Shirley Gillespie COUCH died aged 89, of Davidson, January 8, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A cherished wife, devoted mother, and loving grammy, Shirley will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was born on October 17, 1935 in New Holland, Georgia to Sarah Wilson and Joseph Wesley Gillespie. Shirley was married to Thomas William Couch on August 26, 1956 in Ware Shoals, SC. Together, they shared 58 wonderful years and raised a family built on faith, love, and unwavering support. As a mother, she instilled in her children values of integrity, hard work, and kindness. Her love for her family knew no bounds, and she was always there to offer comfort, advice, and laughter. As a grandmother, she took immense joy in the lives of her grandchildren, often spoiling them with homemade treats, warm hugs, and the unforgettable stories she would tell. Shirley was employed as a secretary at Davidson Elementary School in Davidson, NC, where she was loved by students and staff for 18 years. Prior to that, she worked in the audiovisual department at Indiana University.
Shirley had a heart of gold and a spirit that touched everyone she met. Her kindness was unmatched, and her generosity knew no limits. For over 25 years, her home was an extension of the Davidson College Athletic Training Department. Many Davidson athletes were welcomed into the family home to recover from injury or illness. A homemade meal at her house was a coveted invite for student athletes.
Mrs. Couch was preceded in death by her parents J.W. and Sarah Gillespie, husband Tom Couch, and daughter Kerri Jane Couch. She leaves behind her three beloved sons, Thomas Kevin and wife Joy of Wilmington, NC, Joseph Christopher of Davidson, NC, William Kendall and wife Leslie of Fort Mill, SC; and four grandchildren: William Cade Couch, Gabriella Kendall (Gabby) Couch, Jenna Annalise Couch, and Coltyn Joseph (CJ) Couch, along with many friends who were fortunate to know her. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in the Chapel of Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, Huntersville. Interment followed at Mimosa Cemetery, Davidson.
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Ada Gillespie obit Aug 14, 1979, died age 90 Buncombe Co, North Carolina (Ashfield Citizen Times)
A Jackson Gillespie died Sept 8,1919 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Alfred Claude Gillespie death Sept 7,1959 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Alice Webb Gillespie obit June 6,1981 age 53, Buncombe Co, North Carolina
Allen Lonnie Gillespie obit May 1, 1979, died age 66 Hot Springs, North Carolina
Alva Elizabeth F Gillespie obit Sept 5, 2004 died age 92, Transylvania, North Carolina
Alvin Bruce Gillespie obit Nov 6, 1994 age 82, Transylvania, North Carolina
Amos L ‘Sonny’ Gillespie 87, of Cumming, Ga., formerly of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was born Sept. 25, 1936, in Hollywood, Ga., to the late Amos L. and Emma Jo Shirley Gillespie. He moved to Murphy with his family at the age of two. Growing up he worked alongside alongside his family at Gillespie Produce in downtown Murphy. He boarded and graduated from Tennessee Military Institute in Sweetwater, Tenn. Sonny then enlisted in the United States Army for the next three years. After being stationed in Iceland, he served with the Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Sonny was one of the top salesmen for Holmes and Century Wreckers and became the vice president of International Sales. He was known coast to coast as the go-to guy for a wrecker.
Sonny was a member of the Episcopal Church. He loved woodworking, fishing, travel, dogs, watching his grandkids compete in sports and being with family. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Gwinda “Gwen” Cole Gillespie of Cumming, Ga.; two daughters, Emmila “Missy” Gillespie Bozeman and husband Terry Bozeman of Cartersville, Ga., and Rebecca Gillespie Zager and husband Andy Zager of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Emma Lee Hutchins, Charles Gillespie Bozeman, Kellie Ann Satterfield, Rachel Zager and Ethan Zager; two great-granddaughters, Reyna Mae Bozeman and Madison Lee Hutchins. Graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Sunset Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Maggie Rourk officiating and a flag presentation by the Hayesville American Legion Post 532. Honorary pallbearers were Ralph Lovingood, Bud Penland, Terry Bozeman, Andy Zager, Gill Bozeman and Ethan Zager. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of arrangements.
Amy Nichole Gillespie obit Jan 18, 1982 Buncombe Co, North Carolina
Anna Miller Gillespie death Feb 12, 1958 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Ann Lee Gillespie death January 8, 2016 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Annie Jordan Gillespie obit May 4, 1988 age 93, Transylvania, North Carolina
Annie N Gillespie death Jan 6, 1960 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Anthony R Gillespie, “Andy” 60, Aug. 22, 2006. Funeral 2 p.m., Thursday, Freedom Life Church of God. Burial, Sunset Gardens. Arrangements by Flowers Funeral Home.
Archibald Gillespie departed this life Nov 4, 1872 age 60 years, 7 months, 19 days.
Arthur H Gillespie, 90, Raleigh, died 05-20-2015.
Arrangements: City of Oaks F.H.C., Raleigh.
Arthur William Gillespie obit July 25, 1995 age 86 North Carolina
Avance Gillespie born Dec 2, 1951, passed away Jan 3, 2015 age 73 yrs. in Monroe, North Carolina. Visitation Jan 10th, Funeral Saturday, Jan 11th at Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel
714 E Franklin St, Monroe, NC 28110. Burial Missionary Baptist Church, 1708 Ansonville Rd, Marshville, NC 28103
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Banner Rogers Gillespie death Dec 4,1963 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Barbara Ann Gillespie death June 8, 2018 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Benjamin Gillespie obit Feb 16, 1995 age 79, North Carolina
Bertha Gillespie death Dec 31, 1964 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Bobbie Frank Gillespie death July 3, 2012 (male) Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Bobbie Lee Gillespie obit April 2, 1979 age 29, Buncombe, North Carolina
Bonnie Blanche Gillespie death Sept 2, 1985 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Bonnie Embler Gillespie obit Feb 7, 1986 age 74, Buncombe Co, North Carolina
Boyce Gillespie obit Jan 2, 2006 North Carolina
Brenda Gillespie death Feb 13, 1989 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Burdett Gillespie death Jan 16, 1986 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Burgin Gillespie obit Dec 15, 1992 age 87 Buncombe Co, North Carolina
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Carl W Gillespie obit May 10, 1999 North Carolina
Carrie Frisbie Gillespie obit Feb 19,1994 Buncombe Co, North Carolina
Carrie Mae Gillespie June 11, 2001 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Cassandra D Gillespie death Feb 14, 2012 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
C F Gillespie obit Oct 1, 1987 age 46, Yancy Co, North Carolina
Chandler Gillespie Jr, November 2, 1942 – December 14, 2012, Raleigh. 70, went home to his Lord and Saviour on Friday, December 14. Visitation was at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, on Sunday from 3:00-5:00 PM. The funeral service was 2:00 PM Monday at Providence Baptist Church, 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, with graveside service at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC on Tuesday.
Charles Boyd Gillespie, Sr, obit Jan 8, 1987 age 78 Yancy Co, North Carolina
Charles Henry Gillespie death March 10, 1995 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Charles Henry Gillespie death April 14, 2010 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Charles Herbert Gillespie obit Nov 17, 1986 age 73, Buncombe Co, North Carolina
Charles L Gillespie, Jr obit Sept 16, 1980 Annapolis, Maryland, former Smithfield resident, s/o Sue Bailey of Annapolis, Burial Sunset Memorial Park, West Smithfield, NC. Johnson County.
