Wayne Stephenson
Aug 12, 2018
Wayne L. Stephenson fought the good fight and finished his course and now has been Promoted to Glory from his home on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Wayne is survived by Mary his wife of 32 years, father, sister, brother, children, and grandchildren with one on the way , several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Wayne is pre-deceased by his mother...
William "Earl" Black
Aug 12, 2018
William "Earl" Black, 71, of Gastonia, passed away August 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1947 the son of the late William Lee Black and Helen Johnson Black. Earl was a Vietnam veteran of The United States Air Force retired E8 SMSGT and Air National Guard 145 Airlift Charlotte, NC. He is survived by his loving...
Mollie Spivey
Aug 10, 2018
Mollie Louise Brewer Spivey, 94, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 She was born on January 9, 1924, daughter of the late James Brewer and Victoria Brewer. 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
Cheryl Barrett
Aug 10, 2018
Cheryl McDaniel Lee Barrett, 62, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. She was born February 08, 1956 daughter of the late Marvin McDaniel and Maxine McDaniel. A celebration of life will held 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service – 216 Archie Whitesides Road, Gastonia, NC 28052. Arrangements are...
Rodney Peeler
Aug 9, 2018
Rodney Eugene Peeler, 54, of Mooresboro, passed away August 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1964 in Gaston County. Rodney was an avid hunter and was a truck driver for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie "Bill" Eugene Peeler and his brother-in-law, Robert Ham. Left to cherish his memories are his...
Robert "Bobby" Allan Huggins
Aug 8, 2018
Robert "Bobby" Allan Huggins, 68, of Belmont, passed away on August 8, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born February 23, 1950, in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Albert and Virginia Huggins. Mr. Huggins was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church of Gastonia. He attended the Brotherhood Ministry and was a member of the Sunday...
Diana Davie Davis
Aug 8, 2018
Diana Davie Davis of Gastonia passed away on August 8, 2018 to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born March 9, 1935 in Charlotte, the daughter of the late James Henry and Mary Louise Morris Davie. Diana graduated with honors from Woman's College (UNC at Greensboro) and double degrees in Spanish and Economics, completing her studies at NC...
Lorene Byrd Christopher
Aug 7, 2018
Lorene Byrd Christopher, 73, of Gastonia, passed away August 7, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1945, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late William Hardin Byrd and Vernie Ruth Johnson. Lorene is survived by her sons, Rogie Byrd and wife Roma and Danny Christopher; daughters, Carolyn Bridges and husband Michael and...
Thomas Swanson
Aug 7, 2018
Thomas Marvin Swanson, 75, was called home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in Charlotte, NC. Tom was born in San Diego, CA on March 11, 1943, the son of Royal and Gladys Swanson. Tom served in the Marine Corps as a 1st Lt. during Vietnam from '68-'69. In 1972 Tom married Linda Rodgers of McGaheysville, VA, after which they started...
Michael Garrett Moore
Aug 7, 2018
Michael Garrett Moore, 84, of Belmont, passed away August 7, 2018 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born August 12, 1933 in Independence County, Arkansas, the son of the late George Hugh Moore and Annie "Mildred" Troy Moore. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice (The Robin Johnson...
Marilyn Hamilton
Aug 7, 2018
Marilyn Hamilton, 73, of Lincolnton, passed away August 7, 2018 at Heath House. She was born September 2, 1944 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late James Martie Briggs and Guinn Ledford Briggs. Marilyn attended Gaston County Schools. She is survived by her step-daughter, Deborah "Debbie" Lanier; brother, Coy Briggs; sister, Dorothy "Dot" Hall; and nieces and nephews, Chuck,...
Laura Rebecca Griffie Morris
Aug 7, 2018
Laura Rebecca Griffie Morris, 68, of Gastonia, passed away August 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 14, 1949 in Hampton, Virginia, the daughter of the late Marshall James Griffie and Jessie Stillwell Griffie. She is survived by her son, Jason Morris; brother, Charles Griffie; sister, Kandy Lowery and granddaughter, Phoebe Lee Morris. In addition to her parents,...
Eugene Hughes
Aug 6, 2018
Eugene Hughes, 82, of Clover, passed away Monday, August 06, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House of Dallas. He was born, February 02, 1936 in Carter County, TN, son of the late Ernest Hughes and Christine Vest. Eugene is survived by his loving wife married 61 years, Doris Wright; sons, Rick Cooke and wife Kathy, Michael Cooke and wife Sandra,...
Mary Moses Ross
Aug 5, 2018
Mary Moses Ross, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away on August 5, 2018, at her home. She was born September 18, 1940, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Thomas and Estell Elizabeth Moses. All services will be private. Mrs. Ross is survived by her loving daughter Lesa Kemppinen and husband JP; brother, Wade Cline and wife Judy; sisters,...
Larry Owens
Aug 4, 2018
Larry Elliott Owens, 78, of Stanley, NC, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1940 in Mecklenburg County. A Celebration of Life will be held 5:00 pm Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Stanley. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 13 years, Bobbi Owens; stepsons, Clint Sasser and wife...
James Ray Gragg
Aug 4, 2018
James Ray Gragg, 85, of Dallas, passed away, Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Sherrills Ford Hospice, Sherrills Ford, NC. He was born May 10, 1933, in Gaston County, son of the late James Ernest Gragg and Myrtle Ethel Shaver Gragg. James was a veteran of the Army, retired from the El Paso Fire Department, El Paso, Texas after 20 years...
Margaret Dowdle
Aug 3, 2018
Margaret Windham Dowdle, 86, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Robert Johnson House, Dallas, NC. Margaret was born February 1, 1932, in Durham County, NC, daughter of the late Marie Windham. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 6, 2018 at 11:00 am at South Gastonia Church of God officiated by Pastor Bobby Gilley and Pastor...
Johnnie Mae Morton
Aug 3, 2018
Johnnie Mae Morton, 86, of Ranlo, passed away, Friday, August 3, 2018 at her residence. Johnnie was born September 18, 1931, in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Gilbert and Bertie Gilbert. She attended Daystar Baptist Church. Johnnie was a dedicated servant to the Lord and was a former member of Ranlo Baptist Church. She enjoyed every aspect of...
Gloria Griffin
Aug 3, 2018
Gloria Griffin, 75, of Gastonia, passed away, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Gastonia Care and Rehab. Gloria was born May 2, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Ona Mae Williams. Gloria was a homemaker and member of Loray Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Tammy Nix; grandchildren, Amanda and Stephen Castro,...
Kay Novick
Aug 3, 2018
Kay Elaine Poplin Novick, 77, passed away, Friday, August 3, 2018 at CHS Lincolnton. Kay was born May 31, 1941, in Richland County, SC, daughter of the late Samuel Wesley Poplin and Mary Ethel poplin. Left to cherish her memories are her sister, Debbie Inman; nephew, Travis Inman; niece Donna Mayhew and husband Trey; great nephew, Christopher Mayhew. In addition...
