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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

Full obituary and service information is forthcoming.

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...

Fred Hilton

Fred Earl Hilton, 74, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, son of the late James and Helen Hilton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Arthur and Paul Hilton. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Mary; daughters Michelle Redding and her husband Chris and Melissa Small and her husband Joseph; grandchildren Brittany Howard,...

Fred Earl Hilton, 74, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, son of the late James and...

Sara Lewis Stanley

Stanley, Sarah L. Lewis, 97, of Stanley NC, died May 2, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born on January 19, 1922 in Stanley, daughter of the late Labon Jonas Lineberger and Lochie Elizabeth Withers Lineberger. She was a homemaker and retired from the Gaston County Tax Office. A life-long member of Christ's Lutheran Church in Stanley, Sarah served on the church council, was a former women's circle chairman, Luther League advisor and youth Sunday School...

Stanley, Sarah L. Lewis, 97, of Stanley NC, died May 2, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born on January 19, 1922 in Stanley, daughter of the late Labon Jonas Lineberger and Lochie...

Larry Farmer, Sr.

Dorothy Bowen Hillsville, VA

Dorothy "Dot" Teague Bowen, 87, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Oscar B. Teague and Edna Mae Hudspeth Teague. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin H. Bowen, Sr.; a granddaughter Kari Bowen; and her siblings Lincee Huffstetler, Eula Mae Morgan, and Carl Teague. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Cynthia...

Dorothy "Dot" Teague Bowen, 87, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Oscar B. Teague and Edna...

Pauline "Polly" Pangle Charlotte

Pauline "Polly" Stamey Pangle, 98, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born in Oconee, SC daughter of the late Paul and Maudie Stamey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ross Pangle. Polly was a long time member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Charlotte. She will be remembered as a happy person who loved her family dearly. Those left to cherish her memory include her son...

Pauline "Polly" Stamey Pangle, 98, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born in Oconee, SC daughter of the late Paul and Maudie...

Sara Collette Alexis

Sara Littlejohn Collette, 83, passed away April 27, 2019 at her Alexis residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Collette. On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, the family will receive friends in the worship center at Parkwood Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC, beginning at 5:00 pm. A service, lead by her family, will follow at 7:00 pm. The family will hold a private burial on May 1, 2019. Sara was devoted to her family as a Mama, Memaw and Grandma. She...

Sara Littlejohn Collette, 83, passed away April 27, 2019 at her Alexis residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Collette. On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, the family...

James Sisler, III Belmont

James "Jimbo" Franklin Sisler, III, 26, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born in Hagerstown, MD, son of James Franklin Sisler, Jr. and Robin Lynn Caple Braswell. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ora Sisler; and his grandfather, Charles Fogle, Jr. In addition to his parents, Jimbo is survived by his daughter, Olivia Sisler; his fiance', Cassidy Gray; his siblings, Brandon Sisler (Crystal), Danielle South (Ian), Brittany Sisler, Jenna Sisler, Victoria...

James "Jimbo" Franklin Sisler, III, 26, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born in Hagerstown, MD, son of James Franklin Sisler, Jr. and Robin Lynn Caple Braswell. He was...

Renee Oxendine Mount Holly

Renee Oxendine, 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Cardell Oxendine and Mary Elizabeth Locklear Stroupe. Renee had a listening ear and was in love with every living creature. She was willing to rescue anyone or any animal in need at any time. In addition to her parents, Renee is survived by her siblings, Dwayne Oxendine and his wife, Russelen, Carson Ray Oxendine and Kim Oxendine Hutto and her husband, Todd; and numerous nieces and...

Renee Oxendine, 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Cardell Oxendine and Mary Elizabeth Locklear Stroupe. Renee had a listening ear and was...

Nancy Smith Charlotte

Nancy "Mawmaw" Jane Jordan Smith, 81, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Perry Louie Jordan and Cynthia Ella Black Jordan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry, and two sons Perry and Kenneth Smith. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters Cyndy Allen (Jimmy) of Mansfield, Texas, Phyllis Mangum (John) of Mount Holly; two honorary...

Nancy "Mawmaw" Jane Jordan Smith, 81, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Perry Louie Jordan and...

