All Obituaries

Barry Rudisill Mount Holly

Barry Guy Rudisill, 72, of Mount Holly went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 22, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Lewis Guy Rudisill and Natalie Jackson Rudisill. He went to Mount Holly High School and worked for Duke Power for 33 years. Barry loved his family and was an avid pier and deep sea fisherman. Barry never met a stranger; he believed everyone was his buddy. In addition to his parents, he was...

Barry Guy Rudisill, 72, of Mount Holly went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 22, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Lewis Guy...

David Martin Stanley

David Lawrence Martin, 73 of Stanley, passed away on January 22, 2019 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. He was born in Chesney, SC and was the son of the late Cecil and Helen Martin. David was a lifelong member of Faith Baptist Church in Iron Station. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Lori Martin Ellett, a brother Jack Martin, and a sister Marty Fourshee. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Frances Martin,...

David Lawrence Martin, 73 of Stanley, passed away on January 22, 2019 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. He was born in Chesney, SC and was the son of the late Cecil and Helen...

Kelly Scott Braswell Gastonia

Kelly "Scott" Braswell, 53, passed away Monday afternoon following complications from suffering a stroke. He will be remembered as the redneck version of a Renaissance Man, as he was good at many things -- a talented guitarist (truly, he had command of any stringed instrument), carpenter, mechanic, electrician. Though it is my opinion that the thing he was best at was being my dad. Any time you turn on the classic rock station and hear The Outlaws, Lynyrd Skynyrd,...

Kelly "Scott" Braswell, 53, passed away Monday afternoon following complications from suffering a stroke. He will be remembered as the redneck version of a Renaissance Man, as...

Frances Broome Mount Holly

Frances Jolynn Anthony Broome, 80 passed away on January 21, 2019. She was born in Fannin county Georgia daughter of the late John and Hazel Anthony. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Curtis Broome Jr., a daughter Sheri Broome, and three brothers Bud, Jerry, and Tom Anthony. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter...

Frances Jolynn Anthony Broome, 80 passed away on January 21, 2019. She was born in Fannin county Georgia daughter of the late John and Hazel Anthony. She was a loving mother,...

Oll Daniel Moore Gastonia

Oll Daniel Moore, 71, of Gastonia, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Cocke County, TN, son of the late Elzie David Moore and Marie James Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Sue Hartsell Moore; a sister Agnes Moore; a brother in law Edward Sonny McKee; and a nephew Norman McKee. Those left to cherish his memory include his siblings Grace Irene McKee, John Harve Moore,...

Oll Daniel Moore, 71, of Gastonia, died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Cocke County, TN, son of the late Elzie David Moore and...

Alfred Mayne, II Gastonia

Alfred "Buddy" Lee Mayne, II, 61, passed away on Thursday, January 17th, 2019. He was born in Norfolk, VA son of the late Alfred Lee Mayne and Shirley Ruth Ellis. He was a member of Lighthouse Full Gospel Church, Mount Holly. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Flowers Mayne; his children, Scott Mayne (Nina), Traci Williams (Nathan), Jonathan Mayne, David Mayne, Rebekah Mayne, and Ashley Mayne; his siblings, Shelia Goins (Dwayne), Becky Coffey (Bobby) and Jerry Mayne...

Alfred "Buddy" Lee Mayne, II, 61, passed away on Thursday, January 17th, 2019. He was born in Norfolk, VA son of the late Alfred Lee Mayne and Shirley Ruth Ellis. He was a member...

Marjorie Cox Mount Holly

Marjorie F. Cox, 88, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was born in Iredell County to the late Elmer Lacey Fox and Mildred Washington Fox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Norman Eugene Cox, Sr. and a brother Jerry “Pete” Fox. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Norman Eugene Cox, Jr, Edward Dean Cox, and Nena Louise Cox Johnson; two grandchildren Candace...

Marjorie F. Cox, 88, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was born in Iredell County to the late Elmer Lacey Fox and Mildred Washington...

Frances Givens Mount Holly

Mary Frances Cunningham Givens “Sparky”, 72, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her home. She was born in Hickory to the late Paul Glenn Cunningham, Sr. and Okie Smith Cunningham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers Paul, Cecil, Roy, David, James, and Sam Cunningham. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 50 years, William Ray Givens; daughters Tricia Michelle Wood and her...

