All Obituaries

Leonard Kelly Lowell

Leonard "L.C." Colin Kelly, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born in Rowan County, son of the late William Milton Kelly and Bessie Taylor Kelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eleven sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie Elaine Kelly; his children, Joseph Melton Kelly (Lisa), Leonard Joel Kelly (Angi), and Heather Margrace Kelly; his grandchildren, Ashton Kiger (Caleb), Jessi Kelly, Katelyn Kelly, Valerie Wiatrek, Dylan...

Leonard "L.C." Colin Kelly, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was born in Rowan County, son of the late William Milton Kelly and Bessie Taylor Kelly. In addition to his...

Larry Armstrong Wingate

Larry Buren Armstrong, 83, passed away in his sleep on September 25, 2023, at Hospice of Union County. He was born March 29, 1940, in Stanley, NC, to the late Malvin and Sue (Swangim) Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong graduated from Stanley High School in 1958, and played basketball at East Carolina University and Gaston College before graduating from Belmont Abbey College and obtaining his Master’s Degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He enlisted into the US Army...

Larry Buren Armstrong, 83, passed away in his sleep on September 25, 2023, at Hospice of Union County. He was born March 29, 1940, in Stanley, NC, to the late Malvin and Sue (Swangim)...

Raymond Wilhoit

Raymond Franklin Wilhoit, 87, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home in Florence, SC. He was born in Stanly County, NC, to the late Fred and Annie Jane Atkinson Wilhoit. Mr. Wilhoit is survived by his wife, Stella Lee Furr Wilhoit; his daughter, Gena Flowers (Dean); his grandchildren, Toni Williams (Matthew), Roselyn Flowers, and Mia Flowers; his great grandchildren, Isiah Williams and Tyson Williams; his niece, Tammy Price; his great-nieces, Pam Scala and Jennifer Farley;...

Raymond Franklin Wilhoit, 87, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home in Florence, SC. He was born in Stanly County, NC, to the late Fred and Annie Jane Atkinson Wilhoit. Mr....

Loretta Brown Mount Holly

Loretta Keziah Brown, 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late John and Cimille Deese Keziah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin Eugene Brown; her son, Gary Lynn Brown; and her brothers, Tommy Keziah, Bobby Keziah, and Eddie Keziah. Loretta was an avid bowler, loved to cook for family & friends, loved watching Atlanta Braves baseball and Golden...

Loretta Keziah Brown, 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late John and Cimille Deese Keziah....

Floyd Hines, Sr. Stanley

Stanley, September 12, 2023, Floyd Gene Hines, Sr. passed away peacefully with the love of his family, ascending to heaven to be reunited with “his girl”, beloved wife Gloria Dean Groves Hines. Floyd was born on April 25, 1928, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Bert and Nellie May Smith Hines. Floyd was the 7th of 9 children born to Bert and Nellie May Hines. Drucilla, Ionia, Walter Edward, George Washington, Virginia May, Ruby...

Stanley, September 12, 2023, Floyd Gene Hines, Sr. passed away peacefully with the love of his family, ascending to heaven to be reunited with “his girl”, beloved wife...

Elfrieda Thomas Dallas

Elfrieda Sue Young Thomas, 79, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late James Edward Young and Hazel Louzell Crisp Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Rufus Thomas; her sisters, Annette Painter and Rena Jonas; and her grandson, Hayden Garrett Ward. Mrs. Thomas is survived by her daughters, Teresa Ann Ward, Cynthia Gail Gantt (Michael), and Tina Louise Smith (Robert); her grandchildren,...

Elfrieda Sue Young Thomas, 79, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late James Edward Young and Hazel Louzell Crisp Young. In addition to...

David Rhyne Jr. Stanley

David Miles Rhyne Jr. age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late David Rhyne Sr., and Bessie Sherrill Rhyne. He was a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stanley, and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He retired from Norfolk Southern after many years of service and was active in the Gaston County Meals on Wheels program during retirement. Those left to...

David Miles Rhyne Jr. age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late David Rhyne Sr., and Bessie...

Ray Lambert, Sr. Mount Holly

Ray Allen Lambert, Sr., 92, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born in Burke County, son of the late Thomas Andrew Lambert and Lucy Jane Smith Lambert. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Eula Ellen Thomas Lambert; his son, Ray Lambert, Jr.; his great-grandson, River Ross; and nine of his siblings, Andrew Lambert, Elsie Jacumin, Russell Lambert, Lynn Lambert, Lula Arrowood, Ruby Ratliff, Lewis Lambert, Betty Watts, and Glenda...

