Obituaries

Michael "Mike" Looper Whitley

Michael "Mike" Looper Whitley

Jul 18, 2013

Mike Whitley1949-2013Gastonia-Michael "Mike" Looper Whitley, 64 of Gastonia passed away peacefully July 18, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, born March 30, 1949 to the late Herbert and Wilma Looper Whitley.Mike was a U. S. Army veteran, and had retired from Whitley Textiles Parts.Survivors include a daughter and grandson A Celebration of Life Service...

Wilma Johnson Stewart

Wilma Johnson Stewart

Jul 14, 2013

Kings Mt.,-Wilma Johnson Stewart, 85 of 310 Dover Road passed away peacefully Sunday July 14, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Cherokee County, NC born June 22, 1928 to the late Frank and Iva Lee Lane Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.Wilma was a member of the Flint Grove Baptist...

Jerry Max Smith

Jerry Max Smith

Jul 14, 2013

Max Smith1935-2013Gastonia-Jerry Max Smith, Sr., 77 of Gastonia passed away peacefully July 14, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, born October 17, 1935 to the lateDebro Wilkins Smith and Hattie Newman Smith.Max was a loving father and grandfather. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, and was a U.S. Marines veteran. Max was...

David "Tim" Timothy Messick

David "Tim" Timothy Messick

Jul 11, 2013

Gastonia – David Timothy "Tim" Messick, Sr., 62 of Gastonia passed away peacefully July 11, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at the Robin Johnson House. He was a native of Gaston County, born December 17, 1950 to the late Peggy Juanita Messick Williams. He was preceded in death by his mother, his step father Junior Williams, his baby brother...

Lula Mae Elkins Pellerin

Lula Mae Elkins Pellerin

Jul 5, 2013

Gastonia – Lula Mae Elkins Pellerin, 74 of passed away July 5, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Buncombe Co., NC, born October 4, 1938 to the late George Lewis and Allie Poindexter Elkins.A Memorial Service will be held 3: 00 pm Sunday July 21, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church – Gastonia.Burial will be private. Condolences may be...

Ruby Causby

Ruby Causby

Jul 2, 2013

Gastonia-Ruby Carpenter Finney Causby, 90 passed away peacefully July 2, 2013 at Meadowood Nursing Center.She was a native of Walhalla, SC, born February 21, 1923.She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands Eugene Finney and Edward Causby and a son Stevie Dale Finney.Survivors include her sons Harvey M. Finney and wife Barbara, Keith D. Finney and grandson Jason...

Donald Odell Worley

Donald Odell Worley

Jul 1, 2013

Gastonia – Donald Odell Worley, 62 of Gastonia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ July 1, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston Co., NC, born February 23, 1951 to Loretta Bradshaw Worley and the late Odell Worley.He was preceded in death by his father and grandparentsHe was retired in 2009 from Tyco...

Donna Christine Herring

Donna Christine Herring

Jun 27, 2013

Gastonia-Donna Christine Herring, 44 of 1018 Morningside Park Drive, passed away June 27, 2013 at CMC-Main.She was a native of Gaston County, born November 9, 1968 to Doris Griffin and the late Donnie Herring.Survivors include her mother Doris Griffin, her children Chadd andTifani Herring; stepsisters Cheryl and Christy and her very special and loving boyfriend JohnThe family will receive friends...

Elaine Painter Braswell

Elaine Painter Braswell

Jun 27, 2013

Gastonia Elaine Painter Braswell, 69 of 906 West 9th Avenue passed away peacefully June 27, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Spartanburg County, SC, born September 2, 1943 to the late Lester Lee and Elizabeth Kerns Painter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her companion Timothy "Buck" Carpenter and a brother Fred PainterSurvivors...

Joshua Vance Parker

Joshua Vance Parker

Jun 22, 2013

Gastonia-Joshua Vance Parker, 39 of Gastonia passed away June 22, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born May 15, 1974.He was preceded in death by four grandparents, one sister, stepfather, sevens uncles, three aunts and two cousinsJoshua was a loving father and was self employed construction worker.He is survived by his mother Barbara L Parker; father...

