Obituaries

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...

Rosa Lee McDonald

Rosa Lee McDonald

Aug 5, 2014

Rosa Lee McDonald1914-2014Gastonia - Rosa Lee McDonald, 99, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2014 at Meadowood Nursing Center. She was born on September 30, 1914 in McBee, South Carolina to the late Fletcher and Vermel Steen Johnson.Rosa was a loving mother, grand and great grandmother and loved all her family and especially loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.She...

Melinda "Bub" Knight

Melinda "Bub" Knight

Aug 4, 2014

Melinda "Bub" Knight1970-2014Gastonia- Melinda "Bub" Knight, 44 passed away August 4, 2014. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on May 13, 1970 to Danny Knight and the late Martha Knight.She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Sue Huegle Knight.Bub was a graduate of South Point High School, and had received a degree in Medical Transcript and Business Administration.Bub...

Tommy Daniel Woody

Tommy Daniel Woody

Aug 4, 2014

Tommy Woody1970-2014Bessemer City – Thomas Daniel Woody, 44, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2014 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born on April 4, 1970 in Mecklenburg County, NC to Ruby Page Woody and the late Thomas Dewy Woody. He is preceded in death by his father, brother Thomas Shane Woody who died in 1969, and his wife...

Thomas Sidney Beam

Thomas Sidney Beam

Aug 1, 2014

Thomas Sidney Beam1948-2014Gastonia – Thomas Sidney Beam, 66, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1948 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Jack W. and Lucille Henderson Beam.He was preceded in death by his step father, Wilbur Turner.Thomas served in the U.S. Army and worked in healthcare for many years.Survivors...

Tony Scott "Tyler" Lewis

Tony Scott "Tyler" Lewis

Jul 26, 2014

Gastonia – Gastonia - Tony Scott "Tyler" Lewis, 19, passed away on July 26, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center .He was a native of Gaston County, North Carolina. He was born September 12, 1994 to Tamara Renee Messer and the late Tony Albert Lewis.Survivors include his mother Tamara Renee Messer, sister Christin Michelle Painter, Girlfriend Cherokee Williams, grandparents Patricia...

Richard "Rick" Winters

Richard "Rick" Winters

Jul 26, 2014

Gastonia – Richard "Rick" Winters, 68, passed away on July 26, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.He was born on October 12, 1945 in Durham County, North Carolina to the late John C. and Marie Wright Winters.Richard worked many years in Automobile Dealership Management. His greatest joy was time spent with his grandchildren.Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Ellen...

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