All Obituaries

Mount Holly James Ray Bramblet II, 61, of Mount Holly passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Born in Gastonia on Dec. 24, 1960, to his parents Ray and Bobbie Bramblet, James graduated from East Gaston High School in 1979. James was employed by US Tool as a product specialist and was highly respected in his field. James was a skilled musician. He was active in many bands as a drummer and vocalist. His passion for music was apparent to all and he enjoyed nothing more...

Mount Holly James Ray Bramblet II, 61, of Mount Holly passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Born in Gastonia on Dec. 24, 1960, to his parents Ray and Bobbie Bramblet,...

Shirley McGinnis Alexis

Shirley Kirby McGinnis, 78, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 following a period of declining health related to Crohn's Disease. Shirley was born on July 31, 1943, to the late James V and Margaret Kirby. She grew up in Caldwell County. She attended Granite Falls High School and Catawba Valley Community College. Later in life she lived and worked in Catawba County. During her retired years, she lived on a farm in Alexis, Lincoln County with her beloved husband, Buddy Larry McGinnis,...

Shirley Kirby McGinnis, 78, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 following a period of declining health related to Crohn's Disease. Shirley was born on July 31, 1943, to the late James V and...

Robert Morgan Mount Holly

Mount Holly Robert David Morgan, 67, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Howard Junior "Tip" Morgan and Bertha Pace Morgan Currie, and was preceded in death by his wife Deborah Robinson Morgan. He was a graduate of East Gaston High School class of 1974, and had served in the United States Air Force. For the last 18 years, he resided at Woodlawn Haven Assisted Living in Mount Holly, where he was affectionately known as...

Mount Holly Robert David Morgan, 67, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Howard Junior "Tip" Morgan and Bertha Pace Morgan Currie, and...

William Tyson Jr. Belmont

Mr. William Robert Tyson, Jr, age 62, passed away on Sunday June 19, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Robeson County and was the son of the late William Tyson Sr., and Elizabeth Phillips Watson. Robert will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who was an avid softball player. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Cynthia Tyson, two children: Shawn Tyson, and Christopher Tyson and his Fiancé Ashley;...

Mr. William Robert Tyson, Jr, age 62, passed away on Sunday June 19, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Robeson County and was the son of the late William...

Bobby Setzer Jr. Mount Holly

Bobby Ray Setzer, Jr., 69, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born in Monmouth, New Jersey to Bobby Ray Setzer and the late Elizabeth Ann Burlett Bishop. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his two siblings, Patricia McCarthy and Steven Setzer, as well as his wife, Debra Setzer. Bob retired after 27 years with the Mount Holly Fire Department, where he was Fireman of the Year in 1986. In 1981 he received the William L. Lathan Award for Crew...

Bobby Ray Setzer, Jr., 69, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born in Monmouth, New Jersey to Bobby Ray Setzer and the late Elizabeth Ann Burlett Bishop. In addition to...

Pamela Parris Shelby

Pamela Jane Emery Ruff Parris, 67, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Bud and Betty Johnson Emery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Gary Emery and Randy Emery. Ms. Parris is survived by her son, Harold Lee Ruff and his wife, Angie; her grandchildren, Amber Ruff, Lauren Ruff, and Peyton Ruff; her sister, Carolyn Allen and her husband, Gerald; special niece, Connie McDaniel and...

Pamela Jane Emery Ruff Parris, 67, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Bud and Betty Johnson Emery. In addition to her...

Kenneth Smith Shelby

Kenneth Dale Smith, 55, of Shelby, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County to Linda Johnson Furr and Leonard Curtis Smith. Kenneth was preceded in death by a nephew, Jonathan Cope; his stepdad, Mikey Furr; his father-in-law, Paul Michael Evans; his grandparents, Curtis and Hattie Smith and Roy and Edith Johnson; and his former in-laws, Jack and Jean Ford. Kenneth will be remembered as the life of the party everywhere he was. He was a huge Green Bay Packers fan...

Kenneth Dale Smith, 55, of Shelby, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County to Linda Johnson Furr and Leonard Curtis Smith. Kenneth was preceded in death by a nephew,...

