Obituaries

Oct 11, 2018

Myla Miracle Denise Campbell, infant daughter of Christopher Campbell and Melinda Johnson of Bessemer City, was called home to heaven on October 11, 2018. A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, October 19, 2018, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Timmy Whitaker. In addition to her parents, Christopher Campbell and...

Oct 11, 2018

Wanda Lee Eller Graham, 76, of Lincolnton, NC, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 11, 2018. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Affectionately called "Nanny", she was a mom to many who loved her. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Wells Eller and Electa Parker Eller; sister, Shirley Eller Dunlap; and...

Oct 10, 2018

Hilda "Faye" Davis McKee 09/04/1941 – 10/10/2018 Hilda "Faye" Davis McKee of Gastonia and New Hampshire, peacefully went to be with Our Lord on October 10, 2018. Faye enjoyed life, she always worried about others before herself. She loved going to car shows in Carlisle, PA and just taking long rides on roads to see where they went with her...

Oct 8, 2018

Betty Battencourt,70, of Grover, passed away on October 8, 2018, at her home. She was born April 15, 1948, Fayette County, PA, daughter of the late Marion Strosnider and Edna Tate. A memorial service will be held 7:00 pm Friday, October 12, 2018, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Terry Floyd....

Oct 7, 2018

George F. Maddox Jr., 93, of Gastonia passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 7, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born February 22, 1925, a native of Gaston County the son of the late George F. Maddox Sr. and Flossie Stowe Maddox. George was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a...

Oct 7, 2018

Vickie Greene Phillips Bradshaw, 68, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born January 25, 1950 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Charlie and Doris Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Greene; sister, Vonnie Carpenter; brother, Richard Greene; sister, Mattie Lou Grigg; and brother, Larry Greene. Left...

Oct 5, 2018

Jimmy Wayne Whitaker, 57 of Bessemer City, passed away October 5, 2018 at his residence. He is the son of Joyce McNair Whitaker of the home and the late Alfred Clintered Whitaker. In addition to his Mother, he was survived by his brother, Tony Ray Whitaker; and sisters, Janet Laraine Dean and Bonnie Cloninger. Jimmy was a beloved son and...

Oct 4, 2018

Lila Mae White, 83, of Clover, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018. She was born February 20, 1935 in York Co., SC, daughter of the late Frank and Irene Moses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jody. Lila was a member of Crowders Creek ARP Church in Gastonia....

Oct 4, 2018

Polly Joyce Braddy, 72, of Gastonia, passed away October 4, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1945 in Madison County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Oscar Wilburn Graham and Minnie Lee Bailey Ensley. Polly is survived by her sons, Donnie Braddy and Duane Braddy; daughter, Pamela Braddy; brothers, Ronnie Graham, Garland Ensley, Lonnie Ensley;...

Oct 2, 2018

Dennis Franklin Dean, 56, of Gastonia, passed away October 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1962, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Frank and Alma Dean. Left to cherish his memories are his son, Steven Eugene Dean; brother, Jerry Donald Dean; and sister, Patsy Ann Dean. In addition to his parents, he...

Oct 1, 2018

Irene "Dink" Van Horn Ledford, 91, of Gastonia, passed away October 1, 2018 at her residence. She was born December 9, 1926 in Cleveland County, the daughter of Robert Franklin Van Horn and Irette Harvey Van Horn. Irene was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Gastonia. She retired from Burlington Industries. She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Ledford...

Oct 1, 2018

Helen "Pete" Wiggins, 80, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born March 1, 1938 in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late James Lloyd Weaver and Susie Key Weaver. Pete was a member of Zion Baptist Church for 57 years. She loved her family and her church...

Sep 30, 2018

Harold Dion Doss Jr., 81, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born October 9, 1936 in Affinity, West Virginia, the son of the late Harold D. Doss Sr. and Frances Wolfe Doss. Harold was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was a United...

Sep 30, 2018

Michael Neil Warren, 60, of Bessemer City, passed away September 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1958 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Earl Warren and Pauline Smith Warren. He is survived by his wife, Dallas Warren; son, Michael Allen; daughters, Karen Warren, Kimberly Gardner; 8 grandchildren; brothers, Doug Warren, Roger Rape; and sisters,...

Sep 29, 2018

Gerald Lee Bonham, 85, of Gaston County, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at his residence.

He was born September 5, 1933, in Gaston County, son of the late Geter Jackson Bonham and Myrtle Plemmons Bonham.

Gerald was a US Army Veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Sep 29, 2018

Kathleen M. Bland, 84, of Gastonia, passed away September 29, 2018 at her residence. She was born April 13, 1934, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late L.J. McFalls and Gertrude Dellinger McFalls. Kathleen was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She graduated from Kings College. She retired from Firestone and worked part-time for Dr. Marlowe's office....

Sep 29, 2018

Jane Booth, 71, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Caromont Reginal Medical Center. Jane was born February 20, 1947, in Gaston County, sister of Judy Mason, Dixie Hughes and Walt Booth. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com

Sep 29, 2018

John Basil Stowe, 80, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born August 18, 1938, in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Stowe and Margaret Parker Martin. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who retired from Knitcraft in Belmont. He was an avid fisherman and loved gardening. He...

Sep 28, 2018

Paul Armas Laitinen, 39, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, September 28, 2018 at his residence. Paul was born May 9, 1979, in Gaston County, son of Richard and Linda Laitinen. He loved his family and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, left to cherish Paul's memories are sons, Cameron and Carter Laitinen; daughter, Lilly Laitinen; sisters, Korena...

Sep 28, 2018

Jeanie Godwin Goad, 43, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, September 28, 2018 at her residence. Jeanie was born August 6, 1975, in Augusta, GA, daughter of Joseph and Sara Godwin. Jeanie was a dedicated wife, mother and daughter. Her goal in life was to please everyone. She worked as an Ophthalmic Assistant at Charlotte EENT. In addition to her parents,...