Obituaries

Scott McCaskill

Scott McCaskill

Aug 11, 2015

Scott McCaskill1966-2015Gastonia – Kenneth Scott McCaskill, 48, entered into his Heavenly Home on August 11, 2015. He was born in Gaston County on September 25, 1966. Scott was a family man and he loved his girls and grandbaby dearly. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and car racing. Scott attended Soul's Harbor Tabernacle in Gastonia. He had worked for Carolina Paint 18...

Kay Hughes McCaskill

Kay Hughes McCaskill

Aug 1, 2015

Kay Hughes McCaskill1944-2015Dallas-Kay Hughes McCaskill, 71, entered into her Heavenly Home on August 1, 2015.She was born in Gaston County on March 28, 1944Kay was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Soul's Harbor Tabernacle Church, and had retired from Rauch Industries In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by daughter, Donna Kay...

Helen Fisher Arp Tallent

Helen Fisher Arp Tallent

Jul 31, 2015

HELEN FISHER ARP TALLENT1941-2015Gastonia – Helen Inez "Gertie Arlene" Fisher Tallent, passed away on July 31, 2015 She was born in Jackson County, NC on May 5, 1941 to the Samuel Howard and Josephine Mathis Fisher.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands, Ronald Arp, Don Tallent and Bobby B. Pope; brother, Howard Fisher and...

Robert McKinley Gibson

Robert McKinley Gibson

Jul 26, 2015

ROBERT McKINLEY GIBSON1952-2015DALLAS – Robert "Tater" McKinley Gibson, 62, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2015 He was born in Gaston County, NC on September 10, 1952 to the late James "Jim" and Carrie Guy GibsonIn addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Roy Gibson, sisters, Nellie Shealy and Mary Frances Gibson; daughter, Wendy Cummins"Tater"...

Heather Ross Burgin Carrigan

Heather Ross Burgin Carrigan

Jul 25, 2015

Heather Burgin Carrigan1974 - 2015Heather Ross Burgin Carrigan, 40, of Asheville passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC on July 25, 2015Heather was born in Rutherfordton, NC on September 1, 1974 to Grady William Burgin and Deborah Feuer DunnShe is preceded in death by her loving grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. A.L. Feuer and Lt. Col. Grady and Mrs. Irma...

June Ledford Stanford

June Ledford Stanford

Jul 24, 2015

JUNE ELIZABETH STANFORD1948-2015Gastonia – June Elizabeth Ledford Stanford, passed away on July 24, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Haywood County, NC on September 24, 1948 to the late Cowans Blantford and Edna Irene Mathis Ledford.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Daniel Scott Stanford and brother Michael Wayne Ledford.June was...

Lula Lockman Griffin

Lula Lockman Griffin

Jul 23, 2015

Lula Griffin1936-2015Gastonia- Lula Earlene Lockman Griffin, 79, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterShe was born in Wadesboro, NC on May 7, 1936 to the late Earl O and Sudie Wallace Lockman.She was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Whichard.Lula graduated from Chester High School in Chester, SC. She earned a ministerial degree from...

Clifford William Stamey

Clifford William Stamey

Jul 23, 2015

Clifford William Stamey, Sr.1931-2015Gastonia – Clifford William Stamey, Sr. 84, passed away July 23, 2015 at Belaire Health Care Center.He was born in Burke Co, NC on April 13, 1931 to the late Fred Herbert and Lilly Mae Abbey Stamey.Besides his parents Clifford is preceded in death by a son Clifford William Stamey, Jr.; five brothers and two sisters.Clifford was...

Fina Maujo Martinez

Fina Maujo Martinez

Jul 21, 2015

Fina M. Martinez1936-2015Gastonia – Fina Maujo Martinez, 79, entered into her Heavenly Home on July 21, 2015 at CMC Main CharlotteShe was born in Cuba on April 25, 1936 to the late Adolfo and Digna Lopez MaujoFina was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Fina was...

Betty Jean Hunter

Betty Jean Hunter

Jul 19, 2015

BETTY JEAN HUNTER1933-2015Mt. Holly – Betty Jean Hunter, 82, entered into her Heavenly Home on July 19, 2015.She was born in Gaston County on June 19, 1933 to the late Beulah Pressley In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William Franklin Hunter, Jr., brother, Wayne Pressley; Grandchildren, Jamie Hunter, April Hunter...

