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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Wayne H. Lancaster

Wayne H. Lancaster

May 6, 2014

Wayne H. Lancaster, 73, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born April 23, 1941 in Cabarrus County, son of the late, Pauline and William A. Lancaster, Sr. Wayne was a printer for Interstate Graphics in Charlotte. He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Lancaster of SC, Jimmy Haynie, Jerry...

Gloria Jean Grayson

Gloria Jean Grayson

May 4, 2014

Gloria Jean Grayson, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born May 31, 1938, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late, William and Alice Adair. Gloria is survived by: sons, Jimmy Grayson and wife, Candace, Ivey Grayson and wife, Tammy; daughter, Debbie Iseton; grandchildren, Ricky and Jason Haney, Jesse,...

Anita Hamot Cox

Anita Hamot Cox

May 4, 2014

Anita Hamot Cox, 81, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 19, 1932, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Carl and Colleen Hamot. Anita was a member of the Crowder's Creek ARP Church, Gastonia and a Noble-etts member of the Gaston County Shrine Club. She is survived by her husband...

Charles Garrison Sarvis

Charles Garrison Sarvis

May 2, 2014

Charles Garrison Sarvis, 89, of Gastonia passed away May 2, 2014 at Gaston Place. He was born December 6, 1924, native of Gaston County, son of the late, Kelly and Arra Sarvis. He was a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Charles is survived by: son, Gary Sarvis; brother, Ralph Gary Sarvis; sister, Jean Cox; grandchildren, Todd Sarvis, Kimberly Sarvis; great grandchild,...

Jewel Patterson

Jewel Patterson

May 2, 2014

Jewel S. Patterson, 82, passed away May 2, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Cosby TN; daughter of the late Bertha Lemons. She was a long time member of Unity Baptist Church in Gastonia. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheila P. Hooper and her grandson Houston C....

Jon David Williams

Jon David Williams

May 1, 2014

Jon David Williams, 76, of Gastonia passed away May 1, 2014 at Levine Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville. He was born July 4, 1937, in Toledo, OH, son of the late Frank P. and Myrna Light Williams. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Helen Parker

Helen Parker

May 1, 2014

Helen Parker, 83, of York, S.C. passed away May 1, 2014 at Carolina's Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1930 in Gaston County. Helen is survived by: her sons, Mike and Gary Parker of Clover, S.C.; daughters, Pam Sigmon, and Teresa Matherly of York, S.C.; Brenda Chapman of Stanley N.C.; sisters, Pat Alexander, Peggy Hodge both of Gastonia, N.C.;...

Clinton Odell Bates

Clinton Odell Bates

Apr 29, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Clinton Odell Bates, 76, of Gastonia, passed away April 29, 2014 at his residence. He was born, March 28, 1938 in Macon County, son of the late, Robert Henry and Viola Watts Bates. Clinton was an avid Harley rider and car enthusiast. He is survived by his significant other, JoAnne McLean, daughter, Tara "Cassie" Conner and husband,...

Doris Harrison Lazenby

Doris Harrison Lazenby

Apr 29, 2014

Doris Harrison Lazenby, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away April 29, 2014 at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia She was born April 15, 1927 in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Edward Harrison and Nannie Sue Faries Harrison. Mrs. Lazenby was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Bessemer City. She was a graduate of Gastonia High School...

Gretel Biggerstaff Pasour

Gretel Biggerstaff Pasour

Apr 29, 2014

Gretel Biggerstaff Pasour, 77, of Gastonia, passed away on April 29, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born November 28, 1936 in Cleveland County daughter of the late William Howard Biggerstaff and Wilma Hamrick Biggerstaff. Mrs. Pasour was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, Gastonia, where she was a past children's Sunday School Teacher. She was...

Debora Arnold Riffe

Debora Arnold Riffe

Apr 28, 2014

Bessemer City, NC - Debora Arnold Riffe, 52, of Bessemer City, passed away April 28, 2014 at home. She was born August 16, 1961 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Sidney Miles Arnold and Shirley Ann Tennies. All services will be private. Debora is survived by: children, Hannah Arnold and Kortni, Bubba and Morgan Riffe; grandchildren, Destiny, Nate, Amin,...

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...

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