Obituaries
Grant Blake
Jan 19, 2017
Grant Blake1961 - 2017Dallas- Jonathan Grant Blake, 55 passed away January 19, 2017 at Duke University Hospital.He was born in Gaston County, NC to Dorothy Jenkins Blake and the late Johnny Hubert Blake.He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Blake and sister Clara Blake. Grant was a member of Rankin Lake Baptist Church. He enjoyed NASCAR, playing golf,...
Rita O'Neill Russell
Jan 13, 2017
Rita Russell1936 - 2017Gastonia - Rita O'Neill Russell, 80 passed away on January 13, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born on September 30, 1936 to the late Thomas and Margaret Hayes O'Neill.She is survived by daughters, Megan Russell Conner and Deborah Johnson; 5 grandchildren, Kara and Holly Conner, Sarah, Michael and Joy Johnson, and 3 great grandchildren, Kylan...
Joyce Bradbury McGee
Jan 12, 2017
Joyce McGee1934-2015Dallas – Joyce Bradbury McGee, 82, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side.She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late John Martin Bradbury and Vera Brackett Bradbury Metcalf.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Tommy and Robert Bradbury.Joyce was a loving...
Kate Brown Holland
Jan 11, 2017
Kate Brown Holland1926 - 2017Dallas - Kate Brown Holland died peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Terrace Ridge Assisted Living in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County on March 9, 1926, to James Floyd Brown and Lona Smith Brown.In addition to her parents, Kate is preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Holland; her sisters, Frances Brown...
Robert Early Hamilton
Jan 4, 2017
Robert Hamilton, Jr.1946-2017Bessemer City- Robert Early Hamilton, Jr., passed away peacefully January 4, 2017.He was born in Gaston County to Lois Vernell Gantt Hamilton and the late Robert Early Hamilton, Sr.In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Ramsey and brother Bobby Hamilton.Robert worked at Talon in Stanley and Carolina Brush until he retired....
Alfred Borgeson
Jan 3, 2017
Alfred Borgeson1933-2017Clover, SC- Alfred Nels Borgeson, Jr., 83 passed away on January 3, 2017 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.He was born in New York to the late Alfred Nels Borgeson, Sr. and Ella Roote Borgeson.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Ann Schneider Borgeson, and his brother Bob Borgeson.Alfred...
Theda Stevens
Jan 1, 2017
Theda Stevens1938-2016Gastonia – Theda Christine "TC" Stevens, 78, passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2017, at Caromont Regional in Gastonia, NC. She was a native of Dallas, NC, and daughter of the late Thad Huffman and Annabelle Carpenter Huffman.While the family mourns her passing, they are comforted by knowing she is in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,...
Freddie Young
Dec 31, 2016
Freddie Young, Jr.1952-2016Gastonia – Fred "Freddie" Eugene Young, Jr., 64, passed away on December 31st at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Fred Eugene Young Sr. and Mary Evelyn Brown Young.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Kenny and Jeffrey Young and sisters, Kim Young and Vickie KellyFreddie...
Asa "Buddy" Beasley Mooneyhan
Dec 24, 2016
Buddy Mooneyhan1941-2016Gastonia- Asa Beasley "Buddy" Mooneyhan, Jr., 75 passed away peacefully on December 24, 2016 at the Robin Johnson House..He was born in Bishopville, South Carolina to the late Asa Beasley Mooneyhan, Sr and Virginia Tisdale Mooneyhan.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Betty and Mary Barrett, Sara Mooneyhan.Buddy was a loving husband, father...
Urban Ivan West
Dec 23, 2016
Urban West1931-2016Dallas – Urban Ivan West, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2016. He was born in Screven County, Georgia to the late Urban Ivan and Gladys Parker West.He was a retired school teacher and worked in Auto Sales.Survivors include his wife, Patricia Thornburg West, sons, Urban I. West, III and William M. West; 4 grandchildrenVisitation for family...
Linda Curtis Smith
Dec 19, 2016
Linda Smith1942-2016CHERRYVILLE -- Linda Curtis Smith, 74 of 113 Delmac Drive, Cherryville, passed away December 2, 2016. She was born August 28, 1942, in Gaffney, SC, to the late Ray and Beatrice Curtis. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Smith, her nephews David Curtis Gregg and Michael Keith Owenby. She is...
Edith Ghorley
Dec 19, 2016
Edith Ghorley1942-2016Dallas – Edith Edwards Ghorley, 74, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County on February 5, 1942 to the late Victor and Gertrude Bartee Edwards.All services will be private.Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.comWithers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144...
Talley Carpenter Smith
Dec 18, 2016
Talley Smith1940-2016Gastonia – Talley Carpenter Smith, 76, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2016 at her residence.She was born in Burke County to the late George and Pauline Garrou Carpenter.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Harlan "Bosh" Smith.Talley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member...
Eddie Gault
Dec 18, 2016
Eddie Gault, Sr.1941-2016Edwin "Eddie" J. Gault, Sr., 75, of Belmont, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Washington, D. C. and was the son of the late Issac "Ike" and Mabel Stuart Gault. Eddie was a graduate of Holbrook High School and was a veteran of...
Trenton "Scooter" Kennedy
Dec 17, 2016
Gastonia-Trenton "Scooter" Kennedy, 46, transferred into the arms of Jesus, December 17, 2016. Scooter is preceded in death by Mother Lola Miller, Father Willis Kennedy, Sister Tessa Bates, Brother Marcus Bates Sr., and Grandson Jarryd Kennedy Norman. Scooter is survived by wife of 27 years Donna Kennedy, daughters Deanna and Chris Norman and Tracie and Ben Dunivan; Grandchildren Holden, Madilyn,...
Ralph Ervin Lewis
Dec 17, 2016
Gastonia-Ralph Ervin Lewis, 81, went home to be with the Lord December 17, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Burley Weaver Lewis and Winnie Clemmer Lewis, his loving wife of 57 years, Polly Lewis, great grandson Dakota, brother and sisters, Ray, Isabelle and Launa. He retired from Gaston County School System after...
Jimmie Hester
Dec 17, 2016
Jimmie Hester1940-2016Lincolnton – Jimmie Hester, 76, passed away on December 17, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincolnton.He was born in Lincoln County on October 14, 1940 to the late Oscar and Bertha Hedgepath Hester.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Hendericks Hester. He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Dean Hester and Matt...
Cindy Hunsucker
Dec 17, 2016
Cindy Hunsucker1962-2016Mt. Holly – Cynthia "Cindy" Dare Hunsucker, 54, passed away on December 17th at the Robin Johnson House.She was born on April 21, 1962 to the late Virginia Lee Helms and was preceded in death by her brother, Steve HunsuckerCindy was a kind hearted and loving soul who loved her family, friends and fur babies. She loved music and...
Juanita Boone Walker
Dec 17, 2016
Juanita Boone Walker1931-2016Gastonia – Juanita Boone Walker, 85 passed away peacefully December 17, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.She was born in Rutherfordton, to the late Dillard and Lela Dimsdale Boone..In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Rodney Wiggins, brother and sisters, L.D., Edith, Nellie, Shirley, Vivian and Lillian.Juanita was a loving wife, mother...
Bob Schafer
Dec 14, 2016
Bob Schafer1951-2016Dallas – Robert "Bob" William Schafer, 65, passed away on December 14, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.He was born in Allentown, PA to the late Norman George Schafer and Harriett Janet Higgins Schafer.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Schafer and his father-in-law George Lewis.Bob was a loving husband, father and...
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