Obituaries

Roberta Auten Simpson

Roberta Auten Simpson

May 7, 2015

Roberta Simpson1927-2015Gastonia- Roberta Auten Simpson, 87, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Gaston County, NC on December 22, 1927 to the late Martin Thomas and Sara Emma Henderson Auten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ray Auten and sisters, Rosie Milliken, Ruby Hannah and...

Brantlee Eli Burch

Brantlee Eli Burch

May 6, 2015

Clover, SC- Brantlee Eli Burch, was born sleeping on May 6, 2015 to Elizabeth Whisnant and James Lee Burch. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother Nancy Walters. In additions to his parent's other survivors include his grandparents, Paul and Angel Walters, III, Gene and Sherry Burch; great grandparents, Paul and Linda Walters, Jr., Kenneth and Janice Whisnant;...

Margaret Sisk Gunter

Margaret Sisk Gunter

May 3, 2015

Gastonia- Margaret Elizabeth Sisk Gunter, 88, passed away peacefully at home May 3, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends.She was born in Lincoln County, NC on September 7, 1926 to the late Billy and Lula Bryte SiskIn addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jason Todd Brown and brothers, Louie R. Sisk and...

Sara Turner Price

Sara Turner Price

May 3, 2015

Gastonia-Sara Isabell Turner Price, 73 passed away peacefully May 3, 2015 at CMC-Main, Charlotte.She was born in York County, SC on November 10, 1941 to the late Lewis Mason and Nellie Pearson Turner.She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Billy Turner.She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a good homemaker. She was a...

Stephen Kaylor

Stephen Kaylor

May 2, 2015

Gastonia – Robert Stephen Kaylor, 62 passed away on May 2, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born on January 14, 1953 in Gaston County to Sara Jones Kaylor and the late John Richard Kaylor, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother John Richard Kaylor, IIIStephen was a nine year survivor of...

Sherron Elizabeth Costner Franklin

Sherron Elizabeth Costner Franklin

May 2, 2015

Sherron Costner Franklin1958-2015Lowell-Sherron Elizabeth Costner Franklin, 56, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born on May 7, 1958 in Lincoln County to the late Jay and Betty Moxley Costner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Jay Wilton Costner, Jr. Sherron was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...

Emma Hyde Powers

Emma Hyde Powers

Apr 18, 2015

Belmont- Mrs. Emma Hyde Powers, 84 passed away peacefully April 18, 2015 at Meadowood Nursing Care Center, Gastonia.She was born in Swain County, NC on November 3, 1930 to the late Ned D. and Margie Hyatt Hyde.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James E. Powers, her sisters, Eliza Hyde Woods, Lexie Hyde Lee and Ida Hyde...

Stella Putnam

Stella Putnam

Apr 14, 2015

Gastonia – Stella Putnam, 62, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2015.She was born on December 26, 1953 in Gaston County to the late Ruth Barrett Clary and Luther James Lingerfelt, Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Debbie Gosnell, Donna Lynn Lingerfelt; step father, Bud Clary, father-in-law, Sam Putnam and grandson, Logan...

Alphonsene H. Brown

Alphonsene H. Brown

Apr 8, 2015

Gastonia- Alphonsene H. Brown, 93, went to be with Christ on April 8, 2015.She was born in Jamaica on August 17, 1921 to the late John and Imogene Newland Holm. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Aston Brown, and a brother George HolmSurvivors include her loving and devoted daughters Colleen Samuels and...

Micah Mercy White

Micah Mercy White

Apr 8, 2015

Gastonia – Micah Mercy White, was born sleeping on April 8, 2015 to Brittany Lovelace and Jeffrey White.Memorial Service will be Sunday, April 19th at 4:30 pm at Withers & Whisenant Funeral HomeBurial will be PrivateCondolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704 864-5144 is serving the Family.

