All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Polson, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Carlie J. Jarrett and Grace Whaley Jarrett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wylie Nelson Polson. She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Hicks and husband, Jeff and Lori Polson; her grandson, Caleb Hicks and great-granddaughter, McKinlee Hicks. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Polson will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July...

Patricia Ann Polson, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Carlie J. Jarrett and Grace Whaley Jarrett. In addition to her parents,...

Nolia Ann Coleman Belmont

Nolia Ann Haney Coleman, 75, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Edward Buddy Haney and Annie Lee McCarn Haney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Coleman and a son Tommy Joe Hicks. Ann will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who be greatly missed. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Vickie Worley, Gala Mauldin...

Nolia Ann Haney Coleman, 75, of Belmont, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Edward Buddy Haney and Annie Lee McCarn...

Claud Welch Stanley

Our dear Claud Wesley Welch, at the age of 71, passed on June 30, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Cedartown, GA in 1948 and was the son of Claude Eugene Welch and Mildred Bullard Welch. Claud was proud of his roots and cherished sharing his origins with his family. Claud proudly served in the United States Army from January 1969 through January 1989. During his 20 years of service, Claud was stationed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Claud retired from...

Our dear Claud Wesley Welch, at the age of 71, passed on June 30, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Cedartown, GA in 1948 and was the son of Claude Eugene Welch...

Richard Rorie Charlotte

Richard Earl Rorie, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home, with his daughter by his side. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Walter and Mary Elizabeth Thompson Rorie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Patsy Dianne Hoard Rorie; and his sister, Dorothy McQueen. Mr. Rorie is survived by his daughter, Tammy Rorie Hernandez and her husband, Ruti; his brother, Allen Rorie and his wife, Christine; and his grandchildren,...

Richard Earl Rorie, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home, with his daughter by his side. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Walter and Mary Elizabeth Thompson...

Howard Johnson Charlotte

Howard Lee Johnson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Johnson was a U.S. Navy Veteran having retired after 20 years of faithful service to his Country. A full obituary for Mr. Johnson is forthcoming. Services for Mr. Johnson will be private. Burial, with military honors, will be at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunset Road Baptist Church, 2317 Sunset Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216 or to Carolina Caring...

Howard Lee Johnson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Johnson was a U.S. Navy Veteran having retired after 20 years of faithful service to his...

Elzie Hicks Mount Holly

Elzie Virgil Hicks, 70, of Mount Holly, NC passed away at his home on June 28, 2020. Elzie was born on October 6, 1949 to the late Virgil and Etta Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Carol, Wanda, Willis, and Dennis. Elzie retired from Clariant Corporation in 2010 after 32 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Glenna Hicks; sons John Hicks and wife Kristina, Shane Hicks and Matthew Hicks, all of Mount Holly; sisters Gay Beam, Melva Pruitt and Dora Nease;...

Elzie Virgil Hicks, 70, of Mount Holly, NC passed away at his home on June 28, 2020. Elzie was born on October 6, 1949 to the late Virgil and Etta Hicks. He was also preceded in death by his...

Barry Reynolds Stanley

Barry Ray Reynolds, 56, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of Sydney Ray Reynolds and the late Lynda Clark Reynolds. He was a member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a carpenter by trade and loved woodworking, motorcycling, grilling and making ice cream. He was a dedicated family man who adored his grandchildren. In addition to his father, Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife, Michelle Bailey Reynolds; his children, Heather Reynolds Rhyne...

Barry Ray Reynolds, 56, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of Sydney Ray Reynolds and the late Lynda Clark Reynolds. He was a member of Stanley Pentecostal...

Ellis Brotherton Stanley

Ellis Hoyle Brotherton, 77, of Stanley, died Saturday, June 27 at his home. He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Yates Hoyle Brotherton and Vera McCall Proctor Brotherton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Gloria Lineberger. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 58 years Linda Helton Brotherton; his children Eric Brotherton and his wife Marianne; Wendy Stockman and her wife Wendy Coleman; and grandchildren Sierra Martin and her...

