Obituaries

Kenneth Roy Stiles

Kenneth Roy Stiles

Oct 24, 2013

Clover - Kenneth Roy Stiles, 78 of Clover, SC passed away October 24, 2013 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC.He was born September 2, 1935 to the late Roy Otto Stiles and Nellie Ledford Stiles in Murphy, NC.He was preceded in death by his parents, his granddaughter, Christal Stiles and son-in-law, Joey Russell. Survivors include his wife, Sharon...

Waymond Donald Hannah

Waymond Donald Hannah

Oct 24, 2013

Waymond Donald Hannah, 71, passed away October 24, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston Co., born February 17, 1942 to the late Wenzlo Donald and Pearlee Weaver Hannah.Don was preceded in death by his parents, a infant son Donald Wayne Hannah and a sister Betty Lou MitchemSurvivors include son Jeffrey Brian Hannah, daughters Donna LuAnn Hannah...

Corene Morris Petty

Corene Morris Petty

Oct 24, 2013

Gastonia- Corene Morris Petty, 88 of Gastonia passed away peacefully October 24, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.Corene was born November 16, 1924, the youngest child of the late George S. and Catherine Reese Morris of the Center community of Toombs County, Georgia..She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, John L. Petty of Petty's Landscaping;...

Catherine Swayney Jones

Catherine Swayney Jones

Oct 20, 2013

Belmont-Catherine Swayney Jones, 82 of 103 Pine Street passed away peacefully October 20, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, born April 20, 1931 to the late James Henry and Ina Brooks Swayney.Catherine was retired from Burlington Industrials, and Belmont Hosiery.She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and...

Patricia Diane "Patti" Goldsmith

Patricia Diane "Patti" Goldsmith

Oct 19, 2013

Gastonia – Patricia Diane "Patti" Goldsmith, 53 passed away, October 19, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born January 11, 1960 to Edward and Joann Ross Hackler.She loved her children and also all the kids at St. Michaels Catholic School where she was the cafeteria manager and she loved to cook. Patti was...

Johnny Robert Greene

Johnny Robert Greene

Oct 17, 2013

Gastonia- Johnny Robert Greene, Jr. 44 of 1020 South Marietta Street passed away suddenly October 17, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, born April 11, 1969 to Sunny Hall 'Susie" Greene and the late Johnny Robert Greene, Sr.Johnny worked at Freightliner for over 24 years.He was survived by his children, Andrew Jacob Greene and...

James Whitcliff "Whit" King

James Whitcliff "Whit" King

Oct 17, 2013

Concord - James Whitcliff "Whit" King, 58, formerly of Gastonia, passed away on October 17, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born February 22, 1955 to James L. King and the late Tommie Tucker King.He was survived by his father, James L. King of Gastonia, NCBrothers, Lawrence T. King and Jeffery T. King, both of Gastonia,...

Robert Eugene Branton

Robert Eugene Branton

Oct 16, 2013

Gastonia- Robert Eugene Branton, 86, passed away October 16, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.He was born July 21, 1927 in Swain County to the late James L. Branton and Ollie Laws Branton. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Violet Palmer.Robert had retired from Textiles. Robert was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was...

Vickie Marlene Bradshaw

Vickie Marlene Bradshaw

Oct 15, 2013

Kings Mt. - Vickie Marlene Bradshaw, 65 of 121 Laws Lane, Kings Mt.passed away October 15, 2013 at the Kings Mountain Hospice.She was born September 13, 1948 to the late Clarence Alvin and Lucille Alma Young Underdown. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Benny Stowe, a sister Rachel Hadden and a brother Ronnie Underdown.Survivors include her...

Bobby Randall Kirkland

Bobby Randall Kirkland

Oct 13, 2013

Dallas- Bobby Randall Kirkand, 51 of 610 East Trade Street, Dallas passed away October 13, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, born September 5, 1962 to the late Brenda Moose and Bobby Lee Kirkland. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patsy Gibson Kirkland.Randall was a self employed carpenter in construction.Randall...

