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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
William Bryan Powell Iii
Feb 19, 2015
William Bryan Powell, III, 55, of Gastonia, passed away February 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1959 in Barnwell County, SC, son of Mary Frances Powell and William Bryan Powell, Jr. William was a loving husband and devoted father. His grandson was his buddy. He was a simulator engineer for twenty seven years for US Air....
James Cecil Wiggins
Feb 19, 2015
James Cecil Wiggins, 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1950 in Swain County, the son of the late Charlie and Vina Wiggins. James is survived by his friend, Wanda Kirkland of the home; son, Travis White of Gaffney; brother, George Miller and wife, Lena of Gastonia; niece, Annette Fowler...
Steven Dills I
Feb 18, 2015
Steven Dills I, 59, of Bessemer City, passed away at his home on February 18, 2015. He was born October 28, 1955 in Gaston County, son of the late Clint Dills and Bobbie Lowery Dills. Steven loved his family dearly, he was a devoted husband and wonderful father. He loved his career of being a pipe welder. A memorial service...
Louise Warren Rushing
Feb 17, 2015
Louise Warren Rushing, 82, of Charlotte, passed away February 17, 2015 at White Oak Manor. She was born June 23, 1932 a native of Mecklenburg County. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Saturday at Dixie Mission Center - 9816 Garrison Rd., Charlotte. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Willowdean Moss Greene
Feb 17, 2015
Willowdean Moss Greene, 89, of Lowell, passed away February 17, 2015 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia. She was born February 22, 1925 a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Docie and Clarence Everette Moss, Sr. Willowdean was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She devoted her life to her family. She was a member of West Cramerton...
Jeannine Jackson Rogers Davis
Feb 12, 2015
Jeannine Jackson Rogers Davis, 83, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord, February 12, 2015 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville. She was born July 3, 1931 a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Mildred and William McCoy Jackson. Jeannine was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Vernon "Chief" Bowker
Feb 10, 2015
Vernon "Chief" Bowker, 73, of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 10, 2015 at The Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born November 27, 1941 in Dewey County, South Dakota, son of the late Lawrence Bowker and Florence Grazier Bowker. "Chief" was a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota the old Cheyenne Agency. He was...
Lydia Whitesides Duncan
Feb 9, 2015
Lydia Whitesides Duncan, 85, of Mt. Holly, passed away February 9, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born November 23, 1929 native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late, Joe and Ella Whitesides. Lydia is survived by her husband, Paul Duncan of Mt. Holly; daughter, Joy Hyatt of Mt. Holly; sisters, Cora Lee Herron of...
Charles Vane Miller
Feb 9, 2015
Charles Vance Miller, 76, of Gastonia, passed away February 9, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born January 21, 1939 native of Gaston County, the son of the late Issac and Grace Miller. Charles was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He devoted his life to God, his family and friends. Charles previously attended the Dallas...
Gabrielle Capri Green
Feb 8, 2015
Gabrielle Capri Green, infant daughter of Devon Green and Shenae Gibson, remained peacefully sleeping February 8, 2015. Along with her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Jasyia Huntley, Elijah Gibson and Jesse Stewart. A graveside service will be held 2 pm Sunday at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, officiated by Robbie Cook. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene...
Leonard Edward Scoggins
Feb 8, 2015
Leonard Edward Scoggins, 79, of Clover, passed away February 8, 2015, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill. He was born Aug. 11, 1935, in Gaston County, son of the late James Andrew Scoggins and Ruby Scoggins Shephard. Leonard was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked at Wix for 21 years before retiring and was a member at Living...
Arnold Paul Carver
Feb 7, 2015
Arnold Paul Carver, 77, of Lincolnton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Arnold was born in Banner Elk NC and was the son of the late Rev. Earl Lance Carver and Stella Jones Carver. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. A funeral service will be held 3 pm Wednesday at the South...
Nora Joseph Crouch
Feb 7, 2015
Nora Joseph Crouch, 101, of Morningside Assisted Living, passed away February 7, 2015. She was born October 7, 1913 in Cheraw, SC, daughter of the late George and Lula Joseph. Nora was a member of Loray Baptist Church in Gastonia. She is survived by her sister, Mary Frances Taweel of Newnan, GA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to...
Tommy Cecil Clark
Feb 7, 2015
Tommy Cecil Clark, 88, of Gastonia, went to his heavenly home, Feb. 7, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 2, 1926, in Asheville, NC, son of the late Letcher and Hattie Clark. Tommy was a WWII US Army Veteran who received the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, WWII Victory Ribbon, and Army Occupation Medal...
Linda Melton Baucom
Feb 6, 2015
Linda Melton Baucom, 58, of Gastonia, passed away Feb. 6, 2015, at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born February 8, 1956, in Gaston County, daughter of the late David Kelly Melton and Geraldine Varney Melton. A graveside service will be held 3pm on Wed. at Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia. The family will receive friends following the service at home of...
Lois Ward Henderson
Feb 5, 2015
Lois Ward Henderson, 84, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord, February 5, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born April 24, 1930 in Durham, NC, the daughter of the late Geary and Pearl Ward. Lois was a member of Lowell Church of God. She loved the Lord, her family and her church family. The family wishes...
Ronald Lee Strudwick, Sr.
Feb 5, 2015
Ronald Lee Strudwick, Sr., 69, of Gastonia, passed away February 5, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born July 17, 1945 in Durham, NC, the son of the late Jack and Mattie Small. A funeral service will be held 4 pm Monday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel -1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. The family...
Charles Homer Thayer
Feb 3, 2015
Charles Homer Thayer, 86, of Gastonia, passed away February 3, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1928, in Braxton County, West Virginia, the son of the late, Alfred and Anna Thayer. There will be a private interment at the VA Cemetery in Salisbury, NC. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and...
Judy Glaze Benton
Feb 3, 2015
Judy Glaze Benton, 50, of Gastonia, passed away February 3, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born September 14, 1964 a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Loraine Glaze and the late Kenneth Glaze, Sr. Judy was a member of South Marietta Street Baptist Church in Gastonia. Along with her mother she is survived by brother, Joe...
Luther Brown
Feb 3, 2015
Luther Brown, 64, of Lincolnton passed away February 3, 2015 at Carolina's Medical Center in Lincolnton. He was born November 20, 1950 a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Elmer and Frances Brown. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Friday at Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church -208 North Spargo Street, Dallas. The family will receive friends...
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