Obituaries

Melissa Marie Whitted

Melissa Marie Whitted

May 9, 2013

Melissa Marie Whitted, 32, passed away on May 9, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born November 4, 1980 in Gaston Co, NC, to the late Donnie and Donna Penland Byrd.A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 3:30 pm at Holland Memorial Baptist Church in Bessemer City.Burial is private.Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com...

David Blair McMahan

David Blair McMahan

May 6, 2013

Cherryville – On May 6, David Blair McMahan, 71, "slipped into the nearer presence of Jesus," from whom he awaits the promised resurrection to continue his life on earth with a body restored to wholeness. David was a well-respected and dearly loved pastor of more than 35 years who "fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith." David's...

Denver Eugene Buckley

Denver Eugene Buckley

May 4, 2013

Kings Mountain-Denver Eugene Buckley, 61 of Kings Mountain passed away May 4, 2013.He was a native of Charleston, WVA, born November 1, 1951 to the late Denver Clinton and Betty Walker Buckley.Denver was retired from Freightliner, Mt. Holly with over 25 years of service. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in the U.S. Air National Guard in Kanawha...

Hester Burkett Tribble

Hester Burkett Tribble

May 2, 2013

Bessemer City-Hester Burkett Tribble, 66 of Bessemer City passed away May 2, 2013.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born May 16, 1946 to the late Russell and Juanita Peeler Burkett.She was preceded in death by her parents, and a grandson Jeffrey Stiles..She was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her children, Junior Dwayne (Crystal) Stiles of Blacksburg,...

Billie Jean Whittlesey

Billie Jean Whittlesey

May 1, 2013

Gastonia - Billie Jean Whittlesey, 85 of 2822 Ridgehaven Court, Gastonia, passed away May 1, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center Gastonia.She was a native of Ashe County, NC, born July 25, 1927, daughter of the late John Edward and Myrtle Winebarger Graybeal. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Franklin Jackson Mott, Jr.; her second...

Roger Dale Dalton

Roger Dale Dalton

Apr 26, 2013

Roger Dale Dalton, 68, of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. Roger was born August 31, 1944 in Charleston, SC, grew up in Belmont, NC, son of the late Charles Dalton and Willie Belle Anderson Dalton. He was a veteran of the US Navy, a Mechanical Engineer with Hill-Rom and After Battery Subvets Organization. He is survived...

Donnius Whitledge

Donnius Whitledge

Apr 25, 2013

Gastonia – Donnius "Donna" JoAnn Whitledge, 76 passed away April 25, 2013 at CaroMont regional Medical Center.She was a native of Glendora, California. She was born April 22, 1937 to the late Vernon and Edna Sleath Pouncey.Services will be private.Arrangements are incomplete at this timeCondolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com The family is being cared for by...

George Lewis Plyler

George Lewis Plyler

Apr 23, 2013

Belmont-George Lewis Plyler, 77 of Belmont passed away April 23, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Union County, born August 8, 1935 to the late Charlie Milburn and Eva Nash Plyler. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Vivian Ratchford Plyler.George retired from Frederick Gumm Chemical Company after many years...

Harold Floyd "Robby" Robinson

Harold Floyd "Robby" Robinson

Apr 23, 2013

Gastonia- Harold "Robby" Floyd Robinson, Jr. 49, passed away April 23, 2013 at his Residence.He was a native of Gaston County, NC. born April 25, 1963 to Harold Floyd Robinson, Sr and Brenda Armstrong Marra.Robby was a loving devoted husband, daddy, son and disciple of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who was his rock. A lifelong faithful member of First United...

Ted Reavis Fox

Ted Reavis Fox

Apr 21, 2013

Gastonia – Rev. Ted Reavis Fox, Jr., 71 of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County NC, born January 28, 1942 to the late Ted Reavis Fox and Helen Harper FoxHe was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Ross Edward Fox He...

Kay Walker Atchley

Kay Walker Atchley

Apr 17, 2013

Gastonia – Kay Walker Atchley, 65 of Gastonia passed away April 17, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House with her family and friends at her bedside.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born December 27, 1947 to Margaret E. Braswell Walker and the late James Buster Walker, Sr.Kay was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, and had retired...

Brenda Melton Jewell

Brenda Melton Jewell

Apr 16, 2013

Dallas-Brenda Melton Jewell, 68 of Dallas passed away peacefully April 16, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born April 29, 1944 to the late Jim Melton and Lona Mae Howard Frankum. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, MildredBrenda was a cosmetologist with Becadon for many years. She...

Larry Douglas Hibberts

Larry Douglas Hibberts

Apr 12, 2013

Gastonia - Larry Douglas Hibberts, 69 of Plum Branch, SC, formerly of Gastonia passed away peacefully April 12, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, born September 8, 1944 to the lateJames Elbert Hibberts and Mildred Cole Glover.Larry was a member of the Parksville Baptist Church. He was the owner of Hibberts Painting Contractors, and...

Phyllis Elaine Carroll

Phyllis Elaine Carroll

Apr 8, 2013

Gastonia - Phyllis Elaine Winstead Carroll 49, passed away April 8, 2013 at Caromont Regional Medical Center Gastonia.She was a native of Gaston County, NC., born October 19, 1963 to the late Neville E. and Edna Messer Winstead. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Davis, Michael and Jackie...

Joyce Arlene Summey

Joyce Arlene Summey

Apr 7, 2013

Gastonia – Joyce Arlene Bolick Summey, 73 went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2013 at Peak Resources.She was a native of Gastonia, NC. born July 8, 1939 to the late Glenn E. & Bennie Greene Bolick.She was a faithful loving mother, grandmother and sister.Joyce was a member of Love Memorial Baptist Church.Survivors include son Eric L. Summey...

Charles Wilson Graham

Charles Wilson Graham

Apr 3, 2013

Gastonia – Charles Wilson Graham, 89 went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2013 at Gaston Manor.He was a native of Gaston County NC, born October 9, 1923 to the late Charles Walker and Eula Payne Graham.He was preceded in death by his Parents, and his wife of 50 years, Helen Cullum Graham.He was a loving husband, father...

Larry Nelson Lambert

Larry Nelson Lambert

Mar 31, 2013

Gastonia – Larry Nelson Lambert, Sr. 81 of Gastonia passed away peacefully March 31, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, born May 26, 1931 to the lateArthur Lee and Margie Angel Lambert.He was preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson Brandon Alger. Larry was a member of Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church. He...

Suzie Baker Ward

Suzie Baker Ward

Mar 26, 2013

Bessemer City-Suzie Baker Ward, 60 of Bessemer City passed away March 26, 2013 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 31, 1952 to the late James C. and Marvelee Todd Baker.She was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church.Survivors include her husband Brett Ward; Brothers, Ronnie Baker and wife Kay of Stanley, Larry Baker and wife...

Raymond L Schneider

Raymond L Schneider

Mar 26, 2013

Raymond L SchneiderGastonia – Raymond L. Schneider passed away, peacefully, at his home in Gastonia, NC on 3/26/13 Raymond was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the United States Navy as a Senior Chief after serving, honorably, for 26 years. Though his military career was a great source of pride and accomplishment, Raymond's true joy was found...

Barbara Autrey Palmer

Barbara Autrey Palmer

Mar 23, 2013

Lowell-Barbara Autrey Palmer, 75 of Lowell went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 23, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was a native of Cumberland County, born July 15, 1937 to the late Elmer Lennox Autrey and Helen Bowen Ervin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Lee Palmer.Barbara...