Obituaries

Jeffrey Zappulla

Jeffrey Zappulla

Oct 3, 2009

Gastonia- Jeffrey Zappulla, 31, passed away October 3, 2009.He was a native of New York, born July 5, 1978.Preceded in death by a brother, Jason Zappulla.Survivors include his father, Henry J. Zappulla of New York City, mother, Gerlinde Kaspari Hoover and husband Larry of Gastonia,sister, Christine Linda Connors and husband Terry of Long Island, New York, and their son Tyler...

Katie L. Rice

Katie L. Rice

Sep 24, 2009

Gastonia- Katie Lee Rollins Rice, 45, 265 Union-New Hope Rd. passed away September 24, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Lancaster County, SC, daughter of the late David Eugene and Annie Ivey Rollins. Katie was a homemaker.A Memorial service will be held at 3:00, Sunday, September 27 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev....

Katie Lee R Rice

Katie Lee R Rice

Sep 24, 2009

Gastonia- Katie Lee Rollins Rice, 45, 265 Union-New Hope Rd. passed away September 24, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Lancaster County, SC, daughter of the late David Eugene and Annie Ivey Rollins. Katie was a homemaker.Husband, Terry Rice, Sr.Daughter, Connie Lee BurgessSons, Jerry Dean Martin, James Phillip Martin, and Terry Blair Rice, IIGrandsons, Danny Burgess, Jr....

Katie Lee R Rice

Katie Lee R Rice

Sep 24, 2009

Gastonia- Katie Lee Rollins Rice, 45, 265 Union-New Hope Rd. passed away September 24, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.She was a native of Lancaster County, SC, daughter of the late David Eugene and Annie Ivey Rollins. Katie was a homemaker.Husband, Terry Rice, Sr.Daughter, Connie Lee BurgessSons, Jerry Dean Martin, James Phillip Martin, and Terry Blair Rice, IIGrandsons, Danny Burgess, Jr....

Charles G. Fleming

Charles G. Fleming

Sep 12, 2009

Dallas-Charles George Fleming, Jr. 62, of Dallas died September 12, 2009 in Ranger, Tx. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Charles George Fleming.Charles was a US Army veteran, member of the Abundant Grace Church of God., Greenville, SC, where his son is Pastor,he was also a retired truck driverHe was preceded in death by his...

Paul J. Woody

Paul J. Woody

Sep 8, 2009

Paul Junior Woody, 79 of Dallas, NC died September 8, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Clay County, NC on August 22, 1930 to the late Paul John and Verna Moffitt Woody.Paul Loved the Lord and his family. He was an active member of Community Baptist Church, Dallas. During his life he taught Sunday...

Paul J. Woody

Paul J. Woody

Sep 8, 2009

Paul Loved the Lord and his family. He was an active member of Community Baptist Church, Dallas. During his life he taught Sunday School and a past Deacon. He retired from Pharr Yarns with 43 years of service. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Charles J. Woody.

Paul J. Woody

Paul J. Woody

Sep 8, 2009

Paul Junior Woody, 79 of Dallas, NC died September 8, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Clay County, NC on August 22, 1930 to the late Paul John and Verna Moffitt Woody.Paul Loved the Lord and his family. He was an active member of Community Baptist Church, Dallas. During his life he taught Sunday...

Dovie R. Teague

Dovie R. Teague

Sep 7, 2009

Gastonia- Dovie Rowland Teague, 65, of 105 E. Ruby Avenue, Gastonia died September 7, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Cherokee County, born November 16, 1943 to the late Royal Edward and Mary Ruth Brazwell RowlandShe was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Blane Teague, who served in the Korean War, a granddaughter, Brandy Welch,...

Whitehead Michelle Lisa

Whitehead Michelle Lisa

Sep 5, 2009

Gastonia- Lisa Michelle Whitehead, 37 of Gastonia died September 5, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Robert Henry Hill and Catherine Long Hawkins Lisa is survived by a son, Austin Kyle Long and her mother, Catherine and husband Raymond HawkinsServices will be private Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd...

