Obituaries

Martha Ellen Meeks

Martha Ellen Meeks

Nov 30, 2014

Martha Ellen Meeks1928-2014Gastonia- Martha Ellen Meeks, 86, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2014 at Belaire Health Care.She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 5, 1928 to the late Ross and Martha Garner HolbrooksShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Rev. Ira Meeks; brothers, Glenn and Edward Holbrooks, and sister, Ruth Blalock. Born Martha Ellen Holbrooks but...

Gina Farrell Little

Gina Farrell Little

Nov 28, 2014

Dallas – Gina Farrell Little 50, passed away on November 28, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterShe was born in Gaston Co., NC., on August 25, 1964 to Ruby Stockton Farrell and the late James Moody.She is survived by her sons Joshua Miller and Austin Little; and 2 grandchildren, Colton Lane Miller and Aaliyah Dainelle Little, and her mother Ruby...

Myrl Stewart Linton

Myrl Stewart Linton

Nov 15, 2014

Myrl Ethel Stewart Linton1940-2014Gastonia – Myrl Ethel Stewart Linton, 74 passed away November 15, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Cook County, Ill. on November 8, 1940 to the late Jack Parker and Mary Catherine Pellman StewartShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband Loris Clair Linton, Sr. who died in 1988; grandsons, Robbie Linton and...

Mark Wilson Taylor

Mark Wilson Taylor

Nov 14, 2014

Mark Wilson Taylor1981-2014Dallas-Mark Wilson Taylor, 32 passed away suddenly November 14, 2014 from an automobile wreck in DallasHe was born in Gaston County, on December 16, 1981 to Robin Jenkins Taylor and the late Forest Edward Taylor.He was preceded in death by his father, grandfather, Johnny GriffinMark was a 2000 graduate of North Gaston High School, and worked at Brenn...

Geraldine J. Radford

Geraldine J. Radford

Nov 14, 2014

Geraldine J. Radford1945 -2014Dallas – Geraldine J. Radford, 69 passed away November 14, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center in LincolntonShe was born in Fannin County, Georgia on February 27, 1945. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all her family.Survivors include her husband Lester Radford; daughter Angel Lemley and husband Scott; grandchildren Joshua Lemley...

Jerry Dale Walton

Jerry Dale Walton

Nov 14, 2014

Jerry Dale Walton1947-2014Gastonia – Jerry Dale Walton, 67 passed away peacefully on November 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Whiteville, NC, on July 23, 1947 to the late Robert Lee and Mabel Ruth Cribb Walton.Jerry enjoyed fishing with his family, working in beautiful yard and watching the Gaithers program on Television....

Alene Ashe Jackson

Alene Ashe Jackson

Nov 13, 2014

Alene Ashe Jackson1923-2014Gastonia – Alene Ashe Jackson, 91 passed away at her home November 13, 2014 surrounded by her loving family and the Angels she spoke of for days before her journey to her Heavenly home.She was born in Swain County, NC on March 20, 1923 to the late Robert Amos and Mary Belle Jenkins Ashe.She was preceded in death...

Doris Hyde Godwin

Doris Hyde Godwin

Nov 10, 2014

Doris Hyde Godwin1935 -2014Gastonia – Doris Hyde Godwin, 79, passed away on November 10, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born on April 11, 1935 in Robbinsville, NC to the late Robert Virgil and Mary Hooper Hyde.She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wardell Godwin; son, Charles Norris and brothers; Phillip...

Rocky Dail Rollins

Rocky Dail Rollins

Nov 9, 2014

Bessemer City, Rocky Dail Rollins was born August 10, 1952, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2014.He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents and his mother, Opal Rollins, sister-in-law, Sheila Rollins, father and mother-in-law, Alvin and Katherine Garver.Surviving in Rocky's life is his wife of 44 years, Robin Garver Rollins, a son,...

Tammy Lynn Morrison Hice

Tammy Lynn Morrison Hice

Nov 7, 2014

Tammy Morrison Hice1973-2014Dallas- Tammy Morrison Hice, 41 passed away suddenly on November 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on March 11, 1973 to Graham Morrison and the late Shelbra Tiday Morrison.She was preceded in death by her mother Shelbra Tiday Morrison, grandmothers, Phyllis Morrison and Annie Mae TidayTammy was a self employed cosmetologistSurvivors include her...

