Oscar "Bull" Griffin
Jun 19, 2020
Oscar "Bull" Griffin, 77, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home.
He was born November 24, 1942, in Gaston County, son of the late Oscar Griffin Sr. and Lucille Hill Griffin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Pendleton Griffin and granddaughter, Andrea Black....
Jeffrey "Jeff" Gilbow
Jun 19, 2020
Jeffrey "Jeff" Gilbow, 55, of Charlotte, passed away on June 19, 2020, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.
He was born May 9, 1965, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Kenneth Clifford Gilbow Sr. and Catherine Fore Gilbow.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Greene Funeral Service,...
James Alan Phillips
Jun 14, 2020
James Phillips, 60, went to be with the Lord June 14, 2020.
He was a loving husband to Terri Phillips for 38 years. He was a wonderful dad to Kristina and Amanda Phillips. He was a very hard worker for his family and worked for Concrete Supply Co for 34 years. James was a member of the...
Grady Keith Ledford
Jun 14, 2020
Grady Keith Ledford, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, June 14, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.
He was born, March 30, 1948, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Darrell Ledford and the late Roy Grady Ledford.
In addition to his mother, Grady is survived by his wife, Wanda Ledford;...
Jeffrey Todd Allman
Jun 13, 2020
Jeffrey Todd Allman, 58, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020.
A native of Gastonia, he was born November 21, 1961 to Barbara Jean Smith and the late Paul Allman.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Allman.
In addition to his mother, he is...
Mike "Katdaddy" Nelms
Jun 13, 2020
Mike "Katdaddy" Nelms, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born February 9, 1956 a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Wesley Zack Nelms and Frances Smith Nelms.
Mike was a member of City Church, Gastonia. He was a US Navy...
Martha Simmons Willard
Jun 9, 2020
Martha Simmons Willard, 72, of Mount Holly, NC passed away June 9, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, NC, she was born August 7, 1947 to the late George Ray and Jessie Elizabeth Simmons.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her life partner, Bobby Green;...
Brenda Kay Watts
Jun 7, 2020
Brenda Kay Watts, 71, of Gastonia, passed away on June 7, 2020 at the Wellington House, in Gastonia, NC.
Brenda loved to dance. She was a well-known CNA for 35 years. She even helped the staff at Wellington House care for other patients. Brenda never met a stranger.
A native of Gaston County, NC, she...
Thomas Christopher Beaver
Jun 7, 2020
Thomas Christopher Beaver, 42, of Gastonia, passed away on June 7, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
A native of Gaston County, Mr. Beaver was born May 10, 1978 to Thomas "Tom" Edwin Beaver and the late Sharon Lee Helton.
In addition to his father, Mr. Beaver is survived by his children,...
Donald Gene Coxey, Jr.
Jun 6, 2020
Donald "Donnie" Coxey, 33, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Walmart in Cherryville, NC.
He was born June 28, 1986 in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Donald Gene Coxey Sr. and Loretta Hogue Coxey.
Donnie was an employee at Walmart in Cherryville.
In addition to his...
Lynn Renee Vickers
Jun 5, 2020
Lynn Renee Vickers, 66, of Gastonia, passed away at home on June 5, 2020.
She was born May 17, 1954 in Gaston County, NC to the late Herman Daniels and Louise Fletcher Daniels.
The love Lynn had for her husband and children was eternal and always without judgment. She carried the spirit of the Lord...
David Wayne Haskins
Jun 4, 2020
David Wayne Haskins, 54, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Gastonia.
He was born April 7, 1966, at Lafayette, IN, son of Gloria Smith Moore and Wayne Moore.
David was a member of Olney Presbyterian Church, Gastonia. He was the owner and operator of David's Jewelers of Gastonia. He loved to golf...
Roger Dale Bingham
Jun 3, 2020
Roger Dale Bingham, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away June 3, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.
A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Fred Washington and Pauline Elizabeth Wiley Bingham.
Mr. Bingham was the owner of Industrial Fabricators in Gastonia, NC.
Mr. Bingham...
Johnny Hiroshi Kelly, Sr.
Jun 2, 2020
Johnny Hiroshi Kelly, Sr., 49, of Gastonia, NC passed away June 2, 2020.
A native of Gaston County, NC he was born July 17, 1970 to Beriko Hodge Fowler and the late Norman Kelly.
He was a mechanic most of his life and enjoyed martial arts. He loved to spend time operating remote-control cars and...
Gayle Franklin Courtney
Jun 2, 2020
Gayle Franklin Courtney, 74, of Kings Mountain, passed away on June 2, 2020, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby.
He was born January 5, 1946, in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Leroy Jonas Courtney and Margaret Cecil Courtney.
All services will be private.
Mr. Courtney is survived by his nephew, Michael...
Mary Hannah Atkins
Jun 1, 2020
Mary Hannah Atkins, 85, of Gastonia, passed away, Monday, June 1, 2020 at Testa Hospice, Kings Mountain, NC.
She was born January 1, 1935.
Mary was the former owner of the Boardwalk Bar, Gastonia.
She is preceded in death by her son, Mike Fullbright; and daughters, Denise Atkins and Diane Atkins.
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Malikiah Superman Biddix
May 31, 2020
Malikiah "Superman" Biddix, 11, of Gastonia, NC, passed away, Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home.
He was born September 24, 2008, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of Michael Jason Biddix and Nina Michelle Foster.
Superman was a member of Evangel Assembly of God, Gastonia and was a 4 th grader at Bessemer...
Ruby Lee Walker
May 31, 2020
Ruby Lee Walker, 91, of Dallas, NC, passed away May 31, 2020 at Belair Healthcare in Gastonia, NC.
A native of Catawba County, NC, she was born January 30, 1929 to the late Fred and Sarah Elmore Towery.
In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her sister, Grace Cruse; brothers, Paul...
Joseph "Dale" Walters, Sr.
May 29, 2020
On May 29, 2020 Joseph "Dale" Walters Sr. found his peace. Loved by all who knew him, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He lived for his family, loved unconditionally, and advised wisely.
Dale was born on June 18, 1950, married his soulmate Patricia on August 2, 1968. He loved...
Jason Sean Morris
May 29, 2020
Jason Sean Morris, 46, of Gastonia, passed away at home on May 29, 2020.
A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Clifton Eugene and Laura Griffie Morris.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia,...
