All Obituaries

Ruth Fraley Iron Station

Ruth Abernathy Fraley, 90, of Iron Station, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Major and Myrtle McAlister Abernathy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Calvin Fraley, Sr and a grandson Steven. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Jim Fraley and his wife Debbie, Larry Fraley, Betty Winkler and her husband Ben, and Randy Fraley; grandchildren...

Ruth Abernathy Fraley, 90, of Iron Station, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Major and Myrtle McAlister...

Vickie McQueen Mount Holly

Vickie Ford McQueen, 61, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Landon Carl Ford and Alda Ruth Gibbs Ford. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Jimmy Dale McQueen; children Landon Matthew McQueen and his wife Kaitlynn and Samantha McQueen Thornburg and her husband Joshua; grandchildren Chandler, Brody, Jaxon, Raylan, Arianne, Shyann, Corbin, Hayden, and Tucker; and a sister Teresa...

Vickie Ford McQueen, 61, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Landon Carl Ford and Alda Ruth Gibbs...

Linda Lineberger Mount Holly

Mount Holly Linda Rebecca “Becky” Carpenter Lineberger, 72, died July 14, 2019 at her home after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Cleveland C. “Pete” Carpenter and Edith Glenn Carpenter. Becky was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Charlotte- Mecklenburg School system for 30 years, most at North Mecklenburg High School. She was a lifelong member of the First...

Mount Holly Linda Rebecca “Becky” Carpenter Lineberger, 72, died July 14, 2019 at her home after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). She was born in Mecklenburg...

Ronald Bozardt Charlotte

Ronald "Ronnie" Wilkinson Bozardt, 79 , of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Laurie Henry Bozardt and Naomi Wilkinson Bozardt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister Martha and a granddaughter Sarah Catherine Bozardt. He retired as a Major from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office after 31...

Ronald "Ronnie" Wilkinson Bozardt, 79 , of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Mecklenburg...

Ruby Gittens Stanley

Stanley Missionary Ruby Alvis Gittens, 85, always asked everyone she met: "Do you know my friend?" "Who is your friend?"; would often be the reply. "My friend is Jesus, let me introduce you to Him." Ruby never met a stranger; and winning, teaching, caring for and keeping 'all' people, for The Kingdom of God, was her daily goal. Tens of thousands around the globe, called her 'Mother Ruby' or just Mother, and sometimes 'Mom'. When...

Stanley Missionary Ruby Alvis Gittens, 85, always asked everyone she met: "Do you know my friend?" "Who is your friend?"; would often be the reply. "My friend is Jesus,...

Peggy Sherrill Mount Holly

Peggy Jean Miller Sherrill, 89, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Hasten B. Miller and Alice Jones Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Leonard Sherrill; three sisters Marlene Miller Eargle, Loubeth Lanier, and Venoy Miller; a brother Arthur Miller; and a brother-in-law Wade Sherrill. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Terry Leonard...

Peggy Jean Miller Sherrill, 89, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Hasten B. Miller and Alice Jones Miller. ...

David Rogers Dallas

David Edwin Rogers, 72, of Dallas, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Anderson, Indiana, son of the late Walter and Georgia Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Marsha McDonald and his step father Glenn Day (the old man). Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Elaine Honeycutt Rogers; children Lori Rogers and Kimberly Rogers Field (Michael); granddaughter Ecco Bentley (Jay);...

David Edwin Rogers, 72, of Dallas, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Anderson, Indiana, son of the late Walter and Georgia Rogers. ...

Roger McNeill The Villages, Florida

Roger Blair McNeill, 77, of The Villages, Florida, passed away at home Sunday, July 7, 2019, with his loving wife, Carol, by his side. He was the son of the late Fred Leslie McNeill and Iona Ingle McNeill. Roger and Carol moved to The Villages in 2014 from Charlotte, NC. He grew up in Aberdeen, NC before moving to Charlotte to work for Duke Power Company, now Duke Energy, until his retirement. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Andrews Presbyterian College. He was an avid...

