All Obituaries

Joyce Cope Reid, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles H. Cope and Gladys Jones Cope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Cope. Mrs. Reid was a graduate of Stanley High School and Sacred Heart College. She was a devout Christian and member of First United Methodist Church of Stanley. As a second grade teacher, she had a long career of educating young children at Springfield Elementary...

Joyce Cope Reid, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles H. Cope and Gladys Jones Cope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Charles Turnmire Jr. Charlotte

Charles “Charlie” Edmond Turnmire, Jr., 87, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born in Caldwell County, son of the late Charles Edmond Turnmire, Sr. and Ola Hartley Turnmire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Peggy Hawkins and Rebecca Threadgill. Charlie was a North Carolina Army National Guard Veteran. Charlie located to Charlotte, NC upon graduating from Western Carolina University. He married his sweetheart, Beada Huntley, on...

Charles “Charlie” Edmond Turnmire, Jr., 87, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born in Caldwell County, son of the late Charles Edmond Turnmire, Sr. and Ola Hartley Turnmire....

Harold Jackson Mount Holly

On June 17, 2021, Harold Swain Jackson, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Harold was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and owner of Allstates Electric Company for over 40 years. As an ordained minister, Harold was a positive influence by showing his love for Christ and sharing his vast knowledge of God's word. Harold leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce Ann Jackson; his daughter, Ramona...

On June 17, 2021, Harold Swain Jackson, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Harold was a Veteran of the United...

Harvey Shires Mount Holly

Harvey Washington Shires, 94, moved to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home. Born April 1, 1927 in Lincoln County, he was the beloved son of the late Charlie Washington Shires and Betty Smith Shires. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Opal Virginia Helms Shires, whom he married on June 9, 1951. Also preceding Mr. Shires in death were his brothers, Clarence, Tom, Joe, and Sinclair; his sisters, Nell, Maggie, Pearl, Annie, and...

Harvey Washington Shires, 94, moved to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home. Born April 1, 1927 in Lincoln County, he was the beloved son of the late Charlie Washington Shires...

April Tilley Charlotte

April Lynn Tilley, 31, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of Tammy Lynn Hawkins Tilley and the late Lee Roy Tilley, III. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Tilley, Sr. In addition to her mother, Ms. Tilley is survived by her step-father, Shane Nantz; step-parents, Steve and Vanessa Mitchell; her children, Jacob Tilley, Jasmine Tate, and John Hedgepeth; her brother, Lee Roy Tilley, IV; 2 step-sisters; 3...

April Lynn Tilley, 31, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of Tammy Lynn Hawkins Tilley and the late Lee Roy Tilley, III. In addition to her father, she...

Gerald Franklin Mount Holly

Gerald Palmer Franklin, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Burke County, NC, son of the late Joseph A. Franklin and Grace Orders Franklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Ann Hall Hunter; his sister, Elizabeth Brittian; and his brothers, Raymond Franklin, Tom Franklin, and Gus Franklin. Mr. Franklin was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle, Dallas. Mr. Franklin is survived by his...

Gerald Palmer Franklin, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Burke County, NC, son of the late Joseph A. Franklin and Grace Orders Franklin....

David Lineberger Sr. Mount Holly

David Lee Lineberger, Sr., 74, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his home. He was eldest son of the late Carroll B. and Ruth Palmer Lineberger of Stanley, and was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Becky Carpenter Lineberger. He was a charter member of East Gaston Fire Department, was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Holly, and retired from National Welders (now AirGas). He is survived by a daughter Leslie Bauer and husband Ken, a son David...

David Lee Lineberger, Sr., 74, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his home. He was eldest son of the late Carroll B. and Ruth Palmer Lineberger of Stanley, and was preceded in death by...

Doyle Harvey Mount Holly

Doyle Harvey, 91, of Mount Holly went home to be with the lord on Thursday, June 10th, surrounded by his children. He was born in Cocke County, TN, to the late Jesse Harvey and Selma Ball Harvey. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Nancy Pettus Harvey; his brothers Jesse Jr., Bill, Otis, and Gerald; his sister Doris Saunders; and his grandson Shane Farmer. Doyle is survived by his sons, Dennis and Mike (Michelle); daughters Terry Gamble (Mike), and...

