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Evia Watts Carr
Jan 25, 2015
Gastonia- Evia Mae Watts Carr, 82 passed away peacefully January 25, 2015 at Meadowood Nursing Center.She was born in Macon County, NC on January 25, 1933 to the late William C and Lucy Hodgin WattsShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband Murphy Carr, son Alvin Carr, and 5 brothers Troy, R.L., Olen, Junior, and Ted WayneSurvivors include her...
Leonard "Lenny" Branigan
Jan 25, 2015
Clover- Leonard "Lenny" Robert Branigan, AKA "Papa Smurf", passed away of natural causes in his home in Clover on January 25, 2015.Lenny was born in Warwick, Rhode Island on April 4, 1941 to late Chester and Alice Maroney Branigan.He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Barbara Bellrose and Claire C. RichardsLenny was a prominent member of the...
Cathy Hoffman Cochrane
Jan 24, 2015
Belmont- Cathy Hoffman Cochrane, 60, passed away suddenly January 24, 2015.She was born in Gaston County, NC on February 12, 1954 She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Faye Carver Stone and her husband Joe Cochrane. Cathy was the most giving and caring person we knew; she was loved by all. She was a loving mother to anyone...
Sandra Matheson Culberson
Jan 22, 2015
Belmont- Sandra Matheson Culberson, 62, passed away suddenly January 22, 2015 at CaroMont Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County, NC on June 18, 1952 to the late Hugh and Betty Hoffman Matheson.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Kim Matheson.Sandra was a diehard Duke fan: she loved racing, and was a big Jeff Gordon...
Jimmie Crowell Hill
Jan 17, 2015
Jim C. Hill1939-2015Gastonia – Jimmie Crowell Hill, 75, passed away January 17, 2015 at CaroMont Medical Center.He was born in Marshville, NC on October 30, 1939 to the late Crowell and Lois Hathcock Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Betty Howard, Richard Hill, Larry Hill and Lavonne Melton.Jim was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist...
Sylvia Watson Costner
Jan 13, 2015
Gastonia – Sylvia Watson Costner, 49 passed away January 13, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, NC on September 23, 1965She was preceded in death by her father, Bo Watson, mother Brenda Kay "Doodie" Braswell and brother Joey Ramsey.Survivors include her Husband of 14 years Michael Costner; daughters, Brenda Lynn Haley and Tonia Michelle Barber;...
Leon Hatcher
Jan 11, 2015
Gastonia- Jennings Leon Hatcher, 87 passed away on January 11, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on March 19, 1927 to the late Robert Amos and Jennie Woody HatcherHe was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Earl HatcherMr. Hatcher was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday...
Nancy Peele Drennan
Jan 10, 2015
Nancy Drennan1939-2015Dallas – Nancy Peele Drennan, 75, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Laurinburg, NC, on June 4, 1939 to the late William and Mamie Watson Peele.She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Mack Peele, Judy Wallace, Harold Peele, Frances Caulder and Billy...
Jean Biddix Thomasson
Jan 9, 2015
Jean Thomasson1935-2015Lowell –Jean Biddix Thomasson, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Buncombe County, NC, on July 31, 1935 to the late Reverend Frank and Geneva Lewis Biddix. She was preceded in death by her parents, and step mother Veldia Pressley; her brothers...
James Patrick Morris
Jan 7, 2015
Gaffney, SC – James Patrick Morris, 65 passed away January 7, 2015 at Gaffney Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County, NC on August 5, 1949 to the late Hubert Carrol Morris and Mildred Sue Spence.Survivors include his wife of 45 years Brenda Gaye Morris; son Justin Morris; daughter Shannon Morris; step-mother Ruth Morris; brothers Danny Morris, Mark Morris and...
