Obituaries

Casey W. Lyles

Casey W. Lyles

Jan 20, 2010

Gastonia-Casey Wayne Lyles, 28, of 600 King James Lane, passed away January 20, 2010 at his residence in Matthews.He was a native of Gaston County, born April 28, 1982 to Jesse Wayne Lyles and Cindy Long EdwardsHe was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Long and Sue Lyles and a brother, Shane LylesCasey worked in Marketing and sales.Survivors include...

Kevin P. Dean

Kevin P. Dean

Jan 19, 2010

Gastonia- Kevin Patrick 'Pat' Dean, 48, of Gastonia passed away January 19, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, born September 5, 1961 son of William Ray Dean and the late Esther Marie Chastain Dean.Pat worked at Gastonia Police Dept in the early 80's and worked as a welder.Survivors include his wife of 18 yrs., Crystal...

Gary B. Woolard

Gary B. Woolard

Jan 17, 2010

Gastonia-Gary Bruce Woolard, 41, of 3308 Beaty Road, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, born December 19, 1968 to Wilbert Woolard and the late Emma Mills Woolard He was preceded in death by his mother, and a sister, Diane EllerHe was an Insurance agentSurvivors include his children: Brittany, Carrie and...

Grace C. Raby

Grace C. Raby

Jan 16, 2010

Lakeland, FL- Laura Grace Raby, 85, 1554 Black Forest Dr. passed away January 16, 2010 at Palm Terrace Hospice House.She was a native of Gaston County, born March 22, 1924 to the late Otis Burgin Canipe and Ethel Elizabeth Cavney Canipe.Mrs. Raby was a retired nurse with the N.C. Orthopedic Hospital, Gastonia for many years. Grace was a charter member...

Charles R. Bell

Charles R. Bell

Jan 14, 2010

Alexis- Charles Robert Bell Jr., 58, 103 Charlotte St. passed away January 14, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was the son of the late Charles Robert and Nellie Morgan Bell Sr. Arrangements are private.Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.comWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd. Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is serving the Bell Family.

Nadine M. Roach

Nadine M. Roach

Jan 8, 2010

Gastonia- Nadine Miller Roach, 55, 1104 Baker Blvd., passed away January 8, 2010 at her residence.She was a native of Lake County, Fl., born February 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Vernon and Genevieve Inez Reagan Miller Survivors include her daughter, Amy Elizabeth Dawn Roach Ivester; Grandchildren: Malachi, Gabriel and Jeremiah Ivester; Brother: Max Kelly Miller,...

Nina W. Holcomb

Nina W. Holcomb

Jan 7, 2010

Dallas-Nina Warren Holcomb, 86, of 708 Todd Street, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County., born June 30, 1923 to the late John and Eunice Henderson WarrenShe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jestus James Holcomb, and a daughter, Loretta Dean GentryBrothers: Carl, George, Robert, Ralph and...

Billy R. Mcpeters

Billy R. Mcpeters

Jan 6, 2010

Belmont- Billy Ray McPeters, 65, passed away January 6, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late James Edgar and Marie Redd McPeters. He is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mary Berry.Survivors include two sons, Kevin R. and William McPeters, a daughter, Marie Ann Weber, four brothers, Jimmy, James, Gerald, and Timothy...

Virginia D. Wiggins

Virginia D. Wiggins

Jan 6, 2010

Gastonia-Virginia Dare Wiggins, 83, of 2755 Union Road, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Morningside Assisted Living. She was a native of Alexandria, VA., born April 30, 1926 to the late James Alexander Weaver and Bessie Millsap Weaver Short. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Chester C. Wiggins, who passed away in 1996; and a...

Donita L. Hutchins

Donita L. Hutchins

Jan 2, 2010

Gastonia-Donita Louise Hutchins, 63, 2983 Seth Court passed away January 4, 2010 at her residence. She was a native of Knoxville, Tn., born October 20, 1946 to the late Harry and Athelia Louise Farmer LippnerSurvivors include her children: Jennifer Prendergast and husband Fred; Veronica Cronin; Kelli Anderson and husband EmelioGrandchildren: Jordan Komorny, Ian Sullivan, Bella Prendergast and Kristina Hilton and...