Ray Allen Lambert, Sr., 92, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born in Burke County, son of the late Thomas Andrew Lambert and Lucy Jane Smith Lambert. In addition to his parents, he...

Donald Scott

Donald Allen Scott, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home in Linwood, NC, where he lived with his great-granddaughter, Sierra Misenheimer (Joe). He was born in Pulaski County, Indiana, son of the late Harry Scott and Mildred Hemig Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mae Belle Holhouser Scott; his daughter, Linda Nichols; his son-in-law, James Lamar Nichols; his great-grandson, Jeremy Hester; and his brothers,...

Donald Allen Scott, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home in Linwood, NC, where he lived with his great-granddaughter, Sierra Misenheimer (Joe). He was born in...

Betty Theel

Betty Secrest Theel, age 84 went home to be with her Lord on Saturday September 2, 2023 at her home. She was born in Union County and was the daughter of the late Miles and Lillie Mae Secrest. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Floyd Theel Sr., as well as her siblings: Mary Lou Irwin, Dot Murphy, Milene Williams, Buddy Secrest and Sue Featherstone. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Floyd Theel Jr., Scottie Lamar Theel (Connie), Norma Jean...

Betty Secrest Theel, age 84 went home to be with her Lord on Saturday September 2, 2023 at her home. She was born in Union County and was the daughter of the late Miles and Lillie Mae Secrest. In...

Violet Green Stanley

Violet June Vaughn Green, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Harry and Ella Stinson Vaughn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Wilburn Green. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Green; her granddaughter, Amelia Green Postell; and her great-grandchildren, Elan Postell and Emmett Postell. No public services are currently scheduled. Woodlawn Funeral Home is...

Violet June Vaughn Green, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Harry and Ella Stinson Vaughn. In addition to her...

Joyce Gaston Davidson

Joyce Elaine Dunn Gaston, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Kenneth Banks Dunn and Thelma Evelyn Hawley Dunn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Theodore "Ted" Gaston, Sr.; and her sister, Sylvia Whitley. Mrs. Gaston is survived by her children, Sandra Barkley (Whit), John T. Gaston, Jr. (Lori), and Gary Gaston (Andrea); her grandchildren, Matt Ashmore (Tiffany), Heath...

Joyce Elaine Dunn Gaston, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Kenneth Banks Dunn and Thelma Evelyn Hawley Dunn. In addition to...

James Green Stanley

James Wilburn Green, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Huey G. Green and Doris Wallace Green. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Violet Vaughn Green; his daughter, Victoria Green; his granddaughter, Amelia Green Postell; his great-grandchildren, Elan Postell and Emmett Postell; his niece, Terry Beatty; and his nephews, Lee Beatty and Wayne Beatty. No public services are currently scheduled. Woodlawn Funeral Home is caring...

James Wilburn Green, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Huey G. Green and Doris Wallace Green. He is survived by his wife of 62 years,...

Lisa Spencer Mount Holly

Lisa Humphries Spencer, age 58, passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Jim Humphries and Brenda Faile Reiniger who survives. She had a deep loved for flowers and hummingbird feeders and also adored her grandchildren. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister-in-law Leigh Ann Humphries. Those left to cherish her memory include her...

Lisa Humphries Spencer, age 58, passed away on Wednesday August 23, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Jim...

Karen Wiesener Chesnee, SC

Karen Louise Hester Wiesener, 62, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Billy Keith Hester, Sr. and Martha Lucille Crawford Hester. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reb Wiesener; and her siblings, Michael Leroy Hester, Douglas Wayne Hester, Billy Keith Hester, Jr., and Mary Lynn Evans. Mrs. Wiesener is survived by her daughter, Sarah Hester and spouse, Joanna Figart; her sister, Melanie Jackson and...

Karen Louise Hester Wiesener, 62, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Billy Keith Hester, Sr. and Martha Lucille Crawford Hester. In...

Katie Smith Stanley

Katie Phillips Smith, 95, of Stanley, met Jesus face to face on Friday, August 18, 2023 while at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Royston, Georgia to the late Fred Franklin Phillips and Elizabeth Allen Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 9 siblings, Ruby, Robert, Dwain, Elmer, Omer, Emma, Julian, LT, and Betty, as well as her first husband of 54 years, Rev. Cecil P. Smith, Sr. Along with Rev. Smith, Katie was the Co-Founder of the Community...

