All Obituaries

Jeffrey Allen Haynie Sr., age 57, passed away on January 12, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston county, son of the late Joyce Stevens and his step dad Alfred. Jeff will be remembered as a loving, Christian man who was happiest outdoors especially fishing. He also was an avid sports fan who enjoyed cheering on the UNC Tar Heels as well as racing, and golf. Those left to cherish his memory include his two children: Jennifer...

Jeffrey Allen Haynie Sr., age 57, passed away on January 12, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston county, son of the late Joyce Stevens and his step...

Kenneth Black Mount Holly

Kenneth Hubert Black, 77, of Mount Holly, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Clifton Butler Black and Rachel Lee Frye Black. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Black, and his son, Charles Black. Kenneth will be remembered for loving his family and his love of outdoors. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 57 years,...

Kenneth Hubert Black, 77, of Mount Holly, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Clifton...

Linda Patterson Gastonia

Linda Young Patterson, age 71, passed away on January 11, 2022 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ervin and Mary Young. Linda will be remembered as a Godly woman who loved and cared for her family with her whole heart. She was a dedicated wife mother, and Grandmother who enjoyed being out on the water. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two sisters: Becky Ward, and Brenda Farmer, and her two brothers:...

Linda Young Patterson, age 71, passed away on January 11, 2022 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ervin and Mary Young. Linda will be remembered as a...

Jeffrey Shockley Gastonia

Jeffrey Dean Shockley, age 63, passed away on January 9, 2022. He was born in Gaston county, son of the late Wallace and Gay Shockley who survives. Jeff was a one of a kind person who will be missed dearly by his family and friends. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother in law Perry Sorrow. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Kathy Shockley, his children Tracy "Nikki" Clevenger (John), and Andrea...

Jeffrey Dean Shockley, age 63, passed away on January 9, 2022. He was born in Gaston county, son of the late Wallace and Gay Shockley who survives. Jeff was a one of a kind...

Deborah Goforth Mount Holly

Deborah Duncan Goforth, 70, of Mount Holly, met Jesus face to face on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Catawba County to Colleen Duncan Kieronski and the late Thomas Adrian Duncan. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Aaron Goforth. Deborah retired from Charlotte Mecklenburg School System as a music teacher. She later went back as a teaching assistant with special needs children. Deborah was a...

Deborah Duncan Goforth, 70, of Mount Holly, met Jesus face to face on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Catawba County to Colleen Duncan Kieronski and the...

Larry Abernathy Gastonia

Larry Dean Abernathy, 71, of Gastonia, passed from this life on Saturday, January 8, 2022, and is now in the presence of his loving Lord and Savior. He was born in Gaston County to Ozell Smith Abernathy and the late Lloyd "Jack" Abernathy. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Lynn Abernathy. Larry was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of Goshen Free Will Baptist Church. Larry loved life and he loved his family, especially his...

Larry Dean Abernathy, 71, of Gastonia, passed from this life on Saturday, January 8, 2022, and is now in the presence of his loving Lord and Savior. He was born in Gaston County to Ozell Smith...

Brenda Russell

Brenda Van Dyke Russell, 78, of Mount Holly, met Jesus face to face Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born in Gaston County to the late Rev. John Alexander Van Dyke and Addie Woods Van Dyke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Walter Russell, Sr., and eight of her siblings. Brenda was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Belmont where she served as President. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Theresa Darsow and her husband Barry,...

Brenda Van Dyke Russell, 78, of Mount Holly, met Jesus face to face Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born in Gaston County to the late Rev. John Alexander Van Dyke and Addie Woods Van Dyke. In...

John Murphy Mount Holly

John Presley Murphy, 91, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born in Gaston County on October 1, 1930 and was the son of the late Claude V. and Dorcas I. Murphy. He attended Belmont High School, Burton Institute in Charlotte, and Belmont Abbey College. John was a veteran of the Korean War, having served nearly four years in the U.S. Navy. For over 40 years, he was a member of the Westview Presbyterian Church in Mount Holly. He was a member of the choir, served as a...

John Presley Murphy, 91, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born in Gaston County on October 1, 1930 and was the son of the late Claude V. and Dorcas I. Murphy. He...

Amy Armstrong Mount Holly

Amy Lynn Armstrong, 57, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late Ralph Armstrong and Edith Lucille Rick Armstrong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Armstrong. Amy was a loving spouse, mother, and grandmother. She was the most selfless person, always wanting to give, and help others. Amy had a love for animals like none other. She would rescue and...

