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Charles R. Edison
Dec 15, 2009
Dallas- Charles Rhyne Edison, 77 of Dallas died December 15, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, born September 1, 1932 to the late Thomas Woodrow and Lena 'Lucy' Rhyne EdisonCharles was retired CLA with Southern Bell with over 31 years of service. He was a US Army, Korean War veteran, member of Holy Communion Lutheran...
Steve P. Jackson
Dec 9, 2009
Gastonia- Steve Pat Jackson, 81, 1701 E. Ozark Ave, Gastonia died December 9, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, NC, son of the late Max and Mazie Sisk JacksonHe is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Helen Railey Jackson; daughter, Diane Jackson Walker; grandson, Danny Walker; brothers, Richard and Ken JacksonMr. Jackson was...
Myrtle B. Carson
Dec 7, 2009
Gastonia- Myrtle Brookshire Carson, 88, of Gastonia died December 7, 2009 at Rehab and Health Care of Gastonia. She was a native of Greenville County, SC, daughter of the late William Bryan and Pearl Powell Brookshire.She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul W. Carson and a brother, James B. Brookshire. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law:...
John E. Cates
Dec 6, 2009
Mike CatesGastonia- John Michael Cates, 58, 708 Warton Ct. passed away December 6, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was the son of the late Kenneth Earl and Billie Joyce Messimer Cates.Services are private. Condolences may be made to the family at withersandwhisenantfuneral.comWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Rd. Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Cates family.
Madeline B. Powell
Nov 27, 2009
Gastonia ' Madeline Bodie Powell, 67, died November 27, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Newberry County, SC, daughter of the late Milton Leroy and Ora Lee Smith BodieShe was a member of New Hope Baptist Chruch, she attended First Free Will Baptist Church.She is preceded in death by her parentsSurvivors include children: Billy and wife Dana...
Edna P. Holston
Nov 26, 2009
Belmont- Edna Pinnix Holston, 85, of Belmont died November 26, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Forsyth County, NC, daughter of the late Charlie and Agnes Boyd PinnixSurvivors include a daughter: Joyce H Douglas of Rock Hill, SCGrandchildren: Angela and Issac Kannon of Belmont, Anita and Keith Chambers of Rock Hill, SC, Larry Douglas, Jr, Scotty and...
Patricia J. Bass
Nov 25, 2009
Gastonia- Patricia James Bass, 67 of Gastonia died November 25, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gastonia, NC, daughter of the late Robert and Elsie James West.She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Elsie James West, her husband Morris Brooks BassSurvivors include her children: Kenneth Bowen and wife Teresa+ Bandy,Steven Bass, Debbie Bradshaw...
John E. Benoit
Nov 25, 2009
John Edward BenoitGastonia-John Edward Benoit, 69, of 605 Colorado Ct., Gastonia died November 25, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Enosburg Falls, VT., son of Veronica King Benoit and the late Leon George BenoitHe was a member of Riverwood Worship Center, a volunteer fireman with Level Cross Fire Department and a veteran of the 82nd AirborneSurvivors include...
Jim J. Vitacek
Nov 19, 2009
GastoniaJames Joseph 'Jim' Vitacek, 70, of Gastonia passed away November 19, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Cook County, IL, son of the late Joseph and Bozena Wortner Vitacek.He was a retired engineerSurvivors include his wife Joy Wermund VitacekSons: Christopher VitacekCondolence may be made to the family at withersandwhisenantfuneral.comWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Rd. Gastonia...
Erma M. Lewis
Nov 19, 2009
York, SC- Erma Moore Lewis, 95, of York, SC died November 19, 2009 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living, Rock Hill, South Carolina. She was a native of Elliott, Maryland, daughter of the late Herman Winfield and Stella F Hurley Moore.Survivors include her children: Paul B. Kelley and Ruth Anne Dodson both of Wilmington, DE.; Mary E. Balbi of York, SCBrother:...
Mary C. Farris
Nov 18, 2009
Mary FarrisKings Mountain- Mary Frances Carroll Farris, 73, 526 Ross Rd. passed away November 18, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late Irby Hemphill and Minnie Lee Spurling Carroll.She attended True Vine Church of God.She is preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Eugene and Cleotus Carroll. Survivors include...
Carl Dale Hammonds
Nov 12, 2009
Carl Dale Hammonds, 27, formerly of Charlotte went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on November 12, 2009. Carl was born in Pembroke, NC. He was a loving husband and father of 4 beatiful children. He worked with his father Ronnie Locklear, Sr.and his younger brother Ronnie Locklear, Jr. who preceded him in death four years ago.Survivors include his...
Charles R. Hackett
Nov 10, 2009
Dallas- Charles Ronald Hackett, 69, 133 Lutz Dr. passed away November 10, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Wayne County, Michigan, son of the late Charles Henry Hackett and Beatrice LaCroix. Arrangements are private.Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Rd. Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
Robert F. Smithey
Nov 6, 2009
DallasRobert Franklin Smithey, 71 of 2602 Philadelphia Church Road, Dallas died November 6, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Wilkes County, NC, born January 30,1938 to the late William Robert and Rosie Gentle SmitheyMr. Smithey was retired from the Furniture IndustryArrangements are by Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia
Joe-Marlowe Fitzgerald
Nov 4, 2009
Marlowe- FitzgeraldGastonia- Joseph Marlowe Fitzgerald, 74, of 127 Buena Vale Drive, Gastonia passed away November 4, 2009 at his residence.He was a native of Haberstam County, GA. born April 22, 1935, son of the late Albert and Louise Tench FitzgeraldJoe was a Korea War and Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Marines, and in the National Guard for 18 yrs....
John M. Greenlee
Nov 3, 2009
John Murray Greenlee, 94, died November 3, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Forsyth County, born February 4, 1915, son of the late John G. and Fronia Horton Greenlee. He was a World War II Merchant Marine, and a retired furniture salesman. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Lance Murray Greenlee, brothers,and...
Margie B. Evans
Nov 1, 2009
Gastonia- Margie B. Evans, 92, of Gastonia, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Alarka (Swain County), NC, daughter of the late Pierce V. and Martha Brendle Barker. She was an owner/operator of New Hope Shell Station.She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Pedie Jenkins, second husband, Thomas Joe Evans, son,...
Mary Loudell Bowen
Oct 31, 2009
Gastonia- Mary Loudell Bowen, 86, of Gastonia died October 31 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Georgia, daughter of the late Johnny Mitchell Sorrow and Elizabeth Louise Colbert Sorrow.Mary Loudell was a life long member of a local Baptist Church, a retired sewing machine operator, and the youngest of fifteen children who has preceded her in death....
Evelyn D. Brown
Oct 29, 2009
Gastonia- Evelyn Dye Brown, 79, passed away October 29, 2009 at Brian Center. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Wilbur Edison and Alda Scruggs Dye.She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ray Dye,and a grandson, Steve Brown Jr. She was retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital where she was a registered nurse assistant.Survivors...
Doug (. Badger
Oct 27, 2009
GastoniaKarl Douglas 'Doug' Badger, 57, 2707 Monterey Park Drive, Gastonia formerly of Kings Mt., died October 27, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, born October 16, 1952, son of Myrtle Barber Badger and the late Charles Larry BadgerHe was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, and a member of Garver Memorial Baptist Church. Doug worked...
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