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Naomi F. Abernathy

Jun 16, 2009

Gastonia- Mrs. Naomi Smart Abernathy, 75, of 1000 Harper Road, Gastonia died June 16, 2009 at Belaire Health Care Center. She was a native of Clover, SC born July 23, 1933, she was the daughter of the late David Edward Smart and Lena McDaniel Smart. Preceded in death by her parents, her Husband, Leonard R Abernathy, Sr, a son, Leonard...

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Braeden D. Benavidez

Jun 14, 2009

Gastonia- Braeden David Benavidez, 5 wks old, of 906 E Mauney Street, Gastonia passed away June 14, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his parents, Christian David Benavidez and DeAnna Michelle Brown of the home Grandparents: Starr and Jeff Brown, Linda and Fred Peck, and Norberto Benavidez and family, Great Grandparents, Paula and Michael Lineberger and family, cousins Janie...

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John H. Smith

Jun 4, 2009

Gastonia- John Henry Smith Jr., 51, passed away July 4, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, the son of John Henry Smith Sr. and the late Lois Nolene Bost Smith. He was the owner/operator of Johnny's Garage and Wrecker Service, serving Gaston County since 1945. He is survived by his father John Henry Smith, Sr....

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Clarence W. Brackins

Jun 3, 2009

GASTONIA - Clarence Woodward "Joe" Brackins, 83, went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2009. A native of Erwin, Tenn., he was born Nov. 6, 1925, son of the late Fuller and Bertha Adkins Brackins. He was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church and a member of Indian River Chapter 27 Masonic Lodge in Indialantic, Florida,...

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Evelyn Wooten

May 31, 2009

GASTONIA - Evelyn B. "Jodie" Wooten, 85 of Gaston Place went home to be with the Lord May 31, 2009. She was the daughter of the late John and Lessie Ballard of Mount Holly. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie Hooper, Mary Frances and Jarvis Brooks, Sheila and Steve Barber; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one...

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Jane G. Haney

May 31, 2009

DALLAS - Jane Guy Haney, 85, of 124 Puett Drive, died May 31, 2009, at her residence. She was a native of Haywood County, born Aug. 29, 1923, to the late Richard and Artie Guy. She was a retired seamstress with Danoca. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 50 years, Lawson Van Haney;...

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Pamela J. Davis

May 29, 2009

Jean Davis Gastonia- Mrs. Pamela Jean Davis, 60, of 228 King George Lane, Gastonia died May 29, 2009 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lucy Whitworth, and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She worked as a Service Representative for Wachovia for over 15 years. Survivors include her husband of 41 years Dwight Gerry Davis, son Dwight Gerry Davis, Jr., and...

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Joel S. Lance

May 28, 2009

Bessemer City- Joel Seafus Lance, 47, of 773 Costner School Road, Bessemer City died May 28, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> He was a native of Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late<o:p></o:p> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in...

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Margot C. Vogt

May 13, 2009

Gastonia- Margot C. Vogt passed away quietly at MeadowWood Nursing Center in Gastonia on the afternoon of May 13, 2009 at the age of 88, following a long battle with Alzeheimers disease. The late Mrs. Margot Clementine Vogt of Gastonia, was preceded in death by her husband , Dr. J. William Vogt, Jr. of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. She leaves behind...

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Cesar S. Gonzales

May 10, 2009

Gastonia- Cesar Serrano Gonzales, 19, 2358 Pineview Lane Gastonia passed away May 10 2009. He was a native of Veracruz Mexico, son of David Serrano and Flor Gonzales. He was a Student at Ashbrook High School. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 pm, Tuesday May 12 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Rev. Lincon Guerra and Rev. Steve Solis...

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Margaret A. Grooms

May 3, 2009

Dallas- Margaret Ann Beer Grooms, 79, died May 3, 2009 at The Brian Center Gastonia. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John F. and Cora King Beer. She was retired from the Textile Industry, and attended Lowell Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of almost 20...

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Benny W. Britton

May 2, 2009

Dallas Benny Willis Britton, 62, died Saturday, May 2, 2009 at The Robin Johnson House . He was a native of Gaston County, born July 24, 1946 to the late Benjamin Washington and Katherine Black Willis Britton. Preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Gloria B. Leonard Benny was a Vietnam War Veteran in the U.S. Navy, and...

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Benny W. Britton

May 2, 2009

Dallas Benny Willis Britton, 62, died Saturday, May 2, 2009 at The Robin House House. He was a native of Gaston County, born July 24, 1946 to the late Benjamin Washington and Katherine Black Willis Britton. Preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Gloria B. Leonard Benny retired from AT & T. Survivors include his wife of 42...

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Juanita Daniels

Apr 29, 2009

Gastonia- Mrs. Juanita Cline Daniels, 74 of 1251 E Hudson Blvd, died April 29, 2009 at Terrace Ridge. She was a native of Catawba County, daughter of the late Clifton Durwood and Elsie Campbell Cline. Mrs. Daniels retired from A B Carter with 25 years of service. Juanita's life was her children and grand-children. She was a member of Chapel...

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Grace G. Elledge

Apr 29, 2009

Dallas - Grace Moore Gilreath Elledge, age 101, Dallas, NC, made her crossing on April 29, 2009, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. One of four children, she was born October 14, 1907, to Judge Charles Gentry Gilreath, a lifelong attorney and Mayor of Wilkesboro, NC, and Mary Fidelia Moore Gilreath, who died of tuberculosis when Mrs. Elledge was seven. After high...

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Lisa M. Padgett

Apr 28, 2009

GASTONIA - Lisa Marie Padgett, 29, 202 Ridgefield Lane, passed away April 28, 2009, at Gaston Memorial Hospi-tal. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Richard Darwin and Toni Stainback Padgett. Lisa was a dispatcher for CPI Home Security. Survivors include a daughter, BreAnna Leigh Chavis and BreAnna's father, Lee Chavis both of Stanley; brothers, Lee...

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Robbie Linton

Apr 26, 2009

DALLAS - Jason Robbie Linton, 21, of 304 Kudzu Lane, died April 27, 2009, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, Ill. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Connie Williams, Loris C. Linton Sr. Survivors include mother and stepfather, Ivy and Barbara Henry of Dallas; father, Loris C. Linton Jr. of Rochell IL; brothers, Jonathan McQuillian of...

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James D. Coblentz

Apr 21, 2009

Bessemer City- James Douglas Coblentz, 49, of Bessemer City, passed away April 21st 2009 at Gaston Memoral Hospital. He was a native of Wayne County, Ohio, and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Coblentz was very outgoing, and loved to work in the yard. He was also an avid lover of animals, and was retired from Watkins Trucking....

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Ashley Branch

Apr 20, 2009

Charlotte- Ashley Lauren Branch, 20, of 10856 Holly Ridge Blvd., Charlotte died Monday April 20, 2009. She was a native of Gaston County born January 13, 1989, daughter of Jeffery Branch and Shannon Pentolino Branch. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Johnny Branch Survivors include her daughter Kaylen Shae of the home, her mother Shannon Pentolino Branch of...

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Ernest E. Cox

Apr 19, 2009

GASTONIA - Mr. Ernest Edward Cox, 77, of 402 N. Magnolia St., died April 19, 2009, at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Arnie and Maggie Brannon Cox. He retired from Westvaco Company. Mr. Cox was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by his...

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