All Obituaries
Arthur Jonah Sneed, Sr. was born on August 8th, 1935 to the late Roy and Joan Sneed in Hammond, Indiana. He departed this temporary life for his eternal home in Heaven on Friday, April 20th serenaded in song, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Art was truly blessed. He received the ultimate healing and is now free of sickness and pain! Art was a dedicate member of Message of Love Church in Belmont, where he was an ordained minister, and held the positions...
Arthur Jonah Sneed, Sr. was born on August 8th, 1935 to the late Roy and Joan Sneed in Hammond, Indiana. He departed this temporary life for his eternal home in Heaven on Friday, April 20th...
Edward Hoffman, age 77 of Lawrenceville, Georgia and formally of Mt. Holly, NC died peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2018. He retired from General Motors Parts Division after 37 years. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Russell; daughter, Melanie Keeling (Chris), son, Scott Hoffman (Pam) and grandchildren, Natalie Delgado (Daniel), Morgan Keeling, Dr. Ashley Hoffman, Nathan Hoffman, and Ryan Hoffman. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Emmett and brother, Hoyle Hoffman (Nancy), and...
Edward Hoffman, age 77 of Lawrenceville, Georgia and formally of Mt. Holly, NC died peacefully in his sleep on April 19, 2018. He retired from General Motors Parts Division after 37 years. He is...
Everette Jennings, Sr., 77, of Stanley, died Thursday, April 19 at his residence. Born in Habersham, GA a son of the late Frank and Elzora Loudermilk Jennings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Everette Jennings, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Elaine Ramsey Jennings; children Daniel Jennings and wife Jennifer, Charles Jennings, Darlene Smith, Richard Jennings, Jackie Jennings; stepsons Shannon and Lee Harvey; 24...
Everette Jennings, Sr., 77, of Stanley, died Thursday, April 19 at his residence. Born in Habersham, GA a son of the late Frank and Elzora Loudermilk Jennings. In addition to his...
Homer Mack Bumgardner, 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
He was the son of the late Bill and Artie Hefner Bumgardner and the husband of the late Betty Bumgardner. Homer was a 1943 graduate of Belmont High School and was also a graduate of Belmont Textile School. He served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during WWII. He was employed as an Overseer at the Acme Spinning Company where he retired after 50 years of...
Homer Mack Bumgardner, 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
He was the son of the late Bill and Artie Hefner Bumgardner and the...
Danny Charles Usery, 73, of Mt. Holly, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 18 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Born in Gaston County, Mr. Usery was a son of the late Marvin H. and Beatrice Dellinger Usery. He is survived by three children, Michael Usery and wife Lorene, Sandy Latham, and David Usery and wife Tasha; five sisters; one brother; fifteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Mr. Usery's life will be held 12:30...
Danny Charles Usery, 73, of Mt. Holly, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 18 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Born in Gaston County, Mr. Usery was a son of the late Marvin H....
Richard Lee Russell, 48, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Carolyn Caldwell Russell and the late Walter Richard Russell. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, J.B. DuBose.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Russell is survived by his wife, Christie DuBose Russell; his son, Richard Jordan Russell; his step-father, Dr. Jack Ford, Jr.; his mother-in-law, Linda DuBose; his sister-in-law, Robin Hall, her...
Richard Lee Russell, 48, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Carolyn Caldwell Russell and the late Walter Richard Russell. In addition to his father,...
Ruth Leatherman Eckard, 95, passed away on April 14, 2018 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late L.G. and Nancy Shephard Leatherman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Eckard; four brothers; and four sisters. She was retired from Pharr Yarns, enjoyed bluegrass gospel music, and was a hardcore Atlanta Braves fan.
Ms. Eckard expressed an immense love for her family. She is survived by...
Ruth Leatherman Eckard, 95, passed away on April 14, 2018 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late L.G. and Nancy Shephard Leatherman. In addition to...
Edna Ruth Mullis Miller, 95, of Stanley, died Thursday, April 12 at her home. She was born in Gaston County the daughter of the late Dwight H. and Etta A. Mullis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James A. Miller; two sons Paul and David Miller; two granddaughters Jessica Miller and Lorrie Miller; and a great granddaughter Kayla Reynolds. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Stanley. Those left to cherish her...
