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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Leland Dewey "L.D." Bolynn

Leland Dewey "L.D." Bolynn

Mar 19, 2018

Leland Dewey "L.D." Bolynn, 80, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 19, 2018, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born September 3, 1937, in Georgetown County, SC, son of the late Herman David Bolynn and Rosa Roe Bolynn. Mr. Bolynn was a deacon in the Pentecostal Church for 50 years, and he served as a Sunday...

Raymond Floyd Bumgardner, Jr.

Raymond Floyd Bumgardner, Jr.

Mar 18, 2018

Raymond Floyd Bumgardner, Jr., 85, of Gastonia, passed away March 18, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 25, 1932, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Raymond Floyd Bumgardner Sr. and Lillian Mae Caldwell Bumgardner.

A graveside service will be held 11 am Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at...

Hugh Bickett Craft, Sr.

Hugh Bickett Craft, Sr.

Mar 17, 2018

Hugh Bickett Craft, Sr., 100, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his residence.

Hugh was born October 1, 1917, in Lincoln County, son of the late Dorus Puckett Craft and Sarah Mae Queen.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Gastonia.  Hugh served in the US Army in Europe during World...

James Ernest Bullington

James Ernest Bullington

Mar 15, 2018

God showed his great love for the world by sending Jesus his Son.

On Thursday, March 15, 2018, James Ernest Bullington, 91, of Gastonia, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ departed his earthly home and began his eternal life in heaven. He was met there by his son, Eddie, his parents Temmer and Robert Bullington and many...

Andy Tran

Andy Tran

Mar 14, 2018

Andy Tran, 50, of Bessemer City, passed away March 14, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born September 8, 1967 in Vietnam, son of Tammy Tran and the late Hoa Au.

All services are private.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

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Richard "Ricky" Vickers

Richard "Ricky" Vickers

Mar 13, 2018

Richard "Ricky" Vickers, 37, of Clover, passed away March 13, 2018.

He was born January 13, 1981 in Gaston County, son of Barbara Morrow and the late Johnny Lee Vickers Jr.

Ricky greatly loved his family and was a giving soul who was devoted to them.  He had a powerful love for the Lord.

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Mermon Joseph Lewis

Mermon Joseph Lewis

Mar 12, 2018

Mermon Joseph Lewis, 77, of Denver, passed away March 12, 2018 at his residence.

He was born September 6, 1940 in Gaston County, the son of the late Doc Lewis and Maybell Moore Lewis.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Patsy Ghorley Lewis; sons Michael Lewis and wife Pat, Troy Lewis...

Sylvia "Grace" Walls

Sylvia "Grace" Walls

Mar 11, 2018

Sylvia "Grace" Walls, 87, of Gastonia, passed away March 11, 2018 at Courtland Terrace.

She was born January 25, 1931, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Ernest Reece Goble and Viola Jane Chronister Goble.

Grace was a wonderful mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed traveling, fishing and cooking.  She never met a...

Eugene M. "Mike" Edwards

Eugene M. "Mike" Edwards

Mar 10, 2018

Eugene M. "Mike" Edwards, 76, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Knoxville, TN., and an avid Tennessee Vols fan. He dearly loved the Smoky Mountains and considered them his home. Mike was involved in Civil War re-enacting for most of his...

James William Hallbrook

James William Hallbrook

Mar 10, 2018

James William Hallbrook, 72, of Clover, SC, passed away, Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill SC.

James was born July 9, 1945 in Gaston County, son of the late William Hallbrook and Violet Hallbrook.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memories are his...

Lisa Judge

Lisa Judge

Mar 9, 2018

Lisa Renee Poteat Lineberger Judge, 52, of Gastonia, passed away March 9, 2018 at Robin Johnson House.

She was born July 1, 1965 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harry Eroy Poteat and Jean Grayson Poteat.

She grew up in West Franklin Baptist Church, Gastonia and had worked in retail for several years.

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Pastor John Busler

Pastor John Busler

Mar 9, 2018

Pastor John Busler, Sr., 69, of Belmont, passed away March 9, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 10, 1948 in Gaston County, son of the late Earl Busler and Anna Laura Truett Busler.

He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Belmont....

Thelma Rae Colwell Bush

Thelma Rae Colwell Bush

Mar 8, 2018

Thelma Rae Colwell Bush joined her husband, John Galen Bush, in heaven on Thursday, March 8, 2018.  She was born February 15, 1928, in Krypton, KY, to Rev. Estes and Myrtle Colwell. She was the 4th of their 13 children.  In addition to her husband and parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her:  son, Derrick Huff of Clearwater,...

James "Jamie" Howard Greene

James "Jamie" Howard Greene

Mar 7, 2018

James "Jamie" Howard Greene, 53, of Gastonia, passed away March 7, 2018.

He was born October 28, 1964 in Cleveland County, son of the late Otis Dean Greene and Claudette Jackson Conner.

James is survived by his son Joshua Greene and wife Natasha; brothers Otis Dean Greene Jr. and girlfriend Geri Allen, J. Scott Greene...

Diane Tryling

Diane Tryling

Mar 5, 2018

Diane Tryling, 66, of Gastonia, passed away March 5, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.  She was born April 19, 1951 in Opa Locka, Florida, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Hardy and Dorthy Ella McIver Hardy.  Diane was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Bessemer City.  She was a CNA with the former Gaston Memorial...

Barry E. Johnson

Barry E. Johnson

Mar 5, 2018

Barry E. Johnson, 68, of Mt. Holly, passed away March 5, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born September 2, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Paul Eugene Johnson and Edith Elizabeth Phillips Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Diane Downing and brother...

George T Pasour Sr.

George T Pasour Sr.

Mar 5, 2018

George T. Pasour, Sr., 90, of Shelby, passed away on March 5, 2018, at White Oak Manor, Shelby. He was born January 30, 1928, in Lincoln County, son of the late Pearl and Harold Stroupe . Mr. Pasour was formerly employed with Parkdale Mills and Burlington Mills in Gastonia. A family gathering will be held 1-3pm Saturday, March 10, 2018,...

Charles Ray Teague

Charles Ray Teague

Mar 4, 2018

Charles Ray Teague, 70, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 4, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born October 7, 1947, in Spartanburg County, SC, son of the late Charlie Rubel Teague and Pauline Dillard Teague. Mr. Teague was a US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Friday, March...

Helen Jean Waters

Helen Jean Waters

Mar 4, 2018

Helen Jean Waters, 76, of Gastonia, passed away on March 4, 2018, at her home.

She was born June 17, 1941, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jake Edward Black and Sadie Bell Black.

Mrs. Waters was a member of the Clover Church of the Nazarene.

She was a beautician for over...

Bert W. Cowart

Bert W. Cowart

Mar 4, 2018

Bert W. Cowart, 57, of Mt. Holly, passed away March 4, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 26, 1961 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Anna Lee Scott Cowart and the late William Robert Cowart.

All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia....

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