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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

William "Bill" Calvin Stiles Sr.

William "Bill" Calvin Stiles Sr.

Apr 28, 2014

William "Bill" Calvin Stiles Sr., 89, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 28, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born August 16, 1924 in Jackson County, NC, son of the late Roy Ester Stiles and Maggie Morris Stiles Clontz. Mr. Stiles was a US Navy veteran and was a member of First United Methodist Church...

Mark Daniel Summitt

Mark Daniel Summitt

Apr 28, 2014

Mark Daniel Summitt, 64, left this earthly home for his heavenly one on April 28, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical in Gastonia with his wife by his side. He was born December 23, 1949, native of Gaston County, son of the late, Mack Lindsey Summitt and Isabell Phillips Beck. He was a United States Army veteran and member of the...

Samuel B. Cannon

Samuel B. Cannon

Apr 28, 2014

Samuel B. Cannon, Sr., 76, passed away April 28, 2014 at Carolina's Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born January 11, 1938 in Crofton, KY, son of the late Roger Logan and Illa Maude Cannon. Samuel was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed outdoor activities, such as fishing and hunting. He also was a fan of the Atlanta Braves...

Johnnie "Rita" Quinn

Johnnie "Rita" Quinn

Apr 27, 2014

Cramerton, NC - Johnnie "Rita" Quinn, 70, passed away April 27, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born, September 23, 1943, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Franklin and Rushie Birchfield Poole. A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated...

David Russell Neitzel

David Russell Neitzel

Apr 27, 2014

David Russell Neitzel, 63, passed away April 27, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born September 13, 1951 in Des Moines, IA, son of the late Margaret Neff. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Billy Joe Turner

Billy Joe Turner

Apr 26, 2014

Billy Joe Turner, 72, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born July 21, 1941 in Union County, NC, son of the late Lawrence and Flossie Woodliff Turner. Mr. Turner was retired from Mastec in Charlotte. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

John Wayne King

John Wayne King

Apr 24, 2014

John "Johnny" Wayne King, 53, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A Gaston County native, he was born March 13, 1961, son of the late James Edgar King, Sr. and Nellie Mae Holland King. In addition to his parents, Mr. King was preceded in death by his sisters, Pinkie Pressly and Kay...

George "Bill" William Hall

George "Bill" William Hall

Apr 23, 2014

George "Bill" William Hall, 83, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 23, 2014, at his home. He was born July 5, 1930 in Halifax County, VA son of the late George and Clara Tuck Hall. Mr. Hall was a watch repairman for 56 years and was last employed at Morris Jewelers. George was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church,...

Louise Jeanette England

Louise Jeanette England

Apr 22, 2014

Louise Jeanette England, 79, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 22, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born March 29, 1935 in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Willie Edgar Greason and Emma Mary Wood Greason. Mrs. England was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. Louise was well known for her loving, humble...

Billy H. Brown

Billy H. Brown

Apr 20, 2014

Billy H. Brown, 75, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 20, 2014. He was born August 26, 1938 in Robbinsville, NC son of the late George Washington Brown and Bessie Lowe Brown. He was loved by all who knew him, he enjoyed NASCAR racing and was an avid fan of Dale Jr....

Steven C. Rowland

Steven C. Rowland

Apr 20, 2014

Steven C. Rowland, 60, of Gastonia, passed away April 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1953, native of Gaston County, son of Lorine Wilson Rowland Tate and the late Ralph C. Rowland, Jr. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday at Maylo United Methodist Church, 1900 Spencer Mountain Rd., Ranlo, officiated by...

Letitia Epperson Hamrick

Letitia Epperson Hamrick

Apr 20, 2014

Letitia Epperson Hamrick, 60, passed away April 20, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband Rockie Hamrick, parents Aubrey G & Mary H Epperson, and brother, Melvin T Starr. Mrs. Hamrick is survived by her sister Susan Epperson Cowan, brother, Andrew Starr and several nieces and nephews. She was a 1971 graduate of Hunter Huss High School, a veteran of...

Betty Eades Payne

Betty Eades Payne

Apr 18, 2014

Betty Eades Payne, 54, of Kings Mountain, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2014, at her residence. She was born August 20, 1959 in Statesville, NC, daughter of Helen Duke Eades and the late Robert Eades. Betty, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, was the owner of Mama Betty's Daycare for 13...

Bruce Wayne Mathis

Bruce Wayne Mathis

Apr 18, 2014

Bruce Wayne Mathis, 54, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 18, 2014, at White Oak Manor. He was born August 17, 1959, in Spartanburg, SC. Funeral arrangements are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

James Edwards

James Edwards

Apr 17, 2014

James Edwards, 69, of Gastonia, N.C., passed away April 17, 2014 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas, N.C. He was born April 9, 1944 in Greenville, SC, son of the late, James and Vastine Edwards. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Friday at Westview Gardens, officiated by Rev. Robin Harris. Arrangements are with the South Chapel...

Ronald "Pops" Williams

Ronald "Pops" Williams

Apr 17, 2014

Clover, SC - Ronald "Pops" Williams, age 77, of Clover, South Carolina, and formerly of Lewistown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Agape Hospice House in Rock Hill, S.C. He was born December 17, 1936 in Springfield, Massachusetts, a son of the late Charles and Elsie Williams. His first wife also preceded Ron in death, Isabel Annie (Maxwell)...

Nina Carver Cleveland

Nina Carver Cleveland

Apr 15, 2014

Nina Carver Cleveland, 50, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 15, 2014 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville. She was born August 21, 1963, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Wylie and Kate Carver. Nina was a member of Open Heart Ministries in Kings Mountain. She was employed for 28 years in Hotel Hospitality. She enjoyed NASCAR...

Margaret Pauline "Polly" Teague

Margaret Pauline "Polly" Teague

Apr 15, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Margaret Pauline "Polly" Teague, 86, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born, November 18, 1927 in Jackson County, daughter to the late John and Victoria Hall. Polly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed providing good food for her family and friends. She loved...

Allen David Mccarthy

Allen David Mccarthy

Apr 14, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Allen David McCarthy, 46, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 15, 1967 in Kenosha, WI, son of Lucille and the late, Henry McCarthy, Jr. A memorial service will be held 12 noon on Saturday at Tuckaseegee Park, 4820 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208. Visitation will follow...

Charlotte Ann Capps

Charlotte Ann Capps

Apr 14, 2014

Lowell, NC - Charlotte Ann Capps, 74, passed away April 14, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born November 9, 1939, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Hugh Price and Eunice Arnold. Charlotte was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Lowell and McAdenville Red Hatters. She retired from Pharr-Yarns after 42 years and worked...

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