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Lorie Adams Craig
Mar 24, 2015
Lorie Craig1959-2015Charlotte- Lorie Adams Craig, 55 passed away suddenly March 24, 2015 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County, on October 7, 1959 to the late R.L. Adams and Brenda Sue Franklin Adams.Lorie was a member of Horizon Baptist Church, Gastonia; she was a very caring person and enjoyed helping and caring for people. Lori had worked at Holy...
Betty Sue Stephens Cantrell
Mar 22, 2015
Betty Stephens Cantrell1944-2015Bessemer City- Betty Sue Stephens Cantrell, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2015.She was born in Union County, Georgia on January 6, 1944 to the late Edward Mack and Iona Johnson Stephens.Betty was a member of First Wesleyan Church. She retired from Glenn Printing with over 40 years of service.Survivors include her...
Deborah Jean "Debbie" Maddox Wilson
Mar 21, 2015
Gastonia – Deborah Jean Maddox Wilson, 58, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterShe was born in Gaston County, on August 27, 1956Survivors include her parents Bobby Edward Maddox and Vivian Parham Jordanher formal husband Gene Wilson and her finance Elliott Hooper; her son Dwayne Justice; daughters Mary Hallbrook and Angela Pruitt; 5 grandchildren and...
Sarah Curd Grffin
Mar 20, 2015
Gastonia – Sarah Curd Griffin, 70, passed away on March 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in Birmingham, Ala., on March 7, 1945 to the late James D. and Katherine Taylor CurdSarah was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and reading. Sarah loved spending time with her...
Naoko Inami Sims
Mar 18, 2015
Cherryville - Naoko Inami Sims, 54, passed away March 18, 2015 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby.She was born in Yokohama, Japan on June 2, 1960 to the late Kosaku and Shizue Yabu InamiIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Caroll Sims.Survivors include her daughter, Sara Nagisa Hanna; son, Julian Sims; and...
Robert Holloway
Mar 15, 2015
Dallas-Robert Holloway, 84 passed away March 15, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House.. He was born in Copperhill, TN, November 19, 1930 to the late J.C. Holloway and Bonnie White Bruce.Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years Agnes "Nellie" Parr Holloway; nieces and nephews, Libby Grubbs, Juanita Holbrooks, Joyce Pilkington, Junior Parr, Yvonne Reep, Patsy Harris and Stevie ParrGraveside...
Tony Adam Neal
Mar 10, 2015
Mt. Holly-Tony Adam Neal, 54, passed away March 10, 2015 suddenly at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, December 12, 1960 to Joe Berry Neal and Joy Patricia Dedmond He was preceded in death by his mother, brother Bobby Joe and sister Rachel Darlene and his father-in-law, Ray SamplesTony worked at Precision Machine Systems, and loved spending time...
Gwen Justus
Mar 10, 2015
Gastonia- Gwendolyn "Gwen" Rose Justus, 88, of Gastonia, died March 10, 2015 at Peak ResourcesShe was born in Haywood County, daughter of the late Ralston Lawrence Justus and Edith Young Justus. Gwen was a retired Western Union telegraph operator. She was a member of West Avenue Presbyterian Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother,...
"Jack" Benton
Mar 10, 2015
Dallas – Earl Jackson "Jack" Benton, Jr., 73 passed away March 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born in Mecklenburg County on August 17, 1941 to the late Earl Jackson Benton, Sr and Virginia Mitchell Benton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Jimmy Benton.Jack battled cancer...
Jennifer Kay Martin
Mar 9, 2015
Dallas – Jennifer Kay Martin, 38, passed away March 9, 2015.She was born in Gaston County on July 6, 1976 to the late Charlie and Brenda Kay Hensley Martin. She was a 1994 graduate of North Gaston High School. Jennifer enjoyed outdoor, she liked fishing and hunting. Survivors include her children Caleb Matthew Costner, Chelsey Kay Costner and Kaylee Elaine...
John Henry Smith
Mar 8, 2015
Gastonia- John Henry Smith, Sr., 93 , passed away peacefully March 8, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterJohn was born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee on November 6, to the late James Nelson and Violet Shaw Smith.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 48 years, Lois Bost Smith, son John Henry Smith,...
David Reece Cloninger
Mar 4, 2015
Dallas – David Reece Cloninger, 53, passed away March 4, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by his loving family. He was born in York County, SC on March 29, 1961 to the late Bud and Trula Bowers Cloninger. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother Roger, and a sister, Vickey StameyDavid...
Edna Francis Rhyne
Mar 2, 2015
Belmont – Edna Francis Rhyne, 75 passed March 2, 2015.She was born in Vance County, NC on March 15, 1939 to John and Geneva Francis. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, Charles Monroe Rhyne.Survivors include her son Doodle Rhyne (Sissy); grandsons, David Rhyne, Bo Rhyne, Michael...
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...
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