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Obituaries
Michael James McDonald
Jun 25, 2015
Michael James McDonald1948-2015Bessemer City - Michael "Poky" James McDonald, 66, passed away on June 25, 2015. He was born in Gaston County on October 26, 1948 to the late Wilbert James and Margaret Walker McDonald. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Linda M. Watt and Mary "Cookie" Herbster; brothers, Teddy Joe Herms and...
Lynn Wilson Crawley
Jun 24, 2015
Lynn Crawley1952-2015Gastonia – Carol Lynn Crawley, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 24, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 14, 1952, daughter of the late Rev. John Wilson, Sr. and Virginia Carol Jones Wilson.She worked at Danaher Tool Group for 14 years and came out of the...
Verlin Carlos Davis
Jun 23, 2015
Verlin Davis1944-2015Gastonia, - Verlin Carlos Davis, 71, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Swain County, NC on May 6, 1944 to the late Ross and Ellie McKinnish DavisHe retired from Industrial Electro Plating. He enjoyed spending time with his family, he especially enjoyed working up at his sons land in Kings...
Calvin William Brewer
Jun 22, 2015
Calvin Brewer1947-2015Dallas - Calvin William Brewer, 67, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2015 at Carillon Assisted Living in Lincolnton. He was born in Gaston County, NC on November 12, 1947 to William "Bill" Bartley Brewer and the late Helen Smart Brewer.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his baby sister, Brenda Brewer and brother, Darrell...
Nelson Simpson
Jun 16, 2015
Nelson Simpson1928-2015Gastonia- Robert Nelson Simpson, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2015 at Carillon Assisted Living.He was born in Gaston County, NC on December 1, 1928 to the late Mildred Nelson and Julia B Simpson.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Roberta Auten Simpson, who died May 7, 2015...
Doris Bell Styers Truesdale
Jun 16, 2015
Doris Bell Styers Truesdale1945-2015Dallas- Doris Bell Styers Truesdale, 70 passed away peacefully on June 16, 2015 at her home.She was born in Bessemer City on March 9, 1945 to the late Buford "Boot" Bell and Sarah McConnell. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Vernice Bell and her husband Donald Truesdale; Doris was a loving mother, grandmother and...
Don Frey
Jun 15, 2015
Don Frey1940-2015Gastonia, - Donald Lee Frey, 75, joined our heavenly Father peacefully on June 15, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Fulton County, Ohio on June 9, 1940 to the late Vernon and Marie Crossgrove Frey.Don was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church and a very active member of the "Worker's for Jesus, Giving Back to the...
Luisa Grace Ramos
Jun 15, 2015
Charlotte – Luisa Grace Ramos, passed away June 14, 2015 at Carolina Medical Center.She was the infant daughter of Antonio Ramos and Brittany Jones.She was preceded in death by her sister Olivia Janikua Ramos, Grandmothers, Maria Guladalupe and Imogene Johnson, Grandfather Leon Huffman.Survivors include her parents Brittany Jones and Antonio Ramos, grandparents, Jose Esteban, Maria Ramos, Darin Huffman and Pamela...
Beulah Ray Long
Jun 15, 2015
Beulah Ray Long1933-2015Gastonia - Beulah Ray Long, 81, passed away June 15, 2015 at her residence.She was born August 4, 1933 to the late William and Martha Hampton Ray. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years Robert H. Long.She was retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital after 28 years of service and was a member of East...
Joseph Thomas Collins
Jun 8, 2015
Joseph T Collins1932-2015Rock Hill, SC- Joseph Thomas Collins, 82 passed away peacefully on June 8, 2015 at the Hospice and Community Care.He was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 24, 1932 to the late Bernard Joseph Collins and Dorothy Mary Unold Collins.He was a retired fire inspector and volunteered with the Minelo Fire Department in New York. Joseph served...
Mike Ledford
Jun 7, 2015
Mike Ledford1960-2015Dallas-Walter Michael "Mike" Ledford, 55 passed away peacefully June 7, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Cleveland County, born February 4, 1960 to Walter Rowe Ledford and the late Patsy Nell Wright Ledford.Mike was known for his strong work ethic, beginning in the well business at the age of 18. Since 1997 he has been...
Debra Carpenter Fletcher
Jun 2, 2015
Debra Carpenter Fletcher1955-2015Kings Mountain- Debra Carpenter Fletcher, 59, passed away peacefully at Cleveland Regional Medical Center on June 2, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County on October 21, 1955 to the late Ed Carpenter and Ann DealFuneral service will be Saturday June 6th at 2:00 pm at Soul's Harbor Tabernacle, 271 Camp Rotary Road, Gastonia,...
Alex Charles "Spanky" Gordon
Jun 1, 2015
Alex Charles "Spanky" Gordon, II1959-2015Gastonia- Alex Charles "Spanky" Gordon, II, 56 passed away at his residence on June 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaffney, (Cherokee County) South Carolina on March 31, 1959 to the late Alex Charles "A.C." Gordon and Myrtis Robbins Gordon. He was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders Inc. "Standing for...
James "Buzz" Benston Boggs
May 30, 2015
James "Buzz" Boggs1961-2015Gastonia, NC- James Benston "Buzz" Boggs, 53 passed away at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC on May 30, 2015.He was born in York County, SC on August 24, 1961 to Jack A Boggs and the late Cynthia D Parker.Buzz attended First Baptist Church, York, SC and had worked as Supervisor of Books A Million for many years....
Tammy Lovelace
May 30, 2015
Tammy Lovelace1978-2015Gastonia- Tammy Lovelace, 37, passed away peacefully at home May 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends.She was born in Gaston Co., NC on May 14, 1978 to the late Vestlle Bruce and Carolyn Denise Whisnant Conner.She was a member of Ranlo Baptist ChurchIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Taylor...
James "Streamer" Purser
May 28, 2015
James Purser, Sr.1936-2015Dallas- James Malcome "Jim" Purser, Sr., 78, passed away at his residence on May 28, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on August 29, 1936 to the late Wayne and Nell Henson Purser.Streamer, as most people called him, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Community Baptist...
Betty Kirkland McDonald
May 28, 2015
Betty Kirkland McDonald1936-2015Dallas- Betty Kirkland McDonald, 78, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2015.She was born in Swain County, NC on September 17, 1936 to the late Thomas Lee and Amanda Cloer Kirkland.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank McDonald; daughter, Cathy McDonald Frady; brothers, Walter Kirkland, Orville Kirkland and Willard Kirkland; sisters,...
Gayle Smith Karagias
May 27, 2015
Gayle Smith Karagias1963-2015KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Gayle Smith Karagias, 51, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2015. She was born in Mecklenburg County on June 24, 1963. She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Kay Bumgardner Smith Gayle was a wonderful woman! A devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother that will be missed by many! She had a...
Winona I. Vallance
May 23, 2015
Winona I. Vallance1934-2015Gastonia – Winona I. Vallance, 80, formerly of Bellevue, Ohio, passed away May 23, 2015.She was born August 30, 1934 in Muskegon, MI to the late Christian C. and Donna Renkes Steinhauer.She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband David A. VallanceSurvived by sons Richard Hamer, Greg Hamer and Kirk Samuel Hamer; a daughter Meg Koontz...
Tim Huffstetler
May 17, 2015
Tim Huffstetler1946-2015Gastonia- Timothy Wayne Huffstetler, 68 of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2015. He was born May 30, 1946 in Gaston County. Tim was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and attended Olney Presbyterian Church. Tim was an avid outdoorsman who loved gardening, trips to the beach and mountains. He loved his dogs and...
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