Obituaries

David Wastle Cannon

David Wastle Cannon

Feb 25, 2013

David Wastle Cannon, age 97, made his way "home" on Monday morning, February 25. Mr. Cannon had been lovingly cared for by his daughter, Glenda Cannon Doles and her husband, Dr. I. Warner Doles, III in their home here in Gastonia until he required skilled nursing care at Alexandria Place in September of 2012.David was born April 12, 1915 and...

Robert "Bob" Alexander Spencer

Robert "Bob" Alexander Spencer

Feb 24, 2013

Gastonia-Robert Alexander "Bob" Spencer, 84 of Gastonia passed away peacefully Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Carillion Assisted Living, Cramerton.He was a native of Gaston County, born November 25, 1928 to the late Elmer and Eleanor Alexander Spencer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Thelma Hoffman, Iris Willcox and Margaret Dutton.Bob was a member of the Bradley...

John "Johnny" Wayne Jenkins

John "Johnny" Wayne Jenkins

Feb 21, 2013

Johnny JenkinsGastonia – John Wayne "Johnny" Jenkins, 69 of Gastonia passed away February 21, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, born March 10, 1943 to the late Clayton Wayne and Aletha Jones Jenkins. Johnny was retired from Public Service (PSNC) with over 39 years of service; he was an avid golfer and was a U.S...

Crystal Marlowe

Crystal Marlowe

Feb 18, 2013

Forest City – Crystal Lynn Marlowe, 39 passed away February 18, 2013 at her residence.She was born February 3, 1974to the late Darrell Sr. and Kay Reynolds Packer. Survivors are her husband David Marlow of the home, daughters Emily Kay Jenkins of Rutherfordton, Taylor Brown of Blacksburg, SC, brothers Darrell Packer Jr. of Stanley, Bryan Packer of Kings Mountain, sister...

Olivia Janikua Ramos

Olivia Janikua Ramos

Feb 17, 2013

Charlotte – Olivia Janikua Ramos, went to be with Jesus on February 17, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center.She was born February 17, 2013 to Antonio Ramos and Brittany Jones.She was preceded in death by great grandmothers Maria Guadalupe and Imogene Johnson and great grandfather Leon Huffman.Survivors include her parents, grandparents Jose Esteban, Maria Ramos, Darin Huffman and Pamela Race great...

Thelma Lee Franklin

Thelma Lee Franklin

Feb 16, 2013

Gastonia – Thelma Lee Franklin, 64 of 1611 Warren Circle passed away February 16, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Gastonia, NC, born March 8, 1948 to the late William Fred and Mattie Paysour White.He was also preceded in death by her husband Howard Franklin, brother Robert Lynn White and a sister Brenda Sue Mitchell.She was employed by...

Olivia Hodges Burton

Olivia Hodges Burton

Feb 15, 2013

Gastonia- Olivia Hodges Burton passed away on February 15 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia, NC at the age of 101. Mrs. Burton, born in 1911 was the daughter of Christopher Alexander Hodges and Martha Eugenia Biggers of Charlotte NC. She was predeceased by her husband, Marvin Edward Burton (Ned). Born in Charlotte NC, Mrs. Burton attended Central High School and...

Doris McCombs Henson

Doris McCombs Henson

Feb 15, 2013

Dallas- Doris McCombs Henson, 81 of 5906 Britt Lane, Dallas went home to be with the Lord February 15, 2013 at CMC-Mercy surrounded by her family. She was a native of Gaston County, NC born March 24, 1931 to the late Jesse Arthur and Arzener Kidd Norman.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jerald Harold McCombs...

Marcia Scruggs Baldwin

Marcia Scruggs Baldwin

Feb 12, 2013

Cherryville-Marcia Scruggs Baldwin, 75 of 3707 Eaker Road, went home to be with the Lord February 12, 2013 at Cleveland Regional Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born March 15, 1937 to the late Paul and Beatrice Parker Scruggs. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John R Baldwin, Sr., sisters Ollie Caroll and...