Amy Lynn Armstrong, 57, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late Ralph Armstrong and Edith...

Shirley Sisk Belmont

On January 2, 2022, Shirley Sisk passed away at Atrium Health in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Shirley was born December 24, 1936 to Raymond and Ella Camp of Cleveland County. To know Shirley was to love her. She always had a way of making you smile with her witty sense of humor. Some of her favorite things were watching Carolina Tar Heels Basketball, all types of gardening with her favorite being red roses. Shirley worked in textiles for 20 years then became a business owner of several...

On January 2, 2022, Shirley Sisk passed away at Atrium Health in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Shirley was born December 24, 1936 to Raymond and Ella Camp of Cleveland County. To know Shirley was to...

Ruth Deese Mount Holly

Ruth Simmons Deese, aged 91, of Mount Holly died peacefully on Thursday, December 30th. 2021. Mrs. Deese was born in Gaston County, North Carolina to her parents Ernest and Dallas Simmons. Mrs. Deese is survived by her children Rita Sherrill, and Rodney Deese (Twanna) both of Mount Holly. She also is survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Deese. Mrs. Deese was a member of Second Baptist Church...

Ruth Simmons Deese, aged 91, of Mount Holly died peacefully on Thursday, December 30th. 2021. Mrs. Deese was born in Gaston County, North Carolina to her parents Ernest and Dallas...

Billie Chapman Charlotte

Billie Doris Caskey Chapman, 84, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born in Gaston County to the late James Chalmers Caskey and Dorcas Maybelle Pryor Caskey Benfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Lynn Chapman; as well as her brother, Troy Lee Pryor, and her sister, Shirley Bennett. She was a long-time member of Moores Chapel United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and lead the Young at Heart Group....

Billie Doris Caskey Chapman, 84, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born in Gaston County to the late James Chalmers Caskey and Dorcas Maybelle Pryor Caskey...

Edward Helms Charlotte

Edward "Eddie" Able Helms, 76, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Horace Helms and Betty Sharpe King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Mary Cook Helms; a brother, Joe Helms, and a sister, Judy Brown. Eddie will be remembered as one of the kindest people you would ever meet. He always had a smile and a kind word for everybody. He loved his family unconditionally...

Edward "Eddie" Able Helms, 76, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Horace Helms and Betty Sharpe King. In addition to...

Wesley Baker Alexis

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while...

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an...

Roy Fields Mount Holly

Roy Allen Fields, 72, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gaston County to the late Otis and Sally Jordan Fields. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Jordan. Roy served in the United States Navy as well as the Army National Guard. Those he leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Mary; his children, Samantha and Brandon Fields; and his sisters, Laura Wilson and Betty Bolick. Services for Mr....

Roy Allen Fields, 72, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gaston County to the late Otis and Sally Jordan Fields. In addition to his parents, he...

Charles Hagler, Sr. Stanley

Charles Lee Hagler, 73, of Stanley, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born in Union County to the late Charles Preston Hagler and Helen Rushing Hagler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Colton Robinson; as well as two sisters, Patsy Wheeler and Mary Snead. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 55 years, Pat; his children, Sharon Robinson and her husband Mark, Ronnie Hagler, Sr. and...

Charles Lee Hagler, 73, of Stanley, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Atrium Health Lincoln. He was born in Union County to the late Charles Preston Hagler and Helen Rushing...

William Felton Gastonia

William Roger Felton, 72, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to the late William Rollen Felton and Tina Elizabeth O'Donahuge Felton. Mr. Felton was an avid gardener. He had a love for raising his sheep and shagging. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Tommy Ray Felton and Timmy Ray Felton; stepdaughter, Joy Lee; his grandchildren, Emily, Rebecca, Jake, and Will...

William Roger Felton, 72, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to the late William Rollen Felton and Tina...

Alan Benjamin Davis Mount Holly

Alan Benjamin Davis of Mount Holly, NC passed away at the age of 28 on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was a kind, gentle spirit who leaves behind two parents, Randy and Karen Davis of Mount Holly, who love him more than words can express. He also leaves behind his brother, Bryan, of Matthews and his sister, Emily Davis Alexander (Landon) of Johnson City, TN. He was preceded in death by his Grandpa, Fred Harman, and Grandmother, Barbara Kennedy. Additional survivors include his Grammy, Judy...

Alan Benjamin Davis of Mount Holly, NC passed away at the age of 28 on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was a kind, gentle spirit who leaves behind two parents, Randy and Karen Davis of Mount Holly,...

