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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Paul Nelson Hope

Paul Nelson Hope

Dec 18, 2017

Paul Nelson Hope, 51, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center.

He was born, June 8, 1966, a native of Gaston County, son of James Nelson Hope and Selma Seay Hope.

He was a former member of Ranlo Church of God.  Paul was the owner and operator of Carolina Burglar...

Sybil Spencer Smith

Sybil Spencer Smith

Dec 18, 2017

Sybil Spencer Smith, 82, of Gastonia, passed away December 18, 2017 at Peak Resources.

She was born December 22, 1934 in Gaffney, SC, the daughter of the late Clyde Spencer and Flossie Spencer.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 68 years, William O. Smith Jr.; daughter, Sybil Ann Burchfield and husband Dock;...

Ronnie Griffie

Ronnie Griffie

Dec 17, 2017

Ronnie Griffie, 73, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 16, 1944, in Newport News, VA, the son of the late Ted Griffie and Jessie Ernest Stillwell.

Ronnie was a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia where he...

Mark Henry Worthy

Mark Henry Worthy

Dec 16, 2017

Mark Henry Worthy, 55, of Mt. Holly, passed away December 16, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 25, 1962, a native of Gaston County, the son of Ruby Hollifield Norris and the late Ralph Henry Worthy.

Mark was a loving father, brother and son and will be deeply missed.

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Alice Moss

Alice Moss

Dec 15, 2017

Alice Faye Wells Moss, 91, of Gastonia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior December 15, 2017.

She was born December 3, 1926 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Deuard and Bessie Wells.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Woodrow Moss; sister, Vangie Altizer;...

Shirley Green Dover

Shirley Green Dover

Dec 13, 2017

Shirley Green Dover, 77, of Gastonia, passed away December 13, 2017 at her home. She was born August 21, 1940 in Shelby, daughter to the late Willie Lee Green and Etta Church Green. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Larry D. Greene and wife, Donna of Gastonia; daughter, Kimberly Robles and husband Andy of Charlotte; grandchildren, Josh Greene...

Linda Mosteller Wallace

Linda Mosteller Wallace

Dec 10, 2017

Linda Mosteller Wallace, 74, of Dallas, passed away December 10, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. She was born September 10, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Sylvester Lonzo Mosteller and Gladys Morgan Mosteller. Left to cherish her memories are her sons Gary and Scott Wallace, Cindy Melton; 2 brothers; 5 sisters and 3 grandchildren. In...

Destani May

Destani May

Dec 10, 2017

Destani Breanna May, 18, of Cramerton, passed away December 10, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center. She was born February 10, 1999, in Gaston County, daughter of Avery Clinton May, and Rhonda Gibson May. She is now experiencing "the gain of death" (Philippians 1:21) and left the land of the dying for the land of the living. She will be missed...

Matthew Ross Foster

Matthew Ross Foster

Dec 8, 2017

Matthew Ross Foster, age 39, a life-long area resident, avid sportsman, beloved son, brother and friend passed away at his home on Friday, December 8, 2017. Services will be private.

Murley Stuart Reynolds

Murley Stuart Reynolds

Dec 8, 2017

Marley Stuart Reynolds, 59, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017, at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain. She was born January 3, 1958, in Summitt County, Ohio, daughter of the late Malcolm Donald Paul and Joan Helen Gramley Paul. A memorial service will be held 6:00 pm on Sunday, at Crowders Mountain Baptist Church, 125 Mayberry Ln. Kings...

Kristina Phillips

Kristina Phillips

Dec 6, 2017

Kristina Phillips, 35, Went to be with the Lord on Dec.6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her parents James and Terri Phillips and sister Amanda Phillips. Kristina was a precious jewel to all that knew her. A blessing from God to every life she touched. She will be truly missed by her wonderful grandparents, aunts,...

Steven Franklin Glenn

Steven Franklin Glenn

Dec 5, 2017

Steven Franklin Glenn, 66, of Gastonia passed away December 5, 2017 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born November 29, 1951, a native of Gaston County, the son of Robert Franklin Glenn and Bobbie Whitman Glenn. A small private memorial was held at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel in Gastonia.

Shelley Cole Bumgardner

Shelley Cole Bumgardner

Dec 4, 2017

Shelley Cole Bumgardner, 34, of Gastonia, passed away December 4, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1983. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Bertha Ellis

Bertha Ellis

Dec 3, 2017

Gastonia, NC- Miss Bertha Ellis went to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 3, 2017.  Bertha was a strong Christian and a life-time member of Beech Avenue Baptist Church.  She was retired from Firestone Textiles after 39 years.  Bertha would have turned 91 on December 15th. Not having children of her own, she loved and cared for all of her...

Esther Ruth Sosebee

Esther Ruth Sosebee

Dec 3, 2017

Esther Ruth Sosebee 1930-2017 Gastonia - Esther Ruth Barber Sosebee, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Alexandria Place in the presence of her entire family, except for her sister who was sick. She was a native of Clover, SC, born January 12, 1930 to the late Jacob Earl and Lula Cordellia Barber....

Mary Elizabeth Conner Owensby

Mary Elizabeth Conner Owensby

Dec 2, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Conner Owensby, 82, of Gastonia, passed away December 2, 2017 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. A native of Gaston County, she was born October 12, 1935, daughter of the late Lonnie and Vergie Conner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Lewis Owensby, and her brothers, Claude Conner and...

Phyllis Walker

Phyllis Walker

Dec 1, 2017

Phyllis Walker, 69, of Iron Station, passed away on December 1, 2017, at her home. She was born June 7, 1948, in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Bennie Lewis Hepler and Delthea Arlene True. A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia. The family will...

Takako Lail

Takako Lail

Dec 1, 2017

Takako Lail, 83, of Gastonia, passed away December 1, 2017 at Belaire Health Care Center. She was born August 1, 1934 in Tokyo, Japan. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Sunday, December 10, 2017 at SGI-USA Buddhist Center, 1500 D. West Morehead Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28208.

Janette Gantt Lail

Janette Gantt Lail

Nov 30, 2017

Janette Gantt Lail, 81, of Kings Mountain, passed away on November 30, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born January 7, 1936, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Thomas Houston Gantt and Ruby Mauney Gantt. Mrs. Lail was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She loved her family deeply and was devoted to all of...

Teresa Scruggs Worley

Teresa Scruggs Worley

Nov 30, 2017

Teresa Scruggs Worley, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away on November 30, 2017, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born August 18, 1961, in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Gene Scruggs and Carolyn Doby Scruggs. A funeral service will be held 1:00pm Monday, December 4, 2017, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie...

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