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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Mary Frances Fredell Karriker

Mary Frances Fredell Karriker

Aug 11, 2013

Mary Frances Fredell Karriker, 79, of Gastonia, passed away on August 11, 2013 at White Oak Manor, Shelby, NC. She was born July 6, 1934 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jesse R. Fredell and Gertrude Clary Fredell. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to Hospice of Cleveland County, for the care that was given to Mrs. Karriker....

Michael Sigbey Haney

Michael Sigbey Haney

Aug 11, 2013

Gastonia, NC Michael Sigbey Haney, 49, passed away August 11, 2013 at his home. He was born September 16, 1963 in Gaston County, son of Ida Pressley Haney and the late Charles Haney. A service will be held at a later date. Interment is private. In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by: sons, Michael Wayne Haney, Christopher Jacob...

Susan Terina Davenport

Susan Terina Davenport

Aug 8, 2013

Susan Terina Davenport, 50, of Gastonia passed away August 8, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born August 2, 1963 in Gaston County, daughter of Charles Lineberry and the late Joyce Garren Lineberry. A memorial service will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Sunday at the Davenport Residence. Mrs. Davenport is survived by: her husband of...

Thomas Rufus "Alfred" Hudson

Thomas Rufus "Alfred" Hudson

Aug 7, 2013

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200 S. New Hope Road, for Thomas Rufus "Alfred" Hudson of Gastonia, who passed away on August 7, 2013. He was born June 20, 1922, to Albert Filector and Margaret Gamble Hudson of Gastonia. Mr. Hudson was employed by Threads,Inc.,and the city...

Patricia Gail Revels

Patricia Gail Revels

Aug 7, 2013

Patricia Gail Revels, 60, of Gastonia passed away August 7, 2013 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born September 16, 1952 in York County, daughter of the late Haskell Buford and Gladys Bush Clack. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052, officiated by Rev. Chad...

Jennie Ruth Chastaine

Jennie Ruth Chastaine

Aug 7, 2013

Jennie Ruth Chastaine, 79, of Cherryville, passed away on August 7, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born April 14, 1934 in Gaston County daughter of the late Charles and Maggie L. Carpenter. The family would like to thank Hospice for the care that was given to Mrs. Chastaine. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. on...

Arnold Price

Arnold Price

Aug 7, 2013

Arnold Price, 74, of Blacksburg, SC passed away on August 7, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born September 15, 1938 in Gaston County son of the late James "Porky" Price and Genevieve McFalls Price. Mr. Price was a retired International Representative for the United Paper Workers International Union AFL.CIO-CLC. Arnold loved cooking Barbeque and was known...

Betty Sue Pennington

Betty Sue Pennington

Aug 6, 2013

Betty Sue Pennington, 78, of Charlotte passed away August 6, 2013 at Peak Resources, Charlotte. She was born January 23, 1935 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Frank and Mamie Kirby Pennington. All services are private. Betty Sue Pennington walked (probably ran and skipped) through the gates of heaven this Tuesday evening. She has finally been rewarded for all...

Gustavo Calzada

Gustavo Calzada

Aug 4, 2013

Gustavo Calzada, 51, of Rock Hill passed away August 4, 2013 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill. He was born October 30, 1961 in Fresnillo Zac, Mexico, son of the late Crescencio Calzada and Celia Huizar. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Friday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052. The family...

Dr. Ronnie Smith M.D.

Dr. Ronnie Smith M.D.

Aug 4, 2013

N. Myrtle Beach, SC Dr. Ronnie Smith, MD, 66, formerly of Dallas, NC, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Seacoast Medical Center in Little River SC. He was born in Gaston County January 9, 1947 and was the son of the late George Junior Smith and Florence Heavener Smith. He attended Gaston College and UNC Chapel Hill Medical School....

