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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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