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Obituaries
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 Tyron MinterAusten was a student at Carr Elementary...
Nathaniel C. Jones
Jul 8, 2010
Gastonia-Reverend Nathaniel Chester Jones, 88 of 2755 Union Road, went home to be with the Lord July 8, 2010, surrounded by his family. He was loved dearly by his children and grandchildrenHe was a native of Pittsylvania County, VA- born July 31, 1921 to the late Napoleon B Jones and Stella Scruggs Jones.Rev. Jones is preceded in death by his...
Jean G. Clemmer
Jul 5, 2010
Gastonia-Jean Glenn Clemmer, 84, of 1210 E Garrison Blvd went home to be with the Lord July 5, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was a native of York County, born April 23, 1926 to the late David McAllister and Mary Kathryn Robinson Glenn. She worked at Gurney Industries for many years. She was a lifelong member of East Garrison...
Drew F. Newman
Jul 4, 2010
Dallas- Drew Farrell Newman, 61, 718 Dallas-Stanley Hwy. passed away July 4, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Okaloosa County, FL., born May 25, 1949 Drew was the son of the late George Raymond Newman and Billie Ruth King.He was a self employed auto-merchanic Survivors include his daughter, Sandy Newman of FLArrangements are private.Condolences may be made...
Sara F. Hoffman
Jul 1, 2010
Lowell-Mrs. Sara Fox Hoffman, 89, of Lowell, passed away July 1, 2010, at Emeritus Assisted Living in Charlotte surrounded by her family. She was a native of Gaston County, born to the late Charlie W. and Hannie Lou Watkins Fox, Sr. Mrs. Hoffman was a charter member of Parkwood Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, her...
Edna F. Phillips
Jun 26, 2010
Gastonia-Edna Faye Phillips,76, of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord June 26, 2010 surrounded by her family at her daughter home after fighting a long courageous battle of cancer .She was a native of Silvia, NC , born September 14, 1933 to the late Jake A. and Otelia Frizzell Cogdill She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Lorene H. Harris
Jun 26, 2010
Gastonia-Lorene Hughes Harris, 64, of 4414 Wilkinson Blvd., Gastonia passed away June 26, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Polk County, TN, born November 12, 1945 to the late Frank Lloyd and Christine Early Whitlock Hughes She retired from Century Yarn & DyeShe is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Daniel Ray Harris, a son,...
David M. Mcjunkins
Jun 18, 2010
Gastonia- David Milburn McJunkins, 57, of 1019 Wellman Street, Gastonia passed away June 18, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Mecklenburg County, born August 2, 1952 to Glyda Hall McJunkins Godfrey and Kenneth Franklin McJunkins. 3 brothers: Rick McJunkins, Steve Barnes and Larry Barnes; sister, Barbara Jean Baker; step brother and sister, Kenny and Linda McJunkins;He was...
Jim James R Torrence
Jun 14, 2010
Dallas-James Ray 'Jim' Torrence, 81, of Dallas passed away June 15, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Cabarrus County on December 26, 1929 to the late Thomas C and Eulila Hallman Torrence. Jim served in the US Navy for over 9 yrs., he was a member of the First Baptist Church, Kannapolis and worked as a barber...
Bobby E. Miller
Jun 8, 2010
DALLAS - Bobby Edward Miller, Sr., 73 of 1404 Old Spencer Mtn. Rd. went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2010 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 25, 1936, in Harrisburg to the late Rev. Harold D. Miller, Sr. and Margaret Gray West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Eugene G. Wade
Jun 6, 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...
Steven R. Conner
Jun 1, 2010
Shelby- Steven Robert Conner, 59, 2220 Hoey Church Rd. passed away June 1, 2010 at his residence.Steven was a native of Gaston County, born September 8, 1950 to the late James William and Essie Lee ConnerHe is preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Marie Hardin, and a brother, James William Conner Jr.Survivors include sisters Judy Cope, Nora Ethel Taylor,...
Melissa A. Thompson
May 28, 2010
Bessemer City- Melissa Ann Thompson, 31, of 303 N. Gate Lane, passed away May 28, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on November 13, 1978. Melissa worked at Wachovia Bank for 3 years before becoming a homemakerSurvivors include her daughters, Macey Thompson and Taylor Thompson Her parents, Johnny and Diane Hibberts of Bessemer CitySister, Tina Hibberts...
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...
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...
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...
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