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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

John Ray Murphy

John Ray Murphy

Feb 27, 2017

John Ray Murphy of Dallas, NC passed away February 27, 2017.

John was born on November 4, 1946 in Charlotte and leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Rita (Nichols); 3 children- Donna Halstead, David Murphy, and Emily Williams along with their spouses.  Mr. Murphy had 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was a long-time member...

Donald Jerry "Don" Grant

Donald Jerry "Don" Grant

Feb 27, 2017

Donald Jerry "Don" Grant, Sr., 79, of Gastonia, entered into his heavenly home on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017.

He was born in Rock Hill, SC on April 23, 1937 to Samuel Edward and Mary Kathleen Ford Grant, Sr.   He was a US Navy veteran and the owner of Don...

Rachel Ann Flatt

Rachel Ann Flatt

Feb 26, 2017

Rachel Ann Flatt, 92, of Clover, passed away February 26, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas with her family by her side.

She was born June 15, 1924 in Bluefield, WV, the daughter of the late Zachariah Lawson and Minnie Sue Croy Lawson.

A private service will be held at a later date....

George Morris Moore

George Morris Moore

Feb 26, 2017

George Morris Moore, 74, of Gastonia, passed away February 26, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 3, 1942, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late George Turner Moore and Minnie Griffin Moore.

George was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Left to cherish his...

Marie Pruitt Haynes

Marie Pruitt Haynes

Feb 24, 2017

Marie Pruitt Haynes, 91, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain.

She was born September 5, 1925, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Rance and Minnie Pruitt.

A funeral service will be held...

Alicia Danielle Mosteller

Alicia Danielle Mosteller

Feb 24, 2017

Alicia Danielle Mosteller

01/27/87-02/24/2017

Too Beautiful for Earth

Alicia Danielle Mosteller, age 30 passed away on February 24, 2017 at Kings Mountain Hospital.  Alicia Danielle Mosteller was so full of life, and very persistent. Twelve years of being a quadriplegic, Alicia finally decided to go...

Norman William Justice

Norman William Justice

Feb 22, 2017

Norman William Justice, 74, of Stanley passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1942 in Macon County, son of the late Rufus Butler Justice and Eva Roper. Norman loved his family, loved to golf, fishing and being outside. Left to cherish his memories are his wife for over...

Richard "Rick" Grant Smeltzer, Jr.

Richard "Rick" Grant Smeltzer, Jr.

Feb 21, 2017

Richard "Rick" Grant Smeltzer Jr., 49, of Gastonia, passed away February 21, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 23, 1967 in Mecklenburg County, the son of Richard Grant Smeltzer Sr., and Diane Jackson Smeltzer.

A gathering of friends and family will be held 4 – 6 pm Friday, February 24, 2017...

Sandra Keever Jordan

Sandra Keever Jordan

Feb 21, 2017

Sandra Keever Jordan, 71, of Gastonia, passed away on February 21, 2017, at her home.

She was born July 2, 1945, in Cleveland County, daughter of Elizabeth Humphries Greene and the late Fred Keever.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday,...

Ronnie Wayne Dye

Ronnie Wayne Dye

Feb 20, 2017

Ronnie Wayne Dye, 52, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

He was born October 31, 1964, in Gaston County, son of the late Raymond "Slick" Dye and Sue Bynum Dye.

A celebration of life service will be held 2pm on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his residence...

Beverly Elders Whittington

Beverly Elders Whittington

Feb 18, 2017

Beverly Elders Whittington, 57, of Lincolnton, passed away February 18, 2017 at her residence.

She was born October 30, 1959 in Gaston County, the daughter of Cecil Elders and Peggy Davis Hooper.

A celebration of life service will be held 3 pm Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S....

Steve Bradley

Steve Bradley

Feb 18, 2017

Steve Bradley, 72, of Dallas, passed away on February 18, 2017, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.

He was born December 4, 1944, in Erwin Tennessee, son of the late Bill Bradley Sr.and Myra Lorena McInturff Bradley.

A memorial service will...

Claudia Stacy Talbot

Claudia Stacy Talbot

Feb 18, 2017

Claudia Stacy Talbot, 72, of Mount Holly, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born January 7, 1945, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Talmadge Hall Stacy and Lennie Louise Harris Stacy.

All services are private.

Perry A. Huffling

Perry A. Huffling

Feb 14, 2017

Perry A. Huffling, 69, of Iron Station, passed away February 14, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 20, 1947 in Greenville, SC, the son of the late Melvin Frances Huffling and Mary Williams Huffling.

Perry was a veteran of the United States Army.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughters...

Billy Ray Burford

Billy Ray Burford

Feb 13, 2017

Billy Ray Burford, 67, of Shelby, passed away February 13, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center – Main.

He was born March 5, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Jesse Linwood Burford, Sr. and Eunice Coley Burford.

A funeral service will be held 11 am Friday, February 17, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service...

Alice Joyce Neal

Alice Joyce Neal

Feb 13, 2017

Alice Joyce Neal, 89, of Pineville, passed away February 13, 2017, at her home.

She was born February 1, 1928, in Rowan County, daughter of the late Charles Surrat and Ethel Carpenter Surratt.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 am Thursday, February...

Dorothy Bolick

Dorothy Bolick

Feb 13, 2017

Dorothy Bolick, 90, of Gastonia, passed away February 13, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born a native of Gaston County on December 5, 1926.

A funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday, February 17, 2017 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.

The family...

Martha Wilson Green

Martha Wilson Green

Feb 12, 2017

Martha Wilson Green, 96, of Kings Mountain, formerly of Bessemer City, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2017, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain.

She was born March 13, 1920, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Columbus Franklin Wilson and Drucilla Dixon Wilson.

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Matthew "Clint" Thompson

Matthew "Clint" Thompson

Feb 12, 2017

Gastonia, NC –

Matthew "Clint" Thompson, 37, passed away February 12, 2017 at his home from complications of diabetes.

He was born February 14, 1979, a native of Gaston County, the son of Pamela Bales Thompson and the late Charles "Charlie" Dean Thompson.

Clint worked in the produce department at Food Lion on...

Roger Wilson

Roger Wilson

Feb 10, 2017

Roger Wilson, 62, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 10, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, he was born February 28, 1954, son of the late Odell and Mary Ellen Wilson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susie Ellen Wilson.

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