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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Rev. James Walter Self

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Brian Keith Billings

Brian Keith Billings

Jan 5, 2017

Brian Keith "Boot" Billings, 39, of Blacksburg, SC, Left this earthly life on January 5, 2017. A native of Gaston County NC, he was preceded in death by his Great

Grandparents Ernest and Susan

Elizabeth Beam Brown, grandparents Berlin Keith Pickelsimer, Horace Wilson

...

Charles Lee Hulon Sr.

Charles Lee Hulon Sr.

Jan 5, 2017

Charles Lee Hulon, Sr., 72, of Stanley, passed away January 5, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 9, 1944 in McColl, SC, the son of the late Eddie Lee Hulon and Cordea Berthea Hulon.

All services are private.

Hilda Irene Jolly Michaels

Hilda Irene Jolly Michaels

Jan 4, 2017

Hilda Irene Jolly Michaels, 90, passed away January 4, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born January 20, 1926 in Haywood County, the daughter of the late Walter Springfield Jolly and Eliza Woods Jolly.  The joys of her life were going to the beach and her family.  Left to...

Mary "Louise" Buchanan

Mary "Louise" Buchanan

Jan 4, 2017

Mary "Louise" Buchanan, 77, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord, January 4, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 3, 1940 in Maggie Valley, the daughter of the late Roy Snipes and Laura Packett Snipes.

Louise was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Left to cherish...

Barbara Davis Ollis

Barbara Davis Ollis

Jan 4, 2017

Barbara Davis Ollis, 54, of Mt. Holly, passed away January 4, 2017 at her residence.  She was born July 6, 1962 in Lumberton, NC, the daughter of the late Paul Edward Davis and Millie Marie Turner Davis.

A memorial service will be held 3 pm Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Hillview Baptist Church, 403 Dallas Stanley Hwy.,...

Lewis Glenn Brimer

Lewis Glenn Brimer

Jan 3, 2017

Lewis Glenn Brimer, 93, of Gastonia, NC, passed peacefully on Jan. 3 2017.

He was a native of York, SC, son of the late Floyd Vollie Brimer, Sr. and Jessie Eddleman Brimer.

Mr. Brimer was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Aurelia Brannon Brimer, and...

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