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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
David Matheney
Nov 10, 2014
David Matheney, 57, of Lowell, passed away November 10, 2014, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1957 in Cleveland County, son of the late Troy Mack and Patsy Joan Matheney. David loved his family, he never met a stranger. He loved the outdoors and to play golf. David loved and lived life to its fullest. He...
Ellen Stiles Rankin
Nov 10, 2014
Ellen Stiles Rankin, 87, of Gastonia, passed away November 10, 2014 at Alexandria Place. She was born in Sylva, NC to the late Clarence and Edith Stiles. Ellen worked at Carolina Mills for 57 years. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she loved caring for the children in the nursery. Her family was very important to...
Christine Miller Bushnell
Nov 10, 2014
Christine Miller Bushnell, 86, of Stanley, passed away November 10, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1928 in Fairchance, PA, daughter of the late Rev. Harry Elijah Miller and Malinda Jane Miller. Christine was a member of Message of Love Church in Belmont and past president of Questers of Antique Restoration. She is survived by...
Mary Ruth Grayson
Nov 9, 2014
Mary Ruth Grayson, 70, of Dallas, passed away November 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born July 30, 1944 in Camden, SC, daughter of the late Lillie Starnes. Mary was a member of Praise Temple Worship Center in Dallas. She retired from J.P. Stevens in Cramerton. She is survived by children, Donnie Brady, Robert Eugene Grayson, Jr. and Randy...
Peggy Pickelsimer
Nov 8, 2014
Peggy Pickelsimer, age 83, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. Daughter of the late Marshall Claude Stroupe and Mary Ellen Stroupe Williams, she was born September 20, 1931 in Gaston County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Randall Pickelsimer; grandparents, James Ferguson...
Sheila Parton White
Nov 8, 2014
Sheila Parton White, 42, of Clover, passed away November 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 8, 1971 in Gaston County, daughter of Kay Tate and the late Robert Parton. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Jimmy White; son, Tyler White; cat, Tommy, Dog, Shake-Shake; brothers, Jimmy Tate (Teena); brothers-in-law, David White, Matthew...
Sherri Allen
Nov 8, 2014
Sherri Baynard Allen, age 43, of Kings Mountain, was born August 9, 1971 and earned her wings November 8, 2014. Sherri was an amazing wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend to all that knew her. Sherri was and always will be her family's hero; the one that could always make you laugh on your worst day. She was loved and...
Wilburn Kuykendall
Nov 8, 2014
Wilburn E. "Kirk" Kuykendall Sr., age 84, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. Son of the late William and Carrie Lovelace Kuykendall, he was born February 24, 1930 in Ellenboro, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Larry Kuykendall; brother, Walter Kuykendall; and sisters,...
Debra Pegg
Nov 7, 2014
Debra Lynn Pegg, age 55, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 7, 1958 in Moline, IL. Debra will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by her mother, Diane Garner of Bessemer City; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Fred Adams of Bessemer City; grandchildren, Zachary Madigan,...
Edward Campbell
Nov 6, 2014
Edward Carson Campbell, age 55, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014. Son of Kenneth Campbell and the late Dorothy Russell Campbell, he was born November 29, 1958 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Eddie was a very kind and loving man. Everyone who knew him loved him. He will be missed more than he will ever know. His Celebration of...
Kaye Reeves
Nov 6, 2014
Kaye Reeves, 71, of Lincolnton, passed away November 6, 2014 at Carolina's Medical Center in Lincolnton. She was born July 20, 1943 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ralph Killian and Ruth McAlister. Kaye was a devoted wife, mother, Mi-Mi to her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She was a Real Estate Broker with Reeves Properties in Gaston County. She was...
Pauline Elizabeth Redmond
Nov 5, 2014
Pauline Elizabeth Redmond, 90, of Mt. Holly, passed away November 5, 2014 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born June 11, 1924 a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Emery and Elizabeth Robinson. A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Friday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated...
Samuel "Sammy" Lamm
Nov 5, 2014
Samuel "Sammy" Lamm, 65, of York, SC, passed away November 5, 2014 at Carolina's Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born July 8, 1949 in Moore County, NC, son of the late Vernon and Rebecca Lamm. Sammy Lamm was known best by his family and friends as generous, loyal and kind. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandpa....
Betty Lou Shull
Nov 4, 2014
Betty Lou Shull, 83, of Bessemer City, passed away on November 4, 2014 at Peak Resources, Cherryville. She was born July 30, 1931 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clyde Abel Hager and Mattie Spencer Hager. Mrs. Shull was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, Bessemer City. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at...
Dawn Black
Nov 4, 2014
Tiffany "Dawn" Black, along with her dog, Chance, died late November 4th due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a fire at her home. She was born on July 20th, 1968, and grew up in Dallas, NC. She is survived by daughter, Hailey LeAnn Black, mother, Patsy Denton Black, father, Michael Bryce Black and wife Lizz, brother, William "Bill" Black and...
Martha Christine Frazier
Nov 4, 2014
Martha Christine Frazier, 86, of Blacksburg, SC passed away on November 4, 2014 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born December 25, 1927 in Union County, she was the last of seven children born to the late Sidney Miller and Etta Lavonnia Hargette Miller. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great - grandmother and great - great -...
Larry Allen Gray
Nov 4, 2014
Larry Allen Gray, 65, of Gastonia, passed away November 4, 2014 in NC. He was born April 5, 1949 in Riverton WY, son of the late Wallace and Bessie Gray. A gathering of family and friends will be held 3 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia, NC.
Murray Edward Mcginnis, Jr.
Nov 3, 2014
Murray Edward McGinnis, Jr., 86, of Gastonia, passed away November 3, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born, February 4, 1928, a native of Gaston County, son of the late, Murray McGinnis, Sr. and Gertie McGinnis. A graveside service will be held 11 am on Thursday at Gaston Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Billy Ginn. The family will...
Jack Lawrence Beaty
Nov 2, 2014
Jack Lawrence Beaty, MSGT USARNG (Retired) - Gastonia, NC- Jack Lawrence Beaty, 85, of Gastonia, passed away November 2, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born February 28, 1929 native of Gaston County, son of the late, Thomas and Ollie Paysour Beaty. Jack was a Retired Master Sergeant of the NC National Guard, a member of...
Larry Joe Williams
Oct 31, 2014
Larry Joe Williams, 54, of Cherryville, died suddenly at home on October 31, 2014. He was born in Gaston County, December 18, 1959, to the late Pruitt and Annie Williams. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Thursday at Emmaus Road Full Gospel Church, 319 Green Chapman Rd, Gastonia, NC, 28056, Springwood section. Rev. William McPeters will be officiating....
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