All Obituaries

Rose Mary Helton Rivera, 63, of Stanley, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to Gary Spargo Helton and Rozelle Kirkland Helton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Randy Tyree Helton. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Victoria and Elliott Rivera; brothers Donald Wayne Helton and his wife Vickie and Teddy Winn Helton; sister-in-law Stephanie Helton; and her three...

Rose Mary Helton Rivera, 63, of Stanley, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to Gary Spargo Helton and Rozelle Kirkland...

Bearl Davis Mount Holly

Bearl Lee Davis, 85, of Mount Holly NC made his journey home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23 in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of John and Maggie Davis and was preceded in death by his wife Glenda Ewing Davis. Those left to cherish his memory include his brother Max Davis, girlfriend Bernice Stevenson, daughter, Susan Cathey (Van McKee), son Jeff Davis (Donna), son Jim Davis (Shawn), grandchildren Bobby Cathey (Sarah), Ashleigh Johnson (Ben), Madeline Tabler (Zach), Stephanie...

Bearl Lee Davis, 85, of Mount Holly NC made his journey home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23 in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of John and Maggie Davis and was preceded in death by his...

Gene Miller Stanley

Gene Arthur Miller, 78, passed away on February 23, 2021. Gene was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 23, 1942 and was a lifelong resident of Gaston County. He was preceded in death by his parents Chandler McCoy Miller and Leona Brooks Miller of Stanley, and brothers Von Miller, Jack Miller, Mack Miller, Truman Miller, and sister Shirley Wiggins. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Elizabeth Dellinger Miller of Stanley, NC; son and daughter-in-law John Chandler...

Gene Arthur Miller, 78, passed away on February 23, 2021. Gene was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 23, 1942 and was a lifelong resident of Gaston County. He was preceded in...

Lois Summey Dallas

Lois “Nook” Abernathy Summey went home to be with her Lord on February 23, 2021, making her transition peacefully at home. Lois was the daughter of Eli and Annie Brown Abernathy of Stanley. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ollie Mae Helms and Mary Katherine Boggs; four brothers, Bill, Sonny, Mick, and Don Abernathy. Lois is survived by her husband of 70 years, Gertis L. Summey, Jr., two sons; Randy Summey (Carolyn) and Davey Summey (June), five grandchildren;...

Lois “Nook” Abernathy Summey went home to be with her Lord on February 23, 2021, making her transition peacefully at home. Lois was the daughter of Eli and Annie Brown Abernathy of...

Ronald "Ronnie" Pruett Stanley

Ronald "Ronnie" Vanoy Pruett, 78, of Stanley, met Jesus face to face on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Elsie McAlister Pruett. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother Max N. Pruett. Ronnie graduated from Stanley High School. He worked for Duke Power for 31 years from 1966-1997 at Riverbend Steam Station and in the General Office. He also worked at Belmont Abbey College and was the owner...

Ronald "Ronnie" Vanoy Pruett, 78, of Stanley, met Jesus face to face on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1942 in Gaston County to the late Elsie...

David Hutto Stanley

David Roden Hutto, 84, of Stanley, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, son of the late James B. Hutto and Trevah Roden Hutto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betty James Hutto. David, known as "Hoppy" since high school at Ensley High in Birmingham, AL, was a loving husband and wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Along with his love and...

David Roden Hutto, 84, of Stanley, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, son of the late James B. Hutto and Trevah Roden Hutto. In addition to...

Ronald Burgin Stanley

Ronald Ralph Burgin, 73, of Stanley, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Autumn Care in Cornelius. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Ralph and Edith Virginia Phillips Burgin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Case Gibson Burgin and his grandson Robbie Gibson. Those left to cherish his memory include his sister Betty Helms and her husband Thomas and his brother Edward A. Burgin and his wife Gail; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The body...

Ronald Ralph Burgin, 73, of Stanley, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Autumn Care in Cornelius. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Ralph and Edith Virginia Phillips Burgin. In...