R.D. Helms Cramerton

R.D. Helms "Ronald Douglas Helms", 74, of Cramerton, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Lester Wilburn Helms and Annie Lee Earnhardt Helms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Clark Helms. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Ciera Hovis and her husband, Scottie of York, South Carolina; two grandchildren, Carra and Mason Hovis; two...

R.D. Helms "Ronald Douglas Helms", 74, of Cramerton, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Lester...

Betty Vido Stanley

Betty Dixon Vido, 92, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Cherokee County to the late Ethel Williams Dixon. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death her husband Paul James Vido and by her son, Timmy Vido. Betty was a member of Wesport Baptist Church in Denver. She was a faithful woman of God who loved the Lord, her family, amd her friends with all she had. Those left to cherish her...

Betty Dixon Vido, 92, of Stanley, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Cherokee County to the late Ethel Williams Dixon. In...

Mary Oliver Belmont

Mary Frances Oliver, 84, of Belmont, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Hoyt and Inez Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Allen Oliver, Ray Oliver, and Shirley Toman. Ms. Oliver worked 12 years at Belmont Hosiery and later retired from Merita Bakery. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Tina Crisp and her husband, Larry, Kevin Tesnear and his wife, Susan, and Eddie...

Mary Frances Oliver, 84, of Belmont, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Hoyt and Inez Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was...

Bobbie Hipps Mount Holly

Bobbie B. Hipps passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday December 22, 2021 surrounded by her immediate family. She will be interred at Gaston Memorial Park and the service will be private. She is survived by her husband, two children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, all of whom loved her so, so well. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Gaston Hospice at 258 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054

Bobbie B. Hipps passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday December 22, 2021 surrounded by her immediate family. She will be interred at Gaston Memorial Park and the service will be...

Regis Stone Mount Holly

Regis Toomey Stone, age 88, of Mount Holly, passed away on December 20, 2021. She was born in Gaston county, daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn Toomey. Mrs. Stone will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Tuckaseege Baptist Church in Mount Holly where she loved and served the lord with her whole heart. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jerry Stone. Those left to...

Regis Toomey Stone, age 88, of Mount Holly, passed away on December 20, 2021. She was born in Gaston county, daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn Toomey. Mrs. Stone will be remembered...

Lisa Pack Gastonia

Lisa Benfield Pack, 55, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Larry Benfield and the late Diane Chambers Benfield. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kay Carpenter. Mrs. Benfield is survived by her husband, Barry John Pack; her sons, John Pack (Taylor), Johnathan Pack, and Jarrod Pack; her brother, Lee Benfield (Jennifer); her brother-in-law, Ed Carpenter; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, and...

Lisa Benfield Pack, 55, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Larry Benfield and the late Diane Chambers Benfield. In addition to her mother,...

Gary Herron Clover

Gary Wayne Herron, age 76, of Clover, SC went to be with the lord, Sunday December 19, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1945 in Cramerton, NC, son of the late Samuel Lee Herron and Odessa Lucille Guledge Wallace. Gary was a member Trinity Full Gospel Church in Stanley. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He loved fishing and hunting. His true passion was to serve the lord and tell others about him. He loved watching deer and spending...

Gary Wayne Herron, age 76, of Clover, SC went to be with the lord, Sunday December 19, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1945 in Cramerton, NC, son of the late Samuel Lee Herron and Odessa...

Ruth Kerley Denver

Ruth Bright Kerley, age 78, passed away on December 18, 2021 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Cherokee County SC, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Sudie Bright. She is survived by her husband of twenty-nine years Wayne Kerley; her son Marshall Cooper; two step-daughters Angela Childs, and Carol Kerley, as well as her brother Lee Bright. A service to celebrate Ruth's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday December 22, 2021 in the Chapel of Woodlawn...

Ruth Bright Kerley, age 78, passed away on December 18, 2021 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Cherokee County SC, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Sudie Bright. She is...

Margie Morrow Gastonia

Margie Loretta Morrow, 54, of Gastonia, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born in Gaston County to the late Carl Collins and Berdie Styles Collins. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Kristy McCall and her husband Greg; two granddaughters, Olivia and Gianna McCall; her mom, Delores Collins; and her siblings, Louise Collins, Johnny Collins, Jimmy Collins, Dwayne Collins, Marie Worley, Keith Collins, and Alvin Collins. A service to celebrate her...

Margie Loretta Morrow, 54, of Gastonia, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born in Gaston County to the late Carl Collins and Berdie Styles Collins. Those left to cherish...

