Obituaries

Betty M. Wilson

Betty M. Wilson

Mar 14, 2012

Dallas-Betty Mitchem Wilson, 82 of Dallas passed away peacefully March 14, 2012 at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, born August 15, 1929 to the late Marshall and Mamie Jarrell Mitchem.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James Robert Wilson, her long time friend Jim Torrence and her brothers Jerry Mitchem and Paul Mitchem and...

Debroah A. Sliger

Debroah A. Sliger

Mar 10, 2012

Gastonia 'Deborah 'Debbie' Ann Sliger passed away March 10, 2012 after a courageous battle with life. Debbie passed peacefully in the presence of her daughter, brother and other loved ones at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Debbie was born in Charlotte, NC and was a resident of Dallas, NC.She was one of four children born to the late Roy and Doris Furr...

Evelyn N. Branch

Evelyn N. Branch

Mar 8, 2012

Evelyn Narcissa Branch, 72 went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2012. She was born Nov. 15, 1939 in Cocke County.She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Athea Erwin; her husband Dewey Branch; a daugher Brenda Ewin, son and daughter-in-law Rick and Wanda Erwin; sisters Irene Inman and Vi ola Fain and a brother...

Stella R. Carlisle

Stella R. Carlisle

Mar 6, 2012

Gastonia- Stella Rosetta Carlisle, 81, 1308 Cedar Avenue passed away March 6, 1930 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.Stella was a native of Cherokee County South Carolina, born July 20, 1930 to the late Clarence Benge and Cenie Price Carlisle.Services will be Private.The Carlisle Family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia,...

Billy R. Horney

Billy R. Horney

Mar 4, 2012

Dallas- Billy Richard Horney, 71 of 3210 Puett Chapel Road went home to be with his Heavenly Father March 4, 2012 at Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Avery County, born January 26, 1941 to the late Solomon Levi and Fannie Marticia Parlier Horney.He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Richard Horney, and a brother Wilburn...

Cindy L. Willis

Cindy L. Willis

Mar 3, 2012

Cindy Lynn Willis, 51 of Lincolnton passed away March 3, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center, Lincolnton.Cindy was born April 17, 1960 in New Jersey. Cindy worked in restaurant business most of her life.Celebration of life service will be 2:00pm Thursday, March 8, 2012at the Messiah Methodist Church, 4102 West NC Hwy 27, LincolntonThe family is being cared for by Withers...

Vivian L. Pannell

Vivian L. Pannell

Feb 24, 2012

Gastonia-Vivian Ezell Long Pannell, 87 of 1621 Cecilia Drive, Gastonia passed away peacefully February 24, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Montgomery County, AL., born May 11, 1924 to the late Grady and Florence Morgan Ezell.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Fred T. Long and Wylie Pannell.Mrs. Pannell wss a member of Ranlo...

Hilda S. Queen

Hilda S. Queen

Feb 24, 2012

Dallas-Hilda Bryte Stowe Queen, 95 of 120 Robinson Clemmer Road Dallas passed away peacefully February 24, 2012 at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, born January 12, 1917 to the late Clyde Dalton Stowe and Essie Mendenhall Stowe.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Carl Neal Queen who died in 1977, her brother, Clyde Dalton...

Benny C. Queen

Benny C. Queen

Feb 22, 2012

Gastonia-Benny Charles Queen, 60 of Gastonia passed away February 22, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, born July 11, 1951 to Ruth Campbell Queen and the late Ed Queen.He was preceded in death by his father. Benny had worked as service manager for Haygood Lincoln Mercury and also the City of Gastonia.Survivors include his...

Maxine H. Clubb

Maxine H. Clubb

Feb 21, 2012

Gastonia: Maxine Hayes Clubb, 78, slipped quietly into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday February 21. Born on July 29, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Lena Lee Hayes, and wife of Kenneth Rogers Clubb for 52 years. A native of Gastonia, she attended local schools and graduated from Holbrook High School. She...

