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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

James Franklin Moore

James Franklin Moore

Mar 14, 2015

James Franklin Moore, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away March 14, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 18, 1942 in Greenville, SC, the son of the late John and Belvia Stone. James is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn Moore; sons, David Stone and William Keese, Sr.; step-son, Anthony Stroupe; daughter, Ellen Moore and husband, Rodney...

Russell Edward Stutzman Jr.

Russell Edward Stutzman Jr.

Mar 14, 2015

Russell Edward Stutzman, Jr., 36, of Clover, passed away March 14, at his residence. He was born May 24, 1978 in Elmira, NY. A memorial service will be held at 10am on Saturday, at Clover Presbyterian Church, 202 Kings Mountain Street, Clover, SC 29710. Visitation will follow the service at the church. Russell is survived by his father, Russell Edward...

William Cyrus "Dub" Dellinger

William Cyrus "Dub" Dellinger

Mar 13, 2015

William Cyrus "Dub" Dellinger, 97 of Shelby, passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 at Hospice at Wendover in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Georgia "Dot" Wortman Dellinger and son, William Steven Dellinger; his parents, David and Sally Dellinger; brother, Alfred Dellinger and sister, Dalphine Black. Mr. Dellinger...

Connie Kirkland Robinson

Connie Kirkland Robinson

Mar 12, 2015

Connie Kirkland Robinson, 65, passed away March 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 16, 1949 a native of Gaston County, daughter of Margaret Long and the late, Jesse Ray Kirkland. Along with her mother, those left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of over 40 years, Bill Robinson of the home; son, Kevin McClure and...

Loyd Garland Crain

Loyd Garland Crain

Mar 12, 2015

Loyd Garland Crain, 93, of Charlotte, passed away March 12, 2015 at Regency Retirement Village. He was born January 8, 1922 in Tellico Plains, TN, the son of the late, Napoleon and Isadora Crain. Loyd was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a US Army Veteran. He retired from Firestone after 35 years of service. Loyd was...

Jack "Pat" Robert Millwood

Jack "Pat" Robert Millwood

Mar 12, 2015

Jack "Pat" Robert Millwood, 72, of Lexington, SC, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away on March 12, 2015 at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, SC. He was born October 9, 1942 in Gaston County son of the late Jack Bob Millwood and Edith Chaney Millwood. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Westview Baptist Church, 3385 Fairview Drive...

David Lamar Gragg

David Lamar Gragg

Mar 11, 2015

David Lamar Gragg, 57, of Clover, SC passed away March 11, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born December 1, 1957 in Gaston County, son of the late John Boone and Mary Jane Gragg. David was a member of Serenity Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Saturday at East Baptist Church, 114...

Annie Bell Hughes

Annie Bell Hughes

Mar 11, 2015

Gastonia - Annie Bell Harris Hughes, 94, passed away March 11, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House, formerly of Brookdale Nursing Home. She was a native of Cherokee County. She is survived by children, John (Judy) Hughes of Salisbury, Sam (Barbara) Hughes of Clover, SC, Harold Hughes of Kings Mountain, Brenda (Bob) Briand of Clover, SC; sister, Betty Gunter Smith;...

Margaret C. Harvey

Margaret C. Harvey

Mar 10, 2015

Margaret C. Harvey, 76, of Gastonia, passed away March 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born June 29, 1938 in Habersham, GA, daughter of the late Paul and Edna Chapman. A graveside service will be held 1 pm Thursday at Hillcrest Gardens - 1508 Charles Raper Jonas Hwy., Mt. Holly. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral...

Gladys Jones Threlkeld

Gladys Jones Threlkeld

Mar 8, 2015

Gladys Jones Threlkeld, 96, of Gastonia, passed away March 8, 2015, at Woodlawn Haven of Mt. Holly. She was born March 25, 1918, in Gaston County, daughter of the late George Franklin Jones and Ethel Martin Jones. Gladys was a member of Trinity United Methodist. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Guy Threlkeld, Sr.; beloved...

Betty H. Fortner

Betty H. Fortner

Mar 8, 2015

Betty Jane Fortner, 86, of Gastonia, passed away March 8, 2015, at Peak Resources of Gastonia. She was born May 16, 1928, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clayton and Effie Hooks. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by granddaughter, Amber Clemmer; 5 brothers; and 1 sister. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Bobby...

Diane Gilleland

Diane Gilleland

Mar 8, 2015

Diane Gilleland, 70, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 8, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1945 a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late James Mauney and Ester Peter. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

Lisa Irene Worthy

Lisa Irene Worthy

Mar 7, 2015

Lisa Irene Worthy, 50, of Shelby, passed away, March 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born May 19, 1964, in Gaston County, daughter of the late George William Worthy and Carolyn Padgett Worthy. Lisa was a very loving mother, who always had a smile on her face. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Gary Carswell, Jr., Quentin...

Barbara Barton Reeves

Barbara Barton Reeves

Mar 7, 2015

Barbara Barton Reeves, 69, of Gastonia, passed away, March 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born September 27, 1945, in Ashe County, daughter of the late Franklin Bryant Barton, Jr. and Ruby Denny. Barbara loved her family. She was a hard worker and loved to work in her garden. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Faye Chatham Guffey

Faye Chatham Guffey

Mar 6, 2015

Bessemer City, NC Faye Chatham Guffey, 86, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. She was born June 15, 1928, the daughter of the late Ensign W. and Tennie Boone Chatham. A loving mother and grandmother, she was always kind in offering assistance to others. Faye was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bessemer City where she had taught...

Shirley C. Dixon

Shirley C. Dixon

Mar 6, 2015

Shirley C. Dixon, 79, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 6, 2015, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born March 26, 1935, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Fredrick Theodore Johnson and Maudine Westbrook Johnson. Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. Along with her parents,...

Betty Walker Mims

Betty Walker Mims

Mar 6, 2015

Betty Walker Mims, 80, of Stanley, passed away March 6, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincolnton. She was born September 11, 1934 in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Freeman Walker and Janie Hutchins. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Thursday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. The family will receive...

Shirley Faile Clark

Shirley Faile Clark

Mar 6, 2015

Shirley Faile Clark, 68, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 6, 2015, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born April 27, 1946, in Lancaster County, daughter of the late Paul and Lucy Faile. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Erwin Lester Clark; son, Robert Clark; granddaughter,...

Raymond Albert Cleveland

Raymond Albert Cleveland

Mar 6, 2015

Raymond Albert Cleveland, 65, of Bessemer City, passed away on March 6, 2015 at his home. He was born December 4, 1949 in Eau Claire County Wisconsin, son of the late Richard Cleveland and Vivian Cleveland. Mr. Cleveland attended Mt. Beulah Baptist Church, Bessemer City. A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at Greene Funeral Service, West...

Wendy Lynn Pierce

Wendy Lynn Pierce

Mar 4, 2015

Wendy Lynn Pierce, 41, of New Orleans, LA, passed away March 4, 2015 in Gastonia at the home of her fiancé, Michael Pereira. She is survived by her son, Frankie of Tampa, Florida; her mother, three sisters and a brother all of Heath Springs, SC. Her father and sister, Sherri of New Orleans. Private services will be held both in...

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