Wanda Dahir Bessemer City

Wanda Baker Dahir, 61, of Bessemer City, met Jesus face to face on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born in Tazewell, Virginia to the late Herman Edison Baker and Omie Mitchell Blakley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, David Blakley and her siblings, Linda Williams, Michael Blakley, and Hurl Baker. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Dennis Dahir; her children, Melissa Dahir, Carol Dahir Bundy and her husband Charles, Christina...

Wanda Baker Dahir, 61, of Bessemer City, met Jesus face to face on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. She was born in Tazewell, Virginia to the late Herman Edison Baker and Omie Mitchell Blakley. In...

Tiffany Barker

Tiffany Mariah Barker, age 29 passed away on December 14, 2021. Tiffany will be remembered as a compassionate, ambitious, and creative person who would go out of her way to help anyone, including complete strangers. She loved to fish as well as listen to music on her vintage record player. She is preceded in death by her father Wayne Deese. Those left to cherrish her memory include her husband Dustin Barker, her mother Iris Wellman; her aunt Bobby Elmore...

Tiffany Mariah Barker, age 29 passed away on December 14, 2021. Tiffany will be remembered as a compassionate, ambitious, and creative person who would go out of her way to help anyone,...

Clarence Smith Jr. Mount Holly

Clarence Franklin Smith, Jr., 85, of Mount Holly, passed away at Stanley Total Living Center on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born in Gaston County to the late Clarence Franklin Smith, Sr. and Hattie Davis Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue Shepherd Smith and his brother, Jimmy Smith. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Annette McQueen; grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson and her husband, Andrew, and Ashley Howard and her...

Clarence Franklin Smith, Jr., 85, of Mount Holly, passed away at Stanley Total Living Center on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born in Gaston County to the late Clarence Franklin Smith, Sr....

Janice Pitton Charlotte

Janice Wease Pitton, age 59, passed away on Monday December 13, 2021. She was born in Cleveland county, daughter of the late Clyde and Jewel Wease. Janice will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and spending time with her cats and dogs. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her Aunt and Uncle Roger and Florence Simpson, as well as her grandmother Estelle Griffin. Those left to cherish her memory include her...

Janice Wease Pitton, age 59, passed away on Monday December 13, 2021. She was born in Cleveland county, daughter of the late Clyde and Jewel Wease. Janice will be remembered as a...

Conrad "C.D." Fitts IV Reidsville

Conrad Dovella Fitts, IV, aka "C.D.", 43, of Reidsville, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Cone Health Annie Penn Hospital. He was born in Mecklenburg County to Conrad Dovella Fitts ,III and Cynthia "Cindy" Ball Fitts. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Conrad Fitts; his nephew, David Lee Fitts, and his stepdad, Thomas Sain. In addition to his father Conrad Fitts, III and his wife Juanita, and his mother, Cindy Fitts, those left to cherish his memory...

Conrad Dovella Fitts, IV, aka "C.D.", 43, of Reidsville, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at Cone Health Annie Penn Hospital. He was born in Mecklenburg County to Conrad Dovella...

Janet Bishop Mount Holly

Janet Sue Adcock Bishop, 83, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Sam and Era Walls Adcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Troy Calvin Bishop; and her siblings, Billy, Earl, Robert, Dorothy, and Era Mae. Mrs. Bishop was retired from Gaston County Schools with over 30 years of service. After retirement, she and her husband Troy owned and operated a day care. She was a member of Catawba...

Janet Sue Adcock Bishop, 83, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Sam and Era Walls Adcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Michael Stancil Mount Holly

Michael Wayne Stancil, 70, of Mount Holly, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 13, 2021. He was born in Gaston County to the late Preston and Leola Sykes Stancil. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Melba Cranford, Frances Elrod, Robert Stancil, and Dorothy Hill, as well as his companion, Susan Stancil. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Michelle Stancil; his brothers, Steve Stancil and his wife Alice and Jimmy Stancil and his wife...

Michael Wayne Stancil, 70, of Mount Holly, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 13, 2021. He was born in Gaston County to the late Preston and Leola Sykes Stancil. In addition to his parents,...

Rosemary Moore Lowell

Rosemary Sutton Moore, 69, of Lowell died December 11th, 2021, she was the daughter of the late Jesse "June" and Betty Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Philip R. Moore. Those left to cherish her memory include sons James William Browning and Jack Douglas Moore; Brother James "Ricky" Sutton (CeCe) and Sister Jammie Sutton Ray; two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Services for...

