All Obituaries

Darrell Haywood, of Mount Holly, NC, passed peacefully away on April 2, 2020 at the age 66 with his beloved wife, Donna, and his children, Dwayne and Donella, by his side. Darrell was born in Richlands, Va on April 1, 1954. He met the love of his life in 1972 and married after a whirlwind romance that continued through the following 48 years. Darrell and family moved to North Carolina in 1986 where he worked in the plastic manufacturing industry where he was highly respected and had gained...

Darrell Haywood, of Mount Holly, NC, passed peacefully away on April 2, 2020 at the age 66 with his beloved wife, Donna, and his children, Dwayne and Donella, by his side. Darrell was born in...

Maxine Harkey Gastonia

Maxine Chastaine Harkey, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Roy and Ethel Mullins Chastaine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Luther (M.L.) Harkey; her first husband, and father of her children, Freddie Lee Melton; daughters, Wanda Davidson and Cathy Faulk; granddaughter, Leslie Melton; son-in-law, Harley Graves; sister, Betty Chastaine; and brothers, Earl, Johnny, Fred and Charlie...

Maxine Chastaine Harkey, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Roy and Ethel Mullins Chastaine. In addition to her parents, she was...

Patricia Bennett Stanley

Patricia Ann Craig Bennett, 59, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Vester Lloyd Craig, Sr. and Gertrude Laverne Warner Craig. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Glenn Craig. She was a member of the NC Hare Scramble Association. In addition to spending time with family, she enjoyed the outdoors, camping, trips to the mountains, and motorcycle racing. She is survived by her husband of 15 years,...

Patricia Ann Craig Bennett, 59, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Vester Lloyd Craig, Sr. and Gertrude Laverne Warner Craig. In...

Katherine Moore Stanley

Katherine Hughes Moore, 93, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her home. She was born in Yancey County, daughter of the late Fonze Avery Hughes and Frances Bailey Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Willard Harlin Moore, a son Bill Moore, and a daughter Elizabeth Moore. She was a long-time and faithful member of Community Pentecostal Center in Stanley where until her passing, she was the oldest...

Katherine Hughes Moore, 93, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her home. She was born in Yancey County, daughter of the late Fonze Avery Hughes and...

Richard Peche, Sr. Belmont

Richard Stephen Peche, Sr., 85, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. He was born in Gaston, son of the late John Frederick Peche, Sr. and Winnie Davis Peche. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Terry Lee Peche; grandson, Eric Shane Childers; and his siblings, John Peche, Jr., Robert Peche, Sr. and Duke Peche. He spent most of his time working in his shop, building bird houses, flower boxes and bee traps. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and...

Richard Stephen Peche, Sr., 85, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. He was born in Gaston, son of the late John Frederick Peche, Sr. and Winnie Davis Peche. In addition to his parents, he was...

Sherry Bell Mount Holly

Sherry Roberts Bell, 65, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lillian Cody Smith. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Jean Jenkins and James Glinson (Buster) Roberts, Jr.; and a grandchild, Lily Hendrix. Mrs. Bell is survived by her husband of 40 years, Thomas Edward Bell, Jr.; her daughters, Heather Nicole Bell and Stacy Lynn Bell; her step-daughters, Angela Christine...

Sherry Roberts Bell, 65, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lillian Cody Smith. In addition to her...

Martha Smith Mount Holly

Martha Mauney Smith, 79, of Mount Holly, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Melton Mauney and Ethel Cook Mauney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Forrest Lee Smith as well as her siblings Betty Carver, Dorothy Hull, Brenda Dellinger, Virginia Schronce, John Mauney, Jr., and Paul Mauney. Those left to cherish her life include her children Sandy...

Martha Mauney Smith, 79, of Mount Holly, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Melton Mauney and...