Ellis Hoyle Brotherton, 77, of Stanley, died Saturday, June 27 at his home. He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Yates Hoyle Brotherton and Vera McCall Proctor Brotherton. In addition to...

Forrest Armstrong

Forrest Avery Armstrong went home to be with our lord Jesus Christ on June 26, 2020. He was born in Gaston County on October 30, 1931 to the late Aylese Ballard and Clarence Armstrong. He was retired from Carolina Freight and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Stanley where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, on many committees and sang in the choir. He served on the Board of Stanley Total Living Center. He was a volunteer with the Baptist Men of NC and went on many...

Forrest Avery Armstrong went home to be with our lord Jesus Christ on June 26, 2020. He was born in Gaston County on October 30, 1931 to the late Aylese Ballard and Clarence Armstrong. He was...

William Givens Mount Holly

William Ray Givens, 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late William Robert Givens and Sarah Sue Bolick Givens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Frances Cunningham Givens. Mr. Givens was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in Vietnam. He had a passion for the Lord and abundant love for his family and friends. He was a lover of all things trains, especially diesel locomotives. He...

William Ray Givens, 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late William Robert Givens and Sarah Sue Bolick Givens. In addition to his parents, he was...

Konda Thomas Gastonia

Konda Sikes Thomas, 63, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Leila Gardner Clippard. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her former husband and companion, Johnny Pritchard; and her sister, Phyllis Ingle. Konda was born with a green thumb and could give a long-lasting life to any plant. In addition to gardening, she enjoyed spending time with her dogs. Konda is survived by her sons, Michael Thomas McDaniel, II and...

Konda Sikes Thomas, 63, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Leila Gardner Clippard. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by...

Vickie Eller Mount Holly

Vickie Ann Lawing Eller, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Julius Robert Lawing and Dorothy Lingerfelt Lawing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Starlene Mayne; her siblings, Judy Lawing, Wendy Lawing, Sylvia Rhodes, Jerry Lawing and Carolyn Ramsey. Mrs. Eller is survived by her husband of 34 years, Bernard Wayne Eller; her children, Tonya Mayne Hartsoe and Steven Lamar...

Vickie Ann Lawing Eller, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Julius Robert Lawing and Dorothy Lingerfelt Lawing. In...

Betty Abernathy Alexis

Betty Ann Rhyne Abernathy, 90, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. She was born in Dallas, NC, daughter of the late Paul Emanuel and Rean Eugenia Cloninger Rhyne and was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years John Barkley Abernathy Raised in a farming family with deep Christian values, Betty Ann was very proud of her heritage. Growing up in rural America during a tough time strengthened Betty Ann as a person with deep values. She always...

Betty Ann Rhyne Abernathy, 90, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. She was born in Dallas, NC, daughter of the late Paul Emanuel and Rean Eugenia...

John Kirkland Charlotte

John Harlan Kirkland, 73, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home. He was born in Bryson City, NC, son of the late Robert Edward Kirkland and Ida Watson Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Gail Gunter Kirkland; his children, John Lee Kirkland (Crystal), Robert Eugene Kirkland (Christine Rutherford), Wendy Renee Norris (Mike) and Atoshia Marie Kirkland (Michael); his siblings, Drama Woody (Charles) and Wanda Ballew; his grandchildren,...

John Harlan Kirkland, 73, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home. He was born in Bryson City, NC, son of the late Robert Edward Kirkland and Ida Watson Kirkland. Mr....

Glen Dodd

Glen Jackson Dodd, 52. of Charlotte, died on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Stephens County, Georgia, son of Donna Howard Dodd and Morris Jackson Dodd. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Barry Nunnally. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother; a brother Randy Dodd of Mount Airy, Georgia; a sister Crystal Dodd Nunnally of Toccoa, Georgia; as well as three nieces and two nephews...

