Obituaries
Phu Vinh Tran
Aug 29, 2014
Phu Vinh Tran1926-2014Charlotte- Phu Vinh Tran, 87 passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.He was born in Cambodia on August 30, 1926 to the late Sanh Van Tran and Thanh Nguyen.He served in the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and was a Prisoner of War for ten years before coming to the United States. Survivors...
Sam "Big Sam" Merton Switzer
Aug 24, 2014
Sam M Switzer1945-2014Stanley- Sam Merton "Big Sam" Switzer, 69 passed away Saturday, August 24th, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Trumansburg, New York on March 22, 1945 to the late Richard and Rosalind Switzer. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Edward Switzer.He enjoyed riding his Harley and going to Bike week at Daytona Beach for...
Susan Maddox Bell
Aug 21, 2014
Susan Maddox Bell1965-2014Mt. Holly- Susan Maddox Bell, 49 passed away on August 21, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at Kings Mountain Hospice.She was born in Gaston County on March 29, 1965 to James David and Joan Rushing Maddox.Susan is survived by her husband, James "Jimmy" Bell, daughter, Chasan Michelle Beverly of Mt. Holly, parents, James and Joan Maddox, Sisters,...
Nicole "Nikki" Gamble Stillwell
Aug 19, 2014
Nicole "Nikki" Gamble Stillwell1972-2014Dallas – Nicole "Nikki" Gamble Stillwell, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family.She was born on April 12, 1972 in Clinton, North Carolina to Myrna Watts Gamble and the late Thomas Gamble of Dallas, NCNikki was employed at the North Carolina License Plate Agency, Gastonia for over 15 years until...
Helen Ray Hovis
Aug 18, 2014
Bessemer City- Helen Ray Hovis, 93, went home to be with her Heavenly Father and precious Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ August 18, 2014. She had been at Peak Resources in Cherryville since May 25, 2014. Helen's family wishes to praise the entire staff at Peak Resources for their excellent care and compassion.Helen was a native of Gaston County and...
Mary "Cookie" Herbster
Aug 18, 2014
Mary "Cookie" Ethel Herbster1952-2014Rutherfordton – Mary "Cookie" Ethel Herbster, 62, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2014 at Willow Ridge Nursing Home. She was born on July 20, 1952 in Gaston County, North Carolina to the late Wilbert James and Margaret Walker McDonald.Cookie worked many years in textiles and was an auxiliary member of the Lowell Volunteer Fire Department.She is...
Thomas Edward Garrison
Aug 16, 2014
Thomas E Garrison, Sr1951-2014Kings Mountain- Thomas Edward Garrison, Sr., 63 passed away Saturday, August 16th, 2014 at his residence.He was born on January 2, 1951 in Beckley West Virginia Robena Clark and Frank GarrisonHe is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers and sisters, Buddy, Peggy, Dorcas, Norris, Kathleen and Robert.He served in the U.S Marine Corps and worked...
Anthony Michael Denicola
Aug 11, 2014
Gastonia –Anthony Michael Denicola, was born sleeping on August 11, 2014, to Vincent and Rebecca Coleman DenicolaSurvivors include his parents, Brother, Joseph; Sister, Kayleigh;Grandparents, Joseph and Pamela Coleman and Nancy LegaceyFuneral Service will be 3:00pm, Thursday, August 14th at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.comWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is...
Iva Lee Pasour Boyd
Aug 10, 2014
Dallas- Iva Lee Pasour Boyd, 87 of 300 West Church Street, passed away peacefully August 10, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.She was born in Gaston County on December 4, 1926 to the late Kelly Eli and Audrey Leona Carpenter Pasour.She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 43 years John Clinton Boyd, who died...
Nancy Rodenberg Hyde
Aug 6, 2014
Chesapeake, Virginia - Nancy Rodenberg Hyde, 69, passed away August 6, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 9, 1944 to the late Dean and Mary Boles Rodenberg.She was survived by her husband of 42 years Dennis Hyde, son; Jeremy D. Hyde and wife Crystal, daughters; Melinda Vandeusen and husband Steve, Amy Morton and husband Craig, brother; Charlie Rodenberg...
