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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Shirley Dianne Wigfield Edwards
Jan 21, 2017
Shirley Dianne Wigfield Edwards, 66, of Gastonia, passed away January 21, 2017 at her residence.
She was born May 26, 1950 in Everett, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Reed L. Wigfield and Gladys Morse Wigfield.
A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Clover Wesleyan Church, 102 Parkview...
Beverly Kent Sammarco
Jan 20, 2017
Beverly Kent Sammarco, 92, of Gastonia, passed away January 20, 2017 at Brian Center Health and Retirement Center in Monroe.
She was born May 19, 1924 in Gray, Maine, the daughter of the late Edward Kent and Dorothy Hancock Kent.
Beverly was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Gastonia.
Left to...
Aileen Moore King
Jan 20, 2017
Aileen Moore King, 88, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017, at Wayne T Patrick Hospital in Rock Hill, SC.
She was born August 17, 1928, in Weldon, Ill., daughter of the late Lyle Moore and Blanche Walden Moore.
Aileen was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and of the Lady's...
David Isaac Spurling, Sr.
Jan 19, 2017
David Isaac Spurling, Sr. 60, of Dallas passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home. He was born December 8, 1956 in Gaston County, son of the late Roy and Rebecca Spurling. David was employed with J&L Machine Fabricators for over 10 years. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 40 years...
Donald Gray Murray
Jan 19, 2017
Donald Gray Murray, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 19, 2017, at Alexandria Place, Gastonia.
He was born January 26, 1934 in Rutherford County, son of the late John Adolphus Murray and Mollie Florence Freeman Murray.
He was...
Linda (Lynn) Darlene Welch Wilson
Jan 18, 2017
Linda (Lynn) Darlene Welch Wilson of Denver, N.C. gained her angel wings on January 18, 2017. Lynn lived life to the fullest and loved to travel. She made every holiday come to life as she was the master decorator and made sure every detail was worked for that special day. She enjoyed spending time with...
Rev. James Walter Self
Jan 18, 2017
Rev. James Walter Self, 92, of Gastonia, passed away January 18, 2017 at his residence.
He was born October 7, 1924 in Gaston County the son of the late Lester and Bonnie Self.
James was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an evangelist who was on several radio stations, including WKMT of...
James Henry "Jim" Bolick Jr.
Jan 18, 2017
Gastonia, NC –
James Henry "Jim" Bolick Jr., 71, passed away January 18, 2017 at home.
He was born December 15, 1945 in Morristown, Tennesee, the son of the late James Henry Bolick Sr., and Hazel Drinnon. He retired from the Napa Corporation after 46 years as a Regional Sales Manager.
Jim is...
Nancy Sahms Detter
Jan 17, 2017
Gastonia, NC –
Nancy Sahms Detter, 76, passed away January 17, 2017 at Regency Hospital in Greenville, SC.
She was born April 29, 1940, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Marvin Sahms and Julia Drew Sahms.
Left to cherish her memories are her companion, Wesley Pendleton; children Charles and...
Amber "Russell" Faile
Jan 15, 2017
Amber "Russell" Faile, 67, of Gastonia, passed away January 15, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 3, 1949 in Lancaster, SC, the son of the late Paul Franklin Faile and Lucy Mae Phillips Faile.
Russell was a veteran of the United States Army.   He was an avid Pathers and NASCAR fan. ...
Doris "Sally" Hall
Jan 14, 2017
Doris "Sally" Hall, 93, of Charlotte, passed away January 14, 2017 at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC.
She was born February 1, 1923 in Peoria, Illinois, daughter of the late Robert and Frances Koch Murphy.
She was a wonderful and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she...
Burl Brown Jr.
Jan 14, 2017
Burl Brown Jr., 89, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 14, 2017 at Stanley
Total Living Center.
He was born January 29, 1927 in Cherokee County, NC, son of the late Burl and
Lela Brown.
Hubert Larry Nations
Jan 14, 2017
Hubert Larry Nations, 58, of Gastonia, passed away January 14, 2017 at his residence.
A Gaston County native, he was born November 24, 1958, son of Maxine Nations and the late Hubert T. Nations.
Mr. Nations attended Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia and enjoyed racing.
Left to cherish his memories, in addition to...
Larry Nelson Greene
Jan 13, 2017
Larry Nelson Greene, 73, of Gastonia, passed away January 13, 2017 at Peak resources in Gastonia.
A Gaston County native, he was born September 4, 1943, son of the late Charlie and Doris Greene.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Greene was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Greene; daughter, Wendy Clary; brother, Richard...
Brenda Brooks
Jan 12, 2017
Brenda Brooks,75, of Gastonia, passed away on January 12, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born August 8, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Bartlett Meeks and Mazie McIntrye Meeks.
A funeral service will be held noon Monday,...
Richard Dean Wolfe
Jan 12, 2017
Richard Dean Wolfe, 84, of Gastonia, passed away January 12, 2017 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born December 15, 1932 in East Liverpool, OH, the son of the late Joseph Wolfe and Betty Jane Fryman Wolfe.
Richard was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. ...
James "Jim" Currence
Jan 11, 2017
James "Jim" Currence, 77, of Clover, passed away January 11, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 31, 1939, a native of York County, the son of the late David Berry Currence and Neva Boyd Currence.
James was a member of First United Methodist Church in Clover.
Left to cherish...
Randy Douglas Lazenby
Jan 11, 2017
Randy Douglas Lazenby, 31, of Gastonia, passed away January 11, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 23, 1985, a native of Gaston County, the son of Larry Bryan Lazenby and Patricia Ann Hobbs Lazenby.
Left to cherish his memories along with his parents are his loving wife Tiffany Thomas Lazenby; grandfather...
Jason Samuel Aldridge
Jan 9, 2017
Jason Samuel Aldridge, 44, of Forsyth County, passed away January 9, 2017 at Northside Forsyth Hospital.
He was born August 13, 1972 in Gaston County, the son of Nancy Bradley and the late Jake Aldridge.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel –...
Coleen Elizabeth Sisk
Jan 9, 2017
Coleen Elizabeth Sisk, 47, of Gastonia passed away January 9, 2017 at her residence.
She was born April 14, 1969, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Faye Sigmon Sisk and the late Colen "Jack" Sisk.
All services will be private.
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