Glen Jackson Dodd, 52. of Charlotte, died on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Stephens County, Georgia, son of Donna Howard Dodd...

Judith Johnson

Judith Dellinger Johnson, 78, passed away on June 13, 2020. A lifelong resident of Stanley, she was preceded in death by her parents, Stewart and Ruth Dellinger of Stanley and her sister, Rosemary Easton of Oxford, NC. Judith was a graduate of Peace College in Raleigh and the University of Kentucky. She formerly served as Mayor of Stanley and was President of McLurd and Dellinger Insurance for 28 years. She spent countless time in support of the Gaston County Humane Society, Stanley’s...

Judith Dellinger Johnson, 78, passed away on June 13, 2020. A lifelong resident of Stanley, she was preceded in death by her parents, Stewart and Ruth Dellinger of Stanley and her sister, Rosemary...

Mamie Cole Mount Holly

Mamie Allison Cole, 98, wife of the late Charles Carroll Cole, died on Friday, June 12, 2020 at her Kelly Road home in Mount Holly. Born on January 27, 1922 in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Jerome Saunders and Ada Joy Allison. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Gladys Allison; and brothers and sisters-in-law, John Houston and Lucy Franklin Allison, and Richard Henry and Willie Howard Allison. She lived her entire life in...

Mamie Allison Cole, 98, wife of the late Charles Carroll Cole, died on Friday, June 12, 2020 at her Kelly Road home in Mount Holly. Born on January 27, 1922 in Gaston County, she was the daughter...

Donald Rieff

Mr. Donald Paul Rieff passed away peacefully on June 9,2020. Donald was born in Flushing, New York on April 16, 1946. He is preceded in death by his mother Jeannette Leek and father William Rieff and his brother Phillip Rieff. Mr. Rieff is survived by his loving wife of 51 years , Carol Rieff, his daughter Dawn Horne and her spouse Robert, his son Chris Rieff and daughter in law Karen, 3 grandchildren- Gabriel Rieff, Matthew Rieff and Amber Burkhart and her spouse Brett,...

Mr. Donald Paul Rieff passed away peacefully on June 9,2020. Donald was born in Flushing, New York on April 16, 1946. He is preceded in death by his mother Jeannette Leek and father...

Jerry Broome Gastonia

Jerry Lee Broome, 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Robert W. "Bob" Broome and Lillie Mae Thomas Broome. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, David Crews. Mr. Broome was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Louise Simms Broome; his children, Scott Broome (Debbie) and Donna Crews (Keith); his grandson,...

Jerry Lee Broome, 83, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Robert W. "Bob" Broome and Lillie Mae Thomas Broome. In addition to...

Betty Beasley Belmont

Mrs. Betty Lou Hedgepath Beasley, 84, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Leroy and Mozelle Ramsey Hedgepath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steve Allen Beasley; her grandson, Kenneth Baron Harrison; her granddaughter, Lisa Beasley; and numerous siblings. Mrs. Beasley loved her Lord and was an active and dedicated member of Springwood Church of God. She enjoyed reading, working word puzzles, shopping and...

Mrs. Betty Lou Hedgepath Beasley, 84, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Leroy and Mozelle Ramsey Hedgepath. In addition to her parents, she...

Sue Guice Gastonia

Sue Jean James Guice, 88, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Warren Franklin James and Martha Louise Huffstetler James. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Alison Guice. Mrs. Guice is survived by her children, Dawn Allison Guice Thompson and her husband, Chip and Christopher Franklin Guice; and her grandson, Dylan James Thompson and his fiance, Natalie Renee Rapp. A service to celebrate the life...

Sue Jean James Guice, 88, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Warren Franklin James and Martha Louise Huffstetler James. In addition to her...

