Obituaries

Mar 10, 2018

Eugene M. "Mike" Edwards, 76, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Knoxville, TN., and an avid Tennessee Vols fan. He dearly loved the Smoky Mountains and considered them his home. Mike was involved in Civil War re-enacting for most of his...

Mar 10, 2018

James William Hallbrook, 72, of Clover, SC, passed away, Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill SC.

James was born July 9, 1945 in Gaston County, son of the late William Hallbrook and Violet Hallbrook.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memories are his...

Mar 9, 2018

Lisa Renee Poteat Lineberger Judge, 52, of Gastonia, passed away March 9, 2018 at Robin Johnson House.

She was born July 1, 1965 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harry Eroy Poteat and Jean Grayson Poteat.

She grew up in West Franklin Baptist Church, Gastonia and had worked in retail for several years.

Mar 9, 2018

Pastor John Busler, Sr., 69, of Belmont, passed away March 9, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 10, 1948 in Gaston County, son of the late Earl Busler and Anna Laura Truett Busler.

He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Belmont....

Mar 8, 2018

Thelma Rae Colwell Bush joined her husband, John Galen Bush, in heaven on Thursday, March 8, 2018.  She was born February 15, 1928, in Krypton, KY, to Rev. Estes and Myrtle Colwell. She was the 4th of their 13 children.  In addition to her husband and parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her:  son, Derrick Huff of Clearwater,...

Mar 7, 2018

James "Jamie" Howard Greene, 53, of Gastonia, passed away March 7, 2018.

He was born October 28, 1964 in Cleveland County, son of the late Otis Dean Greene and Claudette Jackson Conner.

James is survived by his son Joshua Greene and wife Natasha; brothers Otis Dean Greene Jr. and girlfriend Geri Allen, J. Scott Greene...

Mar 5, 2018

Diane Tryling, 66, of Gastonia, passed away March 5, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.  She was born April 19, 1951 in Opa Locka, Florida, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Hardy and Dorthy Ella McIver Hardy.  Diane was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Bessemer City.  She was a CNA with the former Gaston Memorial...

Mar 5, 2018

Barry E. Johnson, 68, of Mt. Holly, passed away March 5, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born September 2, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Paul Eugene Johnson and Edith Elizabeth Phillips Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Diane Downing and brother...

Mar 5, 2018

George T. Pasour, Sr., 90, of Shelby, passed away on March 5, 2018, at White Oak Manor, Shelby. He was born January 30, 1928, in Lincoln County, son of the late Pearl and Harold Stroupe . Mr. Pasour was formerly employed with Parkdale Mills and Burlington Mills in Gastonia. A family gathering will be held 1-3pm Saturday, March 10, 2018,...

Mar 4, 2018

Charles Ray Teague, 70, of Kings Mountain, passed away on March 4, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born October 7, 1947, in Spartanburg County, SC, son of the late Charlie Rubel Teague and Pauline Dillard Teague. Mr. Teague was a US Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Friday, March...

Mar 4, 2018

Helen Jean Waters, 76, of Gastonia, passed away on March 4, 2018, at her home.

She was born June 17, 1941, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jake Edward Black and Sadie Bell Black.

Mrs. Waters was a member of the Clover Church of the Nazarene.

She was a beautician for over...

Mar 4, 2018

Bert W. Cowart, 57, of Mt. Holly, passed away March 4, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born July 26, 1961 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Anna Lee Scott Cowart and the late William Robert Cowart.

All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia....

Mar 4, 2018

John Charles McLeymore Jr., 41, of Gastonia, passed away March 4, 2018, at his home. He was born September 6, 1976, in Gaston County, son of John Charles McLeymore Sr. and Betty Wiggins McLeymore. A funeral service will be held   2:00pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Greg...

Mar 4, 2018

Linda McGaha Cline, 72, of Cherryville, passed away March 4, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born November 13, 1945 in Haywood County, NC the daughter of the late Frank McGaha and Nettie Mae Arrington.

A funeral service will be held 7 pm Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel 1503 S....

Feb 27, 2018

Edgar "Eddie" Lineberger Jr., 44, of Gastonia, passed away on February 27, 2018, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born February 9, 1974, in Gaston County, son of Brenda Johnson Lineberger and the late Edgar C. Lineberger Sr. "Eddie" was a member of Bright Light Baptist Church and attended God Can Baptist Church. He was a graduate of...

Feb 27, 2018

Roger Creed Woody, 69, of Gastonia, passed away on February 27, 2018, at his home. He was born September 8, 1948, in Gaston County, son of the late Virgil Woody and Essie Mae Upton Woody. The family would like to give special thanks to Gaston County Hospice for their loving care they provided to Mr. Woody. A funeral service will...

Feb 27, 2018

William Edward Propst, 75, of Dallas, passed away February 27, 2018 at his residence.

He was born February 1, 1943, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late David Henry Propst and Irene Elizabeth Burton Propst.

William is survived by his son Robert Propst and wife Jeannie; daughter Michelle Propst; girlfriend Irene Frazier;...

Feb 26, 2018

Ronald Frederick Cole, 70, of Gastonia, passed away February 26, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 10, 1947 in Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Roland Ford Cole and Catherine Carpenter McCreery.

Ronald was a veteran of the US Army National Guard.  He was a member of First Free Will...

Feb 26, 2018

Jasper "Jack" Good, 72, of Gastonia passed away February 26, 2018 at The Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  He was born December 6, 1945, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late James Good and Marie Falls Good.

Jack was a member, Deacon and Elder of Olney Presbyterian Church in Gastonia.  He was a veteran...

Feb 26, 2018

Dennis "Denny" Eugene Meador, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on February 26, 2018, at Peak Resources, Gastonia. He was born May 3, 1935, in Jenkin Jones, West Virginia, son of the late Orion Meador and Margaret Taylor Meador. All services will be private. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.