Obituaries

Bessie Branton Biggerstaff

Bessie Branton Biggerstaff

Sep 11, 2014

Bessie Branton Biggerstaff1930- 2014Gastonia – Bessie Branton Biggerstaff, 84, passed away peacefully September 11, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County, on February 25, 1930 to the late James Luther and Ollie Mae Laws Branton. Mrs. Biggerstaff was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was very devoted to her family, they were...

Katherine Turner Currier

Katherine Turner Currier

Sep 10, 2014

Katherine Turner Currier1943 - 2014Gastonia – Katherine Turner Currier, 71 passed away peacefully September 10, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Asheville, NC, on February 12, 1943 to the late Howard Turner and Jennie Payne Crenshaw.Survivors include her husband Richard Currier, daughter, Jennie Frances Harper and husband Jeffrey of Gastonia; step-daughter, Kimberley Balan and husband Marco of...

Hubert William Ball

Hubert William Ball

Sep 9, 2014

Hubert William Ball1924 -2014Dallas- Hubert William Ball, 90, passed away peacefully September 9, 2014 at Robin Johnson House.Born in Bryson City, NC on September 3, 1924 to the late Louis and Artie Whinfrey Ball.Preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Frankie AlbaneseMr. Ball was a member of Restoring Hope Foursquare Church in Dallas. He was a U.S. Army veteran....

Brenda Gay Lodge Parrish

Brenda Gay Lodge Parrish

Sep 8, 2014

Brenda Lodge Parrish1959 -2014Bessemer City-Brenda Gay Lodge Parrish, 55 of 208 North 10th Street passed away September 8, 2014 from an automobile wreck.She was born in Portsmouth, VA on February 21, 1959 to Frank and Patsy LodgeSurvivors include her children Luciana Guinn and husband Anthony, Kevin Lodge, Sammy Smith, Samantha Parrish and husband Alex Dills; her parents, Frank Lodge of...

Brenda Ramsey

Brenda Ramsey

Sep 7, 2014

Brenda Ramsey1945 - 2014Dallas - Brenda Willis Ramsey, 69 passed away peacefully September 7, 2014 at CMC-Lincolnton.She was born in Gaston County, on July 13, 1945 to the late Jesse David and Jeannette Plonk Willis.She was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael Kevin Ramsey, brother Flay David RamseyShe worked with the Gaston County Police Department by working in...

William Joseph Revels

William Joseph Revels

Sep 6, 2014

William Revels1973 -2014Bessemer City- William Joseph Revels, 41, passed away peacefully September 6, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on August 9, 1973 to Patricia Revels Baldwin and Dennis Holt.Survivors include his mother, Patricia Revels Baldwin and companion Avery Robbins; brother David Baldwin and Fiancé Marci Johnston; niece Vespera Baldwin; sister Paige...

Gene "Lyn" Arlyn Williams

Gene "Lyn" Arlyn Williams

Sep 3, 2014

Lyn Williams1952-2014Cramerton- Gene Arlyn "Lyn" Williams, Jr., 62 passed away peacefully September 3, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on August 21, 1952 to the late Gene Arlyn Williams and Shirley Lyles Williams.Lyn was a retired Navy veteran of over 13 years.Survivors include his son Robert "Rob" Williams, and a daughter Robin WilliamsCelebration of Life Memorial Service...

Leslie Nichole Vlaservich

Leslie Nichole Vlaservich

Sep 2, 2014

Leslie Vlaservich1977 - 2014Dallas – Leslie Nichole Vlaservich, 37 passed away September 2, 2014 at her residence in Brighton, England.She was born in Gaston County, on April 6, 1977; she was a graduate of North Gaston High School and NC State. Leslie received her master's from University of Surrey and working on her PH D from University of Brighton, England....

Lillie M. Bloomer

Lillie M. Bloomer

Sep 2, 2014

Lillie Mae Bloomer1922 - 2014Gastonia-Lillie Mae Justice Bloomer, 92 passed away peacefully September 2, 2014 at her residence.She was born in Hancock County, TN on April 3, 1922 to the late Neil Jefferson and Effie Dean Justice.She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Clayborn Leroy "Roy" Bloomer, Sr., daughter Patsy Ruth Huggins, grandson, Austin Huggins, 4 brothers and...

Jasper Cleveland Costner

Jasper Cleveland Costner

Sep 1, 2014

Jasper C Costner1916-2014Gastonia-Jasper Cleveland Costner, 97 passed away peacefully September 1, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Gaston County on December 6, 1916 to the late John Cleveland and Lula Mae Hawkins Costner.He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters.Mr. Costner was a member of First Baptist Church, Gastonia. He retired from...

