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...
Shirley Faye Hale
Jun 8, 2018
Shirley Faye Hale, 70, of Grover, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby.
She was born June 21, 1947, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Grady Cash and Eunice Jones Cash.
Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a...
Florence Henderson Moss
Jun 7, 2018
Cramerton, NC –
Florence Henderson Moss, 87, a resident of Carillion of Cramer Mountain passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born September 12, 1930 in Cherokee County, SC, the daughter of the late Lonnie Henderson and Grace Bell Henderson.
In addition to her...
Rebecca Jean Black
Jun 6, 2018
Rebecca Jean Whitaker Black, 53, of Gastonia, passed away, Wednesday, June 6,
2018 at Mission...
Jossie Mcgee Jordan
Jun 6, 2018
Jossie McGee Jordan, 71, of Gastonia, passed away June 6, 2018 at her residence.
She was born in Burke County on April 8, 1947, the daughter of the late Claude Edward McGee, Sr. and Maggie Benge McGee.
A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Fraley Memorial Baptist Church, 3025...
Janice Short Black
Jun 5, 2018
Janice Short Black, 71, of Gastonia, passed away June 5, 2018 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia.
She was born, a native of Gaston County on August 30, 1946 the daughter of the late James Short and Vera Newton Short.
Janice was a kind, loving, and patient person. She enjoyed helping and...
