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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Helen Parker

Helen Parker

Dec 6, 2012

Clover, SC Helen Parker, 67, passed away December 6, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was born October 1, 1945 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lewis and Lois Mace Ogle. A memorial service will be held 11 am on Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, Clover, SC. The family will receive friends following the service on Saturday at...

Maria Paulina Morales

Maria Paulina Morales

Dec 6, 2012

Gastonia, NC Maria Paulina Morales, 92, passed away December 6, 2012, at her home. She was born March 8, 1920 in Riosucio, Colombia, daughter of the late, Martin and Clemencia Banol Morales. A memorial service will held 10 am on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. The family will receive friends following the service...

Wanda Darty Waterson

Wanda Darty Waterson

Dec 5, 2012

Gastonia, NC Wanda Darty Waterson, age 59, passed away December 5, 2012, at her home. She was born July 27, 1953 in Lincoln County, daughter of Lester Lee Darty and the late Earlene Willis Darty. Wanda was a member of Bethlehem Church, Gastonia. She was a dedicated teacher for over 32 years in many Gaston County Schools. A memorial service...

Patsy Bailey Alexander

Patsy Bailey Alexander

Dec 5, 2012

Patsy "Pat" Bailey Alexander, 61, passed away December 5, 2012, at her home. She was a Gaston County native, born August 26, 1951, daughter of Louise Huffstickler and the late James A. Bailey. Pat was a loving mother and grandmother, who loved planting and tending her garden. She was a member of Arrowood Baptist Church, Bessemer City. A funeral service...

Reba Pennington Rowe

Reba Pennington Rowe

Dec 4, 2012

Gastonia, NC Reba Pennington Rowe Mrs. Reba Dianna Rowe, a wonderful, caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, answered the call from her, heavenly Father on December 4, 2012. She was born January 4, 1947 in Gaston County, daughter of the late William I.V. and Annie Mae McDonald Pennington. A funeral service will be held 1 pm on Saturday at...

James "Jimmy" Sloan

James "Jimmy" Sloan

Dec 3, 2012

Mt. Holly, NC James "Jimmy" Sloan, 48, passed away December 3, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was born May 7, 1964 in Jefferson County, IN, son of the late, Leon Sloan and Martha Gibson Medlin. A memorial service will be held 2 pm on Friday at Faith Baptist Church, 1102 W. Walnut Ave., Gastonia. The family will receive...

Robert "Bobby" Alexander

Robert "Bobby" Alexander

Dec 3, 2012

Gastonia, NC Robert "Bobby" Alexander, 65, passed away December 3, 2012 at his home. He was born January 2, 1947 in Gaston County, son of Kathleen Painter Alexander and the late Jonah "Alex" Alexander. Bobby was a member of First Assembly of God, Gastonia where he was an usher and he was also a US Army Veteran. A memorial service...

Patsy Hoke Bolin

Patsy Hoke Bolin

Dec 2, 2012

Gastonia, NC Patsy Hoke Bolin, 71, passed away December 2, 2012, at her home. She was born September 24, 1941 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Joe and Virginia Stroup Hoke. A funeral service will be held 11 am on Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Fred High. The family...

Floy Susan Tarbush

Floy Susan Tarbush

Dec 2, 2012

Belmont, NC Floy Susan Tarbush, 78, passed away December 2, 2012, at Peak Resources of Gastonia. She was born September 29, 1934 in Mecklenburg County. A memorial service will be held 1pm on Thursday at Flint Groves Baptist Church, Gastonia. The family will receive friends 12- 1 pm prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Interment is private....

Cicero Austin Harris Jr.

Cicero Austin Harris Jr.

Dec 1, 2012

Cicero Austin Harris Jr., 82, of Lowell passed December 1, 2012 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born February 19, 1930, son of the late Cicero Austin Sr. and Ethel Tanner Harris. A graveside service will be held 4:00 pm Friday at Edgewood Cemetery, Lowell officiated by Rev. Mike Criswell. The family will receive friends from 6:00 -8:00...

