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Carl "Junior" Howard Parsons
Jul 23, 2013
Gastonia – Carl Howard Parsons, Jr. 82 of Gastonia passed away peacefully July 23, 2013 at the Robin Johnson HouseHe was a native of Gaston County, born February 26, 1931 to the late Carl Howard and Ruby Sams Parsons, Sr. he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Arthur Douglas Parsons. Junior enjoyed old movies, Lone Ranger,...
James "Jim" Billy "Bill" Morgan
Jul 22, 2013
Gastonia-James Billy Morgan, Sr. 78 of Gastonia went to his Heavenly Home July 22, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of York County, SC born August 27, 1934 to the late James Troy and Viola Mae Daves Morgan.Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a military policeman. He was a member of Garden Memorial Presbyterian...
Mable Jackson McAbee
Jul 20, 2013
Gastonia – Mable Jackson McAbee, 87 of 716 North Ida Street, Gastonia passed away peacefully July 20, 2013 at Coutland Terrace.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born October 23, 1925 to the late Luther and Mary Ruth Calloway Jackson.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 59 years, Henry Wade McAbee, four brothers and a...
Vieva Pace Raby
Jul 19, 2013
Gastonia Vieva Pace Raby, 83 of 1915 Graham Street, Gastonia passed away July 19, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical center.She was a native of Chattanooga, TN born June 27, 1930 to the lateJames Lee and Maggie Inez Snow PaceShe was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Gene SnowVieva enjoyed sitting and watching the birds.Survivors include her sons...
Michael "Mike" Looper Whitley
Jul 18, 2013
Mike Whitley1949-2013Gastonia-Michael "Mike" Looper Whitley, 64 of Gastonia passed away peacefully July 18, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, born March 30, 1949 to the late Herbert and Wilma Looper Whitley.Mike was a U. S. Army veteran, and had retired from Whitley Textiles Parts.Survivors include a daughter and grandson A Celebration of Life Service...
Wilma Johnson Stewart
Jul 14, 2013
Kings Mt.,-Wilma Johnson Stewart, 85 of 310 Dover Road passed away peacefully Sunday July 14, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Cherokee County, NC born June 22, 1928 to the late Frank and Iva Lee Lane Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.Wilma was a member of the Flint Grove Baptist...
Jerry Max Smith
Jul 14, 2013
Max Smith1935-2013Gastonia-Jerry Max Smith, Sr., 77 of Gastonia passed away peacefully July 14, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, born October 17, 1935 to the lateDebro Wilkins Smith and Hattie Newman Smith.Max was a loving father and grandfather. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, and was a U.S. Marines veteran. Max was...
David "Tim" Timothy Messick
Jul 11, 2013
Gastonia – David Timothy "Tim" Messick, Sr., 62 of Gastonia passed away peacefully July 11, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at the Robin Johnson House. He was a native of Gaston County, born December 17, 1950 to the late Peggy Juanita Messick Williams. He was preceded in death by his mother, his step father Junior Williams, his baby brother...
Lula Mae Elkins Pellerin
Jul 5, 2013
Gastonia – Lula Mae Elkins Pellerin, 74 of passed away July 5, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Buncombe Co., NC, born October 4, 1938 to the late George Lewis and Allie Poindexter Elkins.A Memorial Service will be held 3: 00 pm Sunday July 21, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church – Gastonia.Burial will be private. Condolences may be...
Ruby Causby
Jul 2, 2013
Gastonia-Ruby Carpenter Finney Causby, 90 passed away peacefully July 2, 2013 at Meadowood Nursing Center.She was a native of Walhalla, SC, born February 21, 1923.She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands Eugene Finney and Edward Causby and a son Stevie Dale Finney.Survivors include her sons Harvey M. Finney and wife Barbara, Keith D. Finney and grandson Jason...
Donald Odell Worley
Jul 1, 2013
Gastonia – Donald Odell Worley, 62 of Gastonia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ July 1, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston Co., NC, born February 23, 1951 to Loretta Bradshaw Worley and the late Odell Worley.He was preceded in death by his father and grandparentsHe was retired in 2009 from Tyco...
Donna Christine Herring
Jun 27, 2013
Gastonia-Donna Christine Herring, 44 of 1018 Morningside Park Drive, passed away June 27, 2013 at CMC-Main.She was a native of Gaston County, born November 9, 1968 to Doris Griffin and the late Donnie Herring.Survivors include her mother Doris Griffin, her children Chadd andTifani Herring; stepsisters Cheryl and Christy and her very special and loving boyfriend JohnThe family will receive friends...
Elaine Painter Braswell
Jun 27, 2013
Gastonia Elaine Painter Braswell, 69 of 906 West 9th Avenue passed away peacefully June 27, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Spartanburg County, SC, born September 2, 1943 to the late Lester Lee and Elizabeth Kerns Painter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her companion Timothy "Buck" Carpenter and a brother Fred PainterSurvivors...
Crystal Gayle Reavis
Jun 22, 2013
Vale – Crystal Gayle Reavis 35, passed away June 22, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Forsyth County, NC., born August 24, 1977. She was a member of Full Gospel Church.Survivors include her parents Mickey Lee Reavis and JoAnn Boger Campbell and stepfather Malcolm Campbell Jr., daughters Madison Glenn and McKenzie Reavis, brother Brandon Campbell and sister Brooke...
Joshua Vance Parker
Jun 22, 2013
Gastonia-Joshua Vance Parker, 39 of Gastonia passed away June 22, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born May 15, 1974.He was preceded in death by four grandparents, one sister, stepfather, sevens uncles, three aunts and two cousinsJoshua was a loving father and was self employed construction worker.He is survived by his mother Barbara L Parker; father...
Vivian "Peanut" Taylor Funderburk Bolin
Jun 19, 2013
Gray Court, SC-Vivian Taylor (Peanut) Taylor Funderburk Bolin, 53 of Gray Court, SC went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Our loss is heavens gain.She was the daughter of Eva Nell Summey and the late George "Buck" Taylor. She attended Friendship Baptist Church of Gray Court, SC.She was preceded in death...
Kathy Renee Morgan
Jun 17, 2013
Dallas-Kathy Renee Morgan, 51 of Dallas passed away peacefully June 17, 2013 at the Robin John House. She was a native of Gaston County, born August 6, 1961 to Betty Biddy Morgan and the late Thomas Franklin Morgan and a brother Frank MorganSurvivors include her mother, Betty Biddy Morgan and a son Justin MorganServices are privateCondolences may be made to...
Thelma Vernon Chapman
Jun 15, 2013
Gastonia – Thelma Vernon Chapman, 76 of 414 East Main Street, Dallas passed away June 15, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 1, 1936 to the late Johnny and Lillie Crawford Vernon.She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Calvin Price, and daughter Rhonda Gail Chapman.She was retired from textiles,...
Lloyd Burwell Hoffman
Jun 14, 2013
Gastonia – Lloyd Burwell Hoffman, 75 of Gastonia passed away peacefully June 14, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at Alexandria Place. He was a native of Lowell, NC, born September 3, 1937 to the late Judson and Wilma Propst Hoffman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Cecil Hoffman and his baby sister Loreece. Lloyd was...
Margaret Towery McCraw
Jun 11, 2013
Gastonia – Margaret Lunette Towery McCraw, 92 passed away June 11, 2013 at Belaire Health Care Center.She was a native of Gaffney, SC, born October 11, 1920 to the late Avery and Bessie Owens Towery. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 47 years, Summie Sampson McCraw, brothers Gene, J.B. and Charlie Towery, sister Mildred T....
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