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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Richard E. Wardlow

Richard E. Wardlow

Nov 25, 2016

Richard E. Wardlow, 93, of Cornelius, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016, at his home.

He was born January 5, 1923, in Barton County, MO, son of the late Thomas and Laura Wardlow.

Richard was a diplomate of Missouri Southern State College, Georgetown University, UNC-Chapel Hill and the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. At age...

Patricia Ann Nay Thorn Craig

Patricia Ann Nay Thorn Craig

Nov 24, 2016

Patricia Ann Nay Thorn Craig, 86, of Gastonia, passed away November 24, 2016 at Belaire Health Care Center.

She was born September 19, 1930 in Fairmont, West Virginia, the daughter of the late George Alpheius Nay and Gertrude Louise Valentine Nay.

She was the best mother in the whole wide world and will be missed...

Janie S. Armstrong

Janie S. Armstrong

Nov 24, 2016

Belmont, NC -

Janie S. Armstrong, 63, passed away November 24, 2016 at her residence.

She was born August 11, 1953 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Harold Neal Armstrong and Betty Jean Green Armstrong.

Janie was a member of Refuge Church in Lake Wylie.

Left to cherish her...

Gene Norman

Gene Norman

Nov 23, 2016

Gene Norman, 84, of Dallas, made his journey home November 23, 2016 at his residence.

He was born June 8, 1932 in Cleveland County, the son of the late Johnny Florida Norman and Jessie Montgomery Norman.

Gene was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle in Dallas.  He retired from Freightliner after 16 years of service. ...

Angela Christine Ingle Smith

Angela Christine Ingle Smith

Nov 23, 2016

Angela Christine Ingle Smith, 46, of Rutherfordton, passed away November 23, 2016 at her residence.

She was born June 27, 1970, in Lincolnton, the daughter of David Lee Ingle and Kitty Lorraine Ingle.

A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm Friday, December 2, 2016 at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel, 1503 S. York...

Martha Johnson Winston

Martha Johnson Winston

Nov 22, 2016

Martha Johnson Winston, 70, of Stanley, passed away November 22, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born August 7, 1946, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Perralee Johnson.

All services will be private.

Robert Eugene Shepherd

Robert Eugene Shepherd

Nov 21, 2016

Robert Eugene Shepherd, 54, of Gastonia, passed away on November 21, 2016, at his home.  He was born March 13, 1962, in Gaston County, son of Juanita Shepherd Adams and the late Glenn Robert Shepherd.  A memorial service officiated by Reverends Buck Harper, Jimmy Maney and Tim Barrett will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2016 at Christ Worship ...

Susan B. Sherman

Susan B. Sherman

Nov 19, 2016

Susan B. Sherman, 74, of Mooresville, passed away November 19, 2016 at Deal Care Inn Assisted Living.  She was born September 17, 1942 in New York.

All services will be private.

Carl Parker

Carl Parker

Nov 18, 2016

Carl Eugene Parker, 64, of Gastonia, passed away November 18, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. A Gaston County native, he was born February 3, 1952, son of the late Carl and Willie Parker. Mr. Parker was member of the US Marine Corps. Left to cherish his memories are wife, Barbara Parker of the home; sons, Shane Parker, Terry Parker...

Linda Nicholson Biggerstaff

Linda Nicholson Biggerstaff

Nov 17, 2016

Linda Nicholson Biggerstaff, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Meadowwood Nursing Center in Gastonia.

She was born November 11, 1942, in Salisbury, NC, the daughter of the late Wylie and Beatrice Nicholson.

All services will be private.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium,...

Betty C. Mcconnell

Betty C. Mcconnell

Nov 17, 2016

Betty C. McConnell, 86, of Bessemer City, passed away on November 17, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.

She was born July 10, 1930, in Laurens County, SC, daughter of the late Thomas Crawford and Florence Davenport Crawford.

Betty Jo was...

William Childers

William Childers

Nov 17, 2016

William Scott Childers, 49, of Lincolnton, passed away November 17, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton

He was born November 17, 1967 in Gaston County, the son of Bobbie Evans and the late Albert Leon Childers.

A graveside service will be held 2:00pm Sunday, November 20, 2016 at...

Catherine Louise Floyd

Catherine Louise Floyd

Nov 15, 2016

Catherine Louise Floyd, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away November 15, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

She was born December 16, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Harley Avery Hawkins and Evelyn Magdeline Gilmore Hawkins.

Catherine was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Bessemer City.  She...

Samantha Lowery

Samantha Lowery

Nov 15, 2016

Samantha Lowery, 50, of Shelby, passed away November 15, 2016 at Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte.

She was born January 15, 1966, a native of Cleveland County, the daughter of Benjamin Earl Bridges and the late Ozell Doster Bridges.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband Memory Lowery; father Benjamin Earl Bridges and step-mother...

Gary Arthur Teague Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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