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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Grady Eugene Hart

Grady Eugene Hart

Nov 24, 2014

Grady Eugene Hart, 77, of Gastonia, went to be with his Heavenly Father, November 24, 2014. He was born August 1, 1937 in Spartanburg, SC, son of the late Clyde Houston Hart and Hulda Martha Jane Lappish. A memorial service will be held 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Zion Baptist Church, 2437 Propst St., Gastonia. Visitation will follow...

Alice M. Garland Burleson

Alice M. Garland Burleson

Nov 24, 2014

Alice M. Garland Burleson, 84, of Gastonia, passed away November 24, 2014 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born March 18, 1930 in Toledo, NC, daughter of the late Blaine and Birdie Garland. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Bob Burleson. A service of remembrance will be held 2 pm Friday at Greene Funeral Service -...

Dorothy Lily Clark

Dorothy Lily Clark

Nov 23, 2014

Dorothy Lily Clark, 83, of Gastonia, passed away on November 23, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Gastonia. She was born July 27, 1931 in Anniston, Alabama, daughter of the late Fount Durrel Jones and Zena Jones. Mrs. Clark was a member of Yorkwood Church of God, Gastonia, for over 40 years. She was formerly employed with Threads as...

Richard Lee Kelly

Richard Lee Kelly

Nov 23, 2014

Richard Lee Kelly, 55, of Kings Mountain, passed away on November 23, 2014 at his sister's Debra Mitchell's home. He was born March 10, 1959 in Gaston County, son of the late James Benjamin Kelly and Mary Blanch Gibson Kelly. A special thank you to the staff and Stephen at Hospice of Cleveland County, Dr. David Cosenza and Dr. Patrick...

Lalla H. Walker

Lalla H. Walker

Nov 23, 2014

Lalla H. Walker, 89, of Gastonia, passed away November 23, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 21, 1925 in York, SC, daughter of the late Robert Grier Hill and Jennie Goble Hill. Lalla retired from Homelite after 30 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Walker; daughter, Vickie Harrell; granddaughter, Angela Harrell and great-granddaughters, Diana,...

Julius "Sonny" Putman

Julius "Sonny" Putman

Nov 23, 2014

Julius "Sonny" Putman, 73, of Gastonia, passed away November 23, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1941 native of Gaston County, son of the late Watson J. Putman and Effie Bass Putman. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated...

Robert Prescott

Robert Prescott

Nov 22, 2014

Robert Joseph Prescott, age 70, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born June 22, 1944 in Massachusetts. Services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Layla Isabella Casey

Layla Isabella Casey

Nov 22, 2014

Layla Isabella Casey, of Gastonia, passed away November 22, 2014, at Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte. She was born January 28, 2014, in Gaston County, daughter of Christopher James Casey and Phoebe Allana Pieper. A memorial service will be held 2pm on Friday at the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia. The family will receive...

David Kelly Sr.

David Kelly Sr.

Nov 22, 2014

David C. "Bud" Kelly Sr., age 80, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. Son of the late Floyd and Jessie Strange Kelly, he was born October 4, 1934 in Gaston County, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald R. Kelly;...

Walter "Dub" Fore

Walter "Dub" Fore

Nov 20, 2014

Walter "Dub" Fore, 82 of Dallas, passed away November 20, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1932 a native of Gaston County, son of the late Walter R. Fore, Sr. and Ella Mae Fore. Dub was a veteran of the US Army, a member of Heaven Bound Baptist Church of Bessemer City, a Press Operator...

Lera B. Bell

Lera B. Bell

Nov 20, 2014

Lera B. Bell, age 94, died at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC on Thursday, November 20, 2014 of natural causes. Born October 8, 1920 in Spur, Texas, she grew up full of joy and laughter with a love of dancing and singing. She lived in many different places - including Texas, Colorado, Idaho and California, before settling in...

Peggy Sue Sisk

Peggy Sue Sisk

Nov 20, 2014

Peggy Sue Sisk, 56, of Dallas, passed away November 20, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1958 a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Rev. Ralph Propst and Ella Coleman. Peggy is survived by her son, the Rev. Johnny Sisk and wife Crystal; daughter, Jenny Owens and husband Eric; brother, Ed Propst and...

Judy Mccants

Judy Mccants

Nov 18, 2014

Judy McCants 1942-2014 Cramerton Judy Lee Walker McCants, 72, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. A Gaston County native, she was born March 13, 1942, daughter of the late Waitsel and Mary Walker. Services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Lillie Sosebee Moose

Lillie Sosebee Moose

Nov 17, 2014

Lillie Sosebee Moose, 97, of Gastonia, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 17, 2014 at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia. She was born March 27, 1917 in Habersham County, Georgia, daughter of the late Issac Sosebee and Ruth Sellers Sosebee. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and wonderful mother -in-law. She enjoyed painting, quilting, crocheting, knitting...

William Edward Robinson

William Edward Robinson

Nov 16, 2014

Greene Funeral Service Tele 704-867-5521 Fax 704-867-4964 William Edward Robinson, 88, of King Mountain passed away November 16, 2014 at his home He was born January 30, 1926 in Gaston County, son of the late Cecil Robinson and Beddie Elkins Robinson. All services will be private. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Jackie Edward Thomas

Jackie Edward Thomas

Nov 16, 2014

Jackie Edward Thomas, Sr., 68 of Catawba, SC, formerly of Summerton, SC passed away November 16, 2014. Born January 27, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Robert Erving and Juanita Thomas. Jackie was a Sergeant with the US Marines Corps, a Vietnam Veteran. He dedicated 20 years of employment to AIG Insurance, and was a member of Charity Lodge...

William "Bill" Eugene Martin

William "Bill" Eugene Martin

Nov 12, 2014

William "Bill" Eugene Martin, 86, of Gastonia, passed away November 12th at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1928 a native of Gaston County, son of the late William Alexander and Esther Hollifield Martin. He was a member and Past Master (1977) of King Solomon Masonic Lodge #704 in Gastonia. He was a member of the Valley...

Billy J Wiggins

Billy J Wiggins

Nov 12, 2014

Billy J. Wiggins, 83, of Gastonia passed away November 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1931 native of Gaston County, son of the late John and Bessie Wiggins. He was a member of Pisgah ARP of Gastonia, a member and Past Master (1995) of King Solomon Masonic Lodge # 704 and a US Army Veteran of...

Larry L. Cloninger

Larry L. Cloninger

Nov 11, 2014

Larry L. Cloninger, 89, of Box Springs Georgia, formerly of Forest City, passed away on November 11, 2014 at Midtown Medical Center West in Columbus, Georgia. He was born January 22, 1925 in Gaston County, son of the late George Henry Cloninger and Era Badger Cloninger and his late step-mother, Leigh Willard Cloninger. Mr. Cloninger was a World War II...

Jimmy Lewis Wilson

Jimmy Lewis Wilson

Nov 11, 2014

Jimmy Lewis Wilson, 80, of Kings Mountain, ambassador of Christ, went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2014 at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby. He was born May 4, 1934 in Gaston County, son of the late Irene Collins and his step-father, the late Fred Collins. Jim was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Gastonia and he also...

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