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Allen Hedrick
Aug 16, 2016
Allen Hedrick1949-2016Gastonia – Robert Allen Hedrick, Sr., 66 died August 16, 2016 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House.He was born in McAdenville, NC on December 26, 1949 to the late Robert and Lola Grigg Hedrick.Allen enjoyed fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandsons Bryce and Avery; they were the apple of his eyes. He worked...
Alfred "Freddy" Jenkins Hoffman
Aug 13, 2016
Freddy Hoffman1952-2016Dallas - Alfred Jenkins "Freddy" Hoffman, 64 died August 13, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on July 5, 1952 to Helen Varnum Hoffman and the late Alfred Jenkins Hoffman, Sr.Freddy was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of Dallas High School and worked in carpentry and was also...
Evelyn Pursley Houston
Aug 13, 2016
Evelyn Houston1943-2016Evelyn Pursley Houston, age 72, formerly of Lowell, NC died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at her residence in Chickamauga, GA after a long battle with ALS. Her loving husband and care giver, Larry Houston, was at her side. Evelyn was an amazing person who loved God and everyone unconditionally. She had an enormous heart and a wonderful sense of...
Kevin Michael Wilson
Aug 12, 2016
GastoniaKevin M Wilson1982 - 2016Kevin Michael Wilson, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mecklenburg County and is the son of Mark Edward Wilson and Crystal Abernathy Wilson.Kevin attended Ashbrook High School and North Gaston High School. Kevin is survived by his father, Mark Edward Wilson and wife Linda,...
Euel Stephens
Aug 9, 2016
Euel Stephens1920-2016Euel Nicholson Stephens, 95, of Gastonia, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Towns County, Georgia and was the daughter of the late William and Della Nichols Nicholson.Mrs. Stephens was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and a friend to so many. She...
Oais Lee Kluttz Miller
Aug 7, 2016
Oais Kluttz Miller1920-2016Gastonia – Oais Lee Kluttz Miller, 95 passed away peacefully on August 7, 2016 at her residence.She was born in Salisbury on September 15, 1920 to the late John Robert and Maggie Florence Wilhelm Kluttz.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Claude Frank Miller, her daughter Judy Sherrill, sisters...
Gene Grissom
Aug 6, 2016
EDWARD GENE GRISSOM1932-2016Gastonia – Edward Gene Grissom, 84, died August 6, 2016 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House.He was born in Clover, SC on July 29, 1932 to the late George and Edith Grissom.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Reverend George Grissom and wife, Sylvia Howe Grissom; sister, Eva Jones, Brother-in-law Walter Hamilton,...
James "Jim" Henry Bame
Aug 6, 2016
James H. "Jim" Bame, Sr.1934 2016Gastonia – James Henry"Jim" Bame, Sr., 81 entered into his Heavenly Home on August 6, 2016 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on December 4, 1934 to the late William Walter and Virginia Hovis Bame.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 54 years, Ruby Nelle...
Terry Gilbert McCarn
Aug 2, 2016
Gastonia – Terry Gilbert McCarn, 75 passed away on August 2, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 20, 1941 to the late Ruby AutenIn addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother Don Roberts He was a avid fisherman, football fan, nascar fan and a veteran of the US...
Max Ober
Aug 1, 2016
Max Ober1922-2016Gastonia- Mr. Max Ober, 94 passed away peacefully on August 1, 2016 at his residence..He was a native of Erie, PA, born May 3, 1922 to the late Paul and Bertha Janeski Obuszewsk.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Biggerstaff; sister Emily Digello and a brother Ronald ObuszewskiMax was a US Army...
Michael Matyisin
Jul 29, 2016
Michael Matyisin1918-2016Gastonia – Michael Matyisin, 97, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Clifton, New Jersey on September 27, 1918 to the late Frank and Anna Skarupa Matyisin.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 74 years, Catherine...
Marvin Jerome Welch
Jul 28, 2016
Marvin Welch1942-2016Marvin Jerome Welch, 73, of Lawrenceville, Georgia and formerly of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Mr. Welch was born in Gastonia and was the son of the late Mack Gerome and Annie Mae Moore Welch.Mr. Welch retired from Stork Gamco (Marel) as a purchasing Agent in Gainesville, Georgia. He was...
Deborah Sue Crawford Patterson
Jul 23, 2016
Bessemer City Deborah Sue Crawford Patterson, 62, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary McDonald Crawford.Survivors include her daughter Angela Short and husband Bobby, and her son Douglas Drum; grandchildren, Ashley Potts (Jeremy Hendricks), Tyler Polk (Taylor), Kole, Klay,...
Fredrick "Ray-Ray" Olen Weaver
Jul 22, 2016
Fredrick O. Weaver III1993-2016On September 11, 1993, Fredrick Weaver III was born. It was the best day of our lives. Fredrick was the most beautiful baby boy. He remained with us for only 22 years, when he passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 22, 2016. It was the worst day of our lives. We lost our dear Fredrick –...
Ruth Jeanette Stewart Ramsey
Jul 21, 2016
Ruth Jeanette Ramsey1939-2016Gastonia – Ruth Jeanette Ramsey, 76 entered into her Heavenly Home on July 21, 2016 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on October 28, 1939 to the late Willie Rudale Faulkner and Viola Stewart Johnson.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Ramsey, brothers Sam and Calace Stewart. She was...
Nora R. Freeman
Jul 20, 2016
Nora R Freeman1928-2016Dallas- Nora "Teddy" "Tellas" Metellas Rathbone Freeman, 87 of Dallas went to her Heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2016 at Brian Center Hickory Viewmont surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mitchell County on December 12, 1928 to Clarence R. Rathbone and Mae Ledford Rathbone. In addition to her...
Jack Huss
Jul 19, 2016
Coach Jack Huss1917-2016Cramerton - Coach Claude Benjamin "Jack" Huss, 98, formerly of Cramerton died on July 19, 2016 at Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community in Raleigh.He was born on July 29, 1917 in Cherryville, North Carolina to the late Adolphus Hoke Huss and Mary Luola Stroup Huss. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Witherspoon Huss, who he...
Michael Keith Ellis
Jul 16, 2016
Mike Ellis1951-2016Dallas- Michael Keith Ellis, 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his familyon July 16, 2016 at his home.Mike was born June 7, 1951 in Gastonia, son of Lathan Eugene Ellis and Ruby Turpin Ellis.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jerry Dean Ellis.He will be remembered as a loving husband,...
Kathleen Petrellese
Jul 4, 2016
Kathy Petrellese1948 -2016Gastonia – Kathleen Tyrrell Petrellese, 67, entered into her Heavenly Home on July 4, 2016.She was born in Bronx, New York on September 28, 1948 to the late Thomas and Margaret Tyrrell.Kathy was a member of Queen of Apostles. Spending time with her family was her most cherished moments; especially with her grandkids. She was a loving wife,...
Gracie Ellen Dugan
Jul 4, 2016
Gastonia – Gracie Ellen Thomas Dougan, 76 passed away peacefully on July 4, 2016 at her residence.She was a native of Gaffney, SC, born April 13, 1940 to the late Ellen Thomas.She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Dougan and daughter Patty Reynolds.Gracie had a heart of gold and was a very caring and loving mother and grandmother....
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