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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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.
Left...
Bobby Joe Hudspeth
Mar 5, 2016
Bobby Joe Hudspeth, 60, of Cramerton, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home.
He was born December 29, 1955, in Gaston County, son of the late Leonard Raymond Hudspeth and Millie Anderson Hudspeth.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in...
Sonja "Lynn" Melton
Mar 4, 2016
Sonja "Lynn" Melton, 60, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, at Caromont Regional medical center in Gastonia.
She was born March 2, 1956, in Cleveland County, daughter of Mildred Martin Melton and the late Eugene Barrett.
Lynn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church...
Tina Walden
Mar 4, 2016
Tina Walden, 41, of Lowell, passed away on March 4, 2016, at her home.
She was born December 30, 1974, in St. Petersburg, Florida, daughter of Barbara Clayton Fite and the late Floyd James Detter.
Tina loved her family dearly.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2016, at...
Kenneth Lee Helms
Mar 3, 2016
Kenneth Lee Helms, 75, of Gastonia, passed away March 3, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 20, 1940, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late John Wesley Helms, Sr. and Blanche Marie Waters Helms.
Kenneth was a member of the Moose Lodge in Gastonia and an avid golfer....
Pegi A. Herbert
Mar 2, 2016
Pegi A. Herbert, 91, of Mt. Holly, passed away March 2, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 6, 1924 in Galway, Ireland, the daughter of the late Thomas and Kathleen McDonagh.
Pegi was a professional chiel dancer. She taught Gaelic in Ireland to government employees to qualify for professional exams. She...
Mona Beatrice Costales Baumgardner
Mar 1, 2016
Mona Beatrice Costales Baumgardner, 82, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 1, 2016, at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain.
She was born April 4, 1933, in Mandelson ,Wyoming  daughter of the late Samuel Costales and Eva Lopez Costales.
Mrs. Baumgardner was a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Gastonia.
The family...
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