Gerald E. Hoffman

Gerald E. Hoffman

Feb 17, 2012

Dallas-Gerald Edwin Hoffman, 75 of 3319 Cloninger Road, Dallas passed away peacefully February 17, 2012 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by his family.He was a native of Gaston County, born September 11, 1936 to the late William Bryant and Elsie Cline Hoffman, Sr.He was preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson Daniel Blaine HallMr. Hoffman was a...

Charles V. Childers

Charles V. Childers

Feb 16, 2012

C.V. Childers Gastonia-Charles Vance Childers, Sr., 75 of Gastonia passed away peacefully February 16, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was a native of Buncombe County, born March 21, 1936 to the late Rev.Albert Vance and Cleta Mae Jennings ChildersHe was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers David and Richard Childers. He was...

Allen W. Thrift

Allen W. Thrift

Feb 14, 2012

Gastonia ' Allen Woodrow Thrift, 75, 1009 Plymouth St. passed away February 14, 2012 at his residence.Allen was a native of Rutherford County, born September 9, 1936 to the late Joseph Woodrow Thrift.Services are private. 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...

Sandra D. Henderson

Sandra D. Henderson

Feb 13, 2012

Gastonia ' Sandra D. Henderson, 71 of 2765 Stockwood Dr, went home to be with the Lord February 13, 2012 .She was a native of Washington, DC, born March 9, 1940 to the late Jesse and Zelda Newton Holmes.She was a member of Generations Church.Survivors include husband James E. Henderson; son Jerry Carrick, daughters Lori Flaherty Jamie N. Infield, Jodi...

Sylvie Utick

Sylvie Utick

Feb 11, 2012

Sylvie B'langer Utick, 56, of Gastonia, NC and Macon, GA died Saturday, Feb 11, 2012 in her Gastoniahome. Sylvie died of recurring glioblastomas (brain tumors) that not even modern medicine, a team ofmedical professionals, and her love of broccoli could prevent. The family thanks all those caring peopleinvolved in her treatment for the support they gave her these last eighteen...

Gladys S. Jarrett

Gladys S. Jarrett

Feb 10, 2012

Dallas-Mrs. Gladys Street Jarrett, 77 of Dallas passed away February 10, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, NC born September 7, 1934 to the late Clarence Adam and Lillie Broadwater Street. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Talmadge and Dennis Street. Gladys was a member of Community Baptist Church,she...

Barbara P. Cloninger

Barbara P. Cloninger

Feb 7, 2012

Dallas-Barbara Pasour Cloninger, 63 of Dallas passed away peacefully February 7, 2012 at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, born February 20, 1948 to the late Thomas and Violet Harriell PasourShe was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Roy, Bob, and Clyde Pasour, as well as Clyde's wife Barbara Pasour, a niece Janice Pasour, nephew Derriel.Barbara...

Carroll E. Cloninger

Carroll E. Cloninger

Feb 6, 2012

Dallas-Carroll E. 'Catfish' Cloninger, Jr., 71 of Dallas passed away peacefully February 6, 2012 at the Robin Johnson House.He was a native of Gaston County, born May 20, 1940 to the late Carroll E. and Nell Ratchford Cloninger.Mr Cloninger was a mechanist at Wix Corporation for more than 40 years. As an active member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, he...

Kimberly D. Cushing

Kimberly D. Cushing

Feb 3, 2012

Mt. Holly- Kimberly Dawn Cushing, 43 of Mt. Holly passed away February 3, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.Kim was born October 24, 1968 in Mecklenburg County.She was preceded in death by her grandfather Richard HesterSurvivors include her parents, Carleen and Mickey RankinGrandmother, Virginia HesterHer children Chrissy Cushing, Scott McCall and Kera AdkinsSister, Cindy RollinsAnd her Fiancee, Steve AdkinsServices will be...

Barbara B. Price

Barbara B. Price

Feb 2, 2012

Buffy Broyles PriceDallas- Barbara 'Buffy' Broyles Price, 47, passed away peacefully February 4, 2012 at Robin Johnson Hospice House with her loving family at her side.Buffy was a native of Gaston County, born April 4, 1964 to Dale I. Broyles and the late Jan Summitt Broyles.She was a member of Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church and had worked as a...