Donna Renee Starrett Black
Nov 11, 2013
Dallas, NC Donna Renee` Starrett Black, age 54, passed away November 11, 2013 at her home. She was born September 20, 1959 in Gastonia, daughter of the late Bobby Gene and Betty Jo Eller Starrett. Mrs. Black loved her husband, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed the Holidays, especially Christmas and making crafts. Services are private. She is survived by: her...
John "Johnny" Douglas Simpson
Nov 11, 2013
Kings Mountain, NC John "Johnny" Douglas Simpson, 70, passed away November 11, 2013, at The Robin Johnson House, Dallas. He was born December 5, 1942 in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Paul Lee Simpson and Novelleu Pugh Simpson. A funeral service will be held 1 pm on Wednesday at Springwood Free Will Baptist Church,officiated by Pastor David Henderson and...
Lynne Keller
Nov 10, 2013
Lynne Keller, 52, of Bessemer City, passed away November 10, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born November 28, 1960 in Gaston County, daughter of Samuel David Bumgarner and the late Rosa Lee Craig Bumgarner. She was a member of Kings Mountain Dream Center, formerly known as Foursquare Gospel Church for over 50 years. A funeral service...
Brandon Heath Mccall
Nov 9, 2013
Gastonia, NC Brandon Heath McCall, age 17, passed away November 9, 2013. He was born December 18, 1995 in Gastonia, son of Bryan Heath and Sherry Frye McCall of Gastonia. Brandon was a loving, good son, whose parents were very proud of him. He made people happy, had good friends and was loved and will be missed by all who...
William Mark Gibby
Nov 9, 2013
William "Mark" Gibby, 46, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. He was born May 9, 1967 in Gaston County, son of the late Billy and Nancy Long Gibby. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his special friend, Allie Bentley. He is survived by his wife, Brandy Gibby; sons, Justin Rimmer, Billy Gibby, and Jordan Best;...
Gertrud Davis
Nov 7, 2013
Gastonia, NC Gertrud Davis, 82, passed away November 7, 2013 at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Charlotte, NC. She was born May 16, 1931 in Studguard, Germany, daughter of the late Herman and Emma Rhyme Dick. Mrs. Davis was a member of Soul's Harbor Tabernacle, Gastonia. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed working in her...
Jimmy Douglas Carpenter
Nov 6, 2013
Gastonia, NC Jimmy Douglas Carpenter, 46, passed away November 6, 2013, at Brian Center Health & Rehab., Gastonia. He was born June 12, 1967 in Gastonia, son of Betty Peterson Manning Carpenter Morton and the late Kenneth Wayne Carpenter. Jimmy was raised by his late grandmother, Essie Manning Peterson. A funeral service will be held 2:30 pm on Monday at...
Betty Bryant Thurston
Nov 6, 2013
Gastonia, NC Betty Bryant Thurston, 65, passed away November 6, 2013 at her home. She was born May 25, 1948 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles L. Bryant and Julia Lucille McCulloch Bryant. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was the owner for 10 years of Betty's Country Cookin and was an avid...
Rev. Jimmy Marshall Calhoun
Nov 5, 2013
The Rev. Jimmy Marshall Calhoun, 77 , of Bessemer City ,departed his earthy estate on November 5, 2013 at The Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. He was born February 13, 1936 in Rutherford County, son of the late Lorain Demerial Calhoun and Ella Mae Mills Calhoun. Rev. Calhoun preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ for over 50 years. His ministry...
Forrest Daniel Thompson
Nov 4, 2013
Forrest Daniel Thompson, 51, of Bessemer City, passed away on November 4, 2013 at his home. He was born August 24, 1962 in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Edward Thompson and Betty McCoullough Thompson. All services will be private. Mr. Thompson is survived by: son, Justin Daniel Thompson; sisters, Bobbie Lou Thompson Short of Utah, Tammy Thompson Morgenstern...
Roxanne Hyde
Nov 2, 2013
Gastonia, NC Roxanne Hyde, 39, of Gastonia passed away November 2, 2013. She was born October 22, 1974 in Gaston County, daughter of Starlene and Curtis Horne. A memorial service will be held 3 pm on Saturday at West Franklin Baptist Church, Gastonia officiated by Rev. Jeff Williams. The family will receive friends after the service at the church fellowship...
Calvin Paul Rodden
Nov 2, 2013
Clover, SC Calvin Paul Rodden, 58, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born October 12, 1955 in Dearborn, Michigan son of Calvin Hurbert and Nancy Bursha Rodden. Mr. Rodden was a fireman at South Gastonia Volunteer Fire Department #52, where he was a past Assistant Chief. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday at...
Mary White Hill
Oct 29, 2013
Gastonia, NC Mary White Hill, age 87, passed away October 29, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born July 13, 1926 in York, SC, daughter of the late William Elias White and Lula Bell Jonas White. Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, Gastonia, where she...
Rev. Sam Henry Robbins
Oct 29, 2013
Gastonia, NC Rev. Sam Henry Robbins, 79, died peacefully at home on October 29, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 12, 1933 in Henrietta, NC, son of the late Claude Dewey and Sallie Kate Norman Robbins. Rev. Robbins devoted 53 years as Pastor of two churches, one for 33 years and he served from September of...
Mildred Jewel Ledford
Oct 28, 2013
Gastonia, NC Mildred Jewel Ledford, 89, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on October 28, 2013, at Gaston Manor, Gastonia. She was born January 27, 1924 in Ducktown, Polk County,TN, daughter of the late Elmer Ira and Edith Minnie Melhorn Ledford. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm on Friday at Greene Funeral Service, South...
Jeanette Bruce Radford
Oct 27, 2013
Gastonia, NC Jeanette Bruce Radford, 74, passed away October 27, 2013, at Caromont Regional Med. Ctr., Gastonia. She was born February 9, 1939 in Liberty, NC, daughter of the late Euclid Elihue Bruce and Bertha Price Bruce. Jeanette was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church, Gastonia. She was formerly employed with...
Virginia Herrin Kirkpatrick
Oct 26, 2013
Cramerton Virginia Herrin Kirkpatrick, 73, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 at her residence. She was born August 28, 1940 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Gomer Fidel Herrin and Alice Bailey Herrrin. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her brother, Dean Herrin; sister, Neata Mae Herrin; and her great-granddaughter, Carly Watts. She is...
Evelyn Etters Tyler
Oct 25, 2013
Evelyn Etters Tyler, 81, of Bessemer City passed away October 25, 2013 at her home. She was born July 14, 1932 in Cleveland County, daughter of the late John William and Ardella Harmon Etters. A graveside service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday October 26, 2013 at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain officiated by Rev. Ron Caulder. Mrs. Tyler attended...
Mary Douglas Brown
Oct 23, 2013
Gastonia, Mary Douglas Brown, 89, passed away October 23, 2013 at Hospice House, Kings Mountain. She was born September 7, 1924 in Rockford, IL, daughter of the late Reed and Nora Colbert Shoulders. Services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com.
Wesley Michael Mcmahan
Oct 23, 2013
Lincolnton, NC Wesley Michael McMahan, age 25, passed away October 23, 2013 at CMC Lincolnton. He was born March 1, 1988 in Gaston County, son of Louis and Sandra Forbis McMahan. Wesley was a member of Lincolnton Church of God. A funeral service will be held 1 pm on Monday at Lincolnton Church of God, officiated by Pastor Richard King....