Kathleen Petty Gastonia

Kathleen Whitworth Petty, 96, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Cleveland, Georgia, daughter of the late Lillian Mosley and Burl Whitworth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Miller (Doc) Petty; sisters and brothers Bernice Hopper, Hugh Whitworth, Lorene Chastain, Earl Whitworth, Jane Bost, and Lowell Whitworth. She retired from Talon in Stanley. She was a member of...

Kathleen Whitworth Petty, 96, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Cleveland, Georgia, daughter of the late Lillian Mosley and Burl...

Martha Godfrey Charlotte

Martha H. Godfrey, 94, of Charlotte went to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2019. Mrs. Godfrey was born on May 7, 1924 in Pelzer, S.C. to the late Ernest and Brooksie Hannah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hamp Godfrey and brother Randolph. Martha was a devoted member of Thrift Baptist Church for 68 years. Beloved and devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her daughter Mary Lynn Little of Mount Holly, son and...

Martha H. Godfrey, 94, of Charlotte went to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2019. Mrs. Godfrey was born on May 7, 1924 in Pelzer, S.C. to the late Ernest and Brooksie Hannah. In...

Brenda Kale Belmont

Brenda Ruth Morgan Kale, 77, passed away on 4/19/2019 in Hickory, NC. Mrs. Kale fought a long and courageous battle against her illness always maintaining a positive spirit and never giving up hope. She was born in North Belmont, Gaston County, NC to Clay and Eula Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, John P. Kale, brother, Monroe Morgan and sister, Trudy Poole. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, sister, Faith Wood and husband,...

Brenda Ruth Morgan Kale, 77, passed away on 4/19/2019 in Hickory, NC. Mrs. Kale fought a long and courageous battle against her illness always maintaining a positive spirit and never giving...

Linda Honeycutt Dallas

Linda Johnson Honeycutt, 70, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Floyd and Virginia Pope Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray Honeycutt and two daughters Debbie Johnson and Donna H. Cook. Those left to cherish her memory include her children David Honeycutt, Dana Honeycutt, and Brandy Johnson; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A...

Linda Johnson Honeycutt, 70, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Floyd and Virginia Pope Johnson. In...

Stuart Payne Mount Holly

Stuart Logan Payne, 26, of Mount Holly, NC passed away peacefully on April 18, 2019 surrounded by his family. Stuart is survived by his loving wife Autumn and sweet dog Max, his mother, Beth Bishop Payne, step-sister, Shannon Morgan, and step-brother, Matthew Payne. He was preceded in death by his father, Carter Payne. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC. The family wishes to express their...

Stuart Logan Payne, 26, of Mount Holly, NC passed away peacefully on April 18, 2019 surrounded by his family. Stuart is survived by his loving wife Autumn and sweet dog Max, his mother,...

Letha Zeigler Mount Holly

Letha Joyce Phipps Zeigler, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Richmond County, daughter of the late Joe M. and Emma Glover Duncan Phipps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Edward Zeigler; her daughter, Linda Emma Zeigler Canup; and six siblings. She is survived by her children, Brukie Zeigler Dolan and husband, Bennett, Ted Zeigler and wife, Diane; her grandchildren, Ted Zeigler, Jr. and wife, Dorie, Kelly...

Letha Joyce Phipps Zeigler, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Richmond County, daughter of the late Joe M. and Emma Glover Duncan Phipps. In addition to her...

Sarah Moore Charlotte

Sarah Frances “Susie” Kisiah Moore of Charlotte, N.C. entered into heaven early on Monday, April 15, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer. She was 79. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 2:00 PM. It will take place at Harvest Community Church, 13301 Eastfield Rd. Huntersville, NC. It will be led by Rev. Jeff Kisiah (nephew), Dr. Jerry Barber (Pastor of Harvest and Rev. Steven Stinson (relative). A receiving of friends will occur...

Sarah Frances “Susie” Kisiah Moore of Charlotte, N.C. entered into heaven early on Monday, April 15, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer. She was 79. A Memorial Service...