Mary L. Harvey

Mary L. Harvey

Jan 1, 2010

Charlotte-Mary N. Harvey(nee LaMotte), 101,devoted mother of Willard A Harvey, Jr and Judy Cook, loving grandmother of Patricia Long, Merrily Romohr, Willard L. Harvey, Cardell 'Skip' Cook and Betsy Speer, Five great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren, passed away January 1, 2010 at Plantation Estates.Graveside service to be scheduled in the spring in Red Lion, PA.Special thanks given to...

Mary L. Harvey

Mary L. Harvey

Jan 1, 2010

Charlotte-Mrs. Mary LaMotte Harvey, 101, went to be with the Lord January 1, 2010 Arrangements are incomplete.Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Rd. Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Harvey Family.

Ronnie L. Underdown

Ronnie L. Underdown

Dec 31, 2009

York, SC- Ronnie Lee Underdown, 57, of 400 Brookhollow Drive, York, SC died December 31, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was a native of Gaston County, born November 25, 1952 to the late Clarence Alvin and Lucille Alma Young Underdown. Ronnie was a retired machinist.He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Ronnie Lee Underdown, Jr....

Steve A. Hall

Steve A. Hall

Dec 30, 2009

Dallas-Steve Allen Hall, 62, of 106 Healthy Way, Dallas died December 30, 2009 in Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, born March 19, 1947 to the late Ollie B and Laura HallHe was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Leon HallSteve was retired from Doug's DieselSurvivors include his wife, Faye S. HallChildren: Amy...

Johnny C. Rathbone

Johnny C. Rathbone

Dec 29, 2009

Bessemer City- Johnny Carl Rathbone, 50, 305 South 12th St. passed away December 29, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Geneva Higgins and the late Joseph Casper Thomas. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Bright Light Baptist Church, Bessemer City. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is...

Donald L. Layne

Donald L. Layne

Dec 29, 2009

Kings Mountain-Mr. Donald Lee Layne, 62, of 105 Beas Place, Kings Mountain, NC died December 29, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Pike County, KY., born January 4, 1947 to the late Andrew and Evelyn Layne of KyHe was a independent plumber. Memorial service will be at a later dateWithers & Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road,...

Sara L. Penley

Sara L. Penley

Dec 24, 2009

Lincolnton- Sara Lynn Penley, 48, 308 Grandview Lane, passed away December 24 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of Patricia Jackson and the late Roy Mitchell Friday.Arrangements are private, and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.Condolences may be made to the Penley family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.comWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd...

Alcyson H. Blaylock

Alcyson H. Blaylock

Dec 20, 2009

Stanley- Alcyson Headquist Blaylock, 52, 115 Stanfield Drive, Stanley passed away from life early Sunday morning December 20, 2009 surrounded by her family and friends. She was a native of South Bend, Indiana, born October 30, 1957 to the late Vestal R. McEndarfer and Leslie C. HeadquistAlcyson was a loving mother, wife, sister, daughter, layout person and welder. She helped...

Dawn Totherow

Dawn Totherow

Dec 16, 2009

Deedee TotherowDallas- Dawn Denise 'Deedee' Totherow, 41, of 184 Evans Lake Road, Dallas died December 16, 2009 in Durham, NC. She was a native of KY, daughter of Joseph Kenneth Lafayette Johnson and the late Linda Faye Strickland She is preceded in death by her mother, Linda Faye Strickland Survivors include her husband of 20 yrs., James 'Jim' TotherowChildren: Christopher...

Earl Conner

Earl Conner

Dec 15, 2009

Earl ConnerGastonia- William Earl Conner, 94, passed away December 15, 2009 at Carolina Care Cherryville, North Carolina.He was a native of Gaston County, NC, son of the late William A. Conner and Estelle Thomas Conner.He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 55 years Evelyn Quinn Conner. Son Earl Wade Conner, Brothers James Robert Conner, Lewis Richard...

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