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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Brandee Michele Payne Kowalczyk

Brandee Michele Payne Kowalczyk

Jan 11, 2018

Brandee Michele Payne Kowalczyk, 29, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 11, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born January 29, 1988, in Cleveland County, daughter of Joseph and Rise` Payne. Brandee was a devoted wife, daughter, and sister. She encouraged and got her brother and sister baptized. She was protective and totally committed to her family....

Jean Crane

Jean Crane

Jan 11, 2018

Jean Crane, 80, of Gastonia, passed away January 11, 2018, at White Oak Manor, Shelby. She was born February 25, 1937, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles B. Gillespie Sr. and Alberta Gillespie. She was a member of Ragan Wesleyan Church, Gastonia, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, member of the choir, and secretary and treasurer...

Richard George

Richard George

Jan 9, 2018

Richard Derrick George, 43, of Gastonia, NC, passed away January 9, 2018.

He was born March 16, 1974, in Gaston County, son of Richard Elvis George and Deborah Denise Hunt.

The family will receive friends at 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2018, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Rd, Gastonia,...

Donnie Ruth Liles Medlin Holland

Donnie Ruth Liles Medlin Holland

Jan 9, 2018

Donnie Ruth Liles Medlin Holland, 89, of Gastonia, passed away January 9, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 28, 1928 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, the daughter of the late Vernon Webb Liles and Minnie Blanche Liles.

Donnie was a member of East Garrison Baptist Church for over 50 years.

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Shane Necessary

Shane Necessary

Jan 8, 2018

Shane Necessary, 20, of Gastonia, passed away January 8, 2018 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC.  He was born September 1, 1997, in Mecklenburg County, NC.  Shane was a native of Mecklenburg County, loved the Patriots Football Team, mountains, beach, Scooby-Doo, and his family and friends.  He is survived by his father and step-mother, John Necessary and Wendy;...

Lashae Lynne Medlin

Lashae Lynne Medlin

Jan 6, 2018

LaShae Lynne Medlin, 38, of Monroe, passed away January 6, 2018 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.  She was born March 11, 1979 in Gaston County, the daughter of Mitchell Harding Medlin and Shela Kay Buckner Medlin.

All services are private.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Clara Darlene Barker

Clara Darlene Barker

Jan 5, 2018

Clover, SC -

Clara Darlene Barker, 78, passed away January 5, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born August 13, 1939 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Lewis Ogle and Lois Mace Ogle.

A memorial service will be held 2 pm Friday, January 12, 2018 at Faith...

Anna Lou Holland

Anna Lou Holland

Jan 5, 2018

Anna Lou Holland, 83, of Bessemer City passed away January 5, 2018 at Brian Center, Gastonia. She was born March 23, 1934 in Wake County, NC, daughter of the late Beeler V. Taylor and Bertha Taylor. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 2:00 pm, at the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 216 Archie Whitesides...

Thomas Louis Allison

Thomas Louis Allison

Jan 5, 2018

Thomas Louis Allison, 76, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born July 13, 1941, in White County, GA, son of the late Mood Benjamin Allison and Lucy Freeman Allison. Thomas attended First Baptist Church of Gastonia. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech in 1964 with a Textile Engineering Degree....

James "Mike" Ivey

James "Mike" Ivey

Jan 4, 2018

James Michael "Mike" Ivey, 71, of Gastonia passed peacefully holding his beloved wife's hand, January 4, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1946 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Howard J. Ivey and Eunice Huffstetler Ivey. Mike was a business man who owned a commercial roofing and siding business, a local convenient store, and multiple...

Ricky Lemmons

Ricky Lemmons

Jan 4, 2018

Ricky Lemmons, 61, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2017, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born April 19, 1956 in Gaston County, NC.

Ricky was a very loving soul and was precious to his family. He was very much loved, and he and his smile will be deeply missed by those...

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

Jan 4, 2018

Robert Lewis

1942 – 2018

High Shoals- Robert Daniel Lewis departed this life on Janary 4, 2018 at his residence.

Robert was born April 3, 1942 in Madison County, NC, son of the late James and Berlie Lewis.

Robert was a retired Air Force Sergeant, serving his county for 23 years....

Patricia Ann Keeter

Patricia Ann Keeter

Jan 3, 2018

Patricia Ann Keeter,77, of Hickory, passed away January 3, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 6, 1940.

A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.

The family will receive friends 5 - 7...

Elmarie Russell

Elmarie Russell

Jan 3, 2018

Elmarie "Aunt Cooter" Russell, 70, of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born, October 28, 1947, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Bert Flecther Truesdale and Inez Davis Truesdale. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503...

Edith Berine Waldroup

Edith Berine Waldroup

Jan 1, 2018

Edith Berine Waldroup, 97, of Gastonia, passed away January 1, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 30, 1920 in Swain County, the daughter of the late Abraham "Abe" Phillips and Anabelle "Annie" Carpenter.

Edith loved gardening and reading her bible.

She is survived by Eugene Lee Waldroup, Charles Lewis...

Glenn Mitchell Burgin

Glenn Mitchell Burgin

Jan 1, 2018

Glenn Mitchell Burgin, 93, of Gastonia, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 26, 1924 in McDowell County, the son of the late Alphonso Burgin and Freddie Gillam Burgin.

Glenn was a United States Army Air Corps WWII Veteran.  He was a former member of Yorkwood Church...

Anna Mae Chambers

Anna Mae Chambers

Dec 31, 2017

Anna Mae Chambers, 72, of Lincolnton, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2017 at the Brian Center.

She was born, June 2, 1945 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Strawder Messer and Anna Pearl Martin Messer.

Anna was a member of Highland Drive Freewill Baptist Church in Lincolnton.

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Barbara Breedlove

Barbara Breedlove

Dec 30, 2017

Barbara Breedlove, 75, of Columbia, TN, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2017.  She was born June 30, 1942 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of the late, Allen and Gladys McNair.

Barbara loved the Lord and her family.  She was also a hard worker.

She is survived by her daughters, Becky...

Joyce Ann Dobbins

Joyce Ann Dobbins

Dec 30, 2017

Joyce Ann Dobbins, 71, of Kings Mountain, passed away on December 30, 2017, at her home. She was born July 28, 1946, in Johnson City, Tennessee, daughter of the late Pat Issiac Watson and Mae Belle "Jo" Wright. No services will be held. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Loretta Wears Bragg

Loretta Wears Bragg

Dec 29, 2017

Loretta Wears Bragg, 74, of Gastonia, passed away December 29, 2017 at Courtland Terrace.

She was born August 17, 1943 in Akron, OH, the daughter of the late Ermon Alphonzo Wears and Mary McKeever Leitch.

Loretta loved her family and her dogs, Shogun, Chang and Twister.  She enjoyed reading, traveling and bowling.

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