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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Robert Abbott

Robert Abbott

Nov 28, 2013

Gastonia, NC Robert Abbott, 57, of Dallas, NC passed away Thursday, November 28th, at Heritage Oaks Assisted Living, Gastonia. He was born September 21, 1956 in Gaston County son of the late Charles and Betty Abbott. He is survived by: a step-son, David Gibson of Mimos, TN; step-daughter, Alisa MC Laughlin of McMinnville, TN; brothers, William Rogers and wife, Terry...

Jessie Frisbee

Jessie Frisbee

Nov 27, 2013

LINCOLNTON Jessie James Frisbee Jr., 72, passed away Nov. 27, 2013, at Carolinas Medical Center. He was born Aug. 20, 1941, in York County, S.C. He was the son of the late Jessie Frisbee Sr. and Eller Cook Frisbee. Jessie retired from Freightliner and was always active with many projects. He was loved by many and will be missed. A...

Audrey Ward Griffin

Audrey Ward Griffin

Nov 26, 2013

Gastonia, NC Audrey Venora Griffin, 98 of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, November 26th. She was living with her son, Don at the time of her death. She was born October 14, 1915 in Effingham, SC., daughter of the late Lovie Edward and Sarah Ward. The family would like to give a special thanks to Kershaw Health Services for the last...

Nell Ramsey

Nell Ramsey

Nov 23, 2013

Nell Ramsey, 78, of Gastonia, passed away November 23, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Pilkey's Creek in Swain County, she was born March 31, 1935, to the late Eva Pilkington. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Junie Pilkington. Nell was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia...

Jerry Randolf Moore, Sr.

Jerry Randolf Moore, Sr.

Nov 22, 2013

Jerry Randolf Moore, Sr. 73, of Gastonia passed away November 22, 2013 at his home. He was born October 25, 1940 in Cherokee County to the late Henry Moore and Susian Jane Hawkins Moore. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the VFW. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm on Friday at Greene...

Thelma P. Nivens

Thelma P. Nivens

Nov 20, 2013

Clover, SC Thelma P. Nivens, 80, of Clover, SC passed away Wednesday, November 20th, at her residence. She was born, March 9, 1933 in Cherokee County, SC daughter of the late Willie Peterson and Nuna Bolin Peterson. A graveside service will be held 2 pm on Friday at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 1774 US Highway 321 S, York, SC officiated by...

James David Davis

James David Davis

Nov 20, 2013

Dallas, NC - James "Jim" Davis, 55, of Dallas passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at The Robin Johnson House. He was born June 4, 1958, in St. Louis County, son of the late James L. Davis and Marcella Alice Beckwith Davis. Services are private. James is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Annette Davis; sons, James Davis...

Lola M. Sellers

Lola M. Sellers

Nov 19, 2013

Lola M. Sellers,79, of Belmont went to be with the Lord, one month after her birthday which she celebrated with family and friends. She was born October 19, 1934 and on October 24, 1953, she married Kenneth R. Sinclair, who preceded her in death in 1992. For five years they owned the Siesta Restaurant in Zephyrhills, Florida. In 1997, she...

Joyce Maier Coxey

Joyce Maier Coxey

Nov 18, 2013

Gastonia, NC Joyce Maier Coxey, 69, passed away November 18, 2013, at the Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born April 2, 1944 in Gastonia, daughter of the late Stace Henry and Jettie Mae Ballard Maier. Joyce was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Gastonia. A celebration of Joyce's life will be held 2 pm on Thursday at Greene Funeral...

Kenneth R. Cannon

Kenneth R. Cannon

Nov 17, 2013

Gastonia, NC Kenneth R. Cannon, 76, passed away November 17, 2013, at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born January 2, 1937 in Lynn, Mass., son of the late Edward A. and Margaret Welch Cannon. Mr. Cannon was retired from the US Army and the US Postal Service. He was a member of West Cramerton Baptist Church. The family...

Daisy Webb Yancey

Daisy Webb Yancey

Nov 17, 2013

Gastonia, NC Daisy Webb Yancey, 91, passed away November 17, 2013 at her home. She was born July 7, 1922 in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Driskill and Viola Carver Webb. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at Love Memorial Baptist Church, Gastonia officiated by Pastor Mike Criswell. The family will receive friends from 1:00- 2:00...

Paulette Holland Moss

Paulette Holland Moss

Nov 13, 2013

Bessemer City, NC Paulette Holland Moss, age 62, passed away November 13, 2013 at her home. She was born October 26, 1951 in Gastonia, daughter of Mary Magadelene Blake Ewing and the late Paul Lee Holland. She was of the Baptist faith. A memorial service will be held 2 pm on Sunday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S....

William Cornelius "Bebop" Heffner Jr.

William Cornelius "Bebop" Heffner Jr.

Nov 12, 2013

Clover, SC William Cornelius "Bebop" Heffner Jr., age 67, passed away November 12, 2013 at his home. He was born October 23, 1946 in York County, SC, son of the late William Heffner Sr. and Jessie York Heffner. A funeral service will be held 2 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated...

Anna Marie Long

Anna Marie Long

Nov 12, 2013

Gastonia, NC Anna Marie Long, age 56, made her journey home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2013 at her home. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. A graveside and interment service will be held 12 noon on Saturday at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Colman. She is survived by: her devoted...

Donna Renee Starrett Black

Donna Renee Starrett Black

Nov 11, 2013

Dallas, NC Donna Renee` Starrett Black, age 54, passed away November 11, 2013 at her home. She was born September 20, 1959 in Gastonia, daughter of the late Bobby Gene and Betty Jo Eller Starrett. Mrs. Black loved her husband, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed the Holidays, especially Christmas and making crafts. Services are private. She is survived by: her...

John "Johnny" Douglas Simpson

John "Johnny" Douglas Simpson

Nov 11, 2013

Kings Mountain, NC John "Johnny" Douglas Simpson, 70, passed away November 11, 2013, at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born December 5, 1942 in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Paul Lee Simpson and Novelleu Pugh Simpson. A funeral service will be held 1 pm on Wednesday at Springwood Free Will Baptist Church,officiated by Pastor David Henderson and...

Lynne Keller

Lynne Keller

Nov 10, 2013

Lynne Keller, 52, of Bessemer City, passed away November 10, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born November 28, 1960 in Gaston County, daughter of Samuel David Bumgarner and the late Rosa Lee Craig Bumgarner. She was a member of Kings Mountain Dream Center, formerly known as Foursquare Gospel Church for over 50 years. A funeral service...

Brandon Heath Mccall

Brandon Heath Mccall

Nov 9, 2013

Gastonia, NC Brandon Heath McCall, age 17, passed away November 9, 2013. He was born December 18, 1995 in Gastonia, son of Bryan Heath and Sherry Frye McCall of Gastonia. Brandon was a loving, good son, whose parents were very proud of him. He made people happy, had good friends and was loved and will be missed by all who...

William Mark Gibby

William Mark Gibby

Nov 9, 2013

William "Mark" Gibby, 46, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. He was born May 9, 1967 in Gaston County, son of the late Billy and Nancy Long Gibby. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his special friend, Allie Bentley. He is survived by his wife, Brandy Gibby; sons, Justin Rimmer, Billy Gibby, and Jordan Best;...

Gertrud Davis

Gertrud Davis

Nov 7, 2013

Gastonia, NC Gertrud Davis, 82, passed away November 7, 2013 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Charlotte, NC. She was born May 16, 1931 in Studguard, Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Emma Rhyme Dick. Mrs. Davis was a member of Soul's Harbor Tabernacle, Gastonia. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed working in her...

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