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Obituaries
Blandina G. Beatty
Sep 11, 2010
Gastonia-Mrs. Blandina Glover Beatty, 91 went home to be with the Lord September 11, 2010.She was a native of Mecklenburg County, born January 5, 1919 to Clyde Patrick Glover, Sr. and Margaret Annie Hicks Glover. Mrs. Beatty worked at Belk Stores Service over 12 years . She was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church for over 40 years where...
Denise R. Bridges
Sep 11, 2010
Bessemer City- Denise Bridges, 56 of 303 S. 12th Street, went home to be with the Lord September 11, 2010 at Gaston Memorial HospitalShe was a native of Gaston County, born November 9, 1953 to the late Elmo and Vertie Lee Jeanette Young BridgesShe was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Cotton Connard,A grandson, Lee Lee and...
Benjamin G. Woolsey
Aug 29, 2010
Gastonia- Benjamin George Woolsey, 78 of 110 Lauren Court, Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord August 29, 2010.He was a native of New Jersey, born March 23, 1932 to the late George and Ruth Ann Collins WoolseyMr. Woolsey worked as a Plant Supervisor for Dow Chemical for many years before retiring from Rauch IndustriesSurvivors include his wife of...
Sue P. Weathers
Aug 28, 2010
Gastonia- Sue Pope Weathers, 65, went home to be with the Lord August 28, 2010.She was a native of Gaston County, born February 18, 1945 to the late Frank and Vernie Houser Parker. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church. Sue worked as a waitress for many years.Survivors include her husband, Keith Wilson Weathers, a son Wayne Pope of...
Sara M. Ratchford
Aug 26, 2010
Gastonia-Sara Moretz Ratchford,73 died Thursday, August 26, 2010 at her daughters residence.She was a native of Gaston County, born September 17, 1936 to the late William Paul and Mary Sue Best Moretz. She was a member of Union Presbyterian Church. She was a 1954 graduate of Tryon High School where she was valedictorian and a 1956 graduate of Sacred Heart...
Vincent A. Lyons
Aug 25, 2010
Gastonia- On August 25, 2010 God called his beloved son, Vincent A. Lyons home. He is the son of Francis and Edith Lyons, born April 12, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York.As a youth, he attended school in Brooklyn, New York. Vincent was swept off of his feet meeting his lovely wife, Shirley E. Patillo, and was joined in holy matrimony...
Bobby R. Pursley
Aug 22, 2010
Gastonia- Bobby Ray Pursley, 74, 1750 Robinwood Rd., passed away peacefully August 22, 2010 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.Bobby was the son of the late John Ray Pursley, and Elva Lavenia Dellinger. He spent most of his working years as a machinist.Services are private.Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916...
Mickey Harold M Roper
Aug 22, 2010
Mickey Roper McAdenville-Harold 'Mickey' Micheal Roper, 55 of McAdenville died August 22, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, born July 28, 1955 to the late Harold and Mary Edith Bynum Roper. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Kathy Roper Woods, Reba Gardin, and Donna Roper.Mickey worked for Sonny Hancock for many...
Emily W. Ridley
Aug 4, 2010
Lowell- Emily Watts Ridley, 82, of Lowell went home to be with the Lord August 4, 2010. She was a native of York County, born January 10, 1928 to the late Henry and Teeny Watts. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edd Jackson RidleyMrs. Ridley was retired from Homelite and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist...
Renee K. Allen
Aug 1, 2010
Renee AllenGastonia- Kathy Renee Allen, 53 of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord August 1, 2010.She was a native of Gaston County, born February 14, 1957 to Colleen Hall and the late James McCall.Renee was a member of Bethlehem ChurchSurvivors include her mother, Colleen Hall;Sons: Dennis Price, Blake Jolly, James Reeves; Daughters: Shadina Price and Emily Jolly;Brothers: Jackie...
Odelio Posada
Jul 28, 2010
Gastonia- Odelio Posada, 75, passed away July 28, 2010 at his residence. Odelio was a native of Cuba, born December 20, 1934 to the late Isidro Posada and Aida Posado Olivera.A Celebration of Life Service will be held 6:00 pm, Friday in the Chapel of Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home to honor his memory. The family will receive friends following...
Grace W. Kennedy
Jul 28, 2010
Stanley- Grace Whitley Kennedy, 83, passed away July 28, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Gaston County, born August 3, 1926 to the late Siphon and Emma WhitleyGrace retired from J.P. Stevens Company after 38 years of service.She is preceded in death by her husband, Avery Kennedy.Survivors include Mike Kennedy and wife Deborah of Stanley, Granddaughter Donna...
Helen R. Carpenter
Jul 28, 2010
Gastonia-Helen Richie Carpenter, 92, went home to be with the Lord July 28, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was loved dearly by her children and grandchildrenShe was a native of Guilford county, born December 29, 1917 to the late Alfred Plato and Lucy Lyda Richie. She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gastonia She is...
Ned H. Bradshaw
Jul 26, 2010
Dallas- Ned H. Bradshaw, 82, passed away July 26, 2010 at Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, born August 2, 1927 to the late Augustus and Eva Stroupe Bradshaw. He is preceded in death by his parents, a loving wife, Francis Rebecca Brown, brother, Ronald S. Bradshaw.He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in...
Maxine P. Buchanan
Jul 23, 2010
Gastonia-Maxine 'Maxie' Pilkington Buchanan,78, of 2136 North Modena Street went home to be with the Lord July 23, 2010. She was loved dearly by her children and grandchildrenShe was a native of Swain County, born March 25, 1932 to the late Jack and Margaret Ball Pilkington She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lace Buchanan, a son,...
Fred W. Parker
Jul 23, 2010
Dallas- Fred 'Dub' Wilson Parker, Jr., 84, 505 North Davis Street went home to be with the Lord July 23, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaffney, South Carolina, born March 26, 1926 to the late Fred Wilson Parker Sr. and Belle Parker. Dub was a machinist by trade, retiring from Patterson Machine. He was a veteran...
Catherine R. Postell
Jul 22, 2010
Catherine Boggs PostellDallas- Catherine Rhyne Boggs Postell, 80 of 105 Colt Thornburg Road, went home to be with the Lord July 22, 2010.She was a native of Gaston County, born August 31, 1929 to the Quince and Maude High Rhyne. She was a member of Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church. Catherine lived on Cloninger Road her whole life. She had...
Luanne E. Champagne
Jul 22, 2010
Gastonia- Luanne Esther Champagne, 67, went to be with the Lord July 22, 2010. She was a native of Ontario, Canada, born August 22, 1942 to the late Frank C and Marjorie McDouggle FrostShe lived most of her life in Michigan, retired from the Clerk of CourtShe is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul Houston DillinghamSurvivors include...
Larry K. Broome
Jul 19, 2010
Gastonia- Larry Kenneth Broome, 70, went home to be with the Lord July 19, 2010. He was a native of Union County, North Carolina, born March 2, 1940 to the late Thomas Curtis and Grace Baker Broome. Larry was a Veteran of the North Carolina National Guard.He is preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers, Donald R. Broome, Doyle M....
Diane E. Bates
Jul 17, 2010
Gastonia-Diane Emola Bates, 46, of 2015 Hughes Avenue, died July 17, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Ogden, Utah, born April 23, 1964 to Nancy Lowe Piper and the late Melvin Piper. She worked at Carowinds, Charlotte.Survivors include her mother, Nancy Lowe Piper, a son, Brackon Suiter of Utah, two daughters, Stephanie Suiter and Kylee Bates...
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