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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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...
Billy H. Brown
Apr 20, 2014
Billy H. Brown, 75, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 20, 2014. He was born August 26, 1938 in Robbinsville, NC son of the late George Washington Brown and Bessie Lowe Brown. He was loved by all who knew him, he enjoyed NASCAR racing and was an avid fan of Dale Jr....
Steven C. Rowland
Apr 20, 2014
Steven C. Rowland, 60, of Gastonia, passed away April 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1953, native of Gaston County, son of Lorine Wilson Rowland Tate and the late Ralph C. Rowland, Jr. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday at Maylo United Methodist Church, 1900 Spencer Mountain Rd., Ranlo, officiated by...
Letitia Epperson Hamrick
Apr 20, 2014
Letitia Epperson Hamrick, 60, passed away April 20, 2014. She was predeceased by her husband Rockie Hamrick, parents Aubrey G & Mary H Epperson, and brother, Melvin T Starr. Mrs. Hamrick is survived by her sister Susan Epperson Cowan, brother, Andrew Starr and several nieces and nephews. She was a 1971 graduate of Hunter Huss High School, a veteran of...
Betty Eades Payne
Apr 18, 2014
Betty Eades Payne, 54, of Kings Mountain, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2014, at her residence. She was born August 20, 1959 in Statesville, NC, daughter of Helen Duke Eades and the late Robert Eades. Betty, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, was the owner of Mama Betty's Daycare for 13...
Bruce Wayne Mathis
Apr 18, 2014
Bruce Wayne Mathis, 54, of Kings Mountain, passed away April 18, 2014, at White Oak Manor. He was born August 17, 1959, in Spartanburg, SC. Funeral arrangements are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
James Edwards
Apr 17, 2014
James Edwards, 69, of Gastonia, N.C., passed away April 17, 2014 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas, N.C. He was born April 9, 1944 in Greenville, SC, son of the late, James and Vastine Edwards. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Friday at Westview Gardens, officiated by Rev. Robin Harris. Arrangements are with the South Chapel...
Ronald "Pops" Williams
Apr 17, 2014
Clover, SC - Ronald "Pops" Williams, age 77, of Clover, South Carolina, and formerly of Lewistown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Agape Hospice House in Rock Hill, S.C. He was born December 17, 1936 in Springfield, Massachusetts, a son of the late Charles and Elsie Williams. His first wife also preceded Ron in death, Isabel Annie (Maxwell)...
Nina Carver Cleveland
Apr 15, 2014
Nina Carver Cleveland, 50, of Bessemer City, passed away on April 15, 2014 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville. She was born August 21, 1963, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Wylie and Kate Carver. Nina was a member of Open Heart Ministries in Kings Mountain. She was employed for 28 years in Hotel Hospitality. She enjoyed NASCAR...
Margaret Pauline "Polly" Teague
Apr 15, 2014
Gastonia, NC - Margaret Pauline "Polly" Teague, 86, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born, November 18, 1927 in Jackson County, daughter to the late John and Victoria Hall. Polly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed providing good food for her family and friends. She loved...
Allen David Mccarthy
Apr 14, 2014
Gastonia, NC - Allen David McCarthy, 46, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 15, 1967 in Kenosha, WI, son of Lucille and the late, Henry McCarthy, Jr. A memorial service will be held 12 noon on Saturday at Tuckaseegee Park, 4820 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28208. Visitation will follow...
Charlotte Ann Capps
Apr 14, 2014
Lowell, NC - Charlotte Ann Capps, 74, passed away April 14, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born November 9, 1939, native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Hugh Price and Eunice Arnold. Charlotte was a member of 1st Baptist Church of Lowell and McAdenville Red Hatters. She retired from Pharr-Yarns after 42 years and worked...
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
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
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.
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
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...
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