Obituaries

Kenneth Thomas Shuford

Kenneth Thomas Shuford

Jan 8, 2018

Kenneth Thomas Shuford1978 - 2018Gastonia – Kenneth Thomas Shuford, 39, 208 McGregor Road, Gastonia, NC passed away January 8, 2018 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on December 1, 1978 to LouAnn Seagle Shuford and the late Kenneth Dale Shuford. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his grandfather Kenneth Leon Shuford.Kenny was a...

Fred Anderson High

Fred Anderson High

Jan 8, 2018

Rev. Fred A. High1939 - 2018 Bessemer City - Rev. Fred Anderson High, 78, entered into Heaven on Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Rev. High was born in Dallas and was the son of the late Hubert Samuel and Lula Pasour High. Rev. High was preceded in death by his parents;...

Jennifer Lynn Starnes

Jennifer Lynn Starnes

Jan 8, 2018

Jennifer Lynn Starnes, 27, passed away on January 8, 2018. She is the daughter of Andrew Starnes and Patricia Barnes.Jennifer was a former employee of FedEx.Jennifer is survived by her father, Andrew Starnes (Gastonia) and her mother, Patricia Barnes (Gastonia); brother, Justin Lunsford (Gastonia); two sisters, April Starnes (Gastonia), Brandy Winn and husband Jeff (Texas); Maternal Grandparents, Michael Barnes and...

Robin McDonald

Robin McDonald

Jan 5, 2018

Robin McDonald1959-2018Cramerton - Robin Lynn McDonald, 58, passed away on Friday, January 05, 2018 at Carolina Care & Rehabilitation of Cherryville with his loving family by his side. Robin was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late J. D. McDonald and Joye Beatty Stallings.Robin was a former employee of the City of Gastonia in the Land...

Glenn "Dan" Mitchell Flowers

Glenn "Dan" Mitchell Flowers

Jan 4, 2018

Dan Flowers1954 - 2017Gastonia – Glenn "Dan" Mitchell Flowers, 63 passed away on January 4, 2018 at Testa Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Hartsville, SC on February 10, 1954. Dan enjoyed horses, fishing, and working . He was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church and was very active. He loved spending time with...

Albert Craig Evans

Albert Craig Evans

Jan 2, 2018

Craig Evans1945 - 2017Dallas - Albert Craig Evans, Jr., 72 passed away on January 2, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on March 2, 1945 to the late Albert Craig and Evelyne Haney Evans.Craig was a graduate of Dallas High School and North Eastern Christian in Villanova, Pa. He was...

Allen Sigmon

Allen Sigmon

Dec 30, 2017

Allen Sigmon1944 - 2017Maiden - George Allen Sigmon, 73 of Maiden, North Carolina passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Sherrills Ford. He was born January 23, 1944 in Newton, North Carolina to the late George Archibald Sigmon and Alliene Bumgarner Sigmon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, of...

Jay Baker

Jay Baker

Dec 30, 2017

Jay Baker1922-2017DALLAS – Jay Thomas Baker, 95, died Saturday, December 30, 2017.Mr. Baker was born September 4, 1922 in High Shoals and was the son of the late Levi and Docia Abernathy Baker.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Edna Summey Baker, and seven sisters and one brother. Jay was the...

Catherine England Strickland

Catherine England Strickland

Dec 24, 2017

Catherine Strickland1938 - 2017Gastonia – Catherine "Cathy" England Strickland, 79 passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.She was born in South Carolina on March 13, 1938 to the late Earl and Sarah Woods England. Cathy was one of thirteen children.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Matt Bisanar

Matt Bisanar

Dec 22, 2017

Matt Bisanar1979 - 2017Gastonia – Christopher Matthew "Matt" Bisanar, 38 passed away suddenly on December 22, 2017. He was born in Gaston County on October 21, 1979 to Martin Bisanar and Jeanne Braswell Smith. He was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. Matt enjoyed golf, movies, and Star Wars. He also enjoyed playing and spending time with his girls;...

Marilyn "Mrs. Santa" Propst

Marilyn "Mrs. Santa" Propst

Dec 20, 2017

Marilyn Propst1939-2017Marilyn Propst, 78, of Gastonia, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Dec. 20, 2017. She was born on May 5, 1939 to Charles C. Davis and Georgia F. Fulcher. She is survived by her husband and the love of her life, Robert Propst "Santa", 2 brothers, James and Stephen Petrick, 3 sons, Craig, Scott and Darren...

Bryant Berrong

Bryant Berrong

Dec 19, 2017

Bryant Berrong1969 - 2017Gastonia – Ralph Bryant Berrong, 48 passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on October 17, 1969 to the late Wanda Mae Rogers Berrong and James Rayfield. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother Joey Rayfield and his sister Clancy V....

Kate Lewis Howington

Kate Lewis Howington

Dec 19, 2017

Kate Lewis Howington1934 - 2017Gastonia –Kate Lewis Howington, 83, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House with her loving family by her side.She was born in Gaston County on August 24, 1934 to the late Melbourne and Ruth Glover Lewis. Kate was a member of United Baptist Church. Kate worked at Homelite/John Deere and CaroMont...

Linda Russell Smith

Linda Russell Smith

Dec 18, 2017

Linda Russell Smith1941 - 2017Gastonia –Linda Lorene Russell Smith, 76, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on December 18, 2017.She was born in Gaston County on July 29, 1941 to the late James Russell and Desma Jones Russell Wellman. Linda was preceded in death by her brothers; Jimmy, Donnie, and Bob Russell; step-father, Claude Otis Wellman.Linda was active in...

Don Lee

Don Lee

Dec 18, 2017

Mt. Holly - Donald "Don" Edward Lee, 76, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Monday, December 18, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Don was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Graham Westley and Bonnie Dowdle Lee. Don formerly worked for Clariant Corporation, Mt. Holly. Don loved music of all sorts,...

Gail Rankin Trado

Gail Rankin Trado

Dec 18, 2017

Gail Rankin Trado1939 - 2017Gastonia – Gail Rankin Trado, 78, entered into Heaven on Monday, December 18, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. Gail was born in Lowell and was the daughter of the late Leonard E. Rankin, Sr. and Mary Riley Rankin.Gail was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister and grandmother and will be...

Michael George Gentile

Michael George Gentile

Dec 15, 2017

Michael Gentile1961 - 2017Cramerton – Michael George Gentile, 56 passed away suddenly on December 15, 2017 at his residence.He was born in Aliquippa, PA. on February 26, 1961 to the late Guy Gentile and Eleanor Pancottini. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Richard.Michael enjoyed traveling, hunting and gardening. He was a great cook...

Donnie Griggs

Donnie Griggs

Dec 11, 2017

Donnie Griggs1945-2017Gastonia - Donnie Ledford Griggs, 72, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Donnie was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Marie Tench Ledford.Donnie was a graduate of Ashley High School and retired from Bell South where she worked many...

Steve Coleman

Steve Coleman

Dec 9, 2017

Steve Coleman1947 - 2017 Dallas – Steve Hoyt Coleman, 69 passed away on December 9, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 21, 1947 to the late James Hoyt and Eulla Mae Mason Coleman. Steve was a member of Community Baptist Church, Dallas. He worked for Wireless Communications and gave many years of dedicated service before...

Zaidyn Nathaniel Penland

Zaidyn Nathaniel Penland

Dec 5, 2017

Zaidyn Nathaniel PenlandGastonia – Zaidyn Nathaniel Penland - Our little angel was called to Heaven on December 5, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Amber Penland and his two sisters.A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, December 15th at Gaston Memorial Park. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road,...

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