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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....
Virginia Stroud Kirby
Jun 29, 2016
Virginia Kirby1940 -2016Dallas – Virginia Claudine Stroud Kirby, 75, entered into her Heavenly Home on June 29, 2016 at Carolinas Healthcare System Lincolnton.She was born in Hayesville, NC on July 7, 1940 to the late Claude and Lucille Davenport Stroud.Virginia was a member of Soul's Harbor Tabernacle, Dallas. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly...
George Johnson
Jun 25, 2016
George Johnson1920 -2016Gastonia – George Francis Johnson, 95, passed away on June 25, 2016 surrounded by his family and in the devoted, loving care of hospice at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in New York on July 4, 1920 to the late Harry and Alice Feis Johnson.George was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He was a US...
Manda Hoffman Howe
Jun 24, 2016
Manda Hoffman Howe1961-2016Gastonia – Manda Hoffman Howe, 55 passed away suddenly on June 24, 2016.She was born in Gaston County on March 24, 1961 to the late Early Fred Hoffman and Ruth Black Hoffman.Manda was a member of Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church where she was also in the Hand bell Choir. Manda lived by the mantra of "the more...
Melvin "Piedmont" Caudle
Jun 22, 2016
Melvin "Piedmont" Caudle1947 – 2016Dallas- Melvin "Piedmont" Roger Caudle, 68 passed away peacefully on June 22, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte.He was born in Green Bay, VA on October 6, 1947 to the late Mack and Eula Smith CaudleIn addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lee Roy and Raymond CaudleHe was a veteran...
Nelson Thomas Moore
Jun 13, 2016
Nelson T Moore1976 – 2016Dallas- Nelson Thomas Moore, 39 passed away suddenly on June 13, 2016.He was born in Richmond, VA on July 20, 1976 to Laura Edison Crook.Nelson was a loving and caring person and was loved by his family and friends… Survivors include his mother Laura Edison Crook, a sister Leslie Maples and husband Cameron; nephews Brian Green...
CJ Cleatus Jerome Adair
Jun 13, 2016
CJ Adair1943 – 2016Dallas- Cleatus Jerome "CJ" Adair, 73 passed away peacefully on June 13, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, born January 6, 1943 to the late James Elliott Adair and Callie Grindstaff Kelso.CJ was a US Marine veteran and had worked as a welder most of his life. Survivors include his daughter,...
Sam Willis
Jun 10, 2016
Sam F. Willis1929 - 2016 Dallas - Sam Friday Willis, 86 passed away suddenly on June 10, 2016 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on October 3, 1929 to the late Avery Pearson Willis, Sr. and Myrtle Friday Willis.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Frances Rice Willis,his brothers...
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