Cheryl Keith Charlotte

Cheryl Ruth Green Keith, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Robert Leon Green and Rose Lorene Wellman Green. She was preceded in death by a sister Edwina Sullivan. She will be remembered for her free spirit and the fact that she never met a stranger. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory include her children Shawn, James, and Sharon Keith; her siblings Roxie Hobbs, her twin...

Cheryl Ruth Green Keith, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at her home. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Robert Leon Green and Rose Lorene Wellman Green. She...

Anne Bryant

Anne Bryant, 77, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Arrangement, in the care of Woodlawn Funeral Home, will be forthcoming.

Thomas Russell, Sr. Mount Holly

Thomas Lee Russell, Sr., 78, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jefferson Russell and Sadie Jenkins Russell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Thomas Russell, Jr.; two brothers Jerry Russell and Jim Russell; and four sisters Margaret Clark, Louise Cathey, Mary Abernathy, and Viola Mae Keller. He graduated from Stanley High School. He was the owner of Russell Plumbing...

Thomas Lee Russell, Sr., 78, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jefferson Russell and Sadie Jenkins...

Estelle Pack Mount Holly

Estelle Delight Kincaid Pack, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at her home. She was born in Cherokee County, daughter of the late John Bristol and Celia Jane Sneed Kincaid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Audlee Pack; her daughter, Sherry Cecile Pack; her son, Terry Neal Pack; her sisters, Pearl Elrod and Clara Lee Rogers; her brother, Elisha Kincaid; and special niece, Deborah Annis. Mrs. Pack was a charter member of New Bethel Baptist...

Estelle Delight Kincaid Pack, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at her home. She was born in Cherokee County, daughter of the late John Bristol and Celia Jane Sneed Kincaid. In addition...

Raymond Morris, Sr. Stanley

Raymond Jesse Morris, Sr., 97, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Danville, Virginia, son of the late James Morris and Annie Goodman Morris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen Dowell Morris. He was a man of strong Christian faith and a great role model to his children and grandchildren. He left a lasting influence of laughter and Christianity with everyone who had an opportunity to...

Raymond Jesse Morris, Sr., 97, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born in Danville, Virginia, son of the late James Morris and Annie Goodman...

Catherine Alexander Gastonia

Catherine Jearldean Alexander, 70, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles Randolph and Mabel Catherine Green Alexander. In addition to her parents she as preceded in death by her son, Jerry Randolph Alexander; granddaughter, Hannah Alexander; soul-mate, Jerry Wilson; and sisters, Helen Harris, Vivian Barker, Mary Willard, and Charleen Hoefle. Ms. Alexander is survived by her children, Sharon Clanton and Angie Dougherty and her...

Catherine Jearldean Alexander, 70, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles Randolph and Mabel Catherine Green Alexander. In addition to...

Dellie Mills Gastonia

Dellie Lee Maxwell Mills, 91, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Elias H. and Lowbier Reece Maxwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Alice Johnson and her grandson, Marcus Bell. She was a life-time member of Mount Holly Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Mills is survived by her children, Dora Lee Click and Michael Johnson; her sister, Zellie Hubbard; eight grandchildren; twenty...

Dellie Lee Maxwell Mills, 91, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Elias H. and Lowbier Reece Maxwell. In addition to her parents,...

Randell Payne Sr. Gastonia

Randell Posey Payne Sr. 76, of Gastonia, passed away on April 6, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Polk County, Tennessee and was the son of the late Poley and Vinne Barton Payne. He was an ASA umpire for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by seven siblings as well as his best friend Bear. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Judy Payne; Children: Debbie (David), Randell Jr. (Tammy), Danny (Rebecca)....

Randell Posey Payne Sr. 76, of Gastonia, passed away on April 6, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Polk County, Tennessee and was the son of the late Poley and Vinne...

Rhonda Owens Gastonia

Rhonda Gail Owens, 53, of Gastonia, died Friday, April 5, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Dorothy Gail Haney and the late Benjamin Bruce Owens. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by grandfather David Sisk; a son Joseph Marion; and a brother Roger Goodson, Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her mother Gail Goodson; grandmother Novella Sisk; son Michael Marion; grandchildren Aqua and Jasmine Marion; two sisters Crystal...

