Our Greene Family
3 Generations
Our Greene Family
3 Generations
Scott & Tammy Greene
Scott & Tammy Greene
Jonathan & Jamie Greene
Jonathan & Jamie Greene
Scott Greene
Co-Owner | CEO | President
Scott was born in Shelby, NC and was raised in Bessemer City, N.C. At an early age Scott knew he wanted to help others as a Funeral Director and Embalmer hanging around the local funeral home, and when he turned 16 he went to work part time while in high school till he graduated in 1984 from Bessemer City High School. Scott married the former Tammy Costner in 1985 and went together to Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated in 1987. Scott and Tammy lives in Kings Mountain and between them they have 2 children, Jonathon Greene who is married to the former Jamie Parker of Shelby and Erica Greene-Calaway who married Joe Calaway from Gastonia. Scott and Tammy have 4 grandchildren, Ensley and Nataley Greene and Elliott and Aiden Calaway. Two dogs named Ellie and Macy. Scott is also a certified Law Enforcement Officer since 1990 having served with Gaston County Sheriff's Office, Cherryville Police Department and Grover Police Department, Currently with Ranlo Police Department. Scott has served on the Civil Service Board of Gaston County Police and other passed Advisory board of directors for Fidelity Bank and past president of the Bessemer City Chamber of Commerce. Scott is a member of Love Valley Baptist Church in Kings Mountain and loves to sing and play the bass guitar in southern gospel music and genealogy and a lifetime member of Whetstone 515 Masonic Lodge in Bessemer City. Scott enjoys being an Extra class Armature Radio Operator. Scott loves to work on old cars and trucks from the 20's and 30', and helping people design a special service of remembrance for their loved one, making new friends for life and is honored to serve the families of our area.
Scott Greene
Co-Owner | CEO | President
Scott was born in Shelby, NC and was raised in Bessemer City, N.C. At an early age Scott knew he wanted to help others as a Funeral Director and Embalmer hanging around the local funeral home, and when he turned 16 he went to work part time while in high school till he graduated in 1984 from Bessemer City High School. Scott married the former Tammy Costner in 1985 and went together to Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated in 1987. Scott and Tammy lives in Kings Mountain and between them they have 2 children, Jonathon Greene who is married to the former Jamie Parker of Shelby and Erica Greene-Calaway who married Joe Calaway from Gastonia. Scott and Tammy have 4 grandchildren, Ensley and Nataley Greene and Elliott and Aiden Calaway. Two dogs named Ellie and Macy. Scott is also a certified Law Enforcement Officer since 1990 having served with Gaston County Sheriff's Office, Cherryville Police Department and Grover Police Department, Currently with Ranlo Police Department. Scott has served on the Civil Service Board of Gaston County Police and other passed Advisory board of directors for Fidelity Bank and past president of the Bessemer City Chamber of Commerce. Scott is a member of Love Valley Baptist Church in Kings Mountain and loves to sing and play the bass guitar in southern gospel music and genealogy and a lifetime member of Whetstone 515 Masonic Lodge in Bessemer City. Scott enjoys being an Extra class Armature Radio Operator. Scott loves to work on old cars and trucks from the 20's and 30', and helping people design a special service of remembrance for their loved one, making new friends for life and is honored to serve the families of our area.
Tammy Greene
Co-Owner | CFO | Funeral Director | Embalmer
Tammy Costner Greene was born and lived most of her life in Gaston County. She resides with her husband, Scott, to whom she has been married to since 1985. She has two children, Jonathon and Erica, whom she loves to work with every day. Tammy graduated from Hunter Huss High School in 1985 and then Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, as Valedictorian, in 1987. Licensed as a funeral director and embalmer in 1992, she enjoys helping families and meeting new people. She is a member of Love Valley Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, where she sings in the choir and is involved in the Bus Ministry. Most of her time spent away from the funeral home is at church functions, playing with her granddaughters, Ensley and Nataley, grandsons Elliott and Aiden Callaway or siting on the back porch reading a good book.
Tammy Greene
Co-Owner | CFO | Funeral Director | Embalmer
Tammy Costner Greene was born and lived most of her life in Gaston County. She resides with her husband, Scott, to whom she has been married to since 1985. She has two children, Jonathon and Erica, whom she loves to work with every day. Tammy graduated from Hunter Huss High School in 1985 and then Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, as Valedictorian, in 1987. Licensed as a funeral director and embalmer in 1992, she enjoys helping families and meeting new people. She is a member of Love Valley Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, where she sings in the choir and is involved in the Bus Ministry. Most of her time spent away from the funeral home is at church functions, playing with her granddaughters, Ensley and Nataley, grandsons Elliott and Aiden Callaway or siting on the back porch reading a good book.