Janelle Meadows Mount Holly

Janelle Majorie Houchins Meadows, 49, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her home in Mount Holly, NC. She was born in Hinton, WV, daughter of the late John Quincy and Jane Helen Cox Houchins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John Quincy Houchins, Jr. Ms. Meadows is survived by her daughter, Leah Faith Meadows; her boyfriend, John Seay; her sister, Pam Mann; and her brother, John Michael Houchins. No services are planned for Ms. Meadows at this...

Janelle Majorie Houchins Meadows, 49, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her home in Mount Holly, NC. She was born in Hinton, WV, daughter of the late John Quincy and Jane Helen Cox...

Donna Kitchen Worley Sheppard Denver

Donna Faye Kitchen Worley Sheppard, 65, of Denver, passed away on Monday, March 16 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Conley Kitchen and Pauline Poteat Kitchen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Perry Ray Worley; two sisters Lisa Lyman and Doris Kenney; and three brothers Leon, Alton, and Wayne Kitchen. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Richard Roy Sheppard; her children Michael Worley...

Donna Faye Kitchen Worley Sheppard, 65, of Denver, passed away on Monday, March 16 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Conley Kitchen and Pauline Poteat...

Gary Loftin Mount Holly

Gary Thurston Loftin, 75, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Yates Thurston Loftin and Lottie Blackmon Loftin. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his son, Yates Loftin and daughter, Carrie Treadaway; three grandchildren, Dalton Stone, Jimmy Stone and Ashleigh Sims and her husband James; and three great-grandchildren, Asaiah, Elijah and...

Gary Thurston Loftin, 75, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Yates Thurston Loftin and Lottie Blackmon Loftin. He...

Terry Peche Belmont

Terry Lee Peche, 57, of Belmont, passed away on Thursday March 12 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Gaston county and was the son of Mary Joyce and Richard Peche Sr. He was preceded in death by a nephew Eric Childers. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two daughters, Misty Peche and Amy Sowell (Desmond), A son Shane Peche, A sister Pam Pilgrim (Terry) Four brothers; Richard Jr (Holly) ., David, Gary, and Eugene Peche; Four...

Terry Lee Peche, 57, of Belmont, passed away on Thursday March 12 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Gaston county and was the son of Mary Joyce and Richard Peche...

Wanda Rogers Mount Holly

Wanda Sue Fralick Rogers, 60, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Vernon and Christine Bowen Fralick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Benton Rogers; and her brother, Roger Dale Fralick. She was a member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by her son, James Paul Rogers and wife Brittney; her grandchildren, Wesley Rogers and Natalie Rogers; and her sisters, Jenny Smith and...

Wanda Sue Fralick Rogers, 60, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Vernon and Christine Bowen Fralick. In addition to her parents, she was...

Charles Davis Stanley

Charles Richard Davis, 76, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Miles James Wesley Davis and Evelyn Cherry Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church, for over 55 years, where he had served as a Deacon. He was a member of the Stanley Masonic Lodge #713. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sarah Smith Davis; his children, Lori Davis Hill and husband Joe and Charles Scott Davis; his brothers, Donnie Davis and wife Kim,...

Charles Richard Davis, 76, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Miles James Wesley Davis and Evelyn Cherry Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of Spencer...

Charles Monaghan Belmont

"Chuck" as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was the youngest son of the late Ralph and Willie Monaghan of Charlotte, NC. He attended Harding High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Chuck was employed by his friend Tommy Beacham at Beacham Drywall, he was highly skilled at his trade and took great pride in his work. He enjoyed grilling out and was a great cook. He loved NASCAR, The Carolina Panthers, The Andy Griffith Show and the...

"Chuck" as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was the youngest son of the late Ralph and Willie Monaghan of Charlotte, NC. He attended Harding High School and was a...

Jeffrey Hobbs Charlotte

The Obituary Of Our beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted Matthew 5:4 Jeffrey Antonio Hobbs, the Son of Benjamin Franklin Hobbs and Isis Elena Hobbs was born on June 3, 1963 in Brooklyn NY. He gained his wings in Charlotte, NC on March 4, 2020. He had a great love for his family, great movies, nice cars and all things electronic. He was a master at building computers. He attended Brooklyn...

