Obituaries

Colleen Sherin Thomas

Colleen Sherin Thomas

Nov 23, 2015

Colleen Thomas1935-2015Charlotte- Mrs. Colleen Sherin Thomas, 80 passed away suddenly on November 23, 2015 at her residenceShe was born in Mecklenburg County on May 15, 1935 to the late Ernest Pruitt Sherin and Alice Pressley Sherin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Washington Thomas, sisters; Myrtle Louise Sherin McCorkle, Doris Aileen Sherin...

Charles Earl Pettit

Charles Earl Pettit

Nov 23, 2015

Charles Pettit1928-2015Belmont – Charles Earl Pettit, 87, went Home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Greenville, SC on May 25, 1928 to the late Earl Sullivan Pettit and Leila Mae White Pettit.Charles was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly. Charles was a US Navy...

Anniebelle Smith Johnson

Anniebelle Smith Johnson

Nov 22, 2015

Anniebelle Johnson1924-2015Gastonia - Mrs. Anniebelle Smith Johnson, 91 formerly of Lake Wylie, SC went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2015 She was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 23, 1924 to the late Junie B and Nettie Ruth Culbertson SmithIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58...

Juanita "Pete" Eldridge

Juanita "Pete" Eldridge

Nov 19, 2015

Juanita Watkins Stewart Eldridge1918-2015Gastonia– Juanita "Pete" Watkins Stewart Eldridge, 97, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 19, 2015 She was born in Copperhill, Tennessee on June 27, 1918 to the late Walter Harrison and Annie Mae Wright WatkinsIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lee Eldridge; daughter, Jean...

Norma Walker

Norma Walker

Nov 19, 2015

Norma Gay Walker1953-2015Kings Mtn – Norma Gay Walker, 62, passed away on November 19, 2015 at her residence.She was born in Lincoln County on March 31, 1953 to the late Carl G. and Vinnie Kirkland GrantIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter Felesa Gay Walker and brother Carl G. Grant, Jr.Norma was a loving...

Edwynne "Eddie" Shell Fergurson

Edwynne "Eddie" Shell Fergurson

Nov 17, 2015

Eddie Ferguson1929-2015Dallas– Edwynne "Eddie" Shell Ferguson, 86, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at the Robin Johnson HouseShe was born in Gaston County on May 18, 1929 to the late Edward Newton and Theresa Detter ShellEddie was a very loving and outgoing person. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed...

Leonard Lamar Taylor

Leonard Lamar Taylor

Nov 16, 2015

Kings Mountain, NC – Leonard Lamar Taylor, 64 passed away on November 16, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center..He was born in Gaston County, NC on May 10, 1951 to the late William M. and Hazel Gordon Taylor.He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Barbara Justus and Fredia Stennette grandmother Nellie Gordon.Survivors include his sons Mathew Lamar...

Alamae Ballard Huffstetler

Alamae Ballard Huffstetler

Nov 15, 2015

Alamae Huffstetler1915-2015Gastonia– Mrs. Alamae Ballard Huffstetler, 99 went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2015 at Peak Resources.She was born in Gaston County, NC on December 1, 1915 to the late William Loyd and Loni Bell Ballard.Alamae was a loving wonderful loving mother, grandmother who will be missed greatly! She had worked as a county...

Ray Stewart

Ray Stewart

Nov 8, 2015

Ray Stewart1933-2015Gastonia– Ray Stewart, 81, went Home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Cherokee County, NC on December 15, 1933 to the late William and Cordelia Wiggins StewartRay was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly! Ray had worked in textiles all...

Brandon Carl Watts

Brandon Carl Watts

Nov 2, 2015

Brandon Carl Watts1991-2015Dallas – Brandon Carl "Cowboy" Watts, 24, passed away suddenly as a result of an automobile accident on November 2, 2015. Brandon was born in Gaston County, NC on April 30, 1991 to Tabatha Byers Watts and Rodney Lee Watts, Sr. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Roland and Judy Watts. Brandon was a devout...