Doyle Harvey, 91, of Mount Holly went home to be with the lord on Thursday, June 10th, surrounded by his children. He was born in Cocke County, TN, to the late Jesse Harvey and Selma Ball...

Glen Koher Cramerton

Glen Richard Koher, 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was the son of the late Gene and Larene Koher Wrable. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Emily Brooke Aldridge; and his brother, Wayne Koher. A loving and supportive husband and father, Mr. Koher is survived by his wife, Nancy Rena Jones Koher; his daughter, Christian Koher Haskins; his grandchildren, Caylee and Tyler; his siblings, Carolyne Maki (Fred) and Danny Koher; and a number of...

Glen Richard Koher, 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was the son of the late Gene and Larene Koher Wrable. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Emily...

Don Mullis Belmont

Don Lee Mullis, 67, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born in Richland County, SC, son of the late Denby Mullis and Evelyn Christine Austin Mullis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Ann Mullis; and his niece, Robyn Michele Dilts. Mr. Mullis was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Mullis is survived by his sister, Roseland Mullis Caulder; his nieces, Lisa Ann Burton and Susan Carole Pearson; his nephew, Michael Keith Weathers, II; his...

Don Lee Mullis, 67, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born in Richland County, SC, son of the late Denby Mullis and Evelyn Christine Austin Mullis. In addition to his parents, he was...

Florence Haskett Mount Holly

Florence Louise Messer Haskett of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the age of 77. She was born in Gaston County to the late John Alec Messer and Mildred Sue Mullins Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Hayes Haskett. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Elizabeth Sowell and her fiance Randy Davis, John Jenkins and his wife Amber, Perry Jenkins, and Hayes Haskett, Jr.; grandchildren, Callie Rimmer, Blake...

Florence Louise Messer Haskett of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the age of 77. She was born in Gaston County to the late John Alec Messer and Mildred Sue Mullins Messer. In...

Teresa Riddle Gastonia

Teresa Wright Riddle of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 60. She was born in Gaston County to the late Gene and Eva Jean Bramlett Wright. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Bobby; her daughter Christina Khamsanhlong and her husband Matthew; her little man, Hunter Khamsanhlong; her brother Danny Bean and his wife Judy; her aunts, Shirley Wright, Gelois Payne and her husband, and Vera Boyd; and her uncle Roger Bramlett and his...

Teresa Wright Riddle of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 60. She was born in Gaston County to the late Gene and Eva Jean Bramlett Wright. Those left...

Rev. John Duncan Gastonia

Rev. John Andrew Duncan of Gastonia, met Jesus face to face on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 71. He was born in Gaston County to the late Andrew and Garnell Wright Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Payne Duncan. Mr. Duncan was the Pastor of New Bethel Independent Missionary Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Andy Duncan and his wife Whitney and Darren Duncan; as well as three grandchildren, Jacob Duncan, and...

Rev. John Andrew Duncan of Gastonia, met Jesus face to face on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the age of 71. He was born in Gaston County to the late Andrew and Garnell Wright Duncan. In addition to his...

Lula "Babe" Arrowood Mount Holly

Lula Alice 'Babe' Lambert Arrowood, 101, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was born in Burke County, daughter of the late Thomas Andrew Lambert and Lucy Smith Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lone Arrowood; her children, Kim Morgan, Gaynelle Payne, Betty Harrison, and Bill Arrowood; and her siblings, Elsie Jacumin, Russell Lambert, Ruby Ratliff, Lewis Lambert, Betty Watts, and Lynn Lambert. Mrs. Arrowood is survived by; a...

Lula Alice 'Babe' Lambert Arrowood, 101, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was born in Burke County, daughter of the late Thomas Andrew Lambert and Lucy Smith Lambert. In addition...