Tony Carpenter Lincolnton

Tony Eugene Carpenter, 49, of Lincolnton passed away at his home on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born March 9, 1971 in Lincolnton to Rebecca Roseberry Lyman and the late Tony Micheal Carpenter. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Frankie Carpenter. Tony was an electrician at Freightliner Trucks, an avid RC car racer, Dallas Cowboys fan and a loving father. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters, Cora Okeefe (Josh) and Alyssa Carpenter; his mother and...

Tony Eugene Carpenter, 49, of Lincolnton passed away at his home on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born March 9, 1971 in Lincolnton to Rebecca Roseberry Lyman and the late Tony Micheal Carpenter. In...

Wanda Sigmon Alexis

Wanda Sartin Sigmon, 80, surrounded by her family and friends, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was born in Commerce, GA, daughter of the late E.M. Franklin Sartin and Edna Smith Sartin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Kenneth Dupree Sigmon; and her sister, Barbara Queen. She was a devoted and loving Christian, wife, mother and grandmother who was loved by many. "She loved more than anything else - She loved with...

Wanda Sartin Sigmon, 80, surrounded by her family and friends, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was born in Commerce, GA, daughter of the late E.M. Franklin Sartin and Edna...

Peggy Wood Mount Holly

Peggy Sue Adams Wood, 69 of Mount Holly, passed away on June 3, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late Margie and RW Adams. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Gerald Wood. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Rhonda Atchley, two sons: Bill Harrington and Steven Martin, two sisters; Dixie Adams and Donna Walker, one brother Robert Adams as well...

Peggy Sue Adams Wood, 69 of Mount Holly, passed away on June 3, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late Margie and...

Jimmy Foxx Dallas

Jimmy Ray Foxx, 68, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Perry OB Fox and Madeline Nantz Fox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Foxx and his grandfather, George O. Fox. Jimmy was an avid fisherman and loved being on the water. He had a special place in his heart for his dogs. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Cathy Meeks Foxx; his son, Robbie Foxx and his wife, Jenni; his granddaughter,...

Jimmy Ray Foxx, 68, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Perry OB Fox and Madeline Nantz Fox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Lyman Summerlin Sr.

Lyman Earl Summerlin, Sr., 88, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Wilson, North Carolina, son of the late James Thomas Summerlin and Leana Buck Summerlin. Lyman was a member of First Baptist Church in Stanley where he served as a deacon and participated in mission trips sponsored by the North Carolina Baptist Association. He retired as a mechanical engineer in 1988 from Duke Energy. Those left to...

Lyman Earl Summerlin, Sr., 88, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Wilson, North Carolina, son of the...

Robert Arrowood

Robert Lee Arrowood of Lucia (Stanley, NC) passed away Thursday May 28, 2020 at CMC in Charlotte, NC after a sudden massive stroke. He was born April 15, 1959 in Charlotte, NC to Charles Morgan Arrowood, Sr and Peggy Trull Arrowood. Robert was preceded in death by his father. In addition to his mother, left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Tonya Porter and husband Rob, Teresa Whitlock and husband David, Three grandchildren, Brandon, Brooke and Charlie. A sister Adrian May and husband...

Robert Lee Arrowood of Lucia (Stanley, NC) passed away Thursday May 28, 2020 at CMC in Charlotte, NC after a sudden massive stroke. He was born April 15, 1959 in Charlotte, NC to Charles Morgan...

Evelyn Vaile Charlotte

My Mom Evelyn Lucas Vaile of Charlotte, NC gained her wings on May 24, 2020. She joins her Mother Maggie Sanders, Father Archie Lucas, Sisters Marie Lucas, Margaret Lucas and Brother Jimmie Lucas. Evelyn was a devoted Christian, amazing mom and grandmother. She loved Nascar and had been a dedicated fan since the 80’s. In her earlier years she loved to travel, garden and rescue animals. She worked at Radiator Specialty in claims and adjustments for over 30 years before she retired....

My Mom Evelyn Lucas Vaile of Charlotte, NC gained her wings on May 24, 2020. She joins her Mother Maggie Sanders, Father Archie Lucas, Sisters Marie Lucas, Margaret Lucas and Brother Jimmie Lucas....