Richard "Rick" Shank Gastonia

Richard "Rick" Lee Shank, 57, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his home. He was born in Cuba to the late Charles Edward Shank and Lillian Fay Wriston Shank. Those left to cherish his memory include his common life wife, Pamela McKinley; his stepsons, Rodney Dwayne McKinley and Brian Allen McKinley; his adopted sons, Warren Grady Wriston and Randall Tadych, his brother, Ronnie Shank and his wife Robin; his ex mother-in-law, Kathy Faye Hill; and his ex wife,...

Richard "Rick" Lee Shank, 57, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his home. He was born in Cuba to the late Charles Edward Shank and Lillian Fay Wriston Shank. Those...

Nancy Harkey Mount Holly

NANCY RHYNE HARKEY, 75, went home to be with her savior on June 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Stella Rhyne. Survivors include her husband Wayne N. Harkey, brother and sister-in-law Ben and Joanne Harkey, special friends Kenny and Elizabeth Shronce and childhood friend Val. Mrs. Harkey was a member of Christ’s Lutheran Church in Stanley and was also a member of the Eastern Star. She loved spending times with her dogs Jake and Dawn. A graveside service...

NANCY RHYNE HARKEY, 75, went home to be with her savior on June 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Stella Rhyne. Survivors include her husband Wayne N. Harkey, brother and...

Scotty Poole Belmont

Scotty Travis Poole, age 54 passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2022. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Larry and Trudy Morgan Poole. Scotty will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and Grandfather. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers: Rodney, and Derrick Poole; his maternal grandfather Clay Morgan, as well as his grandmothers: Eula and Eileen Morgan. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of...

Scotty Travis Poole, age 54 passed away on Tuesday June 14, 2022. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Larry and Trudy Morgan Poole. Scotty will be remembered as a...

Dixie Adams Mount Holly

Dixie Lee Adams, 69, of Mount Holly, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late R.W. and Margie Walker Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Wood. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Cynthia Nealy; her sister, Donna Walker; her brother, Robert Adams; her grandchildren, Steven McMillan and Stephanie Nealy; her great grandchildren, Caius Nealy, Bernadette Zimmerman and Rhylee Cline; her...

Dixie Lee Adams, 69, of Mount Holly, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late R.W. and Margie Walker Adams. In addition to her parents, she was...

Brittany Benfield Mount Holly

Brittany Renee Benfield, age 31, met Jesus face to face on June 11, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the beautiful daughter of Michael Benfield and Donna Benfield Hidalgo, and step father Luis Hidalgo. She is reunited in heaven with her brother, Brad, her cousin Shannon, her maw maw Benfield, her paw paw Howard, and her paw paw Don. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory are her precious children, Jayden Storm McCoy, 8 years old, and...

Brittany Renee Benfield, age 31, met Jesus face to face on June 11, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the beautiful daughter of Michael Benfield and Donna Benfield Hidalgo,...

Bessie Burnett Springwood

Bessie Mae Sigmon Burnett, 78, of Springwood, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late Jonas Sigmon and Elizabeth Sipes Sigmon. Bessie was a member of Sandy Ford Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Burnett; daughter, Pamela Burnett; two grandsons, Artemis Prine and Brian Lee; and her siblings, Betty McKinnish, Henry Sigmon,...

Bessie Mae Sigmon Burnett, 78, of Springwood, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late Jonas Sigmon and...

Gerald Thayer Charlotte

Mr. Gerald Lee Thayer, 73, of Charlotte, NC, died at home on June 10, 2022. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 13, 1948 to Gerald and Virginia Thayer. He joined the Air Force out of high school and was a TSGT E6. He worked as an aircraft mechanic and as of late, was an inspector at PSA Airlines at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. He enjoyed reading, working on model airplanes and was a fan of the Seattle Seahawks. Mr. Thayer was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother,...

Mr. Gerald Lee Thayer, 73, of Charlotte, NC, died at home on June 10, 2022. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 13, 1948 to Gerald and Virginia Thayer. He joined the Air Force out of high school...

Carl Stilwell Mount Holly

Carl Dennis Stilwell, 68, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2022. He was the son of Pauline Stilwell and the late Dennis Stilwell. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Jean Stilwell, daughters, Carla Flowers and her husband Jason, Kelly Saylor and her husband Joshua, and five wonderful and precious grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Rick Stilwell and his wife Pat, and sisters, Karen Harris and her husband Bob, Kathy Hunter and her husband Michael and Crystal...