The Obituary Of Our beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted Matthew 5:4 Jeffrey Antonio Hobbs, the Son of...

Robert Kerby, Jr. Stanley

Robert Youngblood Kerby, Jr., 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born in Greenville, SC. He was a member of Alexis Baptist Church. Mr. Kerby is survived by his parents, Rev. Robert Youngbood Kerby, Sr. and Betty Ruth Woolbright Kerby; his wife, Caron Youngblood Kerby; his son, Daniel Youngblood Kerby and his family; his brothers, Matthew Lee Kerby and wife Brenda and Daniel Wallace Kerby and wife Michele; and a number of nieces and nephews. A private memorial will be held...

Robert Youngblood Kerby, Jr., 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born in Greenville, SC. He was a member of Alexis Baptist Church. Mr. Kerby is survived by his parents, Rev....

Raymond Hinkle Charlotte

Raymond Michael Hinkle was born on November 25, 1938, in the River Bend Area of Gaston County. He was the son of Sidney Eulee and Ossie Mae Davenport Hinkle. He attended Lucia and Mt. Holly Schools and graduated from Lompoc High School in Lompoc, CA. He was in the US Air Force from 1957-1961 where he worked in Air Police training guard dogs. After his discharge from the Air Force, he worked at Sealtest Dairies in Charlotte as a route driver in milk and ice cream for 32...

Raymond Michael Hinkle was born on November 25, 1938, in the River Bend Area of Gaston County. He was the son of Sidney Eulee and Ossie Mae Davenport Hinkle. He attended Lucia and Mt....

Betty Stroupe Mount Holly

Betty Saunders Stroupe, 88, of Mount Holly,, died on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Frank and Zettie Dellinger Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hubert "Hub" Stroupe and a son Bill Stroupe. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters Becky Helms and Dale Smith; two granddaughters Tracy and Donna Helms; two great...

Betty Saunders Stroupe, 88, of Mount Holly,, died on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Frank and...

Gregory Jordan Mount Holly

Gregory Jordan, 64, of Mount Holly passed away on March 1, 2020. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Grady and Myrtle Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Violet Jordan. Those left to cherish his memory include his 4 children: Lorrie Pressley (Laura Bolick) Jamie Pressley (Scotty Newton), Tony Pressley (Dawn), and Jill Yewic (JP). Two brothers: Skip Perry (Diane) and Gary Jordan. A grandson Eric Pressley, A...

Gregory Jordan, 64, of Mount Holly passed away on March 1, 2020. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Grady and Myrtle Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was...

William Frazier Belmont

William Evans Frazier, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Walt and Ida Wingate Frazier. In addition to his parents, Mr. Frazier was preceded in death by his siblings, Paul, Jim, Ray and Rick Frazier and Mae Frazier Chapman. Early in life he enjoyed spending time on the golf course and after retirement his time was spent fishing and spending time with his family. He was a life-long member of Centerview Baptist Church where he served...

William Evans Frazier, 85, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Walt and Ida Wingate Frazier. In addition to his parents, Mr. Frazier was...

Sonny Horne Lowell

Sonny "Sunshine" Eugene Horne, 52, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his home. Sonny was born in Tampa, FL to Billy Dean Horne, Sr. and Naomi Bailey Reid. Sonny was a self-taught jewelry craftsman who always said, "If I can't make it, it can't be made". Sonny owned and operated Independent Casting & Jewelry Design Studio for over 28 years. He will be missed by his family, friends and customers. Sonny was a Christian and loved the Lord. Sonny...

Sonny "Sunshine" Eugene Horne, 52, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his home. Sonny was born in Tampa, FL to Billy Dean Horne, Sr. and Naomi Bailey Reid. Sonny was a...

