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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

William Ray Hudson

William Ray Hudson

Nov 9, 2012

Denver, NC William "Ray" Hudson, 66, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born July 18, 1946 in York County, SC, son of the late John William Hudson and the late Willie Mae Pugh Miller. Ray was a US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was an avid fisherman and...

Myra Louise Johnston

Myra Louise Johnston

Nov 7, 2012

Gastonia, NC Myra Louise Johnston, 73, Gastonia, passed away November 7, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was born January 4, 1939 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Hall Leon Rhyne Sr. and Ruby Pearl Smith Rhyne. An inurnment service will be held 1:30pm on Thursday at Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral...

Harold Nicholson

Harold Nicholson

Nov 7, 2012

Gastonia, NC Harold Nicholson, 74, passed away November 7, 2012 at his home. He was born May 30, 1938 in Sylva, NC, son of the late Spurgeon Eugene Nicholson and Maddie Conner Hooper. Harold was a US Army Veteran. He was employed with The Generator Shop, Gastonia for over 46 years. A funeral service will be held 2 pm on...

Catherine "Maw" Mcabee

Catherine "Maw" Mcabee

Nov 6, 2012

Gastonia, NC Catherine "Maw" McAbee, 94, passed away November 6, 2012, at her home. She was born September 16, 1918 in Danville, VA. daughter of the late John and Bernice Wilkie Cloninger. "Maw" lived a long, full life and loved her family dearly. She was a loving grandmother to everyone who knew her. The family sends a special thanks to...

Edith Lounette Muscat

Edith Lounette Muscat

Nov 6, 2012

Gastonia, NC Edith Lounette Taylor Muscat, 80, November 5, 2012, at her home. She was born December 26, 1931 in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Leonard and Ovaleen Monteen Merrill Taylor. Mrs. Muscat was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, with a good sense of humor. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church,...

Alvin Rankin Jr.

Alvin Rankin Jr.

Nov 5, 2012

Dallas, NC Alvin Rankin, Jr., 74, passed away November 5, 2012, at The Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas, NC. He was born April 15, 1938 in North Belmont, NC, son of the late Alvin Rankin Sr. and Gladys Thrower Rankin. Services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is...

Ruby Jean Sanders

Ruby Jean Sanders

Nov 4, 2012

Gastonia, NC Ruby Jean Sanders, 76, passed away November 4, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was born April 21, 1936 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Roby William and Mae Faulkner Sanders. Jean was a member of East Baptist Church, Gastonia. A funeral service will be held 6 pm on Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503...

Rhonda Caroline Pruett

Rhonda Caroline Pruett

Nov 4, 2012

Gastonia, NC Rhonda Caroline Pruett, 52, passed away November 4, 2012 She was born September 12, 1960 in Logan, WV. Services are private She is survived by: her sons and daughters in-law, Willie and Teresa Pruett, Robert and Courtney Pruett; daughter and son in-law, Laura and Rocky Mathis; 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Bobby Pruett....

Barbara Postell Lynn

Barbara Postell Lynn

Nov 4, 2012

Kings Mountain, NC Barbara Postell Lynn, 63, passed away November 4, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was born May 31, 1949 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Henry and Norma Morgan Postell. Mrs. Lynn was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Gastonia. A funeral service will be held 2pm on Thursday at Southside Baptist Church, officiated by...

Johnny K. Mcallister

Johnny K. Mcallister

Nov 2, 2012

Johnny K. McAllister, 80, of Gastonia, passed away November 2, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was born August 22, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio. A funeral service will be held 12:00 pm Monday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052, officiated by Rev. Jim Loftis. The family will receive friends 11:00 -12:00...

Eulas "Cookie" Cook

Eulas "Cookie" Cook

Nov 2, 2012

Eulas "Cookie" Cook, 77, of Gastonia, passed away November 2, 2012 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born January 29, 1935, son of the late Jess J. and Margaret Evelyn Carver Cook. Mr. Cook was a native of Graham County and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict....

Rev. Paul Kenneth Grigg

Rev. Paul Kenneth Grigg

Nov 1, 2012

The Rev.Paul Kenneth Grigg, 67, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born January 20, 1945 in Lenoir County, NC son of the late Florilla Grigg Beverly and Jess Grigg. Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was retired from Duke Energy...

Margie N. Smith

Margie N. Smith

Oct 31, 2012

Dallas, NC Margie N. Smith, 86, passed away October 31, 2012, at her home. She was born June 1, 1926 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Frank Randolph Nolen and Cora Lee Stuart Nolen. Mrs. Smith was a very sweet person, loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was adored by all. A funeral service will be held 8 pm...

Jorge Lopez

Jorge Lopez

Oct 31, 2012

Gastonia, NC Jorge Lopez, 21, passed away October 31, 2012 in Gastonia. He was born July 14, 1991 in Troy, NC son of Apolonia Torres Lopez and Jorge Placencia. Jorge was a kind, loving, helpful child, who was full of laughter.He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Gastonia. He was a 2009 graduate of Ashbrook High School, Gastonia....

Glenn Marvin Ingle

Glenn Marvin Ingle

Oct 29, 2012

Smyrna, SC Glenn Marvin Ingle, 68, passed away October 29, 2012, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill. He was born September 26, 1944 in Gaston County, son of the late Julius Monroe Ingle and Vera Mulwee Ingle. Mr. Ingle was a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran. A funeral service will be held 2 pm on Thursday at...

Joan Murphy Mclemore

Joan Murphy Mclemore

Oct 29, 2012

Belmont, NC Joan Murphy McLemore, age 70, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012, at Charlotte Health Care Center, Charlotte, NC. She was born December 4, 1941 in Belmont, daughter of the late Clinton and Gladys Rogers Murphy. A funeral service will be held 2 pm on Wednesday at McAdenville Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Walt Grigg. The family will receive...

Joyce J. Lucas

Joyce J. Lucas

Oct 28, 2012

York, SC Joyce J. Lucas, 76, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, SC. She was born December 20, 1935 in York County, SC, daughter of the late John and Viola Black Puckett. Services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry...

William Barfield

William Barfield

Oct 27, 2012

William Henry "Buddy" Barfield, 70, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. A Gaston County native, he was born November 28, 1941, son of the late Henry and Gladys Barfield. He was a machinist for over 25 years and was an avid handyman who enjoyed helping those with a need around him. Mr. Barfield is...

Dennis Parker Jr.

Dennis Parker Jr.

Oct 26, 2012

Dennis Walter Parker Jr., 78, of Dallas, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1934 in Cleveland County, son of the late Dennis Walter Parker Sr. and Eunice Millon Parker. He was a member of Victory Hill Baptist Church in Dallas. He was a US Marine Corps veteran and owner/operator of Parker Refrigeration...

John Morgan Simpson

John Morgan Simpson

Oct 25, 2012

John Morgan Simpson, 60, of Bessemer City, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2012. He was born June 5, 1952 in Trigg County , Kentucky, son of the late John William Simpson and Clara Price Simpson. John was a loving husband, father , grandfather and friend., who loved his family dearly. He loved to laugh and live...

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