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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Haskel Donald Hale

Haskel Donald Hale

Aug 19, 2017

Haskel Donald Hale, 76, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Testa Hospice House, Kings Mountain.  He was born April 4, 1941 in Cleveland County and was the son of the late Rufus Hale and Ruth Thrift Hale.

A graveside service will be held 11 am Monday at Grover City Cemetery with military honors by the Army...

Nancy Rebekak Kiser

Nancy Rebekak Kiser

Aug 19, 2017

Nancy Rebekah Kiser, 77, of Gastonia passed away August 19, 2017 at her home.  She was born January 1, 1940 in Lincolnton, NC, daughter of the late William Paul Kiser and Nancy Rhyne Kiser.

The family will receive friends at Covenant Bible Church in Lincolnton on Thursday, August 24th from 6-7 pm followed immediately by a memorial...

Evelyn Anderson Jenkins

Evelyn Anderson Jenkins

Aug 19, 2017

Evelyn Anderson Jenkins, 84, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born June 18, 1933, in Cherokee County, daughter of the late Edward Anderson and Bonnie Stiles Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jenkins; son, Charles Edwards Jenkins "Eddie"; stepfather,...

Boyd C. Payseur

Boyd C. Payseur

Aug 16, 2017

Boyd C. Payseur Sr., 87, of Bessemer City, passed away August 16, 2017, at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born March 7, 1930, in Lincoln County, son of the late Audie Cornelius Payseur and Katie Axson Payseur.

A funeral service will...

Margaret Elizabeth Crisp

Margaret Elizabeth Crisp

Aug 15, 2017

Margaret L. Crisp, 90, of Stanley, passed away August 15, 2017 at Stanley Total Living Center.

She was born March 17, 1927 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Arthur W. Lutz and Allie Smith Lutz.

Margaret was a member of North Gaston Church of God.

Left to cherish her memories are...

Kimberly Steele

Kimberly Steele

Aug 15, 2017

Kimberly Steele, 50, of Gastonia, passed away August 15, 2017 at her residence.  She was born June 4, 1967, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Phyllis and the late Joe Webb and Ernest and Vergie Steele.

Left to cherish Kimberly's memories along with her mother, Phyllis are her loving husband, Johnny L. Parker II; daughter,...

Jimmie Howard Dyson

Jimmie Howard Dyson

Aug 14, 2017

Jimmie Howard Dyson, 71, of Dallas, passed away August 14, 2017 at Charles George VA Medical Center. He was born January 14, 1946 in Lincoln County, the son of late Howard Dyson and Edith Mostellar Dyson. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Jessica Leigh Jones

Jessica Leigh Jones

Aug 14, 2017

Jessica Leigh Jones, 27, of Gastonia, passed away August 14, 2017.  She was born July 3, 1990, a native of Gastonia, the daughter of Burley Job Jones and Tula Darlene Fortner.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Brently Jones, Burley Jones, Jr., Jacob Jones, Daniel Fortner; daughter, Katie Jones; brothers, Jimbo Fortner and Richard Fortner;...

Diane Spivey

Diane Spivey

Aug 13, 2017

Diane Spivey, 72, of Kings Mountain, passed away on August 13, 2017, at her home.

She was born February 25, 1945, in Alexandria, Louisiana, daughter of the late George Fredrick Landers and Jewell Bullit Landers.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm...

Ralph "Pop" Melton

Ralph "Pop" Melton

Aug 12, 2017

Ralph "Pop" Melton, 77, of Gastonia, passed away August 12, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born May 15, 1940 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Guyton Melton and Katherine Denham Melton.

A memorial service will be held 6 pm Friday, August 18, 2017 at Light of Christ Church,...

Rev. Ben Allen Summitt

Rev. Ben Allen Summitt

Aug 11, 2017

Rev. Ben Allen Summitt, 76, of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2017.

A Gaston county native, he was born July 28, 1941, son of the late Mack Lindsey Summitt and Isabelle Phillips Summitt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

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Danielle Ann Dimarino

Danielle Ann Dimarino

Aug 11, 2017

Danielle Ann DiMarino, 70, of Gastonia, passed away August 11, 2017 at her residence.

She was born July 2, 1947 in Grant County, WV, the daughter of the late Daniel and Louise DiMarino.

All services are private.

Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Tanya Sharpe and Angela Devlin; grandchildren, Cody Long...

Dorothy Louise Truelove

Dorothy Louise Truelove

Aug 10, 2017

Dorothy Louise Truelove, 87, of Gastonia, passed away August 10, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1929 in Gaston County the daughter of the late John Claude and Ollie Truelove. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Pisgah ARP Church Cemetery, 3600 Linwood Road, Gastonia. Arrangements are with...

Kenneth Thomas Bishop Ii

Kenneth Thomas Bishop Ii

Aug 9, 2017

Dallas, NC –

Kenneth Thomas Bishop II, 69, passed away August 9, 2017 at his residence.

He was born April 25, 1948 in Syracuse, NY, the son of the late Kenneth Thomas Bishop Sr. and Georgia Bishop.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Robin Witzberger Bishop; daughters, Kendra Blair and Dorianne Bell White;...

Carlos Leonard Hill

Carlos Leonard Hill

Aug 9, 2017

Carlos Leonard Hill, 88, of Dallas passed away August 9, 2017 at Courtland Terrace.

He was born March 14, 1929, son of the late Woodard Hill and Nicey (Mills) Hill.

Left to cherish Carlos memories are his son Carlos Jackie Hill; daughters Vicki Hill Looper and Debra Seaman and her husband Stewart; 8 grandchildren and...

Lawrence Linden Green

Lawrence Linden Green

Aug 7, 2017

Lawrence Linden Green, 66, of Gastonia, passed away August 7, 2017 at Peak Resources.

He was born October 4, 1950 in Cleveland County, the son of the late Lawrence Lindell Green and Martha Wilson Green.

A memorial service will be held 2 pm Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel 1503...

Helen Beaty

Helen Beaty

Aug 6, 2017

Gastonia, NC -

Helen Beaty, 92, passed away August 6, 2017 at Belaire Healthcare Center in Gastonia.

She was born September 15, 1924, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Jess Leathco and Hattie Brymer Leathco.

Left to cherish her memories are her son, Norman Beaty and wife, Gwen; daughters,...

Willie Cooke

Willie Cooke

Aug 6, 2017

Willie Mae "Cracker" Cooke, 77, of Kings Mountain passed away August 6, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville.

She was born August 27, 1939 in Pasco Co., Fla., daughter of the late Norris and Edna Mae Chappel Drawdy.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastor David Murray, will be held 2pm Tuesday, August 15 at...

Jessie Edward Ledford

Jessie Edward Ledford

Aug 5, 2017

Jessie Edward Ledford, 55, of Shelby, passed away August 5, 2017 at the Wendover Hospice House.

He was born August 24, 1961 in Gaston County the son of Daris Elmer Ledford and Mary Christine Campbell Ledford.

A memorial service will be held 2 pm Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Love Valley Baptist Church ,...

Gail Stroupe

Gail Stroupe

Aug 5, 2017

Gail Stroupe, 74, of Gastonia, passed away at her residence.

She was born June 27, 1943 in Gaston County, the daughter of Edward and Lucy Mullinax.

Left to cherish her memories are her son David "Nick" Stroupe and wife Audria; grandchildren Calvin, Emily and Marie and many nieces and nephews.

All services will...

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