Obituaries

Naoko Inami Sims

Naoko Inami Sims

Mar 18, 2015

Cherryville - Naoko Inami Sims, 54, passed away March 18, 2015 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby.She was born in Yokohama, Japan on June 2, 1960 to the late Kosaku and Shizue Yabu InamiIn addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Caroll Sims.Survivors include her daughter, Sara Nagisa Hanna; son, Julian Sims; and...

Robert Holloway

Robert Holloway

Mar 15, 2015

Dallas-Robert Holloway, 84 passed away March 15, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House.. He was born in Copperhill, TN, November 19, 1930 to the late J.C. Holloway and Bonnie White Bruce.Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years Agnes "Nellie" Parr Holloway; nieces and nephews, Libby Grubbs, Juanita Holbrooks, Joyce Pilkington, Junior Parr, Yvonne Reep, Patsy Harris and Stevie ParrGraveside...

"Jack" Benton

"Jack" Benton

Mar 10, 2015

Dallas – Earl Jackson "Jack" Benton, Jr., 73 passed away March 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at his residence. He was born in Mecklenburg County on August 17, 1941 to the late Earl Jackson Benton, Sr and Virginia Mitchell Benton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother Jimmy Benton.Jack battled cancer...

Gwen Justus

Gwen Justus

Mar 10, 2015

Gastonia- Gwendolyn "Gwen" Rose Justus, 88, of Gastonia, died March 10, 2015 at Peak ResourcesShe was born in Haywood County, daughter of the late Ralston Lawrence Justus and Edith Young Justus. Gwen was a retired Western Union telegraph operator. She was a member of West Avenue Presbyterian Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother,...

Tony Adam Neal

Tony Adam Neal

Mar 10, 2015

Mt. Holly-Tony Adam Neal, 54, passed away March 10, 2015 suddenly at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, December 12, 1960 to Joe Berry Neal and Joy Patricia Dedmond He was preceded in death by his mother, brother Bobby Joe and sister Rachel Darlene and his father-in-law, Ray SamplesTony worked at Precision Machine Systems, and loved spending time...

Jennifer Kay Martin

Jennifer Kay Martin

Mar 9, 2015

Dallas – Jennifer Kay Martin, 38, passed away March 9, 2015.She was born in Gaston County on July 6, 1976 to the late Charlie and Brenda Kay Hensley Martin. She was a 1994 graduate of North Gaston High School. Jennifer enjoyed outdoor, she liked fishing and hunting. Survivors include her children Caleb Matthew Costner, Chelsey Kay Costner and Kaylee Elaine...

John Henry Smith

John Henry Smith

Mar 8, 2015

Gastonia- John Henry Smith, Sr., 93 , passed away peacefully March 8, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterJohn was born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee on November 6, to the late James Nelson and Violet Shaw Smith.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 48 years, Lois Bost Smith, son John Henry Smith,...

David Reece Cloninger

David Reece Cloninger

Mar 4, 2015

Dallas – David Reece Cloninger, 53, passed away March 4, 2015 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by his loving family. He was born in York County, SC on March 29, 1961 to the late Bud and Trula Bowers Cloninger. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother Roger, and a sister, Vickey StameyDavid...

Lessie Branton Henderson

Lessie Branton Henderson

Mar 2, 2015

Gastonia- Lessie Branton Henderson, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 2, 2015 at her residence.She was born in Gaston County, NC on February 25, 1930 to the late James Luther and Ollie Mae Laws Branton. Lessie was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Cramerton, NC. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and...

Edna Francis Rhyne

Edna Francis Rhyne

Mar 2, 2015

Belmont – Edna Francis Rhyne, 75 passed March 2, 2015.She was born in Vance County, NC on March 15, 1939 to John and Geneva Francis. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, Charles Monroe Rhyne.Survivors include her son Doodle Rhyne (Sissy); grandsons, David Rhyne, Bo Rhyne, Michael...

