Clyde Campbell Walker
Aug 18, 2018
Clyde Campbell Walker, 90, of Gastonia, passed away, Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his residence. Clyde was born August 28, 1927, in Gaston County, son of the late Lewis Neil Walker and Edna Walker, husband of the late Lalla Walker. He was a US Army Air Corp veteran, serving in WWII. He was a supervisor with Homelite. Left to cherish...
Mary Alice Childers
Aug 17, 2018
Mary Alice Childers, 86, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Brian Center. Mary was born February 29, 1932 in Lincoln County the daughter of the late Lorance and Laura Goins. A graveside service will be held 12:00 pm on Wednesday at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. The family will receive friends from 5 -7 pm on Tuesday...
Vernon Kent Godfrey
Aug 17, 2018
Vernon Kent Godfrey, 59, of Lowell passed away August 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1959 in Gaston County the son of the late Robert Richard Godfrey and Geraldine Jenkins Godfrey. Vernon is survived by his daughters, Nicole Skipper, Tosa Wall; brothers, Wayne Godfrey, Billy Meeks, Donnie Morton and Peanut Morton;...
Sarah Elizabeth Buckner
Aug 17, 2018
Sarah Elizabeth Buckner, 85, of Concord, passed away, Friday, August 17, 2018 at Curis Nursing Home, Concord. Sarah was born May 21, 1933, in Grayson County, Kentucky. Left to cherish her memories are her son, David Buckner; daughters, Belinda Smith, Shelia "Kay" Medlin and husband Mitchell; daughter-in-law Brenda Buckner; grandchildren, Melissa Somerset, April Walker, Stacey and Abe Buckner, Larry Buckner,...
Judith "Judy" Ann Taylor Stroupe
Aug 17, 2018
Gastonia, NC – Judith "Judy" Ann Taylor Stroupe, age 70, passed away August 17, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. The daughter of the late Hubert Thomas Taylor and China Mae Taylor, she was a dedicated, loving wife and mother. In her later years, Judy devoted her time to caregiving for her parents. She loved being a Girl Scout Leader...
Gary Joseph Lavelle
Aug 16, 2018
Gary Joseph Lavelle, 57, of Gastonia, passed away August 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1961 in Miami, Florida the son of the late Albert Joseph Lavelle and Lucille Janet Justice Lavelle. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Mary Brafford Lavelle; daughters, Barbie Conley, Rebecca Cote, Nikki Toney, Jennifer Martens; son, John Martens; brothers, Alvin,...
Ray Smith
Aug 15, 2018
Ray Smith, 81, of Grover, passed away on August 15, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 30, 1936, in McColl, SC, son of the late Ernest Smith and Ada McKaskill Smith. Mr. Smith was a charter member of Holly Ridge Baptist Church in Blacksburg, SC. Ray was a veteran of the US Air...
Ricky Dewayne Burton
Aug 15, 2018
Ricky Dewayne Burton, 67, of Gastonia, passed away August 15, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born April 10, 1951 in Maricopa County, Arizona, the son of the late Richard Burton and Thelma Davis Burton. Ricky is survived by his wife, Cheryl Burton; son, Tarl Burton and wife Mandi; daughter, Alicia LePino and husband Michael; and six...
Dewayne Adams
Aug 14, 2018
Dewayne Adams, 56, of Cherryville, passed away on August 14, 2018. He was born December 17, 1961, in Gaston County, the son of the late Howard Morrow and Nancy Ellen Adams. Dewayne was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia. He was a member of High Shoals Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of Crowders Mountain Fire...
Samuel Leon Hinton Jr.
Aug 14, 2018
Samuel Leon Hinton Jr., 84, of Gastonia, passed away August 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 28, 1934 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of the late Samuel Leon Hinton Sr. and Loraine Newman Hinton. Sam lived in Lake County, Ohio, for 30 years and moved to Gastonia, North Carolina in 1985. He retired from CE Tyler...
Marlene Riley
Aug 13, 2018
Marlene Elizabeth Hensley Riley, 67, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at CMC Main. She was born May 21, 1951 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Jesse Coleman "Mike" Hensley and Muriel Adcock Hensley. Marlene was a member of Flint Grove Baptist Church, she was a homemaker, loved animals, loved crafts, was an avid Panther's fan, and...
Jeffrey Robert Nations
Aug 13, 2018
Jeffrey Robert Nations, 59, of Gastonia, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1959, son of Robert Nations and Jeri Moody Nations. In addition to his parents he is survived by his significant other Cassie; children, Billy and wife Crystal, Anthony, Alexis; brother, Gary Nations; sister, Ginger Monk; grandchild, Collin. He...
Johnny Boyd Robinson Jr.
Aug 13, 2018
Johnny Boyd Robinson Jr., 33, of Gastonia, passed away August 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1984, a native of Gaston County, the son of Cynthia Lynn Bradshaw and the late Johnny Boyd Robinson Sr. Johnny loved his children and enjoyed fishing. Along with his mother, he is survived by his sons Jacob and Jordyn Robinson;...
Leonard L. Cope
Aug 13, 2018
Leonard L. Cope, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 13, 2018 at Sherrill's Ford Hospice House. He was born August 1, 1940 in Gaston County, the son of the late Harry Cope and Nettie Jordan Cope. Leonard was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his loving wife of over 28 years, Flora "Ellen" Cope;...
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...