Charles Frank Steelman
Jan 3, 2015
CHARLES FRANK STEELMAN1924 -2015Dallas – Charles "Frank" Steelman, 90, passed away on January 3, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Wilkes County on October 24, 1924 to the late John and Ethel McNeil Steelman.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Gwyn, Johnny, Clyde, Bill and Bud Steelman, sisters, Gaynelle Clemmer and Betty HongistoFrank was a...
Marvin Thomas Bentley
Dec 26, 2014
MARVIN THOMAS BENTLEY1936-2014Gastonia – Marvin Thomas Bentley, 78, joined our heavenly Father peacefully on December 26, 2014. He was born in Lancaster, SC on July 18, 1936 to the late Ernest and Sarah Bentley.He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Bruce BentleyMarvin was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church. Marvin was a faithful member and worked...
Ann Hunsucker
Dec 25, 2014
Ann HunsuckerMargaret Ann Taylor Hunsucker passed away peacefully on December 25th 2014, at the age of 80, surrounded by her family. Ann was born on December 9th, 1934 in Mount Holly, North Carolina, to the late Dr. Preston Reeves Taylor and Mildred Trantham Taylor. She graduated from Belmont High School in the class of 1952 and later attended Wake Forest...
Dennis Franklin
Dec 24, 2014
Dallas – Dennis Franklin, 88, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Marshall, NC, born May 21, 1926 to the late Shad and Muncie Cantrell FranklinHe was preceded in death by his parents, brother Walter Franklin, sisters Thelma Wallin and Zula GriffinDennis was a graduate of Western Carolina University...
Johnny Herndon
Dec 23, 2014
Johnny Herndon1964-2014Gastonia-John Rush "Johnny" Herndon, IV, 50 passed away December 23, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Augusta, GA on December 9, 1964 to the late John Rush Herndon III and Kathryn Jarrard Herndon. A 1983 graduate of Ashbrook High School, Johnny is well-remembered for his days of playing football for the Greenwave before going on to achieve success...
Thomas "Tom" Leroy Bumgarner
Dec 23, 2014
Tom Bumgarner1930-2014Dallas – Thomas Leroy Bumgarner, 84, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2014 at Robin Johnson House surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on May 12, 1930 to the late Edgar Ross and Johnnie Mae Flowers Bumgarner.He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Ruby Bumgarner and brother Joe BumgarnerTom was a US Army...
Stephen Harold Farnsworth
Dec 20, 2014
Steven Farnsworth1952-2014Steven Farnsworth1952-2014Lincolnton- Stephen Harold Farnsworth, 62 died December 20th 2014 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House Huntersville NC.He was a native of Gaston County, born August 29, 1952 to Harold and Betty Beam Farnsworth from Cherryville.He served in the US Air Force and loved riding his Harley Davidson. He was employed with Wix Corp. in Gastonia as a mechanical...
Jewel Hazel Radenic
Dec 19, 2014
Jewel Hazel Radenic1933 -2014Alexis – Jewel Hazel Radenic, 80, passed away on December 19, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.She was born on December 27, 1933 in Gaston County, NC to the late Joseph Theodore and Hazel Jones Brooks.She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Lewis RadenicSurvivors include her daughters, Sandy and Sylvia; brothers; James, Judson,...
Johnny Hubert Blake
Dec 18, 2014
Johnny Blake1940 -2014Dallas- Johnny Hubert Blake, 74 passed away December 18, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County, NC on December 2, 1940 to the late William Clarence and Pauline Lane BlakeHe was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Clara Blake and 5 brothers and 1 sister.Johnny was a Member of Rankin Lake Baptist Church. Veteran of...
Frances Elizabeth Brank Moore
Dec 15, 2014
Frances Brank Moore1924 -2014Gastonia – Frances Elizabeth Brank Moore, 90, passed away on December 15, 2014 at Alexandria Place.She was born on October 28, 1924 in Union County, SC to the late Henry Samuel Brank, Sr.and Annie Bell Ponder BrankShe is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years, Paul Leonard Moore; numerous brothers and sistersMrs. Moore...
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