All Obituaries

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...

Shirley Bradshaw Stanley

Stanley. Shirley Mae Reid Bradshaw, 94, died March 23, 2019. The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Stanley, with the visitation beginning at 12 noon. Interment will follow in the Bradshaw family plot in the Stanley Cemetery.

Stanley. Shirley Mae Reid Bradshaw, 94, died March 23, 2019. The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Stanley, with the visitation beginning at 12 noon....

Ralph Farnsworth, III Gastonia

Ralph Edwin Farnsworth, III, 66, of Gastonia, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Ralph Edwin Farnsworth, Jr. and Martha Elizabeth Patat Farnsworth. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Shelby Michael Farnsworth; children Bryan Farnsworth and his wife Amy and Dawn Farnsworth Mauldin and her husband Eddie; siblings William "Bill" Farnsworth and his wife Kay, Nancy Chandler, and Jimmy Farnsworth...

Ralph Edwin Farnsworth, III, 66, of Gastonia, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Ralph Edwin Farnsworth, Jr. and Martha...

Yvonne Winchester Stanley

Yvonne Jewel Lewis Winchester, 65, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Wake County, daughter of Peggy Jewell Vance Lewis Travison and the late, John P. Lewis. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Charles Travison. Mrs. Winchester is survived by her husband of 49 years, Ernie Pyle Winchester; her daughter, Julie Winchester Jenkins and her husband, Buddy; her son, Charles Clayton Winchester; her...

Yvonne Jewel Lewis Winchester, 65, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Wake County, daughter of Peggy Jewell Vance Lewis Travison and the...

Rebecca Clark Stanley

Rebecca Mae Craig Clark, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Lee and Zona Hord Craig. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her husband, Lester Marlon Clark; daughters, Jovita Brumley and Jennifer Buchanan and her husband, Kendall; her sons, Jered Clark and his wife, Natashia and Joshua Clark; her sisters, Betty Killman and Joyce Burden and her husband, Nelson; her brother, Bobby Craig and his...

Rebecca Mae Craig Clark, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Lee and Zona Hord Craig. A loving wife, mother and...

Lewis "Eddie" Rudisill Mount Holly

Lewis Edwin "Eddie" Rudisill crossed the river to be with our Lord and Savior on March 17, 2019. He was retired from Mecklenburg County Building Standards where he was an Electrical Inspector. He was a Vietnam Veteran, and a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the NC Bee Keepers. Eddie was a very active member of the community and a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents Lewis G. Rudisill and Natalie...

Lewis Edwin "Eddie" Rudisill crossed the river to be with our Lord and Savior on March 17, 2019. He was retired from Mecklenburg County Building Standards where he was an...

Glophia Parnell Mount Holly

Glophia Fuller Parnell, 93, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Bryson City, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Sutton Fuller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death a granddaughter Pamela C. Woods as well as two brothers, and five sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of almost 62 years, Vernon Parnell; children Karen Carroll and her...

Glophia Fuller Parnell, 93, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Bryson City, daughter of the late...

Joyce Jones Lawndale

Joyce Sisk Jones, 75, of Lawndale, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Atrium Health in Shelby. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clyde Leroy Sisk and Ila Lee Drye Sisk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Teresa Rizkallah. Those left to cherish her memory include her children John Hawn, James "Tommy" Duncan and his wife Teri, and Dianne Ingle and her husband Glen; a granddaughter Tamara Oxendine; and numerous other...

Joyce Sisk Jones, 75, of Lawndale, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Atrium Health in Shelby. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clyde Leroy Sisk and Ila Lee Drye Sisk. ...

Helen Alwran Mount Holly

Helen Benfield Alwran, 98, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Thomas and Ina Lawing Benfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Harley Alwran. She is survived by her daughter, Dolores Alwran Helton and her husband, Benny; her son, Harley Alwran and his wife, Linda; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Alwran will be held at 2:30 pm on...

Helen Benfield Alwran, 98, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Thomas and Ina Lawing Benfield. In addition to her parents, she was...

