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Rocky Danny E Rowland
Jul 21, 2011
'Rocky' Danny Edward Rowland, Jr. Gastonia - 'Rocky' Danny Edward Rowland, Jr, 44 of 114 Dana Lane., passed away Thursday , July 21, 2011 at homeHe was a native of Gaston County, NC, born August 25, 1966 to Danny Edward Rowland, Sr.the late Betty Jean BurchfieldSurvivors include his father Danny Edward Rowland and wife Carolyn, sons Caleb Rowland, and Jess...
Mack M. Laws
Jul 6, 2011
Mack M. Laws, born to Cody and Luci Laws on June 3, 1912, passed away July 6th, 2011.Mack was a loving husband and father. He was reliable employee of various textile companies in Gaston County. He served in the Baltimore ship-yards during War War II as a welder. A former deacon and teacher at Gospel Baptist Church and Unity Baptist...
Albert L. Holcombe
Jun 28, 2011
Kings Mountain ' Albert Lee Holcombe, 78 of 514 Brevard Road passed away June 28, 2011 at his residence.He was a native of Cherokee County, SC. born November 18, 1932. Son of the late Oscar Lee and Clarissa Viola Adalene Oats Holcombe.Albert was a member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Margaret Christopher Holcombe,...
Vickie S. Arrowood
Jun 26, 2011
Gastonia ' Vickie Setzer Arrowood, 55 of 430 Fairfax Dr. passed away June 26, 2011 after battling Ovarian cancer for 7 years at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, born February 14, 1956.Vickie loved to work arts & crafts shows and festivals. She was known for her homemade dog treats.The family would like to give a special thanks...
Carolyn C. Henderson
Jun 25, 2011
Gastonia-Carolyn Cabe "Carol" Henderson, 71 of 1514 Conrad Avenue, Gastonia went home to be with the Lord June 25, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Gaston County, born March 31, 1940 to the lateLester and Drucilla Ayers Cabe. Carol was retired from Homelite/John DeereCarolyn was preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law Dan R Rhyne, Jr....
Imogene C. Johnson
Jun 17, 2011
Gastonia-Imogene Viola Chambers Johnson, 70, of 2900 Union Road Gastonia went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 17, 2011 at Gaston memorial HospitalShe was a native of Lumpkin County, GA, born September 1, 1940 to Reverend Howard and Mary Lou Wilson Chambers.Imogene was a faithful member of Soul's Harbor Tabernacle for over 30 years. . She will be...
Jesse H. Stewart
Jun 15, 2011
Gastonia-Jesse 'Jake' Harrison Stewart, Jr. 84 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord June 15, 2011 at Belaire Health Care Center.He was a native of Cleveland County, born January 28, 1927 to the late Jess Harrison and Beulah Crawford Stewart.He was a graduate of Ashley High School and was owner of J.H. Stewart & Son Inc. Jake attended...
James W. Richardson
Jun 9, 2011
Kings Mt.- James Washington 'Jimmy' Richardson, 66 of 410 Clinton Drive., went home to be with the Lord June 9, 2011 at Carolinas Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, born October 1, 1944 to the late Silas Washington Richardson and Mary Lee Elizabeth Baldwin Richardson.Jimmy was a US Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War.He was a member...
Ernest S. Shortridge
Jun 7, 2011
Bessemer City- Ernest Stewart Shortridge, 46, 122 Coho Rd. passed away June 7, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.Ernest was born August 10, 1964 to the late George Ernest Shortridge and Patricia Gail Krause.All services will be private.Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd...
Bonnie O. Wright
Jun 2, 2011
Gastonia-Bonnie Oberhelman Wright, 59 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 02, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.Bonnie was a RN and RVT Nurse for over 33 years, and worked at Gastonia Surgical Associations. She was a volunteer with Gaston Hospice. Survivors include her children Forrest Wright of Richmond, VA and Shannon Bouvier and husband Lee of...
David R. Truett
Jun 1, 2011
David Raymond Truett, 59 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord June 1, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Lenior City, TN, born June 22, 1951.He was preceded in death by his father, J.R. Truett; brothers, Roger and Gary; a sister Sherry Survivors include his mother Georgia Justice Lancaster of the home; his sons, David...
Karen A. Kalbach
Jun 1, 2011
Karen Ann Kalbach Charlotte -Karen Ann Patterson Kalbach, 56 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at CMC-Mercy, Charlotte.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 12, 1954.Karen was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She loved bird watching, the beach, island and traveling. Karen was good at anything she did. She loved...
Joyce L. Grosser
May 29, 2011
Gastonia- Joyce Lynn Grosser, 60, 1012 New Beginnings Ave. passed away peacefully May 29, 2011 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas.Joyce was born June 17, 1950 to the late Harold F. and Bessie Hultzman Grosser. She spent many of her professional years as a Licensed Practical Nurse.All Services will be private. Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com...
Doug C. Ballard
May 29, 2011
Doug Ballard Gastonia-Charles Douglas Ballard, 68 of 2900 Union Rd., Gastonia went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 29, 2011.He was a native of York County, born September 24, 1942 to the late Charlie and Emma Barnett Ballard.Doug attended of Freewill Church of Jesus Christ and retired from textiles. He was preceded in death by his parents, a...
Gladden Chappell
May 26, 2011
Chappell Franklin Gladden, 85 of 2900 Union Road, passed away peacefully May 26, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Spartanburg, SC , born April 17, 1926 to the late Frank Elias and Josephine Spurling Gladden. Chappell was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Dallas and was a retired Safety Director for General Freight . He was...
Gene A. Fitzgerald
May 25, 2011
Gastonia ' Gene Alfred Fitzgerald, 69 of 1104 Union New Hope Road, passed away peacefully May 25, 2011 at his residence.He was a native of Towns County, GA born July 14, 1941 to the late Joseph Albert and Louise Tench Fitzgerald.Gene was a member of Foursquare Gospel in Belmont, and a veteran of the US Navy. Gene was retired from...
David C. Huffstickler
May 25, 2011
David HuffsticklerDallas ' David County Huffstickler, 50 of 1273 S E McFarlane Avenue, Port St. Lucie, FL formerly of Dallas died May 25, 2011in Port St Lucie FL.He was a native of Gaston County, born December 20, 1960 to County Jay and the late Joy Armstrong Huffstickler.David was a member of Community Baptist Church. He was a self employed roofer.He...
Elbert J. Lunsford
May 25, 2011
Elbert Junior 'Gougs' Lunsford, 61 of 701 Overlook Rd., went home to be with the Lord May 25, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, born February 15, 1950 to the late Elbert Calvin and Margie Jenkins Lunsford. Elbert was retired from Rex Mills and a veteran of the US Marine Corps.He was preceded in death...
Charles A. Hughes
May 19, 2011
Gastonia - Charles Anderson Hughes, 65 of 2015 Hughes Ave., Gastonia passed away Sunday, May 19, 2011.He was a native of Gaston County, NC, born December 3, 1945 to the late Lymon Lester Hughes and Ruth Hill Hughes.
Ben Greene
May 16, 2011
Gastonia- Ben (Bud) Greene, 74, son of the late Willis and Delcie Green, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011. His life journey began on January 15, 1937 in Jackson County. He soon enlisted and served in the US Air Force. Ben worked for Firestone Mills and eventually for himself as a skilled carpenter. His work found him many friends...
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