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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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;...

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...

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