Philip McLaughlin Mount Holly

Philip David McLaughlin, 87, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Thursday, June 3, 2021, after a valiant fight of complications from surgery. He was born in Ralston, PA, son of the late Howard McLaughlin and Viola Soper McLaughlin. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacia Lynn McLaughlin; his sister, Arletta Cromer; his brothers, Ken, Harold, Bill, and Edward; and his best friend, Reedy Martin. Phil was a Veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. Phil is...

Philip David McLaughlin, 87, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Thursday, June 3, 2021, after a valiant fight of complications from surgery. He was born in Ralston, PA, son of...

Charles Wright Mount Holly

Charles Leroy Wright, 84, of Mount Holly, met Jesus face to face on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to the late John Henry Wright and Elizabeth Barker Wright. Those left to cherish his memory incude his wife of 66 years, Shirley Bailey Wright; his daughter Kimberly Wright; his son Scott Wright and his wife Paula; three grandchildren, Cassandra Jones, Jeremy Blanton and his wife Whitney, and Dylan Wright; four great grandchildren,...

Charles Leroy Wright, 84, of Mount Holly, met Jesus face to face on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to the late John Henry Wright and...

Robert Steele Charlotte

Robert Eric Steele, 64, of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home. He was born in Edgecombe County to the late Howard J. Steele and Thelma Laney Steele. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Richard Lee Steele and Roland Timothy Steele. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Amanda; his sons, Matthew Keith Steele and his wife Geneva and James C. Corthren III and his fiance Blaine; nine grandchildren; his sister Tammy Steele Mace;...

Robert Eric Steele, 64, of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home. He was born in Edgecombe County to the late Howard J. Steele and Thelma Laney Steele. In addition to his...

Henry Massey Mount Holly

Henry Bart Massey of Mount Holly, born October 30, 1933 and left for his heavenly home on June 1, 2021. Our dad, educator, and hero. There are so many lessons in life you taught us, none stand out more than love of family. All of those years bringing us camping in the mountains at Lakewood Campground to the later years at Ocean Lakes when they opened in the 1970's. You taught us the importance of life, family! In 1984 he bought some property in Supply, North Carolina where...

Henry Bart Massey of Mount Holly, born October 30, 1933 and left for his heavenly home on June 1, 2021. Our dad, educator, and hero. There are so many lessons in life you taught us, none...

JoAnn Saunders Mount Holly

JoAnn Hilton Saunders, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, at the age of 76. She was born in Cherokee, South Carolina to the late Milford Hilton and Nellie Warlick Hilton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Gene Saunders, Sr. and by her brother Charlie Lee Hilton. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Dana Terry and her husband Paul and Larry "Toby" Saunders, Jr.; her grandson Elijah Bradley...

JoAnn Hilton Saunders, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, at the age of 76. She was born in Cherokee, South Carolina to the late Milford Hilton and Nellie...

Donald Propst Belmont

Donald Terry Propst, 69, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County to the late Grady Lewis Propst and Ella Mae Smith Propst. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jackie Baker Propst; his daughter Samantha Ann Propst; his twin brother Ronald Perry Propst; and his sister Jean Heffner. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Donna Hooker and her husband Byron; two...

Donald Terry Propst, 69, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County to the late Grady Lewis Propst and Ella Mae...

Kamil Bisheit Charlotte

Kamil Nazear Bisheit was born on August 9th, 1953 in Cairo, Egypt. He was one of six siblings Yvonne Bishai, Abraham Nazear, Mary Nazear, Youssef Bisheit, and Besma Aziz. He was a loving husband to Mary Bisheit and a loving father to two sons, Joseph and Timothy Bisheit. He was also blessed with two beautiful granddaughters, Eden and Phoebe Bisheit. He moved from Egypt to the United States for an opportunity for a better life for his family. He was a man of God and reflected who God was in...

Kamil Nazear Bisheit was born on August 9th, 1953 in Cairo, Egypt. He was one of six siblings Yvonne Bishai, Abraham Nazear, Mary Nazear, Youssef Bisheit, and Besma Aziz. He was a loving husband...

