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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Iola Gibson Lewis

Iola Gibson Lewis

Jul 13, 2015

Iola Gibson Lewis, 94, of Gastonia passed away on July 13, 2015 at Brookdale New Hope Assisted Living, Gastonia. She was born December 30, 1920 in Dillsboro, NC, to the late Frank Gibson and Pearlie Elders Gibson. She worked for many years in textiles and retired from Pledges. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses since 1960. The family...

Margaret Rose Thompson

Margaret Rose Thompson

Jul 12, 2015

Margaret Rose McGirt Thompson, 75, of Kings Mountain, passed away July 12, 2015, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born June 26, 1940, in Robeson County, daughter of the late Marvin McGirt and SuFronia Chavis McGirt. Margaret was a member of Mt. Airy Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother and was loved by all. Along with...

Donald "Donnie" Reece Lovin

Donald "Donnie" Reece Lovin

Jul 12, 2015

Donald "Donnie" Reece Lovin, 61, of Gastonia, passed away July 12, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 28, 1953 in Robbinsville, son of the late Christine Lawhorn and Clyde Lovin, Jr. Donnie was an avid sports fan and loved spending time with his family. He attended Victory and Hunter Huss Schools. He was employed by Cinderella Knits for...

Marsha Hendrix Rush

Marsha Hendrix Rush

Jul 11, 2015

Marsha Hendrix Rush, 68, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born December 17, 1946 in York County, daughter of the late Marvin Hendrix and Mildred Norris Hendrix. Marsha had an amazing zest for life and lived her life to the fullest. She had a big...

Anne Petrie Walker

Anne Petrie Walker

Jul 10, 2015

Anne Petrie Walker, 46, of Lowell, passed away July 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1969 in Oswego, NY, daughter of the late Martin and Karen Petrie. A memorial service will be held 5 pm Thursday at Chapel Grove Baptist Church - 716 Camp Rotary Road, Gastonia. The family will receive friends following the service at...

Gary "Mouse" Jones

Gary "Mouse" Jones

Jul 10, 2015

Gary "Mouse" Jones, 64, of Blacksburg, passed away July 10, 2015, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1950, in Gaston County, son of the late James Robert Jones, Jr. and Jean Setzer Jones. A celebration of life Service will be held 5pm on Friday, at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 South York Rd.,...

Bertha Baldwin Brafford

Bertha Baldwin Brafford

Jul 10, 2015

Bertha Baldwin Brafford, 91, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 10, 2015 at her home. She was born February 28, 1924 in Gaston County, daughter of the late James Baldwin and Chloe Stroupe Baldwin. A celebration of Mrs. Brafford's life will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated...

Bessie Kephart

Bessie Kephart

Jul 9, 2015

Bessie Grooms Kephart, 94, of Gastonia and formerly of Lowell, where she had resided with her husband, passed away July 9, 2015 at Brookdale Union. She was born January 15, 1921 in Swain County, daughter of the late Arthur Chester and Cora Mae Grooms. Bessie was a lifetime church member of W. Cramerton Baptist Church and was formerly employed with...

Dwight Buddy Sellers, Sr.

Dwight Buddy Sellers, Sr.

Jul 9, 2015

Dwight Buddy Sellers, Sr., 83, of Gastonia, passed away July 9, 2015 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation. He was born February 8, 1932, native of Gaston County, son of the late, Alton George and Lula Mae Sellers. Dwight was a US Army Veteran. He retired from Duke Energy. He was a former member of Love Memorial Baptist Church and is...

Donna Reynolds Philbeck

Donna Reynolds Philbeck

Jul 6, 2015

Donna Reynolds Philbeck, 57, of Lincolnton, passed away on July 6, 2015 at Heath House Assisted Living, Lincolnton. She was born July 28, 1957 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jack Reynolds and Evelyn Blackwood Reynolds. The family will receive friends 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m....

Charles "Charlie" Franklin Faile

Charles "Charlie" Franklin Faile

Jun 30, 2015

Charles "Charlie" Franklin Faile, 70, of Gastonia, passed away June 30, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1945 in Lancaster, SC, the son of the late Paul and Lucy Faile. He is survived by his loving wife, Jenny Faile; sons, Paul Faile and wife, Jessica of Orlando, Glenn Faile and wife, Melissa of Gastonia; brother,...

Ernest Dana Rimbold

Ernest Dana Rimbold

Jun 28, 2015

Ernest Dana Rimbold, 55, of High Shoals, passed away June 28, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born September 26, 1959, in Hancock County, ME, son of the late Ernest Dana Sanborn and Bernice Rich Edmond. There will be no services. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

George L. Bradshaw

George L. Bradshaw

Jun 27, 2015

George L. "Sonny" Bradshaw Jr., 69, of Lincolnton, passed away June 27, 2015, at his residence. He was born June 10, 1946, in Gaston County, son of the late George Leon Bradshaw Sr. and Effie Sarah Jane Spencer Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw loved his family. He enjoyed going to the beach and loved to spend his time fishing and camping. He...

Doyle Lecompte Berryman

Doyle Lecompte Berryman

Jun 26, 2015

Doyle Lecompte Berryman, 75, of Gastonia, passed away June 26, 2015, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born June 21, 1940, in Gaston County, son of the late Reese Berryman and Myrtle Starr Berryman. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by Jonathan Alan Berryman. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Jane Berryman; and...

Anna Louise Brundage

Anna Louise Brundage

Jun 25, 2015

Anna Stephens Brundage passed with peace and grace June 25 with family and loved ones at her side. Predeceased by her husband's Frank Brundage and Holland Stephens. Survived by her brother Claude Howell and Jimmy (Laurel) Howell; children Debbie (Jimmy) Tuttle, John (Amy) Saunders and Anissa Saunders; grandchildren Jamie Tuttle, Drew Tuttle, Shelby Saunders, Jack Saunders, Chloe and Izzy. Anna...

Margaret Elizabeth Boone

Margaret Elizabeth Boone

Jun 25, 2015

Margaret Elizabeth Boone, 93, of Bessemer City went to be with the Lord June 25, 2015 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born a native of Gaston County, October 9, 1921 daughter of the late Paul Giles and Nancy Ella Townsend. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

James Dewey Crossley Jr.

James Dewey Crossley Jr.

Jun 23, 2015

James Dewey Crossley Jr., 63, of Shelby, passed away on June 23, 2015 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born July 27, 1951 in Cleveland County, son of the late James Dewey Crossley Sr. and Maude Allison Tesseneer Crossley. A memorial service will be held 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia. The...

Ana Elena Santiago Guzman

Ana Elena Santiago Guzman

Jun 22, 2015

Ana Elena Santiago Guzman, 72, of Gastonia, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away on June 22, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. She was born September 12, 1942 in Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Emilio Santiago and Marcelina Abrams Santiago. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216...

Lena Bullard

Lena Bullard

Jun 22, 2015

Lena Bullard, 59, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 22, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born May 12, 1956 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ernest Lee Bullard and Lucille Blanton Bullard. Lena worked for Pharr Yarns at the Lowell / McAdenville Plant for 39 ½ years. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m....

Ronnie Daryl Hallbrook

Ronnie Daryl Hallbrook

Jun 22, 2015

Ronnie Daryl Hallbrook, 60 went to be in the Lord's care June 22, 2015. He was born July 23, 1954, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late William "Ted" and Violet Cash Hallbrook. Ronnie was a US Army veteran. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

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