Rhonda Gail Owens, 53, of Gastonia, died Friday, April 5, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Dorothy Gail Haney and the late Benjamin Bruce Owens. In addition to her...

Tammy Mauldin Palm Beach, FL

Tammy Tucker Mauldin, 57, of Palm Springs, FL, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019. She was born May 7, 1961 in Gaston County and attended East Gaston High School. She was a former employee of Hess Corporation and attended Lakeside United Methodist Church, Lakeworth, FL. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Alton Tucker. Among those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Janette Poteat Tucker of Mount Holly; long-time friend, Melanie Swager of Palm Springs, FL; her son,...

Tammy Tucker Mauldin, 57, of Palm Springs, FL, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019. She was born May 7, 1961 in Gaston County and attended East Gaston High School. She was a former employee of...

Patricia Dilling Denver

Patricia Ann Johnston Dilling, 79, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, April 3 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Patricia was born in Charlotte, the only child of the late Lula Mae Parks Johnston and Irvin Wade Johnston. She was preceded in death by her husband, John David Dilling, in 1995. Those left to cherish her memory include her son David Scott Dilling, his wife Sabrina, and their two boys, David and Daniel, as well as her daughter Stephanie Dilling Casto, her...

Patricia Ann Johnston Dilling, 79, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, April 3 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Patricia was born in Charlotte, the only child of the late Lula Mae Parks...

Linda Ollis Stanley

Linda Lou Davis Ollis, 70, of Stanley, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Taft Davis and Nina Huffstetler Davis. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Ron Ollis; adopted by love sons, Rodney Aldridge and Rusty Cannon; her twin sister, Brenda Barnes and her husband Bill ; her twin grandchildren, Kyle and Shelby Ollis; two special friends, Gail Harding and Jackie Hammer; special nieces, Chrystal Postell and Brittany and...

Linda Lou Davis Ollis, 70, of Stanley, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Taft Davis and Nina Huffstetler Davis. Those left to...

Timothy Bumgarner Stanley

Timothy A. Bumgarner, 79 passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Son of the late Robert Mason Bumgarner and Mattie Sherrill Bumgarner; Preceded in death by son Jason Heath Bumgarner; Sisters, Patsy Ruth Handsel and her twin sister Peggy Sue that passed away shortly after birth. Tim will be greatly missed by son, Rodney Bumgarner; grandson, Justin McRae; great granddaughter, Mika McRae; best friend for more than 18 years, Louise Holloway;...

Timothy A. Bumgarner, 79 passed away peacefully on April 2, 2019 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Son of the late Robert Mason Bumgarner and Mattie Sherrill Bumgarner; Preceded in death...

John Smith Mount Holly

John “Dickie” David Smith, passed away on Tuesday, April 2 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston county, son of the late Frank and Annie Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Ted Smith, and a sister Sarah Bowlin. He was a member of the Mount Holly Masonic Lodge, The Oasis Shriners/Drum and Bugle Corps, and Community Pentecostal Center in Stanley. He proudly served his country in the...

John “Dickie” David Smith, passed away on Tuesday, April 2 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston county, son of the late Frank and Annie...

Ralph Green Stanley

Ralph Green. 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC, surrounded by his family. He was born in Waynesville, NC, son of the late Alonzo Green and Lula Mull Green Rhinehart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Willajean Green, Hazel Blankenship and Lori Rhinehart Mitchell; brothers, Dennis Green, Alvin Green, Nelson Rhinehart, Clayton Rhinehart and Alden Rhinehart; brother-in-law, Paul Blankenship; and son-in-law,...

Ralph Green. 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC, surrounded by his family. He was born in Waynesville, NC, son of the late Alonzo Green and...

Robert Pickel Charlotte

Robert Earl Pickel, 91, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born in Bristol, TN, son of the late Calvin and Ruby Pickel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Arlene O'Neal; two grandsons, Bill Braly and Thomas Laventure; and a granddaughter, Rebecca White. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Lewis Pickel; his children, Sandra Braly and husband, Kelvin and Elaine Cochran; step-children, Matthew Griffin and wife, Kelli, Tonya Olencki and her...

