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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Everette R Reid, Jr
Mar 18, 2016
Everette R Reid Jr., 71, of Lincolnton, passed away March 18, 2016, at Cardinal Health Rehabilitation in Lincolnton.
He was born September 25, 1944, in Gaston County, son of the late Everette R Reid Sr. and Annabelle Featherston Reid.
The family will receive friends 12:30-1:30pm on Tuesday, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service,...
Marvin "Red" Moose
Mar 16, 2016
Marvin "Red" Moose, 85, of Gastonia, passed away March 16, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born October 22, 1930, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Marvin C. Moose Sr. and Ruth Stallings Moose.
Red was a US Army veteran, who served during the Korean War with the 27th...
Ruby Faye Beason
Mar 16, 2016
Ruby Faye Beason, 65, of Gastonia, passed away March 16, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 24, 1950 in Jefferson City, TN, daughter of the late Carroll and Lorraine Lawless.
A celebration of life service will be held 7 pm Friday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel, 1503 S. York...
Mary "Sissie" Glenn Jenkins Parker
Mar 15, 2016
Mary "Sissie" Glenn Jenkins Parker, 91, of Gastonia, passed away March 15, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 10, 1925, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late J. Thomas and Maven Jenkins.
Left to cherish her memories are her children Beth Deaton, Joe, Jeff and Jim Parker all...
Margaret Howard Spencer
Mar 15, 2016
Margaret Howard Spencer, 87, passed away on March 15, 2016 at her home.
She was born September 16, 1928 in Little Switzer, SC, the daughter of the late George Bruce and Georgia Self Howard.
She was married for 38 years to Sheldon W. Spencer and is survived by her daughters Shelda Spencer Rees and "favorite...
Nancy Newbold Dupont
Mar 14, 2016
Nancy Newbold Dupont, 66, of Gastonia, passed away March 14, 2016 at Gaston Care and Rehabilitation in Gastonia.
She was born November 20, 1949 in New London, CT, the daughter of Emmet and Helen Newbold Tone.
All services are private.
Fernando Eulogio Quesada
Mar 14, 2016
Fernando Eulogio Quesada, 81, of Gastonia, passed away March 14, 2016 at his residence.
He was born September 13, 1934 in Cuba, the son of the late Fernando Quesada Tapanes and Francisca Granado Sangla.
Left to cherish his memories are his children Dalia Quesada Galban, Nora Gloria Estevez, Fernando Quesada, Jr., Odalys Quesada, Alicia Griffin,...
Thomas "Tommy" Gibson
Mar 13, 2016
York, SC -
Thomas "Tommy" Gibson, 68, of York, SC, passed away March 13, 2016 at his residence.
He was born June 7, 1947 in Gaston County, the son of the late John Wesley and Ruby Whaley Gibson.
Lula Annette Griggs
Mar 12, 2016
Lula Annette Griggs, 78, of Dallas, passed away March 12, 2016 at her residence.
She was born June 18, 1937, in Fairfield County, SC, the daughter of the late Fletcher and Inez Truesdale.
Mrs. Griggs loved her family and loved the Lord.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Robert Jolly
Mar 11, 2016
Robert Blair Jolly, 56, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Levine Dixon Hospice House, Huntersville.
Robert was born in Gaston County on September 6, 1959. Â Son of the late Frank A. Jolly and Betty Jolly.
Left to cherish his memories are his sister, Donna Mitchell.
In addition to his parents...
Elsa Jade Howell
Mar 10, 2016
Elsa Jade Howell, of Gastonia, was born sleeping, March 10, 2016 to Jeremy Allen Howell and Kristen Victoria Valverde.
Along with her parents, she is survived by her brother Nickolas Valverde.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Monday at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, officiated by the Revs. Brian and Michael Spargo.
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Clifford Raymond Goble
Mar 10, 2016
Clifford Raymond Goble, 85, of Gastonia, passed away March 10, 2016 at the Brian Center in Gastonia.
He was born December 13, 1930, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Shufford and Dessie Goble.
Clifford was a member of Riverwood Church in Gastonia.
Left to cherish his memories are his...
Mike Wall
Mar 9, 2016
Mike Wall, 66, of Gastonia, passed away March 9, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 26, 1950, the son of the late Paul Lawton Wall.
Left to cherish his memories are his son Larry Chong; daughters Kim Welch, Lisa Carr, Mandy Wall and Mikala Chong; mother Doris Wall Burgess and step-dad...
Linda Farmer Trimnal
Mar 9, 2016
Linda Farmer Trimnal, 67, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016.
Linda was born December 10, 1948 in Gaston County, and is the daughter of the late Guy Thomas and Tessie Cantrell Farmer.
Left to cherish her memories are her two daughters, Sherry Poteat and husband Tom of Belmont, Patty Trimnal Martin and husband...
Doris Peggy Jones
Mar 9, 2016
Doris Peggy Jones, 86, of Gastonia, passed away March 9, 2016 at her residence.
She was born July 3, 1929 in Oak Park, GA, the daughter of the late James and Hattie Hewitt.
All services are private.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Stephen Philip Strickland Sr.
Mar 9, 2016
Stephen Philip Strickland, Sr., 57, of Kings Mountain, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
Stephen was born in Cleveland County on March 16, 1958. Stephen is the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Strickland, Sr. and Ruth Edwards Neal.
He loved his family, loved to play music. He had a...
Daniel "Dan" David Duncan
Mar 9, 2016
Daniel "Dan" David Duncan, 85, of Lowell, passed away March 9, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born May 28, 1930, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Prosey and Fronia Duncan.
Dan was a member of Lowell Church of God.
Left to cherish his memories...
William "Bill" Roper
Mar 9, 2016
William "Bill" Roper, 78, of Stanley, passed away March 9, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 3, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, the son of the late Beauford and Louise Roper.
Bill was a member of First Baptist Church in Stanley. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was...
Joan Cook "Larice"
Mar 8, 2016
Joan Cook "Larice", 64, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 8, 2016, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
She was born June 16, 1951 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Edna Revels.
Mrs. Cook was the best wife, mother, maw-maw and friend anyone could ask for.
She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Katie Denton Hawkins
Mar 7, 2016
Katie Denton Hawkins, 85, of Gastonia, passed away March 7, 2016 at Belaire Healthcare Center.
She was born April 24, 1930 in Hiwassee, GA, the daughter of Samuel Franklin Denton and Mary Magdelene Garrett Denton.
Katie was a life-long member of East Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
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