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Lessie Branton Henderson
Mar 2, 2015
Gastonia- Lessie Branton Henderson, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 2, 2015 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County, NC on February 25, 1930 to the late James Luther and Ollie Mae Laws Branton. Lessie was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Cramerton, NC. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and...
Clarence Randolph McMahan
Feb 28, 2015
Gastonia- Reverend Clarence Randolph McMahan, 87, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County, NC on April 10, 1927 to the late Walter C. and Beuna Sisk McMahan.He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 70 years, Louise Killian McMahan who died February 8, 2015.Reverend McMahan served in...
Debbie Dwiggins Brown
Feb 28, 2015
Bessemer City- Debbie Dwiggins Brown, 51 passed on February 28, 2015.She was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina on February 25, 1964 to the late John and Brenda Dwiggins.Survivors include her son, Steven and wife Brandi Strange; daughter, Sierra Brown; and a brother Patrick Harrington; grandchildren, Lex, Jax and GabeServices will be privateCondolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Myrtle Pender Russ
Feb 27, 2015
Belmont- Myrtle Pender Russ, 85, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2015.She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on February 10, 1930 to the late John Clarence and Flora Belle Bartlett Pender.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Elizabeth Hubbell.Myrtle was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church and was a caregiver to many families for...
Hall Edison Mauney
Feb 24, 2015
Gastonia- Hall Edison Mauney, 86 passed away peacefully on February 24, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Gaston County, NC on February 3, 1929 to the late Manardie and Annie Mae Lewis Mauney. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 57 years Sarah Stewart Mauney.Hall was a member...
David Ray Lineberger
Feb 20, 2015
Dallas- David Ray Lineberger, 68, passed away peacefully February 20, 2015 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on January 8, 1947 to Cloteen Lineberger Rogers. Survivors include his mother, Cloteen Lineberger Rogers, wife of 50 years, Patricia McAbee Lineberger, daughter, Annette Cloteen Myers, grandson, Dustin Braden and granddaughter, Brittany Miller; great grandchildren, Kynlee Sellers, Raylan Sellers, Peyton Sellers...
Sandra Bumgarner Tate
Feb 19, 2015
Gastonia- Sandra Bumgarner Tate, 66, passed away suddenly February 19, 2015 at CaroMont Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County, NC on March 5, 1948 to the late Ross and Ruby Caldwell Bumgarner.Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Tom Bumgarner and Joe Bumgarner.She was a member of Ranlo Baptist Church, where she was active in the...
Sherra Hannah Gilbert
Feb 15, 2015
Gastonia- Sherra Darlene Hannah Gilbert, 45 passed away peacefully on February 15, 2015.She was born in Gaston County, NC on October 4, 1969 to the late Waymond and Edith Freeman Hannah.She was preceded in death by her parentsSurvivors include her husband Shawn Gilbert of 22 years, daughter, Shawna Gilbert, grandson, Joel Hincapie; brother, Jeff Hannah and sister, Donna WhitleyThe family...
Helen Almond Turner
Feb 15, 2015
Gastonia- Helen Almond Turner, 76, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2015.She was born in Gaston County on April 16, 1938 to the late Lawrence and Lucille Spencer AlmondShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lawrence "Larry" Turner and brother, H.C. AlmondHelen was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church and a past member of Flint Groves and East...
Scott Campbell
Feb 11, 2015
Shelby – Edwin Scott Campbell, 50 passed away on February 11, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.He was born in Forsyth County, NC on March 13, 1964 to John Campbell and the late Carol Jessup Campbell.He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents, Leoma and Lillie CampbellScott was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Shelby, NC He...
Louise Killian McMahan
Feb 8, 2015
Gastonia- Mrs. Louise Killian McMahan, 86 passed away peacefully on February 8, 2015.She was born in Gaston County, NC on August 19, 1928 to the late Obrey Clyde and Mary Smith Killian.She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters.Mrs. McMahan was active in Reverend McMahan's ministry during his career; working in the children's ministry. She...
Alphonsene H. Brown
Feb 8, 2015
Gastonia- Alphonsene H Brown, 93, went to be with Christ on April 8, 2015.She was born in Jamaica on August 17, 1921 to the late John and Imogene Newland Holm. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Aston Brown, and a brother George HolmSurvivors include her loving and devoted daughters Colleen Samuels and...
Alphonsene H Brown
Feb 8, 2015
Alphonsene H Brown, 93, went to be with Christ on April 8, 2015.She was born in Jamaica on August 17, 1921 to the late John and Imogene Newland Holm. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Aston Brown, and a brother George HolmSurvivors include her loving and devoted daughters Colleen Samuels and husband...
Raymond Walter "Gooner" Bishop
Feb 7, 2015
Gastonia – Raymond Walter "Gooner" Bishop, 72, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2015 at Alexandria Place.He was born in Greenville, SC on September 25, 1942 to the late Raymond and Dorothy McGaha BishopMr. Bishop retired from Duke Power as an Electrical Supervisor with (30) years of serviceAnd served in the US Army Reserves with 27 years of service He...
Selma Lane Childers Withers
Feb 6, 2015
Gastonia- Selma Lane Childers Withers, 87 passed away peacefully February 6, 2015 at Peak Resources, Gastonia.She was born in Spartanburg County, SC on March 15, 1927 to the late Les and Goldie Neal Lane.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, James Childers and Ferrell Withers, brother Hoyt Lane and sister, Virginia GallmanShe was a member of East...
John Roy "R.L." Adams
Feb 6, 2015
Gastonia- John Roy "R.L." Adams, 77 passed away peacefully February 6, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at his residence.R.L. was born in Greenville, SC, on March 17, 1937 to the late Roy Lee and Isdore Barnett Adams.He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Brenda Franklin Adams, and a brother Paul Adams.R.L. was a member of...
Floree Woodard Coleman
Feb 4, 2015
Gastonia- Floree Woodard Coleman, 95 passed away peacefully February 4, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Blair, SC on October 19, 1919 to the late Thomas and Lila Vanfield Woodard.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Allen Coleman, son William Coleman; Floree was the last one out of 12 siblingsFuneral service will be 11:00 am,...
Roland R. Dumontet
Feb 3, 2015
Cramerton - Roland R. Dumontet, 78 passed away peacefully on February 3, 2015 at his residence.He was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 18, 1936 to the late Raymond and Marie Brady Dumontet.Roland was a U.S. Marines veteran and had retired as a Drug Rehabilitation Counselor.Survivors include his loving wife Karen Heffner Dumontet; his son Daniel Dumontet, his daughter...
Gail Byrd Lingerfelt
Jan 31, 2015
Gastonia – Gail Byrd Lingerfelt, 67 passed away January 31, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, NC on March 9, 1947 to Katharyn Tench Byrd and the late Lyle Woodrow Byrd.She was preceded in death by her father, a sister Carolyn Byrd and a baby sister.Gail was a member of Landmark Baptist Church; she was...
Ron E. Bess
Jan 28, 2015
Dallas – Ron E. Bess, 60, passed away January 28, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Stone Mountain, GA on December 30, 1954 to the late Buck and Judy McKeown Bess. Ron battled cancer for over a year, but at 12:38 am Wednesday he won his battle.He was self employed in construction work all his life. Ron...
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