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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Gary Arthur Teague Sr.
Nov 13, 2016
Gary Arthur Teague Sr., 70, of Gastonia, passed away November 13, 2016 at his residence.
He was born December 8, 1945 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Raymond and Eva Teague.
A funeral service will be held 2pm Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S. York...
Frances F. Mccarthy
Nov 11, 2016
Frances F. McCarthy, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born November 10, 1938, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Thomas Farmer and Viola Deas Farmer.
Frances was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was a former president of the Gaston County Chapter...
Annie Mae Mae Boyd Roach
Nov 9, 2016
Annie Mae Boyd Roach, 87, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully with her family by her side November 9, 2016 at Mercy Hospital of Charlotte.
She was born October 5, 1929, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Susie Boyd.
Annie was a member of Crowder's Creek ARP and the Home...
Girtha Marie Young Morrow
Nov 8, 2016
Girtha Marie Young Morrow, 85, of Gastonia passed away November 8, 2016 at Brooks-Howell Home in Asheville and is rejoicing in heaven today.
She was born October 4, 1931 in White County, GA, the daughter of the late Alvin and Christina Young.
Left to cherish her memories are her three daughters Betty, Debbie and Barbara,...
Margie B. Heath
Nov 6, 2016
Margie B. Heath, 77, of Gastonia, passed away November 6, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 27, 1939, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late James Manuel Bingham and Vernie Slagle Bingham.
Left to cherish her memories are her son Doug Heath and wife Debbie; daughter Angela Heath...
Kathy Ann Watkins
Nov 6, 2016
Kathy Ann Watkins, 63, of Gastonia, passed away November 6, 2016 at Levine Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville.
She was born September 18, 1953, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Betty Watkins and the late Horace Watkins.
Left to cherish her memories along with her mother are her brothers Charles Watkins and wife Brenda...
James Dolan Russell Jr.
Nov 6, 2016
James Dolan Russell Jr., 64, of Blacksburg, SC, left this earth for his heavenly home with his family at his side on November 6, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born February 21, 1952 in Gaston County, the son of the late Pauline Ford Russell and James Dolan Russell Sr.
Cast...
Audrey Culbertson
Nov 4, 2016
Audrey Sophie Culbertson, 75, of Dallas, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born March 15, 1941 in Gaston County daughter of the late Ebb Hibberts and Mildred Cole Glover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Culbertson; and her brothers, Clifford Bradley and...
Aline Duncan
Nov 4, 2016
Aline Howard Duncan, 82, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center – Mercy in Charlotte. Mrs. Duncan was a faithful member of McAdenville Wesleyan Church. She was born March 10, 1934 in Lucia, daughter of the late Edna Howard Parker. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Nick Howard,...
Mary Fox Autrey
Nov 3, 2016
Mary Fox Autrey, 80, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Courtland Terrace. She was born December 12, 1935 in McDowell County NC and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Maude Fox. Mary was a loving Mother and Nana and adored her grandchildren. She loved reading and butterflies.
Rita Carpenter Hope
Nov 3, 2016
Rita Carpenter Hope, 57, passed away Thursday November 3, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 10, 1959 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Melvin and Mary Ann Carpenter. Rita had the soul of a child and the heart of an angel. She was a loving wife and adored her...
William Casto
Nov 3, 2016
William "Bill" Casto, 69, of Lincolnton, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born January 14, 1947, in Harrison County, WV, son of the late William Jackson Casto and Sylvia Oleta Greathouse Casto. No services will be held.
George Stewart Aycock
Nov 3, 2016
George Stewart Aycock, 92, of Gastonia, passed away Nov. 3, 2016, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Son of the late William and Stella Aycock, he was born Feb. 3, 1924, in Gaston County. Stewart was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and a history professor at Belmont Abbey...
Michael Crumbley
Nov 3, 2016
Michael Crumbley, 59, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on November 3, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC. He was born October 27, 1957, in Gaston County, NC, son of Beverly Robinson Crumbley and the late Benice William Crumbley. Michael was retired from Coca - Cola Consolidated in Charlotte. All services will be private. In addition to his...
Sherland Poteat
Nov 3, 2016
Sherland Pace Poteat, 74, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 25, 1942 in Rutherford County NC and was the daughter of Virginia Laws Churchwell. A funeral service will be held 3 pm Monday at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium 1503 S York Rd. Gastonia, with ministers Donnie McGhee and...
Ervin Leroy Lancaster
Nov 2, 2016
Ervin Leroy Lancaster, 78, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his daughter's home.
He was born June 17, 1938, son of the late Zeno and Essie Lancaster.
Ervin was a member of Westview Baptist Church and he was a very humble and funny man who loved his family and his church family....
Barry "Todd" Huffstetler
Nov 1, 2016
Barry "Todd" Huffstetler, 53, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Peak Resources, Shelby. He was born January 20, 1963, son of the late Joe and Virginia Huffstetler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reece and Cora Huffstetler. Left to cherish his memories are his aunts, Joyce Cable, Connie Greenlee,...
Bobby Sue Barnes
Nov 1, 2016
Bobby Sue Barnes, 67, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 18, 1948, daughter of the late Bob and Ruby Baxter.
Bobby was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in McAdenville.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
Aubrey Grant Reinhardt
Oct 31, 2016
Aubrey Grant Reinhardt, 78, of Cherryville, passed away on October 31, 2016, at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville.
She was born December 12, 1937, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Willie Leander Grant and Mary Elizabeth Simonds Grant.
Mrs. Reinhardt was a...
Ronnie "Tank" Dean Bullis
Oct 31, 2016
Ronnie Dean "Tank" Bullis, 61, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 11, 1955, son of the late Noah Watts and Grace May Bullis.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Author, Tommy and Ray Holt; sisters, Carol Jean...
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