Barbara Killian Gastonia

Barbara Ann Haggins Killian, 67, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. She was born in Rockingham, NC, daughter of the late Avon Haggins and Junie Louise Hicks Haggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Angel Willis; her sister, Kathy Scott; and her brothers, Tim Haggins and Frank Haggins. Mrs. Killian is survived by her husband, Leon Daryl Killian; her children, Daniel Willis and Jimmy Lee Harrill, and wife, Teresa; her grandchildren, Meagan Willis,...

Barbara Ann Haggins Killian, 67, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. She was born in Rockingham, NC, daughter of the late Avon Haggins and Junie Louise Hicks Haggins. In addition to her parents,...

Jewell "Sue" Brown Charlotte

Jewell "Sue" Johnson Brown, 86, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Roane County, TN, daughter of the late Rufe Johnson and Marie Cooley Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward "Bill" Brown; her children, Steven Edward Brown, Tommy Alan Brown, and Ronnie Lee Brown; her brother, Larry Johnson; and her sister, Louise Wyrick. Mrs. Brown was a member of VFW Post 6724 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Brown is...

Jewell "Sue" Johnson Brown, 86, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born in Roane County, TN, daughter of the late Rufe Johnson and Marie Cooley Johnson. In addition to her...

John Dougherty Stanley

John Thomas Dougherty, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Dougherty was preceded in death by his wife, Aloma Lee Glathorne Dougherty. Mr. Dougherty is survived by his children, Gregory Dougherty (Carla), Patrick Dougherty (Patricia), Tracy Wilson (Joe), Gail Nantz, and Ronald K. Bennett (Monica); his grandchildren, Samantha Bennett, Thomas Bennett, Nicholas Kenney (Lindsay), Katie Blaire, Oliver Dougherty, Ellie Dougherty, Chloe Dougherty, Bryan...

John Thomas Dougherty, 83, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Dougherty was preceded in death by his wife, Aloma Lee Glathorne Dougherty. Mr. Dougherty is...

Bernice Nixon Stanley

Bernice Luckey Nixon, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the age of 102. She was born in Lincoln County to the late Edward and Clara Beatty Luckey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Nixon; as well as her sisters, Muriel Lethcoe and Geraldine Baxley; and brother Reid Luckey. She was a life long member of Salem United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of the United Methodist Women. Bernice loved gathering with...

Bernice Luckey Nixon, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the age of 102. She was born in Lincoln County to the late Edward and Clara Beatty Luckey. In addition...

Dorothy Greene Stanley

Dorothy Lindsey Greene, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the age of 97. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Henry Benson Lindsey and Nona Pressley Lindsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harold Greene, as well as her siblings Mozelle Sizemore, and Don, Jack, and James "Buck" Lindsey. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Nancy Green Yerton, Haroleen Keener and her husband Wayne, Ray Green and...

Dorothy Lindsey Greene, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the age of 97. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Henry Benson Lindsey and Nona Pressley Lindsey. In...

Donald Huffstetler Mount Holly

Donald Ray Huffstetler, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Marshall Logan Huffstetler and Myrtle Wagstaff Huffstetler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Etta June Goble Huffstetler. Mr. Huffstetler enjoyed participating in the Gaston County and NC Senior Games, where he was a two-time state cornhole champion. Mr. Huffstetler is survived by his children, Tracy Huffstetler (Tina) and Amanda Spargo (Jason);...

Donald Ray Huffstetler, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Marshall Logan Huffstetler and Myrtle Wagstaff Huffstetler. In addition to his...

Kenneth Pruett Stanley

Kenneth Eugene Pruett, 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born in Cleveland County, son of the late Grover Ray Pruett and Shirley Hamrick Pruett Morgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Tonda Dellinger. Mr. Pruett was retired from the NC Department of Transportation. He was a member of Hillview Baptist Church of Dallas. Mr. Pruett enjoyed being outdoors and was a fireworks enthusiast. Mr. Pruett is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sue...