Robert W. Aldridge

Robert W. Aldridge

Oct 29, 2015

Robert W. Aldridge1950-2015Lowell – Robert W. Aldridge, 65, went Home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County, NC on January 17, 1950 to the late Clarence Sr, and Ruth Johnson Aldridge.Robert was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly! He retired from Pharr Yarns...

Kim Blattau

Kim Blattau

Oct 28, 2015

Kim Blattau1965-2015Gastonia - Kimberly "Kim" Johnson Blattau - 50, passed away on October 28, 2015She was born in Cleveland County on July 14, 1965 to Minnie Baynard and Mason JohnsonShe was a loving wife and mother who will be missed greatly!Left to cherish her memories include her companion of 27 years, Michael Anthony Blattau; father, Mason Johnson of Florida; mother,...

Daisy Ramseur

Daisy Ramseur

Oct 27, 2015

Daisy Ramseur1919-2015Maiden – Daisy Robinson Ramseur, 96, entered into her Heavenly Home on October 27, 2015 at Carolinas Medical Center LincolntonShe was born in Catawba County, NC on March 31, 1919 to the late William and Lela Mutz RobinsonIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband John Lee Ramseur, grandson, Kenya Edwards and sister, Marie...

Virlyn Stanley Tilson

Virlyn Stanley Tilson

Oct 27, 2015

VIRLYN TILSON1938-2015Gastonia – Virlyn Stanley Tilson, 77 entered into his Heavenly Home on October 27, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Franklin, NC on February 7, 1938 to the late Stanley Willie and Marie Emma Rogers Tilson.Virlyn was a loving and caring man who will be missed greatly! He was a member of Faith Baptist Church; and...

Russell Scibetta

Russell Scibetta

Oct 25, 2015

RUSSELL SCIBETTA1932-2015Russell Phillip Scibetta, "Russ", 83, entered into his heavenly home on October 25, 2015 after a lengthy illness. A Buffalo native, he enjoyed his retirement years in North Ft. Myers, FL, before relocating to NC.In addition to his parents, Cataldo & Rosa (Fara) Scibetta, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Joann; sisters, Mary Scibetta and Assunta Desmond;...

Manota Lee

Manota Lee

Oct 21, 2015

Manota Lee1933-2015Gastonia – Manota Guest Lee, 82, entered into her Heavenly Home on October 21, 2015 at Carolina Care CherryvilleShe was born in Swain County, NC on July 26, 1933 to the late John K. and Callie Taylor GuestIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years Gene Tunney Lee9 brothers and sisters...

Scott Queen

Scott Queen

Oct 21, 2015

SCOTT QUEEN1968-2015Gastonia – Scott Queen, 47 – passed away. He was born in Gaston County on January 16, 1968 to Randy Gene and Roma Colvard QueenScott was very strong family man – he loved his kids! He had the most uplifting personality; his smile would light up a room! Scott was a 1986 Hunter Huss graduate and worked for YRC...

Virginia Hayes Young

Virginia Hayes Young

Oct 20, 2015

Virginia Young1935-2015Iron Station – Virginia Hayes Young, 79, entered into her Heavenly Home on October 20, 2015 She was born in Columbus County, NC on December 28, 1935to the late Lou Watts and Council HayesIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Johnny Wayne Waggoner, John Young, Jr., and brother, David Hayes.Left to cherish her...

Christopher "CHRIS" Jerry Rice

Christopher "CHRIS" Jerry Rice

Oct 17, 2015

Chris Rice, Sr.1942-2015Gastonia – Christopher Jerry Rice, Sr., 73, went to his Heavenly Home on October 17, 2015 with his loving wife by his sideHe was born in Gaston Co, NC on April 15, 1942 to the late Jerry Ford and Mary Ruth Thomas RiceChris was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be missed greatly! He loved his...

Bonita Silkey

Bonita Silkey

Oct 17, 2015

Bonita Silkey1952-2015Denver – Bonnie Silkey, 63, entered into her Heavenly Home on October 17, 2015.Bonnie was a loving person who will be missed greatly! She loved to crochet. Bonnie worked for the U.S. Postal Service and later in food service.She was born in Connecticut on March 30, 1952 to Modeste Gantnier and the late Edward Deskus In addition to her...