Obituaries

David John Jacobsen

David John Jacobsen

Jun 27, 2014

David Jacobsen1944-2014Lowell- John David Jacobsen, 70, of Lowell passed away peacefully on June 27, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House.David was fondly known by many as Jimmy Jett, he was involved in sales most of his life.He was born in Greensboro, on February 20, 1944 to the late John Leroy and Elise Beale Jacobsen. David was a member of the...

Junior David Phillips

Junior David Phillips

Jun 24, 2014

Blacksburg, SC-Junior David Phillips, 69 passed away peacefully on June 24, 2014 at Hospice and Community Care, Rock Hill, SCHe was born in Murphy, NC on June 8, 1945 to the David and Willa Bell Truett Phillips. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Sherry Truett White, and a grandson Jason Vinson Revels, Brother Frankie Phillips...

Tula Petty Shives

Tula Petty Shives

Jun 19, 2014

FLORIDA – Tula Petty Shives, 93, formerly of Gastonia passed away peacefully June 19, 2014 at her beloved daughter's in Venice, Florida. She was native of Gaston County, born February 8, 1921 to the late Lonzo and Lillian Crews Petty.She was preceded in death by her parents, and infant son, loving husband of 53 years Jack Shives, brothers, Stowe "Mutt",...

Eloise Secrest Gibbs

Eloise Secrest Gibbs

Jun 16, 2014

Eloise Secrest Gibbs" I know Whom I serve and where I am going"Gastonia- Eloise Secrest Gibbs, 84, went to be with our Lord on Monday, June 16th 2014.Eloise was born in Mecklenburg County, on January 14, 1930 to the late Zeb Vance and Connie Jackson Crowell Secrest.She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 60 years...

Rebecca Diana Radford

Rebecca Diana Radford

Jun 14, 2014

Dallas- Rebecca "Becky" Radford, 58, of Dallas passed away June 14, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, on December 20, 1955 to the late Mildred Hilton and Melvin VunCannon.She is preceded in death by her parents, and her son, J. R. RadfordBecky was a part of Prayer Buddies United. She worked for Waffle House for...

"Jenny" Jennifer Lynn Putman Dishong

"Jenny" Jennifer Lynn Putman Dishong

Jun 14, 2014

Jenny Putman Dishong1958-2014Cramerton - Jennifer Putman "Jenny" Dishong, 55 of Cramerton passed away peacefully June 14, 2014.She was born in Gaston County, on September 15, 1958 to the late Henry Lee and Ola Dalphene Short Putman.She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jerry Charles Putman and a sister Janice Irene WheelerJenny was a graduate of Hunter Huss...

Kevin Ashley Fields

Kevin Ashley Fields

Jun 13, 2014

Kevin A Fields1954-2014Dallas- Kevin Ashley Fields, 59 of Dallas passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 13, 2014.Kevin was a native of Gaston County, born November 7, 1954 to the late Sherman Robert "Sandy" Fields and Lois Willis Fields.He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Sherman Robert "Sonny" Fields, Jr. He was a lifelong resident...

William Larry Morgan

William Larry Morgan

Jun 8, 2014

Bessemer City – William Larry Morgan, 66 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord June 8, 2014 after battling a long illness.Larry was a native of Gaston County, born, October 23, 1947 to the late William Edgar and Willie Mae Earley Morgan. Larry was a lifelong resident of Gaston County. He was a 1967 graduate of Bessemer City...

Angela Medlin Herring

Angela Medlin Herring

Jun 8, 2014

Bessemer City – Angela Medlin Herring, 47, passed away on June 8, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gaston County on April 12, 1967 to Hattie Watkins Webb.She worked in Textiles as a knitter.She was preceded in death by her father Joe Webb, Jr.; and a brother David Medlin, sisters Shawn Medlin and...

Linda Holloway Martin

Linda Holloway Martin

May 31, 2014

Linda Holloway Martin1941-2014Gastonia – Linda Holloway Martin, 72 passed away May 31, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family.She was born June 26, 1941 in Gaston County to Torrence "Turk" Holloway and Margaret "Peggy" Cloninger BrownShe is preceded in death by her parents and a daughter Margaret Alyce Dellinger and her stepfather Charles Brown.She is survived...

