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Ralph Dale
Sep 25, 2016
Reverend Dr. Ralph Dale1929-2016Gastonia – The Reverend Dr. Ralph Russell Dale, 87, went to be with Lord peacefully with his family surrounding him on September 25, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.He was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri in 1929 to the late Louie and Katie Dale. He is preceded in death by his brother Lloyd Dale...
Richard F. Availa
Sep 24, 2016
Richard F. Avila1930-2016Richard F. Avila, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Fayetteville. He was born in Raton, New Mexico.Mr. Avila retired from the United States Army and Cumberland County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Avila is survived by his wife, Billie Starrett Avila; daughters, Cathy Palaita and husband Mike, Angela Dial and husband Stephen, Stephanie Garison and...
David Rhyne
Sep 24, 2016
David Rhyne1978-2016Gastonia-David Shawn Rhyne, 38, passed on September 24, 2016 at home.He was born in Gaston County on August 3, 1978 to Charles Rhyne and the late Pamela Corley.David loved the beach and bowling and was looking forward to going back to work in the medical field. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors...
Ken Pressley
Sep 22, 2016
Ken Pressley1936-2016Gastonia – Kenneth Franklin Pressley, 80, joined our heavenly Father peacefully at the Robin Johnson House on September 22, 2016 surrounded by his family and in the devoted, loving care of hospice.He was born in Gaston County on August 16, 1936 to the late Charles and Ruby Bolin Pressley.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Frank Killian
Sep 21, 2016
Frank Killian, Jr.1940-2016Maiden- Frank Killian, Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2016 at his residence.He was born in Catawba County on May 15, 1940 to the late Willie Cook Killian and Frank Killian, Sr.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Joann Christopher Killian.Survivors include his daughter, Carol Davis and husband Terry...
Gael Lan Valladers Torres
Sep 21, 2016
Gastonia – Gael Lan Valladers Torres - Our little angel was called to Heaven on September 21, 2016. He is survived by his parents; Lisa and Donaldo TorresVisitation will be held on Sunday, September 25th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the home 211 South Weldon Street, Gastonia, North Carolina. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant Funeral...
Ellen Hatchell McCall
Sep 20, 2016
Ellen H. McCall1932-2016Dallas- Ellen Hatchell McCall, 84 passed away peacefully on September 20, 2016 at her residence.She was born in Hartsville, South Carolina on June 7, 1932 to the late Frank and Rosebud Hatchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters.Ellen was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she sang...
Vera Carpenter
Sep 19, 2016
Vera Carpenter1925-2016Gastonia – Vera Mauney High Carpenter, 91, entered into her Heavenly Home peacefully on September 19, 2016 at Peak Resources. She was born in Gaston County on July 20, 1925 to the late Robert Franklin and Edna Grace Mauney High. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Dan Goodman Carpenter;...
Sonny Franklin
Sep 14, 2016
Sonny Franklin1961-2016Bessemer City- Vaughn "Sonny" Franklin, Jr., 54, passed away on September 14, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on December 9, 1961 to the late Carrie Biddix and Vaughn Franklin, Sr.Most knew him by "Sonny". He worked in the past with his brother doing asbestos work and enjoyed that trade. Sonny had a passion...
Kenyard Whorley
Sep 11, 2016
Kenyard R. Whorley, Sr.1939-2016Gastonia – Kenyard Ray Whorley, Sr., 76 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2016.He was born in Earl, NC on October 11, 1939 to the late Bill and Ruby WhorleyIn addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Bernice Miller Whorley and daughter, Christina Kenyard worked as...
Wanda Brackett Conley
Sep 9, 2016
Wanda Brackett Conley1929-2016Gastonia – Ms. Wanda B. Conley, 86, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2016, after being surrounded by family who ushered her into Heaven by singing her favorite hymns. She was born in Gastonia, N.C., on October 3, 1929, to the late Ross O. Brackett, Sr., and Lucy E. Brackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Jim Thomas
Sep 5, 2016
Jim Thomas1961-2016Dallas- James Morris "Jim" Thomas, 56 formerly of Cherryville, passed away September 5, 2016.He was born in Gastonia on January 25, 1961 to the late Max Alton Thomas and Frances Bowman Thomas.Jim is survived by his daughter Jamie Michelle Richardson and husband Adam, grandchildren, Xavier and Audrey, brothers, Max Thomas, Jr., Joe Thomas and Scott Thomas and wife Jeanette,...
Wadelene Allen
Sep 2, 2016
Wadelene Allen1932-2016Gastonia – Miss Wadelene Allen, 84, entered into her Heavenly Home on September 2, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House. She was born in Gaston County on July 18, 1932 to the late John Hugh Allen and Mildred Elmina Ham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother George Allen. Miss Allen was a...
Jack Sarvis
Aug 29, 2016
Jack Allen Sarvis1949-2016Gastonia – Jack Allen Sarvis, 67, went to be with the Lord on August 29th at his residence. He was born in Gaston County on February 8, 1949 and the son of the late Earl and Aileen Wellman Sarvis. As a young man he attended church at First Baptist Church and was baptized. Jack moved to Wilmington, Delaware...
Ronnie Funderburk
Aug 28, 2016
Ronnie Funderburk1957-2016Gastonia – Ronnie Dean Funderburk, 59 passed away on Sunday, August 28th at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on February 18, 1957 to Harold Dean and Bonnie Kelly Funderburk.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Dennis, and a great grandson Leo Thor Ledford.Ronnie loved western movies and making people laugh. He...
Jody Perry Barlow
Aug 25, 2016
Jody Barlow1969-2016Gastonia – Jody Perry Barlow, 46 formerly of Lenoir passed away August 25, 2016.He was born in Caldwell County on November 21, 1969 to Perry and Jean Williams Barlow.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Cricket Clark.Jody worked in construction most of his life.Survived by his fiancée, Teresa Hancock; sons, Steven Hancock and...
Tammy Louise Self Langley
Aug 23, 2016
Tammy Self Langley1967-2016Dallas - Tammy Louise Self Langley, 49 entered into her Heavenly Home on August 23, 2016 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on April 28, 1967 to the late Howard Self and Peggy Bradley Smith Survivors include her husband George Langley; her children Michael, Ricky, Rebecca and Kimberly;Her brothers Buddy, David and Mark, sisters Brenda, Debbie,...
Leland Robinson
Aug 21, 2016
Leland Robinson1939-2016Gastonia – James Leland Robinson, 77 passed away peacefully on August 21, 2016 at Gastonia Rehab and Health Center with his loving family by his side.He was born in Gaston County on July 15, 1939 to Leland Jenkins and Ruth Bailey Robinson.Leland enjoyed golf, fishing, and reading and loved to cook. He attended NC State and was an avid...
Grady Franklin Huggins
Aug 20, 2016
Grady F Huggins1934-2016Dallas- Grady Franklin Huggins, 82 passed away peacefully on August 20, 2016 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on March 13, 1934 to Hugh Summey Huggins and Ruth Costner Huggins.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn HugginsGrady enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time...
Ivy Starr Withers
Aug 19, 2016
Ivy Withers1973 -2016Ivy Withers1973 -2016Dallas – Ivy Starr Withers, 43, entered into her Heavenly Home on August 19, 2016.She was born in Gaston County on July 31, 1973 to Eddie Withers and the late Debra Wallace. Ivy was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed! She worked in childcare and drove a school bus. She was...
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