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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Fred Farrar Lineberger

Fred Farrar Lineberger

Feb 16, 2014

Fred Farrar Lineberger, 48, of Bessemer City, entered into rest on February 16, 2014 at The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born August 31, 1965 in Gaston County, son of Thomas Lowe Lineberger and Virginia "Bobbie" Farrar Lineberger of Bessemer City. Mr. Lineberger was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, Bessemer City, where he served as youth...

Donna Bramblet Coleman

Donna Bramblet Coleman

Feb 14, 2014

Donna Bramblet Coleman 1961 - 2014 Gastonia - Donna Bramblet Coleman, 52, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. A Gastonia native, she was born September 13, 1961, daughter of the late John and Jorene Keener Bramblet. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Coleman. Donna is survived by...

Nancy Owens Carpenter

Nancy Owens Carpenter

Feb 13, 2014

Nancy Owens Carpenter, 58, of Grover passed away February 13, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born March 12, 1955 in Anderson County, SC. All services will be private. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Sherry Helton Mcelveen

Sherry Helton Mcelveen

Feb 12, 2014

Sherry Helton McElveen, 64, of Gastonia passed away February 13, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born May 1, 1949 in Gaston County, daughter of the late James Alfred and Cleo Paxton Helton. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, February 17 at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, officiated by...

Shirley Louise Palmer Frix

Shirley Louise Palmer Frix

Feb 12, 2014

Shirley Louise Palmer Frix, 55, of Lawndale passed away February 12, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was born August 12, 1958 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harley Haywood and Denver Olean Rogers Palmer. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday, February 17 at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, officiated...

Anthony Wade Fore

Anthony Wade Fore

Feb 11, 2014

Anthony "Tony" Wade Fore, 45, of Gastonia, passed away February 11, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born September 23, 1968, native of Gaston County, son of Clyde Fore and Lois Turner. Tony had a great love for children and animals. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Clyde Fore, Jr. and wife,...

James Kelly Vowell

James Kelly Vowell

Feb 9, 2014

Greene Funeral Service Tele 704-867-5521 Fax 704-867-4964 James "Kelly" Vowell , 55 , of Bessemer City passed away February 9, 2014 at his home. He was born December 15, 1958 in Hammond, Indiana, son of Jean Vowell and the late Elbert Sonny Vowell. "Kelly" was a loving husband, father, son and brother who loved his family dearly. He had a...

Charles Daniel Franklin

Charles Daniel Franklin

Feb 8, 2014

Gastonia, NC - Charles Daniel Franklin, 55, of Gastonia passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born, August 4, 1958, native of Gaston County, son of the late Charles Lloyd Franklin and Nita Bynum Dixon. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Larry "Ray" Bridges

Larry "Ray" Bridges

Feb 8, 2014

Larry "Ray" Bridges, Jr., 27, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 8, 1986 in Portsmouth, VA, son of Larry Ray Bridges, Sr. and Robin Renee' Setzer. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Sunday at Greene Funeral Service South Chapel with the Rev. Doug Ramsey officiating. Interment will be at...

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...

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