Katie Phillips Smith, 95, of Stanley, met Jesus face to face on Friday, August 18, 2023 while at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Royston, Georgia to the late Fred Franklin...

Darrell Bryant Maiden

Darrell Eugene Bryant, age 64, passed away on August 18, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Doris Shillingburg and Larry Shillingburg who survives. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family especially his grandkids. He was never one to turn down a trip to a fish camp, an afternoon nap, or a glass of bourbon. Those left to cherish his...

Darrell Eugene Bryant, age 64, passed away on August 18, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Doris...

Syntha "Cindy" Cook Dallas

Syntha "Cindy" Caldwell Cook, 67, of Dallas, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 17th, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Gaston County to the late James "Pete" and Betty Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Danny and Darrell Caldwell and her sister and best friend, Murrial Jones. She will be remembered as the most fun, loving and caring, wife, mom, nana, aunt and friend. Those left to cherish her memory include her...

Syntha "Cindy" Caldwell Cook, 67, of Dallas, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 17th, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Gaston County to the late James...

Larry McCombs Dallas

Larry McCombs, 78, of Dallas, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Bud McCombs and Mary Ruth Cagle McCombs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert McCombs, JC McCombs, and Faye Aiken. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, during the Vietnam War where he was awarded two Purple Hearts. He will be greatly missed by all of...

Larry McCombs, 78, of Dallas, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Bud McCombs and Mary...

Phyllis Duke Charlotte

Phyllis Kerley Duke, 80, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born in Alexander County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Edward Howard Kerley and Edith Elder Kerley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nester Michael Duke; her still born son; her sister, Louella Kerley; her brother, Edward Kerley; and two brothers-in-law, Charlie King, and Danny Davis. Mrs. Duke is survived by her children, Todd Duke (Kelly McAlister), Brandon Duke,...

Phyllis Kerley Duke, 80, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born in Alexander County, North Carolina, daughter of the late Edward Howard Kerley and Edith Elder Kerley. In addition...

Donald Allen Mount Holly

Donald Lee Allen, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 16, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Romiro Aceves and Joan Aceves who survives. He is preceded in death by his son Daniel Allen, his daughter Sherry Allen, and his step father Romiro "Tony" Aceves, as well as his mother and father in law William and Rachel Klouse. He will be remembered as a humble man as well as loving husband and father who loved...

Donald Lee Allen, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 16, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Romiro Aceves and Joan Aceves who...

James Lynch

James Clarence Lynch, 97, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was born in Habersham County, Georgia, son of the late Epharim Satchel Lynch and Pearl Allen Lynch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ruth Whitesides Lynch; and his brothers, Robert Lynch, Charles Lynch, and Dewey Lynch. Mr. Lynch is survived by his daughters, Pat Lewis (Buddy), and Rhonda Dorsey (Dale); his grandchildren, Robert J. Lewis (Jessica), Monica Nixon (Mickey), Aaron...

James Clarence Lynch, 97, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was born in Habersham County, Georgia, son of the late Epharim Satchel Lynch and Pearl Allen Lynch. In addition to his...

Judith Laney Mount Holly

Judith L. Nelson Laney, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents and her children, Lisa and Daniel. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Richard Laney; and her son, Paul. A graveside service, to celebrate her life, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring for Mrs....

Judith L. Nelson Laney, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents and her children, Lisa and Daniel. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Richard...

Reed Hawkins Iron Station

Reed Gregory Hawkins, age 71 passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Howard and Jeanine Hawkins. He was a one of a kind man and was a loving father, and grandfather. In his spare time, he enjoyed anything to do with racing, especially drag racing. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Greg Hawkins (Dawn), and Markie McMurtry (David), his brother...

Reed Gregory Hawkins, age 71 passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Howard and...

Ginger Robinson

Ginger Stepp Robinson, 74, born on July 26, 1949, passed away at Robin Johnson Hospice House on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Hugh Gray Robinson; her sons, Stephen Kelly Robinson and Lee Robinson; and her daughter, Brandi Helms. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and all-around one of the greatest women a person could have the privilege of knowing. No services are...

Ginger Stepp Robinson, 74, born on July 26, 1949, passed away at Robin Johnson Hospice House on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Hugh Gray Robinson; her sons, Stephen...

