Obituaries

Aug 14, 2016

Christine Leach Bowles, 89, of Kings Mountain, passed away on August 14, 2016, at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain.

She was born March 27, 1927, in Homer GA, daughter of the late Willis and Hattie Leach.

A funeral service will be held 4:00...

Aug 14, 2016

Michael "Mike" Barnett, 64, of Gastonia, passed away August 14, 2016 at Gastonia Care & Rehabilitation.

He was born July 6, 1952, a native of Gaston County, the son of Persian and Ruth Barnett.

The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Thursday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S. York...

Aug 13, 2016

Mrs. Betty Jean Matney Carpenter, beloved wife of Larry Franklin Carpenter of Clover, SC, passed away early Saturday morning, August 13, 2016 at 8:30 A.M.

She was the daughter of Theodore Taft and Lucy Matney and sister of William "Bill" Matney, all of whom are deceased.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by...

Aug 12, 2016

Brenda Hayes Patterson, 69, of Dallas, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Brian Center.   She was born September 13, 1946 in Gaston Co. daughter of the late Ben and Barbara Hayes.   Brenda attended Connections Church in Kings Mountain.   In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Gerard "Chickie" Rancourt; sister, Bobbi MacDonald.  ...

Aug 12, 2016

Harry "Richard" Ray, 79, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016, at his residence.  He was born in Gaston County, NC on January 14, 1937, and was the son of the late Harry Odell and Daisy Sexton Ray.

He was a veteran of the US National Guard.  Richard was a...

Aug 10, 2016

Tracy Shaw, 54, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at her home.

She was born November 25, 1961, in Cleveland County, daughter of Billy Leming and the late Frances Cook Leming.

All services are private.

Aug 10, 2016

Geino Earl Gosey, 55, of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 5, 1961 in Oakland, CA, son of Geneva Thomas and the late Herman Gosey.

Geino was a great father, husband and handyman. He loved to fish and help people in need. He touched each...

Aug 7, 2016

Carolyn Dixon Griffin, 81, of Gastonia, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Brian Center.

She was born January 21, 1935 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Arson Herbert Dixon and Mary Dixon.

Carolyn was a member of Free Will Baptist Church in Lowell.

In addition to her parents she was...

Aug 6, 2016

Mark "Aaron" Putnam, 40, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born July 19, 1976 in Mecklenburg Co., to Mark Roger Putnam and Deborah Stroupe Lynch. Aaron was a kind hearted person and loved by all. He loved his God, family, friends and co-workers at Lending Tree where he was employed for...

Aug 6, 2016

Paula Parker Moose, 49, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born March 28, 1967, in Gaston County, daughter of Linda Penley Parker and the late Johnny Paul Parker.

Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Clyde Parker.

Left...

Aug 5, 2016

Patricia "Maw-Maw Pat" Elkins, 72, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, at her home.

She was born September 12, 1943, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Samuel Ervin Hill and Ruth Adair Hill.

Patricia loved her family and gardening. She never met a stranger and was known by all as "Maw-Maw Pat"....

Aug 4, 2016

Carrie Burrell Dyer, 57, of Gastonia, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 in Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 26, 1959 in Chicago IL, daughter of the late Kenneth Edgar Burrell and Delores Burrell. Left to cherish her memories are her husband James Edward Dyer of the home; children, Heidee and Steve, Jamie and Michael, Patrick and...

Aug 4, 2016

Richard Eugene Halk, 59, of Gastonia, passed away August 4, 2016, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born February 3, 1957, in Gaston County, son of the late Charlie Clemmer Halk and Bonnie Briggs Halk. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2016, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd....

Aug 3, 2016

Margaret Sue (Wiggins) Scott, 81, of Irmo, SC, passed away August 3, 2016 at her residence.  She was born in Gastonia, NC March 11, 1935.  She was first a Christian leader, a praiser, a singer, a musician, a teacher, sometimes a preacher, a mentor, a mother, grand & great-grandmother and she was Our "MOMMA HONEY".  Margaret was a member...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...