Dannie Brayboy
Jun 24, 2018
Dannie Brayboy, 66, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 24, 2018, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas.. He was born March 12, 1952, in Robeson County, son of the late Lillie Brayboy. Dannie loved his family and enjoyed spending time with all of them. He loved being outdoors such as hunting, fishing, family trips to the beach, mountains,...
Rosa Lee Pack
Jun 23, 2018
Rosa Lee Pack, 78, of Lowell, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her home.
She was born April 3, 1940, a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Jeter and Georgia McAlister Mathis.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 26th at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service,...
Marvin "M.D." Dewey Rabb Jr.
Jun 23, 2018
Marvin "M.D." Dewey Rabb, Jr., 92, of Gastonia, passed away June 23, 2018 at Brookdale Robinwood. He was born June 21, 1926, a native to Gaston County, the son of the late Marvin D. Rabb, Sr. and Pauline Abernathy Rabb. M.D. was a charter member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. He was a Mason for 70 years...
Douglas Theodore Childers
Jun 21, 2018
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Douglas Theodore Childers, 89, passed away June 21, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Jackson County, NC on November 22, 1928, the son of the late Hayes and Louanna Stewart Childers.
Doug was a member of Lake Wylie Christian Assembly. He was a United States Army...
Jerry "Red" Layel
Jun 20, 2018
Jerry "Red" Layel, 79, of Lowell, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.
He was born October 29, 1938 in Gaston County, son of the late George Timothy Layel and Kate Davis Layel.
Jerry will be greatly missed by his family who loved him dearly. He was a US Army Veteran and...
Geraldean "Jerrie" Ray
Jun 18, 2018
Geraldean "Jerrie" Ray, 83, of Gastonia passed away June 18, 2018 at Alexandria Place.
She was born on July 6, 1934, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Harry Odell Ray and Daisy Sexton Ray.
Jerrie was a member of Linwood Presbyterian Church where she also played the piano. She was a...
Phil Firrantello
Jun 18, 2018
Phil Firrantello,62, of Kings Mountain, passed away on June 18, 2018, at his home. He was born December 14, 1955, in New Rochelle, NY, son of the late Tom and Marjorie Firrantello. Phil served with the Gastonia Police department from 1986 – 2007. He obtained his advanced law enforcement certification in 1994. He was an original member of the Gastonia...
Steven James Mcavoy
Jun 18, 2018
Steven James McAvoy, 58, of Gastonia, passed away June 18, 2018. He was born November 5, 1959 in Watertown, NY, the son of the late John McAvoy and Virginia VanGordon McAvoy. All services are private.
Susan Renee Lowery
Jun 17, 2018
Susan Renee Lowery, 68, of Gastonia, passed away June 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
She was born on March 18, 1950, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late George William Darnell and Betty Kale Darnell.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 33 years, Billy Lowery; daughters, Jenny...
James Edward Poole
Jun 15, 2018
James Edward Poole, 69, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home. He was born July 22, 1948, in Homer Georgia. A memorial service will be held 5:00 pm Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Landmark Baptist Church, 311 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by the Pastor Forrest Hennessee. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Mike Meeks
Jun 15, 2018
Mike Meeks, 59, of Dallas passed away on June 15, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born June 29, 1958, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late George and Virginia Meeks. All services will be private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Russell S. Duren
Jun 13, 2018
Russell S. Duren, 90, of Gastonia, passed away on June 13, 2018, at Brookdale Robinwood in Gastonia.
He was born June 25, 1927, in Baltimore, MD, son of the late H.O. Duren and Emma Hoffman Duren.
Mr. Duren was a member of West Avenue Presbyterian Church in Gastonia.
He was the owner of...
Michael Scott Gomez "Toad"
Jun 12, 2018
Michael Scott Gomez "Toad",24, of Dallas, passed away on June 12, 2018, in Myrtle Beach, SC.
He was born January 16, 1994, in Gaston County.
Michael was a beloved son, grandson, brother and friend. He worked as a commercial painter.
A funeral service will be held 2:00pm Monday, June 18, 2018 at Greene...
Wanda Ann Burns Hughes
Jun 11, 2018
Wanda Ann Burns Hughes, 65, passed away June 11, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born January 6, 1953 in Rock Hill, SC, the daughter of the late Ezel Burns and Martha West.
A visitation to celebrate Wanda's life will be held 4 – 6 pm Thursday, June 14, 2018 at...
Dorothy Ward Jones
Jun 11, 2018
Dorothy Ward Jones, 85, of Kings Mountain, passed away June 11, 2018.
She was born October 20, 1932 in Rutherford County, the daughter of the late Wesley Monroe Ward and Pansy Ray Ward.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years Gettys Jones.
A graveside service will be held...
Ellen Carter
Jun 10, 2018
Ellen Carter, 69, of Kings Mountain, passed away on June 10, 2018, at Brian Center of Gastonia. She was born May 25, 1949, in South Carolina, daughter of the late Jet Watham Childers and Mary Ellen Childers. A graveside service will be held  2:30 pm Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Carter Family Cemetery in Kings Mountain. The family will...
Barbara Ann Gillespie
Jun 8, 2018
Barbara Ann Gillespie, 76, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at Carolina's Medical Center, Charlotte.
She was born February 9, 1942, in Moore County NC, daughter of the late David Hawkins and Elizabeth Martin Hawkins.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 57 years, Doug Gillespie; son, Henry Gillespie and wife,...
Ellen Morrison
Jun 8, 2018
Ellen Morrison, 83, of Kings Mountain, passed away on June 8, 2018, at her home. She was born September 17, 1934, in McDowell County, daughter of the late Virgil and Ethel Davis. Mrs. Morrison was a member of Family Worship Center of Kings Mountain. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Family Worship Center,...
Harold Keith Ray Sr.
Jun 8, 2018
Harold Keith Ray Sr., 80, of Kings Mountain,passed away on June 8, 2018 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was born November 25, 1937, in Hartwell Georgia, son of the late Hoke William Ray and Mary Fowler Ray. Mr. Ray retired after 27 years as an instrumentation technician with Duke Energy. He was known as "Moon Rocket" to the...
Harold Keith Ray, Sr.
Jun 8, 2018
Harold Keith Ray, Sr., 80, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at Wendover Hospice, Shelby.
He was born November 25, 1937, in Hart County, GA, son of the late Hoke William Ray and Mary Fowler Ray.
Harold was known as "Moon Rocket" to the CB community. After 27 years, he retired as...