Larry Henkle Lucia

Larry Eugene Henkle, 75, of Lucia, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Wednesday, February 26. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Myron Henkle and Nema Stewart Henkle. Larry had a passion for heavy equipment that started when he was a boy working with his uncle Harold Henkle. He never wanted to retire because he enjoyed what he did. He worked his last day on this earth because he loved his tractors and "moving dirt". He had a sharp mind for...

Larry Eugene Henkle, 75, of Lucia, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Wednesday, February 26. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Myron Henkle and Nema Stewart...

James Harrison Stanley

James E. Harrison of Stanley passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife Ann Wallace Harrison, daughters Kim Harrison (John Monks), Sherry Tindall (Fred), Tonia Rutledge (Roger); grandchildren Alex, Anna and Andrew Rutledge, Liza and Neale Tindall. Jimmy was preceded in death by parents James and Ruby Harrison, brother Ronnie Harrison, sister Nancy Howard. A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 29 at Hillcrest Gardens...

James E. Harrison of Stanley passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife Ann Wallace Harrison, daughters Kim Harrison (John Monks), Sherry Tindall (Fred),...

Charles Wilson Belmont

Charles Beacher Wilson, 65, passed away on February 26th 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg county and was the son of the late Beatrice Ballew and Charles Gilbert Wilson. He will be remembered as a loving father, nephew, and cousin who loved NASCAR as well as fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Adam Wilson. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Mariah Morgan, His Aunts Ailene Bell (Jim), Sue Benfield, Pat Teno, as...

Charles Beacher Wilson, 65, passed away on February 26th 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg county and was the son of the late Beatrice Ballew and Charles Gilbert Wilson. He will be...

Martha Jeanette Caldwell Mount Holly

Martha Jeanette Moss Caldwell, 86, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Thurman Henry Moss ad Viola Davis Moss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law Allen Kemp. Jeanette was a member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church. She retired from Sodyeco. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband...

Martha Jeanette Moss Caldwell, 86, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Cleveland County,...

Lawrence Reynolds Stanley

Lawrence "Larry" Clayton Reynolds, 62, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Kenneth K. Reynolds and Johnsie B. Davis Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Reynolds; and his sister, Karen Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gwendolyn Jannette Reynolds; his children, Amber Reynolds Roth and husband Chris and Brandon Kenneth Reynolds and wife Michelle;...

Lawrence "Larry" Clayton Reynolds, 62, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Kenneth K. Reynolds and Johnsie B. Davis Reynolds. In...

Rev. Forney Spargo Stanley

Rev. F.M. (Forney Monroe) Spargo died peacefully at the Robin Johnson House (Gaston Hospice) Sunday morning, February 23, 2020. He was 103 years old. He was born February 5, 1917, and grew up near Rock Road in Stanley in the house which his father built. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Katherine Loftin Spargo. They were married for 64 years. Rev. Spargo came from a large family. His father married a widowed mother following the death of his first wife (due to complications in...

Rev. F.M. (Forney Monroe) Spargo died peacefully at the Robin Johnson House (Gaston Hospice) Sunday morning, February 23, 2020. He was 103 years old. He was born February 5, 1917, and grew up near...

Patricia Thompson Denver, NC

Patricia "Pat" Ann Holmes Thompson, 78, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born in Horry County, SC, daughter of the late Henry Oliver Holmes and Gertrude Stevens Holmes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Holmes Harrelson. She was a long-time member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she and her husband Robert led the Prime Timers. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Lee Thompson, III; their...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Holmes Thompson, 78, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born in Horry County, SC, daughter of the late Henry Oliver Holmes and Gertrude Stevens Holmes....

Colleen Hunt Mount Holly

Colleen Hudspeth Hunt, 90 passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Robert Edward Hudspeth and Laura Gertrude Stewart Hudspeth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lee Hunt, Jr.; her daughter, Karen Hunt Kale; and a number of siblings. Mrs. Hunt was a long-time member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother whose life was centered around caring...