Debbie Dwiggins Brown

Debbie Dwiggins Brown

Feb 28, 2015

Bessemer City- Debbie Dwiggins Brown, 51 passed on February 28, 2015.She was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina on February 25, 1964 to the late John and Brenda Dwiggins.Survivors include her son, Steven and wife Brandi Strange; daughter, Sierra Brown; and a brother Patrick Harrington; grandchildren, Lex, Jax and GabeServices will be privateCondolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com

Clarence Randolph McMahan

Clarence Randolph McMahan

Feb 28, 2015

Gastonia- Reverend Clarence Randolph McMahan, 87, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County, NC on April 10, 1927 to the late Walter C. and Beuna Sisk McMahan.He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 70 years, Louise Killian McMahan who died February 8, 2015.Reverend McMahan served in...

Myrtle Pender Russ

Myrtle Pender Russ

Feb 27, 2015

Belmont- Myrtle Pender Russ, 85, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2015.She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on February 10, 1930 to the late John Clarence and Flora Belle Bartlett Pender.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Elizabeth Hubbell.Myrtle was a member of Flint Groves Baptist Church and was a caregiver to many families for...

Hall Edison Mauney

Hall Edison Mauney

Feb 24, 2015

Gastonia- Hall Edison Mauney, 86 passed away peacefully on February 24, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at the Robin Johnson House.He was born in Gaston County, NC on February 3, 1929 to the late Manardie and Annie Mae Lewis Mauney. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 57 years Sarah Stewart Mauney.Hall was a member...

David Ray Lineberger

David Ray Lineberger

Feb 20, 2015

Dallas- David Ray Lineberger, 68, passed away peacefully February 20, 2015 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County on January 8, 1947 to Cloteen Lineberger Rogers. Survivors include his mother, Cloteen Lineberger Rogers, wife of 50 years, Patricia McAbee Lineberger, daughter, Annette Cloteen Myers, grandson, Dustin Braden and granddaughter, Brittany Miller; great grandchildren, Kynlee Sellers, Raylan Sellers, Peyton Sellers...

Sandra Bumgarner Tate

Sandra Bumgarner Tate

Feb 19, 2015

Gastonia- Sandra Bumgarner Tate, 66, passed away suddenly February 19, 2015 at CaroMont Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County, NC on March 5, 1948 to the late Ross and Ruby Caldwell Bumgarner.Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Tom Bumgarner and Joe Bumgarner.She was a member of Ranlo Baptist Church, where she was active in the...

Sherra Hannah Gilbert

Sherra Hannah Gilbert

Feb 15, 2015

Gastonia- Sherra Darlene Hannah Gilbert, 45 passed away peacefully on February 15, 2015.She was born in Gaston County, NC on October 4, 1969 to the late Waymond and Edith Freeman Hannah.She was preceded in death by her parentsSurvivors include her husband Shawn Gilbert of 22 years, daughter, Shawna Gilbert, grandson, Joel Hincapie; brother, Jeff Hannah and sister, Donna WhitleyThe family...

Helen Almond Turner

Helen Almond Turner

Feb 15, 2015

Gastonia- Helen Almond Turner, 76, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2015.She was born in Gaston County on April 16, 1938 to the late Lawrence and Lucille Spencer AlmondShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lawrence "Larry" Turner and brother, H.C. AlmondHelen was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church and a past member of Flint Groves and East...

Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell

Feb 11, 2015

Shelby – Edwin Scott Campbell, 50 passed away on February 11, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.He was born in Forsyth County, NC on March 13, 1964 to John Campbell and the late Carol Jessup Campbell.He was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents, Leoma and Lillie CampbellScott was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, Shelby, NC He...

Louise Killian McMahan

Louise Killian McMahan

Feb 8, 2015

Gastonia- Mrs. Louise Killian McMahan, 86 passed away peacefully on February 8, 2015.She was born in Gaston County, NC on August 19, 1928 to the late Obrey Clyde and Mary Smith Killian.She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters.Mrs. McMahan was active in Reverend McMahan's ministry during his career; working in the children's ministry. She...