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Skyler Riker
May 7, 2016
Skyler Riker1996 -2016Lowell - Skyler Jakeoby-Lynn Riker, 19, passed away on May 7, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.Skyler was born in Marshall, Michigan on September 22, 1996.He is preceded in death by his brother, Jakeob Johnson, grandmother, Mary Chantrenne; and aunt Judi RikerSkyler had a strong passion for helping the homeless and others less fortunate. Even at an early...
Wade Barrett
May 6, 2016
Wade Barrett1976-2016Dallas - Joseph Wade Barrett, 39, passed away suddenly on May 6, 2016 from an automobile accident.He was born in Gaston County on December 19, 1976 to Donna Hansel and the late Joe Bill Barrett.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandmother Pauline Hansel.Wade devoted his life to raising his boys and was very...
Charles Vernon Hill
Apr 30, 2016
Charles Vernon Hill1947 -2016Gastonia - Charles Vernon Hill, 68, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County on June 19, 1947 to Sadie Splawn Hill and the late Charles S. Hill, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, and mother- in-law, James "Turk" Ghorley and...
The Reverend Dr. Gary A. Weant
Apr 29, 2016
The Reverend Dr. Gary A. Weant1950-2016Dallas – The Reverend Dr. Gary Alan Weant, 65, joined our heavenly Father peacefully on April 29, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.Gary was born in Salisbury on August 10, 1950 to Margaret Ella Stirewalt and the late Harvey Arthur Weant.The Reverend Gary A....
Vivian Houser Smith
Apr 29, 2016
Vivian Smith1940-2016Gastonia - Vivian Houser Smith, 75, joined our heavenly Father peacefully on April 29, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family.Vivian was born in Gaston County on September 18, 1940 to Belle McCarter Sanders and the late Sidney Houser.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, David Stewart.Vivian will be...
Douglas Leon Atkins
Apr 24, 2016
Douglas Atkins1943-2016Gastonia- Douglas Leon Atkins, 72, passed away on April 24, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Douglas was born in Gaston County on August 9, 1943 to the late Hoyte and Myrtle Atkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Douglas was a loving husband, father and grandfather...
Janet Rathbun Hicks
Apr 21, 2016
Janet Hicks1944-2016Belmont – Janet Rathbun Hicks, 71, joined our heavenly Father peacefully on April 21, 2016 at Courtland Terrace.She was born in Flint, Michigan on May 5, 1944 to the late Reverend Rufus and Ida Laverne Brown RathbunJanet was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed! She was a member of East Belmont Church of God....
Wanda Kay Massingale
Apr 19, 2016
Wanda Kay Massingale1959-2016Gastonia - Wanda Kay Norton Massingale, 57, passed away April 19, 2016 at her residence.She was born April 17, 1959 to the late Perry Lloyd and Darcel Black Norton. Wanda was a loving mother and grandmother and was loved by all her family. She was a member of the Salvation Army.In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Pamela Hicks Gonzales
Apr 17, 2016
Pamela Hicks Gonzales1949-2016Dallas –Pamela Hicks Gonzales, 66 passed away on April 17, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.Survivors include her son Speedy Gonzales and girlfriend, Dwayna Robbinsdaughter, Christina Stephens and 3 grandchildrenArrangements are incomplete at this time.Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family. Condolences may...
Mary Fort Wilson
Apr 15, 2016
Mary Fort Wilson1922-2016Mrs. Mary Fort Wilson, 93 passed away April 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on December 16, 1922 to the late Nancy Fort. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her husband Horace Edward Wilson, and a sister, Pauline Isley. Mrs. Wilson worked at Willowbrook Developmental Center...
Fred Overcash
Apr 14, 2016
Fred Overcash1933-2016Gastonia- Fred Walter Overcash, 82, passed away on April 14, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.Fred was born in Gaston County on July 5, 1933 to the late Walter Delmar and Dorothy Holliday Overcash.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Alene HollowayFred was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly...
Patrick "Pat" Clyde Darrell
Apr 5, 2016
Patrick Clyde Darrell, Sr.1955-2016Gastonia – Patrick "Pat" Clyde Darrell, Sr., 60, passed away on April 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at his residence.Pat was born June 22, 1955 in New Mexico to the late Kenneth Clyde and Maclovia Guitierrez Darrell.He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Maclovia Darrell and his brothers, Shaun and Michael Pat...
Glenn Calvin Messer
Apr 4, 2016
Glenn Messer1946-2016Gastonia-Glenn Calvin Messer, 70, of Gastonia passed away on April 4, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.Glenn was born on January 6, 1946 to the late John Alec and Mildred Sue Mullins Messer.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a grandson Mark Reid and sisters Johnnie Mae Blackstock and Ann Owens; and a brother James...
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...
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...
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