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Dianne Y. Lancaster
May 27, 2010
Gastonia- Dianne Yvonne Lancaster, passed away May 27, 2010 at her residence. She was born March 12, daughter of Mary Blake Holland and the late Paul Holland. She was preceded in death by her father and a daughter, Monica Burchfield.Survivors include a daughter, Chrisie Lancaster of the homeGrandchildren, Carson Burkett and Donnie Burchfield, Jr.;Brother, Mike Holland and a sister, Paulette...
Sarah E. Mays
May 25, 2010
Dallas- Sarah Elizabeth Avery Mays, 87, of 214 South College Street, went home to be with the Lord May 25, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was loved dearly by her children and grandchildrenShe was a native of Gaston County, born October 3, 1922 to the late Rufus Isaac and Emma Holloway Avery. She worked at Wix Corp for over...
Charlie R. Dixon
May 24, 2010
Gastonia-Charlie Ray Dixon, 88, of 1010 Neal Hawkins Road, passed away May 24, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, born September 24, 1921 to the late Campbell Stacey and Lula Falls Dixon.He was owner of Dixon Auto Supply of Gastonia for many years and a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church, Gastonia. His...
Herbert C. Windham
May 23, 2010
Herbert Cliff Windham, 65, passed away May 23, 2010 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Herbert was a native of Horry County, SC, born June 3, 1944 to the late Cecil and Leila Stroud Windam.A Memorial service to honor Herberts life will be held at 3:00 pm, Thursday June 10 in the chapel at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home. Condolences may...
Betty Jo S Martin
May 19, 2010
Mt. Holly- Betty Sherrill Martin, 79, 138 Nims Avenue passed away May 19, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.Betty was a native of Gaston County, born September 2, 1930 to the late Rufus and Loretta Stillwell Sherrill.Arrangements are private.Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is serving the Martin...
Laverne H. Blankenship
May 19, 2010
Gastonia-Laverne Horn Blankenship, 71 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord May 19, 2010 surrounded by her family.She was loved dearly by her family and friendsShe was a native of Benton County, TN., born May 12, 1939 to the late Jestel and Willa Mac Robinson Fowler She worked as the Manager of Mercy Place in Belmont, and also...
Angie T. Strickland
May 18, 2010
Clover, S.C. ' Angie Terry Strickland, 42, passed away May 18, 2010 at her residence. Angie was born October 6, 1967 to James William Terry and the late Linda Diane 'Haas' Terry.Survivors include a husband Kenneth Ray Strickland of the home, son, James David Terry and wife Jennifer , daughter Ariel Strickland Bolton and husband Joseph, sisters Lisa Mayes and...
Gloria J. Threlkeld
May 18, 2010
Gastonia-Gloria Jackson Threlkeld, 72, of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord May 18, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great greatmother.She was a native of Marlboro County, born November 18, 1937 to the late Ralph and Betty Miller Jackson.She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Ralph Steven Threlkeld,...
Devin T. Rogers
May 18, 2010
Gastonia- Devin Thomas Rogers, 32, passed away May 18, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was born December 12, 1977 son of the late Christopher Thomas Rogers and Cynthia 'Melodie' McGill.Survivors include a son Isaac Rogers, the Mother of his son Tabathia Styles, sister Leslie Rogers, Grandmother Geraldine Jones, nephews Dakota Hamrick, Darian Congleton, niece Sommer Congleton, cousins Travis Cromer, Tammy...
Hubert R. Prince
May 16, 2010
Gastonia- Hubert Ralph Prince Jr., 65, passed away May 16, 2010 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers Florida. He was born September 29, 1944 son of the late Leonard Ralph and Maggie Stiles Prince. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leonard Prince, and a sister, Helen Graham.Survivors include a son, Buddy Prince and wife Christie, grandchildren...
Lisa C. Mills
May 14, 2010
Fax: 704-864-5141Gastonia-Lisa Joy Costner Mills, 49 of Gastonia, passed away May 14, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Mecklenburg County, born October 12, 1960Survivors include a son Shane Mills of Stanford, NCServices will be privateWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
Wayne Hamilton
May 12, 2010
Bessemer City-Jeffrey 'Wayne' Hamilton, 60, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 27, 1949 to Grace Collins Hamilton and the late Worth Alexander Hamilton in Rockingham, NC.Life dealt Wayne many hardships and obstacles but he surmounted them all with strength and dignity until he was called upon by...
Pamela A. Coakley
May 11, 2010
Gastonia- Pamela Ann Coakley, 61, of 2780 X-Ray Drive passed away May 11, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Bryan, Ohio, born June 22, 1948, daughter of the late Dean and Joyce Can-Sickle Miller. She was a retired Clerk, Survivors include her daughter, Sherry Martz of Garrett, Ind. Burial will be private Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home,...
Eugene W. Glenn
May 7, 2010
Lincolnton- Eugene Glenn Wade, 79, passed away June 7, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center, Mercy.He was a native of Stark County, Ohio, born August 6, 1931 to the late Thomas and Christine Dumphy Wade. Eugene was retired from Timken Corporation after 35 years of dedicated service, where he never missed a single day of work.He is preceded in death by...
Monica E. Black
May 3, 2010
Charlotte- Monica Elaine Black, previously of Charlotte, N.C., beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend had just turned 26 when she was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on May 3, 2010. She was always smiling even through all of her pain and kidney treatments. Monica always put others before herself and loved her family dearly....
Shirley H. Cloninger
Apr 22, 2010
Mt. Holly- Shirley Hoyle Cloninger, 70 of 301 Craig Street passed away April 22, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, born August 5, 1939 to the late Bruce and Sophia Martin Ellis. She was retired from TextilesShe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 34 yrs. William Robert Hoyle, Sr. a...
Jack Roper
Apr 21, 2010
Gastonia- Jack Roper, 82 of 2017 Willimax Avenue, Gastonia went home to be with the Lord April 21, 2010He was a native of Buncombe County, NC, born November 7, 1927 to the late Eva RoperJack attended North Gaston Church of God, he was retired from Rex Mill, past owner and operator of Jack's Pack-N- Go and Jack & Judy's Florist...
Dorothy T. Blake
Apr 21, 2010
Gastonia- Dorothy Tweed Blake, 85, of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord April 21, 2010She was a native of Madison County, NC, born April 1, 1925, daughter of the late William McKinley and Della Rae TweedDorothy was a member of South Gastonia Church of God, she retired from Textiles with over 40 years of service.She was preceded in...
Otis Hammonds
Apr 13, 2010
Otis Hammonds1955-2010 Gastonia-Otis Hammonds, 55, of 4708 Grier Street, passed away April 13, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family.Otis was born in Gaston County January 17, 1955 to Bonnie Wilson Hammonds and Odell Hammonds.He was a self employed HandymanHe is preceded in death by his Father, Grandmother Emma Worley, Brothers Tommy, Willie, and Odell Jr. Hammonds.Survivors include his...
Walter E. Millwood
Apr 12, 2010
Gastonia- Walter Eli Millwood, 59, of 609 East Maple Avenue passed away April 12, 2010 at Gaston Memorial HospitalHe was the son of the late Ernest and Minnice Dockery MillwoodHe was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, Ernest Millwood, Jr., Grady Millwood, Evelyn Griffin and Audrey RimmerMr. Millwood was a US Army veteran and in the textile...
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