Jean Frances Cowell
Jan 19, 2016
Jean Frances Cowell-
Jean Frances Cowell, 89, died January 19, 2016.
She was a native of North Dakota and resident of Gastonia for over 40 years ago. The majority of her life was spent as a mother and homemaker until she started her professional career at JC Penny where she retired as a supervisor at...
James "Jim" Watson Thompson
Jan 19, 2016
James "Jim" Watson Thompson, 84, of Bessemer City, passed away on Jan. 19, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in Gaston County, the son of the late Maude Strickland Thompson and late William Henry Thompson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from WestVaco. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Spencer...
Minnie Wright Breakfield
Jan 17, 2016
Minnie Wright Breakfield, 66, of Shelby, passed away January 17, 2016, at her home. She was born November 13, 1949, in Kings Mountain, daughter of the late Hardy Wright and Eliza Millen Wright. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Rachel Hill. The...
Nancy Johnson Hart
Jan 17, 2016
Nancy Johnson Hart, 78, of Gastonia, passed away on January 17, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born October 22, 1937, in Greensboro, NC, daughter of the late Linton Robert Johnson and Ruby Russell Johnson. Mrs. Hart was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved her family dearly. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m....
Norman Ray Long
Jan 17, 2016
Norman Ray Long, 85, of Gastonia, passed away January 17, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.
He was born January 15, 1931, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Steve and Ruby Long.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of over 34 years, Margaret Long; daughter, Sandra...
Ronnie Frank Frisbee
Jan 17, 2016
Ronnie Frank Frisbee, 65, of McAdenvillle, passed away on January 17, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born July 23, 1950, in Gaston County, son of the late Jesse James Frisbee Sr. and Sara Jackson Frisbee. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by...
Myrtle Ward
Jan 15, 2016
Myrtle Bellamy Ward, 86, of Gastonia, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 15th at Levine and Dickson House in Huntersville while surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 19, 1929 in Chadbourn, NC, daughter of the late Asa and Emma Sue Bellamy. Myrtle was married to the love of her life, Joseph Ward for 71...
Debbie Lowrance Watkins
Jan 14, 2016
Debbie Lowrance Watkins, 51, of Lincolnton, passed away January 14, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Lincolnton. She was born February 6, 1964 in Gaston County, the daughter of Linda Haney Plemmons. Left to cherish her memories in addition to her mother are her sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy Lott Jr. and wife Kimberly, Kevin McCoy and wife Terri and Steven...
Elwood Rye
Jan 14, 2016
Elwood Rye, 74, of Dallas, passed away January 14, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1941 in Smokeless, WV, son of the late Clint and Violet Rye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Rye; sisters, Norma Jean Rye and Patricia East; and grandson, Joseph...
Mary Sisk
Jan 14, 2016
Mary Belle Arrowood Sisk, 77, of Dallas, passed away January 14, 2016 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1938 in McDowell County, NC, daughter of the late Stanley and Cora Arrowood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Sisk; and brothers, James and Ellis Arrowood. Left to cherish...
Salley Gray Taylor
Jan 13, 2016
Salley Gray Taylor, 84, of Blounts Creek, passed away January 13, 2016 at her daughters residence.
She was born November 23, 1931 in Beaufort County, the daughter of the late Burble Griffin and Nellie Woolard Griffin.
Salley was a member of Ephesus Free Will Baptist Church in Blounts Creek, where she was also a clerk...
Nickey Lee Mayberry
Jan 13, 2016
Nickey Lee Mayberry, 42, of Grover, passed away January 13, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Kings Mountain.
He was born September 21, 1973, a native of Cleveland County, the son of Rayburn Cantrell and Barbara Bingham Cantrell.
Left to cherish his memories along with his parents are his loving wife, Michelle Mayberry; sons, Joshua...
Mae "Mama Jones" Massey Jones
Jan 12, 2016
Mae "Mama Jones" Massey Jones, 96, of Gastonia, passed away January 12, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born December 24, 1919 in Banks County, GA the daughter of the late George D. Massey and Iona Peyton Massey.
Mae was the oldest living member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia. She retired from...
Barbara Kelley Linkous
Jan 11, 2016
Barbara Kelley Linkous passed away early morning of January 11, 2016. Â Mrs. Linkous was native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but through many transfers of her husband George William (G.W.) Linkous, ended up taking a job in Savannah,...
Hazel Queen Wright
Jan 11, 2016
Hazel Queen Wright, 88, of Belmont, passed away January 11, 2016 at Morningside Assisted Living in Gastonia.
She was born May 30, 1927, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late William Thomas Queen and Minnie Etta Ann Ledford Queen.
Hazel was a faithful and dedicated member of Friendship Baptist Church since 1950. ...
Tammy Elaine Graham
Jan 10, 2016
Tammy Elaine Graham, 53, of Vale, passed away January 10, 2016 at her residence.
She was born August 4, 1963 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Noah and Gracie Watts.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm on Thursday at Whitlock Dream Cemetery – Otis Dellinger Rd., Lincolnton.
The family...
Jack Edward York
Jan 9, 2016
Jack Edward York, 74, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born March 12, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late William John York and Lenore Anderson York.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry M. York.
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Coit Robinson Ray Iii
Jan 9, 2016
Coit (Chuck) Robinson Ray III, 60, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
He was born August 22, 1955, in Gaston County, son of Coit Robinson Ray Jr. and the late Kathryn Jeanette Ray.
Coit was a member of Revival Tabernacle and was a Veteran of the US Marines. He...
Ruby Farris Sellers
Jan 8, 2016
Ruby Farris Sellers, 85, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
She was born November 11, 1930, in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Josi "Joe" Farris and Leona Eskew Farris.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Troy Sellers.
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Joyce Fraley Bryant
Jan 8, 2016
Joyce Fraley Bryant, 65, of Mt. Holly, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away January 8, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born September 17, 1950, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Howard P. Fraley and Ruby Wells Fraley. All services will be private. Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
