Obituaries

Bernice M. Whorley

Bernice M. Whorley

Oct 12, 2012

Bernice Miller Whorley, 70 passed away October 12, 2012 at her sons residence.She was a native of Camden, Co., Ga. born November 13, 1941 to the late Vernon and Marie Head Miller.She was a member of Gospel Tabernacle Assembly ChurchShe was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter Christina Whorley.

Henry Crain

Henry Crain

Oct 11, 2012

Donnie Crain Gastonia ' Henry Donald 'Donnie' Crain, 61 of Gastonia went to his Heavenly Home October 11, 2012.He was a native of Gaston County, born February 6, 1951 to the late William Hicks and Mary Kate Dalton Crain.Donnie retired from Continental Tire. He was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed car shows and especially his...

Guary W. Ramsey

Guary W. Ramsey

Oct 8, 2012

Gastonia William Gauy Ramsey, 69 passed away peacefully October 8 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, born July 26, 1943.Guay was U.S. Army veteran.The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00pm, October 10, 2012 at his residence.Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Laura Meek Ramsey.3 daughters, a son-in-law, 6 grandchildren and 7 great...

Frances B. Hartsell

Frances B. Hartsell

Oct 7, 2012

Gastonia ' Frances Hartsell 86 of Gastonia passed away October 7, 2012 She was a native of Gaston County, born September 18, 1926 to the late Loyd and Rosa Lillian Cox Black.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 63 years, Richard Blair Hartsell who died in 2005, a son Dwight Richard Hartsell, and two sisters, Viola...

Mike Charles M Whitworth

Mike Charles M Whitworth

Oct 6, 2012

Mike WhitworthDallas-Charles Michael Whitworth, 65 of Dallas passed away October 6, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, born September 30, 1947 to the late Clifford and Thelma McHan Whitworth.Mike was a U.S. Army veteran.Survivors include his wife Victoria Mercedes Whitworth; his children, Michael A Whitworth and Joseph K Whitworth; Julia and husband Hugo Escobar...

James E. Galloway

James E. Galloway

Oct 6, 2012

Gastonia-James E Galloway, 86 of Gastonia went home to be with his Lord and Savior October 6, 2012 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born May 31, 1926 to the late John E and Nettie Pearl McGinnis Galloway,He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ralph Galloway and a sister Hattie MaddoxJames was a WWII...

Floyd D. Phillips

Floyd D. Phillips

Oct 5, 2012

Atlantic Beach ' Floyd Darrell Phillips, 75 passed away peacefully October 5 2012 at Forsythe Medical Center in Winston-Salem.He was a native of Gaston County, born November 22, 1936 to the late Hayden M. and Beulah Hill Phillips.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald T Phillips and his wife Faye C. Phillips, a nephew Charles...

Jonell B. Rogers

Jonell B. Rogers

Oct 4, 2012

Gastonia-Barbara Jonell Rogers, 78 of 2710 Mary Ave., Gastonia passed away peacefully October 4, 2012 at Peak Resources.She was a native of Gaston County, born September 6, 1934 to the late Colen and Mary James Rogers.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 36 years Bobby A Rogers and a granson Jason DyeJonell was a member of...

Edna A. Bell

Edna A. Bell

Oct 4, 2012

Edna A Bell Gastonia-Edna Aileen Auten Bell, 84 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord October 4, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Mecklenburg County, NC born July 10, 1928 to the late Luther C. and Catherine Hart Auten.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 40 years, Blake Junior Bell;...

Suzanne P. Sigle

Suzanne P. Sigle

Oct 2, 2012

Gastonia ' Suzanne Parkinson Sigle, 63 of Gastonia passed away suddenly October 2, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Babylon, NY, born September 16, 1949 to Shirley Broat Parkinson and the late Vernon Matthew Parkinson.She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. Suzanne enjoyed spending time with her family and enjoyed the water.Survivors...