Jonathan Greene
Vice President | Funeral Director | Embalmer
Jonathon Greene was born in Rock Hill, SC, son of Scott and Tammy Greene. He was the Salutatorian of his class at Independent Baptist Tabernacle Christian Academy, in 2007, and a graduate of Fayetteville Technical Community College, in 2010, with his Assoicates in Funeral Service. He is married to his wife, Jamie Greene, since 2010 and has two twin daughters, Ensley and Nataley. Jonathon is a member of Love Valley Baptist Church. He has been at Love Valley since 2002, where he had assisted with the Youth Group and drove a bus for the bus ministry in the past. Him and his family help sing in the choir and also sing as a family during special singing at times. He also plays the bass guitar for the choir when his dad is unable to be there. He loves his church and does not miss a service if he can help it. He was a member of King Solomon #704 Masonic Lodge in Gastonia till it merged with Gastonia Lodge #369. Since he lives near Cherryville, NC, he moved his membership to Cherryville Lodge #505. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. He does not consider himself a Hardcore gamer but enjoys playing video games, especially with his kids. He also enjoys archery with his girls, where they are in the archery club at their school, Pinnacle Classical Acadamy, of Shelby. He enjoys fishing as well as hunting, both of which he says he is no good at but enjoys it none the less. He enjoys spending time with his wife. Him and Jamie love cooking together on the grill, Blackstone, or in the house. They binge watch shows and movies together and take an occasional walk together through the woods at their home. He started working at Greene Funeral Service in 2008.
From Jonathon,
Thank you to all the families that trust and allow us the opportunity to be involved in their services. I care for all of our families like if they were my own. It is an honor and privilege that I don't take lightly.
Jonathan Greene
Vice President | Funeral Director | Embalmer
Jonathon Greene was born in Rock Hill, SC, son of Scott and Tammy Greene. He was the Salutatorian of his class at Independent Baptist Tabernacle Christian Academy, in 2007, and a graduate of Fayetteville Technical Community College, in 2010, with his Assoicates in Funeral Service. He is married to his wife, Jamie Greene, since 2010 and has two twin daughters, Ensley and Nataley. Jonathon is a member of Love Valley Baptist Church. He has been at Love Valley since 2002, where he had assisted with the Youth Group and drove a bus for the bus ministry in the past. Him and his family help sing in the choir and also sing as a family during special singing at times. He also plays the bass guitar for the choir when his dad is unable to be there. He loves his church and does not miss a service if he can help it. He was a member of King Solomon #704 Masonic Lodge in Gastonia till it merged with Gastonia Lodge #369. Since he lives near Cherryville, NC, he moved his membership to Cherryville Lodge #505. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. He does not consider himself a Hardcore gamer but enjoys playing video games, especially with his kids. He also enjoys archery with his girls, where they are in the archery club at their school, Pinnacle Classical Acadamy, of Shelby. He enjoys fishing as well as hunting, both of which he says he is no good at but enjoys it none the less. He enjoys spending time with his wife. Him and Jamie love cooking together on the grill, Blackstone, or in the house. They binge watch shows and movies together and take an occasional walk together through the woods at their home. He started working at Greene Funeral Service in 2008.
From Jonathon,
Thank you to all the families that trust and allow us the opportunity to be involved in their services. I care for all of our families like if they were my own. It is an honor and privilege that I don't take lightly.
Jamie Greene
Bookkeeper
Jamie Greene
Bookkeeper
Ron Bailey
General Manager | Funeral Director | Embalmer
Ron Bailey is a native of Kings Mountain, NC, a 1999 Graduate of Kings Mountain High school, and a 2002 Graduate of Fayetteville Technical Community College. He has been in the funeral industry since 1999 and considers it an honor to take care of families at their most difficult time, the loss of a loved one. He served his apprenticeship at a funeral firm in Hickory and was employed there for over two years. He has been at Greene Funeral Service since 2001. He resides in Gastonia and enjoys serving this great community that he is blessed to call home. He is Licensed as a Funeral Director and embalmer in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Ron Bailey
General Manager | Funeral Director | Embalmer
Ron Bailey is a native of Kings Mountain, NC, a 1999 Graduate of Kings Mountain High school, and a 2002 Graduate of Fayetteville Technical Community College. He has been in the funeral industry since 1999 and considers it an honor to take care of families at their most difficult time, the loss of a loved one. He served his apprenticeship at a funeral firm in Hickory and was employed there for over two years. He has been at Greene Funeral Service since 2001. He resides in Gastonia and enjoys serving this great community that he is blessed to call home. He is Licensed as a Funeral Director and embalmer in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Bill Costner
Funeral Director | Pre-Planning | Crematory Manager
Bill is a 1986 graduate of Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia and the brother of Tammy Greene. Bill is a member of Westview Baptist Church in Gastonia and is married to Lisa Heavner Costner of Gastonia, together they has a son Nathan Brandon Costner. Bill is a licensed Funeral Director and Advanced Planning Director, is also a certified cremation tech and manager of the operations of the crematory.
