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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Paul Ray Woody

Paul Ray Woody

Oct 31, 2014

Paul Ray Woody, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 31, 2014, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born Dec. 16, 1952, in Gaston County, son of the late Charles John Woody and Blonde Ardella Hollifield Woody Cage. Paul loved his family especially his grandbabies. His infectious and distinct laugh will be...

Donnie Dodson, Sr.

Donnie Dodson, Sr.

Oct 30, 2014

DALLAS Donnie Dodson Sr., 59, passed away Oct. 30, 2014, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, with his family by his side. Donnie was a loving brother, father, and grandfather. He lived and breathed to give others a reason to smile. Donnie is survived by four children: Dawn Wilkin, Donnie Wesley Dodson Jr., Christopher Dodson, and Stephen Dodson. He...

William "Gene" Scruggs, Sr.

William "Gene" Scruggs, Sr.

Oct 29, 2014

William "Gene" Scruggs, Sr., 76, of Gastonia, passed away October 29, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born February 4, 1938 in Spartanburg, SC, son of the late William and Ruby Henderson. Gene loved his family and pets. He was an avid bowler and could grill an awesome steak. He is survived by his sons, William...

Thomas Wister Balentine, Jr.

Thomas Wister Balentine, Jr.

Oct 28, 2014

Thomas Whister Balentine, Jr., 73, of Cramerton, passed away October 28, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born December 8, 1940 native of Gaston County, son of the late, Thomas Balentine, Sr. A memorial service will be held 6 pm Thursday at Bethesda Full Gospel Tabernacle - 2422 Lowell Bethesda Rd., Gastonia. Visitation will follow the...

Billy Thomas Harmon, Jr.

Billy Thomas Harmon, Jr.

Oct 28, 2014

Billy Thomas Harmon, Jr."Whiskey", 59, of Gastonia, passed away October 28, 2014. He was born August 18, 1955 in Hammond County, Indiana, son of the late Billy T. Harmon, Sr. and Nora Harmon. Billy was a member of Lighthouse Full Gospel Church of Mt. Holly. He was an avid fisherman and a life-long truck driver. He was a selfless man...

Boyce James Rimmer

Boyce James Rimmer

Oct 26, 2014

Boyce James Rimmer, 83, of Gaffney, SC, passed away October 26, 2014 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1930 in Statesville, son of the late Raymond Riley and Texie Rimmer. Boyce was a veteran of the US Army who served during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany for two years where he served in a military...

J.R. Crisp

J.R. Crisp

Oct 25, 2014

J.R. Crisp, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away October 25, 2014 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born May 27, 1958 native of Gaston County, son of the late Hobart Crisp, Sr. A memorial service will be held 5 - 9 pm on Thursday at Happy Day's - 503 Carolina Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052. J.R. is survived...

Paul Caldwell

Paul Caldwell

Oct 24, 2014

Paul Alick Caldwell, 85, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1929 in Lincoln County, son of the late Irene Caldwell. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Terry Braswell; and grandparents, Annie and Early Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell retired from Wix Filters in 1993 after...

Sheila Dale Shields

Sheila Dale Shields

Oct 24, 2014

Sheila Dale Shields, 43, passed away October 24, 2014, at Carolina Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1971, in Gaston County, daughter of Roger Dale Hooper and Pamela Meeks Smith. Mrs. Sheila was a loving, wonderful mother and lived for her husband and children. She loved her family and was very close to them. Sheila was a daddy's girl...

James Norman Jr.

James Norman Jr.

Oct 24, 2014

James "Pop" Norman, 50, of Gastonia, passed away October 24, 2014, at Carolina Specialty Hospital, Pineville. He was born September 9, 1964, in San Antonio, TX, son of James Robert Norman and the late Brenda Smith Norman. Mr. Norman is survived by his wife, Selina Norman; brothers, Dennis Norman, Wilson Norman; father James Robert Norman; children, Cleatis "Shane" Norman and...

Jane Hulick Henson

Jane Hulick Henson

Oct 23, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Jane Hulick Henson, 76, of Gastonia passed away October 23, 2014 at Carolina's Medical Center. She was born July 9, 1938 in Cleveland County, daughter of the late William "Bub" and Mary Hulick. Jane was a retired teacher for Gaston and Cleveland County Schools. A memorial service will be held 6 pm Sunday at Greene Funeral Service...

Howard Crisp

Howard Crisp

Oct 22, 2014

Howard Jay Crisp, 69, of Gastonia, passed away October 22, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1945 in Newberry County, SC, son of the late Enoch Boyd and Liela Margaret Crisp. Howard was a loving husband, father, paw- paw and brother who enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. A memorial service will be...

Michelle Renee` Cosby

Michelle Renee` Cosby

Oct 22, 2014

Michelle Renee' Cosby, 48, of Gastonia, passed away on October 22, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born April 26, 1966 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, daughter of Robert Ray Cosby and Gwyn Lange Willingham Cosby. A gathering of friends will be held 2:00 -3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel , 216 Archie...

Gladys Norene Hill Chavis

Gladys Norene Hill Chavis

Oct 22, 2014

Gastonia - Gladys Norene Hill Chavis went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2014. She was born in Gaston County to the late Horace Creswell Hill and Nora Irene Lyles Hill. She was also preceded in death by nine siblings and her husband Albert Daniel "Sam" Chavis and children Albert Daniel "A.D" Chavis, Jr, Linda Kay...

Eunice Culp

Eunice Culp

Oct 21, 2014

Eunice Culp, 84, of Gastonia passed away October 21, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. Ms. Culp was born December 25, 1929 to the late L.P. and Anita Stokes Arants. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Herman Lee Culp. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 31...

Micheal Keith Miller

Micheal Keith Miller

Oct 21, 2014

Micheal Keith Miller, 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away on October 21, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born December 28, 1953 in Gaston County, son of Gloria Cox Miller and the late Billy Miller. "Mike" was an avid NASCAR and NHRA fan who loved anything that went fast. He was a dedicated father that worked hard...

Scott Gregory Mehrman

Scott Gregory Mehrman

Oct 21, 2014

Belmont, NC - Scott Gregory Mehrman, 61, of Belmont, passed away October 22, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born November 18, 1952 in Minnesota, son of the late John and Patricia Mehrman. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium.

Emily Jean Rhyne

Emily Jean Rhyne

Oct 20, 2014

Emily Jean Rhyne, 74, of Dallas, passed away October 20, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born a native of Gaston County, June 7, 1940, daughter of the late, Rev. Linwood and Rose Pierce. Emily was a member of Center Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Waxhaw. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Bingham of Gastonia; sons, Jeff...

Aloisia Louise Williams

Aloisia Louise Williams

Oct 20, 2014

Aloisia Louise Williams, 80, of Denver, passed away October 20, 2014 at Lakewood Care Center. She was born February 20, 1934 in Germany, daughter of the late, Karl and Kathe Hiermire. A memorial service officiated by the Rev. Vernon Cope will be held 3:30 pm on Sunday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel -1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. Arrangements...

Van "Bill" Love, Jr.

Van "Bill" Love, Jr.

Oct 19, 2014

Van "Bill" Love, Jr., passed away October 19, 2014, at his home. He was born November 1, 1925, in Union County, son of the late Van Buren Love, Sr. and Artie Mae Love. A funeral service will be held 3pm on Wednesday at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 South York Rd. Gastonia, officiating Rev. Willard Whitted and...

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