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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Mrs. Helen Cox Rector

Mrs. Helen Cox Rector

Jun 10, 2014

Mrs. Helen Cox Rector, 82, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was a native of Horry County, SC, daughter of the late Tallie and Martha Cox. Helen retired from Burlington Industries Flint Plant and attended Gospel Light Holiness Church in Gastonia. Survivors include daughters, Debbie Wilson, Gloria Leonard and Shelia Wilson;...

Rev. Ray W. England

Rev. Ray W. England

Jun 9, 2014

Rev. Ray W. England, 91, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born, native of Gaston County, September 26, 1922, son of the late Luther and Lena England. He was a member of Westview Baptist Church. He retired from Firestone Mill after 19 years of service. He was a veteran of...

Frankie B. Jenkins

Frankie B. Jenkins

Jun 9, 2014

Frankie B. Jenkins, 72, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born in Lowell, January 14, 1942, daughter of the late, Ponder and Jewell Baker. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, NC, officiated by...

Cheryl Louise Reynolds

Cheryl Louise Reynolds

Jun 9, 2014

Cheryl Louise Reynolds, 59, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Columbia, SC December 20, 1954, daughter of the late, VernonT. and Carrie Parker Evans. She is survived by her son, Andy Reynolds. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Friday at East Baptist Church, 114 N. Church Street, Gastonia, officiated...

Dorothy Lee Mayhue

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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