Obituaries

Charles Frank Steelman

Charles Frank Steelman

Jan 3, 2015

CHARLES FRANK STEELMAN1924 -2015Dallas – Charles "Frank" Steelman, 90, passed away on January 3, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Wilkes County on October 24, 1924 to the late John and Ethel McNeil Steelman.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Gwyn, Johnny, Clyde, Bill and Bud Steelman, sisters, Gaynelle Clemmer and Betty HongistoFrank was a...

Marvin Thomas Bentley

Marvin Thomas Bentley

Dec 26, 2014

MARVIN THOMAS BENTLEY1936-2014Gastonia – Marvin Thomas Bentley, 78, joined our heavenly Father peacefully on December 26, 2014. He was born in Lancaster, SC on July 18, 1936 to the late Ernest and Sarah Bentley.He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Bruce BentleyMarvin was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church. Marvin was a faithful member and worked...

Ann Hunsucker

Ann Hunsucker

Dec 25, 2014

Ann HunsuckerMargaret Ann Taylor Hunsucker passed away peacefully on December 25th 2014, at the age of 80, surrounded by her family. Ann was born on December 9th, 1934 in Mount Holly, North Carolina, to the late Dr. Preston Reeves Taylor and Mildred Trantham Taylor. She graduated from Belmont High School in the class of 1952 and later attended Wake Forest...

Dennis Franklin

Dennis Franklin

Dec 24, 2014

Dallas – Dennis Franklin, 88, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Marshall, NC, born May 21, 1926 to the late Shad and Muncie Cantrell FranklinHe was preceded in death by his parents, brother Walter Franklin, sisters Thelma Wallin and Zula GriffinDennis was a graduate of Western Carolina University...

Johnny Herndon

Johnny Herndon

Dec 23, 2014

Johnny Herndon1964-2014Gastonia-John Rush "Johnny" Herndon, IV, 50 passed away December 23, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Augusta, GA on December 9, 1964 to the late John Rush Herndon III and Kathryn Jarrard Herndon. A 1983 graduate of Ashbrook High School, Johnny is well-remembered for his days of playing football for the Greenwave before going on to achieve success...

Thomas "Tom" Leroy Bumgarner

Thomas "Tom" Leroy Bumgarner

Dec 23, 2014

Tom Bumgarner1930-2014Dallas – Thomas Leroy Bumgarner, 84, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2014 at Robin Johnson House surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Gaston County on May 12, 1930 to the late Edgar Ross and Johnnie Mae Flowers Bumgarner.He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Ruby Bumgarner and brother Joe BumgarnerTom was a US Army...

Stephen Harold Farnsworth

Stephen Harold Farnsworth

Dec 20, 2014

Steven Farnsworth1952-2014Steven Farnsworth1952-2014Lincolnton- Stephen Harold Farnsworth, 62 died December 20th 2014 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House Huntersville NC.He was a native of Gaston County, born August 29, 1952 to Harold and Betty Beam Farnsworth from Cherryville.He served in the US Air Force and loved riding his Harley Davidson. He was employed with Wix Corp. in Gastonia as a mechanical...

Jewel Hazel Radenic

Jewel Hazel Radenic

Dec 19, 2014

Jewel Hazel Radenic1933 -2014Alexis – Jewel Hazel Radenic, 80, passed away on December 19, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.She was born on December 27, 1933 in Gaston County, NC to the late Joseph Theodore and Hazel Jones Brooks.She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Lewis RadenicSurvivors include her daughters, Sandy and Sylvia; brothers; James, Judson,...

Johnny Hubert Blake

Johnny Hubert Blake

Dec 18, 2014

Johnny Blake1940 -2014Dallas- Johnny Hubert Blake, 74 passed away December 18, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County, NC on December 2, 1940 to the late William Clarence and Pauline Lane BlakeHe was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Clara Blake and 5 brothers and 1 sister.Johnny was a Member of Rankin Lake Baptist Church. Veteran of...

Anna Marie Willoughby Rhodes

Anna Marie Willoughby Rhodes

Dec 15, 2014

Marie Rhodes1917 -2014Kings Mountain-Mrs. Anna Marie Willoughby Rhodes, 97, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at Summit Place of Kings Mountain.She was born on September 13, 1917 in Preston, Maryland to the late Algie Henry and Myrtle Prettyman Willoughby.She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and a life member of the Eastern...