Edna Ruth Mullis Miller, 95, of Stanley, died Thursday, April 12 at her home. She was born in Gaston County the daughter of the late Dwight H. and Etta A. Mullis. In addition to her...
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PATSY BEACH CARSWELL SMALL, 83, died April 12, 2018 at Brian Center in Lincolnton. She was born in Rutherford Co NC, daughter of the late Walter and Hattie Harris Carswell, and was preceded in death by three brothers Leonard, Ray, and Robert Carswell, a sister Christine Nantz, and two grandchildren Brian and Travis Stroupe.
Survivors include a daughter Patricia Armstrong and husband Mike of New Port Richey, Florida, a ½ sister June Krause, 4 great...
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PATSY BEACH CARSWELL SMALL, 83, died April 12, 2018 at Brian Center in Lincolnton. She was born in Rutherford Co NC, daughter of the late Walter and Hattie Harris Carswell, and was...
Lynda McKay Sims, 70, of Stanley, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincoln. She was born in Selma, Alabama to the late Lynwood and Aileen Roberts McKay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband George Thomas Ferrier. Lynda worked for 30 plus years for Watkins Motor Lines as an administrative assistant. She was a lifetime member of New Covenant United Methodist Church in Mount Holly where she was an active...
Lynda McKay Sims, 70, of Stanley, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center Lincoln. She was born in Selma, Alabama to the late Lynwood and Aileen Roberts McKay. In...
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Thomas Edison All, 80, died April 5, 2018.
Born in Wilmington, NC on April 17, 1937, Tom was the son of William and Frances All. Tom attended New Hanover High School followed by 15 years of Army Infantry and Military Intelligence where he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his heroism in the Korean War.
Tom worked for Gaston County Dye in Stanley before he started his business, Creative Printing where he retired in 1999. His...
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Thomas Edison All, 80, died April 5, 2018.
Born in Wilmington, NC on April 17, 1937, Tom was the son of William and Frances All. Tom attended New Hanover High School followed by 15...
Barbara Parris Buckner, 75, of Gastonia, died Thursday, April 5. She was born in Canton, the daughter of the late Ola Mae Stamey and Carl Parris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Bobby Buckner. She is survived by her significant other Darlene Poole; two sons Cale Buckner and Carl Buckner and his wife Rhonda; a brother Luther Parris; five grandchildren Tyler Buckner, Matthew Hefner, Jeremy Graham, Crystal Loftin and Autumn Powers; and one...
Barbara Parris Buckner, 75, of Gastonia, died Thursday, April 5. She was born in Canton, the daughter of the late Ola Mae Stamey and Carl Parris. In addition to her parents, she was...
Jeffrey Todd Moore, 50, of Belmont, died suddenly on Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born in Mecklenburg County the son of Wendell Horace and Ellen Boyd Moore. Todd was employed with the City of Belmont for over ten years in the Wastewater Division. Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Wendell and Ellen Moore, and a daughter Madison Page Moore. He was preceded in death by a sister Andrea Paige Moore; paternal grandparents Thomas H. Moore and Dorothy...
Jeffrey Todd Moore, 50, of Belmont, died suddenly on Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born in Mecklenburg County the son of Wendell Horace and Ellen Boyd Moore. Todd was employed with the...
Mrs. Gladys Irene Nash York Henderson, 97, of Stanley, was surrounded by family when she went to her heavenly home on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. Gladys was the daughter of the late Jep and Florence Nash who instilled a strong work ethic in their children which lasted throughout her life. She grew up in Monroe NC and had many stories to tell of growing up on a farm and playing basketball. Mrs. Henderson worked at Climax Mills in Belmont NC prior to her...
Mrs. Gladys Irene Nash York Henderson, 97, of Stanley, was surrounded by family when she went to her heavenly home on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. Gladys was the daughter of the late Jep...
Emily Perry Summey, age 89, entered eternal life on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. Emily was born in Wadesboro, NC on August 19, 1928. The daughter of Abel Perry and Mildred Babb, she was the sixth of seven children. The family moved to Mt Holly, NC in the early 1940s where she resided until the later years of her life.
Emily married Kelly “Jack” Summey in 1947 and together they had three children. She is preceded in death by her husband Jack, her eldest son Terry, her...
Emily Perry Summey, age 89, entered eternal life on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. Emily was born in Wadesboro, NC on August 19, 1928. The daughter of Abel Perry and Mildred Babb, she was the sixth...