Kenneth Eugene Pruett, 68, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born in Cleveland County, son of the late Grover Ray Pruett and Shirley Hamrick Pruett Morgan. In addition to his parents,...

David Mitchem, Sr. Mount Holly

David (Bull) Eugene Mitchem, Sr., 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late David Oates Mitchem and Anna Coley Mitchem. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Eugenia Mitchem; his sisters, Gaytonia Smith and Nadine Smith; and his brothers, Jimmy Mitchem and Norman (Joe) Mitchem. Mr. Mitchem is survived by his sons, David Mitchem, Jr. (Jackie), Chris Mitchem, and Michael Mitchem (Rita); his grandchildren, Shelby...

David (Bull) Eugene Mitchem, Sr., 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late David Oates Mitchem and Anna Coley Mitchem. In addition to his parents, he...

Joey Williams Belmont

Joey Gene Williams of Belmont passed away and entered his eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Caramont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Joey was born in Mecklenburg County on November 29, 1964 to the late Harold & Joyce Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jody Williams. Left to cherish his memory are his son; Josh Williams (CeCe), his daughters; Amanda Williams, Andrea Garcia(Rony), Lori Burchfield (Aaron), 10...

Joey Gene Williams of Belmont passed away and entered his eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Caramont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Joey was born in Mecklenburg County on...

JoAnn Russell Stanley

Gloria JoAnn Kennedy Russell passed away at home on Monday, May 24, 2021 with her daughters by her side. She was born in Lincoln County on April 22, 1939 to the late John Junior Kennedy and Minnie Belle Moser Kennedy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Fuller Millard "Russ" Russell, as well as her brother, Johnnie Kennedy and sister, Janie Kennedy. JoAnn was a graduate of East Mecklenburg High School. She retired from Belk corporate...

Gloria JoAnn Kennedy Russell passed away at home on Monday, May 24, 2021 with her daughters by her side. She was born in Lincoln County on April 22, 1939 to the late John Junior Kennedy and Minnie...

Vinson Benfield Stanley

Vinson Eugene Benfield of Stanley, North Carolina, was called home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born in Gaston County on March 14, 1937 to the late John Benfield, Sr. and Grace Poteat Benfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Doris Davis Benfield, as well as his brothers, John Benfield, Jr. and Clyde Benfield. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960, and was awarded the...

Vinson Eugene Benfield of Stanley, North Carolina, was called home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born in Gaston County on March 14, 1937 to the late John...

Jerry Smith Mount Holly

Jerry Lee Smith, 66, of Mount Holly, died Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home. He was born in Catawba County to the late Guy and Nellie Bivens Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Free. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Audrey Hill Smith; children, Audrey Michelle Sykes and her husband Odell, Lisa Leigh Cook and her husband Michael, and Kenny Odell Smith; grandchildren, Terry and Chasity Sykes, Cody, Hannah, and Amber Cook, and Wyatt...

Jerry Lee Smith, 66, of Mount Holly, died Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home. He was born in Catawba County to the late Guy and Nellie Bivens Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Doris Ann Huffstetler Cramerton

Doris Ann Huffstetler, 83, of Cramerton, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late James Burgin Lawing, Sr. and Elva Lawing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ted Huffstetler. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Scott Huffstetler and his wife Sherry and her daughter Amy Servian and her husband George; two grandchildren Karl and Jenna Servian; her...

Doris Ann Huffstetler, 83, of Cramerton, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late James Burgin Lawing, Sr. and...

John "Joe" Ladd Stanley

John Joseph (Joe) Ladd, 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on January 11th, 1936 in Gastonia to the late John Alexander Ladd and Lillie Dorsey Ladd. He was the brother of the late Mary Ladd Balogh and husband Joe Balogh of Michigan. Joe graduated from Lowell High School. He attended Wake Forest University and later graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College. Joe excelled and set records in basketball through high school and college....

John Joseph (Joe) Ladd, 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on January 11th, 1936 in Gastonia to the late John Alexander Ladd and...

