Obituaries

Furman N. Bright

Furman N. Bright

Dec 10, 2013

Gastonia – Furman Nathaniel Bright, 77 passed away December 10, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born April 9, 1936 to the late Ernest F. and Beatrice Moss Bright. He was a faithful member of Eighth Street Church of God, was a security guard for Parkdale Mills and a former employee of CDA Mill. He was...

Francisca Rentas

Francisca Rentas

Dec 5, 2013

Kannapolis- Francisca Rentas, 85 of Kannapolis passed away peacefully December 5, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Puerto Rico, born September 19, 1928 to the late Filomeno Vazquez and Rosa Castellano.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Luciano Franco-Custodio and nine brothers and sisters.Survivors include her Her Children,Lydia Cruz Rentas, Luis A Rentas, Martha T...

Casey Rae Reinhardt

Casey Rae Reinhardt

Dec 4, 2013

Gastonia – Casey Rae Reinhardt 22, of 474 S. King St., passed away on December 4, 2013 at her residence. She was a native of Gaston County, born November 15, 1991.She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Sarah M. Reinhardt and Clyde H. Reinhardt; uncle Harold D. Reinhardt and cousin Jacob Mosteller.She is survived by two beautiful daughters...

Catherine "Cathy" Diane Tilton

Catherine "Cathy" Diane Tilton

Nov 29, 2013

Gastonia – Catherine Diane Tilton, 66 of Gastonia passed away on November 29, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Gaston County, born March 11, 1947 to the late Joseph Lemuel and Edith Mae Cox Tilton. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Steve and Kenneth TiltonCatherine worked with as a Med Tech Supervisor...

Ted "Bo" J Herms

Ted "Bo" J Herms

Nov 29, 2013

Gastonia – Ted J. "Bo" Herms, 59 passed away November 29, 2013 at Carolina Medical Center from injuries received November 15, 2013.He was a native of Gaston County, born August 4, 1954. Parents were the late Johnnie R. and Mildred Parks Herms and Margaret McDonaldHe was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Linda Watts, and Brother Lewis "Charlie"...

George Poole

George Poole

Nov 28, 2013

Gastonia – George Poole, 66 of 1939 Wexford Court, Gastonia went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ November 28, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born January 14, 1947 to the late Frank and Rushie Burchfield Poole.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Bonnie McCarns, and brothers Don Guffie and...

Wanda Marie Raby

Wanda Marie Raby

Nov 23, 2013

Gastonia-Wanda Marie Raby, 66 of Gastonia passed away peacefully on November 23, 2013 at the Brian Center. She was a native of Cleveland County, born December 19, 1946 to the late Lawrence and Peggy Stone Adams.Wanda was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church and had retired from Sam's Club. She was a very loving and caring Grandmother, enjoying...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Whisnant Mason

Jacqueline "Jackie" Whisnant Mason

Nov 22, 2013

Gastonia - Jacqueline Whisnant "Jackie" Mason, 49 of 127 Tanya Court, Gastonia passed away on November 22, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Catawba County, born November 7, 1964She was preceded in death by father, Carroll Eugene Whisnant, Sr. and father-in-law Edgar Braxton Mason.Jackie worked with her husband in their business Crystal Carolina Sports, Gastonia and...

Justin Craig Britton

Justin Craig Britton

Nov 22, 2013

Dallas-Justin Craig Britton, 34 of Dallas passed away Friday November 22, 2013.He was born January 24, 1979 in Gaston County. Justin was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dallas, and was a 1997 graduate of North Gaston High School. He was a very compassionate and caring person and always had a smile on his face. Justin had a...

Linda Sue Moore Nelson

Linda Sue Moore Nelson

Nov 16, 2013

Gastonia-Linda Sue Moore Nelson, 60, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House. She was a native of Bristol, VA., born March 24, 1953 to the late Charlie Powel Moore and Ruby Jewel Kaylor, and a brother Jimmy Moore.Survivors include her care giver and companion of almost 19 years, Ervin Mitchell; her children Timothy Wade, Charles...

