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Elmina Dickson
Submitted by: Gilbert | "Mina", Robin's mother, was taken to Gaston Memorial Hospital on Sunday afternoon where she was diagnosed with pneumonia. As of today (7/27) she is doing much better. Pray for her that the meds will bring complete healing. Also, pray for Robin and her sister Gail as they now have more responsibility with their dad. | 07-27-2010 |
Amy McCartney
Submitted by: Gilbert | Amy, Dot and Horace's granddaughter, was scheduled to have surgery on Thursday (7/22) at 9:00 a.m. Continue to pray for Amy as she recovers from this surgery and for the success of it. UPDATE: Amy's surgery was successful and she will be at her grandparents home until at least Tuesday (7/27) when she sees the doctor. Continue to pray that what the surgeon accomplished will result in no more surgeries. Pray also for her recovery from the surgery last week. | 07-26-2010 |
Bobbie Moore
Submitted by: Lin Reavis | Bobbie Moore (neighbor) fell while on vacation in Pigeon Forge & broke her hip. She is in the hospital there. She is 73 yrs old. Please pray for healing, comfort & peace. | 07-22-2010 |
Carol Shrum
Submitted by: Gilbert | Carol will have knee surgery on Wednesday, 7/21, at Gaston Memorial Hospital at 11:00 a.m. Pray that all will go well and that God will grant a speedy recovery. UPDATE: (7/22) Carol was not able to have the surgery on Wednesday due to low oxygen levels. Pray for her as she works with her doctor to raise those levels so that the surgery can be re-scheduled. | 07-22-2010 |
Cindy Palmer
Submitted by: Trummer Baker | Cindy, a neighbor on the Baker's road, is going through radiation for cancer. She's only 50 years old. | 06-17-2010 |
John Elkins
Submitted by: Trummer | John Elkins, friend and ex-boss of Trummer's, is healing from bypass surgery and a stroke. Although his speech has not returned completely, he anticipates being able to leave the hospital soon. | 06-17-2010 |
Robin
Submitted by: Gilbert | Robin has been battling an infection for the past week and it is stubborn to go away. Pray that the new medication will get rid of it quickly. | 06-17-2010 |
Jim Dickson
Submitted by: Gilbert | Jim, Robin's father, has been having some trouble with his legs and therefore balance and standing problems. Yesterday, Friday, he fell twice in the early morning, but no injuries. He is in Gaston Memorial now for test and evaluation to see if they can find what is causing the weakness in his legs. It was discovered last night that he had suffered a very small stroke. Pray that the doctors will find the source of the weakness and be able to prescribe the means for getting him back on his feet. The oldest grandson is getting married next weekend and he will surely want to be there if possible. Pray also for Mina, his wife, as she awaits word on his health, and for Robin and her sister as they have the responsibility of caring for their parents. UPDATE: (6/17) Jim has been in rehab and may be coming home on 6/23. Pray that he will continue to improve. | 06-17-2010 |
Haley
Submitted by: Gilbert | Haley, Lin and Ben's granddaughter, had surgery today (6/14), at Shriner's Hospital in Greenville. The surgery was to straighten her left leg and take the pressure off her knee. The doctor was pleased with the surgery and is hopeful that knee surgery might not be necessary -- time will tell. She will be in a wheel chair for at least one month. Pray for Haley to have relief from as much pain as possible in the days ahead. Pray also for all her family as they wait. Pray that the healing will go well and that further surgeries may not be necessary. UPDATE: (6/17) If all goes well today, Haley will be able to come home today. Pray for good results. | 06-17-2010 |
Aretta
Submitted by: Karen | Aretta, Karen's mom, has learned from a dermatologist this morning (6/14) that a spot on her hand is squamous cell cancer. She has an appointment on Thursday to have it cut on again – and it seems each time her body is cut on it throws her for a loop! So…thanks for praying for Aretta in regard to this procedure on Thursday. | 06-14-2010 |
James Moore
Submitted by: Lin Reavis | My neighbors son, James, fell from a ladder while working on Thursday. He suffered head trauma, back injury, and multiple fractures of the leg. He was taken to CMC where the doctors were more concerned to save his life than mend his leg. Pray for successful procedures and surgeries. Also, for his family as they await the outcome of all the doctors have done. | 06-05-2010 |
Amanda
Submitted by: Mary Ann Halstead | Amanda, Mark's niece, had a scheduled hysterectomy early last week. Last night she was rushed to the hospital due to severe hemorrhaging. She went into emergency surgery this morning to stop the bleeding. She is now out but is understandably scared. Please pray for her health to return and that this new stress does not have a negative effect on her father, Scott, who is still battling health issues related to the coal mine disaster in West Virginia. UPDATE: (5/26) Amanda was released to go home yesterday, and was rushed back to the hospital once again this morning running a high fever. Please pray that God will lay his healing hands on her and that whatever is going on will cease. UPDATE: (6/3) Her latest trip to the hospital turned out to be an infection that was caught early and has been taken care of. She is home and convalescing. Praise God that she is finally on the mend and hopefully that this surgery will take care of all of the underlying issues. | 06-03-2010 |
Andrew Powell, Jr.
