Paul Ray Walker
Jan 5, 2015
Paul Ray Walker, 91, of Shelby, passed away on January 5, 2015 at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby. He was born December 7, 1923 in Rutherford County, son of the late Francis Freeman Walker and Janie Hutchins Walker. Mr. Walker was a good and honest Christian Man. He loved his family dearly. He was a master mechanic and was a musician...
Ned Gerald Williams
Jan 4, 2015
Ned Gerald Williams, 78, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born February 29, 1936 in Danville, VA, the son of the late David Garrison and Wilma Haynes Williams. A graveside service will be held 11 am Wednesday, January 7, at Gaston Memorial Park with Pastor Greg Neely officiating. The family will receive...
Richard "Rick" Bradley
Jan 3, 2015
Richard "Rick" Bradley, 63, native of Gaston County passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Kindred Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. He was born June 20, 1951 son of Betty Jo Bradley and the late Dial Henderson Bradley. Mr. Bradley was a Marine Veteran who served in guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the President's Honor Guard. He also worked...
Robert Booth
Jan 3, 2015
Robert Lee Booth, age 79, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. Son of the late Henry and Bessie Grindle Booth, he was born April 30, 1935 in Gaston County, NC. Mr. Booth is survived by his wife, Bonnie Booth, of the home; three children; brother, Walt; sisters, Jane, Dixie, and...
Eddis Jean Thomas
Jan 2, 2015
Mrs. Eddis Jean Thomas., age 82, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. Daughter of the late James and Vernie Slagle Bingham, she was born May 14, 1932 in Gaston County, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheila Berry; brother, Oliver Bingham; and...
Kathleen S. White
Jan 1, 2015
Kathleen S. White, 86, passed away January 1, 2015 at Gastonia Care and Rehab, Gastonia. She was born July 13, 1928 in Hartwell, Georgia., daughter of the late Allie Victor and Ruby Saylors. A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Road, Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Jerry...
Buddy Martin
Dec 31, 2014
Buddy Wayne Martin, age 54, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 11, 1960 in Charlotte, son of the late James Martin Sr. and Ida Ramsey Martin. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Berryhill Baptist Church, 9801 Walkers Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC....
Faye Bryson Burrell
Dec 31, 2014
Faye Bryson Burrell, 86, of Gastonia, passed away December 31, 2014 at Carillon Assisted Living in Shelby. She was born July 3, 1928 in Stilesboro, GA, daughter of the late John Shirley and Maude Dudley Bryson. Faye was a member of Yorkwood Church of God in Gastonia. She loved her family and church family, especially looking after her grandchildren. She...
Joseph David Wylie, Sr.
Dec 30, 2014
Joseph David Wylie, Sr., 87, of Gastonia went to be with the Lord December 30, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born April 17, 1927 native of Gaston County, son of the late June Monroe and Viola Davis Wylie. He was married to the late Bertie Messer Wylie for 64 years. He was a veteran of the US...
Rev. James Thurman Mcadams Sr.
Dec 30, 2014
The Rev. James Thurman McAdams Sr., 76, of Gastonia, passed away on December 30, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born May 26, 1938 in Stokes County, NC, son of the late Nick Clemmons and Bertha McAdams. He was a member of the Church of the Living God. Rev. McAdams pastored numerous churches around the area. God...
Larry Lee Crooks
Dec 28, 2014
Larry Lee Crooks, 81, of Dallas, passed away December 28, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1933 in Seneca, SC, the son of the late Lee and Faye Crooks. Larry was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of Return Baptist Church in South Carolina. He was a veteran...
Margaret Canipe
Dec 28, 2014
Margaret "Nancy" Canipe, 75, of Shelby, passed away December 28, 2014 at the Wendover Hospice House. She was born July 28, 1939 in Lancaster, SC the daughter of the late, Leroy "Lonnie" Craig and Mattie Hutto. She is survived by the father of her children, Robert "Buddy" Canipe; sons, Wendell B. Canipe and wife Victoria and Sandy T. Canipe all...
Orlander Bryant Barrett
Dec 28, 2014
Orlander Bryant Barrett, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on December 28, 2014 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. He was born August 13, 1932 in Craven County, NC son of the late Orlander Barrett and Elvira Dawson Barrett. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, at Friendship Christian Church 221 West Bradley St. Gastonia. The family will...
James Bruce Mcbee, Sr.
Dec 28, 2014
James Bruce McBee, Sr., 82, of Gastonia passed away December 28, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born May 18, 1932 a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Fred and Dorothy McBee. James was a veteran of the US Army who served during the Korean War and an avid golfer. He is survived...
Marilyn Reep Friday
Dec 27, 2014
Marilyn Reep Friday went to be with Jesus, December 27, 2014, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born August 12, 1932 in Gaston County. She was the daughter of the late Furman and Lena Slaton Reep. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Clyde Friday; daughter, Anita Bradshaw; sister, Martha...
Dorothy Blair Martin
Dec 27, 2014
Dorothy "Dot" Blair Martin, 85, native of Gaston County passed away December 27, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born December 23, 1929, daughter of the late Pinkney Osborne Martin and Letha Shields Martin. Ms. Martin loved and cared for her mother and father until their passing. She was an avid reader and a member of Ridge Baptist...
Sandra Taylor
Dec 27, 2014
Sandra Taylor, 63, of Dallas, N.C., passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born March 8, 1951 to the late Carey Ellis Word and Mary McMillan Phelps. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com
Roberta Franklin
Dec 25, 2014
Roberta Franklin, 65, of Gastonia, passed away December 25, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born November 30, 1949 in Concord, Mass., daughter of the late Richard Allan and Flavia Derby. Arrangements are incomplete with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Garrett Darrell Kirkpatrick
Dec 25, 2014
Garrett Darrell Kirkpatrick, 75, of McAdenville, passed away December 25, 2014 at his residence. Garrett was born February 16, 1939 in Wetzel County West Virginia to the late Onrie Offord Kirkpatrick and Mary Grim Kirkpatrick. All services are private. The South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium is serving the family. A guest registery is available at www.greenefuneral.com.
Lela Haynie Wylie
Dec 25, 2014
Lela Haynie Wylie, 93, of Mint Hill passed away December 25, 2014 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 3, 1921 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Jerry Benjamin and Della Wright Barker. Lela was a member of Ranlo Church of God and Union Road Church of God. She is survived by her son...
