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James "Jim" Robert Friday
Jun 9, 2016
James R Friday1947 -2016 Dallas-James Robert "Jim" Friday, 68 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2016 surrounded by his family, in the loving care of hospice at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Caldwell County on July 2, 1947 to Colleen Moore Friday and the late Justice Friday.In addition to his father, he...
Mary Edwards Grant
Jun 4, 2016
Mary Grant1932 -2016Gastonia – Mary Edwards Grant, 83, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2016 with her family by her side.She was born in Newport, TN on June 16, 1932 to the late Stockley and Fannie Lewis Edwards.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Judy Pearson and Linda Minton.Left to cherish...
Buddy Sexton
Jun 3, 2016
Buddy Sexton1940 -2016 Gastonia – Clarence "Buddy" Robert Sexton, 76 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 3, 2016 surrounded by his family and in the devoted, loving care of hospice at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Gaston County on March 31, 1940 to the late Clayton Victor and Ruth Irby Sexton. In addition...
Camilla Baker Withers
Jun 2, 2016
Camilla Withers1940 -2016Gastonia – Camilla Baker Withers, 76, entered into her Heavenly Home on June 2, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County on April 18, 1940 to the late Thurman and Willie Fisher Baker.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sue Dixon and brothers, Jack, Max and Gary Baker.Camilla...
Sherri Hovis
May 29, 2016
Sherri Hovis1975-2016Dallas- Sherri Jean Hovis Walker, 41 of Calabash, passed away suddenly May 29, 2016 at Medical University of Charleston, South Carolina.Sherri was born in Gaston County on March 10, 1975.She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl and Helen Withers; Jack and Helen Hovis. Sherri will be remembered as a loving and devoted daughter and friend. She was...
Marvin Smith
May 27, 2016
Marvin Lars Smith1956 -2016Gastonia - Marvin Lars Smith, 60, passed away on May 27, 2016 surrounded by his family and in the devoted, loving care of hospice at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Gaston County on April 21, 1956 to the late Lars Marvin and Betty Head Smith.Marvin was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. He graduated...
Mickey Rankin
May 24, 2016
Mickey Rankin1947 -2016Gastonia – Mickey Arlan Rankin - Heaven came down and joy did fill my soul…..Heaven came down for Mickey Arlan Rankin, 68 on May 24, 2016 to be with his Lord and Savior.He was born on August 22, 1947 to the late Sexton Glenn Rankin and Nora Foster Rankin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Rankin Craig
May 22, 2016
Rankin Craig1958 -2016Gastonia - Rankin Lee Craig, 57, left this earth peacefully on May 22, 2016 surrounded by his family at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.He was born in Jacksonville County, NC on August 20, 1958 to Judy Brittain Craig Smith andThe late Rankin "Willie" Craig.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rankin and Wilma Parrish Craig and maternal grandparents,...
Glenn Michael Costanza
May 21, 2016
Glenn Costanza1961-2016Gastonia- Glenn Michael Costanza, 55, passed away at home on Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was born in Dade County, Florida and was the son of the late Jack John Costanza, Jr. and Patricia Stewart Costanza.Mr. Costanza was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of New Covenant Church in Gastonia. He was the owner...
Teresa Evans Lineberger
May 20, 2016
Teresa Lineberger1963-2016Bessemer City - Teresa Evans Lineberger, 53, passed away on May 20, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.Teresa was born in Sumter, South Carolina on January 13, 1963.Teresa will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother and friend. She was always kind and friendly to all that knew and loved her. She loved her family....
Harvey Lee "Mule Man" Beaty
May 18, 2016
Harvey Beaty1932 -2016Gastonia- Harvey Lee "Mule Man" Beaty, 83, of 3203 Beaty Road left this earth peacefully on May 18, 2016 surrounded by his family and in the devoted, loving care of hospice at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Gaston County on July 7, 1932 to the late Bert and Jennie Hill Beaty.In addition to his parents, he...
Jesse Pressley
May 18, 2016
Jesse Pressley1945-2016Cramerton – Jesse James Pressley, 71, passed away on May 18, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterJesse was born in Union County on February 26, 1945 to the late Jesse and Mary Luannie Crump PressleySurvivors include his wife, Marie Pressley of Cramerton; his children, Hope Pressley, Todd Smith, Tammy Nelson, Sherri Gantt and Barry Faile; his sisters, Lillie May...
Kenneth D. Koontz
May 18, 2016
Kenneth D. Koontz1927-2016Gastonia – Kenny Koontz, 89, passed away at Covenant Village, Gastonia, NC on May 18, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 14, 1927 in Wharton, OH, son of the late Ernest and Zelda (Reynolds) Koontz. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Opal Arndt and Carol Shelly; also Faith Koontz...
Donald Gaston White
May 14, 2016
Donald G. White1933 -2016Gastonia- Donald Gaston White, 83 went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 14, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Cherokee County, South Carolina on March 2, 1933 to the late Dennis Buette White and Zelma Blalock White.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Wendell White...
Rachel Stevens Dean
May 14, 2016
Gastonia - Rachel Stevens Dean, 84, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Saturday, May 14, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Murphy, NC and was the daughter of the late John and Mamie Stephens Stevens. Mrs. Dean was a member of Temple Baptist Church for 25 years and is an active member...
Sadie Splawn Hill
May 12, 2016
Sadie Hill1929-2016Gastonia- Sadie Splawn Hill, 86, passed away on May 12, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterSadie was born in Gaston County on July 21, 1929 to the late Vernon Splawn and Geneva Smith Splawn Browning.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Hill, Jr. and her son, Charles Vernon Hill who died...
Bobbie Jenkins Payne
May 10, 2016
Bobbie Payne1946-2016Dallas- Bobbie Jenkins Payne, 69, went to be with the Lord May 10, 2016 at Watauga Medical Center.Bobbie was born in Gaston County July 4, 1946 to the late Marvin and Irene Jenkins.She is preceded in death by her son, Christopher.Bobbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of Mountain- View FWB, she loved...
Ruby "Glenn" Hudson
May 9, 2016
Ruby "Glenn" Hudson1955-2016Gastonia- Ruby Glendora "Glenn" Hudson, 60 joined our heavenly Father peacefully on May 9, 2016 at the White Oak Manor.Ruby was born in Gaston County on August 31, 1955 to the late Clyde William and Lena Berry Liles GravesIn addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Barry Liles Graves, Clyde William "Billy" Graves...
Shirley Fioritto-Tustin
May 9, 2016
Shirley Fioritto-Tustin1935 -2016Gastonia - Shirley Baker Price Fioritto-Tustin, 80, of Gastonia, passed away at her home on Monday, May 9, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Gastonia and was the daughter of the late Vernon and Mary Ford Price.Mrs. Fioritto-Tustin was a retired employee of Brian Center, Gastonia.She is survived by two daughters, Amy...
Conroe Dowell
May 9, 2016
Conroe Dowell, Jr.1961 -2016Gastonia - Conroe Dowell, Jr., 55, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House, Kings Mountain with his loving family by his side. Conroe was born in Gastonia and is the son of Peggy Childers Dowell and Conroe Dowell, Sr.Conroe was a graduate of Ashbrook High School and was a former...
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