Lisa M. Whitehead

Lisa M. Whitehead

Sep 5, 2009

Gastonia- Lisa Michelle Whitehead, 37 of Gastonia died September 5, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Robert Henry Hill and Catherine Long Hawkins Lisa is survived by a son, Austin Kyle Long and her mother, Catherine and husband Raymond HawkinsServices will be private Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd...

Leslie D. Long

Leslie D. Long

Sep 3, 2009

Gastonia- Leslie David Long, 65, of 416 N Highland St, Gastonia died September 3, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Ralph and Sudie Shore LongSurvivors include a son, Leslie David Rice of GastoniaArrangements are incomplete at this timeWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.

Boyd L. Deaton

Boyd L. Deaton

Aug 31, 2009

Mount HollyBoyd Lee Deyton (Deaton), 79, of Woodlawn Haven went to be with our Lord on August 31, 2009. He was a native of Smyre, the son of the late Geter Pritchard and Linda Belle Deyton, and the grandson of the late Baxter Curtis and Polly Bailey Deyton.Boyd was a member of Lowell FreeWill Baptist Church where he served as...

Karen A. Stroud

Karen A. Stroud

Aug 25, 2009

Charlotte- Karen Ann Stroud, 46, passed away August 25, 2009 at The Brian Center.She was a native of Charlotte, daughter of the late Ned Nathaniel and Betty Jean Francis Cooper. She was a graduate of South Mecklenburg High School, and worked at Bonded Logistics.Survivors include her daughters Ryan Danielle Stroud, Katherine Bailee Stroud, brothers, Marcus and Ned Cooper,sisters, Cynthia Holcombe,...

Donald G. Coxey

Donald G. Coxey

Aug 22, 2009

Donald Gene Coxey, Sr. 56, of Kings Mountain, died August 22, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Roy Jones and Viola Lansford CoxeyHe was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Eddie CoxeyDon worked for the City of Kings MountainSurvivors include his wife of 26 years, Loretta Hogue...

Jason Zappulla

Jason Zappulla

Aug 18, 2009

Gastonia- Jason Zappulla, 28, of Seth Court, died August 18, 2009. He was a native of New York, born September 27, 1980 He was a manager at Badcock & More, Gastonia Survivors include his father: Henry J. Zappula of New York CityMother: Gerlinde Kaspri Hoover and husband Larry of GastoniaBrother: Jeff Zappulla of GastoniaSister: Christine Linda Connors and husband Terry...

Mary G. Lucas

Mary G. Lucas

Aug 14, 2009

Gastonia-Mrs. Mary Geneva Lucas, 85, of 4335 Beatty Road, died August 14, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of McAdenville, born May 4, 1924, daughter of the late Glen and Nora Foster Rankin. Geneva was a long life member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher for Four and Five year old...

Gloria N. Dean

Gloria N. Dean

Aug 11, 2009

Gastonia-Gloria Dean Nivens, 61, 99 Gilmer Street, Gastonia passed away August 11, 2009 at her residence, after a long battle with breast cancerShe was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the William and Annie Bell Helms Parton. Gloria worked at Social Services for many years, she was a member of South Gastonia Pentecostal Holiness ChurchShe was preceded in death...

Judy A Payne Cathey Roper

Judy A Payne Cathey Roper

Aug 7, 2009

Gastonia-Judy Ann Payne Cathey Roper, 64, went to be with the Lord August 7, 2009 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Andrews N.C., daughter of the late James Neal and Laura Jean Baldwin PayneShe was a member of North Gaston Church of God, and was a owner and operator of Jack and Judy's Florist with her husband...

Brenda K. Hackett

Brenda K. Hackett

Aug 6, 2009

Gastonia- Brenda Kay Hackett, 58, passed away August 6, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Rutherford County, N.C., daughter of the late Lowery Austin and Mattie Burr Smith Morrow.A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 11 at 11:00 am at Chapel Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Overton Officiating.The family will receive friends from...