Obituaries

Douglas M. Poole

Douglas M. Poole

Mar 5, 2010

Doug Poole1957-2010 Bessemer City-Douglas Mark Poole, 49, passed away March 5, 2010 at Gaston Memorial HospitalHe was born December 31, 1957 in Gaston County, son of the late Jesse James and Margie Ethel Freeman PooleCelebration of Life service will be 1:00pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Wilson officiating The family will...

Clint E. Davis

Clint E. Davis

Mar 3, 2010

Clint Davis1960-2010 Gastonia- Clint Davis, 49, passed away March 3, 2010 at Mission Hospital in AshevilleHe was born December 24, 1960 in Gaston County, son of the late Miles A and Letha Terry DavisHe was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Buddy Davis and a cousin and BFF, Johnny JonesSurvivors include his brother, Miles (Ricky) Davis,Sisters, Vivian Davis...

Myrtle G. Parrott

Myrtle G. Parrott

Feb 28, 2010

Gastonia- Myrtle Lorrene Gantt Parrott, 84 of Gastonia passed away March 28, 2010 at Alexandria Place. She was a native of Gaston County, born November 19, 1925 to the late David Leroy and Louise Elizabeth Knight GanttShe was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Keith ParrottMyrtle was retired from Homelite, Inc. with over 18 years serviceSurvivors include...

Dionne P. Townsend

Dionne P. Townsend

Feb 26, 2010

Gastonia-Dionne Pearson Townsend, 75, of Gastonia passed away February 26, 2010 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mt., NCShe was a native of York County, SC, daughter of the late James Howard and Carrie Doster HeffnerShe retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her children: Lisa Case, Tammy and Jimmy Pearson; her husband GeorgeGrandchildren: Cody Holcombe and Charity CaseSister, Patricia SmithA...

Janet L. Watts

Janet L. Watts

Feb 26, 2010

Gastonia'Janet Lee Watts, 63, of 3414 Beaty Road, Gastonia passed away February 26, 2010 at Regency Hospital of Greensville, SCShe was a native of (Haywood County) Waynesville, NC, born July 20, 1946, to the late Rev. William M. and Emma Lucy Thomason AsheShe was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Pamela Michelle WattsSurvivors include her husband of...

Robert J. Brown

Robert J. Brown

Feb 25, 2010

Bessemer City- Robert Junior Brown, 62, 115 Coho Road, Bessemer City passed away February 25, 2010 at his residence. He was the son of Louise Dickie Brown and the late Lacy Brown. Robert retired as a machinistSurvivors include his mother, Louise Dickie Brown of GA.; children, Carolyn Moses and husband Jeffrey Steve Brown, Pamela Thomas, Joseph Brown and Christopher FarmerBrothers...

Glenn M. Head

Glenn M. Head

Feb 24, 2010

Gastonia- Glenn Madison Head, 81, passed away February 24, 2010 at Brian Center. He was the son of the late Dillard Madison and Mattie Diana Tate Head. He was a veteran of the Korean War, Member of Lowell-Smyre United Methodist Church and retired from Hardee's as a general manager.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Aileen Turner Head....

Glenn M. Head

Glenn M. Head

Feb 24, 2010

Gastonia- Glenn Madison Head, 81, passed away February 24, 2010 at Brian Center. He was the son of the late Dillard Madison and Mattie Diana Tate Head. He was a veteran of the Korean War, Member of Lowell-Smyre United Methodist Church and retired from Hardee's as a general manager.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Aileen Turner Head....

Harold B. D

Harold B. D

Feb 20, 2010

Gastonia- Harold D. Barrett, 75, passed away February 20, 2010 at his residence. He was the son of the late Pressley Barrett and Ethel Long Barrett.He retired from Merita Bakeries as assistant chief engineer after 25 years of service.He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Ruby Barrett, sister, Mary Ferguson, brothers J.C. and Jimmy Barrett, special nephew...

Linda D. Terry

Linda D. Terry

Feb 15, 2010

Linda Diane TerryGastonia-Linda Diane Terry, 58, of 130 Windsong Forest Road, Gastonia went to be with the Lord February 15, 2010. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Linda was a native of Gaston County, born February 19, 1951 to the late William Eugene and Nellie Lucas Haas. She was a member of New Vision Church.She was preceded in...

