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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Harold Arrendale
Dec 23, 2015
DALLAS, NC – Harold Arrendale, 84, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Mae Beatty Arrendale; parents, B.F. and Kitty McKinney Arrendale; sisters, Lougene Arrendale Carrigan, and Lorraine Arrendale; and brothers, Boyd Arrendale, J.D. Arrendale, Homer Arrendale and Horace Arrendale.   He is survived by daughters,...
Leslie Barrientos
Dec 22, 2015
Leslie Ann Barrientos, 31, of Gastonia, passed away December 22, 2015. She was born a native of Gaston County on August 24, 1984.
Leslie was a loving, caring person who loved her family whole heartedly. She enjoyed life and was a great, loving wife, mother, daughter, aunt and sister. She is missed every day.
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James William "Bill" Crawford
Dec 22, 2015
James William "Bill" Crawford, 92, of Gastonia, passed away on December 22, 2015, at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia.
He was born May 21, 1923, in Gaston County, son of the late James Mott Crawford and Nancy Elizabeth Whitesides Crawford.
Mr. Crawford was a member of Pisgah ARP Church, Gastonia. He served in the US...
Betty Adams Berry
Dec 21, 2015
Betty Adams Berry, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away on December 21, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born December 24, 1932, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Conley Jacob Schronce and Ethel Louise Schronce.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Westview Baptist Church 3385 Fairview Dr....
Barbara "Ruth" Morrow Brooks
Dec 18, 2015
Barbara "Ruth" Morrow Brooks, 72, of Gastonia, passed away December 18, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 1, 1943 in Clover, SC, the daughter of the late Tom and Maggie Morrow. Ruth was a member of Grace Baptist Church and Senior TLC. She was a great woman that was loved and will be missed dearly. Left...
Betty Ann Harmon
Dec 17, 2015
Betty Ann Harmon, 81, of Gastonia, passed away December 17, 2015 at Testa Family Hospice House. She was born April 21, 1934 in Decatur, TN, the daughter of Ernest and Ailene Case. Betty was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. She was a wonderful loving mother and grandmother. Left to cherish her memories are her sons Dennis and Sheila Harmon...
Charles Lindberg Ellis
Dec 16, 2015
Charles Lindberg Ellis, 88, of Mt. Holly, passed away December 16, 2015 at the Brian Center in Gastonia.
He was born July 24, 1927, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Burl and Nettie Ellis.
Charles was employed as a butcher with A&P Supermarkets.
Left to cherish his memories are...
Barbara Shedd
Dec 16, 2015
Barbara A. Shedd, 79, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 16, 2015 at her residence. She was born June 27, 1936 in Belmont, the daughter of the late Eugene and Floymae Stone. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Doug Shedd, Steve Shedd and wife Donna; daughters, Janet Brown, Teresa Bollinger and husband Richard; grandchildren, Sandy Champion, Lorie Parker,...
Max Rupert Sisk
Dec 16, 2015
Max Rupert Sisk, 76, of Dallas, passed away December 16, 2015 at his residence.
He was born June 3, 1939 in Rutherfordton the son of the late David and Rachel Sisk.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 60 years, Mary Sisk; son, Ronnie Sisk and Beth; daughters, Debbie Price and husband, Kenneth,...
Dock N. Ayers Jr.
Dec 15, 2015
Dock N. Ayers Jr., 73, of Gastonia, passed away on December 15, 2015, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born September 2, 1942, in McDowell County, son of the late Dock Nelson Ayers Sr. and Wortlie McKinney Ayers. A celebration of Dock's life will be held 4:30 p.m. Sunday, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie...
Judy Lyn Allen
Dec 15, 2015
Judy Lyn Allen, 50, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 15, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1965 in Corbin, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jesse and Margaret Siler. A funeral service will be held 1Â pm Sunday at Living Word Tabernacle, 4432 Kings Mountain Hwy., Bessemer City. The family will receive friends 6...
Bruce Weaver Coggins
Dec 15, 2015
Bruce Weaver Coggins, 54, of Iron Station, passed away December 15, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1961 in Macon County, the son of the late James and Jean Coggins. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Margie Coggins; son Christopher Coggins; daughter Catherine Runge and brother Henry Coggins. A funeral service will be held...
Teresia "Candy" Fetherston Calhoun
Dec 13, 2015
Teresia "Candy" Featherston Calhoun, 61, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2015. Mrs. Calhoun was a native of Gaston County and was retired from Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Candy was a loving wife and mother to her family. Her grace, strength, and love of God...
Theresa Minni Shope
Dec 13, 2015
Theresa Minni Shope, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on December 13, 2015, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.
She was born February 15, 1937, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late  Auzzie Shields and Lorena Shepard Shields.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, at the First Wesleyan Church of...
James "Jimmy" Summitt
Dec 13, 2015
James A. Summitt (Jimmy), departed this life on December 13, 2015, to rejoice with his heavenly Father after giving a beautiful testimony of faith. He was born December 16, 1937 to the late Henry and Helen Holcomb Summitt. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Carolyn R. Summitt. He is survived by...
James Weaver
Dec 12, 2015
James "Ernest" Weaver, 89, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Alexandria Place.
He was born Dec. 11, 1926, in Gastonia, son of the late James and Bessie Weaver.
James was a member and deacon of Flint Groves Baptist Church. He was a godly and giving...
Wynona Hall
Dec 11, 2015
Wynona Blackwell Hall, 78, of Dallas, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born May 29, 1937, in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Thurman Steven Blackwell and Lola Hunnicutt Blackwell. Wynona was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a lifelong Christian and was dedicated to her church. She was...
Myrtle Rutledge Dohse
Dec 10, 2015
Myrtle Rutledge Dohse, 94, of Gastonia, passed away December 10, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1921 in Gadsden, Alabama, the daughter of the late William Andrew Rutledge and Ruth Fortner Rutledge. Left to cherish her memories are her son Richard "Rick" Branson; daughter Wanda Domin and husband Ray; daughter-in-law Edna "Aunt Mo" Suddreth; grandchildren...
Ace Eaker
Dec 9, 2015
Ace Eaker, 76, of Belmont, passed away December 9, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born September 30, 1939, a native of Gaston County, son of the late Lloyd Lee and Virginia Eaker. Ace was a member of Life Church of Cramerton. He was a retired US Army veteran.  He also retired as a parts manager for Earl...
Crystal Dawn Blair
Dec 6, 2015
Crystal Dawn Blair, 42, passed away December 6, 2015. She was born January 31, 1973 in Cuyahoga County, OH, daughter of Paul Kent Blair and Yvonne Massey. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Thursday at Zion Baptist Church, 2437 Propst Street, Gastonia. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 pm Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service – South...
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