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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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...

Samuel Albert Tull, Jr.

Samuel Albert Tull, Jr.

Mar 26, 2017

Samuel Albert Tull, Jr. of Gastonia died after a lengthy illness on March 26, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House.

He was born November 12, 1954, the son of the late Samuel Albert and Jane Davis Tull.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Eugenia Tull Sabatini.

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Frances Marie (Houser) Ledford

Frances Marie (Houser) Ledford

Mar 26, 2017

Dallas, NC -

Frances Marie (Houser) Ledford, 80, met her Lord and Savior March 26, 2017 after battling a lengthy illness at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

Mom is a native of Spindale, NC born to parents Fred and Lucy Jane Houser.  Upon graduation from high school, she entered nursing training at the Rutherfordton...

Campbell Jerome Mcswain

Campbell Jerome Mcswain

Mar 25, 2017

LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Campbell Jerome McSwain, 53, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born April 11, 1963, in Lincoln, Nebraska, son of the late Campbell Sylvester McSwain and Patty Michaels Miller. He is survived by his siblings, Elaine Thomas...

Randall Hensley

Randall Hensley

Mar 25, 2017

Randall Hensley, 62, of Gastonia, passed away March 25, 2017 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.

He was born September 18, 1954 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Ben Hensley and Edith Jenkins Hensley.

All services are private.

Aileen Carr

Aileen Carr

Mar 24, 2017

Aileen Huffstetler Carr, 80, of Charlotte, passed away March 24, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, Mrs. Carr was born on April 22, 1936, daughter of the late Woodrow and Pearl Huffstetler.

Aileen was a member of First Baptist Church of Lowell and was employed as a Unit Secretary with CMC...

Earl Thomas Landers

Earl Thomas Landers

Mar 22, 2017

Earl Thomas Landers, 73, of Raleigh, formerly of Dallas, passed away on, March 22, 2017.

He was born September 21, 1943, in Transylvania County, son of the late Thomas L. Landers and Della Pressley Landers.

All services will be private.

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