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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Gracie Jene Brigman

Gracie Jene Brigman

Nov 18, 2017

Gracie Jene Brigman, 73, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Brian Center. She was born March 26, 1944, in McColl, SC, daughter of the late John and Grace Strickland Brigman. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Tammy Elizabeth Cobb of Cherryville, and Julie Blalock and husband Bobby of Gastonia; grandchildren, Robert Blalock IV, Ryan Blalock,...

Toni Welch Mace

Toni Welch Mace

Nov 17, 2017

Toni Welch Mace, 51, of Gastonia, passed away November 17, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1966, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Larry Carpenter and Shirley Diana Canipe. Toni was a hair stylist and owner/operator of Toni's Hair Barn. Left to cherish her memories are her ex-husband of 24 years,...

Rosa Lee Thomas

Rosa Lee Thomas

Nov 15, 2017

Rosa Lee Thomas, 94, of Kings Mountain, passed away on November 15, 2017, at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville. She was born April 29, 1923, in Blairsville, GA, daughter of the late Essex Young and Maggie Horton Young. A funeral service will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....

Michael Frank Patterson

Michael Frank Patterson

Nov 12, 2017

Michael Frank Patterson, 67, of Gastonia, passed away November 12, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.  He was born February 28, 1950, a native of Gaston County the son of the late James Dillard Patterson and Fannie Marie Clark. Michael attended Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia.  He was employed with Pinpoint Warehouse in Charlotte. Left to cherish his memories...

Glenda Kay Woodward

Glenda Kay Woodward

Nov 12, 2017

Glenda Kay Woodward, 68, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born April 4, 1949, in Clinton, SC, daughter of the late Rudolph Woodward and Mary McPeters Berry. Glenda loved her grandchildren, working with crafts and watching movies.  She loved Chick-Fil-A as well. In addition to her parents, Ms. Woodward was...

Mary Frances "Fran" Fox

Mary Frances "Fran" Fox

Nov 12, 2017

Mary Frances "Fran" Fox, 93, of Gastonia, passed away November 12, 2017.  She went home to be with the Lord on her birthday. She was born, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Walter James Fox and Dary Mauney Fox. Fran was a charter member of Unity Baptist Church.  She taught Sunday School and sang in the...

Quindell Lee Destiny Clevenger

Quindell Lee Destiny Clevenger

Nov 10, 2017

Quindell Lee Destiny Clevenger, 75, of Belmont, passed away November 10, 2017. He was born February 15, 1942 in Newport, Tennessee, the son of the late James Donald Clevenger and Margaret Alene Fine Clevenger. Quindell often spoke of pleasant memories at Cramerton High School where he graduated in 1961.  His main business life was in sales.  He had gained some...

Keith Larson Brown

Keith Larson Brown

Nov 10, 2017

Keith Larson Brown, 64, of Clover, SC, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017, at his home. He was born April 23, 1953, in McCaysville, GA, son of the late James Clayton Brown and Adell Harris Brown. Keith loved his family. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and owner and operator of Keith Brown's Heating and Cooling. In addition to his...

Charles Rickie "Rick" Monk

Charles Rickie "Rick" Monk

Nov 9, 2017

Charles Rickie "Rick" Monk, 73, of Gastonia, passed away November 9, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1944, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Lester Eugene Monk and Virginia Pierce Monk. Rick was a Disabled United States Marines veteran. He loved to cook and was a Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.  He enjoyed playing golf,...

Kay "Loretta" Slaton

Kay "Loretta" Slaton

Nov 7, 2017

Kay "Loretta" Slaton, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at home with family. She was born March 9, 1936, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lawrence Smith and Zoe Gilbert Smith. Loretta retired from Revco and CVS after over 25 years of service.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.  She loved her family, Nascar...

Eliza Magalene Turner

Eliza Magalene Turner

Nov 6, 2017

Eliza Magalene Turner, 76, of Gastonia, passed away November 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1941 in Waynesville, NC, the daughter of Joe Johnson and Nora Hanner Johnson. Left to cherish her memories are her sons Randall Johnson and William D. Baker, Jr. All services will be private. Memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice...

Shirley Eller Dunlap

Shirley Eller Dunlap

Nov 6, 2017

Shirley Eller Dunlap, 81, of Gastonia, passed away November 6, 2017, at Carolinas ContinueCare in Charlotte. She was born May 10, 1936 in Graham County, the daughter of the late Roy Wells Eller and Electa Parker Eller. Shirley was a member of Community Pentecostal Center in Stanley. She is survived by her daughters Tshenena Rae Dunlap, Deanna Dunlap and DaLene...

William "Wayne" Morse

William "Wayne" Morse

Nov 6, 2017

William "Wayne" Morse, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1953 in Pasadena, Texas. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Debra Ann Self

Debra Ann Self

Nov 4, 2017

Debra Ann Self, 57, of Gastonia, passed away November 4, 2017 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Katherine and Jack Self. Debra is survived by her father, Thomas Rhyne of Dallas; husband, Dwayne Self of Gastonia; son, Jamie Rhyne and girlfriend Michelle of Gastonia; daughter, Melissa Short of Gastonia; and four grandchildren, Tyler,...

James Everett Robinson

James Everett Robinson

Nov 4, 2017

James Everett Robinson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away November 4, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late John and Artie L. Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary. James was a man of God and loved his Lord. He was...

Louise Ann "Lulu" Thomas

Louise Ann "Lulu" Thomas

Nov 3, 2017

Louise Ann "Lulu" Thomas, 56 of Gastonia, passed away November 3, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. A Gaston County native, she was born November 9, 1960, the daughter of Sally Rhyne of Gastonia and the late Louie Rhyne. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who would help anyone in need. In addition to her father, Ms....

Sandra Kay Jenkins

Sandra Kay Jenkins

Nov 2, 2017

Gastonia, NC - Sandra Kay Jenkins, 56, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2017 at Monroe Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 29, 1961, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Robert Donald Jenkins and Carolyn Lee Parker. A memorial service will be held 6:00 pm Monday, November 6, 2017 at North Gaston Church...

Ramon Johnson Jr.

Ramon Johnson Jr.

Nov 1, 2017

Gastonia, NC- Ramon Johnson Jr., 83, passed away November 1, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born March 3, 1934 in Cherokee County, the son of the late Ramon Johnson Sr. and Alma Killion Johnson. Ramon is survived by son Herman Johnson and wife Sandy; daughter Wanda Broughton; grandchildren Brian Johnson and Justin Broughton; great-grandson...

Dorothy Mae Collins

Dorothy Mae Collins

Oct 31, 2017

Dorothy Mae Collins, 95, of Gastonia, passed away October 31, 2017 at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Charlotte. She was born November 1, 1921 in Union County, the daughter of the late William Deese and Beulah Burgess Deese. The family will receive friends 1 – 2 pm Friday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia....

Vernon "Elvis" Jennings Jr.

Vernon "Elvis" Jennings Jr.

Oct 31, 2017

Mt. Holly, NC – Vernon "Elvis" Jennings, Jr., 85, passed away October 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1932, in Ferndale, Florida, the son of the late Vernon Jennings Sr.  and Eula Walker Jennings. Elvis was a member of North Belmont Church of God, where he was on the Pastor's Council and Finance Committee.  He was...

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