Frank L Ashley High School
Class of 1965

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Sad to announce that we have lost our classmate
William "Bill" Hillary Lindsay, December 13, 2018
Posted on: Nov 09, 2018 at 8:36 AM
Hey ol basic buddy!! Got out of the active Air Force and went full time with the NC Air Guard at Charlotte, stayed there until 1990. Loved the C130's

Update 3/21/2018 -
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Sad to report that Dan Stroup died on March 19th.
GASTONIA — Dan Michael Stroup, 70, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2018
At CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gastonia, he was son of the late Daniel Glenn and Ferrie Rhodes Stroup. He was a US Coast Guard Veteran and Civil War buff. He was also a well respected optician.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty E. Stroup; cousin, Jane Mack; special niece, Tammy Zirkle and husband, DeWayne; and numerous other nieces and nephews; great nephews, Dennis, Dustin, and Dylan Zirkle.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Civil War Preservation Trust at civilwar.org
Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.mcleanfuneral.com
McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Stroup family.
Happy Birthday, Nova! Hope it's a great one!!
Happy birthday! Make it special!
Welcome to the website Andy... so glad you have "come home" from Texas. Bobbye
Posted on: Oct 05, 2017 at 1:01 PM
Happy birthday... enjoy. Bobbye
Happy Birthday, Sandy. I hope you have a good one. Call me sometime. We are in the phone book believe it or not. LOL
Mary you will soon reach a milestone birthday and so will I in August. Have a happy birthday and a great Independence day too. My Dad's birthday was also on July 4th!
Happy Birthday, Tess!!! Hope it's a great one.

Update 2/22/2016 -
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I am sad to announce that we lost three classmates within one week:
Linda Crisp Bell
Timothy McClure
Ron Ownbey
Please keep their families and friends in your prayers!
Obits are posted on their sites
Sadly we ahve has to add Joe Brafford to our Deceased list as of June 20nd.
Rusty
I remember having several classes together, I suppose due to the alphabetical listing of our names being so close. She was always so pleasant and cheerful. I know that she is missed.
Larry Cook

Update 2/22/2016 -
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I am sad to announce that we lost three classmates within one week:
Linda Crisp Bell
Timothy McClure
Ron Ownbey
Please keep their families and friends in your prayers!
Rusty
Linda Lucille Crisp Bell
(September 24, 1947 - May 27, 2017)
HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
NAME: LINDA LUCILLE CRISP BELL
Linda Lucille Crisp Bell, 69, resident of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on May 27, 2017 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of Scott and Betty Giles Crisp. She was preceded in death by her father Scott Miller Crisp, her brother Scott Miller Crisp Jr, and grandson Frank Lee Thornburg. She was a retired Elementary & Middle School teacher in Gaston and Cleveland County Schools. She was very active at the Patrick Senior Center as a volunteer and as a member of the crocheting class. She was a volunteer at the Schiele Museum and Historic Brattonsville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 51 years: Frank Douglas Bell, Kings Mountain North Carolina
Son: Gavin Seth Bell and wife Ashley, Kings Mountain, NC
2 Daughters: Wendi B. Summerlin and husband George, Stanley, NC and Adrian B. Thornburg and husband Craig, Gastonia, NC
Mother: Betty Giles Crisp, Gastonia, NC
Brother: David Allen Crisp, Gastonia, NC
Sister: Susan Crisp Martin, Bryan, TX
5 Grandchildren: Lanie & Evan Summerlin, Ryan Thornburg, Hunter & Josie Bell
Numerous nieces and nephews
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 2:00 PM Crowders Creek ARP Church, Gastonia NC officiated by Rev. Stuart Fowler
VISITATION: One hour prior to the service at the church
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers- Donations to Friends of Crowders Mountain State Park, Gaston Hospice or a charity of your choice
GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM
