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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
Arthur William Gillespie obit July 25, 1995 age 86 North Carolina
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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
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
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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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 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
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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
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.
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 Graham Gillespie III death July 19,1998 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
George Peuchen Gillespie death July 27, 2015 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Gwendolyn Chapman Gillespie death Aug 2, 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
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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 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
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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Kathryn Seither Gillespie death May 9, 1998 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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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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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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
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
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
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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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
Rees Bowen Gillespie death Jan 9, 2006 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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 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 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
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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 G Gillespie death March 20, 1916 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
William Gregory Gillespie death Nov 5, 1994 Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
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.