Michael Starnes Charlotte

Michael Wade Starnes, 66, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center Mount Holly. He was born in Mecklenburg County son of Shirley Starnes Earley and the late Bob Steele. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his children Christie Starnes, Kelly Osborne, Michael Beard, Kevin Carter, and Nicci Starnes; his brother Joey Earley; and four grandchildren Keith and Cayley Williams, Connor Lee, and Taryn Beard. Services for Mr....

Michael Wade Starnes, 66, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center Mount Holly. He was born in Mecklenburg County son of Shirley Starnes Earley and the...

Billy Nicholson Bolivia, NC

Billy Edward Nicholson, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ernest and Blanche Ledford Nicholson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Nicholson Link; and his brothers, Harold Nicholson, Robert Nicholson, and JC Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson is survived by his daughters, Wendy Nicholson, and Kim Bush and her husband, Tony; his companion, Betty Burgin; his sisters, Carolyn Nicholson and Lillian...

Billy Edward Nicholson, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ernest and Blanche Ledford Nicholson. In addition to his parents, he was...

Donald Bentley Belmont

Donald Lewis Bentley, 83, of Belmont, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in York County, South Carolina to the late Edgar Dawson Bentley and Lucille Violet Pruitt Bentley. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons Tony, Jeff, and Brian Bentley; two brothers Mike and Jim Bentley; and six grandchildren Matthew, Katherine, Greg, Sam, Claire, and Elijah Bentley. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bentley will be held at 2:00...

Donald Lewis Bentley, 83, of Belmont, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in York County, South Carolina to the late Edgar Dawson Bentley...

Jamie Hargett

Mr. Jamie Lee Hargett formerly of East Belmont, died Monday, February 15th. 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. Mr. Hargett was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sara Louise 'Maw-Maw' Lowrance; a special cousin, Tommy Ray Pinson, Jr.; and a great-nephew, Austin Jacob Grant West. Mr. Hargett is survived by his mother Brenda Jones, a sister Leslie Hargett-Knox, nephews Joshiah Knox and Jordan Knox. niece Cherish Laster; aunt Terry...

Mr. Jamie Lee Hargett formerly of East Belmont, died Monday, February 15th. 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. Mr. Hargett was preceded in death by...

Chastity Burchfield Gastonia

Chastity Gail Burchfield, age 46, passed away on Sunday February 14 2021. She was born on May 18, 1974 in Gaston county. Chastity loved her family and enjoyed collecting dolls. She is preceded in death by her father Larry Burchfield, an infant daughter Brittany Helms, and her son Johnny Helms Jr. Chastity is survived by her fiance Curt Sutton; her two children Angelo Sherrill, and Angel Helms, her mother Frances Burchfield, her step-father Sam Russell, a...

Chastity Gail Burchfield, age 46, passed away on Sunday February 14 2021. She was born on May 18, 1974 in Gaston county. Chastity loved her family and enjoyed collecting dolls. ...

Randy Thornburg Charlotte

Randy Scott Thornburg, 66, of Charlotte, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Frank Alexander Thornburg, Jr. and Edith Valerie Stamey Thornburg. Randy loved his animals, was an avid Nascar fan, and enjoyed riding his Harley. Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers Chris Thornburg and his wife Katrina, Brent Thornburg, and Eric Thornburg and his wife Deby; his aunts, Loretta Dowdle and Sylvia Byrd; as well as numerous...

Randy Scott Thornburg, 66, of Charlotte, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Frank Alexander Thornburg, Jr. and Edith Valerie Stamey...

Joanne Blankenship Mount Holly

Joanne Helms Blankenship passed away on February 9, 2021 at the home in Mt. Holly, North Carolina. She was born in Mt. Holly on November 9, 1933 to Walter B. Helms and Pauline K. Helms. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Bonnie H. Walker. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Bobby E. Blankenship; daughter Denise McKay (Bill) of Lake Wylie, SC; daughter Maria Morrison (Tommy) of Iron Station, NC; grandchildren Mark McKay (Heather) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Kelly McKay...