Derrick Jones Mount Holly

Derrick Dewayne Jones, 30, of Mount Holly, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston Count to Sissy Hearn Jones and Mark Derrick Jones. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Mark Jones, Jr. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Bonnie Justice and her husband Steven; as well as three nieces Layla, Kensley, and Aubrey Justice. The family will greet...

Derrick Dewayne Jones, 30, of Mount Holly, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston Count to Sissy Hearn Jones and Mark...

William Fuller Stanley

William "Bill" Edgar Fuller, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was born in Dickenson County, VA, son of the late Sherman Edgar Fuller and Pearl May Moore Fuller. Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Hill Fuller; his children, Johnny Lewis Fuller (Sharon), Kay Lisi (Stephen), and Donna Tench; his grandchildren, Chris Lisi, Sarah Pasquale (Elyse), Jeremy Grier (Tia), and Jasmine Tench; his great-grandchildren, Kaleah Grier and Jaylen Grier; his siblings, Jerry...

William "Bill" Edgar Fuller, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was born in Dickenson County, VA, son of the late Sherman Edgar Fuller and Pearl May Moore Fuller. Mr. Fuller is...

Cornelia Edwards Concord

Cornelia Hollowell Edwards, 89, of Concord, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley. She was born in Wayne County to the late A.G. and Verlie Wiggs Hollowell. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Donnie Edwards (Lynn), Kenneth Edwards (Jo), Jerry Edwards (Carol), and Cathy McAbee; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three sisters; and one brother. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,...

Cornelia Hollowell Edwards, 89, of Concord, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley. She was born in Wayne County to the late A.G. and Verlie Wiggs Hollowell....

Joseph "Joe" Small Sr. Mount Holly

Joseph Howard Small, Sr. "Joe", 65, of Mount Holly, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Ira and Ruby Deese Small. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lynn McCoy and Margaret Stevens, and two brothers, Glen and Olin Small. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Pamela Baer Small; his children, Candace Rainey and her husband J.J., Joseph Howard...

Joseph Howard Small, Sr. "Joe", 65, of Mount Holly, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Ira and...

Estelle Moore Charlotte

Mrs. Marietta Estelle Ward Moore, 87, formerly of Mt. Holly, passed away peacefully May 11, 2021, at Novant Heath Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Walker Moore. Mrs. Moore was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Jasper Kenneth Ward and Ruby Smith Ward, graduate of Mt. Holly High School and Appalachian State University where she received her teaching degree. She taught second grade for 34 years, most of which at...

Mrs. Marietta Estelle Ward Moore, 87, formerly of Mt. Holly, passed away peacefully May 11, 2021, at Novant Heath Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Robert Cooke Jr. Stanley

Born of Stanley, North Carolina, Bob passed away at his home May 10. Bob was born to the late Robert Hall Cooke and Evelyn Gantt Cooke on January 20, 1944. He graduated from Stanley High. Bob worked from a young boy in elementary school by riding his bicycle to deliver newspapers to the people in Stanley. When the weather was too bad to ride his bicycle, the local police would put his bike in their car and take him around town to finish his deliveries so he could support his mother and two...

Born of Stanley, North Carolina, Bob passed away at his home May 10. Bob was born to the late Robert Hall Cooke and Evelyn Gantt Cooke on January 20, 1944. He graduated from Stanley High. Bob...

Patricia Allen Miller Mount Holly

Patricia Ann Allen Miller, 78, of Mount Holly, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Chester, South Carolina to the late Madison Lemuel Allen and Dorothy Ann Weaver Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Michael Miller, her daughter Teresa Miller, and her brother Ronald "Riki" Allen. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Scott Miller and his wife Diane; grandchildren Misty...

Patricia Ann Allen Miller, 78, of Mount Holly, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Chester, South Carolina to the late Madison Lemuel...

Marty Greely Mount Holly

Marty Knox Greely, 54, of 307 North Hawthorne Street in Mount Holly, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of John and Delores "Ann" Rick Knox. She graduated from Roanoke High School, Robersonville, NC, and attended UNC-Charlotte. She was nominated for consideration to West Point among many other achievements in her lifetime. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her spouse,...

