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Kay Hall McManus
Feb 22, 2017
Kay Hall McManus1947 – 2017Gastonia – Kay Hall McManus, 69, entered into her Heavenly Home on February 22, 2017 with her family by her side at her residence. She was born in Gaston County to the late Wade and Anlou Long HallIn addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Hall.Left to cherish her memories...
Harold Ramseur
Feb 21, 2017
Harold Ramseur1927-2017Maiden – Harold W. Ramseur, 89, passed away on February 21, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Catawba County to the late Hubert and Jessie Gibbs Ramseur. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert Ramseur Jr. and R.D. Ramseur; grandson, Damien James. Harold loved his...
Cathy Emory
Feb 15, 2017
Cathy Emory1964– 2017Gastonia- Catherine "Cathy" Nance Emory, 52, passed away on February 15, 2017 at her residence.She was born in Columbus, Georgia to the late James Wilton and Brunhilde Streigel Nance.Cathy was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend that will be greatly missed! Left to cherish her memories includes her husband, Michael Emory; daughters, Jessica Pugh (Wacy); Karin Groth...
Margaret Whitener
Feb 14, 2017
Margaret Whitener1944-2017Margaret Emma Whitener, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully February 14, 2017. She was born March 11, 1944 in Catawba County to the late Louise Fullwood Whitener and William Howard Whitener. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Bill Whitener and Walter Whitener as well as two special nephews, Alan Whitener and Richard...
Earl Creech
Feb 9, 2017
Earl L. Creech1931-2017Lowell – Earl L. Creech – 85, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in the loving care of hospice.He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky to the late Clark Ray and Emma Hatton Creech.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Peggy Lay Creech; son, Ernest...
Joyce Knowles
Feb 7, 2017
Joyce Knowles1934 – 2017Gastonia – Joyce Gibson Knowles, 82, entered into her Heavenly Home on February 7, 2017 with her family by her side at the Robin Johnson House. She was born in Gaston County to the late Lloyd and Jeanette Hill Gibson.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Bill...
Wilma Hawkins Newton
Feb 6, 2017
Wilma Newton1927-2017Cramerton - Wilma Hawkins Newton, 89, passed away at Carillion Assisted Living, Cramerton with her loving family by her side. She was born in Danville, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Hutto Hawkins.Mrs. Newton was a member of Temple Baptist Church.Mrs. Newton is survived her two daughters, Terry Vickers and husband Steve of Winnsboro,...
Carl R. Ramsey
Feb 6, 2017
Carl R. Ramsey1934-2016Gastonia - Carl Ross Ramsey – 82 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House with his loving son and daughter in law by his side. He was born on April 21, 1934 in Gaston County to the late Ephriam and Susan Parker RamseyIn addition to his parents,...
Charles "Charlie" Lee Smith
Feb 4, 2017
Charles "Charlie" Lee Smith, 81, of Gastonia, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 4, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Charlie was born in Gastonia and was the son of the late Norman Garnett and Grace Brown Smith. Charlie was a graduate of Gastonia High School class of 1955. He was a graduate of Biscayne College...
Sheila Sanders Wall
Feb 3, 2017
Sheila Wall1958 – 2017Gastonia – Sheila Sanders Wall, 58 passed away on February 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1958 in Sumter, SC to Beauford Sanders the late Rose Mary Amerson Sanders. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by a sister Cheryl Lynn BrockSheila was a loving mother and grandmother who will...
Merlene McCaskill Chasteen
Feb 3, 2017
Merlene McCaskill Chasteen1969 – 2017Clover – Merlene McCaskill Chasteen, 47, passed away on February 4, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center Main.She was born in Gaston County to the late Daniel John and Myrtle Bostic McCaskill.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons Tyler and Isaac Chasteen, sister Susan Powell and brother Dan McCaskill.Merlene was a...
Beth Funderburk Ledford
Feb 2, 2017
Beth Ledford1972– 2017Gastonia Beth Funderburk Ledford, 44, passed away on February 2, 2017 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on November 21, 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronnie and Carolyn Taylor Funderburk, her grandson Leo Thor Ledford. Left to cherish her memories includes her sons, Gary Ledford, III, Dylan Ledford (Cristin); her pride and...
"Amy" Amieta Terry Self - Hall
Feb 1, 2017
Amieta "Amy" Terry Self, 48, of Dallas, passed away on February 1, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of Faye Self Hall and the late Steve Allen Hall.She was a graduate of North Gaston High School and enjoyed attending church.Left to cherish her memories are her mother Faye Self Hall,...
Gary Lee Brotherton
Jan 31, 2017
Gary Lee Brotherton1970-2017Charlotte- Gary Lee Brotherton, 46 passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2017 in Tampa Florida.He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 16, 1970 to the late Doris Faye Brotherton. Left to cherish his memories includes special Aunt and Uncle Shirley B. Skidmore and Jimmy Skidmore of Charlotte, NC; cousins, Tim Skidmore and wife Angie of Gastonia; Randy,...
Fran Flannery
Jan 29, 2017
Fran Flannery1941-2017Gastonia – Mary Frances "Fran" Caskey Flannery, 75, passed away on January 29, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Alfred and Ila Faye Roberts Caskey.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Elsie Gillespie and Dot Blalock and a brother Bill Caskey.Fran was a loving...
Brenda Ledford
Jan 28, 2017
Brenda Ledford1951 – 2017Gastonia – Brenda Ann Ledford, 65, passed away on January 28, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County to the late Arnold and Mildred Ledford.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Roy and Benny Ledford.Brenda was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly...
Linda Flor Hidalgo Hite
Jan 26, 2017
Linda Hidalgo Hite1948- 2017Gastonia – Linda Flor Hidalgo Hite, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, peacefully passed on January 26, 2017 in the presence of her loving husband of 46 years, Steven Hite. She was born October 12, 1948 in Beckley, WV, daughter of Manuel Hidalgo and Flor Santos Hidalgo. Her family emigrated from Peñarroya, Spain. Linda's connection with the Spanish language...
Ruby Stockton Farrell
Jan 24, 2017
Ruby Farrell1929 – 2017Gastonia – Ruby Stockton Farrell, 87, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2017 at Stanley Total Living Center surrounded by her daughters.She was born in Greenville, SC to the late Furman and Annie McLean Stockton.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Gina Little; one brother and three sisters.Ruby was a loving...
Dorothy Ringer Dowd
Jan 23, 2017
Dorothy Ringer Dowd1937 – 2017Gastonia – Dorothy Ann Ringer Dowd, 79, passed away on January 23, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Newberry, SC to the late Elbert and Imogene Barrett Ringer.Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed! Left to cherish her memories includes her children, Henry Daniel Dowd, Jr., (Amy); Tammy...
Dorothy Rae Ramsey James
Jan 22, 2017
Dorothy Ramsey James1937 – 2017Gastonia – Dorothy Rae Ramsey James, 79 passed away on January 22, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County to the late Rueben and Elzora Messer Ramsey.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil James.Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed!...
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