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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Mary Helen Sisk

Mary Helen Sisk

Dec 27, 2017

Mary "Helen" Sisk, 80, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was born November 30, 1937, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Charlie and Eula Mae Cobb. A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Saturday, January 6, 2018, at New Life Family Worship Center, 428 Oak Grove Rd., Kings Mountain,...

Roy Smith Sr.

Roy Smith Sr.

Dec 27, 2017

On Wednesday, December 27, 2017, Roy Smith Sr. entered the pearly gates of heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born April 17, 1962. He was a native of Gaston County to the late Howard Lee Smith and Barbara McKee Smith. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife and soulmate Eleanor Smith;...

Thomas Bert Payne Sr.

Thomas Bert Payne Sr.

Dec 26, 2017

Thomas Bert Payne, Sr., 70, of Stanley, passed away December 26, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the son of Richard Thomas Payne and Estelle Hensley Payne. Thomas is survived by his sons Richard Payne and wife Shannon and Thomas Payne Jr. and wife Lynn; daughter Karen Parsons...

Leonard George Bourdeau, Jr.

Leonard George Bourdeau, Jr.

Dec 26, 2017

Leonard George Bourdeau, Jr., 54, of Gastonia, passed away December 26, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 8, 1963 in El Paso, TX, the son of the late Leonard Bourdeau Sr., and Sandra Bushaw Bourdeau.

The family received friends at 1 pm on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Ranlo Baptist Church, 1517 Spencer...

Donald Ray Bolin, Sr.

Donald Ray Bolin, Sr.

Dec 25, 2017

Donald Ray Bolin, Sr., 79, of Gastonia, passed away December 25, 2017 at Courtland Terrace.

He was born October 9, 1938 in Danville, VA, the son of the late Robert Bolin and Esther "Lee" Bolin.

A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503...

Norman "Bo" Johnson, Jr.

Norman "Bo" Johnson, Jr.

Dec 25, 2017

Norman "Bo"Johnson Jr., 63, of Gastonia, passed away December 25, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1954, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Norman Asbury Johnson Sr. and Alene Knight Beaty. Survivors include his soul mate, Lisa McDaniel; son, Jason Johnson; grandsons, Jason Michael Johnson, Zain Johnson, Alex Barrales, Coby and...

Margaret Holland Stone

Margaret Holland Stone

Dec 24, 2017

Margaret Holland Stone, 84, of Gastonia, passed away December 24, 2017 at her home.

She was born July 29, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of W. Grady Holland and Bessie Farris Holland.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel –...

Shirley Davis Earle

Shirley Davis Earle

Dec 24, 2017

Shirley Davis Earle, 73, of Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017, at Testa Family Hospice, Kings Mountain. She was born July 30, 1944, in Summerton, SC, daughter of the late Carl Davis and Thelma Omega Huskey Davis. A funeral service will be held 3:00pm on Wednesday, at the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....

Eddie Dean Falls

Eddie Dean Falls

Dec 24, 2017

Eddie Dean Falls, 61, of Bessemer City, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born March 12, 1956, to the late Calvin David and Lillie Mae Langford Falls. Mr. Falls is survived by his wife, Catherine Medlin Falls; brother, Billy Ray Falls (Terri); nieces, Amanda Falls (Jeff), and LeRae Falls; great-niece, Katelin...

Trina Meeks Garrett

Trina Meeks Garrett

Dec 23, 2017

Trina Meeks Garrett, 61, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the Brian Center, Gastonia. She was born June 26, 1956, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clayton Meeks and Betty Ray Phillips Meeks. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be made online at...

Sophia Grace Robinson

Sophia Grace Robinson

Dec 23, 2017

Sophia Grace Robinson, infant baby of Joshua Neil Robinson and LaPorscha Chantal Baldwin, was born and went to be in the arms of Jesus, Saturday, December 23, 2017, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

All services are private.

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

Aline Shuford

Aline Shuford

Dec 20, 2017

Aline Shuford, 95, of Gastonia, passed away December 20, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born May 24, 1922 in Daytona Beach, Florida, the daughter of the late Bassett Yelvington and Maggie Zell Acree Yelvington.

Aline was a charter member of Covenant Baptist Church and loved to sing in the choir....

Thomas "Wayne" Capps

Thomas "Wayne" Capps

Dec 20, 2017

Thomas "Wayne" Capps, 79, of Belmont, passed away December 20, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House.

He was born February 5, 1938 in Cleveland County, the son of the late Garwood and Lottie Mae Mooney Capps.

Thomas was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force.  He loved NASCAR and was a huge Panther...

Frances Creasy Mcalister

Frances Creasy Mcalister

Dec 19, 2017

Frances Creasy McAlister, 85, of Gastonia, passed away December 19, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born January 29, 1932, in Bedford County, Virginia, daughter of the late Glennie Wilson Creasy. Frances was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 9337. She was an active member of the ladies of the Moose Lodge #1536 and the...

Lenora "Lee" H. Gardner

Lenora "Lee" H. Gardner

Dec 19, 2017

Lenora "Lee" H. Gardner, 82, of Lowell, passed away December 19, 2017 at Stanley Total Living Center.

She was born May 5, 1935 in Shelby, NC, the daughter of the late Frank J. Hutchins and Lossie Barnes Hutchins.

She is survived by her sons, Larry Dean Gardner, Frank Jefferson Gardner, Johnny Wayne Gardner; daughters, Mary...

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;...

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