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Obituaries
Sharon Gail Atchley Atkins
Mar 29, 2017
Sharon Atchley Atkins1945-2017Sharon Atchley Atkins, 71, formerly of Cherryville, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice of Newton, North Carolina with her loving family by her side. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and was the daughter of the late Dale and Nora Nuchols Atchley.Mrs. Atkins was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister Mrs....
Calvin Raeford Carter
Mar 28, 2017
Calvin Carter1944-2017Gastonia – Calvin Raeford Carter, 73, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 28, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Wayne County to the late Raeford Warrick Carter and Sallie Womble Carter.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved fur baby Storm.Calvin was a loving husband, father...
Faye Jenkins Gulliford
Mar 27, 2017
Faye Jenkins Gulliford 1927-2017Faye Jenkins Gulliford, 90, passed away on March 27, 2017, at Terrace Ridge Assisted Living.She was a native of Gaston County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Laban B. and Blanche Pressley Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Billy Cook Gulliford and daughter Janet Faye...
Mark William Kitris
Mar 25, 2017
Mark Kitris, Sr.1936-2017Concord- Mark William Kitris, Sr., 80 passed away on March 25, 2017 at Brookdale, Union.Mark was a native of Bethlehem, PA, son of the late William Mark Kitris and Gladys Viola Miller Kitris.Survivors include his son, Mark W. Kitris, Jr and a daughter Kym Kitris-Hall; Grandchildren Jordan-McKenzie Hall, Colton-Paul Hall and Mychael KitrisMemorial service will be 4:00 p.m.,...
April Huffman Ramsey
Mar 24, 2017
April Ramsey1983 – 2017Kings Mountain- April Huffman Ramsey, 34, entered into her Heavenly Home on March 24, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County, North Carolina. April will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and daughter. She did not lose her battle with cancer….. She lived graciously and courageously with it...
Boyce Weathers
Mar 23, 2017
Boyce Weathers1932-2017Gastonia – Willie Boyce Weathers, 84 passed away on March 23, 2017.Boyce was a native of Lauren, SC, son of the late Haynes A Weathers and Bertha Sutton Weathers.In additional to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Shelby Jean Stewart Weathers, brothers James, Glenn, Clifton; sisters Vernell Long, Barbara Fredale; four step brothers and two...
Jon Alan Clemmer
Mar 21, 2017
Jon Clemmer1946-2017Dallas – Jon Alan Clemmer, 70 passed away peacefully on March 21, 2017 at Robin Johnson House with his family by his side.Jon was born in Arkansas to the late Doyle Deaton Clemmer, Sr. and Clairetta Harris Clemmer. He was a lifetime member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church where he served in the choir. Jon loved music, he enjoyed...
Flora Beatrice Boyd
Mar 16, 2017
Flora Beatrice Boyd1918 – 2017Gastonia- Flora Beatrice Boyd, 98, entered into her Heavenly Home on March 16, 2017 at Brookdale Assisted Living - Union.She was born in Gaston County on October 7, 1918 to the late John and Patricia Chaney Boyd.Bea retired from Wix Filters, Dana Corporation with over 38 years of service.In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Debbie and Clyde "C,J." Hall
Mar 15, 2017
CJ Hall 1948-2017Debbie Hall 1954-2017Gastonia – Clyde Johnny "C.J." Hall, 68 passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 at Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late O.B. Hall and Laura Hall. Clyde enjoyed spending time with his family; he loved spending time at the ocean, fishing and baseball.Clyde and Debbie were married 43 years....
Bobby Jenkins
Mar 15, 2017
Bobby Jenkins1947-2017Bessemer City - Robert Rhyne "Bobby" Jenkins, 69 of Bessemer City and Ellenboro passed away peacefully on March 15, 2017 at Robin Johnson House with his loving wife, beloved sister and brother at his bedside.Bobby did not lose his battle with cancer…. HE LIVED the last four weeks since his diagnosis graciously and courageously! He will be greatly missed...