Deloris Joan Smith

Deloris Joan Smith

Oct 11, 2013

Dallas- Deloris Joan Smith, 74 of 133 Doodlebug Road, Dallaspassed away peacefully October 11, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Gaston Co., NC, born December 5, 1938to the late Clinton and Sudie Hegepath. She was retired from Textiles. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 21 yrs., Billy Ray Jamison and a...

William "Bill" Augustis Hustis

William "Bill" Augustis Hustis

Oct 10, 2013

Bessemer City-William Augustis "Bill" Hustis, 71 of Bessemer City passed away peacefully October 10, 2013 at Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Queen, New York, born July 7, 1942 to the late Roger and Helen Gravel Hustis.Bill had owned B & S Cycle Shop in Cherryville for years. He enjoyed playing Santa and riding his Gold Wing. Bill served...

Mildred Davis Blankenship

Mildred Davis Blankenship

Oct 9, 2013

Gastonia – Mildred Davis Blankenship, 74 of 413 Rhyne Circle passed away peacefully October 9, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Gaston County, born April 10, 1939 to the late Willlis Douglas and Minnie Bell Stiles Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James William "Willie" Blankenship, Sr. who died...

Betty Dellinger Smith

Betty Dellinger Smith

Oct 2, 2013

Gastonia- Betty Dellinger Smith of 1948 Hartford Drive, Gastonia, NC passed away at her residence on October 2, 2013.She was born November 16, 1951 in Gaston County to the late C.B. Dellinger and Alva Mauney.She was preceded in death by parents and her sister, Brenda Helton and brother, Billy Dellinger. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Ms. Smith had...

Hilda Trantham

Hilda Trantham

Sep 29, 2013

Dallas-Hilda Parks Trantham, 79 of Dallas passed away September 29, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Haywood County, NC born August 22, 1934 to the late G.L. Parks and Nora Medford Shirley.She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Mack, and her sisters Ardis Taylor and Margaret Troll. She was a loving wife mother...

Channing Channon Nicholson

Channing Channon Nicholson

Sep 28, 2013

Channon Nicholson Gastonia – Channing Eugene Nicholson, 39 of Gastonia passed away September 28, 2013.He was a native of Gaston Co., NC, born July 14, 1974 to Linda Kay Campbell Cape and the late Gerald Eugene Nicholson. He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents, Vie and Dewey Campbell and an uncle Keith Campbell.He was a wonderful and...

Perry Roland Akins

Perry Roland Akins

Sep 24, 2013

Perry R. AkinsGastonia- Perry Roland Akins, 56 of 969 Cox Road, Gastonia passed away September 24, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, NC born December 27, 1956 to the late Dewey R and Mary Kathleen Penegar.Perry was retired from manufacturing. Funeral Services will be privateCondolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.comThe family...

Perry Roland Akins

Perry Roland Akins

Sep 24, 2013

Gastonia- Perry Roland Akins, 56 of 969 Cox Road, Gastonia passed away September 24, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County, NC born December 27, 1956 to the late Dewey R and Mary Kathleen Penegar.Perry was retired from manufacturing. Funeral Services will be Saturday 2:00 pm October 12, 2013 at East Clover Church of God.Condolences...

Chris Maurice Raby

Chris Maurice Raby

Sep 22, 2013

Chris RabyGastonia- Maurice "Chris" Raby, 52 of Gastonia passed away September 22, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, NC born January 31, 1961 to William Burton "Burt" Raby, Sr. and the late Vieva Pace Raby. He was preceded in death by his mother, his brother Derek Raby and a sister Renee WatsonSurvivors include his father Burton...

Donald Junior Dowd

Donald Junior Dowd

Sep 20, 2013

Gastonia – Donald Junior Dowd, 42 of Gastonia passed away suddenly September 20, 2013. He was a native of Gaston County, born January 19, 1971. Donald attended Linwood Church of God.He was preceded in death by his grandmother Dorothy Barile.Survivors include his mother Jackie Dowd Weaver and husband Ronnie sister Marie Day and husband Mike; a nephew Christopher Day; his...