Carl Dennis Stilwell, 68, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2022. He was the son of Pauline Stilwell and the late Dennis Stilwell. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Jean...

Ray Brandenburg Cramerton

Ray Brandenburg, 73, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born in St. Paul, AR, son of the late Bert and Bertha Thomas Brandenburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Gail Laye Brandenburg; and a number of siblings. A loving husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend, Ray is survived by his children, Stephanie B. Howell (Jason), and Michael Ray Brandenburg; his grandchildren, Joshua Michael Brandenburg (Erin), and Justin Matthew Howell...

Ray Brandenburg, 73, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born in St. Paul, AR, son of the late Bert and Bertha Thomas Brandenburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Cheryl Hester

Cheryl Denise Howard Hester, 64, of Stanley, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was born in Gaston County to the late Frank Verlin Howard, Sr. and Betty Jean Moore Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Verlina Howard Perry. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Terry Hester; her children, Shannon Webb, Jeff Webb and his wife Nicole, Michelle Jones and her husband Brian, Miranda Miller and her husband Keith; 18...

Cheryl Denise Howard Hester, 64, of Stanley, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was born in Gaston County to the late Frank Verlin Howard, Sr. and Betty Jean Moore...

Aileen Harpe Charlotte

Aileen Walden Harpe, 91, a lifelong resident of greater Charlotte died Tuesday June 7, 2022 at Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community. She was born in Union County, Monroe, North Carolina on January 22, 1931, only child of the late Eula Horne Walden and Arthur V. Walden. Survivors include : son, Ronald Wayne and his wife, Donna, of Silver City, New Mexico. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Quillian Harpe, and one son, Larry Walden Harpe. Aileen graduated from...

Aileen Walden Harpe, 91, a lifelong resident of greater Charlotte died Tuesday June 7, 2022 at Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community. She was born in Union County, Monroe, North...

Frank Huffstickler Sr. Charlotte

Frank Douglas Huffstickler, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late William L. Huffstickler and Ida Bryant Huffstickler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Bob Huffstickler and Jackie White; his granddaughter, Rachel Huffstickler; his siblings, Carl Huffstickler and Barbara Barnette; and his brothers-in-law, Glenn Cooley, Paul Jones, and Frank Barnette. Mr. Huffstickler is survived by his wife of 72...

Frank Douglas Huffstickler, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late William L. Huffstickler and Ida Bryant Huffstickler. In addition to his...

Samuel Chapman Sr. Gastonia

Samuel Edward "Paw" Chapman, Sr., 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Chapman was born in Habersham County, GA, son of the late Paul Kermit Chapman and Edna Catherine Bonds Chapman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chapman was preceded in death by his grandson, Garren Spencer; and his siblings, Raymond Chapman, Vera Pearson, and Margaret Harvey. Mr. Chapman was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Mr. Chapman is survived by his wife of 65 years,...

Samuel Edward "Paw" Chapman, Sr., 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Chapman was born in Habersham County, GA, son of the late Paul...

Ryan Stafford Mount Holly

Ryan Scott Stafford, 17, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Friday, June 3, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County to Jennifer and Scott Stafford. Ryan will be remembered for his contagious smile that lit up a room, his love for his favorite tv shows and Disney movies, and the ocean air. He loved spending time with and being with his family. He will be tremendously missed. In addition to his mom and dad, those left to cherish his memory include his...

Ryan Scott Stafford, 17, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Friday, June 3, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County to Jennifer and Scott Stafford. Ryan will...

Kevin Wilkinson Stanley

Kevin Daniel Wilkinson, 41, of Stanley, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was born in Gaston County to Jeff Daniel Wilkinson and Sharon Ballard Bryant. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marie Mauldin and his father-in-law, Howard Robert Innes. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Julia Innes Wilkinson; his son, Blake; his mother Sharon Bryant and her husband, Randy; his father, Jeff Wilkinson and his wife, Linda; his maternal...

