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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Glenda Jeanette Lyles

Glenda Jeanette Lyles

Aug 18, 2016

Glenda Jeanette Lyles, 79, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 on her 65th wedding anniversary at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

She was born September 14, 1936 in Gaston Co, daughter of the late James Leslie Peters and Nina Pauline Parker.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Leon Franklin King

Leon Franklin King

Aug 18, 2016

Leon Franklin King, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away on August 18, 2016, at his home.

He was born July 25, 1941, in Blount County, TN, son of the late Virgil and Imogine King.

Mr. King  was a member of Grace United Methodist...

Herbert David Hall

Herbert David Hall

Aug 17, 2016

Herbert David Hall, 76, of Clover, SC, passed away August 17, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1940 in Tipton, Michigan, the son of the late Ronald and Alice Hall. No services are scheduled at this time.

Jordyn Dumont

Jordyn Dumont

Aug 16, 2016

Jordyn Dumont, 3, of Bessemer City, passed away Monday, August 16, 2016, at her home.

She was born September 7, 2012, in Rolette County ND, daughter of Joshua Louis Kinnett and Jaylene Corrine Dumont.

A memorial service will be held 12 Noon Saturday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd. ,...

Russell "Rusty" Stewart

Russell "Rusty" Stewart

Aug 16, 2016

Russell "Rusty" Stewart, 45, of Gastonia, passed away August 16, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born a native of Gaston County on September 1, 1970 the son of Sandra Welch Stewart Sides and step-father Joseph Sides and the late Norman Stewart.

In addition to his mother and step-father, left to...

Kimberly "Kim" Melton Shedd

Kimberly "Kim" Melton Shedd

Aug 15, 2016

Kimberly "Kim" Melton Shedd, 47, of Gastonia, passed away August 15, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 4, 1969, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Charles and Linda Melton.

Left to cherish her memories along with her parents, are her loving husband, Jerry Dean Shedd Jr.; sons Dusty and...

Christine Leach Bowles

Christine Leach Bowles

Aug 14, 2016

Christine Leach Bowles, 89, of Kings Mountain, passed away on August 14, 2016, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain.

She was born March 27, 1927, in Homer GA, daughter of the late Willis and Hattie Leach.

A funeral service will be held 4:00...

Michael "Mike" Barnett

Michael "Mike" Barnett

Aug 14, 2016

Michael "Mike" Barnett, 64, of Gastonia, passed away August 14, 2016 at Gastonia Care & Rehabilitation.

He was born July 6, 1952, a native of Gaston County, the son of Persian and Ruth Barnett.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Thursday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S. York...

Betty Carpenter

Betty Carpenter

Aug 13, 2016

Mrs. Betty Jean Matney Carpenter, beloved wife of Larry Franklin Carpenter of Clover, SC, passed away early Saturday morning, August 13, 2016 at 8:30 A.M.

She was the daughter of Theodore Taft and Lucy Matney and sister of William "Bill" Matney, all of whom are deceased.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by...

Brenda Joyce Patterson

Brenda Joyce Patterson

Aug 12, 2016

Brenda Hayes Patterson, 69, of Dallas, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Brian Center.   She was born September 13, 1946 in Gaston Co. daughter of the late Ben and Barbara Hayes.   Brenda attended Connections Church in Kings Mountain.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Gerard "Chickie" Rancourt; sister, Bobbi MacDonald.  ...

Harry "Richard" Ray

Harry "Richard" Ray

Aug 12, 2016

Harry "Richard" Ray, 79, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016, at his residence.  He was born in Gaston County, NC on January 14, 1937, and was the son of the late Harry Odell and Daisy Sexton Ray.

He was a veteran of the US National Guard.  Richard was a...

Tracy Shaw

Tracy Shaw

Aug 10, 2016

Tracy Shaw, 54, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at her home.

She was born November 25, 1961, in Cleveland County, daughter of Billy Leming and the late Frances Cook Leming.

All services are private.

Geino Earl Gosey

Geino Earl Gosey

Aug 10, 2016

Geino Earl Gosey, 55, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 5, 1961 in Oakland, CA, son of Geneva Thomas and the late Herman Gosey.

Geino was a great father, husband and handyman. He loved to fish and help people in need. He touched each...

Carolyn Dixon Griffin

Carolyn Dixon Griffin

Aug 7, 2016

Carolyn Dixon Griffin, 81, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Brian Center.

She was born January 21, 1935 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Arson Herbert Dixon and Mary Dixon.

Carolyn was a member of Free Will Baptist Church in Lowell.

In addition to her parents she was...

Mark Aaron Putnam

Mark Aaron Putnam

Aug 6, 2016

Mark "Aaron" Putnam, 40, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born July 19, 1976 in Mecklenburg Co., to Mark Roger Putnam and Deborah Stroupe Lynch. Aaron was a kind hearted person and loved by all. He loved his God, family, friends and co-workers at Lending Tree where he was employed for...

Paula Parker Moose

Paula Parker Moose

Aug 6, 2016

Paula Parker Moose, 49, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 28, 1967, in Gaston County, daughter of Linda Penley Parker and the late Johnny Paul Parker.

Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Clyde Parker.

Left...

Patricia Elkins

Patricia Elkins

Aug 5, 2016

Patricia "Maw-Maw Pat" Elkins, 72, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at her home.

She was born September 12, 1943, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Samuel Ervin Hill and Ruth Adair Hill.

Patricia loved her family and gardening. She never met a stranger and was known by all as "Maw-Maw Pat"....

Carrie Burrell Dyer

Carrie Burrell Dyer

Aug 4, 2016

Carrie Burrell Dyer, 57, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 in Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 26, 1959 in Chicago IL, daughter of the late Kenneth Edgar Burrell and Delores Burrell. Left to cherish her memories are her husband James Edward Dyer of the home; children, Heidee and Steve, Jamie and Michael, Patrick and...

Richard Eugene Halk

Richard Eugene Halk

Aug 4, 2016

Richard Eugene Halk, 59, of Gastonia, passed away August 4, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born February 3, 1957, in Gaston County, son of the late Charlie Clemmer Halk and Bonnie Briggs Halk. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2016, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....

Margaret Sue Scott

Margaret Sue Scott

Aug 3, 2016

Margaret Sue (Wiggins) Scott, 81, of Irmo, SC, passed away August 3, 2016 at her residence.  She was born in Gastonia, NC March 11, 1935.  She was first a Christian leader, a praiser, a singer, a musician, a teacher, sometimes a preacher, a mentor, a mother, grand & great-grandmother and she was Our "MOMMA HONEY".  Margaret was a member...

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