Obituaries

Mary C. Farris

Mary C. Farris

Nov 18, 2009

Mary FarrisKings Mountain- Mary Frances Carroll Farris, 73, 526 Ross Rd. passed away November 18, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late Irby Hemphill and Minnie Lee Spurling Carroll.She attended True Vine Church of God.She is preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Eugene and Cleotus Carroll. Survivors include...

Carl Dale Hammonds

Carl Dale Hammonds

Nov 12, 2009

Carl Dale Hammonds, 27, formerly of Charlotte went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on November 12, 2009. Carl was born in Pembroke, NC. He was a loving husband and father of 4 beatiful children. He worked with his father Ronnie Locklear, Sr.and his younger brother Ronnie Locklear, Jr. who preceded him in death four years ago.Survivors include his...

Charles R. Hackett

Charles R. Hackett

Nov 10, 2009

Dallas- Charles Ronald Hackett, 69, 133 Lutz Dr. passed away November 10, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Wayne County, Michigan, son of the late Charles Henry Hackett and Beatrice LaCroix. Arrangements are private.Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Rd. Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.

Robert F. Smithey

Robert F. Smithey

Nov 6, 2009

DallasRobert Franklin Smithey, 71 of 2602 Philadelphia Church Road, Dallas died November 6, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Wilkes County, NC, born January 30,1938 to the late William Robert and Rosie Gentle SmitheyMr. Smithey was retired from the Furniture IndustryArrangements are by Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia

Joe-Marlowe Fitzgerald

Joe-Marlowe Fitzgerald

Nov 4, 2009

Marlowe- FitzgeraldGastonia- Joseph Marlowe Fitzgerald, 74, of 127 Buena Vale Drive, Gastonia passed away November 4, 2009 at his residence.He was a native of Haberstam County, GA. born April 22, 1935, son of the late Albert and Louise Tench FitzgeraldJoe was a Korea War and Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Marines, and in the National Guard for 18 yrs....

John M. Greenlee

John M. Greenlee

Nov 3, 2009

John Murray Greenlee, 94, died November 3, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Forsyth County, born February 4, 1915, son of the late John G. and Fronia Horton Greenlee. He was a World War II Merchant Marine, and a retired furniture salesman. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Lance Murray Greenlee, brothers,and...

Margie B. Evans

Margie B. Evans

Nov 1, 2009

Gastonia- Margie B. Evans, 92, of Gastonia, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Alarka (Swain County), NC, daughter of the late Pierce V. and Martha Brendle Barker. She was an owner/operator of New Hope Shell Station.She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Pedie Jenkins, second husband, Thomas Joe Evans, son,...

Mary Loudell Bowen

Mary Loudell Bowen

Oct 31, 2009

Gastonia- Mary Loudell Bowen, 86, of Gastonia died October 31 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Georgia, daughter of the late Johnny Mitchell Sorrow and Elizabeth Louise Colbert Sorrow.Mary Loudell was a life long member of a local Baptist Church, a retired sewing machine operator, and the youngest of fifteen children who has preceded her in death....

Evelyn D. Brown

Evelyn D. Brown

Oct 29, 2009

Gastonia- Evelyn Dye Brown, 79, passed away October 29, 2009 at Brian Center. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Wilbur Edison and Alda Scruggs Dye.She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ray Dye,and a grandson, Steve Brown Jr. She was retired from Gaston Memorial Hospital where she was a registered nurse assistant.Survivors...

Doug (. Badger

Doug (. Badger

Oct 27, 2009

GastoniaKarl Douglas 'Doug' Badger, 57, 2707 Monterey Park Drive, Gastonia formerly of Kings Mt., died October 27, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, born October 16, 1952, son of Myrtle Barber Badger and the late Charles Larry BadgerHe was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, and a member of Garver Memorial Baptist Church. Doug worked...