Kevin Daniel Wilkinson, 41, of Stanley, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was born in Gaston County to Jeff Daniel Wilkinson and Sharon Ballard Bryant. He was preceded in...

Timothy Smith Sr. Charlotte

Mr. Timothy Kevin Smith, Sr., age 52 passed away on May 29, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Burley and Bernice Holden Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his nephew Barney Smith Jr. He especially enjoyed building model cars and will be remembered as a person who was always willing to help anybody that needed help. Those left to cherish his memory include his son Timothy Smith Jr., and his three brothers...

Mr. Timothy Kevin Smith, Sr., age 52 passed away on May 29, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Burley and Bernice Holden Smith. In addition to his...

Joshua Cashion Iron Station

Joshua Ray Cashion, 29, of Iron Station, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County to Kevin and Cherese Cashion. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Richard Franklin Day, Sr., a sister, Jillian Hope Cashion, and his aunt, Kelley Ann Longshore. He was working in sales at Unrivaled Metal Buildings. Josh will be remembered by his family and friends for his love of life, his family, his dogs, hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. As...

Joshua Ray Cashion, 29, of Iron Station, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County to Kevin and Cherese Cashion. He was preceded in death by his maternal...

Shirley Dellinger

Shirley Payne Dellinger, 85, passed away peacefully at her home, on Monday, May 30, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harry and Ruby Fincher Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clyde William Dellinger; and her siblings, whom she adored, Victor, Rudonna, and Dean. Mrs. Dellinger is survived by her sons, Douglas Dellinger and Jeffery Dellinger (Denise); her grandchildren, Jessica Dellinger, Holly McMurray (Matthew),...

Shirley Payne Dellinger, 85, passed away peacefully at her home, on Monday, May 30, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harry and Ruby Fincher Payne. In addition to her...

Betty Keeter Stanley

Betty Weaver Keeter, age 88, passed away on Monday May 30, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Herman and Beulah Yates Weaver. Mrs. Keeter enjoyed all types of flowers and gardening, and was an avid dancer. She also loved participating in the Senior Games and was a proud member of the Young at Heart Club in McAdenville. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Betty Weaver Keeter, age 88, passed away on Monday May 30, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Herman and...

Richard King Charlotte

Richard Hearn King, 79, passed away May 30, 2022, at Atrium Health, with his family by his side. He was born in Charlotte, the son of the late Murlan C. King and late Audrey H. King and was a 1961 graduate of Harding High School and the Durham Barber institute, following in his father and grandfather's footsteps. Richard owned and operated King's Barber and Styling Shop on Hovis Road in NW Charlotte. He took a real interest in his customers and cared about what was going on in their...

Richard Hearn King, 79, passed away May 30, 2022, at Atrium Health, with his family by his side. He was born in Charlotte, the son of the late Murlan C. King and late Audrey H. King and was a 1961...

Barbara Jenkins Gastonia

Barbara Ramsey Jenkins, 65, transitioned to Heaven on Saturday, May 28, 2022, with her family and friends by her side. She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of Eugene Weldon Ramsey and Dorothy Rowland Ramsey. Ms. Jenkins was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev. L.E. and Gracie Ramsey, and Ed "Poppy" and Ruth Rowland; and her nephew, Daniel Allen Wyatt. In addition to her parents, Ms. Jenkins is survived by her siblings, Sandra Mayberry (her 1st best friend), Donna...

Barbara Ramsey Jenkins, 65, transitioned to Heaven on Saturday, May 28, 2022, with her family and friends by her side. She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of Eugene Weldon Ramsey and...

Mark Tharp, Sr.

Mark Levi Tharp Sr. peacefully joined loved ones in heaven on Wednesday, May 25th 2022. Mark was a beloved father, grandfather, a devoted brother, friend and so much more to many. He made friends wherever he went from Delaware to the Carolinas. Mark was a talented worker, he loved his experience doing ironwork for Summit Steel in Newcastle, Delaware. He was a long time foreman for Radco Roofing company of Charlotte, NC. He was a mentor to many of his colleagues, always willing to teach...

Mark Levi Tharp Sr. peacefully joined loved ones in heaven on Wednesday, May 25th 2022. Mark was a beloved father, grandfather, a devoted brother, friend and so much more to many. He made friends...