Roger Blair McNeill, 77, of The Villages, Florida, passed away at home Sunday, July 7, 2019, with his loving wife, Carol, by his side. He was the son of the late Fred Leslie McNeill and Iona Ingle...

Mary Bennett Stanley

Mary Jo Mull Bennett, 82, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Clay County, daughter of the late Joe and Martha Wimpy Mull. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Mattie Lynn Hegler; and several of her siblings. She is survived by her husband, Stonewall Jackson Bennett; her children, Angela Bennett Lee (Roger), Christina Bennett Hegler (Roger) and Gary Bennett; her grandchildren, Sarah, Luke and Jo Anna...

Mary Jo Mull Bennett, 82, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Clay County, daughter of the late Joe and Martha Wimpy Mull. In addition to her...

Rebecca (Becky) Millspaugh

Rebecca "Becky" Kay Campbell Millspaugh, 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born in Cook County, IL, daughter of the late David William Campbell and Elizabeth Ann Dooling Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Edward Campbell; and her fur babies, Bo Ty, Prescott and Porky. Becky is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Paul Millspaugh, ; her beloved pug, Bandit; her brothers, Kevin and John Campbell;...

Rebecca "Becky" Kay Campbell Millspaugh, 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born in Cook County, IL, daughter of the late David William Campbell and Elizabeth Ann...

Cleo Boughman Mount Holly

Cleo Roberts Boughman, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, July 1 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Robbinsville, NC, to the late B.P. and Monnie Roberts. She was a loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved to cook for her family and friends that brought such joy to her. She loved her church and loved singing in the choir and enjoyed singing with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Cleo Roberts Boughman, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, July 1 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Robbinsville, NC, to the late B.P. and Monnie Roberts....

Douglas Hester Dallas

Douglas Wayne Hester, 65, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Billy Keith Hester, Sr. and Martha Lucille Crawford Hester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lynn Hester Evans and two brothers, Billy Keith Hester, Jr. and Michael Leroy Hester; and his best buddy, Otis. He was a member of the Dallas Masonic Lodge and a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam era. Mr. Hester is survived...

Douglas Wayne Hester, 65, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Billy Keith Hester, Sr. and Martha Lucille Crawford Hester. In...

Billy McCoy Stanley

Billy Joe McCoy, 79, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, son of the late Clyde Lee and Margarett McCoy. He is survived by his wife, Hazel McCoy; his daughters, Patricia Anne Martel and Pamela Elaine Totherow (Tim); his grandchildren, Amy Martel, Benjamin Wolfe (Carolyn), Caleb Wolfe, Aaron Scarborough; his brother, Bobby McCoy; and his great grandchildren, Azalea, Lincoln, Lawson and Natalie. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. McCoy will be held at...

Billy Joe McCoy, 79, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, son of the late Clyde Lee and Margarett McCoy. He is survived by his wife, Hazel McCoy; his daughters,...

Jeffery Benfield Gastonia

Jeffery John Kelly Benfield, 62, of Gastonia, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late J.R. Benfield and Margaret Pauline Ramsey Benfield. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Cynthia Almond Benfield; children Kelly Ann Isenhour, Margaret Renee Jones and her fiance Greg Sensing ,and Suella Gibson and her husband Michael; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a sister Mickey Jean...

Jeffery John Kelly Benfield, 62, of Gastonia, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late J.R. Benfield and...

Frances Ferguson Gastonia

Frances Elizabeth Roddy Ferguson, 88, of Gastonia, died Saturday June 29, 2019 in the Harris Hospice Unit of Novant Health Presbyterian Main Hospital in Charlotte. She was born in Paris Mountain, South Carolina, daughter of the late Charles Capers Roddy and Maggie Lee Thomas Roddy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Brack Burrell. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Clifford "Bill" R. Ferguson; two daughters Sheila...

