Obituaries
Terry McKinney
Mar 10, 2017
Terry McKinney1958-2017Dallas – Terry Allen McKinney, 58 passed away on March 10, 2017.He was born in Gaston County on June 28, 1958 to the late Bud and Reba Rish McKinney.Terry worked in construction most of his life Pioneer Construction.He is survived by his son, Jeremy McKinney, grandchildren Pamela, Olivia and Carter; sisters Tomie M Benton (Gary), Toni M Coin; nieces...
Marilyn Ann Estes
Mar 9, 2017
Marilyn Ann Estes1956 – 2017Ranlo- Marilyn Ann Estes, 60 entered into her Heavenly Home on March 9, 2017 at her residence.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Washington Estes and Agnes Grady Estes.Sister, Emma Huffman, Her fur baby MinnieLeft to cherish her memories includes her companion of 20 years, Ricky Smith; her children Charlie Mathis, Crystal Mathis and...
Donald Gary Norwood
Mar 6, 2017
York, SC- Donald Gary Norwood, 66, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill. Born June 9, 1950, in Dallas, NC, Don was a son of the late Charles Clinton Norwood and Annie Deese Norwood.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired from Firestone, and an employee of the US Postal...
John Martin
Mar 5, 2017
John Martin1966-2017Hope Mills, NC – John Wesley Martin – 50, formerly of Gastonia passed away on March 5, 2017 at his residence.He was born in Gaston County to the late Franklin Delano and Mildred Louise Pruitt Martin.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Franklin Delano Martin, Jr. and David Ray Martin.He is survived by...
Matt Bess
Mar 3, 2017
Matt Bess1973-2017Gastonia- Matthew Lee "Matt" Bess, 44, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 at his residence.Matt was a graduate of Ashbrook High School. He enjoyed playing golf, time at the beach and spending time with family. He did not lose his battle with cancer. He lived graciously and courageously with it until the very end. He will be greatly...
Selma Solomon Brown
Feb 28, 2017
Selma Brown1923 – 2017Gastonia – Selma Solomon Brown, 93, passed away February 28, 2017 at Carillon Assisted Living.She was born in Davidson County, NC to the late Paul and Lina Lindsay Solomon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Ned Brown, sister, Pat Campbell and her brother, Harold Solomon.Selma was a loving mother...
Forest C. Garver
Feb 24, 2017
Forest C. Garver1929-2017Gastonia – Forest Carmie Garver, 87 of Charlotte formerly of Gastonia passed away peacefully February 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Brookdale New Hope Assisted Living.Forest was a native of Gaston County, born December 18, 1929 to the late Reverend C.V. Garver and Laura Norman Garver.He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife...
Paul Rathbone
Feb 24, 2017
Paul Rathbone1949-2017Bessemer City – Paul Monroe Rathbone, 68, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Haywood County to the late Faraday and Hazel Stiles Rathbone.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Rathbone and grandchildren, T.J. and Cassie; brothers, Roy Lee, Jimmy and Ronnie Rathbone.Paul was...
Dana Blake
Feb 22, 2017
Dana Blake1963 – 2017Dallas – Dana Sue Blake, 53, entered into her Heavenly Home on February 22, 2017.She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Blake, brother, Grant Blake and sister, Clara.Left to cherish her memories includes her son Blake Leopard and fiancée K'La Leonhardt; mother, Dottie Jenkins Blake; Dana's Fiancé, Mike Warren Celebration of Life Service will be...
Kay Hall McManus
Feb 22, 2017
Kay Hall McManus1947 – 2017Gastonia – Kay Hall McManus, 69, entered into her Heavenly Home on February 22, 2017 with her family by her side at her residence. She was born in Gaston County to the late Wade and Anlou Long HallIn addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Hall.Left to cherish her memories...
Harold Ramseur
Feb 21, 2017
Harold Ramseur1927-2017Maiden – Harold W. Ramseur, 89, passed away on February 21, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Catawba County to the late Hubert and Jessie Gibbs Ramseur. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert Ramseur Jr. and R.D. Ramseur; grandson, Damien James. Harold loved his...
Cathy Emory
Feb 15, 2017
Cathy Emory1964– 2017Gastonia- Catherine "Cathy" Nance Emory, 52, passed away on February 15, 2017 at her residence.She was born in Columbus, Georgia to the late James Wilton and Brunhilde Streigel Nance.Cathy was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend that will be greatly missed! Left to cherish her memories includes her husband, Michael Emory; daughters, Jessica Pugh (Wacy); Karin Groth...
Margaret Whitener
Feb 14, 2017
Margaret Whitener1944-2017Margaret Emma Whitener, 72, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully February 14, 2017. She was born March 11, 1944 in Catawba County to the late Louise Fullwood Whitener and William Howard Whitener. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Bill Whitener and Walter Whitener as well as two special nephews, Alan Whitener and Richard...
Earl Creech
Feb 9, 2017
Earl L. Creech1931-2017Lowell – Earl L. Creech – 85, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House in the loving care of hospice.He was born in Jackson County, Kentucky to the late Clark Ray and Emma Hatton Creech.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Peggy Lay Creech; son, Ernest...
Joyce Knowles
Feb 7, 2017
Joyce Knowles1934 – 2017Gastonia – Joyce Gibson Knowles, 82, entered into her Heavenly Home on February 7, 2017 with her family by her side at the Robin Johnson House. She was born in Gaston County to the late Lloyd and Jeanette Hill Gibson.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Bill...
Wilma Hawkins Newton
Feb 6, 2017
Wilma Newton1927-2017Cramerton - Wilma Hawkins Newton, 89, passed away at Carillion Assisted Living, Cramerton with her loving family by her side. She was born in Danville, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie Hutto Hawkins.Mrs. Newton was a member of Temple Baptist Church.Mrs. Newton is survived her two daughters, Terry Vickers and husband Steve of Winnsboro,...
Carl R. Ramsey
Feb 6, 2017
Carl R. Ramsey1934-2016Gastonia - Carl Ross Ramsey – 82 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6, 2017 at the Robin Johnson House with his loving son and daughter in law by his side. He was born on April 21, 1934 in Gaston County to the late Ephriam and Susan Parker RamseyIn addition to his parents,...
Charles "Charlie" Lee Smith
Feb 4, 2017
Charles "Charlie" Lee Smith, 81, of Gastonia, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 4, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Charlie was born in Gastonia and was the son of the late Norman Garnett and Grace Brown Smith. Charlie was a graduate of Gastonia High School class of 1955. He was a graduate of Biscayne College...
Merlene McCaskill Chasteen
Feb 3, 2017
Merlene McCaskill Chasteen1969 – 2017Clover – Merlene McCaskill Chasteen, 47, passed away on February 4, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center Main.She was born in Gaston County to the late Daniel John and Myrtle Bostic McCaskill.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons Tyler and Isaac Chasteen, sister Susan Powell and brother Dan McCaskill.Merlene was a...
Sheila Sanders Wall
Feb 3, 2017
Sheila Wall1958 – 2017Gastonia – Sheila Sanders Wall, 58 passed away on February 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 25, 1958 in Sumter, SC to Beauford Sanders the late Rose Mary Amerson Sanders. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by a sister Cheryl Lynn BrockSheila was a loving mother and grandmother who will...
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