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James W. Edwards
Apr 4, 2016
James Edwards, Sr.1967-2016Clover – James W. Edwards, Sr., 48, passed away on April 4, 2016. He was born October 14, 1967 in Gaston County. He is preceded in death by his aunt, Jean James and uncles, Rev. Jimmy R. Painter and James "Buster" Painter.James loved his family. His grandchildren were his pride and joy! James enjoyed working on his "cars"...
Dot Heavener Kiser
Mar 31, 2016
Dot Heavener Kiser1951-2016Gastonia- Dorothy Ann Heavener Kiser, 64 of Freedom Mill Road passed away March 31, 2016 at CMC-Main from an automobile accident she had on March 27th.She was born in Gaston County on December 13, 1951 to the late Bob and Helen Smart Heavener.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 3 brothers, Bobby, Johnny...
Ritchie Jenkins
Mar 30, 2016
Ritchie Jenkins1949-2016Gastonia- Ritchie Eugene Jenkins, 66, passed away March 30, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Mecklenburg County on July 8, 1949 to the late Billy B. and Mable Hunsucker Jenkins.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Dean Jenkins and sister, Carolinda Dixon.Ritchie was a wonderful loving husband,...
Dorothy "Dot" Killian Lee
Mar 29, 2016
Dot Killian Lee1939-2016Gastonia- Dorothy "Dot" Killian Lee, 76, joined our heavenly Father peacefully on March 29th at her residence, where she had been surrounded by her family and friends.She was born in Gaston County on May 23, 1939 to the late Grady Edward and Nell Smith Killian.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband...
Charlie "Eddie" Simmons
Mar 28, 2016
Charles Edward Simmons1952 - 2016Stanley- Charles "Charlie" Edward "Eddie" Simmons, 64 passed away on March 28th at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He fought a good fight with lung and brain cancer. On March 28, 2016, he won the final battle and is now home with his dear Redeemer, the Lord Jesus Christ. He spent his last days...
Mildred Petersen
Mar 27, 2016
Mildred Petersen1923-2016Stanley – Mildred Geyer Petersen, 92, passed away on March 27th at Stanley Total Living Center.She was born in Queens, New York on July 11, 1923 to the late Frederick and Lillian Kaufman Geyer.Mildred was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Fort Mill, SC where she was very active for many years. She served as a...
Kyle Pressley
Mar 26, 2016
Joseph Kyle Pressley1974 - 2016Gastonia- Joseph "Kyle" Pressley, 41, passed away on March 26, 2016 at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on August 16, 1974 to Charles Eddie Pressley and Jo Ann Campbell Pressley.Survivors include his mother, Jo Ann Pressley of Gastonia and father, Eddie Pressley and wife Mary of Gastonia; sister, Christel D. Pressley...
Charles Burnette
Mar 26, 2016
Charles Burnette1938-2016Mt. Holly – Charles Edward Burnette, 78, passed away on March 26th at his residence surrounded by his family.He was born in Laurens County, SC on March 4, 1938 to the late James Kennedy and Fannie Rebecca Smith BurnetteCharles was a Veteran of the US Air Force. He was a fisherman and worked his entire career on fishing boats...
Kate Green Lineberger
Mar 25, 2016
Kate Lineberger1933-2016Dallas- Kate Green Lineberger, 82, passed away on March 25th at Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Jackson County on September 28, 1933 to the late William Walter and Mattie Belle Green.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Brady Rhyne Lineberger and their son, Timothy...
Carolyn Franklin Creasman
Mar 22, 2016
Carolyn Creasman1933-2016Gastonia – Carolyn Franklin Creasman, 82, passed away on March 22, 2016 at Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation.She was born in Gaston County, NC on May 15, 1933 to the late Agnes Cathey and Raymond L. Franklin.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Stanley Creasman and their son William "Bill"...