William "Rusty" McDaniel

William "Rusty" McDaniel

Nov 7, 2014

William "Rusty" McDaniel1955 - 2014Bessemer City – William "Rusty" McDaniel, 59 passed away November 7, 2014 at Robin Johnson House.He was born in Gaston County on May 5, 1955 to the Pauline Snider McDaniel Watts and the late Russell "Bud" McDaniel.He was preceded in death by his father.Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Ellene McDaniel; son, Will McDaniel; daughter,...

Russell Emery Gummeson

Russell Emery Gummeson

Oct 31, 2014

Russell E Gummeson1926 -2014Gastonia – Russell Emery Gummeson, 88 passed away October 31, 2014 at Country Time Assisted Living.He was born in Wayne County, CO on April 24, 1926 to the late Olof M. and Minnie Holcomb Gummeson.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jerry, Lloyd, Clarence, Ed and Carl; sisters Opal, Bethel and MarieRussell was a member...

Fay Nell McCarn

Fay Nell McCarn

Oct 30, 2014

Fay Nell McCarnBelmont – Fay Nell McCarn, passed away peacefully October 30, 2014 at Belaire Health Care Center surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County, NC to the late Glenn and Marietta McCarn.She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Johnny McCarn and sisters, Dot, Wilma and Barbara McCarnFay was a lifelong member of Ebenezer United...

Carl Bernard Perkins

Carl Bernard Perkins

Oct 30, 2014

Carl B. Perkins1961 -2014Dallas – Carl B. Perkins, 53 passed away October 30, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Germany on February 12, 1961 to the late David and Helen Loraine Terro Perkins.He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Susie Perkins and Linda PerkinsSurvivors include his brother, Ed Perkins and wife Carol of DallasServices will be private.Condolences...

Jo Ann Buckley Parham

Jo Ann Buckley Parham

Oct 27, 2014

Jo Ann Buckley Parham1957 -2014Gastonia – Jo Ann Buckley Parham, 57 passed away peacefully on her birthday October 27, 2014 at CMC Main surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Belle, West Virginia on October 27, 1957 to the late Denver Clinton and Betty Walker Buckley.She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Denver Eugene Buckley and...

Kay Inscoe Ritch

Kay Inscoe Ritch

Oct 27, 2014

Kay Inscoe Ritch1962 -2014McAdenville – Kay Inscoe Ritch, 51 passed away suddenly on October 27, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on November 3, 1962 to Albert and Katherine Helton Inscoe.Kay was a member of Cramerton Temple of God. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was very much devoted to her parents and family....

Brenda Lee Chesney

Brenda Lee Chesney

Oct 26, 2014

Brenda Lee Chesney1944 -2014Gastonia – Brenda Lee Potts Chesney, 69 passed away October 26, 2014 at the Brian Center.She was born in Gaston County, NC on December 31, 1944 to the late Donald and Ruby Moore PottsShe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roland Chesney, daughter Marie Wykle son Dale Erwin, sisters Sandra and JoyceSurvivors include her...

Rebecca Lee "Becky" Wease

Rebecca Lee "Becky" Wease

Oct 24, 2014

Becky L Wease1945-2014Gastonia – Rebecca Lee "Becky" Wease, 69 of 3505 Heather Lane passed away October 24, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House.She was born on July 22, 1945 in Gaston County to the late Leroy and Ernestine Lamb Shires.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harry Lee Wease, and sister Kim ParkerBecky was a member of...

Thelma Reid Hill McManus

Thelma Reid Hill McManus

Oct 20, 2014

Thelma Reid Hill McManus1920 -2014Gastonia – Thelma Reid Hill McManus, 93 passed away peacefully October 20, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County, NC on December 23, 1920 to the late Cletus and Addie Viola Strickland Parker.She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Troy E. Hill and sister Evelyn Rose Tardiff.Thelma...

David Ward Koepp

David Ward Koepp

Oct 20, 2014

David Ward Koepp1939 -2014Gastonia – David Ward Koepp, 75 passed away October 20, 2014 at his residence.David was born in Clinton, Iowa on March 24, 1939 to the late Karl and Bernadine Cooley Koepp.He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Zada HodsdonHis wife, Nellie Woody Koepp, Step Children; Donna and Jim, Janet and Jim, Vangie and John...

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