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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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