Obituaries

Marjoire J. Kirkland

Marjoire J. Kirkland

Oct 5, 2011

Marjorie J Kirkland, 89 of 3535 Dallas High Shoals Road, Dallas passed away October 5, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Iredell County, born September 14, 1922 to the late Henry and Annie Carlton Overcash. She was retired textilesMarjorie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband's Dewey Kirkland and Albert Lee LeonardSurvivors include her daughters...

Marie E. Neal

Marie E. Neal

Oct 1, 2011

Stanley-Marie Ezzell Neal, 74 of 111 Deepwood Drive, Stanley, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 1, 2011 at her daughter's residence.She was a native of Bladen County, born September 1, 1937 to the late Forney and Rosa Thompson Ezzell. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all and she will be missed dearly....

Alma Mae H Rhyne

Alma Mae H Rhyne

Sep 29, 2011

Dallas-Alma Mae Hall 'Granny' Rhyne, 92 of 3011 Cloninger Road, Dallas went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 29. 2011 at her residence.She was a native of Lincoln County, born July 11, 1919 to the lateRobert Cameron Hall and Bess Friday Hall. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and retired from textiles.Ms Rhyne was preceded...

Vickie W. Hargett

Vickie W. Hargett

Sep 28, 2011

Charlotte-Vickie Suzanne Wright Hargett passed away peacefully on 9-28-2011 with her children by her side at Presbyterian hospital Hospice Center. She fought a long hard battle with cancer, but could fight no longer. Born in Gaffney, SC on July 8th 1946 she was the daughter of the late Louise and Woodrow Wright of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by...

Donald L. Roberts

Donald L. Roberts

Sep 27, 2011

Dallas- Donald Lee 'Fireball' Roberts, Sr., 68, 3337 Cloninger Road went home to be with the Lord Tuesday September 27, 2011 at his residence.He was a native of McAdenville, NC, Son of the late Bertha and Jasper Roberts, and Ruby Auten Featherstone.He was a retired pipe fitter.Donald was a member of Hardin Community Baptist Church. He was a wonderful Husband,...

Ricky L. Bingham

Ricky L. Bingham

Sep 24, 2011

Ricky L. Bingham, Sr. BR />Gastonia-Ricky Lamarr Bingham, Sr., 57 of Gastonia passed away September 24, 2011 Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was born May 28, 1954 in Gaston County. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and son. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.. Ricky was well loved and cherished by his family and friends and...

Gary F. McAlister

Gary F. McAlister

Sep 24, 2011

Dallas- Gary Franklin McAlister, 55, 624 Hardin Rd., passed away September 24, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. 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, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144

Robert J. Jones

Robert J. Jones

Sep 17, 2011

Dallas-Robert Judson 'Bud' Jones, 74 of 312 Mays Road, Dallas passed away September 17, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, born November 7, 1936 to the late John Judson Jones and Minnie Beam Jones. Bud was a retired brick mason.A memorial service will be at a later datecondolences may be made to the family...

Dale A. Willis

Dale A. Willis

Sep 15, 2011

Clover, SC- Dale Andrew Willis, 71, of 745 Stateline Road passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Cleveland County, NC, born December 18, 1939 to the late Blaine Andrew and Charlcie Sain Willis. He was preceded in death by his Parents, a Brother J.P. Sain and Sisters Mance Whitson and Bernice HeldermanDale...

Lawson Haney

Lawson Haney

Sep 13, 2011

Lawson 'L.J.' Haney, Jr., 63 of 2325 Reepsville Road, Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, NC, born January 4, 1948 to the late Lawson Van Haney and Jane Guy Haney. He was retired from Parkdale Mills, and had worked for JP Stevens, Robinson Plant for many years. LJ worked...

Lou D. Stinnett

Lou D. Stinnett

Sep 7, 2011

Lou Dica Stinnett 92 went to be with her heavenly Father on September 7, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Center Al., on February 20, 1919 to the late John & Rebecca Patty. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Stinnett and her daughter Ethel Viola Wade and granddaughter Dica Lou Weaver...

Bonnie V. Dockery

Bonnie V. Dockery

Sep 3, 2011

Gastonia-Bonnie Viola Dockery, 95 of Gastonia passed away September 3, 2011 at her daughter's home. Bonnie was a native of Tellico Plains, TN., born April 11, 1916 to the late Seymour and Cassie Green Aldridge.She was retired from Firestone Mill with over 30 years service.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter Luther Dockery and Ten brothers...

Tj Terry L Boles

Tj Terry L Boles

Sep 3, 2011

Gastonia-Terry Lee 'TJ' Boles, Jr., 36 of Gastonia passed away September 3, 2011 in Charlotte.He was born April 17, 1975 in Dayton, Ohio.TJ was a very kind and gentle man and loved helping others. He worked in construction most of his lifeHe is survived by his son "J.D. James Drake Boles of Urbana, OH; his mother Susan Lunsford of Gastonia;...

Crystal D. Johnson

Crystal D. Johnson

Aug 31, 2011

Gastonia - Crystal Danielle Johnson, 35 of 3058 Lee Road, Gastonia passed away August 31, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Gaston County, born April 13, 1976. She graduated from Wilmington, NCSurvivors include husband Allan Johnson, parents Mike Hooker and wife Freida, mother Kimberly Shah and husband Yogi, children Wesley Marshall, and Sabrina Marshall, brother Michael Shah...

Rex A. Kolman

Rex A. Kolman

Aug 27, 2011

Rex Allen Kolman, 57, 612 Hardin Road, Dallas went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Gaston Memorial HospitalHe was a native of Owosso, Mich, born October 2, 1953to the late James and Ellenoir Macananey KolmanRex attended Venture Church & North Main Baptist Church. He retired from Constar International after 28 years of service. He was...

Jonathan R. Morris

Jonathan R. Morris

Aug 23, 2011

Mt. Holly-Jonathan Reid Morris, 36 of 322 Lanier Ave. passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011.He was a native of Gaston County, NC, born August 26, 1974 to Reid Morris and Lois Trite Edwards.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Audie & Dovie Morris,Betty & Marshall TriteHe was survived by a son Zacchary Robinson, his parents Reid Morris, Lois Trite...

Tammy W. Cole

Tammy W. Cole

Aug 21, 2011

Gastonia- Tammy 'T.J.' Joan Walker Cole, 40, 107 South Broad St. passed away August 21, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Alleghany County, NC, born November 1, 1970 to the late Billy Joe Walker and Reba Hawkins Walker Tammy spent most of her working years in the healthcare industry as a CNA.She is preceded in death by...

Joann N. Padgett

Joann N. Padgett

Aug 19, 2011

Joann Newton Padgett left her earthly family to be with her heavenly family, Friday August 19, 2011 after an extended illness surrounded by her family and friends at her passing . She was born July 17, 1938 to the late Lee Ivo and Ruth Atchley Newton who preceded her in death as well as her sister Jane Robinson. A native...

Vada G. Skidmore

Vada G. Skidmore

Aug 13, 2011

Vada SkidmoreDallas-Vada Florence Skidmore, 87 of Dallas went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Gaston Memorial HospitalShe was a native of Grinnell, Iowa, born July 27, 1924 to the late Ira and Pearl Gallaway Gilmore.Vada was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Timothy S. Wilson

Timothy S. Wilson

Aug 8, 2011

Timothy Scott Wilson, 47 of Gastonia passed away August 8, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Tim was born January 28, 1964 to the late William Marshall Wilson and Jean Hardee Wilson.