Jack Wishnefsky

Jack Wishnefsky

Aug 4, 2013

Jack Wishnefsky, 98, of Gastonia, passed away August 4, 2013 at his residence. He was born June 19, 1915 in New Bedford, Mass., son of the late Abraham and Rose Resevitz Wishnefsky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Rebecca "Betty" Goldstein Wishnefsky, his children, Renee Norcross, Jean Vera, and Leonard...

Doug R. Bolynn

Doug R. Bolynn

Aug 1, 2013

Doug R. Bolynn, 64, of Gastonia passed away August 1, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born April 10, 1949 in Gaston County son of Alene Bryant Bolynn and the late Boyd L. Bolynn. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052, officiated...

Walton Whitelaw Carson

Walton Whitelaw Carson

Aug 1, 2013

Gastonia, NC Walton Whitelaw Carson, Sr., 88 years old, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2013. A native of Gastonia, Whitelaw was the son of the late Thomas Edgar Carson and Mary Myrtle Carson. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy Riddle Carson, sons, Walton W. Carson, Jr. of Sewell, N.J. and David Glenn...

Kathleen Kaheny

Kathleen Kaheny

Jul 30, 2013

Gastonia, NC Kathleen Kaheny, age 104, of Wantagh L.I., NY and Gastonia, NC, passed away July 30, 2013, at Morningside Assisted Living, Gastonia. Kathleen was born in Brooklyn, NY, July 18, 1909, the daughter of the late Peter Richard Kaheny and Margaret Daly Kaheny, both natives of Ireland. She attended schools in Brooklyn and Richmond Hill, Queens, NY. In addition...

Genevieve Leverton Snipes

Genevieve Leverton Snipes

Jul 30, 2013

Dallas, NC Genevieve Leverton Snipes, 82, passed away July 30, 2013, at Caromont Regional Med. Ctr., Gastonia. She was born Octoer 19, 1930 in South Haven, Michigan, daughter of the late Elmer and Lula Bailey Leverton. Mrs. Snipes was a member of High Shoals Church of God. A funeral service will be held 11 am on Thursday at Greene Funeral...

George D. Nelson

George D. Nelson

Jul 28, 2013

Gastonia, NC George D. Nelson, MD, age 94, passed away at his home on July 28, 2013. He was born July 7, 1919 in New Market, NJ, son of the late Walter & Ruth Nelson. A memorial service will be held 11 am on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Swannanoa Valley Presbyterian Church, Swannanoa, NC. The family will receive friends...

Carl William Wallace

Carl William Wallace

Jul 28, 2013

Carl William Wallace, 86, of Gastonia passed away July 28, 2013 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. He was born February 1, 1927 in Copperhill, TN, son of the late Edd and Mamie Thomas Wallace. He was a member of West Frankiln Baptist Church of Gastonia. Services will be at a later date. Mr. Wallace is survived by: his wife,...

Ernest "Dink" Riddle

Ernest "Dink" Riddle

Jul 27, 2013

GASTONIA -- Ernest "Dink" Riddle, 79, passed away July 27, 2013 at his home. He was born Aug. 29, 1933 in Gaston County, son of the late Samuel and Estelle Bingham Riddle. A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052, officiated by Dr. Raymond Whitfield. The...

Ruby Catherine Cordell

Ruby Catherine Cordell

Jul 27, 2013

Ruby Catherine Cordell, 72, Kings Mountain, passed away on July 27, 2013 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born March 11, 1941 in Murphy, NC, daughter of the late Max Daniel Cordell and Edna Hickey Cordell Powell. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Oak View Baptist Church, of Kings Mountain, officiated by Pastor...

Julio Cesar Ortiz Mejia

Julio Cesar Ortiz Mejia

Jul 27, 2013

Gastonia, NC Julio Cesar Ortiz Mejia, 88, passed away July 27, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born September 10, 1924 in Honduras, son of the late Remigio Ortiz Euceda and Maria Teresa Mejia Ortiz. A graveside service will be held 3 pm Wednesday at Armstrong Cemetery. The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium is serving...

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