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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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