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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Carris Columbus Grigg

Carris Columbus Grigg

Jul 13, 2017

Carris Columbus Grigg, 74, of Grover, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his home.

He was born October 15, 1942, in Lincoln County, son of the late Ambrose Grigg and Ila Ross Grigg.

Carris loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew him....

Sarah Faith Lytton

Sarah Faith Lytton

Jul 13, 2017

Sariah Faith Lytton, infant daughter of Brandon Scott Lytton of Gastonia and Sandy Proctor of Clover, passed away July 13, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her uncle, Neil Pendleton.

Left to cherish her memories, in addition to her parents, are sister, Daisyana Lafye Lytton; grandparents, Kathy Garrett and husband Benny Garrett, Billy and...

Edward Cain Evans

Edward Cain Evans

Jul 13, 2017

Edward Cain Evans, 82, of Dallas, passed away July 13, 2017 at Alexandria Place.

He was born February 12, 1935, in Haywood County, the son of the late Cain and Lennie Evans.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 54 years, Sadie Poarch Evans; daughter, Lesa Johnson; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren....

James Willie Lassiter Jr.

James Willie Lassiter Jr.

Jul 12, 2017

James Willie Lassiter Jr., 80, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 12, 2017, at his home.

He was born March 23, 1937, in Pitt County, NC, son of the late James Willie Lassiter Sr. and Nonia Corneluis Lassiter.

A funeral service will...

Shirley Wylie Case

Shirley Wylie Case

Jul 10, 2017

Shirley Wylie Case, 82, of Lowell, passed away July 10, 2017 at her residence.

She was born September 3, 1934 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late June Monroe Wylie and Viola Davis Wylie.

Shirley retired from Goodwill Industry.  She loved her family and Goodwill family.

Left to cherish her...

Betty Gene Wilson Clontz

Betty Gene Wilson Clontz

Jul 9, 2017

Betty Gene Wilson Clontz, 82, of Gastonia, passed away July 9, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 5, 1935 in Cleveland County, the daughter of the late Ozer Cleaton Wilson and Mary Willie Carr Smart.

Betty was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Gastonia.

Left to cherish her...

Iris Fain Skumanick

Iris Fain Skumanick

Jul 8, 2017

Iris Fain Skumanick, 69, of Gastonia, passed away July 8, 2017 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born June 14, 1948 in Greenville, SC, the daughter of the late William Fain and Maude Iris Manley.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Thursday, July 13, at Greene Funeral Service –...

Stephen "Mark" Robbins

Stephen "Mark" Robbins

Jul 7, 2017

Gastonia- Stephen "Mark" Robbins, 55, entered into his heavenly home on July 7, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on September 25, 1961 in Gaston County to the late Rev. Sam Robbins and Oimelee Scroggs Robbins.  He was an industrial painter by trade. He served a limited time in the United States Air Force. He...

Lewis Ray Brown

Lewis Ray Brown

Jul 7, 2017

Lewis Ray Brown, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born September 15, 1942, in Cherokee County, Tenn., son of the late Clate Brown and Adell Harris Brown.

A funeral service, officiated by Rev. Rick Harris, will be held 2 pm on Wednesday at...

Jerry Kendal Watson

Jerry Kendal Watson

Jul 6, 2017

Jerry Kendal Watson, 63, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the old home place.  He was born August 17, 1953 in Sylva, NC and was the son of the late Lewis Watson and Mary Franklin Watson.

A graveside service will be held 2 pm Saturday at Westview Gardens...

Thomas Jackson Truesdale

Thomas Jackson Truesdale

Jul 5, 2017

Thomas Jackson Truesdale, 73, of Lancaster, S.C. passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Carolina's Healthcare System.

He was born September 6, 1943 in Gaston County, son of the late Fletcher and Inez Truesdale.

Thomas not only loved his children and grandchildren but...

Donald Keith Williams

Donald Keith Williams

Jul 5, 2017

Donald Keith Williams, 60, of Dallas passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 6, 1957 in Gaston County, son of the late Pruitt Williams and Annie Robinson Anderson.

Left to cherish his memories are his...

William David Mcfalls

William David Mcfalls

Jul 5, 2017

William David McFalls, 59, of Kings Mountain, passed away July 5, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center – Main.

He was born June 26, 1958 in Gaston County, the son of the late Lloyd McFalls and Lucy Covington.

A memorial service will be held 1 pm Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Rankin Lake Baptist Church, 2705...

Ila Mae Allen

Ila Mae Allen

Jul 4, 2017

Ila Mae Allen, 84, of Belmont, passed away July 4, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born May 24, 1933, in Wayne County, MI, daughter of the late Paul Fredrick Miller and Verna McComb Miller.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister....

Jim England

Jim England

Jul 4, 2017

Jim England,62, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 16, 1954 in Richmond County, son of the late Eula Mae Bagwell England and survived by wife, Nancy England.

Memorial service will be officiated by Pastor Scott Huffman at 2:30 pm on...

Brenn Maltba

Brenn Maltba

Jul 4, 2017

Brenn Maltba, 28, of Dallas, passed away Tuesday July 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1988 in Gaston County. Son of Bobby Maltba , Gastonia, and Pamela Martin Maltba, Myrtle Beach, S.C..

He attended Lighthouse Full Gospel Church of Mount Holly. He loved fishing, drawing, and riding bikes.

He is preceded...

Gary "Steve" Davenport, Sr.

Gary "Steve" Davenport, Sr.

Jul 3, 2017

Gary "Steve" Davenport, Sr., 74, of Gastonia passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

He was born March 1, 1943 in Gaston County, son of the late James Keefer and Grace Revels Davenport.

Steve was a member of United...

Linda Markey Cole

Linda Markey Cole

Jul 2, 2017

Linda Markey Cole, 64, of Clover, SC passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 23, 1952 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Cynthia Hambrick Matthews.

Linda was the...

Joyce I Morris

Joyce I Morris

Jun 30, 2017

Joyce I. Morris, 67, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at her   r esidence. A Gaston County native, she was born August 10, 1949, daughter of the late Charles Edward Ivie Sr. and Dorothy L. Galloway. Joyce was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Kelly Gilliam and husband, Scott; brother,...

Angela Christine Cobb

Angela Christine Cobb

Jun 27, 2017

Angela Christine Cobb, 51 of Gastonia, got her wings June 27, 2017.  She is survived by her siblings, Michele Raborn, Eric Blair and wife, Amy, Pam Badger, Ursula Jenkins and Martie Badger; step-father, Butch Badger; niece, Heather Stevens Lockhart; nephew, Brayden Blair and many other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Vickie...

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