John Laughlin Belmont

John Franklin Laughlin, age 89, formerly of Belmont, went to his eternal home on Tuesday May 24, 2022. He was born in Rutherfordton, NC to the late Clyde and Sue Laughlin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Thelma Laughlin, his son David Laughlin, his sister Dorothy Chandler and a brother Jack Laughlin. John owned and operated Armstrong Coal & Oil in Belmont for many years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. ...

John Franklin Laughlin, age 89, formerly of Belmont, went to his eternal home on Tuesday May 24, 2022. He was born in Rutherfordton, NC to the late Clyde and Sue Laughlin. In addition...

Herbert Ownsby Gastonia

Herbert Ray Ownsby, 89, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born in Newport, Tennessee to the late James Robert Ownsby and Gussie Barnes Ownsby. He proudly served in the United States Army. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Martha; his children, Marty Ownsby and his wife, Jo and Debbie Sanford and her husband, Dale; his brother, James Robert Ownsby, Jr. and his wife, Brenda; grandchildren, Jason Ownsby and Laticia Williams and her husband Richard; and...

Herbert Ray Ownsby, 89, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born in Newport, Tennessee to the late James Robert Ownsby and Gussie Barnes Ownsby. He proudly served in the...

Karen Edwards Bessemer City

Karen Pittman Edwards, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia to Delma Wheeler Pittman and the late Thomas Ernest Pittman. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her children, Ashley Pittman and Jeremy Edwards; her grandchildren, Azante, Asiah, Aylah and Areon Nichols, and Joshua and Mireya Edwards; her boyfriend, Donald Christopher; and her sisters, Tammy Pittman Campbell and Melissa Kay Pittman. Karen will...

Karen Pittman Edwards, 56, of Bessemer City, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia to Delma Wheeler Pittman and the late Thomas Ernest Pittman. In addition to...

Ernest Koone

Ernest Blanton Koone Feb 5, 1937-May 19, 2022 In Memoriam of Father I can tell a million stories to show I knew the real you. I can list a bunch of adjectives and adverbs To try to describe you. But even that wouldn’t do. I could post my favorite photo to show Your love and grace, Kindness and generosity Written easily all over your face. But somehow even that feels displaced. Instead, I’ll ask everyone to think of you When the winds blows across their face. To let others go...

Ernest Blanton Koone Feb 5, 1937-May 19, 2022 In Memoriam of Father I can tell a million stories to show I knew the real you. I can list a bunch of adjectives and adverbs To try to describe...

Charles Curtis Sr. Dallas

Rev. Charles Howard Curtis, Sr., 82, of Dallas, met Jesus face to face on Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was born in Haywood County to the late Manders Manuel Curtis and Alice Queen Curtis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Elvy Curtis; his daughter, Joyce Black; his grandson, Chad Black; his son-in-law, Billy Morton; and his siblings, Ray, Junior, Keith, Claude, Lucy, and Bernice. He was a pastor for over 60 years. His life was his testimony. He was a loving...

Rev. Charles Howard Curtis, Sr., 82, of Dallas, met Jesus face to face on Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was born in Haywood County to the late Manders Manuel Curtis and Alice Queen Curtis. In addition...

Jimmy Barnes Mount Holly

Jimmy Duane Barnes, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late William Norton Barnes, Sr. and Betty Jean Armstrong Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed playing softball, fishing, coaching, playing billiards, and especially eating. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan Abernathy Barnes; his...

Jimmy Duane Barnes, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late William Norton Barnes, Sr. and Betty Jean...

Jonathan Miskelly Belmont

Jonathan Miskelly passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was the son of Donnie and Marsha Miskelly. Jonathan taught guitar and piano lessons at Rogers Music Academy where he loved teaching the children. His love for all things music was genetic and he was great at just about any instrument he learned to play. He loved to laugh and to make others laugh and everyone who knew him loved his goofy sense of humor. Jonathan was a former sergeant in the United States Marine Corps where he served 9...

Jonathan Miskelly passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was the son of Donnie and Marsha Miskelly. Jonathan taught guitar and piano lessons at Rogers Music Academy where he loved teaching the...