Joanne Helms Blankenship passed away on February 9, 2021 at the home in Mt. Holly, North Carolina. She was born in Mt. Holly on November 9, 1933 to Walter B. Helms and Pauline K. Helms. Joanne was...

Micheal "Mick" Abernathy Stanley

Micheal "Mick" Russell Abernathy, 82, formerly of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 8, 2021 at Brian Center in Lincolnton. He was born in Gaston County to the late Eli Curby and Annie Brown Abernathy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Ollie Helms and Mary Boggs, as well as three brothers Bailey, Ted, and Don Abernathy. Those left to cherish his memory include two sisters, Lois Summey (Gertis) and Becky Shelton, and two...

Micheal "Mick" Russell Abernathy, 82, formerly of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 8, 2021 at Brian Center in Lincolnton. He was born in Gaston County to the late...

Donald Joy Charlotte

Donald Edwin Joy, 91, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Oscar Joy, Sr. and Iva Roseman Joy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Keith Joy; and 12 siblings. Mr. Joy was a lifetime member of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, Charlotte. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and an avid golfer. Mr. Joy is survived by his children, Vickie Joy, Libby Joy, and Lynn Joy Garris and...

Donald Edwin Joy, 91, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Oscar Joy, Sr. and Iva Roseman Joy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Donna Bumgarner Stanley

Donna Derr Bumgarner, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Stanley Total Living Center, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on December 29th, 1941 in Gaston County to the late George and Virginia Hammack Derr and was preceded in death by a brother, Tony Nelson Derr and a sister, Baby Derr. Donna grew up in Stanley and lived there her whole life. After graduating from Stanley High School, she attended...

Donna Derr Bumgarner, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Stanley Total Living Center, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s...

Ruby Fisher Stanley

Ruby McGinnis Fisher, age 86, died February 6, 2021 at Robin Johnson House after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Raised in the Mariposa community of east Lincoln County, Ruby was born November 14, 1934, the daughter of the late Marvin and Laura Mae McGinnis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Arthur, Jim and Reid McGinnis and her sisters Fay Bean and Katherine Lewis. She is survived by her husband Roger Fisher of 63 years and son Mark,...

Ruby McGinnis Fisher, age 86, died February 6, 2021 at Robin Johnson House after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Raised in the Mariposa community of east Lincoln County, Ruby...

Isabelle Stowe Gastonia

Isabelle Moore Stowe passed away peacefully at Covenant Village in Gastonia on February 6, 2021. She was born in Mount Holly to the late Frank Glover Moore and Nannie Nantz Moore and resided there until moving to Covenant Village in 2009. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her dear husband, William Whiten Stowe. Isabelle is also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Glover Moore, Hazeline Massey, Wilson ‘Bill’ Moore, Ken Moore, Jack Moore, Jo...

Isabelle Moore Stowe passed away peacefully at Covenant Village in Gastonia on February 6, 2021. She was born in Mount Holly to the late Frank Glover Moore and Nannie Nantz Moore and resided...

Robbie Koone Mount Holly

Robbie Lafay Lineberger Koone, 76, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Huntersville, NC. Memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements are by Woodlawn in Mount Holly. Robbie was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, to Pearl Lineberger on Easter Sunday April 9, 1944. She graduated from Boydon High School in Salisbury. She married Ernest Blanton Koone on September 4, 1965 in York, South Carolina. She graduated with her undergraduate...

Robbie Lafay Lineberger Koone, 76, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Huntersville, NC. Memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements are by...

