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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Mildred Ann Thomas Ashley

Mildred Ann Thomas Ashley

Oct 6, 2017

Mildred Ann Thomas Ashley, 64, of Clover, passed away October 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 6, 1953, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Ed Thomas and Elizabeth Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ashley; and brother, Michael Thomas. Left to cherish her memories...

Barbara Ann Mcclure

Barbara Ann Mcclure

Oct 6, 2017

Barbara Ann McClure, 63, of Gastonia, passed away October 6, 2017 at her residence.  She was born June 4, 1954 in Green Creek, W.VA., the daughter of the late Otis Peyton Paxton and Thelma Jones Paxton. A gathering of family and friends will be held 7 p.m. on October 18, 2017 at her home. Left to cherish her memories are...

Shirley Susan Green Mcqueen

Shirley Susan Green Mcqueen

Oct 6, 2017

Shirley Susan Green McQueen, age 64, of Boone, NC passed away at 2:30 am on October 6, 2017 after a long illness. The celebration of her life will be held at 6:30 on Wednesday October 11, 2017 at Western Youth Network, 155 Wyn Way, Boone, NC This will be an informal potluck dinner to honor the memory of Shirley. Shirley...

Roberta Lee Farmer

Roberta Lee Farmer

Oct 5, 2017

Roberta Lee Farmer, 64, of Gastonia, passed away October 5, 2017 at Carolina's Medical Center – Mercy in Charlotte. She was born February 2, 1953, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late J.C. Rollins and Emma Lee Spurling Rollins. Left to cherish her memories are her sons J.C. Helms and wife Kelly, Jimmy Helms; daughter Kathy Brown;...

Mary Elizabeth Huggins Thompson

Mary Elizabeth Huggins Thompson

Oct 4, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Huggins Thompson, 66, of Kings Mountain, passed away October 4, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 8, 1951 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Edgar Hoke Huggins and Margarite White Huggins. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Larry Thompson and wife Pamela, and Eric Thompson Sr. and wife Crystal; brothers Max Huggins...

Marie Moose Underwood

Marie Moose Underwood

Oct 3, 2017

Marie Moose Underwood, 87, of Gastonia, N.C. passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born October 16, 1929 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Walter Henry Moose and Hattie Mae Moose. Marie was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Gastonia. She was formerly employed by Threads of Gastonia and her hobbies were raising her...

Samuel Henry Cope

Samuel Henry Cope

Oct 1, 2017

Clover, SC - Samuel Henry Cope, 66, passed away October 1, 2017 at his sister's residence. He was born July 11, 1951 in Gaston County, the son of the late James Herbert Cope and Sarah Head Cope. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Crystal Allen, Angela Cope, Christina Hubbard, Peggy Cope, Sara Cope and Samantha Cope; sisters, Jennette...

Nettie Mae Duncan Briggs

Nettie Mae Duncan Briggs

Oct 1, 2017

Nettie Mae Duncan Briggs, 76, went home to be with the Lord October 1, 2017 at Cleveland Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born January 10, 1941 in Columbus County, NC, the daughter of the late Boyd and Annie Mae Duncan. Nettie was a member of Independent Full Gospel Church of Dallas, she loved going to church...

Barry Dean Russell

Barry Dean Russell

Sep 30, 2017

Barry Dean Russell, 72, passed away September 30, 2017 at Lakeview Care Center in Denver. He was born April 26, 1945 in Cleveland County, the son of the late James Dolan Russell and Pauline Ford Russell. Barry was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie R. Flowe and brother, James D. Russell, Jr. He is survived by son, Michael and...

Jimmy Thomas Broome

Jimmy Thomas Broome

Sep 29, 2017

Jimmy Thomas Broome, 81, of Belmont, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born July 15, 1936, in Anson County, son of the late Homer Broome and Louise Thomas Broome. A funeral service will be held 3pm on Tuesday, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 South York Rd., Gastonia. The...

Paula Marie Robbins

Paula Marie Robbins

Sep 28, 2017

Paula Marie Robbins, 61, of Stanley, passed away September 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1956 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late James Robert Poindexter and Selma Jane Howie Poindexter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Lynn Poindexter. Survivors include:  brother, Johnny Poindexter and wife Jan;...

Ralph Leemar Woody Sr.

Ralph Leemar Woody Sr.

Sep 28, 2017

Ralph Leemar Woody Sr., 81, of Kings Mountain, passed away on September 28, 2017, at his home.

He was born July 4, 1936, in Gastonia, son of the late Millard and Lila Woody.

Mr. Woody was retired from Waste Management after many years of service.

A funeral service will be held  2:00 pm...

Andrew "Drew" Michalak

Andrew "Drew" Michalak

Sep 28, 2017

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Andrew "Drew" Michalak announces his passing on September 28, 2018 at his place of residence in Gastonia, NC. He was born on February 22, 1977 in Inglewood, CA. He was the son of Steven and Fe Michalak and brother to Dorothy Westbrook. He will be fondly remembered by...

Aura Labro- Karagiannopoulos

Aura Labro- Karagiannopoulos

Sep 27, 2017

Aura Labro-Karagiannopoulos, 75, of Lowell, passed away September 27, 2017 at Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte. She was born August 13, 1942 in Managua Nicaragua. She is survived by husband of 40 years, John Karagiannopoulos. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Gregory Keith Davis

Gregory Keith Davis

Sep 27, 2017

Gregory Keith Davis,46, of Cherryville, passed away on September 27, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born December 11, 1970, in Gaston County, son of Sherry and Johnny Revels. A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Roger Overton Jr....

Daniel Gibson

Daniel Gibson

Sep 26, 2017

Gastonia, NC - Daniel Gibson, 78, passed peacefully on September 26, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Gaston County on August 17, 1939 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gibson. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 59 years, Barbara Gibson; son, Talbert Gibson (Trisha); grandchildren, Dana, Amber and Chase; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Daniel,...

James "Ray" Adams

James "Ray" Adams

Sep 23, 2017

James "Ray Adams", 91, of Waynesville, passed away on September 23, 2017, at his home. He was born July 21, 1926, in Bessemer City, NC, son of the late Brown McGee Adams and Ressie Valentine Adams. Mr. Adams was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Waynesville. He was baptized at Bethea United Methodist Church in Bessemer City in 1993...

Sharon Weant

Sharon Weant

Sep 22, 2017

Sharon Ann Weant, age 60, of Gastonia, passed away September 22, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. A Gaston County native, she was born November 24, 1956, daughter of the late Hugh and Lula Weant. Sharon formerly attended Bethany Baptist Church and was a faithful witness to the lost. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Robert...

Tina Biddix Seay

Tina Biddix Seay

Sep 21, 2017

Tina Biddix Seay, 54, of Clover, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Kings Mountain. She was born February 8, 1963 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Lee Biddix and Inez Belk Biddix. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 20 years, Tim Seay; son, Steven Atkins; daughter, Christina Rhom; step-daughter, Jennifer...

Mabel Davis Colvin

Mabel Davis Colvin

Sep 20, 2017

Mabel Davis Colvin, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 20, 2017 at Alexandria Place, Gastonia. She was born April 23, 1932, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Haskel and Orabell Clark Davis. Mrs. Colvin was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Gastonia. A graveside service will be held  11:30 am Saturday, September 23, 2017, at...

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