Lonnie Myers Gastonia

Lonnie Dennis Myers, 76, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was born in Washington, PA, son of the late Otha W. Myers and Madeline Doutre Myers. Mr. Myers is survived by his partner of 53 years, Eugene Franklin Oliver; his sisters, Kathy Malcom (Larry), Debbie Writz (Nick), and Annette McGregor (Steve); and a number of nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Myers will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Charlotte. The...

Lonnie Dennis Myers, 76, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was born in Washington, PA, son of the late Otha W. Myers and Madeline Doutre Myers. Mr. Myers is survived by his partner of 53...

Jeanette Eller Lucia

Rena Jeanette Starnes Eller, 84, of Spencer and then Mount Holly and then Lucia, passed away on Friday April 29, 2022. You could call her Nana, Nettie, Aunt Jeanette, Mom, or Net. She answered to all, always smiled and always had something to say. She was a 50+ year member of North Main Baptist Church and in later life rarely missed any of her favorite Sunday morning TV preachers. Her life was her sermon “all the day long’. She was a 20+ year payroll...

Rena Jeanette Starnes Eller, 84, of Spencer and then Mount Holly and then Lucia, passed away on Friday April 29, 2022. You could call her Nana, Nettie, Aunt Jeanette, Mom, or Net. She...

Geraldine Lowe Gastonia

Geraldine "Gerri" Iwa Brown Lowe, 77, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of the late Horace Mason Brown and Gertrude Leinani Kanuha Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Frances Leinani Henson and Barbara Kay Greene; her brother, Douglas "Dougie" Kanuha; special uncle, Roland Kanuha; and special niece, Donna Myers. Mrs. Lowe is survived by her husband, Donald Leon Lowe; her children,...

Geraldine "Gerri" Iwa Brown Lowe, 77, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter of the late Horace Mason Brown and Gertrude Leinani Kanuha Brown....

Carolyn Stowe Gastonia

Carolyn Jean Hice Stowe, 81, formerly of Cramerton, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Bess Hice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Gary Brent Hice, Glynis Foxworthy, and Clarence Groves. Ms. Stowe is survived by her daughter, Tina Barrett and her husband, Sid; her son, Scott Michael and his wife, Robin; her sisters, Miriam Lay and her husband, Roger, and Gaynelle Ratchford and her...

Carolyn Jean Hice Stowe, 81, formerly of Cramerton, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Bess Hice. In addition to her parents,...

Paul Clemmer Jr. Gastonia

Paul Hughes Clemmer Jr. age 80, passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2022 at Belaire Health Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg county, son of the late Louise and Paul Clemmer Sr. Paul owned and operated Paul's Superette for many years and was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. Paul also enjoyed riding horses, and listening to Bluegrass and Gospel music. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Cindy Clemmer; his children:...

Paul Hughes Clemmer Jr. age 80, passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2022 at Belaire Health Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg county, son of the late Louise and Paul Clemmer...

Joan Ramsey Stanley

Joan Ponder Ramsey, 87, slipped peacefully into the presence of her Lord on April 19th, 2022. She is survived by her faithful and dedicated husband of 64 years, Jimmy, who loved and cared deeply for her. She is also survived by her two daughters, Teresa Heffelfinger and husband Mark of Boiling Springs and Sandy Dwier and husband Bob of Stanley. She was blessed with 5 grandchildren: Kristen Wilson and husband Chris, Jamie Harris and husband John, Joshua Pendergraft and...

Joan Ponder Ramsey, 87, slipped peacefully into the presence of her Lord on April 19th, 2022. She is survived by her faithful and dedicated husband of 64 years, Jimmy, who loved and cared...

Della Wise Mount Holly

Della Adams Wise, 79, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Earl and Rosie Morrow Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Lee Wise, and her brothers, Sammy and Junior Adams. Mrs. Wise is survived by her daughters, Vickie Allman and husband, David, and Kristy Helms and husband, Larry; her grandchildren, Meaghan Veldof and husband, David, Kaitlyn Allman (Tyler), and Hunter Helms (McKayla); her...