Cynthia Jane Nantz Mills, 63, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Glenn and Eula Mae Ottinger Nantz.
Ms. Mills is survived by her siblings, Glenda N. Muckelrath and husband, Randall of Sheridan, AK, Millie N. Parrott and husband, Jack of Stanley, and William George Nantz of Dallas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate the life of Ms. Mills will be held at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April...
Cynthia Jane Nantz Mills, 63, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Glenn and Eula Mae Ottinger Nantz.
Ms. Mills is survived by her...
Carol Miller Hall, 71, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles and Isabelle Connor Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Hall Herron; and two brothers, Larry and Hil Miller.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Hall Johnson; her son, Jerry Hall, Jr. (Jackie Arnold); two sisters, Vickie Michael and Vickie Miller; three brothers, James David Miller (Geraldine),...
Carol Miller Hall, 71, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles and Isabelle Connor Miller. In addition to her parents, she was...
Joyce Riffe Hicks, 77, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was the daughter of the late William Henry and Cora Mitchell Riffe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Denzil Hicks; former husband and father of her children, Alonzo Hicks; former friend and companion, Tommy Payne; and a brother, William Riffe.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina Queen; two granddaughters, Amanda Hicks and Carrie Hicks; a grandson, Shannon Anderson; five...
Joyce Riffe Hicks, 77, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was the daughter of the late William Henry and Cora Mitchell Riffe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a...
Wren Edward Almond, 87, of Stanley, died Wednesday, March 28. He was born September 27, 1930 in Stanly County a son of the late William Daniel and Mae Almond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Steven Almond and a brother Jessie James Almond. He married the love of his life Frances Keever Almond on July 11, 1952. Wren was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged September 13, 1954. He retired from a...
Wren Edward Almond, 87, of Stanley, died Wednesday, March 28. He was born September 27, 1930 in Stanly County a son of the late William Daniel and Mae Almond. In addition to his...
Christean Singer Pressley, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2018. She was born September 23, 1931 in Madison County, Kentucky to Jim and Gussie Singer. While serving as the Sunday School Secretary at Pilot Knob Baptist Church, she met and married the church pastor, R. Mack Pressley. From the hills of Kentucky to the Piedmont of North Carolina, she served faithfully beside him for 60 years. While she never stepped in the pulpit, she had a way of...
Christean Singer Pressley, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2018. She was born September 23, 1931 in Madison County, Kentucky to Jim and Gussie Singer. While serving as...
Benjamin Max Jones, born May 25, 1997, of Mt. Holly, went on to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 27, 2018. He graduated from Highland School of Technology in 2015 Magna Cum Laude. He attended Appalachian State University and currently he was attending CPCC. Max was a barista extraordinaire at Belmont Town Center Harris Teeter Starbucks. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Ben High and both paternal grandparents Hudson...
Benjamin Max Jones, born May 25, 1997, of Mt. Holly, went on to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 27, 2018. He graduated from Highland School of Technology in 2015 Magna Cum...
Aubrey Dwaine Horton, Jr., of Mount Holly, moved to heaven Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Gastonia with family at his side. He was born June 9, 1970 in Columbia, SC to Aubrey Dwaine Horton, Sr. and Brenda Honeycutt Horton. Dwaine graduated from East Gaston High School, Gaston College, and UNCC with degrees in Computer Science. He was employed by Viewpoint Construction Co. of Portland, OR as a database specialist. In addition to his parents, Dwaine is survived by his sisters...
Aubrey Dwaine Horton, Jr., of Mount Holly, moved to heaven Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Gastonia with family at his side. He was born June 9, 1970 in Columbia, SC to Aubrey Dwaine Horton, Sr....
On March 22, 2018, Phyllis McGinnis Carothers departed this earthly life and moved into her Heavenly Home, meeting her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was also met by her daughter Beth, her parents Odell and Ethel and many family members who preceded her on the journey in death.
Phyllis was born May 4, 1937 to Odell Frederick and Ethel Rhyne McGinnis. She was Baptized and Confirmed at Lutheran Chapel Church in Gastonia. She was a graduate of Gastonia High School...
On March 22, 2018, Phyllis McGinnis Carothers departed this earthly life and moved into her Heavenly Home, meeting her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She was also met by her daughter Beth, her...