Mae Hewitt Charlotte

Mae Louise Weathers Arndt Hewitt, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Avery Weathers; her first husband, Johnny B. Arndt; and her second husband, Clyde Eugene Hewitt. Mrs. Hewitt is survived by her niece, Diane Sheriff. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hewitt will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Mountain Island Community Church, 4316 Mount Holly-Huntersville Rd., Charlotte....

Mae Louise Weathers Arndt Hewitt, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Avery Weathers; her first husband,...

April Bowman Belmont

April Cynthia Bowman, 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Erwin Haram Bowman and Mary Ellen Rodgers Bowman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Bowman and her grandmother, Addie Rodgers. She is survived by her sister, Robin McDonald and her husband, Eddie; her brother, Jeff Bowman and his wife, Barbara; nephews, Donnie Rush and Chad Rush and his wife, Brandy; and her extended family,...

April Cynthia Bowman, 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Erwin Haram Bowman and Mary Ellen Rodgers Bowman. In addition to her...

Jeffery Scott Hudson Denver

Jeffery Scott Hudson, 56, of Denver, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2019 after a courageous battle with frontotemporal lobe dementia. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Linda Cline Hudson and the late Jerry Wayne Hudson. After high school, Scott attended Western Carolina University and UNCC. He was Vice President of Operations for 32 years for H&H Distribution Services and Southeastern Logistics. He was very athletic and had a passion...

Jeffery Scott Hudson, 56, of Denver, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2019 after a courageous battle with frontotemporal lobe dementia. He was born in Mecklenburg...

Dannie Worley Kings Mountain

Dannie Thomas Worley, 64, of Kings Mountain, died Friday, March 8, 2019 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was born in Columbus, NC, son of the late J.A. Worley and Retha Worley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Perry, Johnny, and Terry Worley. Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers Carl Worley and his wife Susie, Ricky Worley, and Mike Worley; a granddaughter Amanda Anderson; and his caretaker and special niece...

Dannie Thomas Worley, 64, of Kings Mountain, died Friday, March 8, 2019 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was born in Columbus, NC, son of the late J.A. Worley and Retha Worley. ...

Robert Graves Gastonia

Robert Harley Graves, 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was born in Anson County, son of the late Clyde William Graves and Lena Liles Graves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Glendora Hudson, Bill Graves, and Barry Graves; and his father-in-law, Fred Lee Melton. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Melton Graves; his children, Kimberly Dawn Graves and Scott Lee Graves and his wife, Karen; his...

Robert Harley Graves, 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was born in Anson County, son of the late Clyde William Graves and Lena Liles Graves. In addition to his parents, he was...

Robert Holmes Mount Holly

Robert Wade Holmes, 52, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at home. He was born in Gaston County, son of Robert C. Holmes and Geraldine Caldwell Holmes. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Elizabeth Holmes; and his grandparents, Charles and Voneata Holmes and Frank and Edna Caldwell. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Robert Wade "Robbie" Holmes, II; his fiancé, Stephanie...

Robert Wade Holmes, 52, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at home. He was born in Gaston County, son of Robert C. Holmes and Geraldine Caldwell Holmes. He was preceded in death by his sister,...

Betty Shelton Dallas

Betty Faye Jenkins Shelton, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Henry Lathern Jenkins and Luteshia Hawkins Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Leroy Shelton; and her daughter, Pamela Mae Shelton. Mrs. Shelton is survived by her daughter, Leann S. Abernathy and her husband, Andy; her sisters, Kay Jenkins Keever and her husband, Larry A. Keever and Anne Jenkins Hale and her...

Betty Faye Jenkins Shelton, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Henry Lathern Jenkins and Luteshia Hawkins Jenkins. In...

Nellie Price Mount Holly

Nellie Mae Buchanan Bynum Price, 93, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born in Jackson County, NC, daughter of the late Gola and Mary Derrick Buchanan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Alvin W. Bynum and Doyle M. Price; her son, Ronnie Steven Bynum; sisters, Zelda Lanham and Velma Bishop; brother, Clyde Buchanan; grandchildren, Stephen Craig Breedlove, Eugene Tyner and Jennifer Bynum. Mrs. Price is survived by her children, Jean Helton and...