Submitted by: Gilbert | Andrew, friend of Ricks who lives in NY, has cancer of the esophagus. Pray for treatments and decisions for his continued health. Pray that God would encourage him and his family during this difficult time. | 06-03-2010 |
Zoe Shaw
Submitted by: Gilbert | Zoe, wife of Rev. Dick Shaw, has been battling cancer for fifteen years. Most recently, a seizure indicated that the cancer has metastasized to the brain. Hospice has been called in to provide additional care for her. Pray for Zoe and for Dick as God continues His providential care for her through every means available. | 05-20-2010 |
Terri Smoke
Submitted by: Gary | Terri, a co-worker of Gary's, has an aneurism behind the eye close to the optic nerve. Pray for the doctors to be able to deal with it so that she does not lose her sight. Pray for God's peace to prevail as she awaits a solution at CMC. | 05-14-2010 |
Helen Boyd
Submitted by: Carol | Helen, Carol's mom, is in a rehab hospital that is part of Mercy in Charlotte. The tracheotomy was reversed on Wednesday and she is breathing fine just using oxygen. Her pain meds don't seem to be very effective, lasting on an hour or less. They want to do a swallow test on her but she is still unable to hold her head up, so that's not an option right now. Pray for Helen and her family as they deal with the ups and downs of rehab. | 05-07-2010 |
Sarah Manning Robinson
Submitted by: Horace | Sarah, a friend of the family, has been diagnosed with Bulbar Palsey, which doctors believe may be related to ALS. So far it has affected her speech, her ability to swallow and raise her head while lying down. Pray that she will receive the medical help necessary to pinpoint the diagnosis and receive the appropriate treatment and care. | 04-30-2010 |
Lindsey
Submitted by: Julia | Lindsey, a friend of Carson Dewalt, has just found out that she has cancer. They're not sure what kind yet. She's only 18 years old. Pray for her and her family and friends as they process this information and decide on further treatments. | 04-30-2010 |
Lin Reavis
Submitted by: Gilbert | Lin continues to have some of the same problems she had before and during her hospital stay. The gastroenterologist has ruled out everything all the tests would have pointed to. She is scheduled to have a colonoscopy on May 27. Pray for God to heal anything that this could point to and other health issues that Lin has been suffering with. Pray also for her to be encouraged through it all! | 04-20-2010 |
Robert Burnett
Submitted by: Lin Reavis | Robert (friend of Ben and Lin) has had recurring cancer and had opted not to have further treatment. Hospice is now caring for Robert. He is ready to be with the Lord. | 04-20-2010 |
Betty Holt
Submitted by: Gilbert | Betty has fallen a couple of times in the past two weeks and had to visit the ER. In her last fall she broke a rib and as a result of numerous falls lately, a screw in her back has come loose that will require an in-office repair. Pray for Betty as she heals and that God would give her confidence and balance on her feet. | 04-18-2010 |
Michael
Submitted by: Karen | Michael, Karen's son, had a large splinter in the bottom of his toe near the joint. After receiving treatment at school for the swelling, he is to go back for a check-up on Wednesday. He is also on antibiotics. Pray for quick healing and that the antibiotics will take care of the infection. | 04-12-2010 |
Hunter Maier
Submitted by: Gilbert | Hunter underwent surgery in Winston-Salem this morning for further work on his wrist. He is out of surgery and in recovery (10:00 a.m.). Continue to pray for his recovery and the success of the surgery. | 04-01-2010 |
Tiffany Stegall
