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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Ray Howard Walker

Ray Howard Walker

Feb 8, 2017

Ray Howard Walker, 70, of Bessemer City, passed away on February 8, 2017, at his home, after a courageous battle of brain cancer.

He was born April 8, 1946, in Gaston County, son of the late Esper Walker and Leuna Gibson Walker.

He...

Zella M. Ramsey

Zella M. Ramsey

Feb 5, 2017

Zella M. Ramsey, 89, of Lincolnton, passed away February 5, 2017 at Carolina's Healthcare System – Lincolnton.

She was born November 9, 1927, a native of Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Jacob and Fanny Mosteller.

Zella was a member of Ranlo Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memories are her son...

Junior Merle Greely

Junior Merle Greely

Feb 5, 2017

Junior Merle Greely, 79, of Mount Holly, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, at his home.

He was born March 6, 1937, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, son of the late Merle and Laura Greely.

A funeral service will be held 10 am Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 South...

Jency Ann Reese

Jency Ann Reese

Feb 5, 2017

Jency Ann Reese, 47, of Gastonia, passed away February 5, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 30, 1969, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Tommie Lee Reese and the late Arnold Lee Reese, Sr.

A funeral service will be held 10 am Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Greene Funeral...

Elizabeth Barnes

Elizabeth Barnes

Feb 4, 2017

Elizabeth Rhyne Barnes, 88, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born November 17, 1928, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Leonard Oskar Rhyne and Alice Beatty Rhyne.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastors Dennis Boyce and Lamar Creel, will be held 3pm onTuesday, at...

Danny Ray Welch

Danny Ray Welch

Feb 3, 2017

Danny "Raisin" Ray Welch, 65, of Shelby, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017, at his home.

He was born December 4, 1951, in Gaston County, son of the late Bobby Lee Welch and Elanor Faye Andrews.

All services are private.

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

Linda Gail Hoffmann

Linda Gail Hoffmann

Feb 3, 2017

Li nda Gail Hoffmann, 59, of Gastonia, passed away on February 3, 2017, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.

She was born October 21, 1957, in Chattanooga, TN, daughter of the late Allen Scott Reed and Kathleen Jessie Reed.

All services will...

Oma Christopher Knight

Oma Christopher Knight

Feb 2, 2017

Oma Christopher Knight, 72, of Gastonia, passed away February 2, 2017 at her residence.

She was born December 30, 1944 a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Onus Burl Christopher and Bonnie Young Christopher.

Oma loved the Lord.  She enjoyed the beach, mountains, traveling, camping, riding motorcycles, cooking, baking and family time with...

Sergio Damian Alge

Sergio Damian Alge

Feb 2, 2017

Sergio Damian Alge, 49, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017, at his home.

He was born January 10, 1968, in Montevideo, Uruguay, son of Gladys Alge and the late Edward Alge.

In addition to his mother, left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Candice Alge; brother, Ernesto Alge and wife, Myrna; sister,...

Jack Harold Allen

Jack Harold Allen

Feb 1, 2017

Jack Harold Allen, 86, of Belmont passed away February 1, 2017 at Carolina's Heathcare Systems in Lincolnton.

He was born March 23, 1930, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Frank Frazier Allen and Lillian Lyles Allen.

Jack was a World War II veteran of the United States Marines.

Left...

Connie Bumgardner Hargett

Connie Bumgardner Hargett

Jan 31, 2017

Connie Bumgardner Hargett, 75, of Gastonia, passed away January 31, 2017 at Peak Resources.

She was born May 11, 1941, a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Western and Laverne Rhodes.

Left to cherish her memories are her son Randy Bumgardner and wife Belinda and brother Billy Rhodes and wife Lilly.

...

William David Foreman

William David Foreman

Jan 31, 2017

William David Foreman, 29, of York, SC, passed away January 31, 2017.

He was born March 15, 1987 in Costa Rica the son of Randy and Ginger McSwain.

Left to cherish his memories along with his parents are his fiancée Tina GoForth; son Cain Juan DeDios; daughters Carmen Juan DeDios and Aliyah Roldan; sister T.J....

Ida Jewel Zurn

Ida Jewel Zurn

Jan 31, 2017

Clover, SC -

Ida Jewel Zurn, 78, passed away January 31, 2017 at her residence.

She was born February 18, 1938 in Connersville, IN, the daughter of the late Clyde Ray and Ethyl Ray.

A memorial service will be held 1 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at The Will of God Ministries, 203...

Nadine Moore Barrett

Nadine Moore Barrett

Jan 30, 2017

Nadine Moore Barrett, 64, of Gastonia, passed away January 30, 2017 at home.

She was born a native of Gaston County on January 19, 1953, the daughter of James Mitchell Moore, Sr. and the late Audrey Jean Chitwood Moore.

Nadine was a tumbler for Ashley High School before being employed with Threads Inc. - Ti-Caro...

Will Ervin Absher Jr.

Will Ervin Absher Jr.

Jan 29, 2017

Will Ervin Absher, Jr. 68, of Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain.

He was born February 6, 1948 in Gaston County, to the late Will Absher, Sr. and Bonnie Absher.

Will was member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church...

Minnie Louise Canipe

Minnie Louise Canipe

Jan 29, 2017

Minnie Louise Starnes Canipe, 81, of Kings Mountain, passed away January 29, 2017 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

A Gaston County native, she was born January 27, 1936, daughter of the late Joe and Mary Starnes.

Mrs. Canipe was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

In addition to...

Nancy Cameron Earnhardt

Nancy Cameron Earnhardt

Jan 27, 2017

Nancy Cameron Earnhardt, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, January, 27, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, she was born September 22, 1941, daughter of the late James "Otto" and Helen Cameron.

Ms. Earnhardt was a loving and supportive mother and grandmother.

Left to cherish her memories are her...

Thomas "Uncle Tom" Sliney

Thomas "Uncle Tom" Sliney

Jan 27, 2017

Thomas "Uncle Tom" Sliney, 49, of Gastonia, passed away January 27, 2017, at Wake Forest Medical Center.

He was born December 21, 1967 in Providence, RI, the son of the late George Sliney and Alice Behney Branigan.

Left to cherish his memories are his brothers Duke Sliney and George Behney; sisters April Branigan, Joy Branigan,...

Amber Jenkins

Amber Jenkins

Jan 26, 2017

Amber Lynn Jenkins, 28, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, she was born August 26, 1988, the daughter of Barbara Lynn Jones and the late David Eugene McGill.

Left to cherish her memories, along with her mother, are her son, Jason Ray Jenkins;...

Larry Ray Ghorley

Larry Ray Ghorley

Jan 25, 2017

Larry Ray Ghorley, 69, of Gastonia, passed away January 25, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 23, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Cecil and Catherine Ghorley.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of eleven years, Linda England Ghorley; son Allen Thompson and...

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