Nellie Mae Buchanan Bynum Price, 93, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born in Jackson County, NC, daughter of the late Gola and Mary Derrick Buchanan. In addition to her parents she...

Lawrence Hovis Mount Holly

Lawrence "Larry" Conrad Hovis, 80, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, son of the late Claude A. Hovis, Sr. and Eula Garrison Hovis. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and had retired from Duke Energy. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Stanley where he served as a Deacon, participated in mission trips with the NC Baptist Men's Association. He was also a member of the Gaston Agricultural, Mechanical, Textile Restoration Association (GAMTRA)...

Lawrence "Larry" Conrad Hovis, 80, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, son of the late Claude A. Hovis, Sr. and Eula Garrison Hovis. He was a U.S. Air...

Thomas Rumfelt Gastonia

Thomas Lee Rumfelt, 96, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Thomas and Minnie Rumfelt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Haney Rumfelt; and his brothers, Don and Bill Rumfelt. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his two sons, Tommy Rumfelt and Ronnie Rumfelt and his wife, Linda; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will hold a private service to celebrate the...

Thomas Lee Rumfelt, 96, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Thomas and Minnie Rumfelt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Evelyn Suddreth Gastonia

Evelyn Maxine Hurst Suddreth, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Hubert Monroe Hurst and Helen Margaret Morris Hurst. She is survived by her sister, Helen Marie Calhoun and her aunt, Doris M. Bailey. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia with Rev. Junior Morris officiating. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting...

Evelyn Maxine Hurst Suddreth, 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Hubert Monroe Hurst and Helen Margaret Morris Hurst. She...

Clara Norris Stanley

Clara Bee Strickland Norris, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born in Alabama, daughter of the late Barney and Adus Floyd Strickland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Wilburn Norris. She is survived by her children, Debra N. Wauters, Stephen Norris, Mark G. Norris and Lisa N. Perry; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Norris will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, March 1,...

Clara Bee Strickland Norris, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born in Alabama, daughter of the late Barney and Adus Floyd Strickland. In addition to her parents, she...

William Gyier

William Quentin Gyier, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was born in Cumberland, Tennessee, son of the late Ovella Kale. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kay Gyier; and two grandchildren, Angel Grindstaff and Timothy Ray Gyier. Mr. Gyier is survived by his children, Tina Grindstaff, Velma Emerson, Quentin Gyier, Deborah Howard and her husband, Scott, and William Gyier and his wife, Joanna; fourteen grandchildren; and...

William Quentin Gyier, 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was born in Cumberland, Tennessee, son of the late Ovella Kale. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his...

John Dover Belmont

John Henry "Butch" Dover, 72, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Eileen Dover Morgan. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Horton Dover; his children, Angela Kay Marlowe, Beth Anne Cribb, and Jason Patrick Cribb; his grandchildren, Jeffrey Marlowe, Zack Marlowe, Allison Marlowe, Kaitlin Cribb, Laura Cribb, Cassie Cribb and Chance Cribb; a great-grandson,...

John Henry "Butch" Dover, 72, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Eileen Dover Morgan. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...

Berry Nicks, Sr. Mount Holly

Berry William Nicks, Sr, 82, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Edgar Franklin and Christine Waters Nicks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Paul and Raymond. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Brenda Sue Welch Nicks; children Ed Nicks and wife Teresa of Gastonia, Lisa House and husband Mitch...

Berry William Nicks, Sr, 82, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of...

Bradine Lingerfelt Mount Holly

Francis Bradine Wilkinson Lingerfelt, 86, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Avery Houston Wilkinson and Lois Hawn Wilkinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters Sarah Reece and Dot Holland, and a brother-in-law Willie Holland. Bradine was a banker working in numerous roles for 41 years. In her spare...

Francis Bradine Wilkinson Lingerfelt, 86, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Gaston County,...