Submitted by: Mary Ann Halstead | Tiffany, Mary Ann's niece, tripped in a pot hole last night (3/31) breaking her Fibula in a spiral fracture that required emergency surgery. This is the same leg/side that she had surgery on a few months ago for her hip. All of that work will have to be re-done. Now, she has to recover from this horrendous break, then return to Minneapolis to start over on the hip. Please pray for a speedy recovery. | 04-01-2010 |
Danny Vanzant
Submitted by: Gilbert | Danny is back at home and feeling much better. The endoscopy showed no ulcer, rather a tear in the lining of the esophagus that is healing. | 03-31-2010 |
Claire Hogemood
Submitted by: Gilbert | Claire has been having back problems again and she is not able to be out and about as much, which is why we have missed her at church. Pray that the medicines and exercises will once again result in relief from pain and more mobility. | 03-29-2010 |
Fred Nason
Submitted by: Lin Reavis | Fred Nason, neighbor to Ben & Lin, who had cancer and was told he had 3 months to live, died recently and was buried on Friday (3/26). Pray for Fred's family to be comforted during this time of loss. | 03-27-2010 |
Glenn Huffstetler
Submitted by: Trummer Baker | Glenn Huffstetler, friend of the Bakers, has had surgery recently for Crone's related problems, been treated for pneumonia, and had gall bladder surgery - and is still in the ICU! Pray for him and his wife Betty, who has not been feeling well lately. | 03-25-2010 |
Adelaide
Submitted by: Tammy | Adelaide, Wes's mom, suffered a heart attach today and will have bypass surgery tomorrow. She is in her mid-80's and in good health. Pray also for Harold, her husband. UPDATE: Wes says his mom is doing as well or better than expected. The surgery went well. | 03-25-2010 |
Scott Halstead
Submitted by: Mary Ann | Scott, Mark's brother, has had tests that suggest he may have Pulmonary Fibrosis. He is scheduled for more tests later this week to confirm the diagnosis. Pray that God would heal him. | 03-17-2010 |
Ron France
Submitted by: Gilbert | Ron saw the doctor today and his numbers are down. The doctor discussed some new options with him. Pray that Ron will have wisdom as he considers the doctors report. | 03-11-2010 |
Karen Raeburn
Submitted by: Rick | Karen is Rick's cousin and hospice has been called in to help her through this time of illness. | 03-03-2010 |
Kathy Williamson
Submitted by: Rick | Kathy, Rick's sister, has been hospitalized with pneumonia. | 03-03-2010 |
Josh Mosteller
Submitted by: Pat | Josh Mosteller, a friend of Ashley's, broke his collar bone while snowboarding today, 2/20. Pray for healing and comfort. | 02-20-2010 |
Violet
Submitted by: Gilbert | Viloet, David's mom, is at Gaston Memorial Hospital for tests. She has not been feeling well since the beginning of the year and had become anemic. Pray that the tests and doctors will discover the source and be able to provide remedy. Violet is almost 90 years old. Pray for David, too, as he assist his mom through this trial. UPDATE: (2/19) Some of the tests that were to be run have been postponed for a couple of weeks after Violet has had time to regain strength. She is at home and will be having home health nurses begin some rehab with her to help her regain strength. Pray that she will respond well to the rehab. | 02-19-2010 |
Dot
Submitted by: Gilbert | Dot fell twice on Tuesday night and spent the night in the emergency room. Praise the Lord nothing appears to have been broken, just bumps and bruises. Pray for her comfort as she deals with the pain and soreness. | 02-18-2010 |
Andy Moss
Submitted by: Tammy | Andy, 24 yrs old great nephew of Linda England, has the swine flu. Kidneys have shut down. He is on a kidney machine and is at CMC in critical condition. | 12-23-2009 |
Gavin Weisenhorn
Submitted by: Tammy | Gavin Weisenhorn, 3 months old, went to Dr. with a cold. The doctor found something unusual on his throat. He will be having surgery in the morning (12/24). Please pray. Gavin is the son of a friend of the Englands' daughter.