Colleen Hudspeth Hunt, 90 passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Robert Edward Hudspeth and Laura Gertrude Stewart Hudspeth. In addition...

Katie Mason Citronelle, AL | Mount Holly, NC

Katie Ruth Brooks Mason, 86, of Citronelle, AL and formerly of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was born in Catawba County, daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Bell Berryhill Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Evans Mason, Sr.; grandchildren, Maryann Henderson, Alesha Charles, Matt Henderson and Jason Charles; and a son-in-law, Darrell Hill. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. Mrs. Mason is survived by her...

Katie Ruth Brooks Mason, 86, of Citronelle, AL and formerly of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was born in Catawba County, daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Bell...

Jean Thomas Stanley

Kathryn Jean Hill Thomas, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born in Charlotte, NC, daughter of the late Raymond and Lula Kelly Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Hugh McLaughlin Thomas. Jean devoted her life to her family and her church, Park Road Baptist, where she worked for 25 years in the Child Development Center and where she cooked family night dinner every Wednesday. Her joy of life brought a smile to...

Kathryn Jean Hill Thomas, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born in Charlotte, NC, daughter of the late Raymond and Lula Kelly Hill. In addition to her parents, she was...

Betty Montgomery Gastonia

Betty Rhea Barnes Montgomery, 83, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born in Newport, TN, daughter of the late Oscar and Marietta Garner Barnes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Montgomery; two sons, Randy Dewayne Hance and Ricky Darrell Hance; and her siblings, Ronald Steve Barnes, Gail Barnes Gann and Shirley Barnes Helton. She was a member of Alexis Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of others,...

Betty Rhea Barnes Montgomery, 83, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born in Newport, TN, daughter of the late Oscar and Marietta Garner Barnes. In addition to her parents,...

Barbara McCombs Mount Holly

Barbara Ann Gray McCombs has gone to her Heavenly home as of Thursday, February 20, 2020. Born to Lonnie and Frances Garner Gray in Dandridge, TN, she spent the majority of her life as a resident of Mount Holly, NC. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert McCombs, and two sisters, Sandra McBride and Joan Hensley. She is survived by two sons, Ricky Kirkland and wife Melissa, and Bobby Kirkland and wife Kim. She was blessed with 5 grandchildren, Justin Kirkland and wife Amy,...

Barbara Ann Gray McCombs has gone to her Heavenly home as of Thursday, February 20, 2020. Born to Lonnie and Frances Garner Gray in Dandridge, TN, she spent the majority of her life as a resident...

Frances Lewis Belmont

Frances Lee Murphy Lewis, 94, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert "Bob" Lewis and her son, Robert Scott Lewis. Also preceding Frances in death are her parents, Henry Cleveland and Maggie Skidmore Murphy; two brothers, Kenneth Moore Murphy and Patrick Henry Murphy; and two sisters, Margaret Murphy Brackett and Thelma Murphy Hallman. Surviving Frances are her daughter, Susan Lewis Coley...

Frances Lee Murphy Lewis, 94, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert "Bob" Lewis and her son,...

Callie Byrd Gastonia

Callie Ellen Hawkins Byrd, 97, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born in Fannin County, GA, daughter of the late Claude and Lou Arp Hawkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emerson Byrd; and a number of siblings. She was a member of Revival Tabernacle, Stanley. She is survived by her children, Patricia Gullage (Robert), Bobby Byrd and Michael Byrd; her siblings, Ruth Ware, Green Lee Hawkins (Forestine) and Alice Champion; 6...

Callie Ellen Hawkins Byrd, 97, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born in Fannin County, GA, daughter of the late Claude and Lou Arp Hawkins. In addition to her parents,...

