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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Brittany Victoria Proctor Davis

Brittany Victoria Proctor Davis

Jan 5, 2016

Brittany Victoria Proctor Davis, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 5, 2016.

Brittany was a kind, sweet and loving person who will be dearly missed by everyone who loved and knew her.

She attended the former New Beginnings Church of Kings Mountain.

A celebration of Brittany's life will be held on her...

Nickey Lionel Hendricks Sr.

Nickey Lionel Hendricks Sr.

Jan 5, 2016

Nickey Lionel Hendricks, Sr., 70, of Gastonia, passed away January 5, 2016 at his residence.

He was born January 6, 1945, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Marvin Parks Hendricks and Fleta Mae Carringer Hendricks.

Nickey loved to be with his family.  He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing at...

Brenda Sue Hunt

Brenda Sue Hunt

Jan 4, 2016

Brenda Sue Hunt, 65, of Charleston, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016, at her home.

She was born October 10, 1950, in Charlotte, daughter of the late Hazel Robertson.

Brenda was a native of Gaston County and a member of Crossroads Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Along with her mother she was preceded in death...

Glenn Bynum Splawn

Glenn Bynum Splawn

Jan 4, 2016

Glenn Bynum Splawn, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 4, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System Kings Mountain.

He was born March 23, 1940, in Rutherford County, son of the late Horace Leroy Splawn and Onie Mae Poteat Splawn.

Mr. Splawn was a member of Tryon Optimist Club.

A funeral service will...

Jill Adair Rutli

Jill Adair Rutli

Jan 2, 2016

Jill Adair Rutli died on January 2, 2016 in Gastonia, NC.  She was 61.

Jill was born on October 1, 1954 in Ypsilanti, MI to her parents, Joann Heiler and Robert Rutley.  She graduated from Belleville High School in 1973.

Jill grew up in Michigan, but spent several years of her adult life in New...

Clark Ewing Allison

Clark Ewing Allison

Jan 2, 2016

Gastonia – Clark Ewing Allison, 49, passed away on 1/02/16.  He was born on April 6, 1966 in Meadville, Pa., son of Thomas and Faith (Patterson) Allison and resided in Charlotte, N.C.  Clark is survived by both parents, Tom and Faith Allison of Gastonia, N.C., and one sister, Susan Allison of Chicago, Illinois.

He graduated from the...

Charles Laddy Gilbert

Charles Laddy Gilbert

Jan 1, 2016

Charles Laddy Gilbert, 81, of Gastonia, passed away January 1, 2016 at his residence.

He was born March 11, 1934, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late John and Bertie Gilbert.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Scott and Rudy Gilbert.

Mr. Gilbert...

Rev. Richard Clark Jr.

Rev. Richard Clark Jr.

Jan 1, 2016

Rev. Richard F. Clark, Jr., 87, of Dallas, passed away January 1, 2016 at his residence.

He was born August 6, 1928, in Clarksville, PA, son of the late Richard Clark Sr. and Helen Stroman Clark.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Clark Stoneking and Linda Clark...

W. Leon Goodson, Sr.

W. Leon Goodson, Sr.

Dec 30, 2015

W. Leon Goodson, Sr., 75, of Gastonia, passed away December 30, 2015 at the Brian Center.

He was born March 11, 1940, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Charlie Dewayne Goodson and Lillie Fredell Goodson.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Ann Gibson Goodson; children J.R. Goodson and wife Mandee...

Kenneth Pearson

Kenneth Pearson

Dec 29, 2015

Kenneth Pearson, 67, of Dallas, passed away on December 29, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born December 7, 1948, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late William Frank Pearson and Estella Grant Pearson.

Kenny served in the US Army and was a proud Vietnam veteran.

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Jimmy Lee Tart

Jimmy Lee Tart

Dec 28, 2015

Jimmy Lee Tart, 65, of Dallas, passed away December 28, 2015 at his residence.

He was born March 19, 1950 in Union County, the son of the late Samuel Curtis Tart and Margie Kathleen Pruett Tart.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Helen Tart; daughter Susan Tart; granddaughter Heather Vernon; sister Joyce...

James Sandford "Sandy" Reep

James Sandford "Sandy" Reep

Dec 28, 2015

James Sanford "Sandy" Reep, 75, of Gastonia, passed away December 28, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A Gaston County native, he was born October 13, 1940, son of the late Phillip and Parrie Reep.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Alene Reep Lowery and Sheba Louise Reep;...

Marileigh Spivey Watts

Marileigh Spivey Watts

Dec 27, 2015

Marileigh Spivey Watts, 78, of Gastonia, passed away December 27, 2015 at her residence.

She was born October 23, 1937 in Cherokee County the daughter of the late Harley and Florence Spivey.

Marileigh was a member of Alexis Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister and went to be with the Lord....

Angeline Laws Welch

Angeline Laws Welch

Dec 27, 2015

Angeline Laws Welch, 59, of Bessemer City, passed away on December 27, 2015, at her home.

She was born October 13, 1956, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Doyle Laws and Lillian Louvetta Radford Laws.

A funeral service will be held   3:00 p.m. Thursday, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....

Michael Memphis Mayne

Michael Memphis Mayne

Dec 26, 2015

Michael Memphis Mayne, 70, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, December 26, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born February 10, 1945, in Gaston County, son of the late James "Buck" Mayne, Jr. and Annie Buchanan Wiggins.

Michael was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Germany.

Along with...

Glen Vern George Heinz

Glen Vern George Heinz

Dec 25, 2015

Glen Vern George Heinz, 66, of Gastonia, passed away December 25, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center.

He was born August 29, 1949 in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, the son of the late Lavern and Gwendolyn Heinz.

A celebration of life service will be held 6 pm Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel 1503 S....

Hollis "Bud" Burchfield, Sr.

Hollis "Bud" Burchfield, Sr.

Dec 25, 2015

Hollis "Bud" Burchfield, Sr., 76, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015, at his home.

He was born March 14, 1939, in Gaston County, son of the late Woodie Marshall Burchfield and Mary Horton Burchfield.

Hollis was a native of Gaston County and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from...

Rev. Thomas Allen Taylor, Jr.

Rev. Thomas Allen Taylor, Jr.

Dec 25, 2015

The Rev. Thomas Allen Taylor, Jr., 55, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

He was born August 3, 1960, in Gaston County, son of the late Mary "Tommie" Rogers Taylor and Thomas Taylor, Sr.

Reverend Thomas was a member of North Gaston Church of God in Dallas...

Betty Louise Brown

Betty Louise Brown

Dec 24, 2015

Betty Louise Brown, 66, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015, at her home.

She was born June 15, 1949, in Seneca, SC, daughter of the late Broadus Brown and Bernice Brown Keys.

There will be no services conducted as requested by the family.

Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene...

Jerry Lee Allen Jr.

Jerry Lee Allen Jr.

Dec 24, 2015

Jerry Lee Allen Jr., seven months, of Dallas, passed away December 24, 2015, at his home. He was born May 18, 2015, in Lincoln County, son of Jerry Lee Allen Sr. and Stephanie Tillman. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, officiated by  Rev. Dennis Detter. The family will...

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