Archie Huskins Stanley

Archie Lee Huskins, 89 of Stanley went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born December 15, 1929 to the late Lelah and Levi Huskins. He served honorably in the US Army, graduated from Stanley High School and married his wife of 62 years Carolyn. He was a devoted husband, fun loving daddy and a beloved Pop. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Huskins, daughters Jo-Amber Junker, husband Aubrey, and Carolyn T. Huskins, grandson Matthew Junker wife Amanda,...

Archie Lee Huskins, 89 of Stanley went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born December 15, 1929 to the late Lelah and Levi Huskins. He served honorably in the US Army,...

James "Jim" Lockridge Mount Holly

James "Jim" David Lockridge, 73, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born in Goldthwaite, Texas, son of the late Oscar Young Lockridge and Azalea Estell Spurlock Lockridge. James served our country in the United States Army. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Betty Cornelison; three sons James Lockridge and his wife Jill, Jody Lockridge, and Jason Lockridge; two grandsons Conor and Jamey Lockridge; and his siblings Pat,...

James "Jim" David Lockridge, 73, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born in Goldthwaite, Texas, son of the late Oscar Young Lockridge and Azalea Estell...

Roger "Mark" Baumgardner Charlotte

Roger Marcus "Mark" Baumgardner, 82, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord and reunite with his loving wife, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Mark was born in Gaston County, son of the late William B. and Etta Abernathy Baumgardner. Mark was a Godly man who cherished his family and friends. He never met a stranger and was happy and always smiling. He loved to eat and every meal was the best he had ever eaten. He was certainly grateful for all God gave...

Roger Marcus "Mark" Baumgardner, 82, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord and reunite with his loving wife, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Mark was born in Gaston County, son of...

Maggie Hembree Concord

Maggie Lee Skidmore Hembree, 93, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born in Bryson City to the late Olie Skidmore and Bertha Miranda Cooper Skidmore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Perley Nichols and Frank Hembree. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Barbara Nichols Mauney and her husband Michael, Lonnie Nichols and his wife Sandra, and Tammy Loudermilk Karpik and her husband Bill;...

Maggie Lee Skidmore Hembree, 93, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born in Bryson City to the late Olie Skidmore and Bertha Miranda Cooper Skidmore. In...

Opal Burgin Alexis

Opal Brotherton Burgin, 85, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Marvin and Hattie Mae Howard Brotherton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Coy J. Burgin, five brothers, two sisters, and three great grandchildren. Opal was the valedictorian of her class at Rocks Springs High School, worked as an insurance agent for 31 years, served as a 4H Leader, was a...

Opal Brotherton Burgin, 85, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Marvin and Hattie Mae Howard...

Sydney Johnson Hickory

Sydney Watts Johnson, 82, of Hickory, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Carolina Caring Hospice House, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 5, 1936, in Gaston County. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister; and a friend to all. She touched the lives of all who knew her and our beautiful memories will be forever cherished. She was a devoted member of Sweetwater Baptist Church for 41 years, and served the ministry with a special dedication to teach children the love...

Sydney Watts Johnson, 82, of Hickory, passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Carolina Caring Hospice House, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 5, 1936, in Gaston County. She was a beloved...

Rebecca Foster Belmont

Rebecca Sue Sisk Foster, 75, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Herman Cecil Sisk and Inez Biddy Sisk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Reginald Franklin Foster, a son Dennis Foster; two brothers David and Joey Sisk, and a sister Barbara McGinnis. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Carolyn Cook (Steve), Tammy Foster,...

Rebecca Sue Sisk Foster, 75, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Herman Cecil Sisk and...

Randy Lanham

Randy Tyrone Lanham, 69, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Fred and Zelda Buchanan Lanham. Randy served 20 years on the Mount Holly Lifesaving Crew where he held the position of Captain for 2 years. He was a member of the Mount Holly Masonic Lodge and the Belmont American Legion. Randy also served our country as a US Marine. Those left to cherish his memory include his...

Randy Tyrone Lanham, 69, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 13, 2019. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Fred and Zelda Buchanan Lanham. ...