Mary Frances Cunningham Givens “Sparky”, 72, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at her home. She was born in Hickory to the late Paul Glenn...

Gail Mashburn Mount Holly

Gail Patrick Hartsell Mashburn, 77, passed away on January 14, 2019 at home. She was born in Cabarrus County, daughter of the late Harold W. and Lucy Carrett Hartsell. She attended Goshen Free Will Baptist Church and was a former member of the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her children, Clinton Keith Mashburn, Stephen Franklin Mashburn, and Douglas Boyd Mashburn and his wife, Robin; her sister, Carol Heffner; her brother, Larry F. Hartsell; her grandchildren, Madison A....

Gail Patrick Hartsell Mashburn, 77, passed away on January 14, 2019 at home. She was born in Cabarrus County, daughter of the late Harold W. and Lucy Carrett Hartsell. She attended Goshen...

Bradford Sawyer Mount Holly

Bradford Wilson Sawyer, 92, of Mount Holly passed away on January 13 at his home. He was born in Gaston county son of the late Ida and William Sawyer. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of World War II. He was also a longtime member of the Paw Creek VFW Post 6724. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Brice and Bruce Sawyer, as well as two sisters Fairry Sawyer and Kathleen Campbell. Those left to...

Bradford Wilson Sawyer, 92, of Mount Holly passed away on January 13 at his home. He was born in Gaston county son of the late Ida and William Sawyer. He proudly served in the U.S. Air...

Robert Elmore Charlotte

Robert Lee Elmore, 88, of Charlotte, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Charles and Mary Grice Elmore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Fred. He was retired after 40 years with Duke Energy and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Betty Hart Elmore; his children, Karen E. Cook, David W. Elmore and wife, Paula, and Penny Bolton and husband,...

Robert Lee Elmore, 88, of Charlotte, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Charles and Mary Grice Elmore. In addition to his...

John Merwin Stanley

John Robert Merwin of Stanley, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2019. John was born in Warren, Ohio on August 25, 1948. After a short time in the Navy, he became a police officer in Cortland, Ohio. He moved to Charlotte and in 1991 became a police officer for the City of Charlotte working at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. He worked as a K-9 unit for six years during his tenure with Charlotte. John loved life. His greatest passions were...

John Robert Merwin of Stanley, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2019. John was born in Warren, Ohio on August 25, 1948. After a short time in the Navy, he became a police officer in...

Nell Crocker Brevard

Nell Rose Parrott Crocker, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Johnny James Parrott and Mary Etta Haynes Parrott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Steele Crocker, Sr. and fourteen siblings. Mrs. Crocker was a member of First Baptist Church, Brevard, NC. She is survived by her sons, Sandy Crocker and Chuck Crocker, and his wife, Carleen; and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside...

Nell Rose Parrott Crocker, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Johnny James Parrott and Mary Etta Haynes Parrott. In addition to her...

Chesley "Dan" Giles, Jr. Charlotte

Chesley Daniel Giles (Dan), 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born in Oconee County, SC. He was preceded in death by his father, Chesley Daniel Giles, Sr. Dan attended Young Harris College, where he met his wife. He later graduated from Atlanta Law School. He enjoyed his work in management of industrial equipment repair and retired as plant manager. As a member of Christ UMC, Charlotte, he served in many capacities, including working with their food pantry,...

Chesley Daniel Giles (Dan), 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born in Oconee County, SC. He was preceded in death by his father, Chesley Daniel Giles, Sr. Dan attended...

Lewis Helton McAdenville

Charles Lewis Helton, 69, of McAdenville, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Catherine Elizabeth Hamel Helton and John Henry Helton. Lewis was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served our country. Those left to cherish his memory include his siblings Johnny Ray Helton (Shirley), Carolyn Rowland (Danny), and Larry Helton. A graveside service to celebrate his life with...

Charles Lewis Helton, 69, of McAdenville, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Catherine...

Keith Slamcik Lowell

Keith Lamar Slamcik, 56, of Lowell, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gaston County and was preceded in death by his mother Peggy Shedd Smith and his maternal grandmother Daisy Poarch. Keith loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, was a member of Local Union Post 71, and loved his family and friends. He was a truck driver with DPH Trucking out of Vale, NC. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Tracie Barefoot Slamcik;...

