Obituaries

Thomas P. Rhyne

Thomas P. Rhyne

Dec 19, 2011

Kings Mountain- Thomas Patrick 'Pat' Rhyne, Sr. 770 Sunnyside Shady Rest Road, passed away December 19, 2011 at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC.He was a native of Gaston County, born November 10, 1943 to the late Kenneth Linwood Rhyne, Sr. and Frances Brandon Rhyne.Pat loved to hunt and fish. He retired from Textiles. He was preceded in death by...

Woodrow W. Dodgen

Woodrow W. Dodgen

Dec 18, 2011

Dallas 'Woodrow Wilson Dodgen, 92 of Dallas, passed away December 18, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Greenwood County, SC born March 31, 1919 to the late James Amos and Mertie Pace Dodgen.Woodie was a member of First United Methodist Church of Dallas, a member for over 63 years at the Yemassee Redman Lodge #134 Dallas, where...

Franklin R. Welch

Franklin R. Welch

Dec 17, 2011

Gastonia ' Franklin R. Welch, 66 passed away on Saturday December 17, 2011at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County. Born June 8, 1945 to the late James William and Miley Sutton Welch.A visitation will be held Monday December 19, 2011 from 2:00 ' 3:00 pm at Withers & Whisenant Funeral HomeCondolences may be made to the family...

William Steve Roseberry

William Steve Roseberry

Dec 14, 2011

Gastonia ' William Steve Roseberry, 55 passed away December 14, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital with family and friends by his side.He was a native of Gaston County, born July 29, 1956 to the late Willard Luther and Maudridge Mercer Roseberry. Steve was retired from Roseberry's Salvage Co, and attended Bethlehem Church. Steve was a loving father, son and brother....

Cynthia A. Gardner

Cynthia A. Gardner

Dec 8, 2011

Gastonia-Cynthia Ann Gardner, 54 of Gastonia passed away December 8, 2011 at her residence.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 13, 2011 to the late Winton and Daphna Cosey Bennett. Services will be at a later date Survivors include a son David MillsThe family is being cared for by Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916...

Jerry M. Falls

Jerry M. Falls

Dec 6, 2011

Gastonia-Jerry Michael Falls 56 of Gastonia went to be with his Heavenly Father December 6, 2011 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born November 18, 1955 to Aleen Fox Falls and the late Jack Craig Falls.He was preceded in death by his father.He was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, where he was minister of music...

Lela Mae D Campbell

Lela Mae D Campbell

Dec 5, 2011

Gastonia ' Lela Dunn Campbell, 92, of 800 Greenhaven Drive, Greensboro, formerly of Gastonia, passed away peacefully December 5, 2011 with her loving family by her side at Clapp's Nursing Center, Pleasant Garden, NC. Ms. Campbell moved to Gastonia from Laurel Hill, NC after marrying Lester P. Campbell in 1945. She was a resident of Gastonia until 2003 before moving...

Lela D. Campbell

Lela D. Campbell

Dec 5, 2011

Gastonia ' Lela Dunn Campbell, 92, of 800 Greenhaven Drive, Greensboro, formerly of Gastonia, passed away peacefully December 5, 2011 with her loving family by her side at Clapp's Nursing Center, Pleasant Garden, NC. Ms. Campbell moved to Gastonia from Laurel Hill, NC after marrying Lester P. Campbell in 1945. She was a resident of Gastonia until 2003 before moving...

Freda Jean Q Edwards

Freda Jean Q Edwards

Dec 5, 2011

Gastonia ' Freda Jean Edwards, 67 passed away peacefully December 5, 2011 with her loving family by her side at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, born December 6, 1943 to the late Everette and Nellie Splawn Queen. She was preceded in death by her parents her brother, Everette 'Tony' Queen. Freda was a loving wife,...

Steve N. Smart

Steve N. Smart

Dec 4, 2011

Dallas-Steven N Smart, 61 of Dallas passed away peacefully December 4, 2011 at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born April 22, 1950 to the lateRufus Vernon Smart and Patsy McGinnis Parker.He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Fred Wilson 'Dub' Parker, Jr., and his stepmother Mabel Smart.Steve retired from AMP, Inc. and had worked...