Jodie Knight Belmont

Jodie Harris Knight, age 48, passed away on August 11, 2023. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Dean Nealy and Sandra Parker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter Ashton Smith. She was a huge Duke fan and loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. If you asked her for help she would always be willing to do what she could. She loved scary movies and purple was her favorite color besides blue. Those...

Jodie Harris Knight, age 48, passed away on August 11, 2023. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Dean Nealy and Sandra Parker. In addition to her parents,...

Nancy Dumas Mount Holly

Nancy Rollins Dumas, 79, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Roy Rollins and Helen Eloise Funderburk Rollins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lewis Dumas; her son, Timothy Lee Young; her daughter, Kimisha "Sissy" Campbell; her brother, Tony Rollins; and her niece, Spencer Dixon. Mrs. Dumas is survived by her sons, Darrin Dumas (Scoolie Pentolino), and Billy Dumas and his wife, and...

Nancy Rollins Dumas, 79, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Roy Rollins and Helen Eloise Funderburk Rollins. In addition to her parents,...

Gary Bowlin Gastonia

Gary Gustin "Gus" Bowlin, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2023, with his wife by his side. A native of Ranlo, he was the son of the late Jarvis Floyd Bowlin and Nina Catherine Bowlin. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Champion Bowlin; his daughter, Crystal Stephens and husband Mark; his son, Gary Bowlin II and wife Caitlin Larson; his grandchildren whom he adored greatly, Adam Stephens, Kelly Stephens, Jessica Stephens, Chandler Rhoads, Declan Larson,...

Gary Gustin "Gus" Bowlin, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2023, with his wife by his side. A native of Ranlo, he was the son of the late Jarvis Floyd Bowlin and Nina...

Deborah Hinds Gastonia

Deborah Lane Hinds, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home. She was born in Richland, SC, daughter of the late Henry and Odessa Roberts Lane. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Billy Lane and Henry Lane; as well as her dogs, Miley Sheeba, and Kolby. Ms. Hinds loved her family and her dogs. She sold dog clothes as a hobby. She enjoyed working in her yard and other outdoor activities. She also enjoyed shopping and dining out with family...

Deborah Lane Hinds, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home. She was born in Richland, SC, daughter of the late Henry and Odessa Roberts Lane. In addition to her parents, she...

David Robinson Belmont

MSG David Arnold Robinson (US Army Retired), died on Sunday, August 6, 2023. David loved his Lord, family, church, community, military service, and Belmont High School Class of 1952. Few knew David and even less truly understood him. David possessed a real sense of humor; was direct but kind, intense but fair, bright and sincere but foolish, committed, loyal, generous, and loving. He had low regard for mendacity, unreliability, and ignorance born of closed mindedness. He had a special...

MSG David Arnold Robinson (US Army Retired), died on Sunday, August 6, 2023. David loved his Lord, family, church, community, military service, and Belmont High School Class of 1952. Few knew...

Clyde Crisp Mount Holly

Clyde Douglas Crisp, 75, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Swain County to the late Kermit Laten Crisp and Mary Crisp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by both wives, Barbara Crisp and Nancy Ponder Crisp. Clyde retired from Superior Yarns in Mount Holly and was an avid fisherman when not working. Those left to cherish his memory include his siblings, Evelyn Thomas and her husband,...

Clyde Douglas Crisp, 75, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Swain County to the late Kermit Laten Crisp and Mary Crisp....

Teresa Foley Dallas

Teresa "T.C." Foley, age 68, passed away on August 3, 2023 at her home. She was born in Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late Margie and B. W. Huffstetler. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Michael Cline; sister Janice Phillips (Bobby); her niece Kelly Cadle (Josh), her nephew Jason Chapman (Melissa), as well as five great nephews and one great great niece. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday August...

Teresa "T.C." Foley, age 68, passed away on August 3, 2023 at her home. She was born in Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late Margie and B. W. Huffstetler. Those...

Sylvia Mitchem Stanley

Sylvia Faile Mitchem, 68, of Stanley, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 31, 2023. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Russell Faile and Lucille Isabelle Wilson Faile. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, James Luther Mitchem; a daughter, Sandy Haney; and her brother and sister, William Faile and Joyce Cagle. She will be remembered as a devout Christian who loved the Lord. If you needed someone...

Sylvia Faile Mitchem, 68, of Stanley, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 31, 2023. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Russell Faile...