Gary Ray MacMillan

Gary Ray MacMillan

Apr 6, 2015

Gary Ray MacMillan, 69 passed away suddenly April 6, 2015.He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 7, 1945 to the late Ruth Virginia Hanley and Charles Hall MacMillan, Jr.Gary was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He was Regular US Army and a Reservist serving as a Technical Sergeant in the 70th Division. Gary attended Wayne State University...

Tracy Little Cannon

Tracy Little Cannon

Apr 2, 2015

Dallas – Tracy Ellen Little Cannon, 51 of 1124 Old Willis School Road devoted wife, mother and Maw Maw passed away suddenly on April 2, 2015.She was born in Catawba County on April 27, 1963 to Majel Christopher Moser and the late Robert Little. In addition to her father, she also preceded in death by her brother Tony Robert Little....

Patrick "Pat" David Burtrum

Patrick "Pat" David Burtrum

Apr 1, 2015

Gastonia- Patrick David "Pat" Burtrum, 59 passed away April 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on December 30, 1955 to the late Clayton and Christine Widner Burtrum. He was a Veteran of US Marines.Pat loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be missed greatly!Survivors include his sons Chad and...

Charlie Jason Jenkins

Charlie Jason Jenkins

Mar 26, 2015

Charles J Jenkins1928-2015Gastonia- Charlie Jason Jenkins, 86 went to be with his Lord and Savior March 26, 2015 at Stanley Total Living. He was born in Gaston County on November 19, 1928 to the late Paul Everette and Lillian Deaton Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son Perry Clayton Jenkins, brothers Earl...

James Paul Justice

James Paul Justice

Mar 26, 2015

James Paul Justice, Sr1944-2015Dallas – James Paul Justice, Sr., 70 devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away March 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on October 26, 1944 to the late Paul and Viola Justice. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters Rachel Clark and Nell McGraw....

Maggie Dennis Tench

Maggie Dennis Tench

Mar 26, 2015

Maggie Dennis Tench1936-2015Dallas – Maggie Marie Dennis Tench, 78, passed away on March 26, 2015 at Stanley Total Living.She is preceded in death by her parents, children Teresa and Chris Robbins; brothers, Joe, Jr., Johnny and Edward Dennis, sister Mary Williams Survivors include her children Ronald and Patricia Robbins, James and LeAnn Robbins, Tony and Glenda Robbins, Joey and Netha...

Lorie Adams Craig

Lorie Adams Craig

Mar 24, 2015

Lorie Craig1959-2015Charlotte- Lorie Adams Craig, 55 passed away suddenly March 24, 2015 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County, on October 7, 1959 to the late R.L. Adams and Brenda Sue Franklin Adams.Lorie was a member of Horizon Baptist Church, Gastonia; she was a very caring person and enjoyed helping and caring for people. Lori had worked at Holy...

Betty Sue Stephens Cantrell

Betty Sue Stephens Cantrell

Mar 22, 2015

Betty Stephens Cantrell1944-2015Bessemer City- Betty Sue Stephens Cantrell, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2015.She was born in Union County, Georgia on January 6, 1944 to the late Edward Mack and Iona Johnson Stephens.Betty was a member of First Wesleyan Church. She retired from Glenn Printing with over 40 years of service.Survivors include her...

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Maddox Wilson

Deborah Jean "Debbie" Maddox Wilson

Mar 21, 2015

Gastonia – Deborah Jean Maddox Wilson, 58, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterShe was born in Gaston County, on August 27, 1956Survivors include her parents Bobby Edward Maddox and Vivian Parham Jordanher formal husband Gene Wilson and her finance Elliott Hooper; her son Dwayne Justice; daughters Mary Hallbrook and Angela Pruitt; 5 grandchildren and...

Sarah Curd Grffin

Sarah Curd Grffin

Mar 20, 2015

Gastonia – Sarah Curd Griffin, 70, passed away on March 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at the Robin Johnson House.She was born in Birmingham, Ala., on March 7, 1945 to the late James D. and Katherine Taylor CurdSarah was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and reading. Sarah loved spending time with her...