Keith Lamar Slamcik, 56, of Lowell, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gaston County and was preceded in death by his mother Peggy Shedd Smith and his...

Debra Conley Mount Holly

Debra Renee Jerome Conley, 46, of Mount Holly, passed away in her sleep on January 1, 2019. She was born in Denver, Colorado to the late Russell Lloyd Jerome and Treena Maderia Kisner Jerome. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a half-brother Tim Staats. She was a devout Christian who loved God. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Jimmy Lee Conley; children Stephanie Conley, Samantha Conley, and Faith Conley; three sisters Dixie...

Debra Renee Jerome Conley, 46, of Mount Holly, passed away in her sleep on January 1, 2019. She was born in Denver, Colorado to the late Russell Lloyd Jerome and Treena Maderia Kisner...

Helen Smith Stanley

Stanley HELEN BERNICE FISHER SMITH, 99, died January 1, 2019 at the Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Henry and Margaret Loretta Smith Fisher, and was preceded in death by her husband Gorman Smith, a daughter Brenda Smith and 13 siblings. She attended New Life Baptist Church in Stanley and retired from J.P. Stevens in Stanley. Survivors include a son Tony Smith of Stanley, a daughter Judy Smith of Stanley, 9 grandchildren, 15 great...

Stanley HELEN BERNICE FISHER SMITH, 99, died January 1, 2019 at the Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Henry and Margaret Loretta Smith...

Larry Kepley Belmont

Larry Clinton Kepley, 79, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was born in Rowan County and was preceded in death by his parents Clinton Carl Kepley and Mildred Christine Plyler Kepley. Larry is a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired after working 33 years, as a postal clerk, with the U.S. Postal Service in Hickory, NC. Larry is survived by his wife, Veneeda Mauney Kepley; his children, Toni Heath (Donald) and Gina Swiers (Kyle); his step-children, Marcus Bundy and Sam Bundy...

Larry Clinton Kepley, 79, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was born in Rowan County and was preceded in death by his parents Clinton Carl Kepley and Mildred Christine Plyler Kepley....

Lorene Lawing Belmont

Lorene Elizabeth Lawing, 87, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2018. She was born in Belmont, NC, daughter of the late Ford and Callie Williams. She loved her family deeply and lived life to the fullest. She is survived by her husband, Jefferson Ray Lockman "Jake"; her children, Susan Heath (Jimmy), Deborah Tucker (Ed), and Cynthia Tilley (Kent); two brothers, Harold Williams (Nadine) and Joey Williams; her grandchildren, Shelly, Tommy (Stacy), Jamie (Addie), Shannon...

Lorene Elizabeth Lawing, 87, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2018. She was born in Belmont, NC, daughter of the late Ford and Callie Williams. She loved her family deeply and lived...

James Owen Mount Holly

James Lee "Jimmy" Owen, 79, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born on June 21, 1939 in Danville, Virginia, Jimmy was the son of the late Tracy Hill Owen and Elizabeth Parrish Owen. He was a graduate of George Washington High School in Danville. A resident of Mount Holly for 53 years, Jimmy was employed with American & Efird, Inc. as a colorist and was heavily involved in civic life. He was a member of Mount Holly Rescue Squad for 24...

James Lee "Jimmy" Owen, 79, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Born on June 21, 1939 in Danville, Virginia, Jimmy was the son of the late Tracy...

Darren Stowe Belmont

Darren Love Stowe, 53, of Belmont, died Friday, December 28, 2018 at Accordious Health in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Gatha B. Stowe and Gene Baxter Stowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Casey Renee Stowe. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Lisa Carpenter Stowe; son Joshua Love Stowe; daughter Sydnee Christina Stowe; and a brother Gene Baxter Stowe, Jr. A service to celebrate his life...

Darren Love Stowe, 53, of Belmont, died Friday, December 28, 2018 at Accordious Health in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Gatha B. Stowe and Gene Baxter...

Walter Batchelor Mount Holly

Walter Edward Batchelor, 83, of Mount Holly, went home to meet the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Preston House Assisted Living in Charlotte. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Christine Stroupe Batchelor and Nicholas Edward Batchelor. Walter was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Vice President and Systems Analyst at SAI and was a pioneer for computer programming. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Mount Holly where he...