Tommy Grogan Charlotte

Randy Grogan, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home on the Catawba River on Sunday, May 24th. Born in Canton, North Carolina, the son of Tommie Carroll and the late Charles Carroll, he served as a Specialist in the United States Army Alaska. He was a proud veteran. Randy, also known as "Pappy," never met a soul he couldn't make smile. He was everyone's most reliable friend, and his unfailing good humor, common sense, wisdom, selflessness and kindness set an example and...

Randy Grogan, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home on the Catawba River on Sunday, May 24th. Born in Canton, North Carolina, the son of Tommie Carroll and the late Charles Carroll, he served...

Stella Weeks Mount Holly

Stella Mae Helton Weeks, 94, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born on September 20, 1925 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Sidney Isaac Helton and Mary Polly Hester Helton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Percy Leonard Weeks; and her sister, Ethel Helton Robinson. Mrs. Weeks was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mount Holly. She loved painting, music, American history and doting on her family. She also very much enjoyed her...

Stella Mae Helton Weeks, 94, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She was born on September 20, 1925 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Sidney Isaac Helton and Mary Polly Hester Helton. In...

Lee Smith Jr. Belmont

Lee Roy Smith, Jr., 73, of Belmont and formerly of St. Augustine Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born in Caldwell County, son of the late Lee Roy Smith, Sr. and Margaret Branch Smith. Lee enjoyed salt water fishing, watching Andy Griffith, and other classic tv. Those left to cherish his memory include his son Chris Cook of Mt. Holly; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; his brother Joseph Branch Smith and his wife Kelli Ware Smith of Cramerton;...

Lee Roy Smith, Jr., 73, of Belmont and formerly of St. Augustine Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born in Caldwell County, son of the late Lee Roy Smith, Sr. and...

Kevin Hinch Dallas

Kevin James Hinch, 56, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born in Washtenaw County, MI, son of Maureen Dwyer Hinch and the late James Edward Hinch. Kevin graduated from Appalachian University where he attended on a tennis scholarship. He loved all sports and was an N.C. State fan. Kevin enjoyed talking with everyone and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his mother, Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Susan Lee-Ann Lineberger; his...

Kevin James Hinch, 56, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was born in Washtenaw County, MI, son of Maureen Dwyer Hinch and the late James Edward Hinch. Kevin graduated...

Willeane Parker Belmont

Bessie Willeane Nicholson Parker (92) was born on August 20, 1927 In Tate City, GA as the sixth of nine children to the late Sylvester and Sarah Owens Nicholson. She left us on May 20, 2020 to rejoin her husband James Lewis Parker, her grandson Christopher Cary Conner, brothers Furman and Cline Nicholson, sisters Dorothy Hunt, Dallas Sprinkles, Claudine Hunnicutt and Francis Hunnicutt. We are left behind and broken hearted but what a reunion in Heaven. Even though Willeane left the Georgia...

Bessie Willeane Nicholson Parker (92) was born on August 20, 1927 In Tate City, GA as the sixth of nine children to the late Sylvester and Sarah Owens Nicholson. She left us on May 20, 2020 to...

James Smith Mount Holly

James Ray Smith, 45, of Mount Holly, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of James Samuel Smith and Frances Loretta Owens Smith. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his children Kayla Smith and Savannah Smith; a granddaughter Nova Baksa; and a sister Loretta Parsons and her husband Donald. The family will greet guests from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 22 at...

James Ray Smith, 45, of Mount Holly, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of James Samuel Smith and...

Yvonne Bumgardner Charlotte

Yvonne Hargett Bumgardner, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Fred Hargett and Elizabeth Dunn Hargett. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Vanessa Smith and her husband Randall and her son Jack Bumgardner; grandchildren Kim Broome, Andrew Smith, Jay Bumgardner, Michael Duke, and Cody Duke; great grandson Gavin Broome; a sister Pauline Elliott; and a brother Dannie Hargett. Services for Ms. Bumgardner will be...

