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Emery A. Hunt
Dec 23, 2011
Bessemer City- Emery Arnestruss Hunt, 90 of 956 Oates Road Bessemer City passed away December 23, 2011 at Brian Center.He was born in Kokoma, IN., born August 20, 1921 to the lateEmett and Goldie May Callicutt Hunt.He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother William HuntMr Hunt was a veteran of the U.S. Army, WWII.He was retired as...
Ron J. Smith
Dec 22, 2011
Gastonia-James Ronald 'Ron'Smith, 66 of Gastonia passed away December 22, 2011.He was a native of Gaston County, born October 3, 1945 to Rosa Looper Smith and the late James Junior Smith.Ron was a graduate of Ashley High School; he worked at Industrial Truck for over 25 years and currently part time at the Sportsman, Rock Hill He served in the...
John F. Childress
Dec 21, 2011
Gastonia-John Floyd Childress, 69 of Gastonia, passed away December 21, 2011 at Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Rock Hill, SC, born September 7, 1942 to the late John Boyce and Sallie Campbell Childress. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Melanie Denise Childress .He was survived by wife of 45 years Barbara Yandle ChildressHis...
Thomas P. Rhyne
Dec 19, 2011
Kings Mountain- Thomas Patrick 'Pat' Rhyne, Sr. 770 Sunnyside Shady Rest Road, passed away December 19, 2011 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.He was a native of Gaston County, born November 10, 1943 to the late Kenneth Linwood Rhyne, Sr. and Frances Brandon Rhyne.Pat loved to hunt and fish. He retired from Textiles. He was preceded in death by...
Woodrow W. Dodgen
Dec 18, 2011
Dallas 'Woodrow Wilson Dodgen, 92 of Dallas, passed away December 18, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Greenwood County, SC born March 31, 1919 to the late James Amos and Mertie Pace Dodgen.Woodie was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dallas, a member for over 63 years at the Yemassee Redman Lodge #134 Dallas, where...
Franklin R. Welch
Dec 17, 2011
Gastonia ' Franklin R. Welch, 66 passed away on Saturday December 17, 2011at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County. Born June 8, 1945 to the late James William and Miley Sutton Welch.A visitation will be held Monday December 19, 2011 from 2:00 ' 3:00 pm at Withers & Whisenant Funeral HomeCondolences may be made to the family...
William Steve Roseberry
Dec 14, 2011
Gastonia ' William Steve Roseberry, 55 passed away December 14, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital with family and friends by his side.He was a native of Gaston County, born July 29, 1956 to the late Willard Luther and Maudridge Mercer Roseberry. Steve was retired from Roseberry's Salvage Co, and attended Bethlehem Church. Steve was a loving father, son and brother....
Cynthia A. Gardner
Dec 8, 2011
Gastonia-Cynthia Ann Gardner, 54 of Gastonia passed away December 8, 2011 at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 13, 2011 to the late Winton and Daphna Cosey Bennett. Services will be at a later date Survivors include a son David MillsThe family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916...
Jerry M. Falls
Dec 6, 2011
Gastonia-Jerry Michael Falls 56 of Gastonia went to be with his Heavenly Father December 6, 2011 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born November 18, 1955 to Aleen Fox Falls and the late Jack Craig Falls.He was preceded in death by his father.He was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, where he was minister of music...
Lela Mae D Campbell
Dec 5, 2011
Gastonia ' Lela Dunn Campbell, 92, of 800 Greenhaven Drive, Greensboro, formerly of Gastonia, passed away peacefully December 5, 2011 with her loving family by her side at Clapp's Nursing Center, Pleasant Garden, NC. Ms. Campbell moved to Gastonia from Laurel Hill, NC after marrying Lester P. Campbell in 1945. She was a resident of Gastonia until 2003 before moving...
Lela D. Campbell
Dec 5, 2011
Gastonia ' Lela Dunn Campbell, 92, of 800 Greenhaven Drive, Greensboro, formerly of Gastonia, passed away peacefully December 5, 2011 with her loving family by her side at Clapp's Nursing Center, Pleasant Garden, NC. Ms. Campbell moved to Gastonia from Laurel Hill, NC after marrying Lester P. Campbell in 1945. She was a resident of Gastonia until 2003 before moving...
Freda Jean Q Edwards
Dec 5, 2011
Gastonia ' Freda Jean Edwards, 67 passed away peacefully December 5, 2011 with her loving family by her side at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, born December 6, 1943 to the late Everette and Nellie Splawn Queen. She was preceded in death by her parents her brother, Everette 'Tony' Queen. Freda was a loving wife,...
Steve N. Smart
Dec 4, 2011
Dallas-Steven N Smart, 61 of Dallas passed away peacefully December 4, 2011 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born April 22, 1950 to the lateRufus Vernon Smart and Patsy McGinnis Parker.He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Fred Wilson 'Dub' Parker, Jr., and his stepmother Mabel Smart.Steve retired from AMP, Inc. and had worked...
Billy E. Griggs
Nov 28, 2011
Gastonia- Billy Eugene Griggs, 82 of 3606 Union Road Gastonia passed away November 28, 201.He was born in Charlotte on January 27, 1929 to the late Elisha and Bessie Manus Griggs, and raised in the Deep Creek Community of Anson County, NCHe was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ethel Ann Messick Griggs, three brothers, and three sisters.Billy...
Patsy M. Parker
Nov 25, 2011
Dallas-Ms. Patsy McGinnis Parker, 87 of Dallas went home to be with the Lord November 25, 2011 with her granddaughter by her side at Carolinas Medical Center.She was a native of Gaston County, born October 4, 1924 to the latePat was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years, Fred Wilson 'Dub' Parker, Jr., Survivors include her...
Ray A. Wentz
Nov 21, 2011
Ray Allen Wentz 37, of Bessemer City passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.Ray was born July 24, 1974 in Gaston County, NC.Son of Debbie Varnadore Wentz of Ranlo and the late Robert 'BUD' Wentz. Ray attended Hunter Huss High School/>Ray is survived by his wife, Melissa; Four children, Sommer, Ryan, Taylor, and Carter of the homeMother,...
Mitchell D. Cureton
Nov 20, 2011
Mt. Holly- Mitchell Dwain Cureton, 63 of 242 Shadowbrook Lane went to his heavenly home to be with the Lord November 20, 2011 at Carolinas Medical Center.He was a native of Dothan, AL., born April 7, 1948 to the late Chester and Jean Spiegner Cureton Chapman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he retired from Coca Cola Bottling...
Colleen Marie Heavener
Nov 20, 2011
Gastonia ' Colleen Marie Heavener, 81 of 2065 Lyon Street passed away peacefully November 20, 2011 with her loving family by her side at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gainesville, GA. Born December 25, 1929 to the late David Andrew and Christine Shuler Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents her husband Charles A Heavener.Marie...
Irene M. Briggs
Nov 19, 2011
Gastonia- Irene Marion Briggs, 93 of Gastonia passed away November 19, 2011at Stanley Total Living Center.She was a native of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, born July 8, 1918to the late Arthur and Bertha Cruickshank Burgess. Mrs. Briggs was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 61 years James BriggsSurvivors include her children, Donna M Cowdrey, Judith M Salamone...
James Allen Seagraves
Nov 18, 2011
Gastonia- James Allen Seagraves, 41 of Gastonia passed away November 18, 2011at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born December 9, 1969.Allen was a graduate of Ashbrook High School. He worked in textiles parts with his father most of his life. Allen was a loving son and father.Survivors include his wonderful children Austin Gage Seagraves and Cameron Dillon...
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