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Rachel Ray Fisher
Feb 13, 2016
Rachel Ray Fisher1945-2016Rachel Lee Ray Fisher, 70, of Stanley, passed away on February 13, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Gaston County on December 18, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Major and Pearl Savage Ray.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 7 sisters and...
Gayle Fry Rhea
Feb 11, 2016
Gayle Fry Rhea, 64, of Charlotte NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 13, 2016 at Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, North Carolina. She was born in Madison County, Jackson, Tennessee the daughter of the late Raymond and Hope Fry.In addition to her parents, her beloved husband, Ronald Warren Rhea, precedes her in death. She graduated...
Bobby "Bucky" Wayne Hill
Feb 10, 2016
Bobby "Bucky" Hill1957 -2016Gastonia – Bobby "Bucky" Wayne Hill, 58, of Knoxville, TN formerly of Gastonia passed away on February 10, 2016 He was born in Gaston County on July 30, 1957 to Louise Clark Cates and the late Buddy Wayne Hill.In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother Alan Mitchell HillBucky had worked at...
Donna Kennedy
Feb 10, 2016
Donna Kennedy1971-2016Dallas – Donna Calaway Kennedy, 44, passed away on February 10, 2016 at Carolina Medical Center Lincolnton.She was born in Gaston County on April 5, 1971.She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Calaway.Survivors include her parents, Mike and Debbie Kennedy; her children, Josh Ward and Shelby Ward; grandchildren, Caden Riddle and Bailey Merritt; step daughter, Heather StroupeCelebration...
Brenda Mauney Sheppard
Feb 7, 2016
Brenda Mauney Sheppard1950-2016 Gastonia – Brenda Mauney Sheppard, 65, passed away on February 7, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in York, SC on December 23, 1950 to the late Agnes King and J.W. MauneyIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Doris McAllister and Gayle MauneyBrenda was a loving wife, mother and...
Tommy McGuirt
Feb 7, 2016
Tommy McGuirt, Sr.1943-2016 Gastonia – Tommy Eugene McGuirt, Sr., 72, passed away on February 7, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Mecklenburg County on November 29, 1943 to the late Geraldine Lillian Baggerly and Thomas Ray McGuirt.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Ellen Kay Houlbrook and brother,...
Andrea Temple Bryant
Feb 5, 2016
Andrea Bryant1941-2016Middlesex, NC - Andrea Temple Bryant, 74, formerly of Dallas, passed away on Friday, February 05, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Bryant was the wife of Reverend Jack Bryant, former Pastor of Dallas Baptist Church, Dallas, NC. Andrea was born on June 14, 1941 in Wake County, NC to...
Bill Guffie
Feb 4, 2016
Bill Guffie1961-2016Iron Station – William Glen "Bill" Guffie, 54, passed away on February 4, 2016 He was born in Clarksville, GA on April 24, 1961 to Margaret Jarrell Guffie and the late Robert Glen GuffieSurvivors include his mother, Margaret Jarrell Guffie; daughter Amanda Guffie and son Logan Guffie; brothers, Henry; Gene; David; and Larry Guffie and wife KimMemorial Service will...
Ismael "Speedy" Gonzales
Feb 3, 2016
Ismael "Speedy" Gonzales, Sr.1944-2016Dallas – Ismael "Speedy" Gonzales, Sr. 71, passed away on February 3, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on December 1, 1944 to the late Gregorio and Antonia Gonzales. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Hicks Gonzales and son Speedy Gonzales and girlfriend, Dwayna Robbinsdaughter, Christina Stephens and 3...
Rufus John Rathbun
Feb 3, 2016
Reverend Rufus John Rathbun1923 -2016Petal, Mississippi – Reverend Rufus John Rathbun, 92, passed away on February 3 , 2016 at his home in Petal Mississippi. He was formerly of Belmont, NC born in Flint, Michigan on March 7, 1923. He was the son of the late John and Rose RathbunIn addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Waddell Hunt Queen
Feb 1, 2016
Waddell Queen1924 -2016Belmont - Waddell Hunt Queen, 91, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born in Rutherfordton, NC and was the son of the late Vernon William and Maggie Martin Queen.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Reverend Ellard Queen and Vernon W. Queen, Jr., and sister...
Gene Rankin
Jan 31, 2016
Gene Rankin1922-2016Lowell - Eugene "Gene" Malcomb Rankin, 93, of Greenwich, Connecticut, formerly of Lowell, NC passed away at Greenwich Hospital on January 31, 2016. He was a native of Lowell, North Carolina and was the son of the late Thomas P. Rankin, Sr. and Pearl Leonhardt Rankin. Gene was a Veteran of US Navy during World War II and retired...
Otis Martin
Jan 31, 2016
Otis Martin1934-2016Gastonia – Otis Emery Martin, 81, passed away on January 31, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in McDowell County, NC on July 18, 1934 to the late Annie Hagie and Grady Jason Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Bill, Arzola, Shelby, Margaret and Clarence.Otis was a...
Jerry "Butch" Wayne Wilson
Jan 30, 2016
Jerry "Butch" Wilson1944-2016Gastonia – Jerry Wayne "Butch" Wilson, 71, entered his eternal home on January 30, 2016 after a short, valiant battle with lung cancer. He was born to the late Albert and Clara Taylor Wilson. Jerry retired in 2011 from the City of Gastonia Cemetery division. He attended Ashley High School and Graduated from Gaston College with a degree...
Logan Willaert
Jan 27, 2016
Iron Station, NC – Logan Alan Willaert, age 13, of 2579 Colewood Lane in Iron, Station, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2016.A Memorial Service will be held 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Welcome Baptist Church in Dallas, North Carolina with Reverend George Miller officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Logan was born August 19,...
Julia Ledford
Jan 25, 2016
Julia Ledford1934-2016Dallas – Julia Gordon Ledford, 81, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully on January 25, 2016 at her home in the care of her loving family. Her devotion to God and her love for her family will be missed.Julia was born August 9, 1934 in York, South Carolina to the late Leslie and Grace Gordon of Clover,...
Carolyn Ivester
Jan 22, 2016
Carolyn Ivester1934-2016Gastonia – Jean Carolyn Cunningham Ivester, 81, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 1, 1934, daughter of the late Geneva Kiser and Robert Cunningham. Carolyn was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who will be greatly missed! She was a lifelong member of Holy...
Michael Bryson
Jan 22, 2016
Michael Bryson1955-2016Dallas – Michael Eugene Bryson, 60, was called home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2016.He was a native of Gaston County, born May 18, 1955 to the late Gene and Jetta Williamson Bryson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Vionna Bryson.He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle...
Bob Addington
Jan 14, 2016
Bob Addington, Sr.1930-2016Dallas – Bobby Blair Addington, Sr., 85, passed away on January 14, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Bob was born in Cleveland County on October 16, 1930 to the late D.T and Edna McClure Addington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marge Stevenson Addington, son, Charles Brent Addington; brothers, Larry...
Gaynell Owens
Jan 14, 2016
Gaynell Owens1924-2016Gastonia – Gaynell Helms Owens, 91, passed away on January 14, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Gaynell was a native of Gaston County, born December 9, 1924 to the late Estelle Tyser and Robert Lee Helms.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband of 66 years, E.W. Owens; brothers, Harry Lee Helms and Robert...
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