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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

June Ann Smolick

June Ann Smolick

Feb 8, 2014

June Ann Smolick, 62 , of Kings Mountain, passed away on February 8, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born October 1, 1951 in Cook County, Illinois, daughter of the late John Smolick and Edith Davis Smolick. The family will receive friends 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd.,...

Rita Lea Mitchem Waldrop

Rita Lea Mitchem Waldrop

Feb 7, 2014

Rita Lea Mitchem Waldrop, 79, of Mt. Holly passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born March 10, 1934 in Gaston County to the late David Worthly Mitchem and Lillian Bessie Mason Mitchem. A graveside service will be held 2pm Monday, February 10 at Gaston Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. David Clippard. Ms....

Shelia Diane Stone

Shelia Diane Stone

Feb 7, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Shelia Diane Stone, 56, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Pineville. She was born June 30, 1956, native of Gaston County. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Evelyn Cable Smith

Evelyn Cable Smith

Feb 7, 2014

Evelyn Cable Smith, 80, of Gastonia passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born May 17, 1933 in Graham County, NC to the late George Blankenship and Effie Johnson Blankenship. A graveside service will be held 3 pm Monday, February 10 at Gaston Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Arlo E. Smith, Jr. The family...

James Stanley Hildebrand

James Stanley Hildebrand

Feb 7, 2014

Major James S. Hildebrand Sr., 80, passed away February 7, 2014 at the Preston House, Charlotte. He was born April 24, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Ray and Catherine Foster Hildebrand. He was a retired Major with the US Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He was stationed at the Royal Thailand Air Force Base,...

James Arthur Palmer

James Arthur Palmer

Feb 7, 2014

Lincolnton, NC - James Arthur Palmer , 75, of Lincolnton, NC passed away Friday, February 7th, at Kindred Nursing Center, Lincolnton. He was born March 24, 1938 in Bryson City, NC, son of the late Bill and Ethel Palmer. All services are private. James is survived by nephews, Ricky and Michael Crowder. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Rachel Ball Crawford

Rachel Ball Crawford

Feb 6, 2014

Shelby, NC - Rachel Ball Crawford, 75, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, February 6th, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. She was born September 25, 1938 in Wayne CO., NC, daughter of William and Juanita Ball. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel. Visitation will be at 10 am...

Ida Faye Haney

Ida Faye Haney

Feb 5, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Ida Faye Haney, 86, of Gastonia, passed away February 5, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 7, 1927 a native of Gaston County. A graveside service will be held 2:30 pm Sunday at Olney Presbyterian Church, Gastonia. Visitation will be held 1 -2 pm prior to the service at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel...

Margaret Sutton Coggins

Margaret Sutton Coggins

Feb 5, 2014

Dallas, NC - Margaret Sutton Coggins, 76, passed away February 5, 2014 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill. She was born September 5, 1937 in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late Hayward and Irene Sutton. Margaret was a member of Dallas Church of God for twenty years. A funeral service will be held 2:30 pm on Saturday at Dallas...

Lindy Hampton Wise

Lindy Hampton Wise

Feb 3, 2014

Lindy Wise, 78 - Lindy Hampton Wise, 78, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, went to be with the Lord after a long struggle with cancer on February 3, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home. Mr. Wise was born June 23, 1935 in Boissevain, VA. Mr. Wise served in the United States Navy as a Seaman from 1956-1958 aboard the...

Walter Edward Anderson

Walter Edward Anderson

Feb 3, 2014

Walter Edward Anderson, 80, of Gastonia passed away February 3, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born June 6, 1933 in Waukegan, Illinois, son of the late Walter William and Doris Rawle Anderson. A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Friday February 7th at Christ United Methodist Church, Gastonia officiated by Rev. Marti Hatch. The family...

Ruby Mae Black

Ruby Mae Black

Feb 3, 2014

Dallas, NC - Ruby Mae Black, 95, of Dallas, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born, January 4, 1919 in Lincolnton, daughter of the late, Earl and Ethel Mae Keever. Ruby was a member of Alexis Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Alexis Baptist Church, 118...

Calvin Webb Waters

Calvin Webb Waters

Feb 3, 2014

Gastonia, NC- Calvin Webb " Dub" Waters, 84, of Gastonia, passed away February 3, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born February 15, 1929 in Clover, SC son of the late, Joseph Lawson Waters, Sr. and Pearl Capps Waters. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Calvin was a member and Church Deacon of Ridge Baptist...

Lisa Ann Voner

Lisa Ann Voner

Feb 1, 2014

Dallas, NC - Lisa Ann Voner, 47, of 1124 Aprilia Lane, Dallas, passed away February 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born, May 13, 1966 in Champaign' Urban, IL, daughter of the late Edward and Carolyn SiewertTaylor. Lisa was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and a LPN for Peak Resources, Gastonia/Charlotte. A memorial service will be held...

Gloria "June" Sherman

Gloria "June" Sherman

Jan 31, 2014

Mount Holly, NC - Gloria June Sherman, 64, of Mount Holly, passed away Friday, January 31st, at Caromont Regional Med. Ctr., Gastonia. She was born December 16, 1949 in Maricopa County, AZ, daughter of Gerald and Joyce Hill. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Frances Evelyn Haley

Frances Evelyn Haley

Jan 30, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Frances Evelyn Haley, 69, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, January 30th, at her residence. She was born August 11, 1944 in Geneva, NY, daughter of the late Bernard and Dorothy Leisenring. She was a member of Dallas Baptist Church who sang in the church choir. She loved her family, bowling, horseback riding and her Bambi Boo. A...

Samuel "Bud" Bumgarner Jr.

Samuel "Bud" Bumgarner Jr.

Jan 29, 2014

Samuel "Bud" Bumgarner Jr., 87 of Bessemer City passed away January 29, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born November 7, 1926 in Jackson County, NC, son of the late Dave and Dusty Robinson Bumgarner. A graveside service will be held 1:30 pm Saturday February 1, 2014 at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City. The family will receive friends...

Forest William Wooten Sr.

Forest William Wooten Sr.

Jan 29, 2014

Raleigh, NC - Forest William Wooten, Sr., 56, of Raleigh, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014. He was born June 6, 1957 in CT, son of the late, Forest S. Wooten and Hazel Jordan Crisp. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Clarence Hillard Wood

Clarence Hillard Wood

Jan 29, 2014

Clarence Hillard Wood, 78, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Hospital, Shelby NC. Mr. Wood was born May 30, 1935 in Cleveland County. He was the son of the late Leroy Wood and Rosa Henderson Wood. A funeral service will be held 3 pm Saturday at Greene Funeral Service West Chapel 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, with...

Rosa Belle Latourrette

Rosa Belle Latourrette

Jan 27, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Rosa B. LaTourrette, 93, of Gastonia, NC passed away Monday, January 27th, at Caromont Regional Med. Ctr. She was born October 19, 1920 in Whitmire, SC daughter of the late, James and Elizabeth Cromer. A service of remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, officiated by Rev. Billy Cromer....

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