Obituaries

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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