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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Paul Heffner, Jr.

Paul Heffner, Jr.

Apr 10, 2017

Paul Heffner, Jr., 72, of Oak Island, NC, passed away April 10, 2017 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.

He was born March 1, 1945 in Gaston County the son of the late Paul Heffner, Sr. and Mary Amy Price.

Paul was a member of Southport Church of God.  He retired from Custom Industries in Belmont...

Richard James Clark Sr.

Richard James Clark Sr.

Apr 10, 2017

Richard James Clark Sr.,58, of Shelby, passed away on April 10, 2017.

He was born February 12, 1959, in Boston, MA, son of the late Russell Everett Clark Jr. and Joanne Coleman Clark.

Richard was a graduate of Braintree High School Class of...

Ernest Albert Bryant

Ernest Albert Bryant

Apr 9, 2017

Ernest Albert Bryant, 67, of Gastonia, passed away April 9, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 22, 1949 in Union County, the son of the late Paul Clifton Bryant and Lois Gertrude Evans Bryant.

Ernest was the owner of the Carolina Pistol Smith Gun Shop.

Along with his parents, his wife,...

David N. Thomasson Jr.

David N. Thomasson Jr.

Apr 9, 2017

David N. Thomasson, Jr., 76, of Clover, SC, passed away April 9, 2017, at his  residence.

He was born June 19, 1940 in Swain County, NC, the son of the late David Newton Thomasson, Sr. and Lorene Moose Thomasson.

David retired from Freightliner in Gastonia.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving...

David Ward

David Ward

Apr 7, 2017

Gastonia, NC -

David Ward, 70, entered the gates of heaven on April 7, 2017 at his residence.

He was born, August 1, 1946, in Gaston County, the son of the late John and Ina Pearl Ward.

David is survived by his daughter, Michelle Thomas and husband, Mark of Wilmington; step-son, Allen Butler...

Jean Hughes Avery

Jean Hughes Avery

Apr 6, 2017

Jean Hughes Avery, 81, of Dallas, passed away on April 6, 2017, at her home.

She was born July 29, 1935, in Laurens County, SC, daughter of the late Henry and Dovie Norwood Hughes.

The family will receive friends 6-8pm Sunday, April 9,...

William "Sean" Hilley

William "Sean" Hilley

Apr 6, 2017

William "Sean" Hilley, 27, of Gastonia, passed away April 6, 2017 at GHA Autism Supports in Albemarle.

He was born January 8, 1990 in Cleveland County, the son of Karen Anderson Hilley and the late Timothy Jack Hilley.

A memorial service will be held 3 pm, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service, South...

Barbara Ann Brown

Barbara Ann Brown

Apr 6, 2017

Barbara Ann Brown, 78, of Gastonia, passed away April 6, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 4, 1939 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Edd Brodus Brown and Lillie Belle Pilkington Brown.

Barbara loved her family and never met a stranger.  She loved to negotiate to get the best...

Lucille Fowler Smith

Lucille Fowler Smith

Apr 6, 2017

Lucille Fowler Smith, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 6, 2017, at Catawba Regional Hospice House, Newton.

She was born April 29, 1934, in Gaston county, daughter of the late Thomas Fowler and Oveda Martin Short.

She was employed with Rauch...

Donald "Donny" Austin Montgomery

Donald "Donny" Austin Montgomery

Apr 5, 2017

Donald "Donny" Austin Montgomery, 70, of Clover, SC, passed away April 5, 2017 at Kings Mountain Hospital.

He was born January 9, 1947 in Liberty, NY, the son of the late Alden Wesley Montgomery and Edna Gertrude Davis Montgomery.

A celebration of life service will be held 2 pm Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Westview...

Frank Ellis Victory

Frank Ellis Victory

Apr 5, 2017

Frank Ellis Victory, 76, of Clover, SC, passed away April 5, 2017 at Piedmont Medical Center.

He was born February 7, 1941 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late James Frank Victory and Lillian Liolla Baker Victory.

All services are private.

Please send flowers to Terry Johnston 6290 Rockledge Place, York, SC 29745.

Buddy Lee Biggerstaff

Buddy Lee Biggerstaff

Apr 5, 2017

Buddy Lee Biggerstaff, 69, of Charlotte, passed away April 5, 2017 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

He was born March 18, 1948 a native of Mecklenburg County, the son of the late John Wesley Biggerstaff and Elsie Allison Biggerstaff.

Buddy was an outstanding father.  He enjoyed playing golf, but his favorite pastime was spending...

Allen Franklin Starrett

Allen Franklin Starrett

Apr 4, 2017

Allen Franklin Starrett, 83, of Lowell, passed away April 4, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 27, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Mack Starrett and Edna Sherer Starrett.

Allen was a member of Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church and a veteran of the United States...

Bobby Eugene Painter

Bobby Eugene Painter

Apr 4, 2017

Bobby Eugene Painter, 69, of Gastonia, passed away April 4, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 23, 1947 in Clover, SC, the son of Hildred Doby Painter and the late James Roscoe Painter.

A celebration of life service will be held 2 pm Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service...

James Lee Wyatt, Jr.

James Lee Wyatt, Jr.

Apr 3, 2017

James Lee Wyatt, Jr., 32, of Gastonia, passed away April 3, 2017 at his residence.

He was born December 7, 1984 in Lincoln County, the son of James Lee Wyatt, Sr. and Loretta Lockridge Wyatt.

James was a very devoted father, son, brother, uncle and friend.

Left to cherish his memories along with...

Mary "Susie" Cunningham

Mary "Susie" Cunningham

Apr 1, 2017

Mary "Susie" Cunningham, 77, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 20, 1940, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Joseph Clyde Greene and Mae Love Smith Greene.

Susie was deeply devoted to her family and very passionate over her grandchildren. Her firm belief...

David Adams

David Adams

Mar 29, 2017

David Adams, 76, of Kings Mountain, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.

He was born December 6, 1940, in Gaston County, to the late Sid and Ruth Mason Adams.

David retired from AMP, Rock Hill,...

Carson (Eddie) Edward Wheeling

Carson (Eddie) Edward Wheeling

Mar 28, 2017

Carson (Eddie)Edward Wheeling,73, of Gastonia, passed away on March 28, 2017, at his home.

He was born September 28, 1943, son of the late Joyce Jackson Wheeling and Helen Pauline Medlin Wheeling.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, April 1,...

Hendrix Joseph Berman

Hendrix Joseph Berman

Mar 28, 2017

Hendrix Joseph Berman, age 2, went home to be with Jesus after an acute illness on March 28, 2017 at his residence.

He was born February 23, 2015 in Iredell County, the son of Stanley Joseph Berman and Summer Destiny Epperson.

A funeral service will be held 3 pm Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Sharon...

Sandra "Sandy" Joyce Goodson Garcia

Sandra "Sandy" Joyce Goodson Garcia

Mar 26, 2017

Sandra "Sandy" Joyce Goodson Garcia, 67, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House, a peaceful and caring home, provided by Gaston Hospice in Dallas, NC.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her throughout her life and ultimately gave her peace.

Sandy was born...

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