Charlie Gillespie obit Oct 17, 1983 age 73 North Carolina
Charlie Lee Gillespie obit March 26, 1992 age 84 Transylvania, North Carolina
Charlotte Roxana Gillespie Hudson, died Aug 5, 1897 age 56 in Rowan Co, North Carolina. Wife of William Thomson Hudson. D/o Archibald Gillespie
Christopher Columbus Gillespie death Oct 22, 1996 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Rev C L Gillespie obituary May 18, 1945 Smithfield, NC Pastor of First Baptist Church for 10 years. Burial Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County
Clara Mae Gallant Gillespie death Jan 15, 1990 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Clarence Lavard Gillespie death Dec 29, 2011 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Cleveland O Gillespie death August 2, 1997 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Clifford Guy Gillespie death Nov 14, 2014 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Clifford Lyons Gillespie obit Sept 12, 1992 age 79 Rosman, North Carolina
Coit Richard Gillespie death Feb 9, 2000 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Columbus Orr Gillespie death May 8, 2003 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Darathy Thomasson Gillespie. August 26, 1925 – July 4, 2020. 94, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 4th. She was born in Johnston County to the late Weldon Freeman and Julia Davis Thomasson. Darathy will be fondly remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and church member. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Benjamin Franklin Gillespie; granddaughter, Shannon Gillespie, nine siblings, and great-grandson, Trevor. She is survived by her children, Wesley Gillespie (Sharon), Craig Gillespie (Linda) and Trudy Gillespie; brothers, Edgar “Allen” Thomasson (JoAnn) and Bernard Thomasson (Mary); grandchildren, Shawn Gillespie (Jessica), Craig Gillespie (Linda), Brian Gillespie and Megan Gillespie Brady; great-grandchildren, Katelyn Dusza, Madison Gillespie, and Keira Brady.
Funeral service Wednesday, July 8th at 11am at Corinth Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family will also receive friends at other times at the home of Trudy Gillespie. Darathy lay in state Tuesday, July 7th from 1-5 pm at Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell.
David A Gillespie, Sr, 53, Aug. 18, 2007. Memorial 4 p.m., Wednesday, Maple Springs Baptist Church. Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home.
David Ephlin Gillespie 84, decorated WWII veteran, member of the North Carolina Journalism Hall of Fame, community and church leader died suddenly March 26, 2006 at Rex Hospital.
Born in Gaston County on Sept. 16, 1921, son of The Rev. George R. Gillespie and Jessie Ephlin Gillespie, David’s newspaper career began in l939 as sports editor of The Gastonia Gazette for three years. He served 42 months in Belgium and Germany during World War II as an Infantry officer and was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star for valour at the Remagen Bridge. He was ordered to remain in Germany for a year after the conclusion of the war to edit a history of the Forty Seventh Infantry Regiment. He came back to the Gazette and worked his way up to managing editor. In 1951, he started his own newspaper, The Gaston Citizen, and was its editor and publisher with wife Margaret selling advertising for its five years. He became Sunday editor of the The High Point Enterprise before becoming editor of The Shelby Daily Star, a post he held for four years. Under his guidance, the paper won numerous awards from the N.C. Press Association, including several for his editorial writing. In 1961 he became associate editor and director of the editorial pages for The Charlotte Observer. During 11 of the most turbulent years in Charlotte’s history, his strong editorial leadership contributed to the successful desegregation of the Charlotte and surrounding area schools. He joined the newly formed Southern Growth Policies Board in Research Triangle Park in l972. As director of administration and later as director of intergovernmental affairs, David spent five years working with southern governors’ offices to help the interstate organization get started.
In 1977 he joined The News and Observer as editorial writer and columnist. He won four successive awards for editorial writing from 1983-86. He was also was one of three national finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing in 1985. David was inducted into the North Carolina Journalism Hall of Fame in 1989. In his nomination he was described “one of the most decent, honorable, courageous, and, in many ways, most effective (journalists) North Carolina has ever produced.” Since formal retirement in 1987 and until his death, he has been a weekly editorial contributor and writing coach for The News and Observer. This month David was featured in a documentary on WTVI in Charlotte showing footage from his 1954 appearance on See It Now with Edward R. Murrow following the US Supreme Court Brown vs. Board of Education school desegregation decision. Murrow sent a film crew to Gastonia to examine the effects of the desegregation decision on a southern city, and David, as editor of the local newspaper, was the opening interview and arranged for the program’s other interviews with Gastonia citizens. He was a member of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the National Conference of Editorial Writers, the N.C. Editorial Writers Conference and the N.C. Associated Press News Council.
He held various civic and church leadership positions throughout his life. He was a member of the Gastonia City Council and Vice Mayor. He was an elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlotte and served multiple terms as an elder at White Memorial Presbyterian Church since moving to Raleigh. He served on the Board of Advisors for the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work for over a decade and joined its Ambassadors Group in 2002 to continue his support of the School.
Survivors include: his wife, Margaret Cloninger Gillespie, whom he met in 1940 while refereeing her high school basketball game in Stanley, N.C.; his children, Lane Gillespie Cooke and her husband, Dr. Philip Cooke of Chapel Hill, Jessica Gillespie Gammon andher husband, Bill of Raleigh, Mary Margaret Gillespie and friend, Eric C. Smith of Raleigh, David Ephlin Gillespie Jr. and his wife, Dana of Raleigh; granddaughters, Margaret Gammon Blythe and her husband, Bryan of Chapel Hill, Paige Rushton and Anna Walker Gillespie of Midlothian, VA, and Grayson Elizabeth Gillespie of Raleigh. He is also survived by a brother, Charles Gillespie of High Point; a sister, Frances Faeth of Ladera Ranch, CA; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Ruth Gillespie Fowke, Eleanor Gillespie Adams, and brother, George R. Gillespie Jr.
His happiest days were when the University of North Carolina Tar Heels won a football or basketball game. A memorial service was held at White Memorial Presbyterian Church at 1704 Oberlin Road in Raleigh at 1: p.m. Wednesday followed by visitation with the family in the Jane Bell Gathering Space at the church.
David Leon Gillespie, Jr death Feb 17, 1975 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Debra Sue Gillespie obit April 27, 2018 Fayetteville, NC. Daughter of the late Flynn and Dorothy Lee. Wife of James Stewart. Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Delores Gillespie death August 11, 1929 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Demetrice Shakeal Gillespie, “Meechie” b 1999. Death Jan 1, 2019 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina. Celebration of Life Memorial for Demetrice Gillespie, 19, of Charlotte was held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm New Covenant Bibleway Church, 1321 Capps Hill Mine Rd. at 2 pm. Family visitation with friends was held prior to the service at 1 pm. A. E. Grier & Sons Funeral and Cremation was entrusted to serve. As a member of a heavily musically inclined family, Demetrice and his twin Darius discovered their voices and love for music at a very early age and later would open doors for national recognition. He and his twin brother performed across the country as a duo.
Derwin Algetta Gillespie death Feb 3, 2019 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Diana Doughtery Gillespie death Feb 15, 2012 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Dolly Blanch Gillespie death Oct 20, 1918 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Donald Edwin Gillespie, St., 92, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Moses Cone Hospital. There was a memorial service in First Presbyterian Church on April 29 at 3pm. The family received guests afterward in the Virginia Gilmer Room.
Don was born May 24, 1924 in Dallas, Texas and later lived in Austin with his parents Harlie Patterson Gillespie and Ethel Helen Cervin Gillespie. He is predeceased by a brother, Harlie Patterson “Pat” Gillespie, Jr. He is survived by a sister, Shirley Gillespie Dyess.
Don enrolled in the University of Texas in 1942, but soon enlisted as a Navy Air Cadet. Serving in the US Marine Corps for 13 years, he flew Corsairs in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and was a pilot and forward air controller with the 1st Marine Division in Korea. Decorations he received include the Air Medals, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and a Commendation Ribbon with Combat “V”. Don flew commercial cargo after leaving the service, and entered the accounting field while living in Macon, Georgia. He moved to Greensboro to become a partner in the firm Davenport, Marvin and Caudle. He earned his CPA in 1969 and was a founding member of the Accounting and Review Services Committer of AICPA. He remained self-employed into his 80’s.