Carolyn Fisher

Carolyn Mary Abernathy Fisher, 82, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Fred Calvin Abernathy and Mary Beatrice Finger Abernathy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd "Tink" Edward Fisher; her sisters, Betty Merrill Caldwell and Judy Diane Helms; and her brother, Robert Lee Abernathy. Mrs. Fisher was a member of Revival Tabernacle, Stanley. She enjoyed playing senior BINGO. Mrs. Fisher...

Carolyn Mary Abernathy Fisher, 82, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Fred Calvin Abernathy and Mary Beatrice Finger Abernathy. In...

Jenny Mooneyham Iron Station

Virignia "Jenny" Elizabeth McElhannon Mooneyham, 68, of Iron Station, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. She was born in Athens, Georgia to the late Vinson McElhannon and Frances Elizabeth Looney McElhannon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Scottie Mooneyham and a brother Vinson McElhannon, Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband James Raymond Mooneyham; children Billy Mooneyham, Mandy Jordan, and Glenda...

Virignia "Jenny" Elizabeth McElhannon Mooneyham, 68, of Iron Station, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. She was born in Athens, Georgia to the late Vinson...

Steve Nixon Charlotte

Steve Otto Nixon, 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Otto and Helena Moffitt Nixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virgia Bowen Nixon; his son, Tommy Lee Nixon. Mr. Nixon was a U.S. Army Veteran and recipient of the Good Conduct, National Defense Service, and Marksmanship medals. Mr. Nixon is survived by his brother, Donald Wayne Nixon and wife, Martha; his niece, Dana Absher and husband,...

Steve Otto Nixon, 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Otto and Helena Moffitt Nixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Paul Arnold Mount Holly

Paul Thomas Arnold, 57, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jack Arnold, Sr. and Lola Cook Arnold. In addition to his parents, Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Abbott; and his brother, Jack Arnold, Jr. Mr. Arnold was a member of Manna Free Will Baptist Church, Belmont. Mr. Arnold is survived by his wife of 11 years, Nona Lee Morgan Arnold; his daughter, Heather Morgan; his best friends, Donnie Bynum and Victor...

Paul Thomas Arnold, 57, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jack Arnold, Sr. and Lola Cook Arnold. In addition to his parents, Mr. Arnold was...

Thomas Cloninger Charlotte

Thomas Wallace Cloninger, 77, of Charlotte, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born on March 1, 1943 in Hickory to the late James and Lucille Johnson Cloninger. Tom served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany. He was employed by Roadway Express, which later became FedEx. Tom also drove a school bus for East Gaston for 10 years and absolutely loved those children. He loved to play golf. He was a very active member of and loved his church,...

Thomas Wallace Cloninger, 77, of Charlotte, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born on March 1, 1943 in Hickory to the late James and...

Richard Arlen Beaty Belmont

Richard Arlen Beaty, 89, of Belmont, met Jesus face to face on Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born in Gaston County to the late Ervin and Mabel Cloninger Beaty. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Nancy Spencer Beaty; a son Charles David Beaty and his wife Robin, and a daughter Beth Ann Beaty; 3 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held to celebrate Mr. Beaty's life at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at...

Richard Arlen Beaty, 89, of Belmont, met Jesus face to face on Sunday, January 31, 2021. He was born in Gaston County to the late Ervin and Mabel Cloninger Beaty. Those left to cherish his memory...

Maddison Young Belmont

Maddison Taylor Young, 21, of Belmont, met Jesus face to face on January 31, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County to Adrienne Colvard Bolton and the late Samuel Allen Young, Sr. Maddison was loved and adored, and will be terribly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her stepfather Shane Bolton; paternal grandparents Pastors Ricky and Debora Skeen Young; maternal grandparents Darrell and Teresa Colvard; paternal great...

Maddison Taylor Young, 21, of Belmont, met Jesus face to face on January 31, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County to Adrienne Colvard Bolton and the late Samuel Allen Young, Sr. Maddison...

