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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Bobby Gene Short

Bobby Gene Short

Oct 27, 2016

Bobby Gene Short, 69, of Kings Mountain, passed away on October 27, 2016, at his home.

He was born April 4, 1947, in Cleveland County, son of the late Mills Monroe Short and Carrie Freedell Short.

Mr. Short was a member of Grover...

Larry "Pop" Hoffman

Larry "Pop" Hoffman

Oct 25, 2016

Larry "Pop "Hoffman, 83, of Gastonia, passed away on October 25, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born May 12, 1933, in Gaston County, son of the late Thurman and Winnie Elizabeth McGuire Hoffman.

"Pop" loved his family and was...

Frank "Curt" Curtis West

Frank "Curt" Curtis West

Oct 25, 2016

Frank Curtis "Curt" West, 80, of Gastonia, passed away October 25, 2016 at his residence.

He was born March 21, 1936, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Frank Davis West and Ruby Pauline Edwards.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 57 years, Mozelle Morrison West; son David...

Larry Zane Kincaid Sr.

Larry Zane Kincaid Sr.

Oct 23, 2016

Larry Zane Kincaid Sr., 81, of Gastonia, passed away on October 23, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System, Lincolnton.

He was born March 5, 1935, in Gaston County, son of the late Frank Kincaid and Artie Kincaid.

Mr. Kincaid was a devoted family man....

Miles Michaels

Miles Michaels

Oct 21, 2016

Miles T. Michaels, 91, of Gastonia, left his earthly residence and went to be with the Lord October 21, 2016.

A Gaston County native, he was born November 3, 1924 son of the late George and Alice Michaels.

Mr. Michaels was an active member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia and was a former Deacon...

Marilou Garrett

Marilou Garrett

Oct 21, 2016

Marilou Garrett, 70, of Gastonia, passed away October 21, 2016 at Brian Center, Gastonia. She was born October 7, 1946 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Mary Jones and the late Loudie Garrett. Ms. Garrett attended Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother; and all the granddaughters agree, man could she cook. Left to cherish her...

Bruce Childers

Bruce Childers

Oct 21, 2016

Bruce Douglas Childers, 62, of Gastonia, passed away October 21, 2016 at Brian Center, Gastonia. He was born December 2, 1953, in Chester, SC son of the late Wesley Childers and Gladys Andrews. A funeral service, officiated by the Rev. Thomas Brown, will be held 10:30am Wednesday, October 26, at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia....

John David Greene

John David Greene

Oct 19, 2016

John David Greene, 64, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born January 24, 1952, son of the late Robert Stevenson Greene and Margret Greene.

John was an awesome father, grandfather and friend. He was also a former member of the Southern Gentlemen motorcycle club.

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Dr. Robert Bruce Wallace

Dr. Robert Bruce Wallace

Oct 18, 2016

Dr. Robert Bruce Wallace, 66, of Kings Mountain, passed away on October 18, 2016 at his home.

He was born October 6, 1950, in Nova Scotia, son of the late Louis Wallace and Shirley Parnell Wallace.

Dr. Wallace received his Doctorate at Dalhousie...

Randolph "Randy" Galloway

Randolph "Randy" Galloway

Oct 17, 2016

Randolph "Randy" Galloway, 63, of Mt. Holly, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016 at his home.

He was born October 25, 1952, son of the late Vess Galloway, Sr. and Margaret Louise Galloway.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Masters, Virginia Pennington, Susie Pressley, Mildred Chapman and...

Betty Adams Medley

Betty Adams Medley

Oct 17, 2016

Betty Adams Medley, 71, of Gastonia, passed away October 17, 2016 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation.

She was born September 30, 1945 in Elbert County, GA, the daughter of the late Marvin and Montine Adams.

Betty was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia.  She was also a beautician for over 40 years.

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Mark Kerry Andrews

Mark Kerry Andrews

Oct 13, 2016

Mark "Fred" Kerry Andrews, 53, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born October 4, 1963, in Gaston County, son of the late James Ernest and Doris Lee Andrews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Donald Ted...

Steve Olin Parker

Steve Olin Parker

Oct 12, 2016

Steve Olin Parker, 75, of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas.

He was born January 21, 1941, son of the late Charlie and Vegie Edna Parker.

Steve attended Crowder's Mountain Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and was loved by everyone.

In addition to his...

Danny Aka "Medic" Metcalf

Danny Aka "Medic" Metcalf

Oct 11, 2016

Danny Metcalf, aka "Medic", passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 at the age of 52. He was an honor graduate of Gaston College, earning a degree in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology. He enjoyed fishing and spending time in the mountains. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He was also...

Robert Glenn Rhodes

Robert Glenn Rhodes

Oct 11, 2016

Robert Glenn Rhodes, 57, passed away October 11, 2016 at his residence.

He was born November 4, 1958 in Gaston County, the son of the late David and Ruby Rhodes.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughter Alicia Rhodes; brothers, Crawford Jordan and wife Josie, David Rhodes Jr. and sisters, Janet and Tammy Rhodes....

Raymond Roseberry

Raymond Roseberry

Oct 10, 2016

Raymond Roseberry, 75, of Gastonia passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at his home.

He was born December 27, 1940 in York, SC, son of the late Richard and Verna Ruth Roseberry.

Left to cherish his memories are his son, Corry Roseberry and...

Harry William Belk

Harry William Belk

Oct 10, 2016

Harry William Belk, 77, of Clover, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at his home.

He was born September 13, 1939, son of the late Emory and Estelle Belk.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Curtis Belk; sister, Doris Inez Biddix; brother, John Belk.

Left to...

Barbara Farris

Barbara Farris

Oct 10, 2016

Barbara Hollifield Farris, 74, of Dallas, passed away on October 10, 2016, at home.

ALS crippled her body and took her life, but never once did it cripple her faith.

She was born June 16, 1942, in Mitchell County, NC, daughter of the...

Virginia Lee Burgess Hobbs

Virginia Lee Burgess Hobbs

Oct 8, 2016

Virginia Lee Burgess Hobbs, 77, passed away October 8, 2016 at her residence.

She was born March 1, 1939 in Fayette County, WV, the daughter of the late Herbert Thomas Burgess and Opal Julia Webb Burgess.

Virginia was a member of Iron Station Missionary.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. ...

James Auther Hilton

James Auther Hilton

Oct 8, 2016

Gastonia:    James Auther Hilton, 73, went to be with the Lord on Oct 8, 2016 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC with colon cancer. James was born in Cowpens, SC on April 30, 1943 to the late Helen Warlick Hilton and James Ervin Hilton. He was raised in Mount Holly, NC and resided there until moving...

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