Obituaries

Dawn C. Jenkins

Dawn C. Jenkins

Jul 17, 2012

Dawn JenkinsGastonia-Crystal Dawn Jenkins, 45 of 116 Jaybird Lane, Gastonia passed away July 17, 2012 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.She was a native of Gaston County, born October 30, 1966 to Jerry P Jenkins, Sr and Brenda Gault JenkinsDawn worked as an teacher in Daycare and later worked for Gastonia Pediatric Asso. as an medical secretary. She was preceded in...

Robert L. Jarrett

Robert L. Jarrett

Jul 17, 2012

Dallas-Robert Lee 'Bob' Jarrett, 82 of Dallas passed away July 17, 2012 at the Robin Johnson House. He was a native of Gaston County, NC born September 1, 1929 to the lateOtto and Lula Watts Jarrett.Bob was a loving Husband, Father and proud Grandfather. He enjoyed gardening and watching the birds. He was preceded in death by his parents, his...

Edward Elbert Bradley

Edward Elbert Bradley

Jul 17, 2012

Edward was born on March 9, 1941 and passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.Edward was a resident of North Carolina.

Donald K. Lewis

Donald K. Lewis

Jul 16, 2012

Gastonia ' Donald K Lewis, 76 went to his Heavenly Home July 16, 2012. He was a native of Gaston County, born January 25, 1936 to the late J. Fred and Lela LewisHe was preceded in death by his Parents, his beloved grandson Matthew Chase Lewis; brothers Dr James Lewis and Jack Lewis, father-in-law, William Thomas Shields, brother-in-law Robert VanAntwerp...

Tonya D. Cox

Tonya D. Cox

Jul 16, 2012

Gastonia ' Tonya Denise Cox, 48 of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2012 at the Levine Dickson House, Huntersville.She was a native of Orange County, CA, born December 8, 1963 to Ross William Vaughan and Shirley Jean Visser Vaughan.Tonya was a fixture at the 2.49 Cleaners on Union Road and was loved by her customers...

Robert L. White

Robert L. White

Jul 14, 2012

Gastonia-Robert Lynn White, Sr. 61 of 2106 Hemlock Avenue, Gastonia passed away July 14, 2012 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born February 3, 1951 to the late William Fred and Mattie Paysour White.He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Nick and a sister Brenda MitchellHe worked at Parkdale Mills as an electrician.He was...

Mary Lou Bell

Mary Lou Bell

Jul 9, 2012

Gastonia-Mary Lou Bell, 87 of Gastonia died suddenly July 9, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was born February 18, 1925 in Gaston County to the late Oscar Gilbert and Annie Jenkins Robinson Bell.Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Oscar G Bell, Jr and a sister Jennie Sue GillespieShe was a member of the First Baptist...

C.D. Thomasson

C.D. Thomasson

Jul 7, 2012

Punch ThomassonDallas-C.D. 'Punch' Thomasson, 79 of Dallas passed away peacefully July 7, 2012 at Golden Living Center.He was a native of Dahlonega, GA, born August 26, 1932 to the late John H and Julia Treadaway Thomasson.He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ed Thomasson and two sisters Irene Way and Mary Ethel ThomassonPunch had retired from Dallas...

Donald Ray Larck

Donald Ray Larck

Jul 5, 2012

Kings Mt-Donald Ray Larck, Jr., 55 of 4019 Chestnut Woods, Kings mt passed away July 5, 2012 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Detroit, Michigan,, born September 16, 1956 to Donald Ray and Barbara Maynor Larck, SrMemorial Service will be 3:00pm Saturday , July 21, 2012 at the Long Creek Presbyterian Church, 1701 Long Creek Rd, Kings...

Robert H. Hanks

Robert H. Hanks

Jul 4, 2012

Gastonia ' Robert Harold 'Bobby' Hanks, Jr., 60 of 3530 Lincoln Lane, passed away July 4, 2012, in Cape Girarbeau, MissouriHe was a native of Pulaski, VA, born April 1, 1952 to the late Robert Harold Hanks, Sr. and Edna Cox Hanks.Bobby was a graduate of Dublin High School, and went on to attend Staunton Military Academy. He was the...

