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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Evelyn Ruppe
May 10, 2014
Evelyn Campbell Ruppe, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at her residence. Born and raised in Hickory Grove, SC, she was born October 25, 1939 daughter of the late George Franklin Harris and Mary "Leona" Ramsey Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sarah, Mary, Peggy, and Becky; brothers, Bill,...
Trella Jo Sellers
May 10, 2014
Trella Jo Sellers, 83, passed away May 10, 2014 at her residence. She was born March 3, 1931 in Macon County, GA, daughter of the late, Joseph William and Mamie Lucas White Whitley. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Joseph Battle "Joe" Corinth
May 10, 2014
Gastonia, NC- Joseph B. Corinth 1928 - 2014 Gastonia - Joseph Battle Corinth, "Joe", 85, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Gastonia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 28, 1928 in Rocky Mount, NC, as the youngest child of the late A.R. and Mary Corinth. He graduated from Rocky Mount High School where he played baseball, basketball,...
Edward Harper Jr.
May 9, 2014
Edward Harper Jr., 71, of Gaston County, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. A Gaston County native, he was born May 15, 1942 son of the late Edward Harper Sr. and Essie Trotter Parrott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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