Frances Elizabeth Roddy Ferguson, 88, of Gastonia, died Saturday June 29, 2019 in the Harris Hospice Unit of Novant Health Presbyterian Main Hospital in Charlotte. She was born in Paris...

Barbara Ford Alexis

Barbara Mauney Ford 64, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Kenneth Lee Mauney, Sr. and Margie Stroupe Mauney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Stephen Darrell Ford, Sr. and a brother Kenneth Lee Mauney, Jr. She was a long time member of Alexis Baptist Church. Barbara is survived by her children, Stephen Darrell Ford, Jr. and Dustin Trent Ford...

Barbara Mauney Ford 64, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Kenneth Lee Mauney, Sr. and Margie Stroupe...

Jeannette Horn Dallas

Jeannette Wilson Horn, 54, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Robert and Nora Cagle Wilson. She is survived by her children, Holly Brooke Horne, Lori Lynn Dugan (Justin) and Travis Dean Horne (Fiance' Brittany Bumgardner); her sister, Annette Hicks (Terry); grandchildren, Dalton Bailey, Austin Dugan, Aden Dugan and Nora Horne; and a number of nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Ms. Horn will be held at...

Jeannette Wilson Horn, 54, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Robert and Nora Cagle Wilson. She is survived by her children, Holly...

Jack Setzer Mount Holly

Mount Holly JACK HAROLD SETZER, 50, died at his home on June 21, 2019. He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Jack Harold Setzer, Sr. and Clairene Mashburn Setzer. He was also preceded in death by his step father Alfred Hoyle and special Uncle and Aunt Luther and Juanita Mashburn. Jack was a graduate of East Lincoln High School, where he had helped with the football program. He was former owner and operator of Wester Tire in Mount Holly. He was a former member of the Mount Holly...

Mount Holly JACK HAROLD SETZER, 50, died at his home on June 21, 2019. He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Jack Harold Setzer, Sr. and Clairene Mashburn Setzer. He was also preceded in...

Reverend John Smith Mount Holly

Mount Holly Reverend John Harold Smith, 78, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late John Price and Nell Mullis Smith, and was preceded in death by two brothers William “Bill” Smith and Dr. Clyde Smith, and a sister Shirley Rankin. He served in the Air National Guard, and was a retired Church of God Minister, having pastored two churches in Pennsylvania and Ohio in the mid 70’s,...

Mount Holly Reverend John Harold Smith, 78, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late John Price and...

Brenda Nicks Mount Holly

Brenda Sue Welch Nicks, 75, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ed and Beulah Welch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Berry Nicks, Sr., three brothers and two sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Ed Nicks and wife Teresa of Gastonia, Lisa House and husband Mitch of Dallas, Terry Nicks and wife Sherry of Belmont,...

Brenda Sue Welch Nicks, 75, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ed and Beulah Welch. In...

Patricia Hope Stanley

Stanley, Patricia Moore Hope, 87, died June 20, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Harry Clyde and Daphne Allen Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Luther Allen Hope, a brother Harry "Buddy ' Moore, and her twin sisters Jean and Jane. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Stanley, where she had served as a Girl Scout Troop leader, and was active in...

Stanley, Patricia Moore Hope, 87, died June 20, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Harry Clyde and Daphne Allen...

Linda Davis Mount Holly

Linda Rae Davis, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, in Mount Holly, NC. Linda was born along with her twin sister, Glenda, on October 9, 1940 to James and Bonnie Kirby and lived her whole life in the Mt. Holly area. Linda met her future husband and the love of her life, Dennis Davis, on a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. Lucky for her, Dennis was a local boy, living in Stanley, NC and after a two-year courtship, they were married...

Linda Rae Davis, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, in Mount Holly, NC. Linda was born along with her twin sister, Glenda, on October 9,...