Mike Huss
Mar 15, 2017
Mike Huss1945-2017Cramerton- George Michael "Mike" Huss, 71 passed away peacefully on March 15, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in the loving care of hospice.He was born in Gaston County, to the late George Brice Huss, Jr., and Mickie Thomas Huss.Mike retired from Freightliner with over 30 years of service.He is survived by his wife, Delores Hardin Huss; his children...
Mary Lou Helms
Mar 14, 2017
Mary Lou Helms1940 – 2017Gastonia- Mary Lou Helms, 76, entered into her Heavenly Home on March 14, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaffney, SC to the late John W. and Nora Kirkendall Yarborough.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Kimberly Louise Helms,1child, 2 brothers, 1 sister and 1 grandchild.Mary Lou...
Terry McKinney
Mar 10, 2017
Terry McKinney1958-2017Dallas – Terry Allen McKinney, 58 passed away on March 10, 2017.He was born in Gaston County on June 28, 1958 to the late Bud and Reba Rish McKinney.Terry worked in construction most of his life Pioneer Construction.He is survived by his son, Jeremy McKinney, grandchildren Pamela, Olivia and Carter; sisters Tomie M Benton (Gary), Toni M Coin; nieces...
Marilyn Ann Estes
Mar 9, 2017
Marilyn Ann Estes1956 – 2017Ranlo- Marilyn Ann Estes, 60 entered into her Heavenly Home on March 9, 2017 at her residence.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Washington Estes and Agnes Grady Estes.Sister, Emma Huffman, Her fur baby MinnieLeft to cherish her memories includes her companion of 20 years, Ricky Smith; her children Charlie Mathis, Crystal Mathis and...
John Martin
Mar 5, 2017
John Martin1966-2017Hope Mills, NC – John Wesley Martin – 50, formerly of Gastonia passed away on March 5, 2017 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County to the late Franklin Delano and Mildred Louise Pruitt Martin.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Franklin Delano Martin, Jr. and David Ray Martin.He is survived by...
Matt Bess
Mar 3, 2017
Matt Bess1973-2017Gastonia- Matthew Lee "Matt" Bess, 44, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 at his residence.Matt was a graduate of Ashbrook High School. He enjoyed playing golf, time at the beach and spending time with family. He did not lose his battle with cancer. He lived graciously and courageously with it until the very end. He will be greatly...
Selma Solomon Brown
Feb 28, 2017
Selma Brown1923 – 2017Gastonia – Selma Solomon Brown, 93, passed away February 28, 2017 at Carillon Assisted Living.She was born in Davidson County, NC to the late Paul and Lina Lindsay Solomon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Ned Brown, sister, Pat Campbell and her brother, Harold Solomon.Selma was a loving mother...
Forest C. Garver
Feb 24, 2017
Forest C. Garver1929-2017Gastonia – Forest Carmie Garver, 87 of Charlotte formerly of Gastonia passed away peacefully February 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Brookdale New Hope Assisted Living.Forest was a native of Gaston County, born December 18, 1929 to the late Reverend C.V. Garver and Laura Norman Garver.He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife...
Paul Rathbone
Feb 24, 2017
Paul Rathbone1949-2017Bessemer City – Paul Monroe Rathbone, 68, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Haywood County to the late Faraday and Hazel Stiles Rathbone.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Rathbone and grandchildren, T.J. and Cassie; brothers, Roy Lee, Jimmy and Ronnie Rathbone.Paul was...
Dana Blake
Feb 22, 2017
Dana Blake1963 – 2017Dallas – Dana Sue Blake, 53, entered into her Heavenly Home on February 22, 2017.She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Blake, brother, Grant Blake and sister, Clara.Left to cherish her memories includes her son Blake Leopard and fiancée K'La Leonhardt; mother, Dottie Jenkins Blake; Dana's Fiancé, Mike Warren Celebration of Life Service will be...
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