Walter Edward Batchelor, 83, of Mount Holly, went home to meet the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Preston House Assisted Living in Charlotte. He was born in Gaston County, son of the...

Gary Abernathy Stanley

Gary Dean Abernathy, 62, of Stanley, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born in Gaston County. He was preceded in death by his father, "Sonny" Abernathy; a grandson, Jason Altman; and a great-granddaughter, Emily Altman. A member of Revival Tabernacle, Stanley, Gary had a wonderful sense of humor and never seemed to meet a stranger. Gary loved his family, his Lord, and his church family immensely. He is survived by his wife, Melody Sprinkle Abernathy;...

Gary Dean Abernathy, 62, of Stanley, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born in Gaston County. He was preceded in death by his father, "Sonny" Abernathy; a grandson, Jason...

Charles Black Stanley

Stanley Charles Taylor Black, 86, died December 23, 2018 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Hunter A. and Katherine Leagan Black, and was preceded in death by a brother Raymond Black. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Stanley, where he served as a deacon and was the volunteer maintenance man for many years. He was a member of Stanley Masonic Lodge #713 A.F. & A.M., and was the first Cub Scout...

Stanley Charles Taylor Black, 86, died December 23, 2018 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Hunter A. and Katherine Leagan Black, and was preceded in death by a brother...

Mary (Bunk) Boggs Lincolnton

Mary Catherine (Bunk) Abernathy Boggs, 91, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Eli Curby and Annie Pearl Brown Abernathy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Andy Boggs; a son, William Kirby Boggs; a sister, Ollie Helms; and three brothers, Bill, Sonny, and Don Abernathy. A member of Alexis Baptist Church, Bunk was a one-of-a-kind individual who loved her family immensely. She possessed...

Mary Catherine (Bunk) Abernathy Boggs, 91, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Eli Curby and Annie Pearl Brown Abernathy. In addition to...

Randy Carter Stanley

Randy Glenn Carter, 64, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Phillip and Mary Thomas Carter. He is survived by his wife, Elisa Darlene Walker Carter; his children, Dillon Michael Carter, Elizabeth Blake (David), Elisha Gillespie, and Jason Windsor; his brother, Junior Carter (Libby); niece Pam Harwood (Abby); nephew Mark Carter; four great nephews; two great-great nieces; and eight grandchildren. The family will hold a memorial...

Randy Glenn Carter, 64, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Phillip and Mary Thomas Carter. He is survived by his wife, Elisa Darlene Walker...

Keith Jordan Gastonia

Keith Lamar Jordan, 58, of Gastonia, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Jerry Lamar Jordan and Betty Wiggins Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Scott Jordan; son-in-law Wayne Bradshaw; and sister Teresa Flowers. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Pamela Cloninger Jordan; daughters Jennifer Byrd and her husband Torrae, Amy...

Keith Lamar Jordan, 58, of Gastonia, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Jerry Lamar Jordan...

Evelyn Mullis Belmont

Evelyn Austin Mullis, 97, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Statesville, daughter of the late Clyde and Alma Shook Austin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Denby Mullis, a daughter Charlotte Ann, and a granddaughter Robyn Dilts. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Don Mullis and Dale Caulder; grandchildren Keith Weathers, Susan...

Evelyn Austin Mullis, 97, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Statesville, daughter of the late...

Gordon Hacker, Sr Stanley

Stanley, George Gordon Hacker, Sr. (Gordon), 95, passed away on December 19th, 2018. He was born on July 11th, 1923, in Kingston, NY, and was the only child of Marguerite Dolson Hacker and George Helmuth Hacker. His family moved to Stanley, NC, in 1928 where he made life-long friends and met his true love and future wife, Betty Wallace. Gordon served in the United States Marine Corps and then graduated from NC State University in 1948 with a major in Textile Management. He had begun...

Stanley, George Gordon Hacker, Sr. (Gordon), 95, passed away on December 19th, 2018. He was born on July 11th, 1923, in Kingston, NY, and was the only child of Marguerite Dolson Hacker and George...

Rita Jackson York

Rita Stilwell Jackson, of York, South Carolina, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Piedmont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Franklin and Isabelle Hager Stilwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Gary Stilwell. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Norman Jackson; children Kimberly Jackson, Amy Jackson and fiancé Thomas Ashley, Rita Jackson, and Amanda Jackson;...

