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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Brenda L. Nichols
Sep 16, 2017
Brenda L. Nichols, 76, of Gastonia passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at her residence. She was born November 14, 1940, in Gaston County, daughter of the late George W. Ledwell and Leona Cooke Ledwell. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Donald Keith Webb, Jr.; daughters, Tamara W. Hopper, Donna Ramsey and Julie Meadows; grandchildren, Michael, Misty, Lacey,...
Patricia Kayler
Sep 15, 2017
Patricia Harrington Kayler, 54, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center, Pineville.
She was born August 3, 1963, in Gaston County, daughter of Mildred Evatt Harrington and the late Clyde Harrington.
In addition to her mother, left to cherish her memories are her husband, Joseph "Joey" Kayler and brothers, Steven...
Harold Scott
Sep 15, 2017
Harold "Duke" Nathan Scott, 65, of Grover, NC, passed away Friday, September 15th, 2017, at Carolina Healthcare System, Shelby. He was born on October 31, 1951, in Union County, son of the late Louis Scott and Ruth Eubanks Scott. A lifelong NASCAR fan and avid gardener, He is survived by his wife of 31 years Margaret Scott, stepdaughter Chrissy...
Clyde Leroy "Trouble-Shooter" Haney
Sep 11, 2017
Clyde Leroy "Trouble-Shooter" Haney, 64, of Gastonia, passed away September 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 7, 1953 in Henderson County, the son of the late Clyde Leroy Haney, Sr. and Thelma Vietch Haney. Left to cherish his memories, are his loving wife of 47 years, Linda Moses Haney; sons, David Lynn Haney and wife, Wanda and...
Wayburn Guffie Gilbert
Sep 10, 2017
Wayburn Guffie Gilbert, 88, of Gastonia, passed away September 10, 2017 at her residence.
She was born May 11, 1929, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Jessie Earl Guffie and Rushie Bell Burchfield Poole.
Left to cherish her memories are her children, Linda Threadgill, Dennis Teague, Charlene Simmonds, Denise Miller, Sandra...
Esther Louise Barnes Carrigan
Sep 8, 2017
Esther Louise Barnes Carrigan, 89, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born April 30, 1928, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles Barnes, Sr. and Ola McMillan Barnes. She is survived by two sons, Darrell Williams and Thomas "Chuck" Williams. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 14, 2017...
William Hill
Sep 8, 2017
William Henry "Butch" Hill, 69, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center from complications during heart surgery.
He was born, March 31, 1948, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, William Henry Hill Sr. and Margaret Cunningham Hill.
Butch was a Sergeant Tech 5 in the US Army.
He was a paratrooper in the...
Cheri Richards Myers
Sep 7, 2017
Cheri Richards Myers, 40, of Lincolnton, passed away September 7, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Lincolnton. She was born December 13, 1976 in Beckley, W.VA., the daughter of Jefferson Allan Richards and Rita Kay Aaron Richards. Cheri was a member of West Franklin Baptist Church. She loved her family and friends and will be greatly missed. Left to cherish her...
Helen Lucille England Oliver
Sep 7, 2017
Helen Lucille England Oliver, 93, of Gastonia, passed away September 7, 2017 at Meadowwood Nursing Center. She was born June 16, 1924, in Clover, SC, the daughter of the late Horace B. England and Lillie Moses England. Helen attended the Salvation Army Church. Left to honor her memories are her sons, Lewis K. Oliver, Jr. "Buck" and wife, Carolyn of...
Otis Crane
Sep 7, 2017
Otis Troy Crane, 74, of Gastonia, passed away September 7, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born, September 2, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, Fletcher Crane and Ila Pennor Crane. He was a member of First Assembly of God. Otis was retired and an active volunteer in his church and community. Left...
James Brannon Valentine Jr.
Sep 4, 2017
James Brannon Valentine Jr., 81, of Gastonia, passed away September 4, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born October 29, 1935, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Brannon Valentine Sr. and Minnie Sue McCullough Valentine. James attended Unity Baptist Church. He was one of the co-founders of Gastonia Bass Masters. He...
William Reginald Britton
Sep 4, 2017
William "Reggie" Reginald Britton, 85, of Gastonia. He passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born July 29, 1932 in Gaston County, son of the late Marshall Ernest Britton and Nancy Alma Mayes Britton.
A member of South Marietta Street Baptist Church for 75 years. He was...
Marian "Susie" Louise Mixson Clements
Sep 3, 2017
Marian Louise "Susie" Mixson Clements, 84, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 due to complications of Alzheimer's. She was born in High Point, NC on January 12, 1933. She was the apple of everyone's eye. She was considered a great beauty, especially to her husband of sixty-five years, Charles Otis Clements who in April of this year preceded...
Harold Anthony Lay
Sep 3, 2017
Harold Anthony Lay, 60, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Alexandria Place.
He was born September 21, 1956 son of the late Woodrow Rankin Lay and Gertrude Caldwell Lay.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia.
Arrangements are with...
Agnes Marie Chipps
Sep 3, 2017
Agnes Marie Chipps,50, of Grover, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby.
She was born October 17, 1966 in Union Town PA, daughter of the late Theodor William Chipps.
Agnes attended Achive Learning Center, and worked at Believe in Abilities.
Left to cherish her memories are her mother, Betty Battencourt...
Martha Alice Hope
Sep 2, 2017
Martha Alice Phillips Hope, 75, of Lincolnton, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.
She was born January 29, 1942, daughter of the late Charlie Richard Phillips and Gertrude McMahan Phillips.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017 at South Chapel at Greene Funeral Service, 1503...
Harley Ray Barrett
Sep 2, 2017
Harley Ray Barrett, 82, of Lowell, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his residence.
He was born April 20, 1935 in Gaston County, son of the late Aubry Barrett and Dolly Belle Johnson.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service,...
Mary Magdalene Briggs
Sep 2, 2017
Mary Magdalene Goodwin Briggs, 97, died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 2, 2017, surrounded by her beloved family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.
She was born on August 2, 1920, in Chatham County (Cape Fear), NC and lived in Gastonia and Cramerton for the last 25 years. She is the daughter of the...
Leslie Jane Melton
Sep 1, 2017
Leslie Jane Melton, 33, of Dallas passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born August 11, 1984 in Gaston County, daughter of Eddie Lee Melton and the late Loretta Sue Pickelsimer.
In addition to her father, left to cherish her memories are her brother, Eddie Lee Melton, Jr;...
Albert George St.Laurent, Sr.
Sep 1, 2017
Albert George St. Laurent, Sr. of Dallas, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas.
He was born January 12, 1941 in New Hampshire, to the late Albert R. St.Laurent and Eva Dearborn Zawatsky.
Albert was a member of Westview Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC.
Left to cherish his memories...
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