Don met Isabel Edmunds while both were stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland. They married February 11, 1947 and enjoyed 66 years of marriage before her death. He is survived by their 3 sons, Donald Edwin, Jr., Thomas Edmunds and Carter Bouldin. Don welcomed 3 daughters-in-law, Virginia, Kay, and Martha, into the family, and recently embraced Peggy into the fold. He became “Papa” and stayed closely connected with his 6 grandchildren and their spouses: Donald Gillespie, III, Emily Gillespie Fitzsimons (Bobby), Rebecca Gillespie Messman (Dave), Katie Gillespie Patterson (Chip), Will Gillespie (Katie), and Sarah Gillespie Ellis (Dwight). He was delighted to be a great-grandfather to Grace, Davis, Taylor, Tommy, Ellie, and Ryan. He loved all his nieces and nephews and took great interest in their lives. Late in life he became more and more connected with his “genealogy cousins” across the country and the world, and eventually reflected on the fact that he was the “eldest member of the clan.”
Don was baptized into the Methodist Church in Texas, and he and Isabel were founding members of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Havelock, NC. He taught Sunday School and was a choir member for many years at Vineville Avenue Presbyterian Church in Macon, Georgia. Don was elected a Deacon of First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, an office that later was converted to Elder. He also served as Church Treasurer for many years. He was perhaps best known by his frequent presence and ardent appreciation for the music program.
Donald Eugene Gillespie, 79, of Morganton, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2025, at his residence after a period of declining health. Mr. Gillespie was born August 31, 1945, in Mitchell County, a son of the late Bill and Cora (Fortner) Gillispie. Donald moved to Salem Community in 1972 and has been an important part of the community ever since. He was a former member of the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, and for 22 years, Donald loved coaching youth basketball, baseball, and football for the Salem Ruritan Club and girls’ basketball for Salem Jr. High School, where he made a lasting difference in a host of young people’s life. Donald was well known by his work as cashier for Salem General Store where he enjoyed meeting, talking to and cutting-up with all customers that came through.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Gillespie Howard; a sister, Joyce Dube; three brothers, M. Dean, Jack and Ed Gillespie; mother and father-in-law, who were like parents to him, William and Maggie Price.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of over 60 years, Willie Price Gillespie; a son, Donnie Allen Gillespie (Christy) of Morganton; a daughter, Dawn Ross (Tony Laws) of Morganton; a sister, Judy Fleming (Ray) of Morganton. Also surviving are the apples of his eye, his grandchildren, Victor Ramsey, Kaleb Ross (Kaley), Amber Moore (Justin), Brandon Ross (Annie) and Adam Moon; great-grandchildren, Ellie Ross, Grayson Ramsey, Grace Ross, Savannah Moore and Kanyon Moore. Special survivors include brother-in-law, David Price (Kay); sisters-in-law, Essie Gillespie, Vickie Price and most of all, the children he influenced during his coaching career.
The family of Donald Eugene Gillespie received friends Monday, January 6, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Donald James Gillespie, March 7, 1962 – November 6, 2015. 53, Cary, formerly of Greenville, SC, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 at Rex Healthcare, Raleigh surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born at Fort Benning, Georgia on March 7, 1962 to the late James Leondra Gillespie and Josette Rogers Gillespie.He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Evelyn; three children, Zachary and wife Montana, Courtney and husband Nik, Emily, two grandsons, Braxton and Gage, and brother, Danny and wife Mary.
Beyond being a loving and devoted husband, father, son, friend, and mentor, Don was a successful businessman, entrepreneur, and leader. Don enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling around the world, and being anywhere outdoors. He was an active member of Boy Scout Troop 210 with his son, as well as, volunteered and contributed to many organizations within the community. A memorial service was held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502. The family received friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
Donald Lee Gillespie, May 9, 1947 – May 18, 2022, age 75. Of Claremont, North Carolina.
Donna Hanson Gillespie death July 14, 1989 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Doris Elizabeth Parker Gillespie death Jan 9, 2003 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Dorothy LeGrande C Gillespie death Sept 17, 1994 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Drusilah S Gillespie, departed this life May 12, 1857, aged 35 yrs 7 months, 9 days. Buried Black Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mt Ulla, North Carolina. Wife of Archibald Gillespie.
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Edward E Gillespie death July 8, 2003 Born March 23, 1919 in MO to the late Henry & Lucinda Tensymere Gillespie. Husband of Tressie Jane Lowe Gillespie, burial Devotional Gardens, Dunn, North Carolina
Edward Gillespie died December 13, 2022, Elizabeth, North Carolina. Visitation and funeral was at St. Luke AME Zion Church in Bladenboro, NC . Internment at Brooklyn Memorial Gardens in Bladenboro, NC
Edward Leon Gillespie, May 11, 1944 – May 30, 2012 Raleigh. 68, passed away Wednesday. A native of Kanawha, WV, he is the son of the late Rev. Edward & Tressie Lowe Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie graduated from Meadow H.S. and received a B.A. from Wake Tech. After 33 years serving the citizens of the state of North Carolina, he retired from the Secretary of State office as a Securities Investigator and Mutual Funds Analyst. Edward was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Working with electronics was a true passion of his.
Funeral Services was Friday at 1:00 PM at Garner Advent Christian Church. Burial followed at Montlawn Memorial Park.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Magdalene Gillespie; daughter Marilyn Gillespie Ragan of Garner; son, Mike Gillespie and wife, Connie of Garner; grandchildren, Bradley & Brittany Ragan of the home; sister, Rebecca Jernigan and husband, Thomas of Dunn; brother, Roger Gillespie of Benson. Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner.
Elizabeth Anderson Gillespie death Nov 3, 2014 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Elizabeth R Gillespie death Aug 22, 2019 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Emily Louise Gillespie death June 10, 1971 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Emma Work Gillespie death June 22, 1992 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Eula Mae James Gillespie death Sept 18, 1954 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Evelyn Loretta Gillespie death June 23, Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Flora Gillespie, birth Aug. 22, 1889. Death June 17, 1976. Death occurred in North Carolina. Burial Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Pisgah Forest, Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States of America.
Flora Gillespie Moore, d/o Archibald Gillespie departed this life March 29, 1929 age 83, Iredell, North Carolina. Wife of George Moore.
Frances Gillespie death Feb 5, 1931 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Frances Adams McKee Gillespie death May 29, 1986 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Frances Booker Gillespie, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. She was 95 years old. Mrs. Gillespie was born July 20, 1928, in Surry County, to the late Annie Miller and John Clay Booker. Frances was a faithful member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. She was the most loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She truly delighted in her family, never missing a chance to celebrate with the ones she loved. Mrs. Gillespie wore a permanent smile on her face, and she had joy in her heart that radiated to all who knew her. She had impeccable style, always looking her best no matter the occasion. She will be dearly missed by her precious family. She is survived by her children, Janet Gillespie Davis (Brent), John Gillespie (Linda), and Lloyd Gillespie (Faye); her grandchildren, Hunter Davis, Preston Davis, Jillian Gillespie Roach (Rob), Eve Gillespie Trotter (Gray), Jack Gillespie (Elise), Andrea Rinaldi (Richard), Falon Gillespie, and Isabella Gillespie; and her great-grandchildren, Meris Roach, Reedy Roach, Hart Roach, Wes Trotter, Kit Trotter, Smith Trotter, Olivia Gillespie, Claire Gillespie, and Athena Rinaldi. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gillespie was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harold Lloyd Gillespie, Sr.; and her brothers, Warren Booker, Charles Booker, and Fritz Booker. A graveside service was held on Monday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, and Dr. James Joseph officiaed. No formal visitation was held.
