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Recent Obituaries
Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas
Barbara "Bobbie" Brown
Jan 9, 2013
Grovetown, GA Barbara "Bobbie" Ghorley Brown, age 72 of Grovetown, GA, passed away January 9, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, NC. She was born September 25, 1940 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Cecil and Catherine Raines Ghorley. A graveside and interment service will be held 2 pm on Sunday at Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens, Hephzibah, GA, officiated...
Glenda Charlene Hollifield
Jan 9, 2013
Glenda Charlene Crawford Hollifield , 41, of Gastonia, passed away on January 9, 2013 at CMC University Hospital, Charlotte. She was born February 18, 1971 in Cleveland County daughter of the late Glenda Sue Hall Crawford. She was a member of Restoration at Chapel Grove Church of God, Gastonia. A celebration of life service will be held 3:00 pm on...
Velma Jean Dixon
Jan 8, 2013
Gastonia, NC Velma Jean Dixon, age 69, of 1103 W. 4th. Ave., Gastonia, passed away January 8, 2013 at her home. She was born August 8, 1943, daughter of the late Sherman and Marie Davis Wright. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm on Saturday at the home. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium,...
Mary P. Sutton
Jan 8, 2013
Chester, SC Mary P. Sutton, age 85 of Chester, SC, formerly of Belmont, passed away on January 8, 2013 at Fairfield Healthcare Ctr., Ridgeway, SC. She was born February 7, 1927 in Ashe County, NC, daughter of the late Parker and Palestine Paris Young. Mary loved her family and caring for others. She enjoyed cooking, quilting and gardening. She was...
Esther M. Patterson
Jan 7, 2013
Esther M. Patterson, 89, of Gastonia passed away January 7, 2013 at Kindred Transitional Care, Gastonia. She was born October 17, 1923 in Huntington Beach, CA daughter of the late Andrew Long and Trula Dail Long. A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm on Thursday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia, officiated by Rev....
Catherine Rose Martin Spencer
Jan 6, 2013
Gastonia, NC Catherine Rose Martin Spencer was joyously received into her heavenly home on January 6, 2013. Among those to greet her were her Savior, Jesus Christ; her husband, Wilburn "Bud" Spencer; her father and mother, Oscar and Pearl Martin; and her sister, Stella Burrell. Catherine is survived by two devoted daughters, Gloria S. Bartlett and husband, Clifford, and Glenda...
Dorothy Mccarter Mews
Jan 6, 2013
Gastonia, NC Dorothy "Dot" McCarter Mews, 74, of Gastonia, passed away January 6, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
A Gaston County native, she was born July 15, 1938 daughter of the late Samuel and Virginia Bailey.
She was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Dot is survived by her husband, Jerry Mews; daughter, Sue...
James Douglas House
Jan 6, 2013
Jackson, TN James Douglas House "Jay" or "J.D." passed away January 6, 2013 at the Jackson Madison County Hospital, Jackson, TN, due to complications of pneumonia. He was born September 30, 1932 in White County, GA. Jay was 80 years old. Jay lived in Belmont, NC for 50 years. He most recently resided in Jackson, TN for the last 2...
Norma Jean Culbertson
Jan 6, 2013
Gastonia, NC Norma "Jean" Culbertson, 69, passed away January 6, 2013, at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born January 8, 1943 in Gastonia, daughter of Estelle Woody Tweed of Lincolnton and the late Junior Ruben Tweed. Jean was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, Gastonia. A funeral service will be held 2 pm on Thursday at Greene Funeral...
Randy Steven Deal
Jan 6, 2013
Randy Steven Deal, 58, of Bessemer City, passed away on January 6, 2013 at his home. He was born January 10, 1954 in Gaston County son of the late James Lester Deal Jr. and Ruth Wilson Deal. Mr. Deal was a member of Church of Christ of Gastonia. The Deal family would like to extend a warm thanks to Gaston...
Athena Storm Watson
Jan 5, 2013
Kings Mountain, NC Athena Storm Watson, infant daughter of Charles Anthony Watson and Haley Patrick, passed away on January 5, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain. A memorial service will be held 7 pm on Thursday at Long Creek Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain, officiated by Rev. Dee Liss. The...
William "Don" Capps
Jan 4, 2013
William 'Don" Capps, 82, of Stanley, passed away January 4, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was born March 12, 1930 in Gaston County son of the late Marvin L. Capps and Ila Holland Capps. Mr. Capps was a member of Sunset Lane Baptist Church, Bessemer City where he loved to sing in the choir. Don loved to bowl and...
Madge Austin Dismukes
Jan 3, 2013
Madge Austin Dismukes, 93, formerly of Abingdon Place and ARP Manor in Gastonia, died January 3, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was born in Clover, SC to the late Columbus C. "Lum" Grayson and Bessie Peny Grayson. Madge was a free spirited person who loved music. God gave her a wonderful gift of being able to play the piano...
Harlan C. Markwalder Sr.
Jan 3, 2013
Kings Mountain, NC Harlan C. Markwalder Sr., 64, life long resident of Gaston County, passed away January 3, 2013, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was born October 31, 1948, son of the late Donald L. and Ruth Hammack Markwalder. Harlan loved his family, reading and writing. All services are private. He is survived by: sons, Harlan C. Markwalder Jr....
Carol J. Gleeson
Jan 1, 2013
Gastonia, NC Carol J. Gleeson, 40, passed away January 1, 2013 at her home. She was born March 16, 1972 in Catawba County, daughter of the late Cynthia Sherrill Fauser. A memorial service will be held 4 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. The family will greet friends after the service in...
Kathryn Ola-Mae Paysour
Dec 31, 2012
Bessemer City, NC Kathryn Ola-Mae Paysour, infant daughter of Samuel Paysour and the late Debbie Hundley Rose, passed away December 31, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. A memorial service will be held for Kathryn and her mother, Debbie, 2 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. Inerment is private. Arrangements are with...
Debbie Lynn Rose
Dec 30, 2012
Bessemer City, NC Debbie Lynn Rose, 30, passed away December 30, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was born July 20, 1982 in Gaston County, daughter of Cynthia Adams Peterson and John Hundley. A memorial service will be held for Debbie and her infant daughter, Kathryn, 2 pm on Saturday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York...
Earl "Nick" Teeter
Dec 29, 2012
Earl "Nick" Teeter, 73, of Gastonia, passed away December 29, 2012 at the Brian Center, Gastonia. He was born October 24, 1939 in Cramerton, son of the late Earl Bangle Teeter Sr. and Fredonia Virginia "Mutt" Shavers Teeter. A celebration of life will be held 12 noon on Sunday January 6, 2012 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Gastonia, officiated by...
Melinda Carol Staton
Dec 29, 2012
Iron Station, NC Melinda Carol Staton, 56, passed away December 29, 2012, at Carolina Med. Ctr.,Lincolnton, NC. She was born July 31, 1956 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of John Reid and Maxine Finchum Staton. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry...
Kathleen W. Rayfield
Dec 28, 2012
Kathleen W. Rayfield, 77, of Kings Mountain, passed away December 28, 2012 at the Kings Mountain Hospice House. She was born August 15, 1935 in York County, SC, daughter of the late Lester and Ruby Farris Warren. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday at Bright Light Baptist Church, Bessemer City, officiated by Pastor Wayne Reese. The family...
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