Mary Upton Cramerton

Mary Burleson Upton, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was born in Mitchell County, NC, daughter of the late Ira and Grace Hice Burleson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Darrell Upton; her son, Galen Upton; her granddaughter, Emily Upton; 5 sisters; and 4 brothers. Mrs. Upton enjoyed gardening and cooking. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Upton is survived by...

Mary Burleson Upton, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. She was born in Mitchell County, NC, daughter of the late Ira and Grace Hice Burleson. In addition to her parents, she was...

Frank Fullam Gastonia

Frank Louis Fullam, 81, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Roy and Rose Ward Fullam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, R.J., Margaret, and Mildred. Mr. Fullam enjoyed tinkering with and repairing small engines and bicycles. Mr. Fullam is survived by his sons, Greg Fullam and wife, Charlene, and Ricky Fullam and wife, Lori; his grandchildren, Jessica Ford and husband, Scott, April Taylor and...

Frank Louis Fullam, 81, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Roy and Rose Ward Fullam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Victoria Kennedy Cramerton

Victoria (Vickie) Lynn Sutton Kennedy, 54, passed away on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 surrounded by her family at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. Vickie’s personality would light up any room she entered and her laugh was contagious. She refused to leave the house unless she looked her best. She loved her family fiercely and her “honey...

Victoria (Vickie) Lynn Sutton Kennedy, 54, passed away on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 surrounded by her family at Caromont Regional Medical...

Robert McCorkle Jr. Harrisburg

Robert “Bob” Dewey McCorkle, Jr., 78, of Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 20, 1942, in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Robert Dewey McCorkle, Sr. and Jean Ballard McCorkle. EM2 McCorkle was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was honored to have served on the USS Lake Champlain and enjoyed sharing military stories with his family. Bob spent his civilian career caring for others as a certified optician. He loved...

Robert “Bob” Dewey McCorkle, Jr., 78, of Harrisburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 20, 1942, in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late...

Elizabeth Shelton Stanley

Elizabeth "Libby" Stepp Shelton, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Carl and Willie Adcock Stepp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Shelton. Mrs. Shelton is survived by her children, Robert Shelton, Robinna Mitchell, Alex Shelton and wife, Sonia, and Lori Reyes and husband, Roger; her brother, Raeford Stepp and wife, Nardie; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous...

Elizabeth "Libby" Stepp Shelton, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Carl and Willie Adcock Stepp. In addition to her...

David Bryant Denver

David Henry Bryant, 85, of Charlotte, passed away on January 26, 2021, at Novant Health Huntersville. He was born on June 14, 1935, to Lloyd Bliss and Vida K. Bryant. At a young age ,David experienced a very high fever which caused severe mental disabilities with which he has lived all of his life. His family has made certain that he has been very well cared for, well loved, and happy. Throughout his life, David displayed a pleasant personality and a gentle spirit. He loved trains and...

David Henry Bryant, 85, of Charlotte, passed away on January 26, 2021, at Novant Health Huntersville. He was born on June 14, 1935, to Lloyd Bliss and Vida K. Bryant. At a young age ,David...

Mildred Miller Charlotte

Mildred Hansil Miller, 95, of Charlotte, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Frank and Isla Harris Hansil. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvyn E. Miller. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Merlyn Hunter and her husband Steve, Mickie Cooke, and Melvyn Miller and his wife Melody; grandchildren Donna Mangle, Kelly Howard, Alex Miller, and Jordan Miller; great...

Mildred Hansil Miller, 95, of Charlotte, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Frank and Isla Harris Hansil. In addition to...

Dianne Morris Stanley

Dianne Young Morris, 70, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ and reunite with her beloved husband, Lynn on Monday, January 25, 2021. Diane was a member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church where she loved working with the young children and youth of the church. Dianne was born in Mecklenburg County, and was preceded in death by her parents, William Young and Betty Jo Yow Featherston; and her step-father, Doug Featherston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dianne Young Morris, 70, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ and reunite with her beloved husband, Lynn on Monday, January 25, 2021. Diane was a member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness...

