Obituaries

Aug 10, 2013

Gloria Jean Burnett, age 55, died August 10, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Mrs. Burnett was born on May 8, 1958 in Cleveland, OH to the late Manuel Dowdle II and Louise Godfrey Dowdle. She was also preceded in death by brothers; Angelo Ferris Dowdle and Manuel Dowdle III. Gloria was an outgoing and personable person,...

Jul 31, 2013

William "Woody" C. Woody, Sr., 72, of Gastonia died July 31st at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Mr. Woody was born in Jefferson County, TN on June 2, 1941 to the late Mitchell and Maudie Baker Woody. He was a metal fabricater in the textile industry and was preceded in death by his wife Velma Hall Woody. Survivors include...

Jul 26, 2013

Carl Bierfischer, 81, of Charlotte, N.C. joined our Heavenly Father and wife, Dorothy "Pinkie" Bierfischer on Friday, July 26, 2013. He is father to Donna Beckham, Chrisy Crisp and Tracy West; Grandfather to Kelsey Gritt, Leslie Beckham and Sidney West; Great-grandfather to Libby Gritt; Step-great-grandfather to Marley and Luke Bailey and Valery and Nadia Crisp. Sons-in-law are Bob Beckham, Chip...

Jul 21, 2013

Allen Avery Walker, 63, of Denver, NC died July 21, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Walker was born February 27, 1950 in Gaston County to the late Avery L. Walker and Beatrice Holland Walker. He was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and had numerous friends from around the world including Lake Norman and Murrells Inlet. He is survived by his daughter,...

Jul 6, 2013

William "Bill" Burnett, 58, died suddenly at his home on July 6. Bill was born in Charlotte, NC on July 6, 1955. He had previously lived in Ft. Lauderdale, FL before returning to Gastonia to care for his parents. He was devoted to his family, loved cooking, gardening, and enjoyed antique hunting. He was a graduate of Hunter Huss High...

Jun 22, 2013

William "Bill" Long, 72, of Mt. Holly, NC died June 22, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia with his loving family by his side. Mr. Long was born September 4, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late Sammy and Dessi Long. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church. He was also...

Jun 14, 2013

Gary Lee Wright, 61, of Dallas died June 14, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. Wright was born June 11, 1952 in Gaston County to Norman A. Wright and the late Virginia Pope Wright and also preceded in death by a sister Angela Honeycutt. Inurnment services are being held privately by family. Arrangements handled by Benson Funeral...

Jun 8, 2013

Esther Jane Cundiff,age 90, of Mt. Holly, NC died June 8, 2013 at the Brian Center in Gastonia. Ms. Cundiff was born October 25, 1922 in Lackawanna, NY to the late John D. Dean and Stella Zdzinska Dean. Services will be held privately by the family. Arrangements handled by Benson Funeral & Cremation Services, Mt. Holly, NC.

May 30, 2013

Hollas "Rick" Black, Jr, 63, of Lowell, NC and formerly of Stanley, went to be with his Heavenly Father May 30, 2013. Mr. Black was born in Columbus, Ga. "Ft. Benning" on June 23, 1949 to the late Hollas W. Black, Sr. and Gertrude Armstrong Black. Rick was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. He was a graduate...

May 23, 2013

Larry Gram Pinson, 58, of Belmont died May 23, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Larry was born in Charlotte, NC on October 17, 1954 to the late James and Bertha Sikes Pinson. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday May 28 at 4:00 PM at Benson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Allen Harris officiating. Interment will...

May 14, 2013

Faith Ann Allen, 52, of Belmont, died May 14 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Ms. Allen was born January 10, 1961 in Gaston County to the late Ralph Lee Ward and Katherine Smith Ward. A memorial service to celebrate Faith`s life will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday at Linwood Church of God with Rev. Randall Phillips officiating. Visitation...

May 11, 2013

Donnie April Childers, 45, of High Shoals, NC died suddenly May 11, at her residence. Ms. Childers was born April 7, 1968 in Gaston County to the late Carl Edward Childers and Sylvia Allen Childers. A Memorial Service will be held at 8:00 pm Thursday May 16 at Crowders Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Laws officiating. Visitation will be...

May 10, 2013

May 5, 2013

Nancy Currence Mauney, 63, was granted her wish to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday afternoon May 5, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Randolph and Janie Rebecca Currence. She was born on November 21, 1949. Nancy leaves behind two brothers, Andrew Ralph and Eugene Randolph Currence; three sisters, Jeanette Currence Lineberger, Lillian Currence Davis, and...

May 5, 2013

Angela Diane Honeycutt, 55, of Dallas, NC, passed away peacefully May 5, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mrs. Honeycutt was born January 15, 1958 in Charleston, SC to Norman Andrew Wright and the late Virginia Pope Wright. She was a self employed dog groomer, member of Wellhouse Church of Clover, SC and a member of White Plains...

Apr 29, 2013

Macon W. "Pat" Patteson, M. Sgt. USMC Retired, age 93, passed away April 29, 2013 at Kessler's AFB Medical Center Biloxi, MS. Mr. Patteson was born in Clifton Forge, VA. on October 25, 1919 to the late James Macon Patteson and Helen Woodward Patteson. He had retired from the US Marines as Master Sergeant after 23 years service serving during...

Apr 29, 2013

Beatrice Irene England, 82, of Gastonia, died April 29, 2013 at Belaire Health Care in Gastonia. Ms. England was born in Gaston County July 6, 1930 to the late Wesley S. England and Amanda Wells England. Services are being held privately by the family and handled by Benson Funeral & Cremation Services of Mt. Holly, NC. 704-827-1801.

Apr 22, 2013

BLACKSBURG, S.C. - David Clemmer, 40, formerly of Stanley, died April 22, 2013. David was born Aug. 14, 1972, to Tommy Clemmer and Linda Enger Bostic. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at Benson Funeral & Cremation Services. Interment will be at Hollywood Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Arrangements handled by Benson Funeral &...

Apr 21, 2013

CRAMERTON - Clarence O. Rhyne Jr., 88, passed away on April 21, 2013, with his family by his side. He was born to the late Clarence O. Rhyne Sr. and Cora Lee Ingram Rhyne on Nov. 21, 1924. Clarence attended High School in Gastonia before joining the US Navy. He was a WWII Veteran; Member of the Lowell Masonic Lodge...

Apr 19, 2013

MT HOLLY- Marsha Lynn Bridges, 51, passed away April 19, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her father, Reggie Bridges and grandmother, Rose Childers. Marsha is survived by her mother, Linda Bridges of Mt. Holly, NC; daughter, Elizabeth Sigmon of Charlotte; sister, Lori Garrison and her husband Tommy of Stanley; nephew, Christopher Lethco; niece, Jordan...