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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Ann Imber
Dec 17, 2013
OBITUARY Gastonia, NC - Mary Ann Imber of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Tuesday, December 17th, at Presbyterian Hospital. She was born in Chicago, IL daughter of the late John and Mary Imber. Mary Ann was employed with and retired from Gaston County Health Department and was formerly employed by Pillai Neuro Psychiatric office. She was a member of the Faith...
Katherine Haynes
Dec 15, 2013
Katherine Haynes, 91, of Gastonia, NC passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2013 at Belaire Health Care Ctr. She was a native of Gaston County, born August 26, 1922 to the late John and Annie Lowe. Katherine was a veteran of the US Army who served during WWII. She was a member of the American Legion Post 240, Maiden, NC. She...
Glenn Dale Pence
Dec 14, 2013
Glenn Dale Pence, 65, of Gastonia of Gastonia passed away December 14, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born May 6, 1948 in Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles and Hazel Dean Pence. A memorial service will held 4:00 pm Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia. The family will receive friends...
Phyllis Warman
Dec 14, 2013
Phyllis Evans Warman, 74, of Gastonia passed away December 14, 2013 at her home. She was born March 17, 1939 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Vernon Talamage and Carrie Louise Parker Evans. The family will receive friends from 6:00 -8:00 pm Tuesday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052. Interment will be...
Frank Aubrey Shelton Jr.
Dec 14, 2013
Frank Aubrey Shelton Jr., 72, of Gastonia passed away December 14, 2013 at his home. He was born August 16, 1941 in Candler, NC, son of the late Frank Sr. and Dorlan Mae Shelton. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Monday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052 officiated by Pastor Ralph...
Willie Mae Posey (Bill)
Dec 12, 2013
Willie Mae Posey (Bill) 80, of Gastonia, passed away December 12, 2013, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born June 29, 1933, in Gaston County to the late Ira Lee Smith and Maude Barker Smith. Mrs. Posey was a member of Zion Baptist Church, Gastonia. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday at Greene Funeral...
Helen Schock
Dec 11, 2013
Gastonia, NC Helen Sedlock Schock, 88, of Gastonia, NC passed away Wednesday, December 11th, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 29, 1925 in Coaldale, PA to the late Nicholas Sedlock and Susan Misck. Services are private. The family will be receiving friends Sunday December 15, 2013 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm on Sunday at Greene Funeral Service,...
Gerard Rancourt Iii
Dec 10, 2013
Clover, SC Gerard "Chickie" Rancourt III, 45, of Clover, SC passed away Tuesday, December 10th, at his residence. He was born July 7, 1968 in Middletown, CT. A memorial service will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, December 16 at Open Heart Ministries, Kings Mountain. He is survived by: his father, Gerard Anthony Rancourt, Jr.; mother, Brenda Hayes Patterson and...
Raymond Edward Briggs
Dec 10, 2013
Raymond Edward Briggs, 75, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, December 10th, at his residence. He was born March 17, 1938, a native of Gaston County. Raymond enjoyed gold mining, working with wood, fishing and loved his family. Mr. Briggs was preceded in death by his mother, Monnie Briggs Hampton. A funeral service for Mr. Briggs will be held 11:00 am...
Terry Ballard
Dec 9, 2013
Bessemer City NC Terry Wayne Ballard, 65, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. He was born November 23, 1948 in Lincoln County NC and was the son of the late Leonard and Marie Dellinger Ballard. Services are private. The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium is serving the Ballard family.
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