Rosa Lee McDonald
Aug 5, 2014
Rosa Lee McDonald1914-2014Gastonia - Rosa Lee McDonald, 99, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2014 at Meadowood Nursing Center. She was born on September 30, 1914 in McBee, South Carolina to the late Fletcher and Vermel Steen Johnson.Rosa was a loving mother, grand and great grandmother and loved all her family and especially loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.She...
Tommy Daniel Woody
Aug 4, 2014
Tommy Woody1970-2014Bessemer City – Thomas Daniel Woody, 44, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2014 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born on April 4, 1970 in Mecklenburg County, NC to Ruby Page Woody and the late Thomas Dewy Woody. He is preceded in death by his father, brother Thomas Shane Woody who died in 1969, and his wife...
Melinda "Bub" Knight
Aug 4, 2014
Melinda "Bub" Knight1970-2014Gastonia- Melinda "Bub" Knight, 44 passed away August 4, 2014. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on May 13, 1970 to Danny Knight and the late Martha Knight.She was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Sue Huegle Knight.Bub was a graduate of South Point High School, and had received a degree in Medical Transcript and Business Administration.Bub...
Thomas Sidney Beam
Aug 1, 2014
Thomas Sidney Beam1948-2014Gastonia – Thomas Sidney Beam, 66, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1948 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Jack W. and Lucille Henderson Beam.He was preceded in death by his step father, Wilbur Turner.Thomas served in the U.S. Army and worked in healthcare for many years.Survivors...
Tony Scott "Tyler" Lewis
Jul 26, 2014
Gastonia – Gastonia - Tony Scott "Tyler" Lewis, 19, passed away on July 26, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center .He was a native of Gaston County, North Carolina. He was born September 12, 1994 to Tamara Renee Messer and the late Tony Albert Lewis.Survivors include his mother Tamara Renee Messer, sister Christin Michelle Painter, Girlfriend Cherokee Williams, grandparents Patricia...
Roxie Jane Thomas
Jul 26, 2014
GASTONIA – Roxie Jane Helms Thomas, 92, went to heaven July 26, 2014. She was born November 28, 1921 in Union County, daughter of the late Floyd and Cornelia Helms.Roxie was a loving woman who enjoyed being with her family. She will be remembered for her gentleness and the special things she did for her family. Her family will miss...
Richard "Rick" Winters
Jul 26, 2014
Gastonia – Richard "Rick" Winters, 68, passed away on July 26, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.He was born on October 12, 1945 in Durham County, North Carolina to the late John C. and Marie Wright Winters.Richard worked many years in Automobile Dealership Management. His greatest joy was time spent with his grandchildren.Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Ellen...
Sarah Anderson Grigg
Jul 23, 2014
Sarah Anderson Grigg1927-2014Southport, NC, Sarah Anderson Grigg, 86, formerly of Gastonia, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2014 at Dosher Nursing Center in Southport, NCSarah was born August 25, 1927 in Bessemer City, N.C., and attended high school in Swannanoa, N.C. She lived and worked most of her life in Gastonia, helping others through health care. She provided nursing care...
Richard Bradley Snyder
Jul 21, 2014
Richard B Snyder1956-2014Kings Mt- Richard Bradley Snyder, 58 passed away peacefully on July 21, 2014 at his residence. He was born on March 26, 1956 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Edwin Morgan Snyder, Sr., and Mary Gertrude Finnegan Snyder.He was in trucking most of his life, was employed by W & B Trucking. Richard was a member of...
Julius Ray Parker
Jul 17, 2014
Gastonia – Julius "Slick Rick" Ray Parker, 60, passed away on July 17, 2014 at Brian Center in Gastonia.He was a native of Rutherford County, North Carolina. He was born May 19, 1954.He was preceded in death by his father Thomas Lee Parker and his wife of 25 years Janet parker.Survivors include sons Richard Parker , Stephen Parker and wife...
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