Ruth Heavner

Ruth Lee Heavner, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Wiley and Ella Mae Trull Heavner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dale Picklesimer. Ms. Heavner was a member of Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, Belmont. She enjoyed going to church, shopping at thrift stores, and family gatherings; especially Christmas breakfast. Ms. Heavner is survived by her children, Larry D. Picklesimer and wife, Sue...

Ruth Lee Heavner, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Wiley and Ella Mae Trull Heavner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Cynthia Benfield Gastonia

Cynthia Darlene Almond Benfield, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Tullock Almond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery Benfield; and her brothers, Jerry Almond and Lamar Almond. Mrs. Benfield was a long-time member of East Gastonia Church of God. A loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Benfield is survived by her children, Kelly Ann Isenhour, Margaret Renee Sensing and...

Cynthia Darlene Almond Benfield, 65, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Edward and Thelma Tullock Almond. In addition to her parents, she...

Paul Albertino Lowell

Paul Marcus Albertino, 74, of Lowell went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by family on January 24, 2021 at 9:20 pm. He was born in Gastonia, NC, son of the late Swan L and Beatrice Tino. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great grandson Avett Paul White and brothers Ron L, James, and Larry Tino. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 55 years, Janice, daughter Tammy Leggett and husband, Wyndell, of Lowell, son...

Paul Marcus Albertino, 74, of Lowell went home to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by family on January 24, 2021 at 9:20 pm. He was born in Gastonia, NC, son of the late Swan L and...

Alvin Denton Mount Holly

Alvin L. Denton, 72, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, son of the late Albert L. Denton and Sally Mae Hamilton Denton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Kay Walden, James Denton, Brenda Stallings, and Vickie Faulkenbury. He served as a proud Marine during the Vietnam War. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Vicky L. Denton; a son Rufus Scott Denton...

Alvin L. Denton, 72, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina, son of the late Albert L. Denton and Sally Mae Hamilton...

Mary "Kathy" Scott Mount Holly

Mary Katherine "Kathy" Haggins Scott, 68, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. Kathy was born August 13, 1952 in Montgomery County, daughter of the late Louise and Avon Haggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Michael Scott, as well as three brothers Frank, Tim, and John Haggins. Kathy was a member of Tuckaseege Baptist Church in Mount Holly. She was a...

Mary Katherine "Kathy" Haggins Scott, 68, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. Kathy...

Joseph Seaman Gastonia

Joseph Eugene Seaman, 95, of Gastonia, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in McDowell County, son of the late Joseph Anthony Seaman and Mary Elizabeth Hill Seaman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Anna Hogan Seaman, as well as two brothers Willard and Stewart Seaman, and two sisters Louise Seaman and Mildred Wiliford. Joe served in the United States Army during WWII. He fought at the Battle...

Joseph Eugene Seaman, 95, of Gastonia, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in McDowell County, son of the late Joseph Anthony Seaman and Mary...

Mattie Wyatt Lowell

Mattie Clubb Wyatt, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born in Chowchilla, CA, daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Ryan Clubb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Dewey Wyatt, Sr.; her daughter, Wanda Seipel; her grandchildren, Skyler Wyatt and Garrett Luckadoo; and her nephew, Wayne Foy. Mrs. Wyatt was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church of Lowell and the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Auxiliary. She...

Mattie Clubb Wyatt, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born in Chowchilla, CA, daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Ryan Clubb. In addition to her...

James Haigler Paw Creek

James Franklin Haigler, 70, of Paw Creek, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home in Belmont. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Louis W. Haigler and Rachel E. Sharpe Haigler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Terry, Jackie, Johnny, and Jeffery Haigler, as well as three sisters Joyce Plummer, Janet Hoen, and Jewel Harris. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Rachel Irene Suggs and her husband Tim, and James F. Haigler, Jr....

