Charles Ray Helms
Sep 27, 2018
Charles Ray Helms, 68, of Gastonia, passed away September 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 16, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Helms and Willie Sanders Helms. Charles was a former employee of Sodyeco and Hoechst Celenese in Mt. Holly. He loved to ride his Harley. He is survived by his...
Larry Deitz
Sep 26, 2018
Larry Gene Deitz, 71, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born August 13, 1947 in Franklin, NC, son of the late James Carl Deitz and Gladys Tallent Deitz. He was a US Army Veteran and retired from Duke Energy after 47 years. Larry is survived by his wife, Brigitte Deitz of 49 years; son, Kevin Deitz;...
Franklin Delano Harris Sr.
Sep 25, 2018
Franklin Delano Harris Sr.,77, of Cherryville, NC, passed away on September 25, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born April 4, 1941, in Buncombe County, son of the late Jessie and Lillie Harris. Mr. Harris was of Baptist faith. He drove a tour bus for Cross Country Trailways for many years. A funeral service will be held...
Esther "June" Stiles
Sep 25, 2018
Lowell, NC - Esther "June" Stiles, 81, passed away September 25, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born June 1, 1937 in Graham County, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Mattie Lane Orr. The Stiles would like to thank Gaston Hospice and Staff for their compassion and loving care of Mrs. Stiles and their family. She is...
Crystal Dawn Propes
Sep 23, 2018
Crystal Dawn Propes, 37, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 23, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born December 23, 1980, in Gaston County daughter of Deborah Riddle and the late Joseph McDonald. Crystal was a member of South Gastonia Church of God, Gastonia. She helped with several different charitable organizations in the area. A funeral...
Max Burgess
Sep 23, 2018
Max "Bud" Burgess, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept.23, 2018, at his home in Dallas. He was the son of the late Morrison and Lillian Burgess, Max is preceded in death by the love of his life Erma C. Burgess. Max was a long-time member of Restoring Hope Foursquare Church of Dallas. Max is survived by his children Timothy Max...
Charles Johnson
Sep 21, 2018
Charles Robert Johnson, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on September 21, 2018, at his residence. He was born July 9, 1940, in Guilford County, son of the late Calvin and Tessie Johnson. Charles was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He was a Mason and had many hobbies that he enjoyed. He was also...
Joyce Fore
Sep 21, 2018
Joyce Stiles Fore, 84, of Belmont, passed away September 21, 2018, at her residence. She was born October 1, 1933, in Cherokee County, NC, daughter of the late Roy and Nellie Stiles. Joyce was a lifetime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and regularly cooked for special occasions. She routinely...
Kevin Anthony Driggers I
Sep 20, 2018
Kevin Anthony Driggers I, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1974 in Polk County, FL., son of Roger Gary Driggers and Cathy Armstrong. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jeanie Driggers; son, Kevin Driggers II; daughter, Kaitlynn Driggers; brother, Gary Driggers; sister,...
Kevin Driggers I
Sep 20, 2018
Kevin Anthony Driggers I, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1974 in Polk County, FL., son of Roger Gary Driggers and Cathy Armstrong. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jeanie Driggers; son, Kevin Driggers II; daughter, Kaitlynn Driggers; brother, Gary Driggers; sister,...
Ray L. Crisp
Sep 17, 2018
Ray L. Crisp, 83, of Gastonia passed away September 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 10, 1935 in Graham County, the son of the late Enoch and Lela Crisp. A special thanks to my sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Jerry Green for their loving care and assistance during his time of illness. He is survived by his...
Tommy Neal Tidwell
Sep 16, 2018
Tommy Neal Tidwell, 68, of Gastonia, passed away September 16, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Hunter Melvin Tidwell and Pauline Neal Tidwell. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Wednesday, September 19th at Maranatha Church of God, 2435 Red Bud Drive, Gastonia....
Jared Steven Shull Jr.
Sep 16, 2018
Jared Steven Shull Jr., infant son of Jared Steven Shull and Britnie Nicole Campbell, was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on September 16, 2018. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com
Jim Cook
Sep 14, 2018
Jim Cook, 49, of Fayetteville, passed away September 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1969 in Montgomery County, Maryland, the son of Michael Dean Cook and Sharon Anne Pierce Cook. Jim attended Northwood Temple in Fayetteville, NC. He graduated as an Aeronautical Engineer from Embry Riddle College in Daytona, Florida. He retired from the United...
Brenda Gibson
Sep 13, 2018
Brenda Gibson, 68, of Crouse, passed away on September 13, 2018, at her home She was born September 17, 1949, in Clarke County, GA, daughter of the late William and Essie Mae Massey. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, September 19 at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, 1503 S. York Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Junior Morris....
Jerry Anne Ramsey
Sep 13, 2018
On September 13, 2018, heaven gained another angel. Jerry Ann Ramsey, 81, was taken from this world and met her Lord and Savior. She was reunited with her precious daughter, Penny, loving husband, Archie, brother, Steve, and granddaughter, Candice. She was born March 7, 1937, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Stonewall Matthew Scates and Athalee Morton Scates. Jerry...
James Patrick Waters
Sep 12, 2018
James Patrick Waters, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on September 12, 2018, at Brian Center, Gastonia. He was born December 19, 1939, in Gaston County, son of the late Zeb Vance Waters Jr. and Helen Harmon Waters. Mr. Waters was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Clover, SC, where he taught Sunday School and was on...
Betty Doris Webb Cribb
Sep 11, 2018
Betty Doris Webb Cribb, 89, of Gastonia, passed away September 11, 2018 at the Wellington House. She was born January 26, 1929 in Caroleen, NC the daughter of the late Oris Webb and Risbeth Tate Webb. Betty was a life-long member of Crowders Creek ARP Church. She retired from Firestone. She is survived by her son, Gene Cloninger; granddaughter, Tracey...
William Carl Hovis
Sep 11, 2018
William Carl Hovis, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 11, 2018, at his home. He was born November 14, 1935, in Gaston County, son of the late Crown Hovis and Lula Palmer Hovis. Mr. Hovis was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City. He was a US Air Force Veteran. William was a member of...
Tonya Gibson Foley
Sep 11, 2018
Tonya Gibson Foley, 46, of Gastonia, passed away September 11, 2018. She was born January 29, 1972, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of Letha Medford Gibson and the late Ronnie Lewis Gibson. Along with her mother, she is survived by her loving boyfriend, Bobby Parker; son, Jonathan Lunsford and girlfriend Rollins Burrell; daughter, Kelly Lunsford and boyfriend, Heath...