Sudie Joyce York

Mrs. Sudie Ann Joyce York, 76, was surrounded by her loving family when she stepped into her heavenly home on Monday, July 31, 2023. Sudie was born to Ethel and Bernard Joyce in Los Angeles, California on April 11, 1947. She moved to Charlotte as a child where she grew up and graduated from West Mecklenburg High School. Sudie worked in the foodservice industry for many years as a Restaurant Manager for The Hungry Fisherman and then Shoney’s. She also worked as a Tupperware Consultant...

Mrs. Sudie Ann Joyce York, 76, was surrounded by her loving family when she stepped into her heavenly home on Monday, July 31, 2023. Sudie was born to Ethel and Bernard Joyce in Los Angeles,...

Carl Webb Mount Holly

Carl Glenn Webb, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Troy and Inez Huffstickler Webb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jack Webb; and his sister, Bennie Rose Powell. Mr. Webb was retired, after serving over 40 years, from the North Carolina Air National Guard. During his time with the Guard, Mr. Webb deployed to Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Guam, Cambodia, and Kuwait, among others. Mr. Webb was awarded the...

Carl Glenn Webb, 85, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Troy and Inez Huffstickler Webb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Frances Shelton Alexis

On Saturday morning July 29th mom was reunited with daddy and many of family who had gone ahead to Heaven. She transitioned quietly and calmly reassuring all around that God was in control. Mom was born in Tennesse on April 20th, 1935. She grew up in Brevard and then was moved to Gaston County where she graduated from Stanley High School. She continued to live in Alexis. Mom loved her grandkids , greats and great greats as well as her children. She never quit worrying about any of us. We...

On Saturday morning July 29th mom was reunited with daddy and many of family who had gone ahead to Heaven. She transitioned quietly and calmly reassuring all around that God was in control. Mom...

Anthony Waters Gastonia

Anthony Dale Waters, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 25, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late James and Mary Pressley Waters. He was a loving husband who loved spending time with his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking, and hanging out at the Rollins Service Station with his friends, as well as fly fishing. He was a talented musician, and especially loved playing guitar. In addition to his...

Anthony Dale Waters, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 25, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late James and Mary Pressley Waters. ...

Bobby Pressley, Sr. Belmont

Bobby Dean Pressley, Sr., 72, of Belmont, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday July 23, 2023. As a loving father, brother, and son he enjoyed being an avid car enthusiast, a music lover, and being at the beach or on the lake. He was a US Coast Guard Veteran, having been stationed in Cape Hatteras, where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Bobby later went on to obtain two degrees for drafting engineering and architectural drafting. Mr. Pressley is survived by...

Bobby Dean Pressley, Sr., 72, of Belmont, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday July 23, 2023. As a loving father, brother, and son he enjoyed being an avid car enthusiast, a music lover,...

Darryl Wright Mount Holly

Darryl Wayne Wright, 62, of Mount Holly, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home. He was born in Blacksburg, South Carolina to Betty Jean Bradley Wright and the late Charles Aster Wright. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Angela Yvonne Wright. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Betty Wright; his daughters, Sharon Wray and her husband, Jason and Kimberly Gladden and her husband, Randy; grandchildren, Nathan, Jacob,...

Darryl Wayne Wright, 62, of Mount Holly, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home. He was born in Blacksburg, South Carolina to Betty Jean Bradley Wright and the late...

John Wall Jr. Charlotte

John Dillard Wall, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born in Charlotte, son of the late John Dillard Wall, Sr. and Sara Adeline Wall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Wall. Mr. Wall is survived by his wife, Deborah Wall; his sisters-in-law, Yuvonne Jones and Cheryl Wall; his nieces, Angela Tyrell (Jim) and Sam Wall; his nephew, Erik Wall (Christina); his great-nieces, Claire Tyrrell, Kaylee Wall, and Maycee Wall; and his great...

John Dillard Wall, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born in Charlotte, son of the late John Dillard Wall, Sr. and Sara Adeline Wall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Harold Owens Belmont

Harold Wayne Owens, age 78, passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Rutherford County and was the son of the late Charles and Kathleen McCurry Owens. He loved fast cars, yard sales, and telling corny jokes. He worked as a painting contractor. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two sons: Todd Owens and Robert Owens, as well as his sister Barbara Hatley. Those left to cherish his memory...

Harold Wayne Owens, age 78, passed away on Wednesday July 19, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Rutherford County and was the son of the late Charles and Kathleen...