Sherry D. Simmons

Sherry D. Simmons

Jul 3, 2012

Sherry SimmonsGastonia ' Sharon Dominy 'Sherry'Simmons, 55 of Gastonia passed away July 3, 2012 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation of GastoniaShe was a native of Gaston County, born January 25, 1957 to the late Gordon Rochelle and Merle Wiggins Dominy.She was a loving mother, and friend to all. Sherry was a 1975 graduate of Ashbrook High School, where she...

Howard L. Suggs

Howard L. Suggs

Jun 29, 2012

Gastonia-Howard Lannie Suggs, 60 of 103 Goddard Lane, Gastonia went to be with his Heavenly Father June 29, 2012 at the Piedmont Medical Center.He was a native of Columbus County, NC born May 10, 1952 to the late Luchion P and Sarah Frances Graves Suggs.He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather Ralph Walton, and a brother Raymond...

Harold Simpkins

Harold Simpkins

Jun 24, 2012

Harold Lefty' Simpkins, 79 of 420 Larkhall Court went to be with his Heavenly Father Sunday June 24, 2012 at his residence.He was a native of Marion, Ohio, born November 4, 1932 to the John and Minnie Gates Simpkins.Harold was a member of the Moose Lodge for 38 years and The Eagles club. He was an avid bowler, fast pitch...

Harold Simpkins

Harold Simpkins

Jun 24, 2012

Gastonia ' Harold "Lefty' Simpkins ,79 of 420 Larkhall Court went to be with his Heavenly Father Sunday June 24, 2012 at his residence.He was a native of Marion, Ohio, born November 4, 1932 to the John and Minnie Gates Simpkins.Harold was a member of the Moose Lodge for 38 years and The Eagles club. He was an avid bowler,...

Sarach E. Teague

Sarach E. Teague

Jun 24, 2012

Sarach Eugene Teague, 74 passed away June 24, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital..He was born June 19, 1938 to the late Henry Otis and Nellie Humphries Teague.Graveside service and burial will be at a later date in the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury, NCCondolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com The family is being cared for by Withers...

Scott D. Black

Scott D. Black

Jun 20, 2012

Scott DeWayne Black, 47 passed away June 20, 2012 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born March 10, 1965 to the late Bobby Gene 'The Plumber' and Jeanette Griffin Black. He worked as a plumber with his father.Memorial Service will be Saturday June 30, 2012 at 4:00 pm at South Gastonia Church of God, 310 Carolina Ave.,...

Gladys E. Lowrance

Gladys E. Lowrance

Jun 18, 2012

Gladys Davis Lowrance, 82 of 2674 Paula Drive, Gastonia passed away peacefully at Gaston Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 18, 1929 to the late Paul and Nancy Shuler Davis.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James Warner Lowrance who died in 1985, her brothers Richard, Wayne and...

Margie B. Miller

Margie B. Miller

Jun 18, 2012

Margie Belle Miller, 86 of 3020 Apt I Perfection Park Place, Belmont passed away June 18, 2012 at Stanley Total Living Center.She was a native of Gaston County, born November 6, 1925 to the late Robert L and Latisse Cobb Cearley.She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Dow MillerServices will be privateCondolences may be made to...

Joe K. Robinette

Joe K. Robinette

Jun 16, 2012

McAdenville- Joe Keith ' Jokie' Robinette, 76 of 107 McAdenville Avenue., passed away June 16, 2012 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC He was a native of Gaston County, born July 21, 1935 to the late Joe Wheeler Robinette and Carrie Mayne Robinette.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Harlow RobinetteHe had retired from Pharr...

Willa Mae B Green

Willa Mae B Green

Jun 15, 2012

WILLA MAE GREEN1923-2012Dallas-Willa Mae Green, 89 of 2780 X-Ray Drive formerly of Dallas passed away June 15, 2012 at Peak Resources.Willa Mae was born on January 23, 1923, to the late Silas Nelson & Sally Sutton Buchanan, in Jackson County, North Carolina.In addition to her parents, Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Grover Green, Sisters Ida...