Doris M. Robinson

Doris M. Robinson

Jul 15, 2015

DORIS M ROBINSON1929-2015Gastonia – Doris Millicent Robinson, 86, entered into her Heavenly Home on July 15, 2015.She was born in London, England on February 3, 1929 to the late Walter William and Florence Hales Davies.Doris was a member of Firestone Wesleyan Church and retired from the Gaston Country Club.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Terry Lee Duncan

Terry Lee Duncan

Jul 15, 2015

Terry Lee Duncan1949-2015Gastonia – Terry Lee Duncan, 66, passed away suddenly on July 15, 2015 at his residence.He was born in Kingsport, TN on March 26, 1949 to the late Glenn Odell and Geneva Bledsoe Duncan.Terry was a member of Horizon Church, where he served as a deacon. He was a loving husband and father; and enjoyed spending time with...

Jamie Ray Walker

Jamie Ray Walker

Jul 12, 2015

JAMIE RAY WALKER1976-2015Kings Mtn., - Jamie Ray Walker, 39, passed away on July 12, 2015.He was born in Gaston County, NC on February 29, 1976 to the late James Garland and Joyce Ollis Walker.Per his wishes his body was donated to UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine.Arrangements will be at a later date.Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and...

Catherine Taylor Matyisin

Catherine Taylor Matyisin

Jul 12, 2015

Catherine Taylor Matyisin1921-2015Gastonia - Mrs. Catherine Taylor Matyisin, 94, passed away on July 12, 2015 at Alexandria Place.She was born in New York City, New York on July 8, 1921 to the late John and Anna Futo Taylor.She was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael J. Matyisin, grandson, Michael MatyisinCatherine raised her family in New Jersey and later...

Beatrice Carrigan Goins

Beatrice Carrigan Goins

Jul 11, 2015

BEATRICE CARRIGAN GOINS1921-2015Gastonia – Beatrice "Bea" Carrigan Goins, 94, entered into her Heavenly Home on July 11, 2015.She was born in Dallas, NC on May 4, 1921 to the late Carl J. and Carrie Moose Carrigan In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Millard Goins, daughter Karen West, sister Christine Clark and brother Carl...

Eddie Joseph Bryson

Eddie Joseph Bryson

Jul 10, 2015

Eddie Joseph Bryson1951-2015Gastonia, Eddie Joseph Bryson, 63, passed away on July 10, 2015.He was born in Gaston County, NC on July 28, 1951 to the late Joseph and Myrtle Ledford Bryson.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Betty Sue BrysonMemorial Service will be held Saturday, July 18th at 11:00 a.m. at Belmont Foursquare...

Joan Carver Redding

Joan Carver Redding

Jul 9, 2015

Joan Carver Redding1940-2015Gastonia – Beatrice "Joan" Carver Redding, 74, entered into her Heavenly Home on July 9, 2015. She was born in Gaston County on November 24, 1940 to the late Daisy Lois Coyle and Forrest Benjamin Carver, Sr. Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of South Marietta Street Baptist Church and...

Brandon Whichard

Brandon Whichard

Jul 8, 2015

Brandon Whichard1980-2015Gastonia – Thomas Brandon Whichard, 34, passed away on July 8, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Spartanburg County, SC on August 26, 1980 to Susan Griffin Bumgardner and the late Jeffery TatumBrandon—just 'B' to those who were close to him--was a vibrant spirit and an instant friend to everyone. He was always quick to strike...

Irene Davis Broome

Irene Davis Broome

Jul 5, 2015

Irene Davis Broome1930-2015Gastonia – Irene Davis Broome, 85, passed away on July 05, 2015 at Carillion Assisted Living in Cramerton.She was born in Gaston County on March 2, 1930 to the late Clarence and Dora Rollins Davis.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years James Broome, Sr.; brothers Ralph Davis and Herman...

Jeff Maddox

Jeff Maddox

Jul 4, 2015

JEFF MADDOX1956-2015Gastonia - Jeffery March Maddox, 58, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 4th, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center.Left to cherish his memories are his children, Jeremy and Rachel Maddox; daughter-in-law Danielle Maddox; siblings Apryl Phillips, Blair Maddox and his wife Kathy, and Jackie Hardin and her husband Scott; and ex-wife, Martha Freelander Maddox.Jeff was born to...

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