Lillian Irene Steele, 77, of Stanley, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her residence. Born in Tennessee a daughter of the late Ernest Anderson and Myrtle Sellers Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Howard Steele, Sr.; a son James Howard Steele, Jr.; two brothers, and two sisters. Mrs. Steele is survived by three children Constance Steele of Stanley, Danny Steele of Knoxville, TN, and Teresa Steele Teems and husband Terry...
Lillian Irene Steele, 77, of Stanley, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her residence. Born in Tennessee a daughter of the late Ernest Anderson and Myrtle Sellers Anderson. In addition...
Mr. Bobby G. Bishop, 84, of 116 Oak Trail, passed away on March 21, 2018. Bobby is now at home with his Lord and Savior. He was born August 9, 1933 in Mount Holly, son of the late William Wylie Bishop and Lillian Agnes Bishop of Belmont. Bob was retired from the U.S. Air Force and Duke Energy Company. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Joyce Bone Bishop. Betty was the love of Bob's life. She accompanied and...
Mr. Bobby G. Bishop, 84, of 116 Oak Trail, passed away on March 21, 2018. Bobby is now at home with his Lord and Savior. He was born August 9, 1933 in Mount Holly, son of the late...
Jerry Lee Clark "Bub", 59, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, March 14 at his home. He was born in Gaston County a son of the late Reba and Bob Clark. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Mike Morgan; a sister Iris Morgan; and his long time companion Velga Gregoire. Survivors include his children Michele Edwards, Yvette Moore, Bridget Parker, and Brandon Clark; grandchildren Brayden Edwards, Dalton Parker, Brooke Ledford, Dylan Moore,...
Jerry Lee Clark "Bub", 59, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, March 14 at his home. He was born in Gaston County a son of the late Reba and Bob Clark. In addition to his...
Johnny R. Frady passed away March 13, 2018.
He was born in Swain County on April 7, 1944, son of the late Pearlie Mae Thomasson and Johnny Shuford Frady.
He was a loving husband to his wife Judy and father and loved Jesus Christ.
Survivors include five children, James Frady and Angela, Lisa Dawkins and Fairly, Misty Anderson and Earl, Dione St. John and Jay, Travis Frady and Elizabeth; stepchildren, Johnny Mosteller and Rebecca, Crystal Hopson and...
Johnny R. Frady passed away March 13, 2018.
He was born in Swain County on April 7, 1944, son of the late Pearlie Mae Thomasson and Johnny Shuford Frady.
He was a loving husband to his wife Judy...
Roy Lee Rikard, Jr., 86, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Roy Lee and Nina Parks Rikard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Walls Rikard; and his brother, Bob Rikard.
Mr. Rikard is survived by his children, Sherry Jones and husband, Terry, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Vickie Rikard Clemmer and husband, Bruce, of Mount Holly, Eddie Rikard and Reggie Rikard both of the home;...
Roy Lee Rikard, Jr., 86, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Roy Lee and Nina Parks Rikard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
J W Bush, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Earnest Mack and Lucy May Smith Bush. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Jean Bush; and two brothers, Dean and Jerry Bush. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of New Life Baptist Church in Stanley.
Mr. Bush is survived by his children, Sandra Jones and husband, Mike of Stanley, and Tony Bush and wife, Kim of Alexis; a...
J W Bush, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Earnest Mack and Lucy May Smith Bush. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Rachel Broome Martin, age 94, of Mount Holly, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County daughter of the late George G. and Della Mullis Broome. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Carl Broome and Ray Broome. She was a retired lab technician with Sodeyco Chemical and was a former member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son...
Rachel Broome Martin, age 94, of Mount Holly, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County daughter of the late George G. and...
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Ted David Garner, 85, passed away March 6, 2018 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Stanley, son of the late R.C and Addie Lee Cannon Garner. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Stanley, and retired from Duke Energy Riverbend plant after 30 years of service. He was a retired volunteer fireman with the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department, and served in the United States Air Force. He loved to hunt, fish, and...
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Ted David Garner, 85, passed away March 6, 2018 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Stanley, son of the late R.C and Addie Lee Cannon Garner. He was a lifelong...