Ida Belle Perry Thomas

Ida Belle Perry Thomas

Dec 1, 2012

Ida Belle Perry Thomas, 91, of Gastonia passed away December 1, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hopsital, Gastonia. She was born February 12, 1921 in Whitmire, SC, daughter of the late Edward and Annie Mae Delotch Perry. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City. The visitation will be held after the service. Arrangements are...

Rick Posey

Rick Posey

Nov 30, 2012

Rick Posey, 57, of Gastonia, passed away November 30, 2012 at his home. He was born November 14, 1955 in Gaston County, son of Billy Posey and the late Francis Hinson Posey. A memorial service will be held 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday at First Assembly of God in Clover, SC officiated by Pastors Michael Pittman and Daniel Haskett. The...

Margaret Linkous

Margaret Linkous

Nov 29, 2012

Shelby, NC Margaret Linkous, 87, formerly of Gastonia, passed away November 29, 2012, at Cleveland Regional Med. Ctr, Shelby. She was born August 21, 1925 in Tazewell, VA, daughter of the late Reece and Utoka Mundy. Mrs. Linkous was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Margaret thought, as the song says, Christmas was the most wonderful time of the year....

Larry Keith Starnes

Larry Keith Starnes

Nov 28, 2012

Larry Keith Starnes, 69, of Gastonia passed away November 28, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was born September 14, 1943 in Gaston County son of the late Bobby Starnes and Mary Carroll Starnes. Mr. Starnes attended Ranlo Baptist Church. He loved his family and enjoyed carp fishing and golf. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm on Friday...

Malana Chisholm

Malana Chisholm

Nov 28, 2012

Gastonia, NC Malana Chisholm, 40, passed away November 28, 2012. She was born August 8, 1972 in Gastonia, daughter of Rhonda Cook Williams. A memorial service will be held 1pm on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Cross Connection Church, 2410 Crescent Lane, Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Jack Ford. The family will receive friends following the memorial service on Saturday at...

Dale Fisher

Dale Fisher

Nov 27, 2012

Dale Fisher, of Gastonia passed away November 27, 2012. She was born May 12, 1951 in Gastonia, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Madgelene Grigg Poteat. Dale attended First Assembly of God, Gastonia. A memorial service will be held 11 am on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Barnes. The family will receive friends...

Christine Smith

Christine Smith

Nov 27, 2012

Gastonia, NC Christine Smith, 81, formerly of Stanley, passed away November 27, 2012, at Alexandria Place, Gastonia. She was born May 11, 1931 in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late Brawley Ruben Ferrell and Gladys Stokes Dowd. A funeral service will be held 11:30 am on Friday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia, officiated...

Jerry Lee Smith

Jerry Lee Smith

Nov 25, 2012

Jerry Lee Smith, 76, of Dallas, NC passed away on November 25, 2012 at his home. Visitation will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church on Tuesday November 27, 2012 at 6:00-8:30pm. Funeral service will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church on Wednesday November 28, 2012 at 3:00 pm with Reverend Earl Stanley of Crowders View Freewill Baptist Church and Pastor...

Beulah Mosteller Mott

Beulah Mosteller Mott

Nov 25, 2012

Gastonia, NC Beulah Mosteller Mott, age 91, passed away November 25, 2012 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. She was born March 15, 1921 in Edgefield, SC, daughter of the late Willie J. and Ruby Howe Mosteller. "Bootie" grew up in Gastonia and worked in textiles before joining the original Southern Bell Telephone Company as an operator. She was promoted and transferred...

Jewel Jimison Parker

Jewel Jimison Parker

Nov 24, 2012

GASTONIA -- Jewel Jimison Parker, 88, passed away Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 at her residence. A Gaston County native, she was born Aug. 22, 1924, to the late James Edgar Jimison and Blanch Jimison Nance. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, JC Parker; and siblings, Chalmas Jimison, Ray Jimison and Margaret Place. Mrs....

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