Franklin Emmanuel Gillespie death Nov 11,2005 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Fred Ira Gillespie death May 1, 1993 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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George E “Bill” Gillespie, 84, Raleigh, died 03-24-2013.
Arrangements: Fisher F.P., Durham.
George Graham Gillespie III death July 19,1998 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
George Peuchen Gillespie death July 27, 2015 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Glenda Faye Barefoot Gillespie death at residence Aug 12, 2010 Born Sept 30, 1951 Harnett Co to the late Milton & Naomi Smith Barefoot. Wife to Roger Miles Gillespie. Greenwood Cemetery, City of Dunn, North Carolina
Gregory Scott Gillespie, 54, Holly Springs, 54, of Holly Springs died Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was born on November 13, 1959 in Butler, PA to Richard Scott Gillespie and Nancy May Oczypok Gillespie. He was a graduate of Grove City College in 1982. He was employed with Intel Corporation for 26 years. Greg will be remembered for his devotion to his family and his passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rachel Gillespie; sons: Scott Nolin Gillespie and Ryan Michael Gillespie; daughter: Erin Elizabeth Gillespie; brother: Brian Richard Gillespie and wife Heidi of Allison Park Pa; and sister: Lauran Archer and husband Greg of Apex. A celebration of his life was held 11:00 am Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Sunrise United Methodist Church, 5420 Sunset Lake Rd. Holly Springs, NC 27540.
Gwendolyn Chapman Gillespie death Aug 2, 2015 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Harold Thomas Gillespie death July 3, 2013 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Harry A Gillespie death July 25, 1967 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Harry Stephen Gillespie death July 7, 1987 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Hazeline Gillespie death May 31, 1991 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Helena Gillespie death Nov 16, 1984 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Infant Gillespie death Oct 17, 1918 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Infant Gillespie death Sept 3, 1925 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Infant Gillespie death Jan 11, 1929 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Ione Perkins Gillespie death Jan 5, 1982 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Jack Gillespie death Nov 2, 1943 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Jacob Wort Gillespie death Oct 10, 1939 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
James Alonzo Gillespie death Feb 28, 1931 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
James C Gillespie death May 31, 1944 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
August 26, 1932 – May 28, 2019 James Frank Gillespie, 86, died peacefully surrounded by his wife of 44 years Joan, family, and friends on May 28, 2019. Jim was born on August 26, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in Hallock, Minnesota. After attending Hallock High School where he excelled at basketball, Jim went to Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, majoring in accounting while working for Bishop’s downtown Cafeteria. He was married to Margaret Renner for 17 years, divorcing in 1973. He married Joan Easterly in 1974. He spent 33 years as comptroller of HR Green Engineering in Cedar Rapids, served on the Board of Directors of the Light Company Employees Credit Union for 5 years, then worked for the Rochester (Minnesota) American Red Cross part-time in semi-retirement. He was a committed Christian man who loved God, family, and friends, cribbage, walleye fishing, sports (especially Minnesota Twins baseball and Minnesota Vikings football) and prime rib. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Alice Thompson and Harold Gillespie, sister Pat Leer, and two step daughters, Leslie Rooney and Rebecca Shaw. He is survived by his brother Ed Gillespie (Judy), daughters Carol Holly (Tim) and Barb Eulberg (Greg), son Dave Gillespie (Donna), step daughter Lisa Trefz (Jim), and step sons-in-law Mike Rooney and Ed Shaw (Claire), 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The family wishes to thank caregivers Tarshia and Letisa Woodberry, Frieda Graham, Evette Gwyn, Russ Newland, Crystal Ruiz, as well as Constance Creasman and the staff of Salemtowne, Dr. Franklin Watkins and Casey Johanson of Wake Forest Baptist Health Geriatrics, Griswold Home Care and Trellis Supportive Care. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 11:00 am at Salem Funeral Home, 2951 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. Chaplain Linda Browne will be officiating. Published Winston-Salem Journal
James Lee Gillespie death July 31, 1995 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
James Madison Gillespie death March 8, 1941 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
James Mark Gillespie, January 29, 1958 — April 2, 2023. Mount Airy, died age 65, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday morning, April 2, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Gillespie was born January 29, 1958, in Managua, Nicaragua, one of three children born to James Leroy and Teresa “Tee” Hulon Gillespie. Mark graduated from North Surry High School in 1976, and he earned his bachelor’s degree from Wingate College (now university) in 1980. He later earned his master’s degree in human development from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Mark worked with special needs adults throughout North Carolina, including Surry County, Union County, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, for many years. He was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, an international organization recognizing those who have contributed and excelled in an outstanding capacity in the realm of education. Music was a big part of Mark’s life, as it brought him much joy. Consequently, he volunteered countless hours with Voce, a premier choral ensemble established in 2002 by the late Sandy Beam, performing many administrative duties.
He is survived by his mother, Teresa “Tee” Hulon Gillespie of Lowgap; a niece, Leigh Ann Davis of Pfafftown; a great-niece, Laekyn Davis of Pfafftown; a great-nephew, Taelyn Davis of Pfafftown; and a brother-in-law, Bruce Chappell of Mount Airy. Mr. Gillespie was preceded in death by his father, James Leroy Gillespie; and two sisters, Lisa Bryant Gillespie and Miriam Heather Gillespie Chappell.
A service of worship and celebration of Mark’s life was held Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with Teresa “Tee” Hulon Gillespie and the Rev. Alton Bledsoe officiating. The family received friends Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at the funeral home. A private inurnment was held at a later date in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
James Matthew Gillespie, August 22, 1973 ~ April 18, 2022, 48 Years Old. In extreme sorrow, the staff of Majestic Funeral Homes are embracing the tender hearts of the family of Mr. James Matthew Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie received his angelic wings on Monday, April 18, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Services commemorating him was held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in the A.B. Hobbs Memorial Chapel on the premises of Majestic Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, NC. Reflecting moments has been reserved by Mr. James family on the same day from 2pm until 3pm. Immediately following the visiting hours at 3pm, a Triumphant Celebration of Life will be called to order. Following the Order of Divine Worship, Mr. Gillespie delicate vessel along with his adored family will be escorted to Brooklyn Memorial Gardens in Bladenboro, NC for the Committal Rites. As difficult as it is to accept James no longer being present physically, all can find solace knowing that God promised to wipe away all tears from this family’s eyes, as they continue to cope with a missing link in their family’s chain.
Guests were received at 802 Martin Luther King Jr Dr., Bladenboro, NC where they assembled in preparation for the Prestigious Majestic Ebony Motorcade. The Compassionate Professionals of Majestic Funeral Home of Elizabethtown are serving the Gillespie and connected families with uncompromising dignity during this time of sadness.
Joe Chester Gillespie death Dec 20, 1983 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
John Charles Gillespie, 64 born April 17, 1958, of Lumberton passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Funeral service on Sunday, Aug 14, 2022 at Christ Way Community Church, Aberdeen, North Carolina
John Edward Gillespie, Sr. 69, was born on February 5, 1954 in Rowan County, NC. He recently passed away on October 28, 2023 in Salisbury, NC. Visitation was held on November 4, 2023 at 12:00 PM at United House of Prayer for All People, 501 Old Concord Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144. Funeral Services followed at 1:00 PM at the same location. Burial on November 8, 2023 at 9:00 AM at National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. John attended Salisbury High School and Livingstone College. He worked for VA Medical Center. John served in the United States Air Force.