Jean Barone Belmont

Jean Marie Jones Barone, 91, of Belmont, North Carolina died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. She was born in Buffalo, New York, daughter of the late James P. Jones and Dorothy Laura Gumrey Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Louis George Barone. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Jean Barone McLennan (Neil), Betsy Barone Congdon (Steve), and Susan Barone Gibson (Chris); grandchildren Karen...

Jean Marie Jones Barone, 91, of Belmont, North Carolina died Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. She was born in Buffalo, New York, daughter of the late James P. Jones...

Dominick Frontauria Huntersville

Dominick Salvatore Frontauria, a native of Garfield, NJ, was born on March 31, 1948, died on June 17, 2019 at home in Huntersville, NC surrounded by his wife and children. Dominick was preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore and Rose (DeBenedetto) Frontauria and his younger brother, Michael Frontauria. Dominick is survived by his wife, Linda Ballard Frontauria and his children Salvatore D. Frontauria and wife Donya, Dawn Frontauria, and Samantha Frontauria from previous wife Diane L....

Dominick Salvatore Frontauria, a native of Garfield, NJ, was born on March 31, 1948, died on June 17, 2019 at home in Huntersville, NC surrounded by his wife and children. Dominick was preceded in...

Jo Ann Duckworth Mount Holly

Jo Ann Bagwell Duckworth, 71, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Cecil Mack Bagwell and Frances Marcelle Lowe Bagwell. Jo Ann enjoyed golfing and bowling and she was a lover of all animals. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Bob Duckworth; her daughter, Jennifer Duckworth Meadows (Scott); her son, Steven Duckworth (Cyndi); her grandchildren, Paige Meadows, Hunter Meadows and Laney Meadows; her brother,...

Jo Ann Bagwell Duckworth, 71, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Cecil Mack Bagwell and Frances Marcelle Lowe Bagwell. Jo...

Myrtle Grant Gastonia

Myrtle Madeline Burr Grant, 92, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2019. She was born in Stanly County, daughter of the late Jack and Alice Johnson Burr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Grant; three brothers; and three sisters. Mrs. Grant is survived by her children, Nathan Leonard Grant, Mary Alice Helms (Robert) and William Scott Grant; her grandchildren, Tiffany Lynn Thompson (Robert), Robert Helms, Jr. (Bonnie), Shannon Uloth (David), Nathan...

Myrtle Madeline Burr Grant, 92, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2019. She was born in Stanly County, daughter of the late Jack and Alice Johnson Burr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Rev. Johnnie Barker Mount Holly

Rev. Johnnie A. Barker, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 14 at 5:55 pm. He was surrounded by his family. Rev. Barker was born in Gastonia, NC, son of the late Herbert Craig Barker and Blanche Badger Barker. In addition to Rev. Barkers parents he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 79 years Sadie Louise Harstin Barker, his brother Harley Barker and sisters Louise Hutchins, Irma Hannah and Frances Godwin. He is survived by his daughters, Amelia...

Rev. Johnnie A. Barker, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 14 at 5:55 pm. He was surrounded by his family. Rev. Barker was born in Gastonia, NC, son of the late Herbert Craig...

David Gibson Belmont

David Eugene "Hoot" Gibson, 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late David Harrison and Esther Langley Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Gibson Jonas. He was a graduate of South Point High School, where he played football, and was later drafted into their Football Hall of Fame. Hoot was employed with the Gastonia Police Department for over 25 years and retired as a...

David Eugene "Hoot" Gibson, 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late David Harrison and Esther Langley Gibson. In...

Betty Otto Lowell

Betty Joyce Thompson Otto, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born in Princeton, WV, daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Louise Hudson Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Thompson. Joyce had a deep love for the Lord and used her musical talents to serve at church and witness to others. She enjoyed singing most with her husband by her side...they were a dynamic duo. Joyce also loved her diamonds, as we all know. But,...

