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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
James Mack Hartsock
Jun 25, 2016
James Mack Hartsock, 74, of Gastonia, passed away June 25, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born May 13, 1942 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late Thomas Hartsock and Myrtle Stines.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 30 years Sandra Hartsock; son Mark A. Hartsock;...
Hiram Wilson Baucom
Jun 25, 2016
Hiram Wilson Baucom, Jr., 77, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.
He was born April 16, 1939, in Gaston County, son of the late Hiram Baucom, Sr. and Ardena Tippit Baucom.
Junior was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He had a love for baseball and played for Lenoir...
Dorothy Colleen Farmer
Jun 24, 2016
Dorothy Colleen Farmer, 88, of Clover, SC, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at Pruitt Health in Rock Hill SC.
She was born December 14, 1927 in Chatham County and was the daughter of the late Dewey and Mazie Whitt.
Dorothy was loved...
Kathryn "Kathy" Louise Watts Farmer
Jun 23, 2016
Kathryn "Kathy" Louise Watts Farmer, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 23, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.
She was born March 26, 1944, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Herman Sloan Watts and Mae Bumgarner Watts.
A...
Claude Lovelace Calhoun
Jun 23, 2016
Claude Lovelace Calhoun, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on June 23, 2016, at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital in Kings Mountain.
He was born September 27, 1930, in Rutherford County, son of the late Louis Tillman Calhoun and Ellie Mae Shepard Calhoun.
Mr. Calhoun was...
Madaline "Mane" Wilemon
Jun 23, 2016
Madaline "Mane" Rice Wilemon, 77, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016, at her home.
She was born August 16, 1938, in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late George Franklin Rice, Sr. and Gladys Elizabeth Deaton.
Mane loved her family and never met a stranger. She had a big heart and cared for others....
Delmes Eugene Bradshaw Jr.
Jun 21, 2016
Delmes Eugene Bradshaw Jr., 57, of Belmont, passed away June 21, 2016 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born March 1, 1959 in San Diego, CA, the son of the late Delmes Eugene Bradshaw Sr. and Carolyn Crook Eller.
Delmes was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Belmont. He was a...
Alex Patterson Smith
Jun 20, 2016
Alex Patterson Smith,56, of Gastonia, passed away on June 20, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.
He was born November 10, 1959, in Davidson County, NC, son of the late Finley Patterson Smith and Virginia Medlin Smith.
A memorial service will...
Mark Chane Benton
Jun 19, 2016
Mark Chane Benton, 35, of Clover, SC, passed away June 19, 2016 at his residence.
He was born September 12, 1980 in Richmond County, NC, the son of Michael Nelson Benton Sr. and the late Sarah Scott Benton.
Left to cherish his memories are his son Nichalas Benton of Gastonia; father Michael Benton Sr.; significant...
Jack Hollander
Jun 19, 2016
Jack Hollander, 80, of Lenoir, passed away June 19, 2016 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir.
He was born October 26, 1935 in Avery County, the son of the late Oliver Bishope Hollander and Alma Coffee Hollander.
Jack was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lenoir. He was a veteran of the...
Brenda "Tootsie" Berry
Jun 18, 2016
Brenda "Tootsie" Berry, 75, of Gastonia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 18, 2016.
She was born on October 5, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC and was the daughter of the late Luther Clyde and Edith Hayes Isenhour.
...
Maude Stewart
Jun 18, 2016
Maude Lowery Stewart, 94, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Courtland Terrace.
She was born September 26, 1921 in Union Co., SC, daughter of the late William and Winona Lowery.
Mrs. Stewart was a loving and devoted mother who dearly loved her grandchildren.
She was a member of First Assembly...
Cecelia Norrell
Jun 17, 2016
Cecelia Norrell, 70, of Clover, passed away at her home June 17, 2016. She was born September 6, 1945 in Tonopah, Nevada to the late Rosalio and Mary Herrera.
Cecelia was a strong Christian, devoted to her church. She sang in the choir for over twenty years. She gave tirelessly of her time. She loved her church,...
William Elrod
Jun 17, 2016
William "Ken" Elrod, 80, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Ken was born July 7, 1935 in Habersham County, Ga., son of the late Lester and Thelma Elrod.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and dogs.
In addition to...
Susan Smith Palmer
Jun 17, 2016
Mrs. Susan Smith Palmer, 65, of Gastonia, died Friday, June 17, 2016. She was born August 10, 1950 in Gaston County, NC, a daughter of the late William Boyd Smith and Mary Virginia Smith.
Susan worked for many years as a registered nurse. Her patients often remarked about her tenacious advocacy for their best care. She was...
Ellen Swanson Reid
Jun 15, 2016
Ellen Swanson Reid, 71, of Stanley, passed away June 15, 2016 at Glen Oaks Health & Rehabilitation in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
She was born February 26, 1945 in Polk County, TN, the daughter of Elwood Swanson and Olivia Jones Swanson.
A graveside service will be held 2 pm Thursday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Mt. Holly.
...Anne Martin
Jun 15, 2016
Anne Martin, 53, of Clover, SC, passed away June 15, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1962 in Gaston County, the daughter of Mary Gaston and the late David Heyward Martin.
Anne was employed with WIX for over 30 years. She had a great love for her children and grandchildren. The family...
Oma B. Lecroy
Jun 15, 2016
Oma B. LeCroy, 91, of Gastonia, passed away June 15, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born July 16, 1924 in Jackson County, the daughter of the late James Edgar Buchanan and Bertha Tatham Buchanan.
Oma was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her children and extended families. ...
Jewel "Slim" Eugene Haney
Jun 14, 2016
Jewel "Slim" Eugene Haney, 91, of Gastonia, passed away on June 14,2016, at Belaire Healthcare Center.
He was born June 6, 1925, in Macon County, NC, son of the late Riley Haney and Sarah Wilson Haney.
Mr. Haney was a member of Macedonia...
Dwight "Buck" Burr
Jun 14, 2016
Dwight "Buck" Burr, 53, of Bessemer City, passed away June 14, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 7, 1962 in Stanly County, the son of the late Fred Wilson Burr Jr. and Betty Polk Burr.
A celebration of life service will be held Noon Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 704 Brook...
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