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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Shirley Eller Dunlap
Nov 6, 2017
Shirley Eller Dunlap, 81, of Gastonia, passed away November 6, 2017, at Carolinas ContinueCare in Charlotte. She was born May 10, 1936 in Graham County, the daughter of the late Roy Wells Eller and Electa Parker Eller. Shirley was a member of Community Pentecostal Center in Stanley. She is survived by her daughters Tshenena Rae Dunlap, Deanna Dunlap and DaLene...
William "Wayne" Morse
Nov 6, 2017
William "Wayne" Morse, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1953 in Pasadena, Texas. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Debra Ann Self
Nov 4, 2017
Debra Ann Self, 57, of Gastonia, passed away November 4, 2017 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Katherine and Jack Self. Debra is survived by her father, Thomas Rhyne of Dallas; husband, Dwayne Self of Gastonia; son, Jamie Rhyne and girlfriend Michelle of Gastonia; daughter, Melissa Short of Gastonia; and four grandchildren, Tyler,...
James Everett Robinson
Nov 4, 2017
James Everett Robinson, 76, of Gastonia, passed away November 4, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late John and Artie L. Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary. James was a man of God and loved his Lord. He was...
Louise Ann "Lulu" Thomas
Nov 3, 2017
Louise Ann "Lulu" Thomas, 56 of Gastonia, passed away November 3, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. A Gaston County native, she was born November 9, 1960, the daughter of Sally Rhyne of Gastonia and the late Louie Rhyne. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who would help anyone in need. In addition to her father, Ms....
Sandra Kay Jenkins
Nov 2, 2017
Gastonia, NC - Sandra Kay Jenkins, 56, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2017 at Monroe Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 29, 1961, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Robert Donald Jenkins and Carolyn Lee Parker. A memorial service will be held 6:00 pm Monday, November 6, 2017 at North Gaston Church...
Ramon Johnson Jr.
Nov 1, 2017
Gastonia, NC- Ramon Johnson Jr., 83, passed away November 1, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born March 3, 1934 in Cherokee County, the son of the late Ramon Johnson Sr. and Alma Killion Johnson. Ramon is survived by son Herman Johnson and wife Sandy; daughter Wanda Broughton; grandchildren Brian Johnson and Justin Broughton; great-grandson...
Dorothy Mae Collins
Oct 31, 2017
Dorothy Mae Collins, 95, of Gastonia, passed away October 31, 2017 at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Charlotte. She was born November 1, 1921 in Union County, the daughter of the late William Deese and Beulah Burgess Deese. The family will receive friends 1 – 2 pm Friday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia....
Vernon "Elvis" Jennings Jr.
Oct 31, 2017
Mt. Holly, NC – Vernon "Elvis" Jennings, Jr., 85, passed away October 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1932, in Ferndale, Florida, the son of the late Vernon Jennings Sr. and Eula Walker Jennings. Elvis was a member of North Belmont Church of God, where he was on the Pastor's Council and Finance Committee. He was...
Jason Edward Black
Oct 30, 2017
Gastonia, NC – Jason Edward Black, 30, passed away October 30, 2017. He was born September 30, 1987, a native of Gaston County, the son of Rodney Bryant and Lori Tindall. Left to cherish his memories along with his parents, are his brother, Michael Black; sister, Rebecca Kirkland and husband Justin; grandmother, Helen Tindall; niece and nephew, Samuel and Abby...
Zeb Vance Coffey
Oct 30, 2017
Zeb Vance Coffey, 87, of Dallas, passed away October 30, 2017 at Stanley Total Living.
He was born April 3, 1930 in Cherokee County, the son of the late Ham Coffey and Molly Hyatt Coffey.
All services are private.
The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium is serving the family.
Thelma Irene Stiles
Oct 30, 2017
Gastonia, NC – Thelma Irene Stiles, 70, passed away October 30, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born May 11, 1947 in Union County, SC, the daughter of Ocie Wynn and Flossie Waldrop Wynn. Thelma was a member of Holiness Church of God in Gastonia. Left to cherish her memories are her son, James Stiles, Jr. "Eli" and...
Ronald "Demp" Waters
Oct 24, 2017
Lowell, NC – Ronald "Demp" Waters, 65, of Lowell, passed away October 24, 2017 at home. He was born July 23, 1952 in Gaston County, the son of the late Carl and Mildred Waters. Ronald was a member of Ranlo Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Judy Waters; sons Jimmy Hale of Ranlo, Bruce Hale (Christine) of Lowell; daughters...
Vickie Braswell Greene
Oct 23, 2017
Vickie Braswell Greene, 60, of Stanley, passed away October 23, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1957, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late John and Leona Braswell. Vickie was a member of Community Pentecostal Center of Stanley. Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Robert Brian Greene; daughters, Dana Stockton,...
Amy Dawn Conrad
Oct 22, 2017
Amy Dawn Conrad, 46, of Lincolnton, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born May 14, 1971 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Cecil Matthews. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Brittany Leonard and Taylor Conrad; mother and step-dad, Sylvia and David Stroud; sisters, Angelia Matthews and Crystal...
Joe Lee Farris Sr.
Oct 21, 2017
Joe Lee Farris Sr., 83, of Clover, SC, formerly of Bessemer city, passed away on October 21, 2017 at his home. He was born February 27, 1934, in Gaston County, son of the late Josie Floyd Farris and Leona Eskew Farris. Mr. Farris was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle in Dallas. He was a veteran of the US Navy,...
Darrell Wilson Sr.
Oct 20, 2017
Darrell Wilson Sr., 48, of Lowell, passed away October 20, 2017 at his residence. A Gaston County native, he was born May 6, 1969, son of the late Daniel Pinkney Wilson Sr. and Linda Parker Hicks. Darrell attended North Gaston Church of God. He had a strong faith in the Lord. He always had a positive, upbeat outlook on life...
Guy Randall Green
Oct 17, 2017
Guy Randall Green,87, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on October 17, 2017, at Blue Ridge in Brookview Healthcare in Gaffney, SC. He was born May 30, 1930, in Cleveland County, son of the late Oscar Benjamin Green Sr. and Oveder Chapman Randall Green. Mr. Green was a member of Cherokee Street Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, where he served as...
Bob Killian Lloyd
Oct 15, 2017
Bobby Killian Lloyd, 82, of Gastonia, passed away October 15, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born February 13, 1935 in Gaston County, the son of the late Robert Lee Lloyd and Sarah Brewer Lloyd. Bob was a member of Lutheran Chapel Church and the former owner of Carolina Kids Children's Clothing, Gastonia.  He retired from...
Helen Dodgen Padgett
Oct 15, 2017
Helen Dodgen Padgett, 87, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord October 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1930 in Lincoln County, the daughter of the late James Earl Dodgen and Maggie Lilma Ranson Dodgen. Helen was a member of Ridge Baptist Church in Gastonia. She was employed with Wix Corporation for 35 years. Special...
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