Obituaries

Oct 20, 2018

The Lord took an angel home. A dear mother and grandmother, Carolyn B. McCombs, 80, of Gastonia, passed away October 20, 2018 at her residence. A Gaston County native, she was born March 10, 1938, the daughter of Waverly and Vida Mae Bradshaw. Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Randy Bradshaw and Jamie McCombs; daughters, Lois Morris and...

Oct 20, 2018

Brooks Wesley Biggerstaff, infant son of Travis Wesley Biggerstaff and Kendall Paige Biggerstaff, went to be in the arms of Jesus on October 20, 2018. He was born on August 7, 2018 in Mecklenburg County. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his big brother, Landon Biggerstaff of the home; numerous grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and countless friends....

Oct 18, 2018

Roberta Mulkey, 72, of Kings Mountain, passed away October 18, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born July 29, 1946 in Louisville, KY, daughter of the late John and Helen Toomey. Services will be private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.

Oct 18, 2018

Martha Ella Lee Johnson, 82, of Belmont, passed away October 18, 2018 at the residence. She was born September 25, 1936 in Halifax County, the daughter of the late Lester Lee and Elizabeth King Lee. 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

Oct 18, 2018

Alvin Carroll Cornwell, 90, of Belmont, passed away October 18, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 8, 1928, the son of the late Alvin Hunter Cornwell and Connie Edith Leonhardt Cornwell. Alvin was a Retired United States Army Paratrooper. He is survived by his son, Major Cornwell; daughter, Kimberly Cornwell; and sisters, Muriel Nantz and Nelva Goodson. In...

Oct 17, 2018

Robert "Bob" John Fitzpatrick, 64, of Gastonia, NC, passed away October 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Mary Jo Davin Fitzpatrick and the late Roy James Fitzpatrick. Bob attended St. James Episcopal Church before moving to North Carolina. He was employed at Youngstown Coca Cola for 39 years. He...

Oct 17, 2018

Gastonia- Gustava (Gus) Adair White, 92, of Gastonia joined our Heavenly Father peacefully on October 17, 2018 at CaroMont surrounded by her loving family. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Grigg Adair and Margie Weaver Adair. In addition to her parents, Mrs. White was proceeded in death by her husband of over 50 years,...

Oct 17, 2018

Sherry Lynn Cook Moore, 53, of Iron Station, NC, passed away October 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1964 in Lincoln County, the daughter of Raymon Cook and Joyce Ann Hester Lingerfelt. All services are private.

Oct 14, 2018

Avis Lorine Hendrickson Ewart, passed away Sunday, October 14th, 2018 in her sleep, at the age of 86. Avis was born on October 10th, 1932, in Lunds Valley, North Dakota. A wife and a mother to nine children, Avis worked as a homemaker and at the WIX Filtration Corporation in Gastonia. Avis was the daughter Irene & Ed Hendrickson. She...

Oct 12, 2018

Arlene Jane Dingler Richardson, 70, of Clover, formerly from Clayton, NJ, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018, at her home.

She was born August 23, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late John W. and Julia Neher Dingler.

Left to cherish her...

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...