John Joseph (Jack) Gillespie, age 98, of Winston-Salem passed away at his home on Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was born November 1, 1921 in Girardville, PA to the late Lawrence and Sylvania Meredith Gillespie. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Girardville before joining the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He worked several years in the CCC helping to construct Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park and then in Glacier National Park. He returned to Pennsylvania to work in Pittsburgh before joining the Army Air Corps in WW Il. After graduating from radar maintenance school, he was stationed on Attu in the Aleutian Islands for the remainder of the war. After the war he was a contract worker for an electrical engineering firm in Bayonne, NJ when he met the love of his life, Betty Schirmer, whom he married on Valentine’s Day in 1948. After working in New Jersey and Pennsylvania he came south to Winston-Salem, NC in 1950 to work as a technical writer for Western Electric. He attended St. Leo Catholic Church before becoming a founding charter member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. After his retirement from Western Electric he spent his time traveling with his wife, tending his garden, fishing, and growing grapes and making wine. He was one of the original founders of Germanton Winery. He was the last surviving member of his family. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth in 2016, 6 brothers, and a beloved grandson, Sean Gillespie. He is survived by his 9 children, Thomas Gillespie, Winston-Salem; Patricia (Larry) Sarvis, Winston-Salem; Susan (Michael) Tuttle. Belmont, NC; Paul (Jenelle) Gillespie, Ventura, CA; Gregory Gillespie, Winston-Salem; Teresa (Myron) James, Lexington, NC; Catherine (Timothy) Atkins, Madison, NC; Andrew Gillespie, Winston-Salem; and Frederick Gillespie, Spruce Pine, NC; his grandchildren, Michelle (Tim) Goelzer, Fort Mill, SC; Bradley (Krissy) Tuttle, Indianapolis, IN; Nichole Gillespie, Ventura, CA.; Benjamin James, Winston-Salem, NC; Deidre James, Winston-Salem, NC; Allison (Bryan) Petschul, Eden, NC; Brandon Atkins, Madison, NC; and 3 great-grandchildren, Rachel and Landon Goelzer and A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, February 17, 2020 at Parklawn Memorial Park
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John Keating Gillespie death May 14, 1999 (Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Joseph Elfred Gillespie, 79, longtime Raleigh resident, passed away peacefully on June 11th, 2009 lovingly surrounded by family and friends. Joe was born in Rockingham County, NC on January 28, 1930 to James and Lelia Gillespie. He was a 1948 Reidsville High School graduate where he was a member of the football team. He then attended his beloved alma mater, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated with a degree in Chemistry. He always cherished his time there and continued to be a lifelong Tarheel sports fan. After graduation, Joe served his country in the United States Army. He then went to work for the State of North Carolina as a chemist. Joe then went on to a career as District Sales Manager with Parke-Davis/Warner Lambert Pharmaceuticals until his retirement in 1991. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Betty Craddock, of Reidsville, North Carolina. They had one son, Joseph Stephen, and enjoyed a long and happy marriage until Betty’s passing in 1992. Joe then met and married Beatrice P. Ware of Reidsville whom he cherished until his last moment. Joe and Bea spent many happy times fishing, playing golf and traveling together. Joe was a wonderful and loving husband, father, step-father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family. Joe was a long-time member of Ridge Road Baptist Church where he was a member of the Gibson Sunday School Class and served as Deacon, Committee Member and photographer at special events. He was also a faithful member of the UNC Chapel Hill Alumni Association. Joe was especially proud to be a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, where he briefly served as his group’s Chaplain. He was also a proud and energetic member of the local Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla. Joe is survived by his wife, Bea, his son Steve and his wife Stephanie and his grandson, Cameron. He is also leaves behind three wonderful step-children Cynthia, Dawn and her husband Ronald, and Ricky and his wife Pam; and three step-grandchildren Will, John and Ashley. A visitation took place on Monday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. at Ridge Road Baptist Church and the funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. The graveside service took place at 3:30 p.m. at Reidlawn Cemetery on Barnes Street in Reidsville, North Carolina.
Joseph Grier Gillespie death Nov 29, 1937 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Joseph William Gillespie death March 24, 1928 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Joseph William Gillespie death Nov 27, 1970 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Judy McHugh Gillespie, born March 11, 1943, passed away January 23, 2025, age 81 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is survived by: her daughters, Lorri Gillespie and Sherri Taylor (Corey); and her grandsons, Cameron and Nicholas Taylor.
Julia Gillespie death Oct 11, 1945 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Julia Bell Gillespie death July 31, 1992 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Julia Mae Rouse Gillespie death April 22, 1956 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Julia Shields Gillespie death April 19, 2007 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Karen Kelly Gillespie, December 29, 1960 – October 23, 2015, 54, of Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully Friday evening, October 23, 2015 at Duke University Hospital Pavilion surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 29, 1960, in Greensburg, PA, the daughter of Paul Eugene Kelley Sr. and the late Martha Irene King Kelley. For the past 28 years she has been a dedicated employee at SAS, her current position was as the Operations Manager for the Energy and Manufacturing Business Unit in the Sales division. During her years at SAS she held several other positions, once of those working in the Financial Services Business Unit, and of course her first job in Contracts. Karen made many long term friends and lasting friendships everywhere she worked, she will be missed by many.
Karen was a proud graduate of Penn State University where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree and she continued her education at Meredith College here in Raleigh, receiving a Masters Degree. She loved vacationing at the beach with her husband Dale where they could just relax and enjoy the sunsets while walking on the beach. They also enjoyed dining out and spending time listening to LP’s on their high end audio system. Karen was especially close with her “besties” in her social circle but loved all her family and friends with deep emotion. The love for her kitties and animals in general was tangible. One of her favourite things was riding in her convertible with the top down while listening to Enya at total peace with the moment. She was also a huge fan of classic Rock & Roll, and was a super fan of Pink Floyd. Karen, our “crazy diamond”, will remain in our hearts and be forever loved! We truly wish you were still here.
Her greatest passion in life besides family and friends was Penn State Football (go Nittany Lions!), she and her father would spend every Saturday afternoon during football season watching the game side by side. She knew the plays, the penalties, and she had never had a problem offering up coaching suggestions to the TV. They even made trips to away games to support their beloved Nittany Lions.
She is survived by her husband Dale Raymond Gillespie of Raleigh, her father Paul Eugene Kelley Sr. of Raleigh, her brother Paul Eugene Kelley Jr. and his life partner Wendy Cliner of Richmond, VA, her sister-in-law Julie Kelley, along with her niece Julianne Kelley, nephew Zachary Kelley and great nephew John Muro. She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother, Michael David Kelley.
A funeral mass was held on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 11 AM in the Chapel at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 11401 Leesville Road, in Raleigh. Family greeted friends and shared loving memories of Karen on Friday evening, October 30, 2015 from 7-9 PM at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC.
Kathryn M Gillespie 69, Oxford, died 11-07-2012.
Arrangements: Gentry-Newell & Vaughan, Oxford.
