Obituaries

Laura Meek Ramsey

Laura Meek Ramsey

Jun 5, 2013

Gastonia Laura Meek Ramsey, 76 passed away peacefully June 5, 2013 at CMC-Pineville.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 22, 1936 to the late William R. and Robbie Lee Stewart Meek.She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother, Lizzie Dameron Meek, her husband William G Ramsey, and two brothers James R. Meek and Billy S. Meek.Mrs....

Mark Anthony Ewing

Mark Anthony Ewing

May 28, 2013

Mark Anthony Ewing, 49 of Gastonia passed away at Presbyterian Hospital May 28, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.He was a native of Gaston Co., NC, born January 26, 1964 to Lucille Hardee Ewing and the late Alfred Mason Ewing, Sr.He was preceded in death by his father.Mark was a member of Linwood EPC and had worked for US Foods...

Carroll David Johnson

Carroll David Johnson

May 26, 2013

Gastonia-Carroll David Johnson, 77 of Gastonia passed away May 26, 2013 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born January 22, 1936.David was a retired textile foreman in the dye house.Survivors include his son, Van Johnson and wife Claudette of Ranlo; grandchildren, Sherry and Jacoby Johnson; great grandchildren Carolina, Deston and Rhiannon Hibberts; and his special friend Kathryn...

Brenda Faye Shires

Brenda Faye Shires

May 23, 2013

Brenda Faye Mitchell Shires, 71 of Gastonia passed away peacefully May 23, 2013 at Gastonia Rehab and Healthcare.She was a native of Gaston County, born October 14, 1941 to the late Winford Jaminson and Pauline Inez Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles Shires, Sr. Brenda was a member of the Union Road Church of...

Keith Harrington Platt

Keith Harrington Platt

May 14, 2013

Gastonia – Keith Harrington Platt, 68, passed away peacefully at his home on May 14, 2013. Born in Manchester, England, he immigrated to the US in 1957. Keith graduated from Furman University where he majored in Psychology and Foreign Languages and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. After graduation, he spent 17 years in the Army Reserves. Keith worked...

Margie Carpenter Ray

Margie Carpenter Ray

May 13, 2013

Margie Carpenter Ray, 86 passed away May 13, 2013 at Brian Center.She was a native of Gaston County, NC. born December 16, 1926 to the late Mark and Fannie Mae Ernie Carpenter.Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband James Milton Ray, and sons Richard and Howard RaySurvivors include her...

Ethel Jarrell Haas

Ethel Jarrell Haas

May 10, 2013

Dallas- Ethel Jarrell Haas, 93 went home to be with her Heavenly Father May 10, 2013 at Peak Resources.She was a native of Gaston County NC, born April 25, 1920 to the late Zoeanna and Avery Jarrell.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of over 60 years, Marshall James Haas who died in 1999, her son and...

Melissa Marie Whitted

Melissa Marie Whitted

May 9, 2013

Melissa Marie Whitted, 32, passed away on May 9, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born November 4, 1980 in Gaston Co, NC, to the late Donnie and Donna Penland Byrd.A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 3:30 pm at Holland Memorial Baptist Church in Bessemer City.Burial is private.Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com...

David Blair McMahan

David Blair McMahan

May 6, 2013

Cherryville – On May 6, David Blair McMahan, 71, "slipped into the nearer presence of Jesus," from whom he awaits the promised resurrection to continue his life on earth with a body restored to wholeness. David was a well-respected and dearly loved pastor of more than 35 years who "fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith." David's...

Denver Eugene Buckley

Denver Eugene Buckley

May 4, 2013

Kings Mountain-Denver Eugene Buckley, 61 of Kings Mountain passed away May 4, 2013.He was a native of Charleston, WVA, born November 1, 1951 to the late Denver Clinton and Betty Walker Buckley.Denver was retired from Freightliner, Mt. Holly with over 25 years of service. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in the U.S. Air National Guard in Kanawha...