Betty Joyce Thompson Otto, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born in Princeton, WV, daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Louise Hudson Thompson. In addition to her parents, she...

Carlos McClain Mount Holly

Carlos Bernardi McClain, 83, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home. He was born in Knoxville, TN, son of the late Otis and Sylvia Milani McClain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bettye England McClain and his siblings. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and a member of First Baptist Church, High Shoals. He is survived by his sons, Rev. Douglas McClain and his wife, Paula and Harley McClain and his wife, Dixie; two grandchildren,...

Carlos Bernardi McClain, 83, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home. He was born in Knoxville, TN, son of the late Otis and Sylvia Milani McClain. In addition to his parents, he was...

Kay Lineberger Gastonia

Kay Brackett Lineberger, 80, died June 2, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late James Lee and Lottie Clemmer Brackett, and was preceded in death by brothers Ralph Brackett, Ray Brackett, Larry Brackett and wife Jackie, and Dean Brackett, sisters Lynial Black and husband Forrest, Ruth Ghantt and husband Eb, Von Valetta, and brothers-in-law Bill Lineberger, Doug Hamilton. And sister-in-law Gloria Lineberger. She is...

Kay Brackett Lineberger, 80, died June 2, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late James Lee and Lottie Clemmer Brackett, and was...

Frank Floyd McAdenville

Frank Jonas Floyd, 82, of McAdenville went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born on June 13, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Curtis and Mabel Floyd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Ray Floyd. He worked for Pharr Yarns for 65 years where he retired on March 23, 2018 at the age of 81. He was a veteran with honorable discharge from the U.S. Army. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter...

Frank Jonas Floyd, 82, of McAdenville went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born on June 13, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Curtis and Mabel Floyd. In...

Melissa Payne Gastonia

Melissa Thomas Payne, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ozell Dean Thomas. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffery Hoyle Thomas. She was employed by the Sister's of Mercy in Belmont. She is survived by her son, Brandon Payne and his wife, Summer; a grandson, Joshua Revels; her brother, Kelly Thomas and his wife, Jerri; and numerous aunts and uncles. A service to...

Melissa Thomas Payne, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ozell Dean Thomas. In addition to her mother, she was...

Bettie McMahan Alexis

Bettie Bell McMahan, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home in Alexis. She was the daughter of Marcus T. and Henrietta Bell and a 1952 graduate of Mt. Holly High School. She was a long time member of Alexis Baptist Church and retired from American & Efird after 35 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Vernon J. Smith and Paul E. McMahan, five sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her children, Marcia Lyons, Verna Nelson, John C....

Bettie Bell McMahan, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home in Alexis. She was the daughter of Marcus T. and Henrietta Bell and a 1952 graduate of Mt. Holly High School. She was a...

Donnie Lowe Stanley

Donnie Eugene Lowe, 61, of Stanley, North Carolina, entered Heaven on May 29, 2019. His final days were spent at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, surrounded by family and friends who he had greatly impacted throughout his life. He attended East Gaston High School and continued his education at Belmont Abbey College where he was the Keynote Speaker at his graduation. He later graduated from Western Carolina University with a Masters of Education...

Donnie Eugene Lowe, 61, of Stanley, North Carolina, entered Heaven on May 29, 2019. His final days were spent at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, surrounded by family and friends...

Ruby Pressley Gibby Stanley

Ruby Margaret Jenkins Pressley Gibby, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paul Edward Jenkins and Lillian Deaton Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Pressley and Oliver Warren Gibby; two sons, Paul Pressley and Larry Gibby; a grandson, Johnny Ray Pressley; and her brothers, Earl, Charlie, Ed Ray and Jerry. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church, Mount Holly. She is survived by...

Ruby Margaret Jenkins Pressley Gibby, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paul Edward Jenkins and Lillian Deaton Jenkins. In addition to...

