Obituaries

Bonnie O. Wright

Bonnie O. Wright

Jun 2, 2011

Gastonia-Bonnie Oberhelman Wright, 59 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 02, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.Bonnie was a RN and RVT Nurse for over 33 years, and worked at Gastonia Surgical Associations. She was a volunteer with Gaston Hospice. Survivors include her children Forrest Wright of Richmond, VA and Shannon Bouvier and husband Lee of...

Karen A. Kalbach

Karen A. Kalbach

Jun 1, 2011

Karen Ann Kalbach Charlotte -Karen Ann Patterson Kalbach, 56 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at CMC-Mercy, Charlotte.She was a native of Gaston County, born December 12, 1954.Karen was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She loved bird watching, the beach, island and traveling. Karen was good at anything she did. She loved...

David R. Truett

David R. Truett

Jun 1, 2011

David Raymond Truett, 59 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord June 1, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Lenior City, TN, born June 22, 1951.He was preceded in death by his father, J.R. Truett; brothers, Roger and Gary; a sister Sherry Survivors include his mother Georgia Justice Lancaster of the home; his sons, David...

Doug C. Ballard

Doug C. Ballard

May 29, 2011

Doug Ballard Gastonia-Charles Douglas Ballard, 68 of 2900 Union Rd., Gastonia went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 29, 2011.He was a native of York County, born September 24, 1942 to the late Charlie and Emma Barnett Ballard.Doug attended of Freewill Church of Jesus Christ and retired from textiles. He was preceded in death by his parents, a...

Joyce L. Grosser

Joyce L. Grosser

May 29, 2011

Gastonia- Joyce Lynn Grosser, 60, 1012 New Beginnings Ave. passed away peacefully May 29, 2011 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas.Joyce was born June 17, 1950 to the late Harold F. and Bessie Hultzman Grosser. She spent many of her professional years as a Licensed Practical Nurse.All Services will be private. Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com...

Gladden Chappell

Gladden Chappell

May 26, 2011

Chappell Franklin Gladden, 85 of 2900 Union Road, passed away peacefully May 26, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Spartanburg, SC , born April 17, 1926 to the late Frank Elias and Josephine Spurling Gladden. Chappell was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Dallas and was a retired Safety Director for General Freight . He was...

Gene A. Fitzgerald

Gene A. Fitzgerald

May 25, 2011

Gastonia ' Gene Alfred Fitzgerald, 69 of 1104 Union New Hope Road, passed away peacefully May 25, 2011 at his residence.He was a native of Towns County, GA born July 14, 1941 to the late Joseph Albert and Louise Tench Fitzgerald.Gene was a member of Foursquare Gospel in Belmont, and a veteran of the US Navy. Gene was retired from...

Elbert J. Lunsford

Elbert J. Lunsford

May 25, 2011

Elbert Junior 'Gougs' Lunsford, 61 of 701 Overlook Rd., went home to be with the Lord May 25, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, born February 15, 1950 to the late Elbert Calvin and Margie Jenkins Lunsford. Elbert was retired from Rex Mills and a veteran of the US Marine Corps.He was preceded in death...

David C. Huffstickler

David C. Huffstickler

May 25, 2011

David HuffsticklerDallas ' David County Huffstickler, 50 of 1273 S E McFarlane Avenue, Port St. Lucie, FL formerly of Dallas died May 25, 2011in Port St Lucie FL.He was a native of Gaston County, born December 20, 1960 to County Jay and the late Joy Armstrong Huffstickler.David was a member of Community Baptist Church. He was a self employed roofer.He...

Charles A. Hughes

Charles A. Hughes

May 19, 2011

Gastonia - Charles Anderson Hughes, 65 of 2015 Hughes Ave., Gastonia passed away Sunday, May 19, 2011.He was a native of Gaston County, NC, born December 3, 1945 to the late Lymon Lester Hughes and Ruth Hill Hughes.