Dianne Hoffman Lawrenceville, GA

Dianne Russell Hoffman, age 75, of Lawrenceville, GA and formally of Mount Holly, NC (her always home), died with family and friends surrounding her.She is survived by her children Melanie Keeling (Chris) and Scott Hoffman (Pam), grandchildren Natalie Delgado (Daniel), Morgan Keeling (fiancé Matt Borlee), Dr. Ashley Hoffman (fiancé James Matthews), Nathan Hoffman (Sarah), and Ryan Hoffman. She is also survived by her sister Linda “Sissy” Rankin (Bill) and nephew Chad Rankin (Sharolyn)...

Dianne Russell Hoffman, age 75, of Lawrenceville, GA and formally of Mount Holly, NC (her always home), died with family and friends surrounding her.She is survived by her children Melanie Keeling...

Annie McKinnish Gastonia

Annie Laura Gilliland McKinnish, 86, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her home. She was born in Haywood County, daughter of the late Landrum Fed Gilliland and Callie Ethel Griffith Gilliland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Monroe McKinnish; three sisters, and one brother. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Laura Anne McKinnish Berry and her husband Michael and Mary Elaine...

Annie Laura Gilliland McKinnish, 86, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 16, 2020 at her home. She was born in Haywood County, daughter of the late Landrum Fed...

Andrew Berndt Mount Holly

Andrew Dale Berndt, 56, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late Hugh and Kay Shelton Berndt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his foster parents, G.S. and Joyce Harris and his sister, Susan Marazza. Mr. Berndt is survived by his spouse, Kimberly Schrader Berndt; his daughter, Selena Berndt; his siblings, Ruth Hodges, Martha Fisher, Mark Berndt, Katrina Benton (Len) , Jason Harris (Dana), Joel Harris (Penny), Hugh...

Andrew Dale Berndt, 56, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late Hugh and Kay Shelton Berndt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Kyle Gregory Mount Holly

William "Kyle" Gregory, 55, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Betty Skidmore Gregory and the late Charlie Marion Gregory. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Gregory. Kyle enjoyed life. He liked to play bingo and watch racing. He was also a master at winning concert tickets from radio stations. Kyle loved his family and friends immensely, especially his children and grandchildren. He was...

William "Kyle" Gregory, 55, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Betty Skidmore Gregory and the late Charlie Marion Gregory. In addition to...

Barbara Robertson Charlotte

Barbara Ann Bowers Robertson, 82, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Willy and Truly Furr Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. She was a loving wife of 66 years, mother, and homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family above all. She also enjoyed working outside around the house and took pride in her well-kept...

Barbara Ann Bowers Robertson, 82, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Willy and Truly Furr...

Carolyn O'Daniel Dallas

Carolyn Gaddis O'Daniel, 81, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Fred and Lillian Rhyne Gaddis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Ted Don O'Daniel and a son-in-law Ray Wilson. Carolyn was a long-time member of Alexis Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Debra Wilson, Caron Tate (Lamar, Jr.), and...

Carolyn Gaddis O'Daniel, 81, of Dallas, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Fred and Lillian Rhyne...

John McNeill Charlotte

John David McNeill, 80, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born in Whiteville, NC, son of the late, David T. McNeill and Dorothy Carnes McNeill. John retired after 39 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service. He enjoyed golf and playing pool. Mr. McNeill is survived by his wife of 37 years, Doris Purser McNeill; his step-children, Rhonda Isenhour Byrum and Cecil “Sonny” Isenhour, III; his sisters, Nancy Mills (Drew) and Penny Herzog; his granddaughter, Christy...

John David McNeill, 80, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born in Whiteville, NC, son of the late, David T. McNeill and Dorothy Carnes McNeill. John retired after 39 years of service...

Mia Stokes Charlotte

Mia Camille Stokes, 18, of Charlotte, passed away tragically on Friday, February 7, 2020 in Spartanburg South Carolina. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Eric and Holly Stokes. Mia was a 2019 graduate of Lincoln Charter High School where she was a member of the varsity softball team and a leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Upon graduating from high school, she attended University of South Carolina Union to study Physical Therapy. She was a...