Bill Costner
Funeral Director | Pre-Planning | Crematory Manager
Bill is a 1986 graduate of Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia and the brother of Tammy Greene. Bill is a member of Westview Baptist Church in Gastonia and is married to Lisa Heavner Costner of Gastonia, together they has a son Nathan Brandon Costner. Bill is a licensed Funeral Director and Advanced Planning Director, is also a certified cremation tech and manager of the operations of the crematory.
Lisa Howell
Funeral Director
Lisa Howell
Funeral Director
Rodney Sellers
Funeral Service Intern | Crematory Tech
Rodney was born in Lumberton, NC and graduated from Hunter Huss High School in 1993. He was a manager at multiple restaurants for many years, but is now attending college to receive his Funeral Service License. He loves to travel and spend time with his family. He is looking forward to helping the families of our community.
Rodney Sellers
Funeral Service Intern | Crematory Tech
Rodney was born in Lumberton, NC and graduated from Hunter Huss High School in 1993. He was a manager at multiple restaurants for many years, but is now attending college to receive his Funeral Service License. He loves to travel and spend time with his family. He is looking forward to helping the families of our community.
Brandon Graham
Funeral Service Intern | Crematory Tech
Brandon is from Gastonia, NC where he has spent most of his life. A 2005 Graduate of South Point High School and is currently attending Fayetteville Technical Community College to earn his degree in Funeral Service and to gain his North Carolina Funeral Director and Embalming License. Brandon loves to serve his community and has as an volunteer Firefighter, EMT, and Law Enforcement. Brandon has been married to Angie since 2010 and has a daughter named Summer.
Brandon Graham
Funeral Service Intern | Crematory Tech
Brandon is from Gastonia, NC where he has spent most of his life. A 2005 Graduate of South Point High School and is currently attending Fayetteville Technical Community College to earn his degree in Funeral Service and to gain his North Carolina Funeral Director and Embalming License. Brandon loves to serve his community and has as an volunteer Firefighter, EMT, and Law Enforcement. Brandon has been married to Angie since 2010 and has a daughter named Summer.
Kelly Roper
Office Manager, West Chapel
Kelly S. Roper was born in Gastonia, NC and was raised in Stanley. She was a 1983 graduate of East Gaston High School and attended Gaston College. She has been employed with Greene Funeral Service since 2011 and enjoys helping families we serve during their time of need and afterwards. Kelly enjoys traveling, flower gardening, hiking and spending time with family and friends, especially her husband Jeff.
Kelly Roper
Office Manager, West Chapel
Kelly S. Roper was born in Gastonia, NC and was raised in Stanley. She was a 1983 graduate of East Gaston High School and attended Gaston College. She has been employed with Greene Funeral Service since 2011 and enjoys helping families we serve during their time of need and afterwards. Kelly enjoys traveling, flower gardening, hiking and spending time with family and friends, especially her husband Jeff.
Bailey Crowe
Office Manager, South Chapel
Bailey Crowe, born and raised in Bessemer City, is the daughter of Russell and Aleta Crowe. She is a 2016 graduate of James Madison High School. Bailey, the niece of Scott and Tammy Greene, began working at the South Chapel in the fall of 2017. She has been a part of the Independent Baptist faith all of her life and has enjoyed singing in church with her family on multiple occasions. When she is not in the office Bailey can be found spending time with her boyfriend, Michael, and their dog, Isabel. She is well known for her welcoming smile in the office, that brightens the faces of those she helps through out their toughest times.
Bailey Crowe
Office Manager, South Chapel
Bailey Crowe, born and raised in Bessemer City, is the daughter of Russell and Aleta Crowe. She is a 2016 graduate of James Madison High School. Bailey, the niece of Scott and Tammy Greene, began working at the South Chapel in the fall of 2017. She has been a part of the Independent Baptist faith all of her life and has enjoyed singing in church with her family on multiple occasions. When she is not in the office Bailey can be found spending time with her boyfriend, Michael, and their dog, Isabel. She is well known for her welcoming smile in the office, that brightens the faces of those she helps through out their toughest times.
Ann Bryd
Receptionist
Ann Bryd
Receptionist
Betty Pressley
Housekeeping
Betty Pressley
Housekeeping
Jack Stewart
Family Services
Jack Stewart was born January 21, 1935 and has been working for Greene Funeral Service since 2004. He is a charter member of Heaven Bound Baptist Church and is the Field Director for Fundamental Baptist Home Missions, both in Bessemer City. He is a retired Chief Warrant Officer in the US Army and is also in the Honor Guard at Bessemer City's American Legion Post 243. His hometown is Statesville, NC, but has been in Bessemer City since 1995. He is married to Marie Ellis, who was born and raised in Bessemer City.
