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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Terry Wayne "Satch" Jones
Aug 15, 2015
Terry Wayne "Satch" Jones, 67, of Shelby, passed away August 18, 2015 at Carolina's Health Care System - Cleveland. He was born July 26, 1948 in Jackson County, Ga., the son of the late Roy Eugene Jones, Jr. and Emma Taylor Jones. Terry attended Gospel Light Holiness Church in Gastonia. He was formerly employed with Gaston Fence for over 30...
Edwin Watkins Sr.
Aug 15, 2015
Edwin Randall Watkins, Sr., 76, of Cherryville, passed away August 15, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1938 in Marble, NC, son of the late Emlis and Delsie Anderson Watkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Ronnie L. Watkins and Edwin R. Watkins, Jr.; grandson, Travis Reynolds. Edwin is survived...
Russell "Sid" Sidney Correll
Aug 15, 2015
A great man went to be with the Lord. Russell "Sid" Sidney Correll, 69, of South Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2015. He was born March 8, 1946 in Crowders Mountain, son of the late Frank John Correll and Flonnie Cash Correll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
Judy Lynn Moore
Aug 13, 2015
Judy Lynn Moore, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away August 13, 2015 at her residence. She was born April 2, 1948 in Charlotte, daughter of the late Sylvester William Elwood and Thelma Todd Elwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Judy is survived by her brothers, Gene Elwood , Donnie Elwood , and...
Cora Lanier Rouse
Aug 12, 2015
Cora Lanier Rouse, 81, formerly of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord with her hands raised August 12, 2015. She was born January 13, 1934 in Lenoir County, daughter of the late Rev. Paul Francis Lanier Sr. and Nannie Moore Lanier. Cora was a member of Taylorsville Church of God. She loved the Lord, her family and helping her...
Linda Conley Roland
Aug 12, 2015
Linda Conley Roland, 67, of Gastonia, passed away August 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 6, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late, Joe and Minnie Conley. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Phillip D. Sides and special friend, Frank Macchia; daughter, Heather Sides; brothers, Danny, Randy and Steve Conley; sister,...
Bobbie Warren Slaton
Aug 9, 2015
Bobbie Warren Slaton, 84, of Gastonia, passed away August 9, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born April 27, 1931 in Clover, SC, the daughter of the late, Lester and Ruby Warren. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Denise Bieleski of Gastonia, Kim Helton and husband, Lynn of Lowell; granddaughters, Michelle Albecker, Angie and...
Freda Bernice Penley
Aug 9, 2015
Freda Bernice Penley, 82, of Gastonia, passed away August 9, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born September 14, 1932 in Macon County, daughter of the late, Denver and Delton Holland. Left to cherish her memories are her children, Gilbert Allen Penley, Sharon Penley Bryant, Susan Penley Huntsinger, Nita Penley Harbin; brother, Bryant Holland; sister, Audrey Cook; six...
Charles Dean Thompson
Aug 8, 2015
Charles Dean Thompson, 65, of Gastonia passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1950 in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Robert Lee Thompson and Mable Gibson. Charles was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Gaston County Police Department in 1995 and was a substitute teacher of...
Katie Barnette
Aug 7, 2015
Katie Barnette, 92, of Shelby, passed away August 7, 2015 at Cleveland Pines. She was born June 1, 1923 in Chester County, daughter of the late William and Marion Bigham. Katie was a member of Landmark Baptist Church of Gastonia. She loved her family and friends dearly and will be missed by all. Left to cherish her memories are sons,...
Bertha Massey Jolly
Aug 5, 2015
Bertha Massey Jolly, 85, of Gastonia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 5th, 2015. Bertha was born on May 23rd, 1930 in Banks County, GA and was the daughter of the late Lon & Ophelia Massey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Ernest Jack Jolly. Even though...
Richard Larry Swails
Aug 5, 2015
Richard Larry Swails, 73, of York, SC, passed away August 5, 2015 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born December 1, 1941 in Upson County, GA, son of the late Charles Thomas Swails and Ann Jackson Swails. Richard was a member of the Teamsters Union. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Mildred Swails; sons,...
Martha Jo Johnston Badger
Aug 4, 2015
Martha Jo Johnston Badger, 84, of Gastonia, passed away August 4, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1931, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Earl G. Johnston and Eunice Bridges Johnston. Martha Jo was a member of Myrtle United Methodist Church in Gastonia and Southwest Home Extension Club. She was the...
Charles Jefferson Sexton, Sr.
Aug 2, 2015
Charles Jefferson Sexton, Sr., 69, of Gastonia, passed away August 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 30, 1946 in Balls Creek, Virginia, son of the late Alex and Polly Sexton. Left to cherish his memories are his sons, Charlie Jefferson Sexton, Jr., Terry Sexton and wife, Melissa Hilliard, Gary Sexton and wife, Carla Lewis, Matthew Sexton and...
Roger "Paw Paw" Jennings Culbertson
Aug 1, 2015
Roger "Paw Paw" Jennings Culbertson, 75, of Gastonia, passed away August 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born February 21, 1940 in Cleveland County, son of the late Clarence and Eula Mae Pruitt Culbertson. Mr. Culbertson was a US Navy veteran and was formerly employed with Lion Services of Charlotte. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Eugene "E.J." Lane
Aug 1, 2015
Eugene "E.J." Jackson Lane, 74, of Gastonia, passed away August 1, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1941 in Scott County, VA, son of the late Tom and Mattie Rhoton Lane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and four sisters. E.J. was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...
Edna "Lynn" Darlene Mason
Jul 31, 2015
Edna "Lynn" Darlene Mason, 51, of Gastonia, passed away July 31, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1964 in Evanston, Illinois, daughter of Irvin and Edna Sarvis Cartrette. In addition to her parents, Lynn is survived by her husband, Daniel Mason; daughter, Amanda Clifton and husband, Donnie; brother, Eugene Cartrette; sister, Cindy Cartrette; grandchildren, Zachary...
Fred Lee Moore, Jr.
Jul 27, 2015
Fred Lee Moore, Jr., 67, of Gastonia, passed away July 27, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1948 in Buncombe County, son of Myrtle and the late Fred Lee Moore, Sr. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Frona Moore; sons, Wayne and Clayton Moore, Justin Austin and Little Fred; daughters, Jacklyn and Summer Moore;...
Helen Jewel Cunningham Conner
Jul 26, 2015
Helen Jewel Cunningham Conner, 81, of Gastonia, passed away July 26, 2015, at her home. She was born November 8, 1933, in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Louis Cunningham and Lela Peeler Cunningham Dixon. Helen was a member of Ridge Baptist Church of Gastonia, where she was a former church secretary, Sunday school teacher and involved in W.M.U., GA's...
Robert Arlen Hendrick
Jul 26, 2015
Robert Arlan Hendrick, 78, of Clover, passed away July 26, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 23, 1937 in Glendale, California, the son of the late Helene Matocha Porter. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available to sign online at www.greenefuneral.com
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