Obituaries

Luisa Grace Ramos

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

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...

Don Frey

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...

Joseph Thomas Collins

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

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

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

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...

Tammy Lovelace

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 "Buzz" Benston Boggs

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....

James "Streamer" Purser

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

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

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

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

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...

Troy Frank Chaffin

Troy Frank Chaffin

May 10, 2015

Troy Frank Chaffin1941-2015Gastonia- Troy Frank Chaffin, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.Troy was born August 20, 1941, in Rogers, AK. to the late Troy Frank Chaffin, Sr., and Drucilla Lester Chaffin. He had retired as a Math Instructor at Gaston College after 30 years in different positions.He enjoyed camping, hiking, gardening and...

Cleo Screws

Cleo Screws

May 9, 2015

CLEO SCREWS1927-2015Cleo Screws, 87, of Belmont went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2015. Born August 18, 1927 in Wrightsville, Georgia. Son of the late Gaynor Lee & Sally Myrtle Cochrane Screws. He was a member of Grace Wesleyan Church and former member of Southside Baptist Church. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and served on the USS...

Justin Colt Spurling

Justin Colt Spurling

May 7, 2015

Justin Colt Spurling1985-2015Gastonia – Justin Colt Spurling, 29 passed away on May 7, 2015 at his residence.He was born on May 27, 1985 in Mecklenburg County. Justin had worked at Firestone Survivors include his mother, Sheila Wright Groves, father Lonnie Herron, stepfather William Spurling; his daughters Kendall Hope Spurling and Cherish Faith Spurling; his girlfriend Rochell Haney; sisters, Sherry Spurling...

Roberta Auten Simpson

Roberta Auten Simpson

May 7, 2015

Roberta Simpson1927-2015Gastonia- Roberta Auten Simpson, 87, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County, NC on December 22, 1927 to the late Martin Thomas and Sara Emma Henderson Auten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Auten and sisters, Rosie Milliken, Ruby Hannah and...

Wanda Shore Craine

Wanda Shore Craine

May 7, 2015

Gastonia- Wanda Lee Shore Craine, 71, passed away peacefully at Peak Resources on May 7, 2015.She was born in Watauga County, NC on July 23, 1943 to the late Ernest Edward and Doyce Hayes Shore.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband's Henry Craine for over 34 years and Bob Huff; step daughter Virginia Nile...

Brantlee Eli Burch

Brantlee Eli Burch

May 6, 2015

Clover, SC- Brantlee Eli Burch, was born sleeping on May 6, 2015 to Elizabeth Whisnant and James Lee Burch. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother Nancy Walters. In additions to his parent's other survivors include his grandparents, Paul and Angel Walters, III, Gene and Sherry Burch; great grandparents, Paul and Linda Walters, Jr., Kenneth and Janice Whisnant;...

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