Rosemary Sutton Moore, 69, of Lowell died December 11th, 2021, she was the daughter of the late Jesse "June" and Betty Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Shelia Gaylor Dallas

Shelia Hamilton Gaylor passed away on Friday December 10, 2021 at her home. She is preceded in death by her father, Glen Brooks; her brother, Danny Lancaster; a granddaughter, Angel Willis; and a grandson, Samuel Jewell. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Hamilton Lancaster, her sisters: Paula Leonard, and Susan Brown, her daughters Shannon Willis, and Sherri Jewell; her grandchildren: Megan Gibson, Morgan Tessner, Makayla Davis, Mckenzie Lingerfelt, and Savannah...

Shelia Hamilton Gaylor passed away on Friday December 10, 2021 at her home. She is preceded in death by her father, Glen Brooks; her brother, Danny Lancaster; a granddaughter, Angel...

Bobby Wall Gastonia

Bobby Ray Wall, age 89, passed away on December 9, 2021 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Marion county and was the son of the late Otis and Myrtle Wall. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Dull Wall, a brother Clifton Wall Jr., and two sisters Betty Ledford and Patricia Burleson. Bobby proudly served his country as Staff Sergeant in the Army during the Korean War and was active in his community for many years...

Bobby Ray Wall, age 89, passed away on December 9, 2021 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Marion county and was the son of the late Otis and Myrtle Wall. In addition to...

Kelly Thomas

Kelly Gene Thomas, 68, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ozell Deanne Thomas. Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, Betty Summitt Thomas. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mr. Thomas will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Goshen Cemetery, North Belmont. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring for the Thomas family.

Kelly Gene Thomas, 68, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ozell Deanne Thomas. Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, Betty Summitt Thomas. A...

Gary Cooper Belmont

Gary Olen "Pop" Cooper, 77, of Belmont, NC, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2021 at his home. Born April 21, 1944, Gary was the son of the late Charlie and Ruth Cooper. In 1997, he retired from Hoechst Celanese after 19 years of service. Gary was a member of North Main Baptist Church in Mount Holly, NC. An avid fisherman, Gary loved taking his grandchildren on yearly fishing trips to the Outer Banks. He also enjoyed annual fishing trips with his buddies, camping, and...

Gary Olen "Pop" Cooper, 77, of Belmont, NC, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2021 at his home. Born April 21, 1944, Gary was the son of the late Charlie and Ruth Cooper. In...

Pauline Bridges Cramerton

Pauline Dellinger Bridges, 98, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Frank Dellinger and Dixie Sisk Dellinger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Larraine Payseur; and 9 siblings. Mrs. Bridges is survived by her children, Wanda Weathers and Jack Brown and his wife, Ellen; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; her brother, Paul David Dellinger; and a number of nieces...

Pauline Dellinger Bridges, 98, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Frank Dellinger and Dixie Sisk Dellinger. In addition to her parents,...

Cathy Smith Mount Holly

Cathy Jean Pitts Smith, 58, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was born in San Diego County, CA, daughter of Marvin Hagemann and the late Shirley McCallum Hagemann. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, John H. Smith; her son, Johnathan J. Smith and his wife, Hollie; and 4 grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Smith are pending. Condolence messages for Mrs. Smith may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring...

Cathy Jean Pitts Smith, 58, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was born in San Diego County, CA, daughter of Marvin Hagemann and the late Shirley McCallum Hagemann. Mrs....

Ethel Combs Gastonia

Ethel Correll Josey Combs, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home. She was born in Rowan County, daughter of the late Edward Josey and Mabel Menius. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Josey; her sister, Ann Benfield; and her grandson, Joshua Combs. Ms. Combs is survived by her children, Rena Combs, Cynthia (Cindy) Ferrell, Warren Combs, Paul Combs, and Nate Combs; her grandchildren, Heather Cook (Michael), Tiffany Seay (Joseph),...

Ethel Correll Josey Combs, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home. She was born in Rowan County, daughter of the late Edward Josey and Mabel Menius. In addition to her parents,...

Bertie Randall Alexis

Bertie Adair Randall, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home. She was born in Rutherford County, daughter of the late James Berton Adair and Edisto McDaniel Adair. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Edith Tucker. Mrs. Randall is survived by her husband of 72 years, Dorsey Chivous Randall; her children, Jeanne Dennis and husband, David, Kelly Randall and wife, Julie, Mike Randall and wife, Debbie, and Chris Randall and wife, Stephanie; her...