Billy E. Griggs

Billy E. Griggs

Nov 28, 2011

Gastonia- Billy Eugene Griggs, 82 of 3606 Union Road Gastonia passed away November 28, 201.He was born in Charlotte on January 27, 1929 to the late Elisha and Bessie Manus Griggs, and raised in the Deep Creek Community of Anson County, NCHe was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ethel Ann Messick Griggs, three brothers, and three sisters.Billy...

Patsy M. Parker

Patsy M. Parker

Nov 25, 2011

Dallas-Ms. Patsy McGinnis Parker, 87 of Dallas went home to be with the Lord November 25, 2011 with her granddaughter by her side at Carolinas Medical Center.She was a native of Gaston County, born October 4, 1924 to the latePat was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years, Fred Wilson 'Dub' Parker, Jr., Survivors include her...

Ray A. Wentz

Ray A. Wentz

Nov 21, 2011

Ray Allen Wentz 37, of Bessemer City passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.Ray was born July 24, 1974 in Gaston County, NC.Son of Debbie Varnadore Wentz of Ranlo and the late Robert 'BUD' Wentz. Ray attended Hunter Huss High School/>Ray is survived by his wife, Melissa; Four children, Sommer, Ryan, Taylor, and Carter of the homeMother,...

Mitchell D. Cureton

Mitchell D. Cureton

Nov 20, 2011

Mt. Holly- Mitchell Dwain Cureton, 63 of 242 Shadowbrook Lane went to his heavenly home to be with the Lord November 20, 2011 at Carolinas Medical Center.He was a native of Dothan, AL., born April 7, 1948 to the late Chester and Jean Spiegner Cureton Chapman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; he retired from Coca Cola Bottling...

Colleen Marie Heavener

Colleen Marie Heavener

Nov 20, 2011

Gastonia ' Colleen Marie Heavener, 81 of 2065 Lyon Street passed away peacefully November 20, 2011 with her loving family by her side at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gainesville, GA. Born December 25, 1929 to the late David Andrew and Christine Shuler Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents her husband Charles A Heavener.Marie...

Irene M. Briggs

Irene M. Briggs

Nov 19, 2011

Gastonia- Irene Marion Briggs, 93 of Gastonia passed away November 19, 2011at Stanley Total Living Center.She was a native of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, born July 8, 1918to the late Arthur and Bertha Cruickshank Burgess. Mrs. Briggs was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 61 years James BriggsSurvivors include her children, Donna M Cowdrey, Judith M Salamone...

James Allen Seagraves

James Allen Seagraves

Nov 18, 2011

Gastonia- James Allen Seagraves, 41 of Gastonia passed away November 18, 2011at his residence.He was a native of Gaston County, born December 9, 1969.Allen was a graduate of Ashbrook High School. He worked in textiles parts with his father most of his life. Allen was a loving son and father.Survivors include his wonderful children Austin Gage Seagraves and Cameron Dillon...

Robert C. MacEachern

Robert C. MacEachern

Nov 18, 2011

Gastonia- Robert Colin 'Bobby' MacEachern, 49 of 1031 Lakeview Street, passed away November 18, 2011.Bobby was a native of Toronto, Canada, born July 7, 1962 to Colin Joseph MacEachern and the late Carolyn Gillespie Black.He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Jeffrey Scott MacEachern.Bobby was a member of West Cramerton Baptist Church. He had a special...

Virginia L Smith Trombetta

Virginia L Smith Trombetta

Nov 15, 2011

Gastonia-Virginia Lorraine Smith Trombetta, 75 of 1750 Robinwood Road passed away November 15, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Gary, Ind, born September 10, 1936 to the late Francis E. and Edith LaRose. Virginia retired from Walmart.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband David Trombetta; two sons James Brady and John Joseph Zuener...

Harry L. Collett

Harry L. Collett

Nov 15, 2011

Dallas-Harry Louis 'Randy' Collett, 72 of Dallas went home to be with the Lord November 15, 2011 at Robin Johnson House.Randy was born in Andrews, NC on November 11, 1939 to the late Grover Fieldan and Hester Powers Collett.He was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #263.Randy worked for Caldwell Business...