David Dove, Jr. Mount Holly

David Coleman Dove, Jr., 78, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, son of the late David Coleman Dove, Sr. and Anice Hair Dove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Helen Jo Ferrell. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Jacqueline Keuthan Dove; his children David C. Dove, III and his spouse Jean of Huntersville and Nanette D. Featherstone and...

David Coleman Dove, Jr., 78, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, son of the late David Coleman...

Emmett Thomas Gastonia

Emmett Lee Thomas, 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. He was born in Washington County, VA, son of the late James Roscoe and Dora Mae Hamm Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur Thomas and Bobby Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Belinda Carol Hucks Thomas; his children, Lee Thomas (Crystal Pelchat), Wayne Thomas (Patty Donaldson), Shannon McKinney (Paul) and Kim Taylor (Michael); his siblings, J.D. Thomas (T.C.), Herman...

Emmett Lee Thomas, 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. He was born in Washington County, VA, son of the late James Roscoe and Dora Mae Hamm Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jerry Peterson Dallas

Jerry Dean Peterson, 59, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Cletus Peterson and Leola Fender Peterson Brown. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Shirley McDaniel, Bobby Peterson and Allen Peterson. He is survived by his fiance', Elizabeth Hope McNeilly; his children, Samantha Watkins (Brandon), Angela Pressley (Brian), and Becky Hegler (Scotty); his siblings, John Richard Peterson (Pat), Cletus Lee...

Jerry Dean Peterson, 59, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Cletus Peterson and Leola Fender Peterson Brown. In addition to his parents he was...

James Atkins Gastonia

James Harrison "Jim" Atkins,87, former Publisher of The Gastonia Gazette, died peacefully early Sunday morning, May 26, 2019. He was a resident of Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation, Cherryville, N.C. Jim was born September 16, 1931 in Gastonia, to the late Clara Pugh Atkins and William Stewart Atkins. Jim graduated from Gastonia High School, class of 1949.( His class ironically held its 70th class reunion the weekend of his death) Following graduation...

James Harrison "Jim" Atkins,87, former Publisher of The Gastonia Gazette, died peacefully early Sunday morning, May 26, 2019. He was a resident of Carolina Care Health and...

Dr. Milum Owens Gastonia

Dr. Milum Oswell (“M.O.”) Owens, Jr. passed away on May 21, 2019 at his home in Covenant Village, Gastonia, N.C. He was 105 years old. He was born on September 4th, 1913, in New Holland, Aiken County, S.C. He was the son of the late Milum O. Owens, Sr., and Jesse Hammett Owens. Dr. Owens graduated from Taylors High School in Taylors, S.C. where he was Salutatorian of his class. He then attended Furman University where he was...

Dr. Milum Oswell (“M.O.”) Owens, Jr. passed away on May 21, 2019 at his home in Covenant Village, Gastonia, N.C. He was 105 years old. He was born on...

Rebecca Thompson Mount Holly

Rebecca “Becky” Jane Harrill Thompson was born August 7, 1925 in Rutherford County, NC. She was the daughter of Clark Miles Harrill and Selma Jane Price Harrill. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother William Garth Harrill, Sr., and her grandson James William Thompson, Jr. She is survived by her husband Robert B. Thompson, her three children, and their families. Her children are Jane Thompson Gurley, Ben Thompson and his wife Carol, and Bill...

Rebecca “Becky” Jane Harrill Thompson was born August 7, 1925 in Rutherford County, NC. She was the daughter of Clark Miles Harrill and Selma Jane Price Harrill. She was...

Stuart Dunsmore, Jr. Stanley

Stuart Gaston Dunsmore, Jr., 82, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. He was born in Charlottesville, VA, son of the late Stuart Gaston Dunsmore and Marjorie Shifflett Dunsmore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Clay and Chris Dunsmore; his sister, Ann Parrack; and his brother, Eugene Thomas. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served at Ft. Belvore, VA and Stuttgart, Germany. Stuart received his B.A. in Dance and Theater from Butler University and his...

