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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Dorothy Lee Mayhue
Jun 8, 2014
Dorothy Lee Mayhue, 65, of Gastonia, passed away June 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1948, native of Gastonia, daughter of the late, Joseph and Vella Mae Martin. A funeral service will be held 2 pm on Friday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Dan White....
Daniel Johnson
Jun 7, 2014
1943 - 2014 Daniel Johnson, 70, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. A Gaston County native, he was born June 15, 1943 son of the late William Johnson and Pauline Harwell Shives. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking and was very handy. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded...
Leonard "Chief" Hilderbrand
Jun 7, 2014
Leonard "Chief" Hilderbrand, 58, of Gastonia, passed away on June 7, 2014 at his home. He was born March 21, 1956 in York County, SC, son of the late Marshall Wylie Hilderbrand and Joyce Yarber Hilderbrand. "Chief" was a retired US Navy veteran. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Thursday at Chapel Grove Baptist Church, 716 Camp...
Paul Reid Melton, Sr.
Jun 5, 2014
Dallas, NC - Paul Reid Melton, Sr., 65, of Dallas passed away June 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 25, 1948, native of Gaston County, son of the late Lona Mae McCrary and step-father, Homer Francum. Paul was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Gastonia. His family was always first in his life and he just adored...
Arthur William Kirkland
Jun 4, 2014
Bessemer City, NC - Arthur William Kirkland, 72, of Bessemer City, passed away June 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1941, native of Gaston County, son of the late Richard and Estell Kirkland. A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia,...
Marie Lance Rowland
Jun 3, 2014
Gastonia, NC - Marie Lance Rowland, 104, of Gastonia, passed away June 3, 2014 at Gastonia Rehab & Health Center. She was born, October 14, 1909 in Cherokee County, daughter of the late, Ernest and Martha Jane Lance. She was a member of Beech Avenue Baptist Church for over 70 years. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon...
Bonnie Mazell Ramsey
Jun 2, 2014
Dallas, NC - Bonnie Mazell Ramsey, 73, of Dallas, passed away June 2, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born February 23, 1941 in Burke County. She was a member of South Gastonia Church of God and enjoyed fishing. A going home service will be held 3 pm on Thursday at South Gastonia Church of God,310 Carolina Ave.,...
Billy C. Hogsed
May 31, 2014
Sherrills Ford - Billy C. Hogsed, 66, of Sherrills Ford, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1948 in Haysville, NC. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Joyce Gordon Rush Wilson
May 30, 2014
Though our hearts are heavy and eyes filled with tears; remember she was not meant to always stay here. God sent her to earth with a purpose from above. To show kindness; mercy and love. To be a good daughter mother and wife. To be a blessing in other's lives. Her purpose was filled; so God called her home. Though...
Everett Millard Jones, Jr.
May 29, 2014
Gastonia, NC - Everett Millard Jones, Jr., 72, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, May 29th, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1941 in Union County, SC, son of the late Margaret and Everett Jones, Sr. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday at the Linwood Terrace Activity Building, 1600 Conrad Ave., Gastonia....
Ray Lewis Stuart
May 29, 2014
Ray Lewis Stuart, 80, of Gastonia passed away May 29, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Foy and Alice Stuart, born on December 19, 1933. "Once a Marine, Always a Marine!" Ray was a veteran and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 14 years. He...
Irene Anderson White
May 28, 2014
Irene Anderson White, 91, of Dallas passed away May 28, 2014 at Rockingham Manor. She was born December 9, 1922 in Andrews, NC daughter of the late James and Cora Anderson. A celebration of life service will be held 2 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by the Rev....
Johnny James
May 26, 2014
Johnny James, 47, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 17, 1967, the son of the late Allen Gettys James and Martha Frances Pennington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse James; grandfather, Franklin Avenue Pennington; grandmother, Martha Estelle Pennington. Mr. James is survived by his brothers,...
David Greer Moore Sr.
May 25, 2014
David Greer Moore Sr.,69 , of Grover passed away May 25, 2014 at Wendover Hospice House. He was born September 24, 1944, son of the late William Charles Moore and Betty Davis Moore. He loved fishing, working on his car and most importantly he loved spending time with his grandkids and loved ones. In addition to his parents, he was...
Pearl Bell Prince
May 24, 2014
Pearl Bell Prince, 76, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. A Gaston County native, she was born February 15, 1938, daughter of the late John Raymond Bell Sr. and Ruby Price Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Lee Bell, Franklin Delano...
Mikie Warren
May 24, 2014
Mikie Warren, 27, of Bessemer City, passed away May 24, 2014. He was born April 24, 1987, in Mecklenburg County, son of Michael and Dallas Warren. A graveside service will be held 11 am on Monday, June 2 at Sunset Memorial Gardens - Lawyers Rd., Charlotte, NC, officiated by Pastor Mike Davis. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm on...
Paul Herman "Rabbit" Treadway
May 23, 2014
Paul Herman "Rabbit" Treadway, 65, of Bryson City passed away Friday May 23, 2014 at Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born February 27, 1949, son of the late Paul Herman Treadway Sr. and Laura Mathis Treadway. He worked in construction all of his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Treadway, and...
Barbara Bowles
May 23, 2014
Barbara Inman Bowles, 70, of Gastonia, passed away May 23, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1943 in Waynesville, daughter of the late Robert and Marian Inman. A funeral service will be held 2 pm on Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Steve...
Jackie "Bubbie" Sneed
May 23, 2014
Gastonia, NC - Jackie "Bubbie" Sneed, 48, of Gastonia passed away May 23, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born September 25, 1965 native of Gaston County, son of the late James and Carroll Sneed. A service of remembrance will be held at 3 pm on Sunday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503...
Rev. Ronnie Dean Harstin
May 21, 2014
High Shoals - Rev. Ronnie Dean Harstin departed this life on May 21, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1942 in Gaston County; son of the late George and Gladys Harstin. Ronnie was a minister with the Assemblies of God retiring due to illness in July, 2006. He last served as pastor for 16 years at First...
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