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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Doris Mae Chitwood
Jul 8, 2016
Doris Mae Chitwood, 85, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2016, at her home.
She was born September 15, 1930, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clyde Revels and Blanche Robinson Revels.
Doris, a native of Gaston County, loved her family and pets. She attended Friendly Baptist Church in Gastonia.
...Pam Carr
Jul 6, 2016
Pam Carr, 55, of Dallas, passed away July 6, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 19, 1960, a native of Gaston County. Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 37 years, Jeff Carr; children Dawn Childers and husband Lee of York, SC, Trisha Pasour and husband Chris of Dallas, Tiffany...
Thomas Edward Sparks
Jul 5, 2016
Thomas Edward Sparks, 61, of Clover, SC, passed away July 5, 2016 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.
He was born November 13, 1954 in Vermilian County, Illinois, the son of DeVaughn Evan Sparks and the late Lois Anderson Hoskins.
Left to cherish his memories are his father Devaughn Sparks and wife Hallie of...
Grady Wilson
Jul 5, 2016
Grady Wilson, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away July 5, 2016 at his residence.
He was born November 27, 1940 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Dewey and Estelle Wilson.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of over 50 years, Judy Wilson; daughter Estelle Benge; brothers Dewey Boyce Wilson and...
Perlie S. Clemmer
Jul 3, 2016
Perlie S. Clemmer, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on July 3, 2016, at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born December 8, 1933, in Lexington, NC, daughter of the late Cornelius Haynes Styles and Rosie Mae Barnes Styles.
Mrs. Clemmer was a...
Lee Hyleman
Jul 3, 2016
Lee Hyleman, 54, of Gastonia, went to see his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, July 3, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born August 17, 1961, a native of Gaston County the son of Grover Hyleman Sr. and Linda Craig.
Lee was employed as the general manager of Dixie Glass. He...
Joyce Revels
Jul 2, 2016
Joyce Marie Revels, 83, of Dallas, entered her heavenly home on July 2, 2016. She was born November 11, 1932 in Blytheville, AR, daughter of the late Odell and Annie Lee McCormick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Patty; and grandson, Patrick. Joyce loved everyone and was the best wife, mother, and grandmother....
Cathy E. Wood
Jul 2, 2016
Cathy E. Wood, 64, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at CMC Kings Mountain.
She was born November 16, 1951in Greensboro, NC, daughter of the late Kent Pennelton Post and Betty Hockman Post.
All Services are private.
Arrangements are with the South...
Lester "Shorty" Cook Iii
Jul 1, 2016
Lester Lemoris "Shorty" Cook III, 40, of Clover, passed away July 1, 2016.
A Gaston County native and son of Lester Cook Jr. and the late Mary Ann Cook, he was born December 27, 1975.
Shorty was a kind, caring person who deeply loved his family and loved fishing.
He was very friendly...
Gregory "Sparky" Scott Jenkins
Jun 30, 2016
Gregory "Sparky" Scott Jenkins, 56, of Gastonia, passed away June 30, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincolnton.
He was born August 4, 1959, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Billy and Mabel Jenkins.
All services will be private.
Mark Edward Beck
Jun 30, 2016
Mark Edward Beck, 52, of Gastonia, passed away June 30, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born December 30, 1963 in Greenville, SC, son of the late Bobby E. Beck and Ruth E. Beck.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Diane Beck; step-daughter, Kat; step-son, Teddy; sisters, Jean Barrett and Ann...
Ray "Hix" Gosnell
Jun 29, 2016
Ray "Hix" Gosnell, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away June 29, 2016 at The Hospice House of Rutherford County.
He was born February 26, 1932 in Rutherford County, the son of the late Melvin G. Gosnell and Nannie Pearl Smith.
A graveside service will be held 11 am Friday, July 1st at Hollywood Cemetery, 540...
Robena "Bobbie" Hoyle
Jun 26, 2016
Robena "Bobbie" Hoyle, 64, of Gastonia, passed away June 26, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born November 25, 1951 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert Thatcher and Thelma Beamguard Hoyle.
Bobbie was a loving sister, mother, aunt, friend and beloved grandmother.
Left to cherish her...
James Michael Padgette
Jun 25, 2016
James Michael Padgette, 81, of Lincolnton, passed away June 25, 2016 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.
He was born June 9, 1935 in Wayne County, the son of the late Arnold Padgette and Lilly Lee Ferrell.
All services will be private.
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....
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