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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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