Freda J. Elkins

Freda J. Elkins

Sep 28, 2012

Gastonia Freda Jane Elkins, 71, of Gastonia passed away peacefully September 28, 2012 at her residence.. She was a native of Buncombe County, born October 17, 1940 to the late George Lewis and Allie Poindexter Elkins She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, James and Bud Elkins; her sisters, Jean Stamey, Barbara Welch, Dollie Scarborough and Brenda...

William D. Dease

William D. Dease

Sep 28, 2012

Clover, SC William Daniel 'Bill' Dease, Sr. of Clover, passed away peacefully in GastoniaHe was preceded in death by his mother Florence Pennington Dease and his father, wife Lillian Gaynelle Dease; son William, Jr. and a daughter Deborah KaySurvivors include his son David, a daughter Tina Jenkins, granddaughter Tabatha Dease and a great grandson Eli Orlando from Myrtle Beach, SCCelebration...

William L. Faile

William L. Faile

Sep 27, 2012

Lincolnton-William Lewis 'Bonnie' Faile, 67 of 153 W.H. Kiser Road went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 27, 2012 at his residence.He was a native of Mecklenburg, born April 2, 1945 to the late Russell and Lucy Wilson Faile.Survivors include his wife Donna Martin Faile;Children William Kelly, Richard D., Michael A., Joseph J., and Matthew B Faile;...

Ruby Nelle B Bame

Ruby Nelle B Bame

Sep 27, 2012

Gastonia-Ruby Nelle Barnes Bame, 81 of Gastonia went home to be with her Lord and Savior September 27, 2012 at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, born September 8, 1931 to the lateThomas Franklin Barnes, Sr and Cora Lee Welch Barnes.She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Clarence, Robert, and Thomas Franklin Barnes, Jr. and...

Ronald L. Pendleton

Ronald L. Pendleton

Sep 27, 2012

Ronnie PendletonRanlo- Ronald Lewis 'Ronnie' Pendleton, 67 of 421 Rhyne Circle, Ranlo-Gastonia went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 27, 2012 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, born September 22, 1945 to the late Paul Eugene and Lela Lewis Pendleton.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Larry Pendleton.He was...

Cynthia M. Hooper

Cynthia M. Hooper

Sep 26, 2012

Cindy HooperMt. Holly-Cynthia Marie 'Cindy' Hooper, 49 of 186 Smith Clemmer Road, passed away peacefully September 26, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, born June 25, 1963 to the late Rick and Virgie Dover.Cindy worked at American & Efird for over 14 years, and attended Fellowship Baptist Church, Iron Station.Cindy was a loving wife,...

Jennings J. Harwell

Jennings J. Harwell

Sep 22, 2012

Gastonia-Joseph Jennings Harwell, 94 of Gastonia went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 22, 2012 at Peak Resources. He was a native of Gaston County, born January 24, 1918 to the lateLockman Lee and Josephine Pearl Moten Harwell.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 67 years, Ollie Gaddis Harwell, a son Larry Joseph...

Daniel J. McCaskill

Daniel J. McCaskill

Sep 19, 2012

Dan McCaskillDallas- Daniel John McCaskill, Jr., 52 of Dallas passed away peacefully September 19, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Gaston County, born march 10, 1960 to the late Daniel John and Myrtle Bostic McCaskill.He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Zelma McCaskill and Susan Powell.He was a...

Luciano C. Franco

Luciano C. Franco

Sep 15, 2012

Waxhaw'Mr. Luciano Custodio Franco, 75 passed away peacefully September 15, 2012 at CMC-Union. A lifelong resident of Puerto Rico, he was born May 23, 1937 to the late Aurelio and Luisa Custodio Franco. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Cesar Franco and a sister Anselma Franco.Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Francisca Rentas Franco;...

Vance W. Johnson

Vance W. Johnson

Sep 11, 2012

Vance JohnsonDallas- William Vance Johnson, 71 formerly of Dallas passed away September 11, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital.He was born August 24, 1941 to the late William Roy and Ruth Dellinger Johnson. Vance was a retired bus driver.Survivors include his daughter, Angel Surratt and husband Gregory Todd SurrattCelebration of Life service will be 3:00pm Sunday, September 16 at the home of...