Kathryn Seither Gillespie death May 9, 1998 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Kenneth Charles Gillespie, “Ken” of Winterville, North Carolina, passed away at home on Jan 9, 2025 age 87 years. Funeral Mass held Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11 am, Saint Peter Catholic Church, Greenville, NC. Ken was born on January 28, 1937 at home, in Saint Elmo, Illinois to William Paul and Margaret Louise Lay Gillespie. He lived in Saint Elmo until he graduated from Saint Elmo High School in 1954. Ken matriculated at the University of Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Commercial Teaching. After graduation he taught business classes at Windsor High School, in Windsor, Illinois and ran a produce stand for the summers of 1960-61. After a few years of scraping along on a teacher’s salary, despite knowing little of how business worked, he made a move that would shape his life. Always quick to seize an opportunity, he launched a career at Blaw-Knox, a paving equipment manufacturer, during the heyday of the Eisenhower Interstate project. Bolstered by the power of the 1960s advertising age, Ken moved rapidly through the industry, collecting experience and know-how along the way. By the late 1970s, he realized that advertising was a young man’s game and settled into a Public Relations role at a construction trade association. Never a man to rest on his laurels, Ken continued his self-invention, taking over his father’s accounting business in 1985. Finding himself ill-prepared to take this business to the level that he envisioned, he returned to college, earning a second Bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in Accountancy from Northwood University. This training facilitated a lifelong dream of becoming a Certified Public Accountant. In partnership with his beloved wife, Geraldine, they operated an accounting and tax practice until 2006.
Ken married Joan Carls in 1959. Together they had three sons: Todd (1961); Bradley (1965) and Matthew (1967) and five grandchildren. Ken married Geraldine O’Shea in 1978. Together they had a daughter, Julianna Louise (1981) and two grandchildren. Ken relished time spent with his grandchildren and took great pride in the farm he operated at the end of his driveway. Up until his final days, he kept Matt and Brad on their toes, fiercely competing in an online strategy game. Ken was a member of Saint Peter Catholic Church in Winterville, and an active member the Knights of Columbus, serving many years as Treasurer. Ken spent his final years compiling a wonderful collection of colorful life stories and anecdotes that will keep his memories alive long after his passing.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Paul (2/2/1917 – 8/1/1985), his mother, Louise (8/25-1918 – 5/23/2003) and his eldest son, Todd (10/7/1961 – 3/21/2010).
Kenneth is survived by: His adored wife, Geraldine; three children: Bradley, Matthew (Julie) and Julianna (Jay); seven grandchildren: Ian, Rachel, Paul, Anna, Megan, Jake and Jordan; two cousins: Edward (Martha), Connie (Kent), Gina (Jack)and Nicky (Jeremy). Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory, Greenville, NC
Kevin Gary Gillespie, Brevard, North Carolina. April 28, 1970 – December 19, 2022, died suddenly. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Gillespie, his step father, Dennis Taylor, grandparents Gordon and Mable Burgess, who he loved very much; and his parents in law Norman and Patty Saltz. He is survived by his wife Tammy Saltz Gillespie; his mother Carol Taylor; daughters Riley Harding (Andrew) and Whitney Gillespie (Kyle); a brother Josh Gillespie; a step sister Monica Taylor Howard; three grandchildren Nyla Hoskyns, Micah Hoskyns and Grant Harding; and his loving aunt and uncle Nancy and Charles Briggs. He was employed for many years with Petit’s Body Shop of Brevard and thought of Roger Petit as a father who taught him much about auto body work. He had many friends.
A service was held on December 27th, 2022 at 6 pm at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home Chapel.
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Lauren B Gillespie 30, Durham, died 01-10-2018. Arrangements: City of Oaks Cremation, F.H., Raleigh.
Leo Darby Gillespie death Nov 25, 1954 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Lonnie Gillespie death May 19, 2004 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Lucille Gillespie death May 14, 1993 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Lucy Cook Gillespie death June 6, 1983 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Lulu S Gillespie death Oct 4, 1977 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Luther Gillespie death Nov 2, 1943 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Margaret Cloninger Gillespie, 91, of Raleigh, a woman of enduring dignity, beauty and bravery, died at her home April 7, 2016 after several years of declining health. Margaret was born July 11, 1924 in Stanley, NC to Robert Milton and Harriet Long Cloninger. She was one of seven children raised on a working farm. Forever proud of her heritage, she never let anyone forget that her family came to North Carolina in 1765. Margaret was playing basketball for Stanley High School as a senior captain when she caught the eye of David Gillespie, who was moonlighting as a high school official while writing sports for the Gastonia Gazette. They were married in 1942 and settled in Gastonia, where she modeled and worked in retail until their first child, Lane, was born. Following World War II and David’s return from duty in France and Germany, they resumed their lives in Gastonia, and David later established the Gaston Citizen newspaper with Margaret by his side selling advertising. Subsequent years saw the birth of three more children and David’s career moves, which took them to High Point, Shelby, Charlotte and Raleigh. Margaret gracefully raised four children, took on a myriad of volunteer jobs and worked outside the home when time permitted. Never idle, after her youngest child entered college, she began a career in Real Estate, joining Realtor Sim Wells in Raleigh, earning her Broker’s license and becoming a partner in Wells and Gillespie. She later joined York Properties, where she worked until well into her seventies.
Margaret was a proud member of White Memorial Presbyterian Church, where she was an active in the women of the church and the wedding guild. She lived her faith by being kind and treating all people with respect. She was an unwavering Democrat and UNC fan, made a mean chocolate icing and had been known to brew her own red wine until a minor explosion ended her aspirations of being a vintner. She kept a basketball goal in the backyard expressly so she could shoot baskets with her grandchildren. When health issues began to diminish her mind and body, she accepted the transitions she faced without complaint. She was blessed in her last years to remain at home with her loving caregiver Beatrice, who, with her team, soothed and sustained her until the end. Community Hospice provided loyal care to Margaret.
In addition to her parents and David, her devoted husband of 64 years, Margaret was predeceased by her brothers, Ladd, Melvin, Charles, and Howard Cloninger, her sister, Jane Garrison and her sons-in-law, Philip W. Cooke and William H. Gammon. She is survived by her brother Calvin of Stanley; her children, Lane Cooke of Pittsboro, Jessica Gammon, Mary Margaret Gillespie and friend Eric Smith, and David Gillespie and wife Dana, all of Raleigh; her grandchildren, Margaret Gammon Blythe and husband Bryan of Charlotte, Paige Gillespie Eason and husband Brian, Anna Walker Gillespie and Grayson Gillespie, all of Raleigh; her great grandchildren, Margaret, Hunter and George Blythe of Charlotte; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Witness to the Resurrection Service was held at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Road, Raleigh on Monday, April 11 at 2 pm. The family greeted friends after the service in the Jane Bell Gathering Space.
Marianne Elizabeth Gillespie death Dec 3, 1917 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Marie Chaplin Gillespie death May 8, 1992 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Mark Gillespie death Nov 5, 1956 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Martha Gillespie, “Candy Lady” born Feb 8, 1946 passed away Jan 1, 2025 age 78 years. She is survived by: her children, Willie Bethea, Deborah Harrington, Virginia Gillespie, Janice Gillespie, Levander Bethea, Michael Gillespie and George Gillespie; and her siblings, James Eddie Bethea, Everette Bethea, Mandy Thomas and Francis Bethea. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, and thirty three great grandchildren. Visitation Jan 10th with funeral Saturday, Jan 11th Southern Grove Baptist Church, 2784 Townsendville Rd, Maxton, NC 28383
Mary Gillespie death May 22, 2006 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Mary Carrigan Gillespie death Oct 12, 1973 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Mary Elizabeth Gillespie death May 10, 1972 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Mary Gross Gillespie death Jan 18, 2004 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Mary Kathryn Weikle Gillespie, April 15, 1941 – August 23, 2017 passed away at 12:30 on Wednesday August 23rd, 2017. Kathryn was the only child of the late Ralph Waldo and Atwith Weikel. On August 13th, 1963, Kathryn married Frederick Jennings Gillespie, who passed away in December of 1984. She was devoted to the welfare of children and worked for many years as the director of day care services at First Presbyterian Church in Durham NC and later as a social worker for Orange County Department of Social Services until she retired in 2001. She is survived by her two sons: Frederick Jennings Gillespie Jr and John Preston Gillespie. A memorial service was held at 2pm on Saturday September 2nd at the Episcopal Church of the Advocate with a graveside service that followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, where she will rest beside her beloved husband Fred. The Winmore Eldercare Home and The Charles House provided wonderful care of Kathryn in the last three years of her life.