Della Adams Wise, 79, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Earl and Rosie Morrow Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Cynthia Fitts Mount Holly

Cynthia Jean Ball Fitts, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born in Washington, DC, daughter of the late George Joseph Ball, Sr. and Rita Honora Mack Ball. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Eddie" Sain; her sons, Tommy Conrad Fitts and Conrad Dovella Fitts; her grandson, David Lee Fitts; and her siblings, Debbie Ball Vredegoor and George Ball. Ms. Fitts is survived by her children, Sharon Flowe and her husband, Mark,...

Cynthia Jean Ball Fitts, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born in Washington, DC, daughter of the late George Joseph Ball, Sr. and Rita Honora Mack Ball. In addition to her...

Dorcas Hatley Gastonia

Dorcas Ann Barnes Hatley, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born in Cabarrus County, daughter of the late John Barnes and Ethel Smith Barnes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Charly Smith; and her siblings, Vernie, Ruby, Faye, Rosemary, Sonny, Bill, and Roy. Mrs. Hatley is survived by her husband, Clyde James Hatley; her daughter, Sharon Fowler and her husband, Henry Fowler, III; her son, James Bartley Hatley; her grandson, Henry...

Dorcas Ann Barnes Hatley, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born in Cabarrus County, daughter of the late John Barnes and Ethel Smith Barnes. In addition to her parents, she was...

Grace Duckworth Mount Holly

Grace Edna Morris Duckworth, 100, of 8508 Valley Falls Road, Boiling Springs, SC (formerly of Mt Holly, NC) died peacefully at her home, Friday, April 15, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Born March 7, 1922 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Raymer and Eunice Cooper Morris and the wife of the late Thomas B. Duckworth Jr. She was a Senior Graduate of Mt Holly High School, Class of 1940. She was Retired from Hoechst / Celanese where she was the Warehouse/Traffic...

Grace Edna Morris Duckworth, 100, of 8508 Valley Falls Road, Boiling Springs, SC (formerly of Mt Holly, NC) died peacefully at her home, Friday, April 15, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Born...

Tonya Dowdy Belmont

Tonya Kay Lineberger Dowdy, 63, died April 15, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, and was preceded in death by her mother Kay Brackett Lineberger. She was a registered nurse for many years. Survivors include her husband James Randall Dowdy, two children William Lee Moses and Katherine Rae Moses, her father Alfred Lineberger of Gastonia, a sister Jenny Williamson and husband Bob of Gastonia, a brother Marty Lineberger and wife Jennifer of Gastonia, a special friend Margaret Monday, and her...

Tonya Kay Lineberger Dowdy, 63, died April 15, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, and was preceded in death by her mother Kay Brackett Lineberger. She was a registered nurse for many...

Bruce Boyce Alexis

Bruce Edward Boyce, 70, of Alexis, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born in Suffolk, New York to the late John and Theresa Boyce. Bruce had a 40 year career in food service and retired from Carolina Forest Elementary School where he absolutely loved his coworkers and all of the children there. He will be remembered as a hardworking, model husband who loved his family with all of his heart. He was always happy, joking, and pulling pranks. Those left to cherish his memory...

Bruce Edward Boyce, 70, of Alexis, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was born in Suffolk, New York to the late John and Theresa Boyce. Bruce had a 40 year career in food service and...

Sylvia Chapman Charlotte

Sylvia Klassette Chapman, 65, a native Charlottian, died in her home on the morning of April 14, 2022.Sylvia was born to Fred and Nancy Klassette in 1957. She attended West Mecklenburg High School and soon after began working at Pelton and Crane where she worked for many years. In September 1985, she married Rick Chapman, and together raised their two children, Josh and Kristin. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Terry and sister, Donna. Surviving is her...

Sylvia Klassette Chapman, 65, a native Charlottian, died in her home on the morning of April 14, 2022.Sylvia was born to Fred and Nancy Klassette in 1957. She attended West Mecklenburg High School...

Marilyn Dover Mount Holly

Marilyn Sigmon Dover, 60, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Henry Lee Sigmon, Sr. and Margaret Novella Rhinehart Sigmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Wayne Dover and her brother, Lee Sigmon. Those left to cherish her memory include her brothers, Roger Dale Sigmon and Rickey Sigmon and his wife, Jeanne; as well as numerous nieces, nephews,...

Marilyn Sigmon Dover, 60, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Henry Lee Sigmon, Sr. and...

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