Phu Vinh Tran

Phu Vinh Tran

Aug 29, 2014

Phu Vinh Tran1926-2014Charlotte- Phu Vinh Tran, 87 passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.He was born in Cambodia on August 30, 1926 to the late Sanh Van Tran and Thanh Nguyen.He served in the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and was a Prisoner of War for ten years before coming to the United States. Survivors...

Sam "Big Sam" Merton Switzer

Sam "Big Sam" Merton Switzer

Aug 24, 2014

Sam M Switzer1945-2014Stanley- Sam Merton "Big Sam" Switzer, 69 passed away Saturday, August 24th, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Trumansburg, New York on March 22, 1945 to the late Richard and Rosalind Switzer. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Edward Switzer.He enjoyed riding his Harley and going to Bike week at Daytona Beach for...

Susan Maddox Bell

Susan Maddox Bell

Aug 21, 2014

Susan Maddox Bell1965-2014Mt. Holly- Susan Maddox Bell, 49 passed away on August 21, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at Kings Mountain Hospice.She was born in Gaston County on March 29, 1965 to James David and Joan Rushing Maddox.Susan is survived by her husband, James "Jimmy" Bell, daughter, Chasan Michelle Beverly of Mt. Holly, parents, James and Joan Maddox, Sisters,...

Nicole "Nikki" Gamble Stillwell

Nicole "Nikki" Gamble Stillwell

Aug 19, 2014

Nicole "Nikki" Gamble Stillwell1972-2014Dallas – Nicole "Nikki" Gamble Stillwell, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family.She was born on April 12, 1972 in Clinton, North Carolina to Myrna Watts Gamble and the late Thomas Gamble of Dallas, NCNikki was employed at the North Carolina License Plate Agency, Gastonia for over 15 years until...

Mary "Cookie" Herbster

Mary "Cookie" Herbster

Aug 18, 2014

Mary "Cookie" Ethel Herbster1952-2014Rutherfordton – Mary "Cookie" Ethel Herbster, 62, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2014 at Willow Ridge Nursing Home. She was born on July 20, 1952 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Wilbert James and Margaret Walker McDonald.Cookie worked many years in textiles and was an auxiliary member of the Lowell Volunteer Fire Department.She is...

Helen Ray Hovis

Helen Ray Hovis

Aug 18, 2014

Bessemer City- Helen Ray Hovis, 93, went home to be with her Heavenly Father and precious Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ August 18, 2014. She had been at Peak Resources in Cherryville since May 25, 2014. Helen's family wishes to praise the entire staff at Peak Resources for their excellent care and compassion.Helen was a native of Gaston County and...

Thomas Edward Garrison

Thomas Edward Garrison

Aug 16, 2014

Thomas E Garrison, Sr1951-2014Kings Mountain- Thomas Edward Garrison, Sr., 63 passed away Saturday, August 16th, 2014 at his residence.He was born on January 2, 1951 in Beckley West Virginia Robena Clark and Frank GarrisonHe is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters, Buddy, Peggy, Dorcas, Norris, Kathleen and Robert.He served in the U.S Marine Corps and worked...

Anthony Michael Denicola

Anthony Michael Denicola

Aug 11, 2014

Gastonia –Anthony Michael Denicola, was born sleeping on August 11, 2014, to Vincent and Rebecca Coleman DenicolaSurvivors include his parents, Brother, Joseph; Sister, Kayleigh;Grandparents, Joseph and Pamela Coleman and Nancy LegaceyFuneral Service will be 3:00pm, Thursday, August 14th at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.comWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is...

Iva Lee Pasour Boyd

Iva Lee Pasour Boyd

Aug 10, 2014

Dallas- Iva Lee Pasour Boyd, 87 of 300 West Church Street, passed away peacefully August 10, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on December 4, 1926 to the late Kelly Eli and Audrey Leona Carpenter Pasour.She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 43 years John Clinton Boyd, who died...

Nancy Rodenberg Hyde

Nancy Rodenberg Hyde

Aug 6, 2014

Chesapeake, Virginia - Nancy Rodenberg Hyde, 69, passed away August 6, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 9, 1944 to the late Dean and Mary Boles Rodenberg.She was survived by her husband of 42 years Dennis Hyde, son; Jeremy D. Hyde and wife Crystal, daughters; Melinda Vandeusen and husband Steve, Amy Morton and husband Craig, brother; Charlie Rodenberg...

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