Stuart Gaston Dunsmore, Jr., 82, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. He was born in Charlottesville, VA, son of the late Stuart Gaston Dunsmore and Marjorie Shifflett Dunsmore. In addition to his...

Jessie Honbaier, Jr. Mount Holly

Jessie Ray Honbaier, Jr., 90, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born in Rowan County, son of the late Jessie Ray Honbaier, Sr. and Esther Verona Tate Honbaier. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ella Louise Burr Honbaier; his grandson, Carl Edward Belk; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lincoln and Sadie Troutman, Clay and Katie Shoaf and Ulysses and Minnie Burleson; and brothers-in-law, Jason Goodman and Thomas Burr. He was a U.S. Army...

Jessie Ray Honbaier, Jr., 90, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born in Rowan County, son of the late Jessie Ray Honbaier, Sr. and Esther Verona Tate Honbaier. In addition to his...

David Chapman Charlotte

David Lynn Chapman, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his home. He was born in Alexander County, son of the late Marion Butler Chapman and Effie Rosabell Brookshire Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having fought in the Korean War, and was a member of Moore's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was retired from Consolidated Freight Services and was a career member of the Teamsters Union. After retirement...

David Lynn Chapman, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his home. He was born in Alexander County, son of the late Marion Butler Chapman and Effie Rosabell Brookshire Chapman. In...

James Pangle Bessemer City

James David Pangle, 79, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Ross and Polly Pangle. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. David was a Music Minister in the Church of the Nazarene and taught math and choral music in the Tennessee Public School System. David will be remembered for his love for God and his desire to see others know and love Him also. Those left to cherish...

James David Pangle, 79, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Ross and Polly Pangle. He proudly served...

Sadie Barker Mount Holly

Mount Holly Mrs. Sadie Louise Harstin Barker, age 94, of Mt. Holly, NC passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Mrs Barker passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Barker was born December 25, 1924 in Gastonia, NC to the late George W. Harstin and Gladys Clark Harstin. In addition to her parents Mrs. Barker was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Mrs. Barker is survived by her husband of 78 years, Rev. Johnnie A. Barker; daughters Amelia...

Mount Holly Mrs. Sadie Louise Harstin Barker, age 94, of Mt. Holly, NC passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Mrs Barker passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Barker...

Penny Bailey Mount Holly

Penny Hutchinson Bailey, 55, of Mount Holly, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 12, 2019 at her home. She was born in British Columbia, daughter of the late Walter P. and Gwendolyn Hutchinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Ralph Hutchinson. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Steve Bailey; a sister Vicki Block; a brother in law Jeffery Scott Bailey and his wife Margaret; three nieces and two nephews. Services for Penny...

Penny Hutchinson Bailey, 55, of Mount Holly, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 12, 2019 at her home. She was born in British Columbia, daughter of the late Walter P. and Gwendolyn...

Doris Benfield Stanley

Doris Davis Benfield, age 76, of Stanley, North Carolina was called home to be with her Lord at 6:13 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Dallas. Born September 17, 1942, in Kings Mountain, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Everette and Elizabeth Davis. She was a high school graduate and, on September 16, 1961, Doris married the love of her life, Vinson Benfield. From that point on, she spent her days as a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother. From her birth to her death,...

Doris Davis Benfield, age 76, of Stanley, North Carolina was called home to be with her Lord at 6:13 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, in Dallas. Born September 17, 1942, in Kings Mountain, N.C.,...

Ernest Hovis Charlotte

Ernest Layton Hovis, 83, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ernest Lester and Gussie Iona Medlin Hovis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Belk. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a member of Shady Brook Baptist Church, Charlotte. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Mr. Hovis is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris Jane Keever Hovis; his children, Michael Ernest Hovis...

Ernest Layton Hovis, 83, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ernest Lester and Gussie Iona Medlin Hovis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

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