Donna Jean Wray Thompson
Aug 2, 2016
Donna Jean Wray Thompson, 57, of Gastonia, left this earth too soon on August 2, 2016. She was born, a native of Gaston County on February 27, 1959, the daughter of Barbara Davis Brackett and the late Donald L. Wray. Donna attended Sheltering Arms in Clayton, Georgia. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Left...
Otis "Dean" Greene
Aug 1, 2016
Otis "Dean "Greene, 74, of Concord, formerly of Kings Mountain, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August,1, 2016, at Northeast Medical Center, Concord.
He was born May 3, 1942, in Cleveland County, son of the late Otis Winslow Greene and Ruth Mae Blanton Greene.
Lewis "Mark" Brown
Jul 30, 2016
Vale, NC –
Lewis "Mark" Brown, 48, of Vale, NC entered eternal life on July 30, 2016.
He was born July 22, 1968 to Betty M. Guffey and the late Lewis Ray Brown. He grew up in Gaston County and graduated from Hunter Huss High School. He retired from Bridgestone Firestone.
Mark loved...
Kenny "Tate" Carpenter
Jul 28, 2016
Kenny "Tate" Carpenter, 59, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1956 in Gaston County, to the late Beauford and Betty Crisp Carpenter.
Kenny cherished his family and friends. He loved old cars, motorcycles and his animals.
Left to cherish his memories are...
Betty Mcateer
Jul 26, 2016
Betty Mae Bolding McAteer, 82, of Gastonia, passed away July 26, 2016 at her residence.
She was born May 1, 1934, in Pickens County, SC, the daughter of the late Clifford C. Bolding and Odis Geneva Haynes Bolding.
Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was a member of East Gastonia...
Tammy L. Armstrong
Jul 22, 2016
Tammy Lorraine Armstrong, 53, of Dallas, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born October 5, 1962, in Gaston County, daughter of Thomas Truesdale and Carole Ledford Newton, and step father Paul Newton.
Along with her parents, left to cherish her memories are her husband of 21...
Rickey Hollingsworth
Jul 19, 2016
Rickey Hollingsworth, 73, of Gastonia, passed away July 19, 2016 at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia.
He was born, a native of Gaston County on November 5, 1942 the son of the late Jeanell Hanna and step-father Hubert Hanna.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Sue Hollingsworth; son Blair Hollingsworth and wife...
Betty Buchanan Goble
Jul 18, 2016
Betty Buchanan Goble, 82, of Gastonia, passed away July 18, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center surrounded by family.
She was born February 23, 1934, in Mitchell County, the daughter of the late Woodfin and Hettie Buchanan.
Betty loved and cherished her time with family and friends. Â She was a loving and giving person who...
Demetria "Boo Boo" Wheeler Gibson
Jul 17, 2016
Demetria "Boo Boo" Wheeler Gibson, 47, of Stanley, passed away July 17, 2016 at her residence.
She was born May 28, 1969 in Buncombe County, the daughter of Joyce Ann Gause Gibby and the late Edgar Lee Wheeler.
Demetria attended Community Pentecostal Center in Stanley. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister. She...
Grady Lee Long Jr.
Jul 17, 2016
Grady Lee Long Jr., 77, of Dallas, passed away July 17, 2016 at his residence.
He was born January 25, 1939, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Grady Lee Long Sr. and Clayton Eula Hill Long.
Grady was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Gastonia. He retired as a security...
Rose Felts Sanders
Jul 17, 2016
Rose Felts Sanders, 54, of Mt. Holly, passed away July 17, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
She was born in Avery County on October 3, 1961 to the late Garland and Myrtle Conard.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of over 30 years, Ernest Gene Sanders; son Anthony Sanders;...
Kenneth Raymond Schwartz
Jul 16, 2016
Kenneth "Kenny" Raymond Schwartz, 42, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his residence.
He was born March 5, 1974 in West Islip, NY, son of the late Kenneth and Patricia Schwartz.
A memorial service...
Joyce Velma Cole Bone
Jul 16, 2016
Joyce Velma Cole Bone, 75, of Dallas, passed away July 16, 2016 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.
She was born December 22, 1940 in Polk County, Georgia, the daughter of the late Roy Franklin Cole and Maudie Hansford Cole.
All services are private.
Magda "Malta" Raquel Torres
Jul 16, 2016
Magda "Malta" Raquel Torres, 50, of Gastonia, passed away July 16, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 17, 1965 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, daughter of Juan Santos Torres and Raquel Batista Perez.
A private interment will be held at Gaston Memorial Park.
Joyce Sellers Beer
Jul 15, 2016
Joyce Sellers Beer, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 15, 2016, at her home.
She was born August 14, 1940, in Cleveland County, daughter of the late William Pinkney Sellers and Mamie Smith Sellers.
A memorial service will be held 11:00...
Patsy "Pat" Braswell
Jul 15, 2016
Patsy "Pat" Braswell, 72, of Gastonia, passed away July 15, 2016 at her residence.
Daughter of the late Leo and Innas Redding Braswell, she was born April 26, 1944, in Gaston County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Blair Braswell; and her sister, Jill Mullinax.
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Mary E. Wilson
Jul 14, 2016
Conway, SC –
Mary E. Wilson, 87, passed away July 14, 2016 at Conway Medical Center.
She was born November 28, 1928 in Gaston County the daughter of the late Starnes and Espy Ramsey.
A funeral service will be held 3 pm Sunday, July 17th at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel, 1503...
Tony Lee Mason Sr.
Jul 14, 2016
Tony Lee Mason Sr., 69, of Iron Station, passed away on July 14, 2016, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.
He was born May 11, 1947, in Catawba County, son of the late Mose Lee Mason and Thelma Ruth Sanford Mason.
Tony loved his family...
Rebecca Wray Taylor
Jul 14, 2016
Rebecca Wray Taylor, 82, of Clover, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.
She was born July 5, 1934, in York County, daughter of the late Joe Sims Wray and Bessie Lee Martin Wray.
Rebecca was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clover.
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Gail Heffner Brafford
Jul 14, 2016
Gail Heffner Brafford, 66, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at her home.
She was born December 21, 1949, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paul Heffner Sr. and Amy Price Heffner.
Gail was a caregiver to many including her family and in-laws. She was a...
