Obituaries

Joshua Philbeck

Joshua Philbeck

Sep 11, 2012

Gastonia ' Joshua Dean William Philbeck, passed away Tuesday September 11, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was born September 11, 2012 and the infant son of Josh Philbeck and Holly Ann Bill.Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia,...

Margaret C. Blattau

Margaret C. Blattau

Sep 10, 2012

Dallas- Margaret Costner Blattau, 79 of Dallas passed away peacefully September 10, 2012 at her daughters with her loving family beside her. She was a native of Gaston County, born September 11, 1932 to the late Reid and Ruth Bumgardner Costner.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph Blattau and brothers, Jay and Rob Costner and a...

Charles E. Cole

Charles E. Cole

Sep 9, 2012

>Chuck ColeGastonia- Charles Edgar 'Chuck' Cole, 55 of Clover, SC, formerly of Gastonia passed away peacefully September 9, 2012 at Hospice & Community Care. He was a native of Gaston County, born August 19, 1957 to Nadine Whisnant Cole and the late Edgar Leslie 'Buck' Cole.Chuck attended Hunter Huss High School and Hair Styling Institute of Charlotte, and was co...

Sonny Puett F Avery

Sonny Puett F Avery

Sep 6, 2012

Sonny AveryDallas- Puett Franklin 'Sonny' Avery, 86 passed away peacefully September 6, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, born April 29, 1926 to the late Rufus Isaac and Emma Halloway Avery.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Sarah 'Sadie' MaysHe was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran; he attended Dallas Church...

Bobby Joe Neal

Bobby Joe Neal

Aug 31, 2012

Cherryville- Bobby Joe Neal, 31 of 115 Joy Drive, Cherryville passed away August 31, 2012 at his residence.He was a native of Cabarrus County, born January 20, 1981 to Joe Berry Neal and the late Brenda Lee Houston Neal.He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Rachel Darlene NealBobby Joe was a loving son, father and brother.Survivors...

James D. Ethridge

James D. Ethridge

Aug 29, 2012

Gastonia ' James Darrell 'Pepe' Ethridge, 59, passed away peacefully August 29, 2012. A lifelong resident of Gaston County lost his battle with cancer and has entered into eternal rest. James left behind many good friends and family who will miss his laughter and jovial demeanor He was a native of Gaston County, born July 3, 1953 to the late...

Ralph Dan Huffstetler

Ralph Dan Huffstetler

Aug 27, 2012

Gastonia-Ralph Dan Huffstetler, 77 of Gastonia passed away peacefully August 27, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston Co., born July 11, 1935 to Alamae Ballard Huffstetler and the late Ralph Thomas Huffstetler.Dan was retired owner of H & G Tool, GastoniaSurvivors include mother Alamae Ballard Huffstetler of Gastonia; a daughter, Elise 'Lisa' Huffstetler Lawson and husband...

Clayton C. Cox

Clayton C. Cox

Aug 23, 2012

Clayton Cox1937-2012Gastonia-Collier 'Clayton' Cox, Jr. 74, of Gastonia went home to be with his Lord and Savior August 23, 2012 at Gaston Memorial HospitalHe was a native of Gaston County, born November 27, 1937 to the late Collier Clayton and Virgie Traxler Cox, Sr.Clayton was a past member of the Victory Baptist Church and retired from Anvil Knit, Kings Mountain....

Troy B. Watts

Troy B. Watts

Aug 21, 2012

Gastonia ' Troy Baskem Watts, 68 of 210 Horseman Dr., passed away August 21, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was born February 16, 1944 in Franklin, NC to the late William C. and Lucy Hodgin Watts.The family will receive friends 12:00 until 1:00 Friday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral HomeGraveside service will be 1:30 pm Friday, at greenwood Cemetery in...

Debbie H. Rimmer

Debbie H. Rimmer

Aug 21, 2012

Gastonia-Debra 'Debbie' Hayes Rimmer, 53 of 2018 Fleetwood Drive went home to be with her Lord and Savior.. She was a native of Gaston County, born September 21, 1958, daughter of Ann Payne Hayes Biggerstaff and the late Gaither Paul Hayes.She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Hayes and a brother Calvin David Hayes and a brother-in-law Donnie...

