Darrell Eugene Mckillop
Jan 28, 2016
Darrell Eugene McKillop, 57, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer. He was born December 21, 1958 in Gaston County, to the late Luther Eugene and Shirley Epperson McKillop.
In addition to being a devoted and caring son,...
Myla Nicole Oaks
Jan 27, 2016
Myla Nicole Oaks, 32, of Kings Mountain, passed away on January 27, 2016.
She was born September 15, 1983, in Gaston County, daughter of Manuel Effin Ellis and Lena Paulette Pizzoli .
Myla was a loving mother, devoted wife and precious daughter. She was the owner of Oaks Southern Charm.
A funeral service...
Tony "Goodguy" Childers
Jan 27, 2016
Tony "Goodguy" Childers, born May 27, 1965, passed peacefully January 27, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. His kindness and generosity was an inspiration to others. Tony was from humble beginnings, growing up learning the value of hard work and perseverance. An avid softball player and youth coach, Tony enjoyed watching others learn from him...
Gary Ulyuss Hovis
Jan 27, 2016
Gary Ulyuss Hovis, 81, of Dallas, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born July 28, 1934, in Gaston County, son of the late Forney Commodar Hovis and Lucy Blanton Hovis.
Gary was US Air Force...
Christine A. Lynn
Jan 25, 2016
Christine A. Lynn, 87, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord January 25, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 5, 1928, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Otto Grady Adair and Willie Lona Adair.
Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Fred Lynn and...
Pamela Joy Bumgardner
Jan 24, 2016
Pamela Joy Bumgardner, 53, of Gastonia, passed away January 24, 2016 at her residence.
She was born May 20, 1962, a native of Gaston County the daughter of Raymond Floyd Bumgardner, Jr. and Connie Jane Bumgardner.
All services are private.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia....
James "Russell" Crisp
Jan 24, 2016
James "Russell" Crisp, 32, of Gastonia, passed away January 24, 2016 at his residence.
He was born August 8, 1983, a native of Gaston County, the son of Patsy Crisp and the late James Gerden Crisp.
Russell was employed with Cornell-Cookson in Gastonia.
Left to cherish his memories along with his mother are...
Kristin Marie Sowell
Jan 22, 2016
Kristin Marie Sowell, 50, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born January 13, 1966, in Muscogee County, GA, daughter of the late Larry Arthur James and Evelyn Teresa Wonyetye.
A memorial service...
John Dee Simmons
Jan 22, 2016
John Dee Simmons, 85, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016, at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley.
He was born February 12, 1930, in Randolph County, son of the late John P. Simmons and Ada Cain Simmons.
All services are private.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral...
Biven "Shorty" E. Hawkins, Sr.
Jan 21, 2016
Biven "Shorty" E. Hawkins, Sr., 75, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at CRMC, Gastonia.
He was born November 28, 1940, in Gaston County, son of the late Vernon and Ruth McCall Hawkins.
Shorty was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He was a man of...
Marcene Roberta Green
Jan 20, 2016
Marcene Roberta Green, 82, of Stanley, passed away January 20, 2016 at the Stanley Total Living Center.
She was born July 26, 1933, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Etta Mullinax.
A funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday at the Lowell Church of God, 804 W. 1st Street, Lowell....
Ernest Estle Ottinger, Jr.
Jan 20, 2016
Ernest Estle Ottinger, Jr., 89, of Stanley, passed away January 20, 2016 at his residence.
He was born December 16, 1926, a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Ernest E. Ottinger and Cordie Moore Ottinger.
Ernest was a member of Gaston County Honor Guard and a US Navy veteran.
Left...
Robert "Bob" Louis Costner
Jan 20, 2016
Robert "Bob" Louis Costner of 754 Stanley Spencer Mtn. Rd. passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 20, 2016. Bob was being visited and comforted by family members at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC at the time of his passing. Bob was 86 years old. Bob Costner was born in Hardin, NC. He was the...
Betty Lou Busler Hughes
Jan 20, 2016
Betty Lou Busler Hughes, 73, of Stanley passed away January 20, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
She was born October 26, 1942, a native of Gaston County, the daughter of the late Earl and Anna Busler.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Anna Cook, Angela Skidmore, Mary Greene and Sondra...
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...
