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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

James "Mike" Ivey

James "Mike" Ivey

Jan 4, 2018

James Michael "Mike" Ivey, 71, of Gastonia passed peacefully holding his beloved wife's hand, January 4, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1946 in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Howard J. Ivey and Eunice Huffstetler Ivey. Mike was a business man who owned a commercial roofing and siding business, a local convenient store, and multiple...

Ricky Lemmons

Ricky Lemmons

Jan 4, 2018

Ricky Lemmons, 61, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2017, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born April 19, 1956 in Gaston County, NC.

Ricky was a very loving soul and was precious to his family. He was very much loved, and he and his smile will be deeply missed by those...

Robert Lewis

Robert Lewis

Jan 4, 2018

Robert Lewis

1942 – 2018

High Shoals- Robert Daniel Lewis departed this life on Janary 4, 2018 at his residence.

Robert was born April 3, 1942 in Madison County, NC, son of the late James and Berlie Lewis.

Robert was a retired Air Force Sergeant, serving his county for 23 years....

Patricia Ann Keeter

Patricia Ann Keeter

Jan 3, 2018

Patricia Ann Keeter,77, of Hickory, passed away January 3, 2018 at Frye Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 6, 1940.

A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.

The family will receive friends 5 - 7...

Elmarie Russell

Elmarie Russell

Jan 3, 2018

Elmarie "Aunt Cooter" Russell, 70, of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born, October 28, 1947, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Bert Flecther Truesdale and Inez Davis Truesdale. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503...

Edith Berine Waldroup

Edith Berine Waldroup

Jan 1, 2018

Edith Berine Waldroup, 97, of Gastonia, passed away January 1, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 30, 1920 in Swain County, the daughter of the late Abraham "Abe" Phillips and Anabelle "Annie" Carpenter.

Edith loved gardening and reading her bible.

She is survived by Eugene Lee Waldroup, Charles Lewis...

Glenn Mitchell Burgin

Glenn Mitchell Burgin

Jan 1, 2018

Glenn Mitchell Burgin, 93, of Gastonia, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 26, 1924 in McDowell County, the son of the late Alphonso Burgin and Freddie Gillam Burgin.

Glenn was a United States Army Air Corps WWII Veteran.  He was a former member of Yorkwood Church...

Anna Mae Chambers

Anna Mae Chambers

Dec 31, 2017

Anna Mae Chambers, 72, of Lincolnton, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2017 at the Brian Center.

She was born, June 2, 1945 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Strawder Messer and Anna Pearl Martin Messer.

Anna was a member of Highland Drive Freewill Baptist Church in Lincolnton.

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Barbara Breedlove

Barbara Breedlove

Dec 30, 2017

Barbara Breedlove, 75, of Columbia, TN, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2017.  She was born June 30, 1942 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of the late, Allen and Gladys McNair.

Barbara loved the Lord and her family.  She was also a hard worker.

She is survived by her daughters, Becky...

Joyce Ann Dobbins

Joyce Ann Dobbins

Dec 30, 2017

Joyce Ann Dobbins, 71, of Kings Mountain, passed away on December 30, 2017, at her home. She was born July 28, 1946, in Johnson City, Tennessee, daughter of the late Pat Issiac Watson and Mae Belle "Jo" Wright. No services will be held. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Loretta Wears Bragg

Loretta Wears Bragg

Dec 29, 2017

Loretta Wears Bragg, 74, of Gastonia, passed away December 29, 2017 at Courtland Terrace.

She was born August 17, 1943 in Akron, OH, the daughter of the late Ermon Alphonzo Wears and Mary McKeever Leitch.

Loretta loved her family and her dogs, Shogun, Chang and Twister.  She enjoyed reading, traveling and bowling.

In...

Mary Helen Sisk

Mary Helen Sisk

Dec 27, 2017

Mary "Helen" Sisk, 80, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was born November 30, 1937, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Charlie and Eula Mae Cobb. A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Saturday, January 6, 2018, at New Life Family Worship Center, 428 Oak Grove Rd., Kings Mountain,...

Roy Smith Sr.

Roy Smith Sr.

Dec 27, 2017

On Wednesday, December 27, 2017, Roy Smith Sr. entered the pearly gates of heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born April 17, 1962. He was a native of Gaston County to the late Howard Lee Smith and Barbara McKee Smith. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife and soulmate Eleanor Smith;...

Thomas Bert Payne Sr.

Thomas Bert Payne Sr.

Dec 26, 2017

Thomas Bert Payne, Sr., 70, of Stanley, passed away December 26, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the son of Richard Thomas Payne and Estelle Hensley Payne. Thomas is survived by his sons Richard Payne and wife Shannon and Thomas Payne Jr. and wife Lynn; daughter Karen Parsons...

Leonard George Bourdeau, Jr.

Leonard George Bourdeau, Jr.

Dec 26, 2017

Leonard George Bourdeau, Jr., 54, of Gastonia, passed away December 26, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 8, 1963 in El Paso, TX, the son of the late Leonard Bourdeau Sr., and Sandra Bushaw Bourdeau.

The family received friends at 1 pm on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Ranlo Baptist Church, 1517 Spencer...

Donald Ray Bolin, Sr.

Donald Ray Bolin, Sr.

Dec 25, 2017

Donald Ray Bolin, Sr., 79, of Gastonia, passed away December 25, 2017 at Courtland Terrace.

He was born October 9, 1938 in Danville, VA, the son of the late Robert Bolin and Esther "Lee" Bolin.

A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503...

Norman "Bo" Johnson, Jr.

Norman "Bo" Johnson, Jr.

Dec 25, 2017

Norman "Bo"Johnson Jr., 63, of Gastonia, passed away December 25, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1954, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Norman Asbury Johnson Sr. and Alene Knight Beaty. Survivors include his soul mate, Lisa McDaniel; son, Jason Johnson; grandsons, Jason Michael Johnson, Zain Johnson, Alex Barrales, Coby and...

Margaret Holland Stone

Margaret Holland Stone

Dec 24, 2017

Margaret Holland Stone, 84, of Gastonia, passed away December 24, 2017 at her home.

She was born July 29, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of W. Grady Holland and Bessie Farris Holland.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel –...

Shirley Davis Earle

Shirley Davis Earle

Dec 24, 2017

Shirley Davis Earle, 73, of Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017, at Testa Family Hospice, Kings Mountain. She was born July 30, 1944, in Summerton, SC, daughter of the late Carl Davis and Thelma Omega Huskey Davis. A funeral service will be held 3:00pm on Wednesday, at the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....

Eddie Dean Falls

Eddie Dean Falls

Dec 24, 2017

Eddie Dean Falls, 61, of Bessemer City, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born March 12, 1956, to the late Calvin David and Lillie Mae Langford Falls. Mr. Falls is survived by his wife, Catherine Medlin Falls; brother, Billy Ray Falls (Terri); nieces, Amanda Falls (Jeff), and LeRae Falls; great-niece, Katelin...

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