Peggy C. Carr

Peggy C. Carr

Aug 19, 2012

Charlotte-Peggy Candler Haynes Carr, 81 of Charlotte passed away peacefully August 19, 2012 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville.She was born December 5, 1930 in Henderson County to the late Boyd and Ann Candler.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Bernard Carr. Peggy was a retired nurse with Presbyterian Hospital.She was a loving mother,...

Stephen A. Nason

Stephen A. Nason

Aug 15, 2012

Stephen Allard Nason, 68, passed away August 15, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was born March 15, 1944 in Grafton, NH.Services are privateCondolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com The family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144

Virginia Lee B Self

Virginia Lee B Self

Aug 10, 2012

Dallas-Virginia Breakfield Self, 56 of Dallas went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Gaston County, born February 12, 1956 to Macie Ramsey Havens and the late Robert Breakfield.She was preceded in death by her father her husband of 20 years, Mike Self, a granddaughter Britley Harris and a brother...

Billie H. Robinson

Billie H. Robinson

Aug 6, 2012

Billie Hovis Robinson1924-2012DallasDallas-Mrs. Billie Hovis Robinson, 88 of Dallas, NC died peacefully on August 6, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was born April 10, 1924 in Gaston County to the late Giles L and Blanche Holland Hovis.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 55 years, Thomas William Robinson, Sr who died October 14, 2001and a brother...

Joseph A. Pacolay

Joseph A. Pacolay

Aug 2, 2012

Joseph Arthur Pacolay, 74 of 4804 Buckeye Lane, passed away August 2, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Duquesne February 18, 1938 to Joseph A. Jr. and Christine M. Dancak Pacolay.He was a loving husband, father and grandfather (Pappy), a lifelong member of the Steeler Nation, former employee of the month at U.S. Airways. Joe enjoyed life...

James E. Anderson

James E. Anderson

Aug 1, 2012

James 'Jim' Edward Anderson, Jr., 53 of 623 E. Ohio Ave. passed away August 1, 2012 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston Co., born May 8, 1959 to James Edward Sr. and Phyllis Mitchem Anderson.Survivors include his parents; brother Scott Anderson and wife Tracie, nieces Jessica Bane, Andrea Anderson and Megan Anderson.

Maralyn S. Jenkins

Maralyn S. Jenkins

Jul 24, 2012

Gastonia - Maralyn Stroup Jenkins, 73 passed away July 24, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. She was a native of Chicago, Illinois born August 8, 1938 to the late Ralph Wilson Stroup and Marion Katherine StroupShe was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 31 years Roy Pressley Jenkins and a stepson Timothy JenkinsShe was...

Carol N. Walker

Carol N. Walker

Jul 21, 2012

Carol Nichole Summey Walker, 39, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on July 21, 2012 at her residence.She was born May 24, 1973 in Gastonia, daughter of Carroll Loyd Summey and Kathie Dunn Summey. Mrs. Walker attended Open Bible Assembly of Dallas. She graduated from Hunter Huss High School and was a member of the Dance Team. After...

Callie G. Kelso

Callie G. Kelso

Jul 21, 2012

DallasDallas-Callie G Kelso, 88 of Dallas passed away July 21, 2012 at Cardinal Health Care, Lincolnton.She was a native of Gaston County, born April 22, 1924 to the late Robert and Daisy Wallace GrindstaffShe was preceded in death by her husbands, James Adair and Carl Kelso, Sr., a granddaughter Tammy Paysour and brothers Garland and J.H. Grindstaff, sister Daisy BeamShe...

Edward E. Bradley

Edward E. Bradley

Jul 17, 2012

Dallas 'Edward 'Eddie' Elbert Bradley, 71, passed away Tuesday July 17, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was born march 9, 1941 in Gaston Co., NC to the late Edward Elbert, Jr. and Louise Cole Bradley. He was a very kind hearted father and grandfather and loved his family dearly.He was preceded in death his wife Vicki McGill Bradley a sister...