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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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. Â He was an industrial painter by trade. He served a limited time in the United States Air Force. He...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
Faye Walker Lyda
Jun 27, 2017
Faye Walker Lyda, 82, of Dallas, passed away June 27, 2017 at Peak Resources in Cherryville.
She was born, a native of Gaston County on April 1, 1935, the daughter of Woodrow Walker and Grace Taylor Melton.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Karen Van Pelt; daughter-in-law, Belinda Martin; grandchildren, Susan Teague, Natasha...
Ronald Spencer Sr.
Jun 25, 2017
Ronald Spencer Sr., 73, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, surrounded by loved ones at his daughter's home.
Mr. Spencer was a US Marine who served two tours during the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by parents, Elisha and...
Roy Eugene Hullett
Jun 22, 2017
Gastonia, NC –
Roy Eugene Hullett, 86, passed away June 22, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 16, 1931 in Clover, SC, the son of the late Phillip Leroy Hullett and Mildred Elizabeth Cloninger Hullett.
Roy was a member of Olney Presbyterian Church. He worked on South Street for...
Christine Sue Peteir Watts
Jun 22, 2017
Christine Sue Petrie Watts, 54, of Mt. Holly, passed away June 22, 2017 at Carolina's Healthcare System - Kings Mountain. Â She was born June 7, 1963 in Cleveland County, the daughter of the late, Martin William Petrie and Karen Baldwin Petrie.
Arrangements are incomplete with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.Lewis Vernon Cantrell
Jun 22, 2017
Lewis Vernon Cantrell, 90, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Meadowwood Nursing Center in Gastonia.
He was born June 28, 1926, in Transylvania County, NC, son of the late Elijah Cantrell and Dora Cantrell.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Martha Johnson Cantrell; son, Gregory Cantrell and wife, Debbie; and...
Ernest "Joe" Brafford
Jun 20, 2017
Ernest "Joe" Brafford, 70, of Gastonia, passed away June 20, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 28, 1946, in Gaston County, the son of the late Ernest Ray and Betty Beal Brafford.
Joe was a longtime faithful member of Lowell Church of God and a former member of Linwood Church of...
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