Rita Stilwell Jackson, of York, South Carolina, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Piedmont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Franklin and...

Thelma Martin Mount Holly

Thelma Flowers Martin, 87, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Jesus on Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Walter and Connie Hubbard Flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law Mickey Roper as well as five siblings. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church for 60 years. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 66 years, Troy L. Martin; her children Carol Martin Bates...

Thelma Flowers Martin, 87, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Jesus on Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Walter and Connie Hubbard...

Richard Conley Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain Richard Dean Conley, 41, died December 15, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Terry Dean Conley. Survivors include his wife Vickie Bumgardner Conley, his mother Bertha Mae Paxton Conley of Mount Holly, three step children Crystal, Michael, and Brian Grayson, and 2 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly. Interment will follow in Greenwood...

Kings Mountain Richard Dean Conley, 41, died December 15, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Terry Dean Conley. Survivors include his wife...

Terry McCall Mount Holly

Terry Gene McCall, 56, of Mount Holly, passed away at his home on Friday, December 14, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late William and Janie McCall. The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2018 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly.

Terry Gene McCall, 56, of Mount Holly, passed away at his home on Friday, December 14, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late William and Janie McCall. The family will...

Timothy Featherstone Mount Holly

Timothy Allen Featherstone, 73, of Mount Holly, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Thelma Juanita Owenby and Clarence Winford Featherstone. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Belmont Abbey College. Tim retired after 32 years as a school teacher where he taught shop with Gaston County Schools in Stanley. He also coached Basketball and Golf during his teaching tenure and was referred...

Timothy Allen Featherstone, 73, of Mount Holly, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Thelma Juanita Owenby and...

Victoria Lowrey Mount Holly

Victoria Jean Lowrey, 69, of Mount Holly, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Betty and Sterling Lowrey. Those left to cherish her memory include her brothers Gary Lowrey and his wife Carolyn of Bessemer City and Dave Hermansen and his wife Marie and their family of Endicott, New York. A service to celebrate her life will be held 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Catawba...

Victoria Jean Lowrey, 69, of Mount Holly, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Betty and Sterling...

Teresa Flowers Gastonia

Teresa Jordan Flowers, 54, of Gastonia, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Betty Wiggins Jordan and Jerry Lamar Jordan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Scott Jordan. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters Danielle and Jessica Flowers; a sister Rebecka Mathis and her husband Tommy; a brother Keith Jordan and his wife Pam; a sister-in-law Renee Jordan; a...

Teresa Jordan Flowers, 54, of Gastonia, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Betty Wiggins Jordan and Jerry Lamar...

Pauline Neal Stanley

Pauline Grigg Neal, 90, of Stanley passed away on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at her home. She was born in Lincoln County daughter of the late James Wheeler and Lilly Hedgepath. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Neal Jr., three sisters; Ruby Sigmon, Leona Spivey, and Ethel Morrison. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Carolyn DuBose,...

Pauline Grigg Neal, 90, of Stanley passed away on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at her home. She was born in Lincoln County daughter of the late James Wheeler and Lilly...

Jo Harkey Mount Holly

Jo Rita Harkey, 85, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Albert G. and Lantie Abernathy Harkey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Houston P. Harkey. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Kelly Thomas; two brothers Wayne Harkey and his wife Nancy and Ben Harkey and his wife JoAnne; two grandchildren; and two...

Jo Rita Harkey, 85, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Albert G. and Lantie Abernathy...

Ernest Welch Belmont

Ernest Ray Welch, 70, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. He was born in Franklin, NC to the late Vinson Welch and Margie Hunnicutt. He had 10 brothers and sisters. He will be remembered for being the best spouse, dad, and friend. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Pat Welch; son Edward Welch; daughters Samantha Rivera and Rosalee Graham; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate his life will be...

Ernest Ray Welch, 70, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. He was born in Franklin, NC to the late Vinson Welch and Margie Hunnicutt. He had 10 brothers and...

Annette Rushing Oak Island

Annette "Nett" Robinson Rushing, 81, of Oak Island, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, December 10, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Elizabeth Mayhue and Emory Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Pauline Redmond and a brother Vernon Robinson. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 64 years Edd Rushing; her children Kenneth Rushing (Brenda), Debra Pitts (Bryan), Randy Rushing...