Jacob Hendrix Charlotte

Jacob C. Hendrix, 94, passed away on February 13, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jacob and Carrie Hansel Hendrix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Burnette Hendrix; his daughter, Wanda Hendrix; his granddaughter, Christy Cook; three sisters; and one brother. Mr. Hendrix was a lifetime member of Thrift Baptist Church, Charlotte. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran, where he served as a medic in the Pacific theater. He...

Jacob C. Hendrix, 94, passed away on February 13, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jacob and Carrie Hansel Hendrix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

John Winecoff, Jr. Charlotte

John Kenneth Winecoff, Jr., 80, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born in Cabarrus County, son of the late John Kenneth Winecoff and Agnes Osborne Winecoff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Burnice Lee Winecoff; and his brother, Billy Ray Winecoff. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of Berryhill Baptist Church, Charlotte, and a member of the James K. Polk Masonic Lodge 759, Pineville, NC. He was retired from Charlotte Mecklenburg...

John Kenneth Winecoff, Jr., 80, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. He was born in Cabarrus County, son of the late John Kenneth Winecoff and Agnes Osborne Winecoff. In addition to his...

Iva (Lucy) Sweatt Stanley

Iva Lucille (Lucy) Passmore Sweatt, 92, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was born in Lancaster County, SC, daughter of the late Shirley E. Passmore and Flora Powers Passmore Blackmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Shirley Passmore, Jr.; and her sister-in-law, Doris Passmore. She was an RN and worked for Presbyterian Hospital for over 25 years. She is survived by her two sons, Johnny Sweatt, and his wife, Cathy, and Charles Sweatt; her...

Iva Lucille (Lucy) Passmore Sweatt, 92, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019. She was born in Lancaster County, SC, daughter of the late Shirley E. Passmore and Flora Powers Passmore Blackmon....

James Hamrick Mount Holly

James Clayton Hamrick, 83, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Harvey and Maude Johnson Hamrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Muriel Lee Crawford Hamrick. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Jimmy Clayton Hamrick, Jerry Dean Hamrick, Bonnie Denise Hamrick, Karen Renee Hamrick Wells (Roscoe), Nina...

James Clayton Hamrick, 83, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late...

Michael Gilliland Gastonia

Michael Ray Gilliland, 56, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born in Gaston County to Earl Ray Gilliland and Sarah Reese Gilliland. He was preceded in death by a sister Jennifer Gilliland Farmer and a nephew Josh Gilliland. Those left to cherish his memory include his parents; siblings Earl Lee Gilliland (Jackie), Steven Vance Gilliland, Barbara Gilliland Mims (Darren); nieces and nephews Emily, Elizabeth, Jesse, Jimmy, Tyler, Brittany, Diddle,...

Michael Ray Gilliland, 56, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born in Gaston County to Earl Ray Gilliland and Sarah Reese Gilliland. He was preceded in death by...

Diane Phifer Marsvhille

Diane Newell Phifer, 68, of Marshville, returned home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2019 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Richard Dan Newell and Betty Lou Clark Newell. Diane was a long time member of Thrift Baptist Church in Charlotte. Diane gave birth to her beloved son on April 21, 1986. Anyone who knew Diane knew Eric. ...

Diane Newell Phifer, 68, of Marshville, returned home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2019 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family at Levine Dickson Hospice...

Gary Swink Mount Holly

Gary Michael Swink, 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born in Cabarrus County, son of the late Harvey and Daisy Swink. He attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church and Celebrate Recovery. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Viola Black Swink; sisters-in-law, Greta Ghormley and Barbara Derrickson; brother-in-law, William Black; his step-bothers and step-sisters; and many cousins. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2019...

Gary Michael Swink, 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born in Cabarrus County, son of the late Harvey and Daisy Swink. He attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church and Celebrate...

Karla Laws Belmont

Karla Dee Erickson Laws, 63, of Belmont, NC, transitioned to Heaven on February 5, 2019, surrounded by family at Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. She was born in Bellflower, California, to Alvin Elsworth and Mamie Marie Erickson. Karla was manager at Nichols Food Store in downtown Belmont, for over 22 years. This is also where she met her future husband and love of her life, Gary Laws. Karla became a local icon, due to her countless hours...