| 12-23-2009 |
Dianne Long
Submitted by: Tammy | (Dot & Horace's daughter-in-law) Dianne will be having 2 biopsy's done this week. Pray for good results. UPDATE (12/2): The results of the biopsies showed malignancy. Diane will be seeing a surgeon on Thursday (12/3) to decide the next step in dealing with the malignancy. Pray for wisdom for the doctor and peace for Diane and family. | 12-02-2009 |
Jeanette
Submitted by: Gary | Jeanette, Gary's aunt, fell going to the hospital on Wednesday to be with her sister Margaret and had to have 17 stitches in her head. Pray for her recovery from the fall and healing for the injury. | 11-25-2009 |
Margaret Johnson
Submitted by: Gary | Margaret, Gary's aunt, was to have surgery on Wednesday to repair three cracked vertebra. Pray for her recovery and the success of the surgery. | 11-25-2009 |
Emma
Submitted by: Pat | Emma, age 6, and a friend of the family, was to have brain surgery on Tuesday to remove a tumor. Pray for her recovery. UPDATE: Emma came through surgery and is recovering in intensive care. Continue to pray for her recovery. | 11-25-2009 |
Gracie
Submitted by: Pat | Gracie, age 1 1/2, great-niece to Pat, has scarlet fever. Pray for comfort and healing. | 11-25-2009 |
Bill's friend
Submitted by: Pat | Bill's friend has cancer in his neck and will be having radiation treatments for the next 12 weeks. Pray for comfort and success. | 11-25-2009 |
Scott
Submitted by: Mary Ann | Scott, Mark's brother, was in a mining accident last week. He is a member of the fire brigade at the mine where he works in WV, and it is his duty to deal with fires that occasionally occur. One of the belts caught fire, and he inhaled a large amount of smoke and steam. He already suffers from a severe case of Black Lung, and this has made matters worse. As a side note, he is also studying to become a minister.
Pray that he will make a swift recovery from this, and that the Lord would heal his damaged lungs.
| 11-25-2009 |
Mary
Submitted by: Gilbert | Mary, Evelyn's sister, has been diagnosed with early Alzheimer's. Pray for grace for both her and her family. | 11-19-2009 |
Jim's nephew Al
Submitted by: Jim | Jim's nephew was in a serious work accident Thursday morning. A tank with around 650 lbs of water pressure ruptured through safety sight glass and knocked him to the floor. He suffered multiple fractured bones in his face and may have fractured his eye socket. | 11-10-2009 |
Katie Reynolds
Submitted by: Lynn Lopez | Katie, Lynn's friend, was misdiagnosed as having cervical cancer. She saw another doctor and it was confirmed that there is no cancer, just abnormal cells. She was diagnosed with endometriosis. Pleasel pray for her as she deals with the endometriosis, which has been very painful. | 10-19-2009 |
Katie Reynolds
Submitted by: Lynn Lopez | Katie, daughter of Lynn's General Manager, had tests done that indicate cervical cancer. There are more tests to come to determine the extent of the cancer and possible treatments. Please pray for healing and strength for her and her family. Katie is only 24. | 10-08-2009 |
Kevin Moore
Submitted by: Carol Shrum | Our friend, Kevin Moore is a Marine stationed in Afghanistan and was injured by a road-side bomb on October 3. Kevin was wearing his protective gear at the time. His truck was completely destroyed and Kevin received a head concussion. His sargeant phoned his parents this morning (10/6) to inform them of Kevin's injury. Please pray for Kevin and his groups safety. This particular group was not supposed to be doing "dangerous" duties....just building a village. They were called out at a moment's notice. It was not reported to his family how the others were injured. Kevin's family is Steve and Carolyn Moore of Gastonia.
| 10-07-2009 |
Betty McElroy
Submitted by: Trummer | Betty, Trummer's friend, is hospitalized with a blood clot in her leg. Pray for her safety and that the medicines will dissolve the clot without any complications. | 10-03-2009 |
Linda Deal
Submitted by: Trummer | Linda, Trummer's friend, has had cancer and it has now returned in her bone, liver and other locations. Pray that treatments would be successful and for her strength during the process. | 10-03-2009 |
Ruby Mecca
Submitted by: Melissa | Ruby, Melissa's grandmother, fell and broke her back last weekend. She is 96, and though they can't do surgery, on Sunday (10/4) they plan to do a procedure to help strengthen her back. Ruby fears that she will not survive the procedure, so Melissa is returning to Arkansas to see her grandmother again. Pray for Ruby, that the procedure will be successful and that she will be pain free. Pray for Melissa as she flies back today (10/3) to see her grandmother. | 10-03-2009 |
Joyce Weaver
Submitted by: Trummer | Please remember Joyce Weaver, a friend of Trummers...her cancer has returned and she is now on chemo for the 3rd time. | 10-02-2009 |
Vickie Lee
Submitted by: tammy | Vickie, daughter of Rosa Santelli, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. UPDATE (8/4) Vickie will be having surgery this Friday (8/7). Pray for all decisions in regard to the surgery. | 08-04-2009 |
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Dot Dagenhart
Submitted by: Gilbert | Memorial Service for Miss Dot Dagenhart
Miss Dorothy Eugene Dagenhart, age 86, of 1371 Midway Rd., Stony Point, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday July 24, 2010 at Maple Leaf Health Care, after an extended illness. She was born March 1, 1924 in Alexander County to the late Marshall Cornelius Dagenhart and Maggie Beard Dagenhart. Miss Dagenhart was a missionary nurse/midwife with World Witness at Christian Hospital, Pakistan for forty-one years, where she delivered around 4000 babies.