Annette "Nett" Robinson Rushing, 81, of Oak Island, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, December 10, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Elizabeth Mayhue...

Lena Brooks Charlotte

Lena Mae Roscoe Brooks, 66, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was born in Richmond County, daughter of the late Oscar and Eunice Grant Roscoe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Eugene Brooks; and her siblings, Sybil Roscoe and Richard Roscoe. Mrs. Brooks is survived by her children, Kimberly Watt and Michael Fortson, and wife, Angel; her siblings Helene Ferreira and husband, Joe, Teresa Gibson and husband, Dee, Danny Roscoe and wife,...

Lena Mae Roscoe Brooks, 66, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was born in Richmond County, daughter of the late Oscar and Eunice Grant Roscoe. In addition to her parents, she was...

Wanda Brady Mount Holly

Wanda Cathryn Brady, 70, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Joe and Luesta Hansel Bailes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Brady. Wanda was a caring and compassionate person who loved her family and had a special place in her heart for animals. Wanda is survived by her children, Donovan Brady (Kasey), Kelly Kinley (Jerry), and Kerry Brady; her brother, John Bailes (Debbie); her...

Wanda Cathryn Brady, 70, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Joe and Luesta Hansel Bailes. In addition to her parents, she was...

Ronald Clinton Dallas

Ronald Dean Clinton, 78, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. He was born in Rockwood, TN, son of the late Oscar Mizell Clinton and Edith Franklin Clinton Fowler. He was a member of Westview Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Clinton was a dedicated family man who cared deeply about his family. He was a loving husband, daddy and papa. He thoroughly enjoyed listening to blue grass, big band, gospel and classical...

Ronald Dean Clinton, 78, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018. He was born in Rockwood, TN, son of the late Oscar Mizell Clinton and Edith Franklin Clinton Fowler. He was a member of Westview...

Doris Ballard Stanley

Doris "Minnie" Elizabeth Ballard, 74, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Kenneth D. and Margaret McGinnis Ballard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Ballard Black and Joyce Kay Hovis. She was retired after working as a surgical RN for over 37 years at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Ms. Ballard is survived by her daughter, Leslie Ballard Morris; her brother, Kenneth D. Ballard, Jr.,...

Doris "Minnie" Elizabeth Ballard, 74, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Kenneth D. and Margaret McGinnis Ballard. In addition...

Joyce Black Dallas

Joyce Curtis Black, 57, of Dallas, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born in Lincoln County to Charles Curtis and the late Elvy Hart Curtis. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a stepson Chad Black. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Tracy Black; her children Angela Clemmer, Christy Smith, and stepson Tracy Pruitt; two brothers Jimmy Curtis and Charles Curtis, Jr.; a sister Cathy...

Joyce Curtis Black, 57, of Dallas, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born in Lincoln County to Charles Curtis and the late Elvy Hart...

Randy Taylor Mount Holly

Randy Wayne Taylor, 62, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Dorothy Jean Berg Taylor and Ronald Emeninger Taylor. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons Andrew and Matthew Taylor and their mother Judith Taylor. Services for Mr. Taylor will be private.

Randy Wayne Taylor, 62, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Dorothy Jean...

Barry Elliott New London

Barry Ray Elliott, 75, of New London, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Bethany Woods Nursing Home in Albermarle. He was born in Stanly County, son of the late Jewel Harris and Miley Reeves Elliott. Services for Mr. Elliott will be held at a later date.

Barry Ray Elliott, 75, of New London, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Bethany Woods Nursing Home in Albermarle. He was born in Stanly County, son of the late Jewel Harris and Miley Reeves...

Juanita Johnson Mount Holly

Juanita Champion Johnson, 79, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2018. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of Beatrice McConnell Champion and the late E.V. Champion. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband Leon Johnson and her sisters Rachel Howington and Helen Linton. Ms. Johnson will be remembered for her love of her family, her church, and her God. Those left to cherish her memory include her...

Juanita Champion Johnson, 79, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 3, 2018. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of Beatrice McConnell Champion and the late...

Martha Smith Mount Holly

Martha Kelly Smith, 61, of Mount Holly, died Sunday, December 2, 2018. She was born in Gaston County to Nora Blalock Kelly and the late David C. Kelly, Sr. Services will be private.

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