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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

William Donald Flowers, Sr.

William Donald Flowers, Sr.

Jun 9, 2015

William Donald Flowers, Sr., 82, passed away Tuesday June 9, 2015 at the Brian Center. He was born March 8, 1933 in Kings Mountain, He was the 5th child of the late Thomas Flowers and Stella Beatty Flowers. Mr. Flowers attended Kings Mountain public schools, where he played on the football team in high school and was president of his...

Barbara Dodson Downam

Barbara Dodson Downam

Jun 9, 2015

Barbara Dodson Downam, 83, of Lincolnton, passed away June 9, 2015 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 5, 1932 in Grant County, Indiana, daughter of Irma Dodson Alber, 98 and the late Russell Edward Dodson. She was a member of Dallas Baptist Church and a member of Woodmen of the World of Gastonia. Barbara was also a hair...

Roxine "Cheryl" Mckeehan Hullett

Roxine "Cheryl" Mckeehan Hullett

Jun 9, 2015

Roxine "Cheryl" McKeehan Hullett, 66, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord June 9, 2015. She was born a native of Gaston County November 12, 1948, daughter of the late James "Wood" and Vinette McKeehan. Roxine had a great faith in the Lord and strived to be a help to others. She was a dedicated, loyal and humble...

Larry Eugene Estes

Larry Eugene Estes

Jun 9, 2015

Larry Eugene Estes, 54, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mecklenburg County on August 31, 1960, son of the late Roy and Mildred Estes. All services are private. Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice - PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene...

Rev. Wayne Kirk

Rev. Wayne Kirk

Jun 8, 2015

The Reverend Wayne Kirk, 87, of Bessemer City passed away peacefully the afternoon of Monday, June 8, 2015 at Alexandria Place. He was born March 9, 1928 in Lincoln, Nebraska son of the late Arthur and Bessie Kirk. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 Saturday Morning at Carson Memorial Baptist Church, Kings Mountain officiated by Pastor...

Robert Benjamin Putnam

Robert Benjamin Putnam

Jun 4, 2015

Robert Benjamin Putnam, 47, of Gastonia passed away June 4, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. Robert was employed by United Construction, in Charlotte for over 15 years. He was born June 11, 1967 in Cleveland County. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Cecilia Cole Putnam, of the home; mother, Dian Putnam Dickey of Gastonia and step...

Clyde Avery Foy Jr.

Clyde Avery Foy Jr.

Jun 3, 2015

Clyde Avery Foy Jr., 67, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 3, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was son of the late Clyde Avery Foy Sr. and Louise Loftin Foy. The family would like to thank Dr. Ronald Digby, Dr. Lance Diehl, Dr. Michael Case and the staff of the Robin...

James Nathan Marshall

James Nathan Marshall

Jun 3, 2015

James Nathan Marshall, 62, of Gastonia, passed away on June 3, 2015 at his home. He was born January 1, 1953 in Wayne County, NC, son of the late Charlie and Anna Perry. "I love my family " is something James announced often at cookouts, tailgates, holidays - relishing any occasion to eat, drink and be merry with his family...

Phyllis Inez Parris

Phyllis Inez Parris

Jun 2, 2015

Phyllis Inez Parris, 75, of Gastonia, passed away June 2, 2015 at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia. She was born March 3, 1940 in Haywood County the daughter of the late Ruby Walker Moose. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Steve Douglas Parton

Steve Douglas Parton

Jun 1, 2015

Steve Douglas Parton, 62, of Lowell, passed away June 1, 2015. He was born August 7, 1952, native of Gaston County, the son of the late Elmore Allen and Mabel Lee Storey Parton Rikard. A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd. The family will receive friends...

Coy Hoyle Moss

Coy Hoyle Moss

May 31, 2015

Coy Hoyle Moss, 86, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, May 31, 2015 from his residence. He was born in Gaston County, the son of the late James Henry and Laura Bess Moss. Coy attended The Refuge Church of Clover. He was an avid carpenter and was loved by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memories are his...

James Thomas King

James Thomas King

May 30, 2015

It is with deep sadness that the family of James "Jay" Thomas King, 73 of Belmont, announce his passing on May 30, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Our sorrow is tempered by the knowledge that he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born August 27, 1941 in Mitchell County, son of the late James...

Faye May Cook

Faye May Cook

May 30, 2015

Faye May Cook, 80, of Gastonia, passed away May 30, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born a native of Gaston County, April 25, 1935, the daughter of the late, George Harlan May and Trilba Young May. Faye was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Thelma Cobb; grandchildren, Gary...

Bobbie Beaty Turner

Bobbie Beaty Turner

May 30, 2015

Bobbie "B.J." Beaty Mathis Turner, 84, of Sharon, SC passed away May 30, 2015, at her residence. She was born February 24, 1931, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Thomas and Ollie Beaty. A graveside service is to be held 2pm Tuesday, at Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, 5323 Union Rd, Gastonia. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of...

Larry Alexander Ware

Larry Alexander Ware

May 29, 2015

Larry Alexander Ware, 71, of Gastonia, passed away May 29, 2015, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born September 7, 1943, in Greenville, SC, the son of the late Carl Alexander and Lela Lewis Ware. Larry was a Veteran of the United Sates Army and retired from Gaston County Schools as an elementary school teacher. He was...

Margaret Alice Purkey Taylor

Margaret Alice Purkey Taylor

May 29, 2015

Margaret Alice Purkey Taylor "Granny", 80, of Bessemer City, passed away May 29, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born January 28, 1935 a native of Gaston County the daughter of the late, Clyde W. and Daisy Purkey. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Susan Halk and husband, David of Gastonia, Diane Jones and...

Elizabeth Hendrix Bishop

Elizabeth Hendrix Bishop

May 28, 2015

Elizabeth Hendrix Bishop, 58, of Charlotte, passed away May 28, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1956 in Gaston County the daughter of June Harper Hendrix and the late Paul Lewis Hendrix, Sr. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Saturday at East Clover Church of God, 743 Church Park Drive, Clover, SC. The family...

Brenda Helms Smith

Brenda Helms Smith

May 28, 2015

Brenda Helms Smith, 75, of Cramerton, passed away May 28, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born a native of Gaston County May 21, 1940, daughter of the late, John Leonard Sutton and Ruby Helms Kearns. Left to cherish her memories are children, James and Chris Anthony, Paula and Bobby Hudspeth, Penny and Mike Edwards all from Cramerton;...

Bobby "Bob" Owensby

Bobby "Bob" Owensby

May 27, 2015

Bobby "Bob" Owensby, 83, of Gastonia, passed away May 27, 2015, at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born, a native of Gaston County on November 12, 1931, the son of the late William Davis and Sarah Estelle Owensby. Bob was a US Army Veteran and retired from AB Carter. He was a member of American Legion - Absher-Flowers Post #...

Michael Lee Bradley

Michael Lee Bradley

May 26, 2015

Michael Lee Bradley, 61, of Alexis, passed away May 26, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1953, a native of Gaston County, son of the late George Monroe and JoAnn Long Bradley. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Heather and husband, Kelly R. Jordan; grandsons T.J. Evans, Dustin Hunter and Gabe Hicks; great-grandson, Bryson...

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