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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

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...

Harold Arrendale

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

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.

Left...

James William "Bill" Crawford

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

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

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

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...

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