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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Doris Jane Smith

Doris Jane Smith

Aug 21, 2015

Doris J. Burkett Smith, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away August 21, 2015 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. A Gaston County native, Ms. Smith was born January 22, 1940, daughter of the late Garland Burkett and Christine Stafford Burkett. All services are private. Condolences may be sent to www.grreenefuneral.com Arrangements are with Greene Funeral Service - West Chapel,...

Paul Mcalister

Paul Mcalister

Aug 20, 2015

A much-loved husband, father, son, and brother, Paul McAlister, 47, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on August 20, 2015, peacefully in his sleep. A funeral Service will be held 11am on Saturday at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 South York Rd, Gastonia. The family will receive friends 6-9pm on Friday at the funeral home. Interment is private....

Hedy Gregory

Hedy Gregory

Aug 20, 2015

Hedy Gregory, 58, formerly of Woodridge Apartments on Houston Street in Mt. Holly, passed away August 20, 2015 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born August 21, 1956 in Cleveland, OH and grew up in Cincinnati, the daughter of Stanley Allen Gregory and the late, Lillian Hazel Gregory. Along with her father, Hedy is survived by her sister, Donna Gregory...

Doyle Paul Brock

Doyle Paul Brock

Aug 20, 2015

Doyle Paul Brock, 89, of Gastonia, passed away August 20, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born July 4, 1926, in Banks Co. GA, son of the late Con and Mandyvine Maxwell Brock. Doyle was a WWII Navy veteran and was a "Jack of all Trades". He was a member of Westview Baptist Church. He retired...

Cecil Russell Bingham

Cecil Russell Bingham

Aug 18, 2015

Cecil Russell Bingham, 83, of Dallas passed away August 18, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born April 6, 1932 in Franklin County, son of the late George Bingham and Clara Bingham Armstrong. Cecil was a member of Victory Hill Baptist Church in Dallas. He was a Korean War Veteran of the US Army where he received...

David Ray Murphy, Sr.

David Ray Murphy, Sr.

Aug 17, 2015

David Ray Murphy, Sr., 61, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away at his residence. He was born June 14, 1954 in Richland County, SC, son of the late Charles and Faye Murphy. David is survived by his sons, David Murphy, Jr. and Jeffery Scott Murphy; daughter, Lisa Michelle Murphy and five grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Ola Mae Carter Warlick

Ola Mae Carter Warlick

Aug 17, 2015

Ola Mae Carter Warlick, 87, of Gastonia, passed away August 17, 2015 at Courtland Terrace. She was born March 25, 1928 in Sampson County, daughter of the late, Sylvester and Fannie Carter. A funeral service will be held 3 pm Friday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. The family will receive friends 1:30...

Richard Lee Boyles

Richard Lee Boyles

Aug 16, 2015

Richard Lee Boyles, 75, of Carillon Assisted Living at Cramer Mountain, passed away August 16, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 30 1940 a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, Henry and Addie Boyles. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Friday at Carillon Assisted Living at Cramer Mountain - 500 Cramer...

Donald Ray Hulcey, Sr.

Donald Ray Hulcey, Sr.

Aug 16, 2015

Donald Ray Hulcey, Sr., 68, of Gastonia, passed away August 16, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1947, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late, Helen Hulcey Ervin and John Ance Hulcey. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 46 years, Clydia Hulcey; son, Donald R. Hulcey II; daughter,...

Ronnie Stuman

Ronnie Stuman

Aug 16, 2015

Ronnie Dean Stuman, 66, of Gastonia, passed away August 16, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. A Gaston County native, he was born January 25, 1949, son of the late Clifford Richard Stuman and Minnie Presswood Stuman. Services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Guy Austin Yeargin

Guy Austin Yeargin

Aug 15, 2015

Guy Austin Yeargin, 89, of Gastonia passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 9, 1925 in Anderson County, SC, son of the late, Eugene Arthur Yeargin and Mattie Bell Bolt Yeargin, where he was one of twelve children, the last remaining child of his parents. Mr. Yeargin was the loving husband of...

Terry Wayne "Satch" Jones

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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