Shirley Earley Charlotte

Shirley Starnes Earley, 86, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Earley, Sr. and son, Michael Starnes. Mrs. Earley is survived by her son, Joseph Earley, Jr.; granddaughter, Christie Starnes and husband, Kenneth Williams; and great grandchildren, Keith and Cayley Williams. Shirley will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all of those that love her. Woodlawn...

Shirley Starnes Earley, 86, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Earley, Sr. and son, Michael Starnes. Mrs. Earley is...

William Burch Jr. Charlotte

William Paul Burch, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at his home. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Paul and Mabel Lane Burch. He loved his family and will be missed by everyone that knew and loved him. He was a Christian man and was a longtime member of West Mecklenburg Baptist Church. He retired from Dixie Yarns after many years of dedicated service and also served on the South Point Life Saving Crew. In his...

William Paul Burch, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at his home. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Paul and Mabel Lane Burch. He loved...

Sarah Rogers Stanley

Stanley Sarah (Sally) Rogers went to her heavenly home on July 13, 2023 at the Stanley Total Living Center. She was daughter of the late Michael and Sarah Capristo, and was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Rogers and grandson Bret Hoover. Sarah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Her hobbies were knitting, sewing, and reading. Being an Italian, Sarah was an excellent cook. Survivors include her sons Eddie Rogers, Jr (Susan) of...

Stanley Sarah (Sally) Rogers went to her heavenly home on July 13, 2023 at the Stanley Total Living Center. She was daughter of the late Michael and Sarah Capristo, and was preceded in death by...

William Wyant Bessemer City

W. Leon Wyant, age 75 of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was born in York County, SC, son of the late Mike and Polly Wyant. Leon was also preceded in death by his brother, Keith Wyant. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Debbie Wyant, son Scott Wyant (Melanie), daughter Cissy Wyant, son Brian Wyant (Andrea), step-daughter Kelly Bullock, step-daughter Emily Jessie, step-son Josh Jessie (Brittany); loving grandchildren Jonathan Fletcher, Samantha...

W. Leon Wyant, age 75 of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was born in York County, SC, son of the late Mike and Polly Wyant. Leon was also preceded in death by his...

Steven Cook Mount Holly

Steven Dale Cook, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July, 11 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of Odell Cook and the late Peggy Martin Cook. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by everyone that knew and loved him. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his wife Kyle Cook, his sister Linda Stamey, his niece Shanan Blackwell, as well as both sets of grandparents. Those left to...

Steven Dale Cook, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday July, 11 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of Odell Cook and the late...

Dawn Ballard Stanley

Dawn Lynette Ballard, 52, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Max William Ballard and Helena Ruth Homesley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Edith Ballard, and Ruth Homesley. She was a loving mother, sister, and aunt, with a heart bigger than life. She will be missed terribly by her family. She devoted her life to her son, Laythan. She was his world. Ms. Ballard is...

Dawn Lynette Ballard, 52, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Max William Ballard and Helena Ruth Homesley. In addition to her...

James Fraley Mount Holly

James "Jim" Calvin Fraley, Jr., 71, went Home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late James Calvin Fraley, Sr. and Ruth Abernathy Fraley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunt, Edith Fraley; and his father and mother in-law, Don and Jean Ensley. Jim was a beloved husband, father, and Paw Paw, who always worked hard throughout the years to provide for his family. He spent nearly 30 years working...

James "Jim" Calvin Fraley, Jr., 71, went Home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late James Calvin Fraley, Sr. and Ruth...

Mildred Mitchell Charlotte

Mildred Dorothy Boone Mitchell, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born in Kershaw, SC, daughter of the late Silas Allen Boone and Eliza Maryann Kirby Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Vernon Mitchell; and a number of siblings. After a long career as an RN she retired from Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. Mitchell is a U.S. Army Veteran.. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her children, Pam Wilkerson (Charles), Sheila Larson (Wayne), and...

Mildred Dorothy Boone Mitchell, 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born in Kershaw, SC, daughter of the late Silas Allen Boone and Eliza Maryann Kirby Boone. In addition to her...

Kenneth Langley Mount Holly

Kenneth Franklin Langley, 78, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in Renova, PA, son of the late Robert Leo Langley and Catherine Morton Langley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a number of siblings. Mr. Langley is a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was a member of both the 173rd Brigade and the 82nd Airborne. Mr. Langley is survived by his wife, Carol Young Langley; his children, Heather...

Kenneth Franklin Langley, 78, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in Renova, PA, son of the late Robert Leo Langley and Catherine Morton...

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