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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Wannie "Les" Lester

Wannie "Les" Lester

Apr 14, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Wannie "Les" Lester, 78, of Gastonia, passed away April 14, 2014 at the Robin Johnsen House in Dallas. He was born January 15, 1936 in Dutton, AL., son of the late Jessie and Hazel Lester. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Les was a member of Hardin...

Anna Sue Smith Stuart

Anna Sue Smith Stuart

Apr 12, 2014

Anna Sue Smith Stuart,78, of Gastonia, passed away on April 12, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late David and Effie Smith, born on April 23, 1935. Anna retired from First Union National Bank after 30 years of service and was an active member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, where...

Molly Newton

Molly Newton

Apr 11, 2014

Molly Francis Newton, 81, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 at her residence. A native of Robbinsville, NC, she was born August 16, 1932, daughter of the late Pearly and Theatus Carter Hill. Mrs. Newton is survived by her husband, Arthur Newton; daughters, Donna Smith, Carla Jackson, wife of Jeff Jackson, and Angie Foy, wife of Scott Foy, all of...

Robert Gaines Wells, Sr.

Robert Gaines Wells, Sr.

Apr 10, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Robert Gaines Wells Sr., of Gastonia, passed away April 10, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born, November 2, 1944, native of Gaston County, son of the late, Deuard and Bessie Wells. Robert attended Bethlehem Church of Gastonia. He retired from Barnhardt Manufacturing. Robert is survived by: his wife, Brenda Wells; sons, Robert Wells...

Margaret Lee Caldwell Lackey

Margaret Lee Caldwell Lackey

Apr 9, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Margaret Lee Caldwell Lackey, 84, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, April 9th at Caromont Regional Med. Ctr. She was born May 4, 1929, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Doyle and Esther Boch Caldwell. She retired from Pharr-Yarns after 50 years of service and loved her family dearly. She is survived by her son, Chris...

Amber Reneau Clemmer

Amber Reneau Clemmer

Apr 7, 2014

Amber Reneau Clemmer, 27, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 7, 2014 at her home. She was born June 4, 1986 in Gaston County, daughter of Robert Fritz Clemmer Jr. and Gayla Reneau Teague. A family gathering will be held 5:00-8:00 pm on Saturday at her home, 306 Blanton St., Kings Mountain. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com Arrangements...

Mary Lou Vanover Walker

Mary Lou Vanover Walker

Apr 7, 2014

Greene Funeral Service Tele 704-867-5521 Fax 704-867-4964 Mary Lou Vanover Walker, 62, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 7, 2014 at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was born March 9, 1952 in Wise, Virginia daughter of Hazel Mullins Vanover and the late Junior Vanover. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In addition to her mother she...

Robert " Bob" Hudachko, Jr.

Robert " Bob" Hudachko, Jr.

Apr 6, 2014

Robert "Bob" Hudachko, Jr. 56, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014, at his residence. He was born April 16, 1957 in Streator, Illinois to the late, Sylvia and Robert Hudachko, Sr. A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, April 12 at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel, 1503 South York Road, Gastonia. The...

Junior Edgar Allen

Junior Edgar Allen

Apr 6, 2014

Junior Edgar Allen, 76, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 6, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born December 30, 1937 in Cherokee County, NC, son of the late Marion Edgar Allen and Ivalee Earley Allen A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd.,...

Betty Jo Fraley

Betty Jo Fraley

Apr 5, 2014

Betty Jo Fraley, 78, of Gastonia passed away April 5, 2014, at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born May 28, 1935, in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Coram Edison Owens and Lila Davidson Owens. A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday at Westview Baptist Church, officiated by Pastors Jerry Millwood and Jason Dowell....

Harold Turner

Harold Turner

Apr 3, 2014

Lauderdale by the Sea, FL - Harold Turner, 68, of Lauderdale by the Sea, passed away April 3, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1945 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late, Bergen Lee and Florence Ruth Turner. A celebration of life service will be held 5 pm on Sunday at 1st Assembly of God, 777...

Joe Mack Kincaid

Joe Mack Kincaid

Apr 3, 2014

Joe Mack Kincaid, 85, of Kings Mountain, beloved father and grandfather passed away peacefully April 3, 2014 after living a life full of family, friends, fun, and love. He was born November 7, 1928, in Gaston County, son of the late Ivery Frank Kincaid and Artie Edwards Kincaid Mr. Kincaid was a US Air Force Veteran, who was a member...

Ethel (Tiny) Gladden

Ethel (Tiny) Gladden

Apr 2, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Ethel (Tiny) Gladden, 80, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Peak Resources of Gastonia. She was born February 24, 1934, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late, John J. and Nellie Williams. She was "a mother to all" who enjoyed gardening and cooking fried potatoes. She retired from A-B Carter after 15 years...

Donald Odell Rushton

Donald Odell Rushton

Mar 31, 2014

Blacksburg, SC - Donald Odell Rushton, 71, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away March 31, 2014 at Agape Senior Center, Rock Hill. He was born August 14, 1942 in Gaston County, NC, son of Pauline Rushton and the late, Wilfred Rushton. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed, a great provider to his family. He is in the...

Thomas Daniel Finn

Thomas Daniel Finn

Mar 30, 2014

Bessemer City, NC - Thomas Daniel Finn, 22, of Bessemer City, passed away, Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Carolina's Medical Center, Charlotte. He was born, August 23, 1991 in Long Island, NY, son of Daniel and Kerry Finn, he was unmarried....too many ladies to love. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service...

Nina Haney

Nina Haney

Mar 29, 2014

Kings Mountain - Nina Haney, 79, of Kings Mountain passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Stanley Total Living Center, Stanley. She was born, April 5, 1933, in East St. Louis, IL, daughter of the late, Earl McDaniel and Ulaine Lema. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Alvin Herman Rhyne

Alvin Herman Rhyne

Mar 26, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Alvin Herman Rhyne, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, March 26th, at his residence. He was born June 11, 1939, native of Gaston County, son of the late, Earl Luther and Catherine Leona Rhyne. Arrangements are incomplete at this time with the South Chapel of Green Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Dotty Farmer Bryson

Dotty Farmer Bryson

Mar 25, 2014

Cherryville, NC - Dotty Farmer Bryson, 73, of Cherryville, passed away March 25, 2014 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born April 16, 1940 in Gaston County, daughter of the late, Joel Eldridge "PD" and Louise Farmer. A Graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, officiated by Pastor Chris Doster. Visitation...

Mary Corine Akers

Mary Corine Akers

Mar 25, 2014

Stanley, NC - Mary Corine Akers, 76, of Stanley, passed away March 25, 2014 at Robin Johnson House. She was born, June 28, 1937 in Wilkes County, daughter of the late Thomas and Jonsley Duncan. A memorial service will be held at 4 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. Arrangements...

Shirley Waldroup Erwin

Shirley Waldroup Erwin

Mar 24, 2014

Shirley Waldroup Erwin, 72, of Gastonia, passed away March 24, 2014, at her residence. She was born November 18, 1941, Graham County, daughter of Edith Waldroup and the late, William Pearlie Waldroup. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed making crafts. A graveside service will be held at Gaston Memorial Park at 1pm on Friday, officiated by...

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