Mia Camille Stokes, 18, of Charlotte, passed away tragically on Friday, February 7, 2020 in Spartanburg South Carolina. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Eric and Holly...

Penny Sturgill Mount Holly

Penny Ellen Pellett Sturgill, 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born in San Antonio, TX, daughter of the late Harold and Mary Frances Bollinger Wagner. She is survived by her children, Dixie McClain and husband, Eddie and John Sturgill and his wife, Kat; grandchildren, Christina McClain Bragg and husband, Craig, Matthew McClain and Kaitlyn Sturgill; and great-grandchildren, Zachery Bragg, Benjamin Bragg, Coleton Bragg and Topper McClain. A memorial service to...

Penny Ellen Pellett Sturgill, 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born in San Antonio, TX, daughter of the late Harold and Mary Frances Bollinger Wagner. She is survived by...

Ruby Ratliff Mount Holly

Ruby Anna Lambert Ratliff, 95, a loving mother and grandmother, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born in Morganton, NC, daughter of the late Thomas Andrew Lambert and Lucy Smith Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Versal Ratliff, Jr. as well as 6 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Larry Ratliff (Carol), Carolyn Ratliff Smith, Kathye Ratliff Johnson, Greg Ratliff and Joseph Ratliff; her...

Ruby Anna Lambert Ratliff, 95, a loving mother and grandmother, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born in Morganton, NC, daughter of the late Thomas Andrew Lambert...

Harriett Brown Mount Holly

Harriett Maxwell Lee Brown, 85, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Troy Lee and Bobby Hildred Gardner Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Humphrey Brown, Jr.; brothers Robert Franklin Lee and Tommy Lee; sister Carolyn Lee Long; a grandchild Cyntia Elizabeth Ballard; and four great grand...

Harriett Maxwell Lee Brown, 85, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. She was born in Gaston County, daughter...

Nancy Mercer Lowell

Nancy Lucille Blackstock Mercer, 79, of Lowell, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 2, 2020 under the loving care of Teresa and Makenzie. She was born in Lauderdale, Alabama, daughter of the late Leroy Blackstock and Annie Belle Hefner Blackstock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Mercer and two daughters Diane Morton and Pam Carr. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Paul Perkins and fiance June; grandchildren...

Nancy Lucille Blackstock Mercer, 79, of Lowell, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 2, 2020 under the loving care of Teresa and Makenzie. She was born in Lauderdale, Alabama,...

James Holcombe Gastonia

James Edward Holcombe, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Rev. Eugene Odell Holcombe and Gaynell Whitaker Holcombe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beatrice Cape and his brother, Rev. Harold Holcombe. James worked for AB Carter, Inc. for 34 years and was the ultimate Minnesota Vikings fan. Although he enjoyed playing golf, James' favorite activity was spending time with his family and friends....

James Edward Holcombe, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Rev. Eugene Odell Holcombe and Gaynell Whitaker Holcombe. In addition to his...

Christopher Boyles Charlotte

Christopher Donald Boyles, 46, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of James Donald Boyles and Lana June Long Boyles. In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his aunts, Sue Jenkins (Dean) and Paula Graham (Ed); his uncles, Floyd Long, Jr., Lanny Boyles and Terry Boyles; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his aunt, June Corley Boyles; and two uncles, Norman Long and Brad Long. A service to celebrate...

Christopher Donald Boyles, 46, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of James Donald Boyles and Lana June Long Boyles. In addition to his parents,...

Marilyn Smith Mount Holly

Marilyn Deeter Smith, 82, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Harris Hospice in Charlotte. She was born in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late William Albert Deeter and Beulah M. Sessamen Deeter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leo Arden Smith; a brother Richard Deeter; and a son-in-law Randy Price. She was a member of the Magnify Choir and was the first women on...

Marilyn Deeter Smith, 82, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Harris Hospice in Charlotte. She was born in Cambridge Springs,...

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