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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Joseph S. Keese
Jul 15, 2010
Gastonia-Joseph Steven Keese, infant son of William and Crystal Simmons Keese went home to be with the Lord July 15, 2010.He is survived by his parents, a brother, Christopher Keese, and two sisters, Alyssa and Megan Keese; Grandparents, Joseph and Mary Gail Simmons of Gastonia, Robin Edison and William Keese, Sr.; Aunt and Uncle, Teresa and Jeffrey Keese; Cousins, Kayla,...
Terry W. Propst
Jul 12, 2010
Terry Propst Gastonia- Terrell "Terry" Wayne Propst, 53, of 1402 Lineberger Avenue, passed away July 12, 2010 at Rehabilitation & Health Center of Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, born August 6, 1956 to Doris Froneberger Gore and the late Preston C. Propst, Jr. He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents ,David Loy and Maebelle...
Tracy L. Hedgepath
Jul 9, 2010
Dallas- Tracy Lee Hedgepath, 24 of 1303 Dean Drive, Dallas went home to be with the Lord July 9, 2010. She was loved dearly by her familyShe was a native of Gaston County, born August 21, 1985 to Carl Wayne and Cheryl Ann Kelly Hedgepath Tracy worked at K-Mart for over 7 years where she was Jewelry Manager. She was...
Tracy L. Hedgepath
Jul 9, 2010
Dallas- Tracy Lee Hedgepath, 24 of 1303 Dean Drive, Dallas went home to be with the Lord July 9, 2010. She was loved dearly by her familyShe was a native of Gaston County, born August 21, 1985 to Carl Wayne and Cheryl Ann Kelly Hedgepath Tracy worked at K-Mart for over 7 years where she was Jewelry Manager. She was...
Serenity T. Minter
Jul 9, 2010
Dallas-Serenity Tyvon Minter, 3 yrs old, 0f 1303 Dean Drive, went home to be with the Lord July 9, 2010.She was a native of Gaston County, born July 6, 2007 to the late Tracy Lee Hedgepath and Austen Blake MinterShe is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Austen Blake Minter, IISurvivors include her sister, Destiny DeShawn Minter, grandparents,...
Austen B. Minter
Jul 9, 2010
Dallas-Austen Blake Minter, II, 6 yrs old, of 1303 Dean Drive, went home to be with the Lord, July 9, 2010. He was a native of Gaston County, born February 10, 2004 to the late Tracy Lee Hedgepath and Austen Blake MinterHe is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Serenity Tyvon MinterAusten was a student at Carr Elementary...
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