Henry Daniel Dowd

Henry Daniel Dowd

Nov 12, 2013

Gastonia – Henry Daniel Dowd, 79 of 142 Eller Road, Gastonia passed away Tuesday November 12, 2013.He was a native of Newberry, SC born May 4, 1934 to the late Lonnie B. and Lillie Mae Koon Dowd. Survivors include his wife of 59 years Dorothy Ringer Dowd son Henry Dowd, Jr. and wife Amy, daughters Tammy Dowd, Lydia Woody and...

Peggy Jean Smith

Peggy Jean Smith

Nov 9, 2013

Gastonia – Peggy Jean Williams Smith, 78, passed away Saturday November 9, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a former residence of DePaul Heath House of Lincolnton and of Peak Resources of Gastonia. She was a native of Gaston Co., born January 27, 1935 to the late Sam and Lela Mae Jackson Williams. Peggy was preceded in death by...

Eula Mae Medley Parris

Eula Mae Medley Parris

Nov 7, 2013

Dallas- Eula Mae Parris, 85, of Dallas went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family.She was loved dearly by her daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.She was a native of Sparta, NC (Alleghany County), born June 26, 1928 to the late Thomas Jefferson and...

Trudy Chandler Jones

Trudy Chandler Jones

Nov 6, 2013

Trudy Chandler Libby Jones, 65 passed away peacefully on November 6, 2013. Born April 22, 1948 in Presque Isle, ME, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Beulah Chandler. She was preceded in death by her son Bradley Todd Libby. She is survived by her son, Troy Libby and wife Jennifer Flowers of the home, two loving grandsons,...

Carl Clinton Ledford

Carl Clinton Ledford

Nov 4, 2013

Lincolnton – Carl Clinton Ledford, Jr., 70, passed away November 3, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born February 16, 1943 in Woodruff, SC., to the late Carl C. Sr. and Ezzie Mae Lawson Ledford.He was a veteran of the US Army.Survivors are his son Bobby Ledford, daughter Amy Kirkpatrick, brother, Bob Ledford and wife Becky, Reginia Smith and...

Lewellyn Payseur Overcash

Lewellyn Payseur Overcash

Nov 3, 2013

Dallas, Lewellyn Payseur Overcash, 67 of Dallas, passed away November 3, 2013 at her residence with her loving family by her side.She was born June 14, 1946 in Gaston County, NC to William Payseur and the late Geraldine Payseur.Lewellyn was a member of First Baptist Church of High Shoals. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister.Survivors include her...

Agnes King Mauney

Agnes King Mauney

Oct 31, 2013

Clover – Agnes King Mauney, 87, passed away October 31, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Polk County, daughter of the late Albert Prince King and Icie Mae King.Agnes was a member of Lowell Freewill Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...

David Edgar "Beno" Benoy

David Edgar "Beno" Benoy

Oct 29, 2013

Gastonia, David Edgar "Beno" Benoy, 76 of Gastonia, passed away October 29, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House with his loving family by his side. He had fought a year long battle with lung cancer.He was born December 1, 1936 to the late William T. Benoy and Minnie Propst Benoy.He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, David...

Beulah Baucom Jackson

Beulah Baucom Jackson

Oct 29, 2013

Gastonia – Beulah Baucom Jackson, 90 of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Carillon Assisted Living.She was born August 2, 1923 in Union County, daughter of the late William Heron and Leola Treadway Baucom.Mrs. Jackson was a member of Rankin Lake Baptist Church where she loved to sing. She loved her family and...

Betty Jo Simmons Clinton

Betty Jo Simmons Clinton

Oct 25, 2013

Gastonia – Betty Jo Simmons Clinton went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 25, 2013.She was born June 7th in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Bryant Simmons and Nellie Sue Barnett Simmons.Betty was a member of West Franklin Avenue Baptist Church where she loved to play the piano and sing. She loved her family and enjoyed...