Yvonne Hargett Bumgardner, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Fred Hargett and Elizabeth Dunn Hargett. Those left to cherish her...

Rev. Henry Boughman Mount Holly

Rev. Henry Mason Boughman, 83, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Clarence Boughman and Nola Sexton Boughman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Hazel and her husband, Clarence; his brothers, Haze and Eugene and his wife, Cleo. Rev. Boughman was a retired minister of the Assemblies of God. He enjoyed football season and loved to watch Carolina Panthers' games with his children; although his greatest...

Rev. Henry Mason Boughman, 83, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Clarence Boughman and Nola Sexton Boughman. In addition to his parents, he...

Kenneth Eubanks Bessemer City

Kenneth Ray Eubanks, 61, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was born in Monroe, NC, son of the late Hayward and Lela Bush Eubanks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Scott Eubanks; his brother, Reginald "Reggie" Eubanks; grandparents, Willie and Ruth Scott and Ernest and Lucy Bush. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Donna Hester Eubanks; his sons, Christopher Eubanks and wife Kim, Michael Frazier, Justin Frazier and wife Rachel, and John...

Kenneth Ray Eubanks, 61, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was born in Monroe, NC, son of the late Hayward and Lela Bush Eubanks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Clayton "Buddy" Flowers Jr. Mount Holly

Clayton “Buddy” Flowers Jr.,58, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Buddy was born on February 2, 1962 in Hartsville, SC. He attended Hartsville High School, graduating in 1980. Buddy spent his entire career in the manufacturing industry, working for many textile companies. He was a life-long Duke Blue Devils and Dallas Cowboys fan. Buddy is survived by his mother, Joyce J. Gibson, stepfather, Charles A. Gibson of Mount Holly, NC. His sister, Charlene...

Clayton “Buddy” Flowers Jr.,58, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Buddy was born on February 2, 1962 in Hartsville, SC. He attended Hartsville High School,...

James Kirby Mount Holly

James "Jimmy" William Kirby, 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Howard Jack Kirby and Bessie Lee Killian Kirby. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Marva Joan Fox; and his brothers, Howard Timothy Kirby and Howard Jackson Kirby. Jimmy was an avid music lover who also enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Jimmy is survived by his son, John William Kirby (Kathryn); his siblings, Ann Thorley, Carol...

James "Jimmy" William Kirby, 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Howard Jack Kirby and Bessie Lee Killian Kirby. In addition to...

Rachel Michael Mount Holly

Rachel Black Michael, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Beverly C. Black and Sarah Zeller Yount. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reid L. Michael, Sr.; her daughter, Carolyn Willis; and her son, Timothy D. Michael. She is survived by her sons, Reid L. Michael, Jr. and wife, Mary and Robert L. Michael; her grandchildren, Cathey Michael, Linda Michael, Gabriel Shields, Brandon Michael, Dustin...

Rachel Black Michael, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Beverly C. Black and Sarah Zeller Yount. In addition to her parents, she was...

Brandon Cobb Mount Holly

Brandon Cody Cobb, 32, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Willie James Cobb and Darlene Rhyne Cobb. Brandon enjoyed performing as an Elvis impersonator; he loved to sing and play the guitar and mandolin. He also enjoyed playing Pokémon and woodworking. Brandon is survived by his wife, Christina Lynn Cobb; his parents, Darlene Rhyne Cobb and Willie James Cobb (Janice); his step-children, Zeke Tucker, Lucas Tucker and Katelynn Keese; his...

Brandon Cody Cobb, 32, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Willie James Cobb and Darlene Rhyne Cobb. Brandon enjoyed performing as an Elvis...