Toney S. Mills

Toney S. Mills

Feb 15, 2010

Gastonia- Toney Sherrill Mills 59, passed away February 15, 2010 at his residence. He was the son of the late Horace and Levonia Carswell Mills.He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Joseph Mills, and brother Richard Mills. Survivors include a son, Gregory S. Mills and wife Kimberly, Grandchildren, Savannah Mills, Anna Mills, Nathaniel Rogers, brother Dale Mills...

Leon K. Shuford

Leon K. Shuford

Feb 13, 2010

Chick ShufordGastonia- Leon K. 'Chick' Shuford, 80, loving husband, father and 'Paw Paw' went home to be with our Lord February 13, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was a native of Gaston County, born in Bessemer City, May 6, 1929 to the late Cora Ray McCray Shuford and Frances Burgin Shuford.Chick was a 1949 graduate of Bessemer City High...

Davidah Yehudah

Davidah Yehudah

Feb 11, 2010

Gastonia- Mrs. Davidah Yehudah, 56, 916 S. Marietta Street, passed away February 11, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Springfield, Ill, born August 11, 1953 to the late Glenn Dahn and Beatrice Westmoreland Dahn. Davidah was a Nurse for many years, she served in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.She is survived by her...

Rick D. Greene

Rick D. Greene

Feb 4, 2010

Rick GreeneGastonia-Ricky Dale 'Rick' Greene, 51, of 126 New Salem Acres Lane passed away February 4, 2010 at his residenceHe was a native of Mecklenburg County, born October 22, 1958 to the late Joe S. and Patricia Ann Thompson GreeneRick was in the Heating & Air Condition Service for over 31 yrs.Survivors include his children: Richard D and Charie Greene,...

Edward A. Picklesimer

Edward A. Picklesimer

Feb 3, 2010

Edward PicklesimerGastonia-Edward Arnold Picklesimer, 72, of 615 Westover Street, Gastonia went to be with the Lord February 3, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ed was a U.S. Army veteran, and a retired truck driver with Alcoa.He was a native of Gaston County, born March 13, 1937 to the late Jesse J and...

Ray H. Barker

Ray H. Barker

Feb 2, 2010

Gastonia-Rev. Ray Harold Barker, 65, of 602 Castlewood Drive, Gastonia went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 2, 2010. He was loved dearly by his family and friendsHe was a native of York County, SC, born July 4, 1944 to the late Jack and Ruby Jenkins Barker. Ray was a Minister who loved serving God and ministering to...

Paul E. Welch

Paul E. Welch

Jan 29, 2010

Gastonia - Paul Edward Welch, 85 of Gastonia passed away January 29, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Belmont, NC born October 24, 1925 to the late Milas Pressley and Gertrude Stone WelchPaul was a veteran of U.S. Army, serving in World War II. He worked for Pitney Bowes for over 30 years and was a...

Charles G. Dockery

Charles G. Dockery

Jan 23, 2010

Charles DockeryClover, SC-Charles Garrison Dockery, 55 of 4412 River Oaks, Clover, SC passed away January 23, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, born November 1, 1954 to the late Loyd and Willa Mae Beaver Dockery.Charles was a graduate of Hunter Huss High School, where he held the state champion in wrestling. He was a member...

Helen R. Withers

Helen R. Withers

Jan 22, 2010

Dallas- Helen Rudisill Withers, 86, 508 West Trade St. went home to be with the Lord January 22, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was loved dearly by her husband of 69 yrs., all her children and grandchildrenShe was a native of Gaston County, born October 17, 1923 to the late Charlie A. and Mae Hoyle Rudisill. Helen was a...

Helen R. Withers

Helen R. Withers

Jan 22, 2010

Dallas- Helen Rudisill Withers, 86, 508 West Trade St. went home to be with the Lord January 22, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was loved dearly by her husband of 69 yrs., all her children and grandchildrenShe was a native of Gaston County, born October 17, 1923 to the late Charlie A. and Mae Hoyle Rudisill. Helen was a...

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