Marty Knox Greely, 54, of 307 North Hawthorne Street in Mount Holly, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County,...

Gary Kepley Iron Station

Gary Stephen Kepley, “Steve” age 71, passed away peacefully at the Brian Center in Concord North Carolina on May 6, 2021. A military graveside service will be held on Tuesday May 11th at 2:00 at the family cemetery at 609 Cox Lake Road Stanley, North Carolina. James Harper will officiate the service. Funeral Service Arrangements are being handled by Woodlawn Funeral home in Mount Holly, North Carolina. “Steve” was born in Salisbury NC to the late J.C. Kepley and...

Gary Stephen Kepley, “Steve” age 71, passed away peacefully at the Brian Center in Concord North Carolina on May 6, 2021. A military graveside service will be held on Tuesday May 11th...

Jack Spargo Stanley

Jack Ray Spargo, 79, of Stanley, NC, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2021. He was a lifetime resident of Stanley, son of the late Ray and Virginia Keever Spargo, and loving husband to the late Betty Anderson Spargo, who passed away in 2007 after their 45 years of marriage. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a proud, loving member of the Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he taught Sunday school and served several terms as a Deacon throughout his life. He was an avid college...

Jack Ray Spargo, 79, of Stanley, NC, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2021. He was a lifetime resident of Stanley, son of the late Ray and Virginia Keever Spargo, and loving husband to the...

Linda Carlisle

Linda Kay Watson Carlisle, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late George H. Watson and Mildred Parks Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Carlisle; and her brother, Billy Joe Watson. Mrs. Carlisle is survived by her children, Paul Parra, Timothy Parra (Tami), and Mason Gregory Moss; her grandchildren, Zack, Brandon (Sydney), Samantha, Massey, Joseph, and Jason; her...

Linda Kay Watson Carlisle, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late George H. Watson and Mildred Parks Watson. In addition to her...

Sarah Gilliland Gastonia

Sarah "Susie" Reese Gilliland, 79, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late Robert Lee Reese and Alda Mitchum Reese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Earl Ray Gilliland, daughter, Jennifer Farmer, son, Michael Gilliland, and grandson, Josh Gilliland. She was owner/operator of Gilliland's Place in Springwood....

Sarah "Susie" Reese Gilliland, 79, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to...

James Dyer Dallas

James Ronald Dyer, 51, of Dallas NC, known by many as Jim, graduated to his heavenly home to be with Jesus, on May 4, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Cleveland County on February 6, 1970 to the late Ronald Eugene Dyer of Enoree, South Carolina and Patsy Greene Dyer of Kings Mountain, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Thermon and Pauline Greene of Kings Mountain and two...

James Ronald Dyer, 51, of Dallas NC, known by many as Jim, graduated to his heavenly home to be with Jesus, on May 4, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was surrounded by...

Deborah Sullivan Sherrill's Ford

Deborah Denise Dean Sullivan, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was born in Greenville County, SC, daughter of Collis Dean, Jr. and Joan McClure Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sullivan; and her son, Chris Sullivan. Deborah was a breast cancer survivor who took great pride in her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time with her sister-in-law, Marie Dalton and Marie's husband, Ronald, whom she remained close with after the death of Mr. Sullivan. In...

Deborah Denise Dean Sullivan, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was born in Greenville County, SC, daughter of Collis Dean, Jr. and Joan McClure Dean. She was preceded in death by her...

David Williams Jr. Gastonia

David Wilson Williams, Jr., 67, was born on June 2, 1953 in Charlotte, NC. He was called to eternal rest on May 2, 2021 at Accordius Health in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of the late David Williams, Sr. and Alma Wyatt Williams of Charlotte, NC. Mr. Williams was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked for Freightliner in Mount Holly for over 25 years before leaving to start his own computer business, which was his passion. Mr. Williams leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Rene Williams; his...

David Wilson Williams, Jr., 67, was born on June 2, 1953 in Charlotte, NC. He was called to eternal rest on May 2, 2021 at Accordius Health in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of the late David...

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