James Franklin Haigler, 70, of Paw Creek, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home in Belmont. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Louis W. Haigler and Rachel E. Sharpe Haigler. In...

Perry O'Donoghue Gastonia

Perry Dean O'Donoghue, 59, of Gastonia, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of Carl Lee O'Donoghue and Macie Conner O'Donoghue. He was also preceded in death by one of his mothers, Jannie Owens, as well as two brothers Sonny Paxton and Kim Duncan. He loved Nascar, his Carolina Panthers, and his dog Nala. Those left to cherish his memory include his second father Larry Owens; his...

Perry Dean O'Donoghue, 59, of Gastonia, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of Carl Lee O'Donoghue and...

Thomas Cardwell Mount Holly

Thomas Lindsey Cardwell, 73, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late William and Dorothy Houseman Cardwell Eubank. Mr. Cardwell was a U.S. Army Veteran and had retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of New Covenant United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School. Mr. Cardwell is survived by his wife, Linda Craft Cardwell; his children, Brett Armstrong and wife, Nicole and Trey Armstrong and wife, Michele; his...

Thomas Lindsey Cardwell, 73, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late William and Dorothy Houseman Cardwell Eubank. Mr. Cardwell was a...

Margaret Watts Alexis

Margaret Bell Watts, 98, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina, daughter of the late Howard Bell and Mamie Geneva Payne Bell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jewel Watts; a son Edward Watts; and a daughter Joan Green. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons Robert and Jerry Watts, as well as two grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday,...

Margaret Bell Watts, 98, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina, daughter of the late Howard Bell and Mamie Geneva Payne...

Jeanette Furr Stanley

Jeanette Wagoner Furr, 78, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born in Stanly County, daughter of the late Will Frelon Wagoner and Helen Boger Wagoner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Van Furr; her son, Ken Furr; and her brother, Jeffrey Wagoner. Mrs. Furr was a member of Stanley First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in her garden and cooking for her family. Mrs. Furr is survived by her children, Mark...

Jeanette Wagoner Furr, 78, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born in Stanly County, daughter of the late Will Frelon Wagoner and Helen Boger Wagoner. In addition to...

Jean Goforth Cornelius

Dorothy Jean Campbell Goforth, 91, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County and grew up in Paw Creek. She was the daughter of the late James Monroe Campbell and Emma Ross Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Goforth; her twin sister, Dean Vinesett; her sister, Marlene Alexander; and her brothers, Norman Campbell, Don Campbell and James "Pee-Wee" Campbell. Mrs. Goforth loved tending to...

Dorothy Jean Campbell Goforth, 91, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County and grew up in Paw Creek. She was the daughter of the late James Monroe Campbell...

Alfred Green Mount Holly

Alfred Jackie Green, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born in Cocke County, TN, son of the late Abraham and Iva Daniels Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings- Leonard, Betty, Wilma Jean, Charles, Walter, and Robert. Mr. Green is survived by his daughter, Susan Green Stone and husband, Jason; his son, Alfred Dwayne Green; his fiance', Mildred Kurtz; his step-children, Matthew Webb and wife, Jessica, and Ashley Kurtz and husband,...

Alfred Jackie Green, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born in Cocke County, TN, son of the late Abraham and Iva Daniels Green. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Mary "Maggie" Vanamerongen Mount Holly

Mary "Maggie" Margaret Vanamerongen, 90, of Gaston County, NC, at long last joined her loving husband, William Vanamerongen, on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She passed peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. She was born in Syracuse, NY, daughter of the late Edwin Lee and Edna Mildred Emm Beard. In addition to her late husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Elenita Meyers, Donald Beard, Evelyn Amidon, Betty Rommes, Robert Beard,...

Mary "Maggie" Margaret Vanamerongen, 90, of Gaston County, NC, at long last joined her loving husband, William Vanamerongen, on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She passed peacefully at...

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