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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Evelyn Mae Laircey

Evelyn Mae Laircey

Aug 11, 2014

EVELYN MAE LAIRCEY Evelyn Mae Laircey, 78 passed away August 11, 2014 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Married to the late James Odell Laircey. Evelyn, born April 12, 1936 in Tacoma WA, to the late Roger Joseph and Norma Bell DuCharme. Surviving relatives, brother David DuCharme (LB), sister Mary Ranahan, and four sons Roger, Harold, Terry, and Jerry Laircey....

Bobby "Joe" Fowler

Bobby "Joe" Fowler

Aug 11, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Bobby "Joe" Fowler, 73, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, August 11th, at his residence. He was born September 8, 1940 native of Gaston County, son of the late, Ralph and Edna Fowler. Joe was a veteran of the US Air Force. He retired after 32 years with Public Service Natural Gas. A memorial service will be held...

Bobby Earl Snipes

Bobby Earl Snipes

Aug 10, 2014

Mount Holly, NC - Bobby Earl Snipes, 77, of Mount Holly, passed away August 10, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1936 in Pickens County, SC son of the late Floyd and Irene Snipes. A celebration of life service will be held 1:00 pm on Wednesday at Community Pentecostal Center - 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd., Stanley, NC...

Betty Lutz Herman

Betty Lutz Herman

Aug 9, 2014

Betty Grace Lutz Herman, 80, of Bessemer City, passed away August 9, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born February 11, 1934, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ambrose and Alda Beam Lutz. A funeral service will be held 2pm on Tuesday at Landers Chapel United Methodist Church, 1205 Long Shoals Road, Lincolnton, officiated by Rev....

Evelyn Parrott Arrowood

Evelyn Parrott Arrowood

Aug 8, 2014

Evelyn Parrott Arrowood, 81 of Gastonia, passed away August 8, 2014, after a brief battle with cancer, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born March 18, 1933 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Wilburn Parrot and Ethel Blanton Parrot. Evelyn was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she displayed her love of music by participating...

Thomas Marion "Doc" Steedly

Thomas Marion "Doc" Steedly

Aug 3, 2014

Thomas Marion "Doc" Steedly, of Bessemer City , passed away on August 3, 2014. He was the son of the late Buck Steedly and Mable Crowe Clanton. Mr. Steedly proudly served in the United States Armed Forces and was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Post 243 of Bessemer City and VFW Post 9337 of Gastonia. He was a...

Rev. J. Frank Herman

Rev. J. Frank Herman

Aug 3, 2014

"Big Frank" Rev. J. Frank Herman, 75, passed away August 3, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born a native of Gaston County on August 7, 1938 son of the late, Judson and Frances Herman. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Herman; son, Zach Herman and wife, Peggy; daughters, Teri Bledsoe and husband,...

Bobby Joe Green

Bobby Joe Green

Aug 3, 2014

Bobby Joe Green, 76, of Gastonia, passed away August 3, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born a native of Gaston County on June 16, 1938, son of the late James and Lillian Green. Bobby was a veteran of the US Navy who served in Japan and Hong Kong, China. He was an avid sports fan of all...

Sonja Delona Hulon

Sonja Delona Hulon

Aug 2, 2014

Stanley, NC - Sonja Delona Hulon, 66, of Stanley, passed away August 2, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born August 28, 1947 in Wise County, VA, daughter of the late Nick and Marie Kalinski. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Frances Chapman

Frances Chapman

Aug 1, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Frances Chapman, 90, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born July 11, 1924, in Catawba County, NC. Mrs. Chapman was a member of Chapel Grove Church of God and was retired from Parkdale Mills in Gastonia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Margaret Underwood; husband, Douglas...

Jane Moore Spidel

Jane Moore Spidel

Jul 30, 2014

Jane Moore Spidel, 79, of Stanley, passed away July 30, 2014 at her residence. She was born native of Gaston County June 11, 1935, daughter of the late Harry and Daphne Moore. A celebration of her life service will be held 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 27th at First United Methodist Church - 217 N. Main Street, Stanley, officiated by...

Marion Robert Frisbee

Marion Robert Frisbee

Jul 30, 2014

Marion Robert Frisbee, 68, of Gastonia, passed away July 30, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1946 in York County, SC, son of the late, Jesse James and Jeanette Frisbee. Marion is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Janet Frisbee; daughters, Angela Caldwell, Lori Robbins and Bobi Frisbee; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother,...

David Allen Horne

David Allen Horne

Jul 28, 2014

David Allen Horne, 61, of Belmont passed away July 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1953 in Mecklenberg County, son of the late Dempsey and Gloria "Peggy" Horne. A Memorial service will be held 6 pm on Sunday at North Gaston Church of God - 1310 Dallas Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, officiated by Pastor Andy Nicholson. Visitation...

Shirley Boone Allen

Shirley Boone Allen

Jul 28, 2014

Charlotte, NC - Shirley Boone Allen, 79, of Charlotte, passed away July 28, 2014 at Royal Park Rehabilitation and Health Center of Matthews. She was born March 22, 1935 in Rutherford County, daughter of the late Dillard and Lela Boone. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Fannie Sides Lillie

Fannie Sides Lillie

Jul 28, 2014

Fannie Sides Lillie, 85, of Dallas passed away July 28, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born August 7, 1928 in Cabbarus County daughter of the late, Homer and Abbie Sides. She is survived by: son, Eddie Harris and wife, Gerri; brothers, Albert and Warnie Sides; sisters, Mildred Mullin and Pat Hallman; grandchild, Corum M. Harris and...

Marlee Lynn Hord

Marlee Lynn Hord

Jul 26, 2014

Marlee Lynn Hord, infant daughter of, Travis Hord and Kelly Lynn Barrett Hord passed away July 26, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center of Lincolnton. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Edward Ellison

Edward Ellison

Jul 26, 2014

Lincolnton, NC - Edward Ellison, 71, of Lincolnton, passed away July 26, 2014, at Brian Center of Lincolnton. Edward was born November 3, 1942 in Gaston County. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Rueben Mark Ledford

Rueben Mark Ledford

Jul 26, 2014

Dallas, NC - Reuben Mark Ledford, 57, of Dallas passed away July 26, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born January 4, 1957 in York County, SC, son of the late, Ual and Shirley Ledford. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. A memorial service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday...

Bertha Stewart Gibby

Bertha Stewart Gibby

Jul 23, 2014

Bertha Stewart Gibby, 89, of Gastonia passed away July 23, 2014 and the angels are rejoicing as another saint has come home. She was born December 20, 1924 in Cherokee County, daughter of the late Pearlie and Cordilla Stewart. Bertha was a member of the South Gastonia Church of God, where she was actively involved in all church ministries, especially...

Jan Shytle

Jan Shytle

Jul 19, 2014

Jan Shytle, 51, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of York County, SC, she was born April 15, 1963, daughter of the late James and Helen Taylor Shytle. A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Larry Soles and Pastor Barry Philbeck, will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, July...

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