Gertrude Compton Chaney

Gertrude Compton Chaney

May 29, 2014

Gertrude C Chaney1932-2014Kings Mountain – Gertrude Compton Chaney, 82 passed away May 29, 2014 at her home 314 Fulton Drive, Kings Mountain.She was born November 8, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Lem and Annie Flume Compton.Survived by husband; William C. "Bill" Chaney; son Douglas Huffstetler.Visitation Monday 10-11 am at the churchFuneral service will be 11:00 Monday at Unity...

Woodrow Hardin

Woodrow Hardin

May 29, 2014

Woodrow Hardin1938-2014GASTONIA – Leamon Woodrow Hardin, 75 of Gastonia passed away peacefully May 29, 2014 at his residence. He was native of York County, born, August 21, 1938 to the late Leamon Andrew and Lois Patterson Hardin. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Andrew Paul Hardin, a brother David Hardin and his sisters Ann Hardin, Shirley...

Clarise Duncan Foster

Clarise Duncan Foster

May 27, 2014

Clarise Foster1933-2014Gastonia– Clarise Duncan Foster, 80, of Gastonia went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of Columbus County, NC, born December 17, 1933 to the late Hubert C. and Lela Ward Duncan.Clarise was a member of New Hope Church of...

Logan Wade Putnam

Logan Wade Putnam

May 26, 2014

Newton - Putnam, Logan Wade, 4, of Newton NC passed away on May 26, 2014.He is preceded in death by his Grandfather, Bill Ledford.Survivors include his mother, Kelli Ledford and stepfather, Dustin Sanders, father, Jayson Putnam, brothers, River Putnam, Jordan Putnam, of Newton, NC and Kaleb Putnam and Zak Putnam, of Gastonia, NC; step sister Destiny Barnes of Bethlehem, NC;...

Mary Garrett Ramey

Mary Garrett Ramey

May 24, 2014

Mary Ramey1928-2014Baileyton, TN – Mary Linda Garrett Ramey, 65, formerly of Gastonia passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014 at her residence in TN.She was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 1, 1948 to the late Lloyd Edward Garrett and Evelyn Hall Garrett Perry.She was a member of Love Memorial Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star. She was...

John Alexander Hawkins

John Alexander Hawkins

May 23, 2014

GASTONIA – John Alexander Hawkins, 77, passed away May 23, 2014 at his residence. He was native of Gaston County, born, November 18, 1936 to the late Vernon and Ruth McCall Hawkins. John was an avid golfer and love to garden. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.He is survived by Wife of 54 Years, Nadine Gaddis Hawkins,...

Robert "Bob" Bernard Pogorzelski

Robert "Bob" Bernard Pogorzelski

May 22, 2014

Bob Pogorzelski1940-2014Dallas- Robert B. Pogorzelski, 73, passed away on May 22, 2014 at Robin Johnson House.He was born September 20, 1940 in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Stanley and Hedwig Lyuchenska Pogorzselki.He is preceded in death by his late wife Shirley Hubble Pogorzelski of West Palm Beach, Florida. His eldest brother Stanley and his sister, Harriet MooneyRobert served in the...

Hubert Stanley Pilkington

Hubert Stanley Pilkington

May 21, 2014

Dallas- Hubert Stanley Pilkington, 84, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Graham County, NC, on August 20, 1929 to the late Jack and Maggie Ball Pilkington.He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 59 years, Ruth Phillips Pilkington; Brothers and sisters, Willard, Banard, Dixie Byrd, Maxine Buchanan...

Betty L. Holt

Betty L. Holt

May 18, 2014

Betty Holt1928-2014Gastonia- Betty Devine Holt, 86, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on April 7, 1928 to the late Herschel Otis and Althea Bridges DeVine. She was united in marriage to Jack Randolph Holt on March 27, 1953 in Spartanburg, SC. He preceded her in death September 26, 2002.She...

Charles William Dixon

Charles William Dixon

May 17, 2014

Charles Dixon1936-2014Dallas- Charles William Dixon, 78 passed away peacefully on May 17, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by his loving family.He was a native of Cleveland County, born on February 10, 1936 to the late John and Verdie Cogdell Dixon.He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Danny DixonCharles enjoyed spending time with his family,...