Thomas Patrick Rocks
Jun 21, 2015
Thomas Patrick Rocks, 65, of Athens, GA and Gastonia, NC, was born to eternal life on June 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 17, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Bernard Thomas and Marianne Sapp Rocks and husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Egan Rocks. Survivors include his children Megan Rocks & Brenna Rocks...
Lanny Lee Jenkins
Jun 21, 2015
Lanny Lee Jenkins, 67, of Charlotte, passed away June 21, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury. A native of Mecklenburg County, he was born June 25, 1947 the son of Ruby Hartness Jenkins and the late Lee Claude Jenkins, Jr. He was a veteran of the US Army who served during Vietnam. Lanny was a loving husband and...
Marian Jean Farmer
Jun 21, 2015
Marian Jean Farmer, 85, of Gastonia, formerly of Cato, NY, passed away June 21, 2015 at Meadowwood Nursing Center. She was born June 1, 1930 in Syracuse, NY, daughter of the late Leslie and Louise Lane. Left to cherish her memory are children and their spouses, Lorraine Farmer Young and husband Larry of Gastonia, Lynne Farmer Kowalski and husband Scott...
Glenda Colleen Keeter Jenkins
Jun 19, 2015
Glenda Colleen Keeter Jenkins, age 78, of Gastonia, formerly of 224 Green Meadows Dr., Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She had remained with her daughter Barbara until she passed away. Daughter of the late Jasper Edward "Jack" Hanna and Katherine Winnie Hanna, she was born September 24, 1936 in Gaston County, NC....
Brenda Bowden Price
Jun 15, 2015
Brenda Bowden Price, 59, of Gastonia, passed away June 15, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born January 14, 1956 in Toccoa, GA, daughter of the late Doc and Lela Bowden. Brenda loved her family and church family. She loved traveling and one of her famous sayings was "Hubba - Hubba".She was the caretaker for the love...
Harold Leonard Russell
Jun 13, 2015
Harold Leonard Russell, 79, of Gastonia, passed away June 13, 2015, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born July 1, 1935, in Gaston County, son of the late Riley Russell and Violet Roberts. Mr. Russell loved his family and his fur baby Gunner. He retired from Southern Bell as manager of Fleet Maintenance after 31 years of service....
Kenneth "Ben" Mitchem
Jun 12, 2015
Kenneth "Ben" Mitchem, 75, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 12, 2015 at Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory. He was born March 18, 1940 in Gaston County, son of the late Dallas Neil Mitchem and Bonnie Caldwell Mitchem. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia officiated...
Chouvis "Chuck" Ballard
Jun 11, 2015
Chouvis "Chuck" Ballard, 82, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 11, 2015 at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was born July 3, 1932 in Gaston County, son of the late George Dewitt Ballard and Eva Crawford Ballard. Mr. Ballard was US Army Veteran. He retired from Bessemer City Fire Department and Acme Petro in Gastonia. A funeral service will be...
Helen Moore Stroupe
Jun 10, 2015
Helen Moore Stroupe, 73, of Gastonia, passed away June 10, 2015 at Duke University Hospital. She was born August 15, 1941 in Cherokee County, daughter of the late Arnold and Nora Marie Moore. Helen is survived by her husband of 33 years, Marshall "Buddy" Stroupe; one son, one sister, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she...
Pauline Jackson Scott
Jun 9, 2015
Pauline Jackson Scott, 86, of Dallas, passed away June 9, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born February 3, 1929 in Winston County, Alabama, daughter of the late Jesse and Emma Jackson. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Anita Cheryl Scott of Dallas; granddaughter, Jennifer Grace Garrett of Dallas and sisters Willadean Jackson Harbin of Winfield, Alabama and...
William Donald Flowers, Sr.
Jun 9, 2015
William Donald Flowers, Sr., 82, passed away Tuesday June 9, 2015 at the Brian Center. He was born March 8, 1933 in Kings Mountain, He was the 5th child of the late Thomas Flowers and Stella Beatty Flowers. Mr. Flowers attended Kings Mountain public schools, where he played on the football team in high school and was president of his...
Barbara Dodson Downam
Jun 9, 2015
Barbara Dodson Downam, 83, of Lincolnton, passed away June 9, 2015 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 5, 1932 in Grant County, Indiana, daughter of Irma Dodson Alber, 98 and the late Russell Edward Dodson. She was a member of Dallas Baptist Church and a member of Woodmen of the World of Gastonia. Barbara was also a hair...
Roxine "Cheryl" Mckeehan Hullett
Jun 9, 2015
Roxine "Cheryl" McKeehan Hullett, 66, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord June 9, 2015. She was born a native of Gaston County November 12, 1948, daughter of the late James "Wood" and Vinette McKeehan. Roxine had a great faith in the Lord and strived to be a help to others. She was a dedicated, loyal and humble...
Larry Eugene Estes
Jun 9, 2015
Larry Eugene Estes, 54, of Gastonia, passed away June 9, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mecklenburg County on August 31, 1960, son of the late Roy and Mildred Estes. All services are private. Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice - PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene...
Rev. Wayne Kirk
Jun 8, 2015
The Reverend Wayne Kirk, 87, of Bessemer City passed away peacefully the afternoon of Monday, June 8, 2015 at Alexandria Place. He was born March 9, 1928 in Lincoln, Nebraska son of the late Arthur and Bessie Kirk. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 Saturday Morning at Carson Memorial Baptist Church, Kings Mountain officiated by Pastor...
Robert Benjamin Putnam
Jun 4, 2015
Robert Benjamin Putnam, 47, of Gastonia passed away June 4, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. Robert was employed by United Construction, in Charlotte for over 15 years. He was born June 11, 1967 in Cleveland County. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Cecilia Cole Putnam, of the home; mother, Dian Putnam Dickey of Gastonia and step...
Clyde Avery Foy Jr.
Jun 3, 2015
Clyde Avery Foy Jr., 67, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 3, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was son of the late Clyde Avery Foy Sr. and Louise Loftin Foy. The family would like to thank Dr. Ronald Digby, Dr. Lance Diehl, Dr. Michael Case and the staff of the Robin...
James Nathan Marshall
Jun 3, 2015
James Nathan Marshall, 62, of Gastonia, passed away on June 3, 2015 at his home. He was born January 1, 1953 in Wayne County, NC, son of the late Charlie and Anna Perry. "I love my family " is something James announced often at cookouts, tailgates, holidays - relishing any occasion to eat, drink and be merry with his family...
Phyllis Inez Parris
Jun 2, 2015
Phyllis Inez Parris, 75, of Gastonia, passed away June 2, 2015 at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia. She was born March 3, 1940 in Haywood County the daughter of the late Ruby Walker Moose. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Steve Douglas Parton
Jun 1, 2015
Steve Douglas Parton, 62, of Lowell, passed away June 1, 2015. He was born August 7, 1952, native of Gaston County, the son of the late Elmore Allen and Mabel Lee Storey Parton Rikard. A funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday at Greene Funeral Service - South Chapel - 1503 S. York Rd. The family will receive friends...