She was honored for her service by the President of Pakistan, and presented and received an Honorary Doctorate from Erskine College. She loved the Lord Jesus, her many church friends across the area and her home church New Amity ARP Church in Scotts, where she was a member.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman Dagenhart, John Dagenhart and wife Anne; two sisters, Katherine Goble, Ruth Dagenhart Brown and husband Hal. She is survived by her brother in law, Joe Goble of Newton; four nephews and four nieces; and special caregiver, Gayle Hyman.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday July 28, 2010, at New Amity ARP Church. Dr. Earl Linderman and Rev. Chris Parnell will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. | 07-27-2010 |
Mary Lineberger
Submitted by: Gilbert | Mary, Todd's grandmother, passed away Saturday night, July 24. Family visitation will be on Tuesday at the Dallas Funeral Home on Tuesday (7/27) at 11:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 12:00 noon. She will be buried at Gaston Memorial Park. Please be in prayer for Todd and his family during this time of loss and adjustment. | 07-26-2010 |
Robert T. Davis
Submitted by: Trummer | Please pray for the family of Robert T. Davis who died in his sleep Saturday night. He was the father of my boss and had just moved into an empty office at Bryants two weeks ago as he was still active even though he was in his early 80's. He and his wife had just closed on a residency at Covenant Village and were preparing to make the move. | 06-13-2010 |
Tom DaRose
Submitted by: Rick | Tom, husband of Rick's cousin, has cancer and doctors estimate he has only 18 months to live. Tom is in his 50's. UPDATE: (6/3) Recently Tom had been given two weeks to live. He passed away on 5/31. Pray for his family as they go through this time of grief. | 06-03-2010 |
Gizmo
Submitted by: Mary Ann Halstead | Our precious little chihuahua, Gizmo, was killed this evening by a neighboring dog. We are both devastated and ask that you all keep us in your prayers. | 06-03-2010 |
Karen Raeburn
Submitted by: Rick Hoover | Karen, Rick's cousin's daughter, who has been battling thyroid cancer, passed away on Monday, April 19. Pray that God will comfort and encourage her family during this time of loss. | 04-22-2010 |
Family of John Armstrong
Submitted by: Pat | John Armstrong, a friend of Pat Lucy, passed away on 2/12, at the age of 46. Pray that God will comfort his family. | 02-20-2010 |
Fred Holt
Submitted by: Trummer Baker | Dr. Fred Holt, who has been on our prayer list, passed away this past Saturday, 2/13. His wife suffered a heart attack that evening, so when she got out of the hospital she had to plan his funeral. Pray for her, both in her grief and as she recovers from the heart attack. | 02-18-2010 |
Doug Sexton
Submitted by: Tammy | Doug Sexton, Rosa's son-in-law, passed away on Wednesday, 2/10. Please be in prayer for his wife, Patsy, and family in this time of loss and grief. | 02-11-2010 |
Jordan and His Mom
Submitted by: Emma | Please pray for Jordan (friend of Richard Jonas) and his mom. Jordan's dad James was found dead the morning of 1/31, after going missing the day before. It appears he died from exposure to the weather. Jordan's older brother died a few years ago and now it is just Jordan and his mom. | 02-01-2010 |
Amanda
Submitted by: Emma | Amanda, Emma's aunt (mother's sister) passed away Tuesday morning. She had suffered with lupus for many years. Pray for her family to be comforted in this time of grief. | 11-25-2009 |
Anne Winters
Submitted by: Tammy | Anne, friend of the Weigels, who had been battling brain cancer, passed away on Tuesday (10/13). Pray that God will comfort and encourage her family in this loss. | 10-15-2009 |
