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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Arthur Ray "Art" Warren Jr.

Arthur Ray "Art" Warren Jr.

Apr 5, 2018

Arthur Ray "Art" Warren, Jr., 92, of Gastonia, passed away April 5, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born May 7, 1925, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Lula and Arthur R. Warren, Sr.

Art was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and served during...

Terry Lee Ammons

Terry Lee Ammons

Mar 30, 2018

Terry Lee "Jughead" Ammons, 72, of Lowell, passed away, Friday, March 30, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

Jughead was born June 2, 1945, in Gaston County, son of the late Algie Ammons and Pauline Holland Ammons.

He retired after 30 years with JP Stevens, Boger City.

Left to cherish his memories...

James Champion

James Champion

Mar 30, 2018

James Clee Champion, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 at his residence.

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Wilson Mauney "Soap" Bolick

Wilson Mauney "Soap" Bolick

Mar 27, 2018

Wilson Mauney "Soap" Bolick, 85, of Gastonia, passed away March 27, 2018 at his residence.

He was born May 17, 1932, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Elmore and Nettie Bolick.  He retired from Wix Corporation after 40 years of service.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Thursday at...

Brenda Hyatt Snead

Brenda Hyatt Snead

Mar 27, 2018

Brenda Hyatt Snead of Gastonia passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the age of 73.

She was born January 8, 1945 to the late John Hyatt and Annie Mae Horne.

Brenda and her husband "CW" raised three sons in a home filled with music and fun.  Her home was always filled with kids...

Dinah Teague Flynn

Dinah Teague Flynn

Mar 26, 2018

Dinah Teague Flynn, 63, of Gastonia, passed away March 26, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 21, 1955 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Janice Rodriguez.

A gathering of friends and family will be held 6 – 7 pm Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Greene Funeral Service...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Gunter Hunnicutt

Jacqueline "Jackie" Gunter Hunnicutt

Mar 26, 2018

Gastonia, NC -

Jacqueline "Jackie" Gunter Hunnicutt, 86, was called home to the Lord March 26, 2018 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain.

She was born, December 5, 1931, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late Connie Lee and Jennie Bell Gunter.

Jackie retired from Ti-Caro after 34 years of service. ...

Teresa Anthony Hunsucker

Teresa Anthony Hunsucker

Mar 26, 2018

Teresa Anthony Hunsucker, 49, of Maiden, passed away March 26, 2018 at her residence.

She was born October 2, 1968, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late James Earl Anthony and Retha Mavine Harrington Anthony.

A celebration of life service will be held 11 am Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Emanuel Reformed Church, 329...

Elizabeth Belk

Elizabeth Belk

Mar 25, 2018

Elizabeth Belk, 59, of Gastonia, passed away on March 25, 2018, at Heritage Oaks Assisted Living, Gastonia. She was born September 23, 1958, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Emory Belk and Estelle Medlin Belk. A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia. Arrangements are...

Meg Rankin Eagle

Meg Rankin Eagle

Mar 25, 2018

Meg Rankin Eagle, 49, of Dallas, passed away March 25, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born November 22, 1968 in Miami, Florida, daughter of the late Alvin and Laura Rankin.

Meg grew up in Niagara Falls, NY.  She loved animals and was passionate about supporting animal rights issues.  She enjoyed...

Irene Flowers Davis

Irene Flowers Davis

Mar 25, 2018

Irene Flowers Davis, 98, native of Bessemer City, went home to be with her Lord on March 25, 2018, at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia. She was born July 6, 1919, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Walter G. Flowers and Ola Pennington Flowers. Mrs. Davis was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Bessemer City. Her love of...

Henry Allan Mcginnis

Henry Allan Mcginnis

Mar 23, 2018

Henry Allan McGinnis, 56, of Gastonia, passed away March 23, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 23, 1962, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Roy Everette McGinnis Sr. and Shirley Ann Allen McGinnis.

A memorial...

Gilda Beam

Gilda Beam

Mar 22, 2018

Gilda Rector Beam, 87, of Gastonia, passed away March 22, 2018 at Stanley Total Living, Gastonia.

She was born September 16, 1930 in Burke County, NC, the daughter of the late George Rector and Mattie Stillwell Rector.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 at First Baptist Church...

Calvin Rodden

Calvin Rodden

Mar 21, 2018

Calvin "Hoover" Rodden, 89, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at his residence.

Calvin was born September 9, 1928, in Gaston County, son of the late Carroll Rodden and Burnice Holt Rodden.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 63 years, Nancy Bursha Rodden; sons, Perry Rodden and wife, Nettie, Marty...

Mary Haynes

Mary Haynes

Mar 21, 2018

Mary Charles Boyd Haynes, 94, of Gastonia, NC went home to be with the Lord this Wednesday, March 21st, 2018. Mary was born in Gastonia November 16, 1923, the only child of Charles Glenn Boyd and Pearl Bumgardner Boyd. Mary graduated from Gastonia High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Vernon O. Haynes. They were a...

David Costner

David Costner

Mar 21, 2018

David Elijah Costner, 77, of Gastonia, passed away March 21, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born May 5, 1940, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Jacob E. Costner and Evelyn Elmore Kirksey.

David is survived by his daughters Guinn Haskins, Cindy Head and Husband Alan; son-in-law...

Joann Carpenter

Joann Carpenter

Mar 20, 2018

JoAnn Carpenter, 83, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 20, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 14, 1934 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Denver "Curly" Reynolds and Grace Reynolds.

JoAnn was a member of Union Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sons Michael...

Virginia Bell Lossiah

Virginia Bell Lossiah

Mar 20, 2018

Virginia Bell Lossiah, 86, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 20, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born March 13, 1932 in Swain County, the daughter of the late Hobart Watkins and Bonnie Lee Nichols Watkins.

Virginia was a member of Crowder's Mountain Baptist Church.

She is survived by...

Harold Picklesimer

Harold Picklesimer

Mar 20, 2018

Harold "Spud" Picklesimer, 71, of Lincolnton, GA, passed away March 20, 2018 at his residence.

He was born November 23, 1946, in Cherokee, NC, son of the late Joseph Claude Picklesimer and Martha Helen Picklesimer.

Family will receive friends 7-9pm Friday, March 23, 2018 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd.,...

Charles "Benny" Bennett Mcbrayer

Charles "Benny" Bennett Mcbrayer

Mar 19, 2018

Charles "Benny" Bennett McBrayer, 67, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 19, 2018 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He was born May 25, 1950 in Newport News, Virginia.

Benny was a member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Rita Hubbard McBrayer;...

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