Jesse Adron Williams

Jesse Adron Williams

Feb 11, 2013

Gastonia – Jesse Adron Williams, 71 of 905 Evening Shades Lane, passed away February 11, 2013 at his residence.He was born March 7, 1941 to the late Carl and Katie Jo Few Williams.Services will be at a later dateInterment will be PrivateCondolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant...

Charlie Justice Withers

Charlie Justice Withers

Feb 9, 2013

Charles J Withers1947-2013Gastonia-Charles Justice Withers, 66 passed away peacefully on February 9, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House. He was a native of Gaston County, born January 26, 1947 to Delilah Norris Withers and the late Carson Bynum Withers. Charlie was a member of Baptist Temple Church, Reidsville and attended Sandy Plains Baptist Church. He was a member of Sandy...

Chuck Lance Webb

Chuck Lance Webb

Feb 8, 2013

Gastonia – Chuck Lance Webb, 55 of Gastonia went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 8, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County NC, born October 7, 1957Chuck was owner and operator of Webb Tax and Accounting.He was a member of Westside Hope Church of God. He loved to fish, read science fiction,...

Eddie Joel Wilson

Eddie Joel Wilson

Feb 7, 2013

Gastonia – Eddie Joel Wilson, 62 of 1011 West Fourth Avenue passed away peacefully February 7, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Mecklenburg County, born August 16, 1950 to the late Albert L and Clara Taylor Wilson.He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Donald, Charlie, Ken and MikeEddie was a proud US Marine Corp. Vietnam...

David Lee Hunsucker

David Lee Hunsucker

Jan 27, 2013

Gastonia - David Lee Hunsucker, 86 of Gastonia passed away peacefully Sunday January 27, 2012 at his residence.He was a native of Cabarrus County, born August 20, 1926 to the late John David Hunsucker and Clidie Mae Keller Hunsucker Cauble.David was a member of the Lutheran Chapel Church and a US Army veteran. He was also on the Historical work...

Fredrick C. Zoesch

Fredrick C. Zoesch

Jan 18, 2013

Fredrick Charles Zoesch, 72, passed away on January 18, 2013 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. He was born April 25, 1940 in Butternut, WI. to the late Fredrick Emil August and Helen Lois Williams Zoesch. Funeral Service will be Friday January 25, 2013 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with Pastor Dale Lawing officiating. BNurial will...

Memphis K. Sigmon

Memphis K. Sigmon

Jan 17, 2013

Memphis Keith Sigmon, 5 ' months old, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2013 at his residence.He was born in Gastonia on July 31, 2012 to Sandy Carson Sigmon.Memphis was loved by his mother and will be missed by all his family. He will be remembered for his big smile.He was preceded in death by great grandparents...

Charles M. Chapman

Charles M. Chapman

Jan 14, 2013

Stanley – Charles Melvin Chapman, 72, passed away on January 14, 2013 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.He was born December 20, 1940 to the late Lloyd Lindsey and Ozella Hicks Chapman. Memorial Service will be Saturday January 19, 2013 at Cornerstone Family Worship in Mount Holly Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com The family is...

William R. Champion

William R. Champion

Jan 13, 2013

William Ralph Champion 'Pop' 71 went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 13, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Rutherford County NC, born March 5, 1941 to Grover and Ethel Toney Champion.He was a Vietnam veteran of the US Army, and had retired from Smyre-Carolina Mills, and was also a member of West Cramerton Baptist...

Alma M. Friday

Alma M. Friday

Jan 12, 2013

Alma McClellan Friday, 87 of Miles Road went home to be with the Lord January 12, 2013 at Peak Resources, Cherryville.She was a native of Mitchell County, born May 10, 1925 to the late David and Mollie King McClellan.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald Friday;Her brothers and sisters, Fred, Ray, Lee, Roland, Ethel Staton and...

McClaron Jr Chaney

McClaron Jr Chaney

Jan 11, 2013

' McClaron 'Junior' Chaney Jr., 80 of 2328 Pineville Court, went to be with the Lord on Friday January 11, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County NC, born August 2, 1932 to the late McClaron and Ida Hinson Chaney, Sr.He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers and sisters Fred Chaney, Dewey Chaney,...

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