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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Jerry Edward Goble
Apr 26, 2016
Jerry Edward Goble of Gastonia died April 26th. He was born December 31, 1957, son of Dole Goble the late Edward Monroe Goble.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Monroe Goble.
Along with his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Elmer Beaver (Toni) and Alfred Beaver, both...
Jareth Morrison Long
Apr 26, 2016
Jareth Morrison Long, infant child of Bradley Usery and Leah Nicole Long passed away in his sleep on April 26, 2016.
He was born a native of Gaston County on March 11, 2016.
A gathering of friends will be held 6 – 7:30 pm Saturday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S....
Charles Richard Hodge
Apr 26, 2016
Charles Richard Hodge, 85, of Gastonia, passed away April 26, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 17, 1930, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late John and Ora Hodge.
Charles was a US Army Veteran and a member of Linden ARP Church in Gastonia. He was the first...
Lillie Faile Flynn
Apr 22, 2016
Lillie Faile Flynn, 75, of Gastonia, passed away April 22, 2016 at her residence.
A native of Chesterfield Co., SC, she was born January 28, 1941 daughter of the late William and Bertha Faile.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Flynn Sr.; two daughters-in-law; and brothers and...
Virginia B. Hudson
Apr 21, 2016
Virginia B. Hudson, 79, of Dallas, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at her home.
She was born February 22, 1937, in Calhoun County, WV. Daughter of the late Russell Slider and Lydia Pearl Slider.
Services will be held 6:00pm Friday at Light House of Hope, 165 Upper Armstrong...
Claude "Zeke" Vinsant
Apr 19, 2016
Claude "Zeke" Vinsant, 81, of Gastonia, passed away April 19, 2016 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation.
He was born February 15, 1935 in La Follette, Tenn., the son of the late Emory and Myrtle Vinsant.
Zeke was a member of Yorkwood Church of God, where he was an usher and greeter and also known as...
Ronnie Dean Grant
Apr 19, 2016
Ronnie Dean Grant, 75, of Dallas, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born September 24, 1940, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Wade and Marie Grant.
Ronnie was a member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle Church in Gastonia. He loved to...
Cassandra Robinson
Apr 18, 2016
Cassandra Robinson, daughter of the late Benny Burton and of the late Anna Mae Lightner was born April 27, 1948, in Gastonia, North Carolina. She passed away at her home on Monday April 18, 2016. A loving mother of five, Cassandra was a caring individual who used her life to aid others. She brought...
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Genovese
Apr 15, 2016
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Genovese or better known as Jerry G, 82, of Dallas, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Joseph Genovese and Clara Gorlick Genovese. Jerry was a member and Past Master of Lowell #590 Masonic Lodge AF and AM. He...
Theresa "Tp" Gibson
Apr 15, 2016
Theresa "TP" Gibson, 51, Of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at her home.
She was born November 29, 1964, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Leroy Purkey and Glenda Dellinger Purkey.
TP was a member of Fairview Baptist Church of Gastonia and a former member of West Franklin Baptist Church. She...
Frances "Peggy" Bingham
Apr 13, 2016
Frances "Peggy" Bingham, 86, of Gastonia, passed away April 13, 2016 at Meadowwood Nursing Center.
She was born April 6, 1930 in Monroe, NC, the daughter of the late Curtis and Laura Broome.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving son, Allan Bingham and wife Sheri; grandchildren Lily Bingham and Dean Nanney and wife...
Rena Wells Robinson
Apr 13, 2016
Rena Wells Robinson, 64, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 13, 2016, at her sister's home in Kings Mountain.
She was born April 15, 1951, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Rev. Bob and Betty Wells.
A funeral service will be...
Susan "Sue" Cotterman Absher
Apr 12, 2016
Susan "Sue" Cotterman Absher, 76, of Gastonia, passed away on April 12, 2016, at Brian Center, Gastonia.
She was born September 12, 1939, in Albany, NY, daughter of the late Almon Cotterman and Mildred Shade Cotterman.
Mrs. Absher was a wonderful, loving wife...
Sherry Tucker Painter
Apr 11, 2016
Sherry Tucker Painter, 69, of Lincolnton, passed away April 11, 2016 at her residence.
She was born January 15, 1947 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Stacy Alexander Tucker and Evelyn Moose Tucker.
Sherry was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia. She retired from Ti-Caro Threads as a customer service manager. ...
Robert "Bobby" William Ewart
Apr 11, 2016
Robert "Bobby" William Ewart, 63, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 11, 2016 at his residence.
He was born February 26, 1953 in Gaston County, the son of the late Pearson Monroe Ewart and Gladys Melton Ewart.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Callie L. Ewart; step-sons Billy Keeter and wife Lucy,...
Johnny James Porter
Apr 10, 2016
Johnny James Porter, 58, of Gastonia, passed away April 10, 2016 at his residence.
He was born July 27, 1957, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Woodrow Thomas Porter and Geneva Barrett Porter. Johnny was a proud grandfather of four grandchildren and proud uncle of five.
Left to cherish his memories...
Charles Denford Baker
Apr 8, 2016
Charles Denford Baker, 89, of Lowell, passed away April 8, 2016 at his residence.
He was born January 22, 1927 in Jefferson County, TN, the son of the late Mitchell Woodie and Maude Baker Woodie.
Left to cherish his memories are his daughters Kay Whitesides and Brenda Nalley; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren and...
Lewis Hoopaugh
Apr 8, 2016
Lewis Patton Hoopaugh, 72, of Gastonia, passed away April 8, 2016 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.
A Gaston County native, he was born July 26, 1943, son of the late Ruby Anderson.
He was a US Airforce veteran.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Maydean Hoopaugh; son, John...
Pamela Burns
Apr 8, 2016
Pamela Phillips Burns, 60, of Gastonia, passed away April 8, 2016 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.
A Charlotte native, she was born April 15, 1955, daughter of Herman Phillips of Gastonia and Shirley Robinson of Lancaster, SC.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband Doug Burns; son, Duon Moore of Gastonia;...
Harold D. Pigford
Apr 7, 2016
Harold D. Pigford, 78, of Belmont, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the Brian Center, Gastonia.
Harold was born November 26, 1937, in Henrietta, SC, the son of Edwin Clyde Pigford and Estelle Kiser Pigford.
A gathering of friends will be held 2 pm on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Gaston Christian Church, 5339...
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