Frances Elizabeth Brank Moore

Frances Elizabeth Brank Moore

Dec 15, 2014

Frances Brank Moore1924 -2014Gastonia – Frances Elizabeth Brank Moore, 90, passed away on December 15, 2014 at Alexandria Place.She was born on October 28, 1924 in Union County, SC to the late Henry Samuel Brank, Sr.and Annie Bell Ponder BrankShe is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years, Paul Leonard Moore; numerous brothers and sistersMrs. Moore...

Joan Joyner Avery

Joan Joyner Avery

Dec 12, 2014

Joan Joyner Avery1959 -2014Lincolnton – Joan Joyner Avery, 55, passed away on December 12, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born on November 30, 1959 in Georgetown, SC to the late Russell Hancel and Barbara Cochran Joyner.She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ray Neal Avery; Grandparents, Smith and Georgie Cochran; Walter and Pearl JoynerSurvivors include...

Stephen "Steve" Merlin Green

Stephen "Steve" Merlin Green

Dec 5, 2014

Stephen Merlin GreenGastonia – Stephen M. Green, 59, passed away on December 5, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on December 10, 1954 to the late Claude and Willa Mae Buchanan Green.Steve loved to hunt, fish, and gardening. He loved being outdoors. Steve served in the U.S. Air Force and worked many years at the...

Anthony Neal McGraw

Anthony Neal McGraw

Dec 5, 2014

Tony McGraw1972-2014Belmont-Anthony Neal McGraw, 42, passed away on December 5, 2014.He was born on October 24, 1972 in Gaston County to Archie and Sandy Hamby McGraw.Survivors include his parents, daughter Summer and sister TracyServices will be privateCondolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.

Robert C. Smith

Robert C. Smith

Dec 3, 2014

Robert C Smith1931 -2014Gastonia – Robert Champion "City Boy" Smith, 83 passed away December 3, 2014 at Hunter Woods Assisted Living.He was born in Gaston County, NC on August 12, 1931 to the late Clifton Champion and Marie Huntsinger Smith.Robert retired from the City of Gastonia in street maintenance He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Dolly...

Esther Elizabeth Love Davis

Esther Elizabeth Love Davis

Dec 3, 2014

Gastonia – Esther Elizabeth Love Davis, 74, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2014 at Courtland Terrace surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Fairfield County, SC, on September 2, 1940 to the late Clyde and Exie Lee Langley Love. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty Virginia LoveEsther was a member of the...

Martha Ellen Meeks

Martha Ellen Meeks

Nov 30, 2014

Martha Ellen Meeks1928-2014Gastonia- Martha Ellen Meeks, 86, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2014 at Belaire Health Care.She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 5, 1928 to the late Ross and Martha Garner HolbrooksShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Rev. Ira Meeks; brothers, Glenn and Edward Holbrooks, and sister, Ruth Blalock. Born Martha Ellen Holbrooks but...

Gina Farrell Little

Gina Farrell Little

Nov 28, 2014

Dallas – Gina Farrell Little 50, passed away on November 28, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical CenterShe was born in Gaston Co., NC., on August 25, 1964 to Ruby Stockton Farrell and the late James Moody.She is survived by her sons Joshua Miller and Austin Little; and 2 grandchildren, Colton Lane Miller and Aaliyah Dainelle Little, and her mother Ruby...

Myrl Stewart Linton

Myrl Stewart Linton

Nov 15, 2014

Myrl Ethel Stewart Linton1940-2014Gastonia – Myrl Ethel Stewart Linton, 74 passed away November 15, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Cook County, Ill. on November 8, 1940 to the late Jack Parker and Mary Catherine Pellman StewartShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband Loris Clair Linton, Sr. who died in 1988; grandsons, Robbie Linton and...

Mark Wilson Taylor

Mark Wilson Taylor

Nov 14, 2014

Mark Wilson Taylor1981-2014Dallas-Mark Wilson Taylor, 32 passed away suddenly November 14, 2014 from an automobile wreck in DallasHe was born in Gaston County, on December 16, 1981 to Robin Jenkins Taylor and the late Forest Edward Taylor.He was preceded in death by his father, grandfather, Johnny GriffinMark was a 2000 graduate of North Gaston High School, and worked at Brenn...