Crystal Gayle Reavis

Crystal Gayle Reavis

Jun 22, 2013

Vale – Crystal Gayle Reavis 35, passed away June 22, 2013 at her residence.She was a native of Forsyth County, NC., born August 24, 1977. She was a member of Full Gospel Church.Survivors include her parents Mickey Lee Reavis and JoAnn Boger Campbell and stepfather Malcolm Campbell Jr., daughters Madison Glenn and McKenzie Reavis, brother Brandon Campbell and sister Brooke...

Vivian "Peanut" Taylor Funderburk Bolin

Vivian "Peanut" Taylor Funderburk Bolin

Jun 19, 2013

Gray Court, SC-Vivian Taylor (Peanut) Taylor Funderburk Bolin, 53 of Gray Court, SC went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Our loss is heavens gain.She was the daughter of Eva Nell Summey and the late George "Buck" Taylor. She attended Friendship Baptist Church of Gray Court, SC.She was preceded in death...

Kathy Renee Morgan

Kathy Renee Morgan

Jun 17, 2013

Dallas-Kathy Renee Morgan, 51 of Dallas passed away peacefully June 17, 2013 at the Robin John House. She was a native of Gaston County, born August 6, 1961 to Betty Biddy Morgan and the late Thomas Franklin Morgan and a brother Frank MorganSurvivors include her mother, Betty Biddy Morgan and a son Justin MorganServices are privateCondolences may be made to...

Thelma Vernon Chapman

Thelma Vernon Chapman

Jun 15, 2013

Gastonia – Thelma Vernon Chapman, 76 of 414 East Main Street, Dallas passed away June 15, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 1, 1936 to the late Johnny and Lillie Crawford Vernon.She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Calvin Price, and daughter Rhonda Gail Chapman.She was retired from textiles,...

Lloyd Burwell Hoffman

Lloyd Burwell Hoffman

Jun 14, 2013

Gastonia – Lloyd Burwell Hoffman, 75 of Gastonia passed away peacefully June 14, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at Alexandria Place. He was a native of Lowell, NC, born September 3, 1937 to the late Judson and Wilma Propst Hoffman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Cecil Hoffman and his baby sister Loreece. Lloyd was...

Margaret Towery McCraw

Margaret Towery McCraw

Jun 11, 2013

Gastonia – Margaret Lunette Towery McCraw, 92 passed away June 11, 2013 at Belaire Health Care Center.She was a native of Gaffney, SC, born October 11, 1920 to the late Avery and Bessie Owens Towery. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 47 years, Summie Sampson McCraw, brothers Gene, J.B. and Charlie Towery, sister Mildred T....

Robert Earl Goldsmith

Robert Earl Goldsmith

Jun 10, 2013

Gastonia – Robert Earl Goldsmith, 63 passed away, June 10, 2013 at his CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Bervard, NC born January 12, 1950 to Robert and Ruth Keaton GoldsmithRobert was retired from the City of Gastonia after 35 years of service.Survivors include his wife Patti Goldsmith and children Tanis Cooke, Tara Crocker, Shannon Goldsmith and Brandy...

Jeremy Wayne Foster

Jeremy Wayne Foster

Jun 10, 2013

Gastonia – Jeremy Wayne Foster, 37 of 728 North Rhyne Street, Gastonia passed away suddenly June 10, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston Co., NC, born August 21, 1975 to the late Timothy Foster and Derinda Bowers Ledford. He was preceded in death by his Parents and his grandparents, Lillian and Olin Bowers. Jeremy worked...

Joshua Sean Helms

Joshua Sean Helms

Jun 6, 2013

Gastonia – Joshua Sean Helms, 24 of Gastonia died June 6, 2013.He was a native of Gaston County, born March 25, 1989 to Angela Michelle O'NealHe was preceded in death by his great grandmother Irene Chesney, Erica and Robbie O'Neal and Bo MedlockSurvivors include his mother Angela Michelle O'Neal and stepfather Robert Walden, his grandparents, George and Dorothy O'Neal, sisters...

Kelly Lawanda Jones

Kelly Lawanda Jones

Jun 5, 2013

Kings Mt., Kelly Lawanda Jones, 37 of 1104 Long Creek Road, Kings Mt., passed away June 5, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Health Center.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born July 19, 1975 to Edward Dean "Jack" Huss and the late Judy Carol Revels Huss. She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother Jeffrey Lynn GreenSurvivors...