Ben Greene

Ben Greene

May 16, 2011

Gastonia- Ben (Bud) Greene, 74, son of the late Willis and Delcie Green, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011. His life journey began on January 15, 1937 in Jackson County. He soon enlisted and served in the US Air Force. Ben worked for Firestone Mills and eventually for himself as a skilled carpenter. His work found him many friends...

Dave R. Shope

Dave R. Shope

May 14, 2011

Dave ShopeGastonia ' David Ralph Shope, 56, 1213 Candlewood Dr., passed away May 14, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, born April 20, 1955 to Theresa Shields Shope and the late Samuel David Shope.David was employed by Carolinas HealthCare, a member of First Wesleyan Church of Bessemer City, a member of Holland Memorial Masonic Lodge...

Norman M. Penley

Norman M. Penley

May 7, 2011

Cherryville- Norman Monroe Penley, Sr. 69, 7069 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. passed away peacefully May 7, 2011 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas.He was a native of Gaston County, born July 26, 1941 to the late Louis Monroe and Mary Ozzie McElwaine Penley.Norman was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Sheila Kirkpatrick, brother Jerry Penley, two grandchildren, Alfred Charles Dellinger III,...

John W. Rudisill

John W. Rudisill

Apr 29, 2011

John Wesley Rudisill, 48 of 1542 Wehunt Store Rd., passed away April 29, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Lincoln County, born October 18, 1962 to the late Johnny Rudisill and the late Doris Trammell Boyles.

Haven H. Giles

Haven H. Giles

Apr 26, 2011

Gastonia- Mr. Haven Hal Giles, 92 of 200 North Hartman Street, passed away peacefully April 26, 2011 with his loving family at his side at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of McDowell County, Colewood, WVA., born December 22, 1918 to the late Bruce and Ellen Giles.Mr. Giles was a lifelong member of Unity Baptist Church.He is preceded in...

Melanie L. Cloninger

Melanie L. Cloninger

Apr 20, 2011

Gastonia-Malanie Leigh Cloninger, 47 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord peacefully on April 20, 2011 at Robin Johnson House.She was a native of Gaston County, born September 14, 1963 to the Rebecca Harwell Cloninger and the late Raymond L Cloninger. Melanie was a graduate of North Gaston High School and Gaston College School of Nursing. She was...

Stuart J. Hodgson

Stuart J. Hodgson

Apr 14, 2011

Iron Station- Stuart John Hodgson, 67, 5781 East Hwy. 27 passed away April 14, 2011 at his residence.John was a native of Great Britain, born January 20, 1944 to the late John and Elizabeth Ribbans Hodgson. He was a veteran of the US Navy, and worked as a machine operator for a fabrication company.Services for Mr. Hodgson will be private.Condolences...

Peggy J. Guess

Peggy J. Guess

Apr 11, 2011

Gastonia' Mrs. Peggy Jean Guess, 72 of 4709 Chapel Grove Road passed away peacefully April 11, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Gaston County, born March 1, 1939 to the late Geraldine Hudson. Peggy was preceded in death by her Mother, Son, Johnny Robert Guess. She was retired from HomeliteSurvivors include her husband of 51 years JR...

Dan B. Rhyne

Dan B. Rhyne

Apr 11, 2011

Gastonia-Dan Byerly Rhyne, Jr., 43 of 115 Mandel Drive of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord April 11, 2011 at Washington Center Hospital, Washington, DC. He was a native of Gaston County, born January 23, 1968 to Dan Byerly Rhyne, Sr and Alice Shelton Rhyne.He was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church for over 21 years....

Charles L. Medley

Charles L. Medley

Apr 9, 2011

Gastonia' Charles Lewis Medley, 68 of 210 Wedgewood Drive passed away peacefully April 9, 2011 at the Robin Johnson House. He was a native of Gaston County, born December 19, 1942 to the late Arden Millard and Allie Mae Frady Medley.Charles was retired from Advance Auto Parts. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Charles Lewis Medley,...