Willie Scott Stanley

Mr. Willie L. Scott, 84, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at his home. He was born in McDowell County, WV, son of the late Dock E. Scott and Glenna Fraley Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Novella Carver Scott; and his siblings, Goldie Simmons and Robert Scott. Mr. Scott is survived by daughter, Linda Withers; his siblings, Pearley Lee (Barney), Sadie Pence, Coy Scott, Jesse Scott, Frances Scott and Jack Scott (Tracy); his grandson, Derek...

Mr. Willie L. Scott, 84, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at his home. He was born in McDowell County, WV, son of the late Dock E. Scott and Glenna Fraley Scott. In addition to his parents, he...

Beatrice Johnson Huntersville

Beatrice Atkinson Johnson, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was born in Chesterfield County, SC, daughter of the late Coyt and Myrtle Brown Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Johnson; her son, Van Mitchell Johnson; and a number of siblings. She is survived by her children, Mack Neil Johnson (Pat Jackson), Ann Bradshaw (Mike), Thomas William Johnson (Carol); four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great...

Beatrice Atkinson Johnson, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was born in Chesterfield County, SC, daughter of the late Coyt and Myrtle Brown Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she...

Bryant Hicks Stanley

Bryant Wade Hicks,46, of Stanley NC, stepped into heaven’s gates on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Earl & Dossie Hicks along with Tom & Jenni Randolph; his sisters Dana Hicks and Kimberly Summerlin, and brother Dwight Cashwell. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Heather McGinnis Hicks; sons Wade Hicks and Aaron Hicks; his father Haven Hicks and wife Bobbie Hicks; mother Joyce Cashwell and husband Ed Cashwell; sister...

Bryant Wade Hicks,46, of Stanley NC, stepped into heaven’s gates on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Earl & Dossie Hicks along with Tom &...

Melissa Wooten Stanley

Melissa Dawn Wooten, 43, of Mount Holly, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Tommie Wooten and the late Doris Jenkins Wooten. In addition to her father, those left to cherish her memory include her children Marcus and Derrick Thompson; her sister Susan Greeson; as well as three nieces and four great nephews. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday,...

Melissa Dawn Wooten, 43, of Mount Holly, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Tommie Wooten...

Ethel Reel Belmont

Ethel Hicks Reel, 87, of Belmont, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Carson and Minnie Rhinehart Hicks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson Shane Farmer. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Terry Harvey Gamble, Joe Johnson, and Dennis Harvey; give grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday,...

Ethel Hicks Reel, 87, of Belmont, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Carson and Minnie Rhinehart Hicks. In addition...

Marcus Archer Mount Holly

Marcus Stephen Archer, 37, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Beverly Celeste Chambers Eury and the late James David Archer, Jr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his beloved dad, Brian Elliott; his grandparents, Glady England, William Chambers, Mary Grier and James Archer, Sr.; and his aunt, Teresa Yochem. In addition to his mother, Marcus is survived by his dad, Walter Eury; his siblings, Jackie Elliott, Drew Elliott,...

Marcus Stephen Archer, 37, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Beverly Celeste Chambers Eury and the late James David Archer, Jr. In addition to his...

William Hawley Stanley

William "Bill" Rhyne Hawley, 88, of Stanley, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Royce Edwin Hawley and Louise Rhyne Hawley. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Helms Hawley and his sister Martha Bowman. He was a lifelong member of Christ's Lutheran Church in Stanley. Those left to cherish Bill's memory include his children...

William "Bill" Rhyne Hawley, 88, of Stanley, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Royce...

Amanda Von Canon Charlotte

Full obituary and service information is forthcoming

Christy Youmans Belmont

Christy Parker Armstrong Youmans, 51, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Union County daughter of Clingman Haskel Parker and the late Linda Lee Davis Parker. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Dwayne Mace. In addition to her father, those left to cherish her memory include her children Shiloh Parker Armstrong, Andi Nicole Youmans and Adam Henry Youmans; two...

Christy Parker Armstrong Youmans, 51, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Union County daughter of Clingman Haskel...

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