Sonya A. Arthur

Sonya A. Arthur

Oct 24, 2009

Gastonia- Sonya Ann Arthur, 27, of Gastonia passed away February 24, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 on Sunday March 1, 2009 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, the family will receive friends one hour prior. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Road Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the family. Condolences may be...

Pete M. Vollmer

Pete M. Vollmer

Oct 23, 2009

LINCOLNTON - Peter Mark Vollmer, 39, died Oct. 23, 2009. He was a native of Sparta, N.C., son of Denny Vollmer and the late Dolores Cassanova Vollmer. Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a maintenance technician with Cataler North America, and a member of the Laurel Wood Ministries. Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Julia Lineberger Vollmer;...

John F. Lewis

John F. Lewis

Oct 17, 2009

DALLAS - John Franklin Lewis, 60, died Oct. 18, 2009, at his residence. Johnny was a native of Gaston County, born Sept. 4, 1949, to the late Tom Craig Lewis and Bobbie Harris Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents and two aunts, Elizabeth Froneberger Lewis and Martha Modena Lewis. While in the Peace Corp. Johnny served in...

Joe E. White

Joe E. White

Oct 16, 2009

Dallas- Joseph Edward White, II, 59, of Dallas, passed away October 16, 2009. He was a native of Gaston County, born May 7, 1950, son of the late Joseph Edward White Sr. and Lillian Huffstetler White.Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a long time employee of Jerry Kellar.Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Mims WhiteChildren, Jason and Melissa...

Horace H. Hedrick

Horace H. Hedrick

Oct 16, 2009

Dallas-Horace Huston Hedrick, 82, -706 Hester Drive, Dallas died October 16, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, born November 18, 1926, son of the late Joe Taylor Hedrick and Thelma Huffman Hedrick.Mr. Hedrick was a WWII Navy veteran, Owner & Operator of Horace's Radiator & Air Condition Service, Inc. since 1973. He was a member...

Rickie V. Haney

Rickie V. Haney

Oct 14, 2009

GastoniaRickie Van Haney, 47, 212 Salemview Road, Gastonia left this world to gain and celebrate the riches of heaven on October 14, 2009.Rickie was a native of Gaston County, son of Dorothy Inez Kirby and the late Edward Billy Haney, Sr.He was preceded in death by his father, his step-father, Fred Kirby, a brother, Edward Billy Haney, Jr., maternal grandmother...

Elizabeth Anne Colvin Winters

Elizabeth Anne Colvin Winters

Oct 13, 2009

Elizabeth Anne Colvin Winters, 55, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. She was born on April 22, 1954 in Gastonia, and was the daughter of Sue Falls Colvin and the late David Coleman Colvin, Sr. Anne graduated from Ashbrook High School and attended the University of South Carolina where she...

Robin Lynn Burch Laye

Robin Lynn Burch Laye

Oct 13, 2009

Newton- Robin Lynn Burch Laye, 52, 1345 Chapman Lane, formerly of Charlotte, passed away October 13, 2009 at Palliative Care Center & Hospice, Hickory.She was a native of Gaston County, she was born daughter of Charles James Burch, Sr. and the late Eleanor Lee Fite Burch.Robin worked in Security at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, US Air and Carolinas Medical Center. She...

Ted W. Emory

Ted W. Emory

Oct 10, 2009

Clover, SC- Mr. Ted Wayne Emory, 72, of Clover, SC, formerly of Maiden died October 10, 2009 at Hospice and Community Care of Rock Hill, SC. He was a native of Lexington, NC born June 20, 1937 to the late James Clyde and Juanita Hull EmoryHe was preceded in death by his parents. Ted was a U.S. Army veteran, he...

Cecil Queen

Cecil Queen

Oct 4, 2009

Cherryville- Ted Cecil Queen, 84, passed away October 4, 2009 at Meadow Wood Nursing Home. He was a native of Macon County, NC., son of the late Thomas H. and Mamie Icehower Queen. Cecil was a retired farmer and textile worker.He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth CookSurvivors are his sons, Don and wife Frankie Queen of Cramerton,...