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Obituaries
Judith "Judy" Castle Marshall
Jan 25, 2014
Judy MarshallGastonia-Judith Castle Marshall, 67 of Gastonia passed away suddenly at her daughter's residence on January 25, 2014.She was born in Gaston County on April 4, 1946 to the late James Dorus 'JD" and Cora Chalma Castle. She was a 1964 graduate of Frank L. Ashley High School and was a retired legal Secretary in Charlotte. Judy loved spending time...
John "Johnny" Louis Smith
Jan 18, 2014
Johnny L SmithBelmont- John "Johnny" Louis Smith, 60, of Belmont passed away on January 18, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Gaston County, born May 14, 1953 to the late Kenneth and Sharon Slaton Smith.John had retired from Yates Wilbert Vault Company, Charlotte with 32 years of service, and had...
James Robert "Bob" Carter
Jan 17, 2014
Bob CarterGastonia- James Robert "Bob" Carter, 74 died peacefully at his residence on January 17, 2014 following an extended illness.Bob was a native of Gaston County, born December 16, 1939 to the late Fred T. and Selma Warren Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Lisa Jane Carter.Bob retired from the City of Gastonia with...
James "Jim" Twain Simmons
Jan 17, 2014
Jim SimmonsMt. Holly-James "Jim" Twain Simmons, 72 of 244 Shadowbrook Road, Mt. Holly passed away peacefully January 17, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.Jim was a native of Surry County, NC born May 22, 1941 to the late Dewey Roosevelt "Bill" Simmons and Betty Mears Simmons. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister,...
Betty Jean Beaty Hoffman
Jan 17, 2014
Betty Jean Beaty HoffmanGastonia-Betty Jean Beaty Hoffman, 82 of 4315 Beaty Road went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 17, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County on February 24, 1931 to the late Thomas Jefferson Beaty and Ollie Paysour Beaty.She was a member of Sandy Plains...
James "Butch" Ray Mitchell
Jan 16, 2014
Butch MitchellBelmont - James Ray "Butch" Mitchell, Jr. of Belmont, NC, cashed in all of his chips on January 16, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.Butch was a native of Cleveland County, born January 9, 1954 to the late James Ray Mitchell, Sr and Eleanor Cash Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Denise Carroll
Jan 15, 2014
Denise CarrollGastonia- Lula Denise Carroll, 48 of Gastonia passed away January 15, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born November 12, 1965 in Gaston County, daughter of JoAnn Goodson Haney and the late William Carl Haney, Sr.She is preceded in death by her father and a brother William Carl Haney, Jr. and a sister Teresa HaneySurvivors include her husband...
Edith Levorn Lockard
Jan 14, 2014
Gastonia – Edith Lavorn Lockard, passed away January 14, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of Gaston County, born September 4, 1955 to the late Charles and Edna Walker Lockard.Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2014, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 1875 Ridge Road, Boiling Green, South Carolina. Burial will be private.Condolences may be made to the...
Adrian Caroll Sims
Jan 13, 2014
Cherryville- Adrian Caroll Sims, 55 passed away January 13, 2014.He was a native of Rutherford County, born February 11, 1958; Adrian was employed by the City of Gastonia as Storm Water Administrator for over 16 years, and served in the US Navy for 14 years.Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Naoko Inami Sims; his daughter Sara Nagisa Hanna and...
Christine "Chris" Bess Bryson
Jan 12, 2014
Dallas- Christine "Chris" Bess Bryson, 78 of Dallas passed away January 12, 2014 at Carolina Care, Cherryville, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Gaston County, born January 21, 1935 to the late William Andrew and Annie Jane Bess. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, William Andrew Bess, Jr., Carl David Bess and Troy...
Jonathan Scott Rimmer
Jan 8, 2014
Gastonia Jonathan Scott Rimmer, 34 of Gastonia passed away peacefully January 8, 2014 at his twin brother's house.He was a native of Gaston County, born June 3, 1979 He was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Hayes Rimmer; his grandfather, Gaither Paul Hayes, and a uncle David HayesHe was a 1997 graduate of Ashbrook High School and had worked...
James "Eddie" "Pig" Edward Parks
Jan 7, 2014
Gastonia- James "Eddie""Pig"Edward Parks, Jr., 57 of Highland Memorial passed away January 7, 2014 at his residence.He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, born October 7, 1956 to the late James Edward and Sara Lunsford ParksHe was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Sara Lunsford Shannon and Louis Shannon; his father James Edward Parks, SrEddie was a friend...
Maggie Guffey Truett
Jan 5, 2014
Gastonia-Maggie Guffey Truett, 88 of 969 Cox Road, Gastonia passed away January 5, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Robbinsville, NC, born April 25, 1925 to the late William T and Dora Ingle Guffey. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Dewey Champ Truett and sisters, Ruth Campbell, Elizia Guffey Messer and Sue...
Dawn Summey Owens
Jan 4, 2014
Gastonia- Sadie Dawn Summey Owens, 45 of Gastonia went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on January 4, 2014 at her residence.She was born June 5, 1968 in Gastonia, daughter of Carroll Loyd Summey and Kathie Dunn Summey. Mrs Owens attended Open Bible Assembly of Dallas.She graduated from Ashbrook High School and was a cheerleader at Christian School. After...
Robert "Gebo" Gerard Cloninger
Jan 2, 2014
Robert "Gebo" CloningerDallas - Robert Gerard "Gebo" Cloninger, Born in Gaston County March 19, 1921 to Harley H. and Nellie A. Cloninger, died Thursday, January 2, 2013.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Jordan Cloninger, his son, Timothy Scott Cloninger, his brothers Horace H. Cloninger and G. Coit (Shorty) Cloninger.Gebo served in the...
Annie Sue Kirkland Huss
Jan 1, 2014
Annie Sue Huss Dallas-Annie Sue Kirkland Huss, 68 of , Dallas, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 1, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, NC, born December 28, 1945 to Mary Pauline Kirkland. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother to all....
Dorothy "Dot" Newman Meadows
Dec 28, 2013
Dot Meadow Gastonia-Dorothy"Dot" Meadows, 83 of Gastonia passed away peacefully on December 28, 2013 at Meadowood Nursing Center..She was a native of York County, SC, born August 23, 1930 to the late Joseph Ernest and Winnie Ingram Newman. Dot loved watching racing; she was especially a big Jeff Gordon fan.She loved going to yard sales and enjoyed the home shopping...
Dorothy "Dot" Hester Wileman
Dec 27, 2013
Dot Wileman Gastonia-Dorothy Hester "Dot" Wileman, 81 of Gastonia passed away peacefully on December 27, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, NC, born April 18, 1932 to the late Willie O.B. "Bill" and Wordlee McClure Hester. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother..Dot was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was owner and operator...
Ramona Hovis Bridges
Dec 27, 2013
Bessemer City-Ramona Hovis Bridges, 64 of 165 Rutledge Drive, Eutawville, SC formerly of Bessemer City passed away suddenly on December 27, 2013.She was a native of Gaston County, NC, born October 4, 1949 to Helen Ray Hovis and the late Jack L. Hovis. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all.. Ramona worked at Wix Filters for over...
Robert Bennett "Benny" Gunter
Dec 26, 2013
Lake Wylie, SC- Robert Bennett "Benny" Gunter, 60 of Lake Wylie, SC passed away December 26, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center, PinevilleHe was born December 11, 1953 to the late William Henry "Bill" Gunter and Martha Rawlings Gunter. He was a member of First Wesleyan Church. Benny was a retired truck driver.Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Deborah Falls...
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