Elijah Gabriel Perez
Mar 14, 2016
Elijah Gabriel PerezGastonia – Elijah Gabriel Perez, 2 months old, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on March 14, 2016.He was born in Mecklenburg County on December 30, 2015 to Chaleah Spring Overcash and Hector Xavier Perez.Survivors include his mother, Chaleah Spring Overcash and father, Hector Xavier Perez; brother, Anthony Perez and sister, Gabriella Perez; maternal grandparents, Donna and...
Diann Lineberger
Mar 12, 2016
Diann Lineberger1949-2016Dallas- Patricia Diann McAbee Lineberger, 66, passed away suddenly March 12, 2016 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on November 10, 1949 to the late Dewey and Dora McAbee.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, David Lineberger; brothers, Frank and Johnny McAbee; niece, Larisa Medlin and nephew, Jerry...
Tim Davis
Mar 12, 2016
Tim Davis1964-2016Gastonia – Timothy Shaun Davis, 51, life-long resident of Gastonia, Hunter Huss High School and Gardner Webb University graduate, has entered into his eternal rest. For the last 3 years, he fought the good fight against glioblastoma brain cancer. On March 12, 2016, he won the final battle and is now home with his dear Redeemer, the Lord Jesus...
Becky Beaty
Mar 10, 2016
Becky Beaty1941-2016Gastonia – Rebecca "Becky" Foster Beaty, 74, passed away on March 10, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, NC on December 12, 1941 to the late Dorothy Mae Foster and Howard Eller.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Foster and Judy Foster.Survivors include her son, Dale Shelton...
Steve Stafford
Mar 8, 2016
Steve StaffordCharlotte - Stephen Lee "Steve" Stafford, (69), of Lilburn Georgia, died Tuesday, March 8 at Gwinnett Medical Center. He was a native of Charlotte, NC and the son of the late Earl Thomas Stafford and Thelma Geraldine Robinson. Steve was retired from The Travelers Insurance Companies and The U.S. Army/Army Reserve. He retired from the Army Reserve with the...
Jim Lutz
Mar 3, 2016
Jim Lutz1936-2016Dallas – James Carl "Jim" Lutz, 79, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2016He was born in Gaston County on November 19, 1936 to the late Graham Laden and Sallie Stoddard Lutz.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Graham Lutz and Leon TrivettHe was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed...
Joyce Hager DeLorenzo
Feb 29, 2016
Joyce DeLorenzo1933-2016Gastonia – Joyce Hager DeLorenzo, 82, formerly of Lincolnton passed away on February 29, 2016 She was born in Lincoln County on October 28, 1933 to the late Taft McKinnley and Ida Elaine Robertson Hager.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George DeLorenzo and by her brother, Merrill Hager and sister, Donna McDanielJoyce...
Carl Curtis Trantham
Feb 22, 2016
Carl Curtis Trantham1947-2016Dallas – Carl Curtis Trantham, 68, passed away on February 22, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his wife and loving family.Carl was a native of Greens Creek, Sylva, NC born on March 28, 1947 to the late Phillip and Octia Buchanan Trantham.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Thelma Jane Trantham,...
Donna Wood
Feb 19, 2016
Donna Wood1947-2016Gastonia – Donna Kathleen "Kathy" Wood, 68, passed away February 19, 2016 at Wellington House in Gastonia.She was born on December 30, 1947 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Betty Wornock and Donald William Wood.Donna was a school teacher where she taught at Birch Run School until she retired after many years of dedicated service to the school...
Carol Setzer Six
Feb 13, 2016
Carol Setzer Six1956-2016Lincolnton - Carol Ann Setzer Six, 60, passed away February 13, 2016 at Cardinal Health CareShe was born in Lincoln County on January 4, 1956.She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby SetzerSurvivors include her mother Patricia Ellis Setzer, her daughter Heather Mincey (Chris);brothers Tommy and Chris Setzer; aunt Amy JonesCelebration of Life Service will be held...
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