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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Joyce Ellen Huffstetler Cable

Joyce Ellen Huffstetler Cable

Mar 22, 2017

Joyce Ellen Huffstetler Cable, 83, of Gastonia, passed away March 22, 2017 at Sherrill's Ford Hospice House with her loving daughter Mary Annette by her side.

She was born December 22, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Joseph Reece Huffstetler and Cora Caroline Baker Huffstetler.

Joyce was a proud Cherokee...

Judith Hamilton Martin

Judith Hamilton Martin

Mar 21, 2017

Judith Hamilton Martin, 76, of Dallas passed away March 21, 2017 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville.

She was born May 12, 1940 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Ralph Hamilton and Irene Carswell Oates.

Judith retired as a machine operator for AB Carter.

Left to cherish her memories...

Bruce Lee Nelson

Bruce Lee Nelson

Mar 21, 2017

Bruce Lee Nelson, 71, of Gastonia, passed away March 21, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born December 24, 1945 in Caldwell County, the son of the late Wayne Nelson and Lula Virginia Hall Nelson.

A celebration of life service will be held 11 am Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Crowder's...

Jackie Dean Sneed, Jr.

Jackie Dean Sneed, Jr.

Mar 20, 2017

Jackie Dean Sneed, Jr., 27, of Dallas, passed away March 20, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 9, 1990, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Jackie Dean Sneed Sr. and Lisa Ann Fincher Sneed.

Left to cherish his memories are his son Cayden Dean Sneed; grandmother Annette...

Kathleen "Kat" Cloninger Williamson

Kathleen "Kat" Cloninger Williamson

Mar 20, 2017

Kathleen "Kat" Cloninger Williamson, 89, of Gastonia, passed away March 20, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 13, 1928, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late George Washington Cloninger and Janie Hamrick Cloninger.

Kat was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia.  She was a member of...

Winnie Viola Summey

Winnie Viola Summey

Mar 19, 2017

Winnie Viola Hamrick Summey, 75, of Dallas passed away March 19, 2017 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.

She was born March 7, 1942 in Chester County, SC, the daughter of the late James Hamrick and Florence Ramey Hamrick.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons Landon "Doug" Summey and wife Julie of Dallas and Leonard...

Marilyn "Louise" Bryson

Marilyn "Louise" Bryson

Mar 16, 2017

Marilyn "Louise" Bryson, 67, of Shelby, passed away March 16, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System – Cleveland.

She was born November 25, 1949 in Spartanburg County, SC, the daughter of the late Talmadge Coolidge Watts and Violet Eloise Blackwood Watts.

Louise was a lifelong member of Upper Room Tabernacle in Gastonia.  She was a loving...

Jay Will Greene

Jay Will Greene

Mar 15, 2017

Jay Will Greene, 73, of Dallas, passed away March 15, 2017 at his residence.

He was born September 11, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Joseph Clyde Greene and May Love Smith Greene.

Jay was a retired Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army.

Left to cherish...

Johnny Calvin Guiton

Johnny Calvin Guiton

Mar 15, 2017

J ohnny Calvin Guiton, 71, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 15, 2017 at his home.

He was born April 12, 1945, in Gaston County, son of the late John C. Guiton and Ethel Bell Guiton.

All services will be privately held...

Timothy R. Gause

Timothy R. Gause

Mar 13, 2017

Timothy R. Gause, 52, of Gastonia, passed away March 13, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born March 2, 1965, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Robert Audie Gause and Linda McDaniels.

He is survived by his uncle Jim Gause; cousins Jamie Gause, Robin Garmon, Kim Alexander,...

Georgina Anderson Jones

Georgina Anderson Jones

Mar 13, 2017

Georgina Anderson Jones, 87, of Gastonia, formerly of Lincolnton, passed away on March 13, 2017, at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia.

She was born December 21, 1929, in Minnesota.

Mrs. Jones enjoyed traveling and had a love for animals, especially cats.

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Ray Ronald Jackson

Ray Ronald Jackson

Mar 13, 2017

Ray Ronald Jackson, 90, of Dallas, passed away March 13, 2017.

He was born September 28, 1926, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Max Hunter Jackson and Mazie Sisk Jackson.

Ray was a member of the First Wesleyan Church in Gastonia. He was also a veteran of the United States Army...

Linda Lou Mceachern

Linda Lou Mceachern

Mar 13, 2017

Linda Lou McEachern, 69, of Belmont, passed away March 13, 2017 at Carolina's Medical Center – Main.

She was born September 27, 1947 the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel Chamberlynne.

All services are private.

Ernel Shelton

Ernel Shelton

Mar 12, 2017

Ernel Shelton, 75, of Grover, passed away March 12, 2017 at his home and is now in the honored presence of his Lord.

He was born in Marshall, NC on July 23, 1941, son of the late Earl and Geneva Shelton.

Mr. Shelton...

Donnie Maier Stowe

Donnie Maier Stowe

Mar 11, 2017

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Donnie Maier Stowe, 61, died peaceably March 11, 2017. Born August 3, 1955, he was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Maier Stowe and Gladys Tucker Hardman. Mr. Stowe was a lifelong resident of Mt. Holly, NC. An avid golfer, he played throughout his life, and also enjoyed cheering NASCAR races and...

Brenda Brown

Brenda Brown

Mar 11, 2017

Brenda Brown, 71, of Gastonia, passed away March 11, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born August 20, 1945, a native of Gaston County the daughter of the late "W.A."William Alfred Williams and Mae Long Williams.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband Lewis Brown; grandchildren Tiffany Beaty, Kimberly...

Bertha "Faye" Bradley

Bertha "Faye" Bradley

Mar 11, 2017

Bertha "Faye" Bradley, 74, of Dallas, passed away March 11, 2017 at the Brian Center in Gastonia.

She was born September 30, 1942, in Anderson, SC, the daughter of the late George Walter Thompson and Sybil Irene Tippins Thompson.

Faye was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  She was a wonderful wife, loved...

Nila Koen Marshall

Nila Koen Marshall

Mar 11, 2017

Nila Koen Marshall, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Carbondale Colorado.  She was at the home she shared with her loving husband Terry Marshall.

Nila was always full of life and loved unconditionally.  The happiest time of her life was when she met and married Terry.  The years she had as his...

Zennie Carolyn Johnson

Zennie Carolyn Johnson

Mar 11, 2017

Zennie Carolyn Johnson, 81, of Gastonia, passed away March 11, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 28, 1935, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Edgar Carswell and Annie Bell Dye Carswell.

Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband Ramon Johnson Jr.; son Herman Johnson and...

Jimmy "Ray" Black

Jimmy "Ray" Black

Mar 9, 2017

Jimmy "Ray" Black, 72, of Gastonia, passed away March 9, 2017 at his residence.

He was born May 8, 1944, a native of Gaston County, son of the late Arie M. Black and Ezalee Reagan Black.  Survived by his wife, Janice Short Black, their children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brother, sister,...

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