Carol Rainwater McClintock, 67, of Stanley, died Sunday March 4, 2018 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born in Cheraw, SC to the late William R."Shug" and Susanna Wilkes Rainwater. Carol is survived by her son Will McClintock and her special companion Larry Dellinger. A service to celebrate Carol's life will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 7 at Hills Chapel United Methodist Church, 988 N Carolina 16 Highway in Stanley. ...
Carol Rainwater McClintock, 67, of Stanley, died Sunday March 4, 2018 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born in Cheraw, SC to the late William R."Shug" and...
Phyllis Ann May Campbell, 69, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at home. She was born in Covington, VA, daughter of the late Arlon Pentz and Virginia Lee Shephard May. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Levi May.
Mrs. Campbell is survived by her husband, James Harold Campbell; step-daughters, Tina Huffstetler and husband, Tracy of Belmont, and Tammy Thompson and husband, Drew of Clover, SC; her sister, Hazel Merrix; three brothers, Charles,...
Phyllis Ann May Campbell, 69, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at home. She was born in Covington, VA, daughter of the late Arlon Pentz and Virginia Lee Shephard May. In addition to her...
Eloise Howard Murphy, 86, passed away peacefully at home March 1, 2018. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 24, 1931 to parents George Burce and Georgie Self Howard. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years, Lawrence Ray “Bud” Murphy who was her childhood sweetheart; son, David Murphy; brothers Roy Howard, Varner Howard; sisters Helen Howard, Ruby Carpenter, Margaret Spencer, Buford “Boots” Haithcox, Vergie Nosil. Eloise is...
Eloise Howard Murphy, 86, passed away peacefully at home March 1, 2018. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on May 24, 1931 to parents George Burce and Georgie Self Howard. She is preceded in...
Martha Ann Killian, 81, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born in Danville, VA, daughter of the late Jimmy and Vera Towler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Killian, her daughter, Faye Morrow, and four sibilings. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie Williamson and wife, Susan of Belmont, John Williamson of Cramerton, Windy...
Martha Ann Killian, 81, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born in Danville, VA, daughter of the late Jimmy and Vera Towler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Paul (Pop) Johnson, Jr., 75, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Paul and Gaynelle Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jane McQuay and Geraldine Doby. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he retired after 22 years of service. He was a proud member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA).
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret Lamb Johnson; his children,...
Paul (Pop) Johnson, Jr., 75, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Paul and Gaynelle Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Robert Clayton Scott "Bob", 88, of Mount Holly, died Thursday, February 22 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Saltville, Va to the late James A. and Georgia G. Scott. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Jim Scott. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Evelyn Carrier Scott; two children Mark Timothy Scott and wife Lorinda, and Russell Blake Scott and wife Sherry; a sister Betty Jo Carrier; six...
Robert Clayton Scott "Bob", 88, of Mount Holly, died Thursday, February 22 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Saltville, Va to the late James A. and...
Ruth Baber McCluney Lowry "Skip", 82, of Stanley, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was born in Gaston County to the late Richard C. McCluney, Sr. and Margaret Ruth McCluney. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband James D. Lowry, Sr. She was a proud member of the Order Of The Eastern Star Gastonia. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Kathy Lowry of Stanley and Dr. James D. Lowry, Jr. of Lawrenceville,...
Ruth Baber McCluney Lowry "Skip", 82, of Stanley, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018. She was born in Gaston County to the late Richard C. McCluney, Sr. and Margaret Ruth...
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Mary Lou Hewitt Jenkins, 86, died February 21, 2018 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born in Oak Park, Georgia; daughter of the late James and Mae Atkinson Hewitt, and was preceded in death by her husband Little Ben (L.B.) Jenkins, a son Archie Jenkins, a daughter Doris Wooten, and six sisters Juanita Hoffman, Louise Brown, Shirley Mayhew, Ruth Simmons, Bernice Dalton, and Doris Jones
She was a member of Craig...
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Mary Lou Hewitt Jenkins, 86, died February 21, 2018 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born in Oak Park, Georgia; daughter of the late James...
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The public is invited to our funeral home to sign a condolence book that will be hand delivered to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association after the service on March 2, 2018. The book will be available for signing daily between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
The public is invited to our funeral home to sign a condolence book that will be hand delivered to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association after the service on March 2, 2018. The book will...