Hester Burkett Tribble

Hester Burkett Tribble

May 2, 2013

Bessemer City-Hester Burkett Tribble, 66 of Bessemer City passed away May 2, 2013.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born May 16, 1946 to the late Russell and Juanita Peeler Burkett.She was preceded in death by her parents, and a grandson Jeffrey Stiles..She was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her children, Junior Dwayne (Crystal) Stiles of Blacksburg,...

Billie Jean Whittlesey

Billie Jean Whittlesey

May 1, 2013

Gastonia - Billie Jean Whittlesey, 85 of 2822 Ridgehaven Court, Gastonia, passed away May 1, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center Gastonia.She was a native of Ashe County, NC, born July 25, 1927, daughter of the late John Edward and Myrtle Winebarger Graybeal. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Franklin Jackson Mott, Jr.; her second...

Roger Dale Dalton

Roger Dale Dalton

Apr 26, 2013

Roger Dale Dalton, 68, of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. Roger was born August 31, 1944 in Charleston, SC, grew up in Belmont, NC, son of the late Charles Dalton and Willie Belle Anderson Dalton. He was a veteran of the US Navy, a Mechanical Engineer with Hill-Rom and After Battery Subvets Organization. He is survived...

Donnius Whitledge

Donnius Whitledge

Apr 25, 2013

Gastonia – Donnius "Donna" JoAnn Whitledge, 76 passed away April 25, 2013 at CaroMont regional Medical Center.She was a native of Glendora, California. She was born April 22, 1937 to the late Vernon and Edna Sleath Pouncey.Services will be private.Arrangements are incomplete at this timeCondolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com The family is being cared for by...

George Lewis Plyler

George Lewis Plyler

Apr 23, 2013

Belmont-George Lewis Plyler, 77 of Belmont passed away April 23, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Union County, born August 8, 1935 to the late Charlie Milburn and Eva Nash Plyler. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Vivian Ratchford Plyler.George retired from Frederick Gumm Chemical Company after many years...

Harold Floyd "Robby" Robinson

Harold Floyd "Robby" Robinson

Apr 23, 2013

Gastonia- Harold "Robby" Floyd Robinson, Jr. 49, passed away April 23, 2013 at his Residence.He was a native of Gaston County, NC. born April 25, 1963 to Harold Floyd Robinson, Sr and Brenda Armstrong Marra.Robby was a loving devoted husband, daddy, son and disciple of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who was his rock. A lifelong faithful member of First United...

Ted Reavis Fox

Ted Reavis Fox

Apr 21, 2013

Gastonia – Rev. Ted Reavis Fox, Jr., 71 of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was a native of Gaston County NC, born January 28, 1942 to the late Ted Reavis Fox and Helen Harper FoxHe was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Ross Edward Fox He...

Kay Walker Atchley

Kay Walker Atchley

Apr 17, 2013

Gastonia – Kay Walker Atchley, 65 of Gastonia passed away April 17, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House with her family and friends at her bedside.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born December 27, 1947 to Margaret E. Braswell Walker and the late James Buster Walker, Sr.Kay was a member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church, and had retired...

Brenda Melton Jewell

Brenda Melton Jewell

Apr 16, 2013

Dallas-Brenda Melton Jewell, 68 of Dallas passed away peacefully April 16, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.She was a native of Gaston County, NC born April 29, 1944 to the late Jim Melton and Lona Mae Howard Frankum. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, MildredBrenda was a cosmetologist with Becadon for many years. She...

Larry Douglas Hibberts

Larry Douglas Hibberts

Apr 12, 2013

Gastonia - Larry Douglas Hibberts, 69 of Plum Branch, SC, formerly of Gastonia passed away peacefully April 12, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, born September 8, 1944 to the lateJames Elbert Hibberts and Mildred Cole Glover.Larry was a member of the Parksville Baptist Church. He was the owner of Hibberts Painting Contractors, and...