Obituaries

Floree Woodard Coleman

Floree Woodard Coleman

Feb 4, 2015

Gastonia- Floree Woodard Coleman, 95 passed away peacefully February 4, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Blair, SC on October 19, 1919 to the late Thomas and Lila Vanfield Woodard.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Allen Coleman, son William Coleman; Floree was the last one out of 12 siblingsFuneral service will be 11:00 am,...

Roland R. Dumontet

Roland R. Dumontet

Feb 3, 2015

Cramerton - Roland R. Dumontet, 78 passed away peacefully on February 3, 2015 at his residence.He was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 18, 1936 to the late Raymond and Marie Brady Dumontet.Roland was a U.S. Marines veteran and had retired as a Drug Rehabilitation Counselor.Survivors include his loving wife Karen Heffner Dumontet; his son Daniel Dumontet, his daughter...

Gail Byrd Lingerfelt

Gail Byrd Lingerfelt

Jan 31, 2015

Gastonia – Gail Byrd Lingerfelt, 67 passed away January 31, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, NC on March 9, 1947 to Katharyn Tench Byrd and the late Lyle Woodrow Byrd.She was preceded in death by her father, a sister Carolyn Byrd and a baby sister.Gail was a member of Landmark Baptist Church; she was...

Ron E. Bess

Ron E. Bess

Jan 28, 2015

Dallas – Ron E. Bess, 60, passed away January 28, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Stone Mountain, GA on December 30, 1954 to the late Buck and Judy McKeown Bess. Ron battled cancer for over a year, but at 12:38 am Wednesday he won his battle.He was self employed in construction work all his life. Ron...

Pauline Severin

Pauline Severin

Jan 26, 2015

Gastonia – Pauline Severin, 80, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2015.She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia on February 9, 1934 to the late W. Milton and Hannah Asbury.She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, James Asbury, sisters, Virginia Dickens and Patsy Blodgett and grandson, Christopher CharlesSurvivors include her husband, Vernon Severin; sons, Donald Aleshire, Carl...

Evia Watts Carr

Evia Watts Carr

Jan 25, 2015

Gastonia- Evia Mae Watts Carr, 82 passed away peacefully January 25, 2015 at Meadowood Nursing Center.She was born in Macon County, NC on January 25, 1933 to the late William C and Lucy Hodgin WattsShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband Murphy Carr, son Alvin Carr, and 5 brothers Troy, R.L., Olen, Junior, and Ted WayneSurvivors include her...

Leonard "Lenny" Branigan

Leonard "Lenny" Branigan

Jan 25, 2015

Clover- Leonard "Lenny" Robert Branigan, AKA "Papa Smurf", passed away of natural causes in his home in Clover on January 25, 2015.Lenny was born in Warwick, Rhode Island on April 4, 1941 to late Chester and Alice Maroney Branigan.He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Barbara Bellrose and Claire C. RichardsLenny was a prominent member of the...

Cathy Hoffman Cochrane

Cathy Hoffman Cochrane

Jan 24, 2015

Belmont- Cathy Hoffman Cochrane, 60, passed away suddenly January 24, 2015.She was born in Gaston County, NC on February 12, 1954 She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Faye Carver Stone and her husband Joe Cochrane. Cathy was the most giving and caring person we knew; she was loved by all. She was a loving mother to anyone...

Sandra Matheson Culberson

Sandra Matheson Culberson

Jan 22, 2015

Belmont- Sandra Matheson Culberson, 62, passed away suddenly January 22, 2015 at CaroMont Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County, NC on June 18, 1952 to the late Hugh and Betty Hoffman Matheson.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Kim Matheson.Sandra was a diehard Duke fan: she loved racing, and was a big Jeff Gordon...

Jimmie Crowell Hill

Jimmie Crowell Hill

Jan 17, 2015

Jim C. Hill1939-2015Gastonia – Jimmie Crowell Hill, 75, passed away January 17, 2015 at CaroMont Medical Center.He was born in Marshville, NC on October 30, 1939 to the late Crowell and Lois Hathcock Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Betty Howard, Richard Hill, Larry Hill and Lavonne Melton.Jim was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist...

Sylvia Watson Costner

Sylvia Watson Costner

Jan 13, 2015

Gastonia – Sylvia Watson Costner, 49 passed away January 13, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Gaston County, NC on September 23, 1965She was preceded in death by her father, Bo Watson, mother Brenda Kay "Doodie" Braswell and brother Joey Ramsey.Survivors include her Husband of 14 years Michael Costner; daughters, Brenda Lynn Haley and Tonia Michelle Barber;...

Leon Hatcher

Leon Hatcher

Jan 11, 2015

Gastonia- Jennings Leon Hatcher, 87 passed away on January 11, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County on March 19, 1927 to the late Robert Amos and Jennie Woody HatcherHe was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Earl HatcherMr. Hatcher was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday...

Nancy Peele Drennan

Nancy Peele Drennan

Jan 10, 2015

Nancy Drennan1939-2015Dallas – Nancy Peele Drennan, 75, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Laurinburg, NC, on June 4, 1939 to the late William and Mamie Watson Peele.She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Mack Peele, Judy Wallace, Harold Peele, Frances Caulder and Billy...

Jean Biddix Thomasson

Jean Biddix Thomasson

Jan 9, 2015

Jean Thomasson1935-2015Lowell –Jean Biddix Thomasson, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Buncombe County, NC, on July 31, 1935 to the late Reverend Frank and Geneva Lewis Biddix. She was preceded in death by her parents, and step mother Veldia Pressley; her brothers...

James Patrick Morris

James Patrick Morris

Jan 7, 2015

Gaffney, SC – James Patrick Morris, 65 passed away January 7, 2015 at Gaffney Medical Center.He was born in Gaston County, NC on August 5, 1949 to the late Hubert Carrol Morris and Mildred Sue Spence.Survivors include his wife of 45 years Brenda Gaye Morris; son Justin Morris; daughter Shannon Morris; step-mother Ruth Morris; brothers Danny Morris, Mark Morris and...

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...