Evelyne Johnson Gosnell, 75, of Mt. Holly, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 during a temporary stay for recovery at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley. Evelyne was born on February 17, 1943. She was the ninth child born into a family of eleven siblings. Her late parents were Earsie Miller Johnson and Jesse A. Pope. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 36 years before his passing in 1997, Franklin D. Gosnell, Sr. She has two living...
Evelyne Johnson Gosnell, 75, of Mt. Holly, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 during a temporary stay for recovery at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley. Evelyne was born on...
Dora Jean Walls Hester, 86, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 20 at her home. She was born in Gaston County to the late Willie Franklin Walls and Dewey "Bear" Walls. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters Rachael Harris and Dorothy Kirby, and one brother Raymond Walls. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons Allan Dale Hester and Terry Gene Hester and wife Cheryl; a daughter Lisa Hester Byrd and husband...
Dora Jean Walls Hester, 86, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 20 at her home. She was born in Gaston County to the late Willie Franklin Walls and Dewey "Bear"...
Louise Burr Honbaier, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 19. She was born in Anson County to the late Maude Yarbrough Burr and Thomas Eugene Burr. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Thomas Eugene Burr. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 63 years Jesse Ray Honbaier, Jr.; her children Stephen Wayne Honbaier and his wife Sandy and Ruby Diane...
Louise Burr Honbaier, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 19. She was born in Anson County to the late Maude Yarbrough Burr...
Macie Allen Conner O'Donoghue, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2018. She was born in Lincoln County to the late Hessie Caroline Arrowood Conner and George Thomas Conner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Kim Duncan. Those left to cherish her memory include her children JoAnn Ingle of Wilmington, Sarah Hicks and husband Coss of Cherokee, Carl Lee O'Donoghue, Jr. and wife Debbie of Gastonia, Sonny Paxton of...
Macie Allen Conner O'Donoghue, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2018. She was born in Lincoln County to the late Hessie Caroline Arrowood Conner and George...
William Kirby Boggs, 70, of Lincolnton, died Thursday, February 15 at Boger City Rest Home. He was born in Gaston County to Mary Catherine Abernathy Boggs and the late William Andy Boggs. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three siblings Judy Boggs Greer, Joyce Boggs McClure and her husband Terry, Alvin Boggs and his wife Denise; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate his life will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, February 17 at...
William Kirby Boggs, 70, of Lincolnton, died Thursday, February 15 at Boger City Rest Home. He was born in Gaston County to Mary Catherine Abernathy Boggs and the late William Andy...
Charlotte Baker McGinnis passed away Wednesday, February 14 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Dunn, NC to the late Betty McAlister Baker and Billy Baker. Survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband Dale; a son Michael Wayne McGinnis; two sisters Shirley Morris and Susie Sturette; as well as two grandchildren Elizabeth and Haiden Jackson. Services will be...
Charlotte Baker McGinnis passed away Wednesday, February 14 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Dunn, NC to the late Betty McAlister Baker and Billy Baker. ...
Larry Reid Brafford, 80, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Cyrus Brand and Margie Deese Brafford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Bland Ashley Brafford, and a son David "Andy" Brafford. Survivors include his son Jeff Brafford; brother Delaney Brafford and his wife Juel; and two granddaughters Katie and Morgan. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM...
Larry Reid Brafford, 80, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Cyrus Brand and Margie Deese Brafford. In addition to...
Douglas Eugene Featherston, Sr., 89, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late John Laban (JL) and Dola Neva Beaty Featherston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings and their spouses, Paul and Hazel Featherston, Ruth and Ray Brandon, Rev. Bob and Lois Featherston, and Nell F. and Fred Carpenter. Mr. Featherston was a lifetime resident of Cramerton where he lived a simple, Christian life. He was U.S. Army Veteran...
Douglas Eugene Featherston, Sr., 89, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late John Laban (JL) and Dola Neva Beaty Featherston. In addition to his...
Corrine Winkler, 68, of Gastonia, died Friday, February 9, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Watauga County to the late Celia Jane Winkler. In addition to her mother, she is also preceded in death by a sister Georgia Belle Haney and a brother Roscoe Winkler. She is survived by her brothers Rev. Herman Winkler and his wife Brenda and Charles Allen Winkler; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate her life will be held 1:00 PM...
Corrine Winkler, 68, of Gastonia, died Friday, February 9, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Watauga County to the late Celia Jane Winkler. In addition to her mother,...
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