Mrs Mary Thomas Gillespie, was born on September 18, 1923 in Columbia, SC. She departed this life on November 6, 2005 in Richmond, VA. She was the daughter of the late Loman Thomas and Annie Bell Robinson. Mary joined Lincoln Park Holiness Church under the leadership of Bishop Eli Ratcliff. Mary was a very active person for many years, working in her garden, canning fruits and vegetables until her health failed. She leaves to cherish her memories: one son, James Michael Gillespie from Raleigh, now residing in Richmond, VA; niece, Patricia Christmas of Michigan; devoted caretaker/cousin, Dorothy Hills of Richmond, VA; close friend, Shirley Dark of Raleigh, NC; a host of other cousins; great-nieces; nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Lincoln Park Holiness Church, 12 Heath Street, Raleigh, NC, Bishop Eli Ratcliff officiating. Interment at Carolina Biblical Gardens.
Mattie Gillespie death Sept 26, 1933 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Maxwell James Gillespie death Jan 9, 1993 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Meldon “Wayne” Gillespie, 68, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his home. A funeral service was held at the mausoleum at Forest Hill Memorial Park at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, with Herman Powell officiating.
Wayne was born on January 12, 1955, in Davidson County to the late Walter Monroe Gillespie and Dorothy Muncus Gillespie. He worked for most of his life in the furniture industry. Wayne enjoyed fishing, woodworking, traveling, and especially drag racing. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Donna; his brother, Kenneth; and his sister, Linda. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Yolanda Shaw of Lexington; two grandchildren, Amber Shaw (Jamie), and Aaron Shaw (Sara); seven great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Skye, Kayden, Grayson, Brayden, and Xandria, Hazel “Faye”; siblings, Albert Gillespie (Donna) of Graham, Guilford Gillespie of Lexington, David Gillespie (Robin) of Lexington, Eddie Gillespie of Lexington, Mark Gillespie (Robin) of Thomasville, Mary Dauer (Dave) of Denton, and Tim Gillespie of Denton; sister-in-law, Linda Leonard (Lindsey); and beloved dog, Riley.Funeral Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 2:00 pm Forest Hill Memorial Park, Lexington, North Carolina.
Michael Dan Gillespie death June 21, 1977 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Morris G Gillespie death April 3, 1995 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Nancy F Gillespie death Jan 6, 2003 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Nancy Sue Gillespie death May 4, 2015 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Neil A Gillespie, 16, Feb. 8, 2007. Graveside 1 p.m., Tuesday, Highland Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Garrett Funeral Home.
Nelle McCraven Gillespie death May 25, 1992 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Nickie La-Shane Gillespie death Nov 14, 1979 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Oscar Gillespie death Dec 21, 1960 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Patrick Gillespie, Raleigh, North Carolina – Patrick Hurd Gillespie was born to Pat and Bernice Gillespie on April 4, 1937, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Theirs was a multigenerational home never short on love and commotion but of simple means. The oldest of six boys, Pat took seriously the lifelong responsibilities of being the eldest by setting a good example for his brothers and, along with them, ensuring his parents enjoyed a comfortable retirement in Fort Smith. Pat is survived by brothers, Mike, Steve, Lee, and Jamie and their wives, Micki, Juliet, Mary, and Joanne. He was deeply saddened by the earlier losses of brother, Eddie and his wife, Ellen. Pat’s working life began early with a paper route he proudly threw at a young age. After high school, he worked as a bookkeeper while attending junior college, marrying Carol, and serving in the Air National Guard of Arkansas. Following a year of active duty in the Air Force, in 1962 Pat moved his family to Fayetteville, AR, where he completed his degree in accounting at the University of Arkansas.
In 1964 he embarked on his 24-year career with Arthur Andersen & Co. Nine years after starting as a staff auditor in Tulsa, OK, Pat was admitted to partnership. He assumed management of the audit practice in Oklahoma City, mainly focused on helping oil and gas clients as they dealt with the highs and lows of their industry.
When he married Nancy in 1981, they planned an early retirement, which was realized in 1988. They travelled the country to find the place best suited for that retirement. They chose Raleigh and never regretted their choice. Wetherburn Subdivision and North Ridge Country Club were contributing factors to that decision. For the past 34 years, they have thrived with many friendships formed in both places.
Early retirement allowed Pat to spend more time with his family, playing golf, going fishing, and traveling. He often combined these activities, creating unforgettable experiences. Together, he and his family travelled to many places including Alaska, Europe, Newfoundland, Ecuador, and Australia. While golf was one of his passions, it was fishing that brought Pat and his children closer. These fishing trips brought joy, adventure, and at times some good old fashioned competition. Pat is survived by his children, Gregory (Paula) of Bethlehem, PA, James (Cheryl) of Fort Smith, AR, Julia (Blake) of Huntington Woods, MI, and their mother, Carol Ebrahimi; and by his wife, Nancy Gillespie and their daughter, Laura O’Connell (John) of Fort Myers, FL, grandchildren, Jonathan, Morgan, Bailey, Brennan, Ivy, Finn, Lucy, and Jovie added great joy to his retirement years. After a wonderful Christmas holiday with family in Florida, Pat spent his final week at Duke Raleigh Hospital before passing on January 6, 2024, from complications of Parkinson’s. The care provided to Pat and his family by every staff member there (including security, housekeeping, aides, nurses, doctors, and hospice staff) was exemplary. Our thanks to Anna, Tiffany, Jean, and Dr. Ward especially. The family has honored Pat’s wish to have no funeral or memorial service.
Patricia Ann Rhyne Gillespie death Jan 30, 1993 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Pearl Orr Gillespie death Feb 10, 1995 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Peggy Chapman Gillespie death Nov 10, 1997 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Penny Elizabeth Lloyd Gillespie death Oct 19, 2012 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Randi Jean Gillespie death Sept 22, 2004 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Raymond Gillespie death March 12, 1958 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Rebecca Turner Gillespie, of Burnsville, NC passed away on January 1, 2025 in Chesapeake VA. A proud North Carolinian and lifelong Methodist, Becky was born to Leighton Houston and Mildred Davis Turner on March 17th, 1938. Raised in Pink Hill NC, Becky was the Valedictorian of the Pink Hill High School class of 1956. She met Charles Gillespie, her ‘Charlie Brown,’ while still n high school and they were married on June 9 th, 1957, just after she completed her freshman year at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. They then lived in Raleigh where Charlie worked as a pharmacist until the day after her graduation in May of 1960, when they moved to Charlie’s hometown of Burnsville, NC. There, they purchased Pollard’s Drug store and their adventure truly began. While Charlie ran the drug store, Becky taught school for two years. On October 15th, 1962 they received what Becky always referred to as “the surprise of her life,” identical twin boys! One of the greatest joys of Becky’s life was being a mother to Joe and Davis. She instilled a love of learning through reading of childhood classics and travel throughout the United States. When the boys were ten years old, Becky purchased “Ye Olde Fabric Shoppe” just feet away from Pollard’s Drug Store. She owned and operated the store for 15 years during which time the bestselling items were skirts with appliques designed and drawn by her husband, and quilts.