Karla Dee Erickson Laws, 63, of Belmont, NC, transitioned to Heaven on February 5, 2019, surrounded by family at Levine-Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. She was born in...

Dr. Joel Huneycutt Lake Wylie, SC

Dr. Joel B. Huneycutt, 94, died peacefully at home among family and friends on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Sederholm Huneycutt; his second wife, Ann Bissell Huneycutt; and his son, David Christopher Huneycutt. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate. He had an OB/GYN practice for over 25 years in Rock Hill, SC and served on the Board at Piedmont Medical Center. He is survived by his brother, Charles A....

Dr. Joel B. Huneycutt, 94, died peacefully at home among family and friends on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Sederholm Huneycutt; his second wife,...

Robert Floyd Mount Holly

Robert Lee Floyd, born March 28 1967 in Charlotte, went home to be the with the Lord February 3, 2019 at 51 years old. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Howard Lee Floyd and Nancy Waits Floyd; a sister Patricia Ann Floyd; and his grandparents Helen, Henry, and Ednea Floyd. He leaves behind four children that will miss him dearly and loved him more than life itself. He was a wonderful uncle to his nieces and nephews who also loved him dearly. Those...

Robert Lee Floyd, born March 28 1967 in Charlotte, went home to be the with the Lord February 3, 2019 at 51 years old. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Howard Lee Floyd and...

Paul Marr Belmont

Paul Calvin Marr, 73, of Belmont, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to the late Joe Calvin Marr and Virginia Hale Marr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Chad Marr, a granddaughter Haley Marr, two sisters Judy and Connie, and a brother Allen. Paul served in the US Marines where he was awarded two Purple Hearts. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years Gail...

Paul Calvin Marr, 73, of Belmont, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to the late Joe Calvin Marr and Virginia Hale Marr. In...

Everette Beaty Charlotte

Everette Reid Beaty, 88, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Edgar Davidson Beaty and Mary Margaret George Beaty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth Beaty, Clara Flowers, Betty Rinehardt and Elizabeth Price. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a military police officer in Korea. He was retired from Eastern Airlines and Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church. He was a 32nd...

Everette Reid Beaty, 88, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Edgar Davidson Beaty and Mary Margaret George Beaty. In addition to his parents,...

Shealy Scruggs Charlotte

Shealy Edsel Scruggs, 92, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born in Cherokee County, SC, son of the late Thomas Clayton and Mamie Hammett Scruggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Jolly Scruggs; his son, Randall Mark Scruggs; his brother, A.D. Scruggs; sisters, Julia Godfrey and Jerene S. Hucks; half-brother, Kurt Scruggs and half-sister, Lily Pennington. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a military police...

Shealy Edsel Scruggs, 92, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was born in Cherokee County, SC, son of the late Thomas Clayton and Mamie Hammett Scruggs. In addition to his parents, he...

Cathy Stowe Mount Holly

Cathy Edwards Stowe, 51, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County to the late William Arcmas Edwards and Mary Parker Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Joyce West and a brother Danny Edwards. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Mike Stowe; sons Bundy Stowe and wife Jessica and Mitchell Stowe and wife Toni; two brothers David and Charles Edwards; and four grandchildren...

Cathy Edwards Stowe, 51, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County to the late William Arcmas Edwards and Mary Parker Edwards. In...

Kenneth Bolton Belmont

Kenneth Ray Bolton, 60, of Belmont, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Margaret Wilson Bolton and Grady Lee Bolton, Sr. Kenny was a self employed general contractor by trade. He was a volunteer firefighter and EMT with West Mecklenburg Fire Department, a member of Mecklenburg Hunt Club, and a member of Oakgrove Baptist Church. Kenny was a deacon, taught RA's and youth and went on...

Kenneth Ray Bolton, 60, of Belmont, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Margaret Wilson Bolton and Grady Lee...

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