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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Bill Seager

Bill Seager

Jan 5, 2014

William Harrison Seager, 75, of Gastonia , died Sunday. He was born on August 14, 1938 to parents Kathryn Seager Blockinger and the late Harry Stewart Seager in Hockessin Delaware. Bill was a proud member of the United States Navy from 1956-1960. Bill found and married the love of his life, Marie Maher on April 4, 1965. Their marriage was...

Julia Badger-Fewell

Julia Badger-Fewell

Jan 4, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Julia Badger- Fewell, 61, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2013, at Caromont Regional Med. Ctr. She was born February 9, 1952 native of Gaston County to the late Craig Levi Badger and Ruby Johnston Badger. Julia was a member of Gaston Christian Church. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 pm on...

Richard Lee Stewart

Richard Lee Stewart

Jan 4, 2014

Richard Lee Stewart, 72, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1941 in Gastonia, son of the late James C. and Mildred Williams Stewart. Richard was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Stewart; children, Larry S. Evans and wife Leah of Kings Mountain, Chris Evans...

Celia Cox Jones

Celia Cox Jones

Jan 4, 2014

Celia Cox Jones, 79, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1934 in Gastonia, daughter of the late Carroll John Cox and Brannon Lee Cox. In addition to her parents, Celia was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Jones; brother, Daniel Cox; and sister, Brenda Simon. She is survived by...

Celia Cox Jones

Celia Cox Jones

Jan 4, 2014

Gastonia - Celia Cox Jones, 79, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1934 in Gastonia, daughter of the late Carroll John Cox and Brannon Lee Cox. In addition to her parents, Celia was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Jones; brother, Daniel Cox; and sister, Brenda Simon. She is...

Glenda Hastings

Glenda Hastings

Jan 3, 2014

Glenda Hastings, 63, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 3, 2014 at her home. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa daughter of the late George Blackman and Marie Way Blackman. All services will be private. Glenda is survived by: son, Eddie Wyatt of San Francisco, CA; brother, Larry Blackman of Kings Mountain; sisters, Audra Massie of Green Bay,...

Bonnie Hudson Martin

Bonnie Hudson Martin

Jan 3, 2014

Bonnie L. Hudson Martin, 74, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at the Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Cleveland County, she was born September 16, 1939, daughter of the late Cohen Franklin Hudson and Anner Roxanna Chapman Hudson. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Tosha Patterson; mother-in-law, Maybell...

Roger Lee Calaway

Roger Lee Calaway

Jan 2, 2014

Lincoln County - Roger Lee Calaway, 47, of Lincoln Co., passed away Thursday, January 2nd, at University of NC Hospital, Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC. He was born March 20, 1966 to Charlie Calaway, Sr. and Janice Thompson. Roger was an avid carp fisherman and had a radio ministry years ago. He is survived by: his father, Charlie Calaway, Sr....

Frank Wayne Swanner

Frank Wayne Swanner

Dec 31, 2013

Bessemer City, NC - Frank Wayne Swanner, 70, of Bessemer City, NC passed away Tuesday, December 31st, at Peak Resources Cherryville. He was born November 9, 1943 native of Gaston County to the late Kody and Sally Swanner. Frank was Ham Radio Operator #KC4WXJ. All Services are private. He is survived by: his son, Rodney and wife, Denise Swanner; sisters:...

Terry Wayne Fields, Sr.

Terry Wayne Fields, Sr.

Dec 29, 2013

Terry Wayne Fields,Sr. 56, of Gastonia, NC passed away Sunday, December 29th, at his residence. He was born, native of Gaston county October 2, 1957 to the late, William David Fields and Clara Cable. Terry was a loving daddy who was a very good mentor to his children, an avid Nascar Fan, loved to garden and enjoyed life to the...

Tanya G. Williams

Tanya G. Williams

Dec 29, 2013

Tanya G. Williams passed away at home after losing her battle with cancer. She was born on March 17, 1958, in Long Island, N.Y., daughter of Freddie Williams and Suzanne Williams. Tanya graduated from Hunter Huss in 1976 and served in the U.S. Army for four and a half years. Tanya was employed by Dr. Creed at Crossroads Animal Hospital...

David Joseph Stivala

David Joseph Stivala

Dec 27, 2013

Cherryville, NC - David Joseph Stivala, 55, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby NC. He was born June 12, 1958 in Scranton, PA to the late William Stivala and Jean Grill DeMarco. Services are private. In addition to his mother, Mr. Stivala is survived by his wife, Michele Stivala of the home, daughter, Samantha...

Stephen John De Unger

Stephen John De Unger

Dec 26, 2013

Johnson City, TN - Stephen John De Unger, 46, of Johnson City, TN passed away December 26, 2013 at his home with complications of a long term illness. He was born June 13, 1967 in Washington, DC son of Therese "Terri" Moloney and the late John Philetus De Unger. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Tuesday at St....

Paul Melvin Smith, Jr.

Paul Melvin Smith, Jr.

Dec 26, 2013

Gastonia, NC - Paul Melvin Smith, Jr., 71, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at his residence. He was born, native of Gaston County, January 5, 1942 to the late Paul Melvin and Margaret Smith. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel, 1503 S....

Jerry Lynn Campbell

Jerry Lynn Campbell

Dec 25, 2013

Jerry Lynn Campbell, 64, of Kings Mountain, died Dec. 25, 2013 at his home. He was born September 25, 1949 in York County, S.C., son of the late Roy and Mildred Orr Campbell. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com

Brenda Hall Buchanan

Brenda Hall Buchanan

Dec 24, 2013

Brenda Hall Buchanan, 68, of Cherryville, passed away December 24, 2013 at her home. She was born March 2, 1945 in Gaston County, she was the last of ten children born to the late Clyde Hall and Dollie Packett Hall. Mrs. Buchanan was of Baptist faith. She graduated from Gaston College and was retired from Western Auto. Brenda loved spending...

Elizabeth Whitlock Lindsay

Elizabeth Whitlock Lindsay

Dec 24, 2013

Maiden, NC - Elizabeth Whitlock Lindsay, 77, of Maiden, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born November 27, 1936 in Six Mile, SC, daughter of the late William Harrison Whitlock, Jr. and Flora Whitlock. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

William George Long

William George Long

Dec 22, 2013

Gastonia, NC - William George "Bill" Long, 92, of Gastonia, NC passed away Sunday, December 22nd, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Native of Gaston County, he was born November 26, 1921 son of the late, Fred Spurgeon Long Sr., and Bryte Long. William was a veteran chief commisary steward of the US Navy who served 2 terms in the Pacific...

Robert Grier Smith

Robert Grier Smith

Dec 19, 2013

Robert Grier Smith, 76, of Gastonia passed away December 19, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born February 1, 1937 in Gaston County, son of the late Tom P. and Annie Mae Wray Smith. A service of remembrance will be held 2:30 pm Sunday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052...

Crystal Dawn Ball

Crystal Dawn Ball

Dec 18, 2013

Gastonia, NC - Crystal Ball, 40, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, December 18th, at Caromont Regional Med. Ctr. She was born June 10, 1973, native of Gaston County, daughter of Linda Williams. A memorial service will be held 4:00pm on Friday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia with speaker Robert Lloyd. Arrangements are...

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