Jack Stewart says, "It is such a pleasure to work for the Greene family. They take such pride in what they do and have such great respect and compassion for all the families they serve."
Jack Stewart
Family Services
Jack Stewart was born January 21, 1935 and has been working for Greene Funeral Service since 2004. He is a charter member of Heaven Bound Baptist Church and is the Field Director for Fundamental Baptist Home Missions, both in Bessemer City. He is a retired Chief Warrant Officer in the US Army and is also in the Honor Guard at Bessemer City's American Legion Post 243. His hometown is Statesville, NC, but has been in Bessemer City since 1995. He is married to Marie Ellis, who was born and raised in Bessemer City.
Jack Stewart says, "It is such a pleasure to work for the Greene family. They take such pride in what they do and have such great respect and compassion for all the families they serve."
Steve Ertzberger
Family Services | OSHA Coordinator
Steve Ertzberger
Family Services | OSHA Coordinator
Linda Nolen
Family Services
Linda was born and raised in Gastonia, NC. She has been married to her high school sweetheart since 1959. They are proud parents of four children, Robin, Deborah, Mart, and Jimmy; seven grandchildren, and four great grand-children.
She worked as the Food Director at First United Methodist Church of Gastonia for 27 years and operated Gaston Catering for 30 years. Linda enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Linda was a Girl Scout Leader, Past President of the National Association of Church Food Service, where she also served as trustee. She has been a faithful member of First Wesleyan Church of Gastonia since 1957.
Linda Nolen
Family Services
Linda was born and raised in Gastonia, NC. She has been married to her high school sweetheart since 1959. They are proud parents of four children, Robin, Deborah, Mart, and Jimmy; seven grandchildren, and four great grand-children.
She worked as the Food Director at First United Methodist Church of Gastonia for 27 years and operated Gaston Catering for 30 years. Linda enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Linda was a Girl Scout Leader, Past President of the National Association of Church Food Service, where she also served as trustee. She has been a faithful member of First Wesleyan Church of Gastonia since 1957.
Tony Jones
Family Services
Tony Jones
Family Services
Carol Stroup
Family Services
Carol Stroup
Family Services
Kathryn Carubba
Family Services
Kathryn Carubba
Family Services
Mike Dickson
Family Services
Mike Dickson
Family Services
Rev Sam Barnette
Pastoral Care
Rev Sam Barnette
Pastoral Care
Pastor Johnny Yarboro
Pastoral Care
Associate Pastor of Grace Baptist Church Gastonia NC
Has been in full time ministry since 2002
Earned a Master of Ministry Degree in Theology from Covington Theological Seminary
Lives in Kings Mountain NC
Married to wife Sonia for 33 Years, has 4 children, Hunter, Tanner, Claire, Delaney
Pastor Johnny Yarboro
Pastoral Care
Associate Pastor of Grace Baptist Church Gastonia NC
Has been in full time ministry since 2002
Earned a Master of Ministry Degree in Theology from Covington Theological Seminary
Lives in Kings Mountain NC
Married to wife Sonia for 33 Years, has 4 children, Hunter, Tanner, Claire, Delaney
Pastor Ken Faulkenbury
Pastoral Care
Pastor Faulkenbury was licensed as a minister in 1956 and was ordained in 1958. Pastor Faulkenbury has helped churches from building programs to radio broadcast and out reach programs and lead churches in attendance and grow of membership. Pastor Faulkenbury has over 62 years of ministry and seen alot of people who came to know Jesus Christ as their Lord. The burden of Pastor Faulkenbury's heart is Preach the Gospel,win the lost and develop and strengthen the church family spiritually. He believes in visiting and caring in times of need is a vital part of a Christ Centered Ministry. Pastor Faulkenbury seeks the leadership and direction from the Holy Ghost in each decision that he makes, so that it will be done in Gods will and for Gods glory.
Pastor Ken Faulkenbury
Pastoral Care
Pastor Faulkenbury was licensed as a minister in 1956 and was ordained in 1958. Pastor Faulkenbury has helped churches from building programs to radio broadcast and out reach programs and lead churches in attendance and grow of membership. Pastor Faulkenbury has over 62 years of ministry and seen alot of people who came to know Jesus Christ as their Lord. The burden of Pastor Faulkenbury's heart is Preach the Gospel,win the lost and develop and strengthen the church family spiritually. He believes in visiting and caring in times of need is a vital part of a Christ Centered Ministry. Pastor Faulkenbury seeks the leadership and direction from the Holy Ghost in each decision that he makes, so that it will be done in Gods will and for Gods glory.