Throughout her life, Becky served her church and community with generosity and love. Becky and Charlie developed meaningful friendships with several other couples in Burnsville, with whom they made many annual trips together. She was an active volunteer and board member for The Parkway Playhouse. She was a long-time member of the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair Committee, and served as director of the annual event for several years in the 80’s and 90’s. Becky also served as a member of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. During their retirement years, Becky and Charlie made several trips to Louisiana to serve with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). These trips of service, and the friendships they formed there, were especially meaningful to both Becky and Charlie. Becky was also a member of the Mountain Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Ugly Quilts Club, PEO, and The Burnsville Women’s Club. A long-time member of Higgins United Methodist Church, Becky was a member of several UMW Circles, Sunday school classes, and a reliable volunteer.
A two-time cancer survivor, Becky met many challenges over the past few years with dignity and grace. She cherished her family and we will treasure our memories of “Miss Becky,” from watching her sew Halloween costumes, to making our favorite desserts, playing family games of “Spoon” and coordinating annual trips to Topsail Beach. We will also treasure the lessons she taught us, from never to make pimento cheese without Duke’s mayonnaise, to how to bathe a newborn, to the value of unconditional love. But most of all, we will remember her sense of humor, resilience, and how much she loved each of us. Becky was married for 67 years to Charles Byrd Gillespie, who survives. A devoted mother, Becky is also survived by her sons Charles Joseph Gillespie and Leighton Davis Gillespie (Ruth), and six beloved grandchildren: Carter (Gary), Branin, Jake, Meg (Ashley), Alex (Fiona) and Turner. Becky’s younger brother L.H. Turner (Carolyn), and sister Debbie Dekle (Brent) also survive, as do two great grandsons and several nieces and cousins.
Visitation at Yancey Funeral Services (378 Charlie Brown Road, Burnsville NC) on Friday, January 17 th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
A Memorial Service held at Higgins Methodist Church (101 N Main Street, Burnsville NC) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18th.
Rees Bowen Gillespie death Jan 9, 2006 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Renee LB Gillespie, Death notice by Cunningham Mortuary & Cremation, Inc. 3809 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, North Carolina on Sep. 10, 2024.
Richard David Gillespie, son of Archibald, departed this life Dec 12, 1895, age 42, North Carolina. Husband of Annie.
Richard David Gillespie death June 16, 2011 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Richard Keith Gillespie death July 18, 2016 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Roam Gillespie death May 27, 1920 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Robert Frank Gillespie death Aug 25, 2004 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Robert Lee Gillespie death April 7, 1985 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Roger Miles Gillespie birth Oct 24, 1949. Death Oct 29, 2013 Johnson Memorial Hospital. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Rev Edward Ernest & Tressie Jane Lowe Gillespie. Widower of Faye Barefoot Gillespie. Greenwood Cemetery, City of Dunn, Johnson Co, North Carolina
Rosie Bell Gillespie death Oct 9, 1996 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Ruth Othelia Gillespie death Oct 20, 1989 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Ruth Wooten Gillespie death Sept 20, 1994 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Sandra Glynn Gillespie death Nov 1, 1973 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Sarah Gillespie, d/o Archibald departed this life Jan 31, 1863 aged 12 years, 6 months, 8 days.
Sarah Catherine Gillespie death Nov 10, 1933 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Stanley Gillespie death Dec 6, 1983 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Stephen Anthony Gillespie death Nov 1, 2016 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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Terry Lee Gillespie death Nov 29, 1971 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Theralen Mack Gillespie death Dec 18, 1978 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Thomas Frank Gillespie, November 1, 1947 – April 10, 2013 65, of Raleigh, died peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Statesville, NC, the son of the late Ross H. Gillespie and Betty J. Gillespie. Tom married Nadine, his college sweet heart, following his graduation from East Carolina University in 1969; he began his career in the United States Air Force that same year. While on active duty status, he fulfilled his love of flying through countless hours flying numerous military aircraft. He retired after 23 years of loyal service from the Air Force as a decorated Lieutenant Colonel and Vietnam veteran. He continued his flying career as a commercial pilot for both American Eagle and Midway Airlines. Tom loved playing soccer and cheering for his Kansas City Chiefs. He was a loving son, husband, father, and grand-father. He will always be remembered for his sense of humour, strength, selfless sacrifice, and his unconditional love for both his family and our Lord and Saviour. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2013 at Mitchell Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Whitman officiating. Burial followed at Raleigh Memorial Park.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Gillespie; wife of 43 years, Nadine King Gillespie; son, Thomas Brent Gillespie and wife, Karly, of Wilson; daughters, Allison King and husband, Allen, of Fuquay and Joy Gillespie, of Raleigh; grandchildren: Corbin Gillespie, Cassie Gillespie, Bailey Davenport, Skyler Gillespie, Liam Lasher and Carter Gillespie.
Thomas H Gillespie death Sept 23, 1921 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Thomas Leroy Gillespie death Jan 27, 1945 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Tressie Lowe Gillespie died Aug 12, 2006 Benson. Born July 17, 1916 Charleston, to the late Everett & Bidde Canterbury Lowe. Harnett Devotional Gardens, Dunn, Johnson Co, North Carolina
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Venice Rogers Gillespie death Oct 23, 2009 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Virginia Hopper Gillespie, 98, formerly of 606 Park Avenue, Eden, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at Morehead Memorial Hospital. She was born in Henry County, VA. She was a member of Spray United Methodist Church and had retired as a sales clerk from Wrights Clothing Store. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Cook, and three grandchildren of Raleigh, NC. The family received friends from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 28th, at Overlook Cemetery prior to a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. and other times at 606 Park Avenue, Eden. Fair Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Walter E Gillespie death April 10, 2012 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Wanda Lynn Gillespie death Nov 1, 1973 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Westcoe Gillespie death July 29, 2011 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Westcoe L Gillespie death July 30, 2005 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Will Gillespie death Nov 19, 1942 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Willette Gillespie death May 22, 1981 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
William Gillespie death Dec 18, 1997 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
William Gillespie death Oct 18, 2008 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
William B Gillespie death June 24, 1974 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
William Earl Gillespie, III, 69, Durham, died 10-13-2017.
Arrangements: City of Oaks F.H., Raleigh.
William G Gillespie death March 20, 1916 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
William Gregory Gillespie death Nov 5, 1994 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
William Samuel Gillespie, June 11, 1922 – August 5, 2015 age 93, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Thomas Funeral Home Chapel, 401 N Ennis Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC. The family received friends between 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Helen Nee Norton Gillespie; and two grandchildren, Adam and William Neumann. William served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
William T Gillespie, departed this life Feb 9, 1862 aged 18 years 10 months 2 days. Son of Archibald Gillespie
Willie Mae Barnette Gillespie, Kannapolis, North Carolina. August 13, 1931 – December 19, 2022. 91 years old, was born in Coweta County, Georgia to the late James and Jeroline Gaddy Barnette.
Willie worked for Cannon Mills in their weaving department for 39 + years, prior to retiring. Willie was a simple Christian woman who was always willing to do anything for anyone. She loved to cook and eat. She was a longtime member of Landis Baptist Church.
Willie was predeceased by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Gillespie, Sr in 2012. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Donnie Reid Gillespie and his wife Donna, and William “Bob” Gillespie; her brother, Lee James Barnette, and his wife Carol; her grandchildren, Brooks Murphy, and Nicholas Gillespie; her great grandchildren, Travis Murphy, and her two great great grandchildren. The family received friends on Friday, December 23, 2022, from 11am to 12pm at Whitley’s Funeral Home, with a funeral service at 12pm in the Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in Carolina Memorial Park.
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Source of Records: Mormon website: Find A Grave Index; online obituary Heritage Centre The Smithfield Herales; Johnson Cod; Mecklenburg Death Index. Tribute Archives; The Charlotte Observer. Legacy; The Mt Airy News. Wikitree. The News & Observer