Bertie Adair Randall, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her home. She was born in Rutherford County, daughter of the late James Berton Adair and Edisto McDaniel Adair. In addition...

Billy Steele Jr. Stanley

Billy Clinton Steele, Jr., 42, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. Mr. Steele is survived by his father, Billy Clinton Steele; his mother, Marylene Davis Baucom and his step-father, Joe Baucom; his sister, Laura Leigh Costner and her husband, Shane; his aunts, Rebecca Bryant, Seba Ann Steele, Louise Swaim, and Frances Caulfield; his uncles, Lee Roy Steele, Ben Steele, Jr., James Davis, Bobby Davis, and Kenneth Davis; his nieces, Karissa Costner and Kayley Chaney; his nephew, Kylen...

Billy Clinton Steele, Jr., 42, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. Mr. Steele is survived by his father, Billy Clinton Steele; his mother, Marylene Davis Baucom and his step-father, Joe...

Hugh Penson Mount Holly

Hugh Edward Penson, 88, of Mount Holly, passed away at home on Monday, November 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Forest City, North Carolina to the late Madge Scruggs Penson and Boyd Penson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Jay Downey and his brother Nelson Downey. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lola Rust Penson; his children, Cathy Lynn Penson and Rhonda Ann Penson; his granddaughter, Aleigha Mae Wheeler;...

Hugh Edward Penson, 88, of Mount Holly, passed away at home on Monday, November 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Forest City, North Carolina to the late Madge Scruggs...

Gaither Drum Mount Holly

Gaither Cleotus Drum, 81, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to the late Gaither Alexander Drum and Lois Yarborough Lorance Drum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Addie Rose Rhyne Drum and his son, Jason Drum. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Keith Drum and his wife Frankie; his brother, Darrell Drum; his grandchildren, Eric Drum and his wife, Victoria,...

Gaither Cleotus Drum, 81, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to the late Gaither Alexander Drum and Lois...

Cynthia Campbell Belmont

Cynthia Miller Mitchell Campbell, 61, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Roy Steven Miller and Barbara Jean Helms Miller. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Grady Campbell; children, Ashley Herms and her husband Timothy, Alexis Mitchell, and Daniel Mitchell; step-children, Tonya Hammon and her husband Jeff, and Jennifer Wilson and her husband Marc;...

Cynthia Miller Mitchell Campbell, 61, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 19, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late...

Peggy Helms Mount Holly

Peggy Jean Winkler Helms passed away on November 19th 2021. Mrs. Helms was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Charles Woodrow Winkler and Rachel Juanita Smith. She worked many years with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and was the owner of Suntanz Tanning Salon in Mount Holly. Mrs. Helms was active in the National Organization of Women, the Mount Holly Community Relief Organization. She loved feeding all Gods critters and creatures. ...

Peggy Jean Winkler Helms passed away on November 19th 2021. Mrs. Helms was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Charles Woodrow Winkler and Rachel Juanita Smith....

Jessica McNabb Mount Holly

Jessica Lyn McNabb age 39 passed away on November 18th. 2021. Jessica was born in Mecklenburg County North Carolina. Jessica is survived by her parents Dwight and Beth Rhyne of Mount Holly, and her son Braylon Tanner McNabb, sister Joni Elizabeth McNabb, two brothers, David Rhyne and spouse Kelsie, Christopher Rhyne and spouse Alex, nieces Hailey Pillow and Emma Rhyne and nephew Jackson Rhyne; as well as her father Johnnie McNabb, Jr., and half brother Johnnie McNabb III. ...

Jessica Lyn McNabb age 39 passed away on November 18th. 2021. Jessica was born in Mecklenburg County North Carolina. Jessica is survived by her parents Dwight and Beth Rhyne of Mount...

Nancy Owen Stanley

Stanley, Nancy Marie Guida Owen, 71, died November 17, 2021. She was born in Wilmington Delaware, daughter of the late Frank M. Guida, Sr. and Virginia Sharp Guida Tofaute. She was a former accountant with the VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida and had recently resided at the Stanley Total Living Center. She was a member of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont. Survivors include two sons Mike Owen and wife Valerie, and their daughter Roxie Bella who was the pride of...

Stanley, Nancy Marie Guida Owen, 71, died November 17, 2021. She was born in Wilmington Delaware, daughter of the late Frank M. Guida, Sr. and Virginia Sharp Guida Tofaute. She was a former...

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