Robert Earl Pickel, 91, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. He was born in Bristol, TN, son of the late Calvin and Ruby Pickel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Clarence Collins Mount Holly

Clarence Franklin Collins, 77, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Eugene Collins and Helen Starling Collins; his late wife, RickE Collins; and a grandson, Dylan Whitley. Frank grew up in North Charlotte and was a 1960 graduate of North Mecklenburg High School where he remained an active alumnus until his death. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded a Purple Heart....

Clarence Franklin Collins, 77, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Eugene Collins and Helen Starling Collins;...

Gabriela Saravia Charlotte

Gabriela Esmeralda Saravia, infant daughter of Martin Daniel Saravia and Mirna Alejandra Saravia, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the Saravia family.

Gabriela Esmeralda Saravia, infant daughter of Martin Daniel Saravia and Mirna Alejandra Saravia, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday,...

Karen Butler Charlotte

Karen Elizabeth Butler, 31, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at her home. She was born in Greenville, SC, daughter of Thomas Clark Butler and Lisa Kay McAlister. She had an overwhelming love of animals. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her step-mother, Debbie Butler; her sister, Michelle Kay Brown, and her husband, Matt; and her brother, Stephen Clark Butler. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Eastside...

Karen Elizabeth Butler, 31, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at her home. She was born in Greenville, SC, daughter of Thomas Clark Butler and Lisa Kay McAlister. She had an overwhelming love...

Steven Garcia Mount Holly

Steven Carrillo Garcia, 64, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Claudette Rebecca Miller Kiker and the late Sylvester Alberto Carrillo Garcia. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Garcia. Steven was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his daughters, Sonia Garcia Caulder and Montae Wooten and her husband, Matt; his sisters, Vida Garcia Lear and Wanda MacCleary and her husband, Jerry; grandchildren, Lacey...

Steven Carrillo Garcia, 64, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Claudette Rebecca Miller Kiker and the late Sylvester Alberto Carrillo Garcia. In...

Chester Huskins Mount Holly

Chester was born near Lowesville in Lincoln County, son of the late Levi Anthony Huskins and Lelah Mae Womac Huskins. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School, Davidson College and The University of Florida. He served in the US Army Air Force during World War II. After receiving his degree in organic chemistry from The University of Florida, he was employed by the Department of Agriculture, Citrus Experiment Station in Winter Haven, Florida and was involved in the development of...

Chester was born near Lowesville in Lincoln County, son of the late Levi Anthony Huskins and Lelah Mae Womac Huskins. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School, Davidson College and The...

Shirley Bradshaw Stanley

Shirley Reid Bradshaw 94, passed away on March 23, 2019. She was born in Dudley Shoals, NC to Edna Mae Garrison Reid and Ralph Reid in 1925, she was the eldest of six children spending most of her years in Gaston County. She traveled to Jacksonville Florida in 1942 to work at the St Johns River Shipbuilding Company; thus becoming “Rosie the Riveter”. While in Jacksonville she trained as a welder for construction of WWII Liberty Ships. She gained great satisfaction from...

Shirley Reid Bradshaw 94, passed away on March 23, 2019. She was born in Dudley Shoals, NC to Edna Mae Garrison Reid and Ralph Reid in 1925, she was the eldest of six children spending most...

Vernon Parnell Mount Holly

Vernon Parnell, 94, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home in Mount Holly. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Knox and Edith Abernathy Parnell. Vernon proudly and honorably served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Lucille Thomas Parnell and his wife of almost 62 years Glophia Fuller Parnell; a granddaughter Pamela C. Woods as well as two...

Vernon Parnell, 94, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home in Mount Holly. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Knox and Edith Abernathy...

Iva Perkins Mount Holly

Iva Ophelia Bass Perkins of Mt. Holly, NC died on March 23, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC. She was born on December 31, 1930 in Lee County, South Carolina to the late Willie James Bass and Nannie Lee Stevens Bass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Richard Perkins; a son Ronald Stephen Perkins; and three sisters Willie Kay Bass Little, Myrta Lee Bass Sherrill Drum, and Revonda Lucille Bass Hallman. The family moved...

Iva Ophelia Bass Perkins of Mt. Holly, NC died on March 23, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC. She was born on December 31, 1930 in Lee County, South Carolina to the late...

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