Obituaries

Frances B. Thomas

Frances B. Thomas

Apr 2, 2010

Dallas- Frances Bowman Thomas, 83, 205 North College Street, went home to be with the Lord April 2, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was affectionately known to her many students and co-workers as Mrs. Thomas She was loved dearly by her children and grandchildrenShe was a native of York County, born August 27, 1926 to the late Lonnie A....

William L. Chipps

William L. Chipps

Apr 2, 2010

Dallas-William Lawrence Chipps, 65, 108 East Gibbs Street, passed away April 2, 2010 at Robin Johnson House. He was a native of Harrison County, WV., son of the late Hartzel and Lola Frances Hull Forbus. He was a retired truck driver, and a US Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Linda Jean Jarrell ChippsMemorial service will be at a later...

Troy C. Childers

Troy C. Childers

Mar 24, 2010

Troy Childers1951-2010 Belmont- Troy Cline Childers, 58 of 1006 Catawba St, passed away March 24, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.He was born May 23, 1951 in Franklin, NC, to the late William S and Martha Childers. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert Earl ChildersHe served in the U.S....

Marshall Barker

Marshall Barker

Mar 22, 2010

GastoniaMr. Marshall Barker, 52, of 4535 Crowders Crest Drive, Gastonia passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born June 23, 1957, son of the late J.D. and Peggy Deal Barker.Survivors include his children,Matthew Barker and Amiee BarkerSoulmate, Debra Matthews and a bestfriend since 3rd grade, Rodney Hawkins; Sister, Deborah Ann Barker and...

Susan W. Penley

Susan W. Penley

Mar 18, 2010

Susan Wilson Penley1965-2010 Belmont-Susan Denine Wilson Penley, 45, of 2010 A Castleton Court, Belmont died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at her residence.She was born February 11, 1965 in Gaston County, daughter of the late James Hoyt Wilson, Jr. and Billie Jean CookSusan worked at Wix Corp., Dana Plant for over 17 yrs.,she was a member of the M. S. Foundation...

Carolyn W. Jones

Carolyn W. Jones

Mar 18, 2010

Carolyn Jones1949-2010 Dallas-Carolyn Wooten Jones, 61, of 600 E. Henry Street, Belmont formerly of Dallas passed away March 18, 2010 at her daughters residence.She was born March 3, 1949 in Gaston County.Carolyn was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her sisters: Mary Houser and Deborah Wooten; brothers, Richard Dale Wooten and Eric Todd WootenSurvivors include her daughter, Donna Lynn...

Jenny C. Meredith

Jenny C. Meredith

Mar 15, 2010

Lincolnton- Virginia Lucille Crisp 'Jenny' Meredith, 73, passed away March 15, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John Arville and Blanche Curtis Crisp. She was the owner of a Printing Business. She received her Business degree from York Technical College in computer program.She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Edgar H. Herms

Edgar H. Herms

Mar 15, 2010

Gastonia-Edgar Henderson Herms, went to his heavenly home at the age of 95 at Belaire Health Care Center on March 15, 2010. He was a native of Gaston County, born September 14, 1914 to the late William Henderson and Molly Cloninger Herms. He was retired from Rex Mill #1 with over 40 yrs. service. He was the oldest lifelong member...

Edward L. Cobb

Edward L. Cobb

Mar 9, 2010

Gastonia-Edward Lee Cobb, 45, of 2619 Sherry Lane., Gastonia passed away. He was a native of Oklahoma City, son of Edward and Betty Phillips Cobb. He was a retired truck driver and Police Officer. He served in the Army and National Guard Private interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, LincolntonWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144...

Robert J. Steiner

Robert J. Steiner

Mar 9, 2010

Gastonia- Robert James Steiner, 56, passed away March 9, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was born August 22, 1953 and was the son of the late George and Phyllis Strong Steiner.Services 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 Steiner Family.

Mae B. Sigmon

Mae B. Sigmon

Mar 9, 2010

Mae Sigmon1912-2010 Mrs. Mae Barrier Sigmon, 98, of 2300 Aberdeen Blvd., passed away March 8, 2010 at the Gaston Memorial HospitalShe was born February 2, 1912 in Avery County, daughter of the late Grady and Minnie Biggerstaff BarrierShe was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands Alexander Cromwell Cashion and Jake Sigmon, her children, Sarah Barnes, Hazel Payne, Doris...

Rebecca S. Eagan

Rebecca S. Eagan

Mar 8, 2010

Dallas- Rebecca Sue Eagan, 50, passed away March 8, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Macon County, IL born August 28, 1959 to Walter Raymond and Patricia Ann Scroggins.She is preceded in death by her Maternal Grandmother: Olive Fern Jones, Paternal Grandmother: Mae Scroggins Baker and Paternal Grandfather: Nelson Scroggins.Survivors include: her parents; her former husband and...

Judy P. Mckee

Judy P. Mckee

Mar 7, 2010

DALLAS - Judy Paulette McKee, 55, of 322 Pine Street, Dallas, passed away March 7, 2010 at the Robin Johnson House.She was born March 19, 1954, in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Lewis Parks and Jessie Mae Anderson MooreShe was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Diane Phillips.Judy was a member of Dallas Foursquare Gospel Church,...

Keith A. Smith

Keith A. Smith

Mar 7, 2010

Keith Smith1949-2010 Mt. Holly-Keith Adrian Smith, 61, passed away March 7, 2010 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was born January 21, 1949 in Lenior County, son of the late William L. and Mertie Wilson SmithKeith served in the Army during the Vietnam WarHe was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Larry SmithSurvivors include his wife, Audrey Allen Smith;Daughters: Loretta...

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...

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