All Obituaries

Sadie Mae Jenkins Sanders, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born in York County, SC, daughter of the late John Jenkins, Jr. and Elizabeth Carpenter Chastaine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rocky Lane Sanders; her son, Thomas Patton Glenn; her grandchildren, Logan Sanders, Destiny, and Rilee; and her siblings, John Jenkins, Loretta Underdown, Randy Jenkins, Elizabeth Walker, and William Jenkins. Mrs. Sanders is survived by her...

Sadie Mae Jenkins Sanders, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born in York County, SC, daughter of the late John Jenkins, Jr. and Elizabeth Carpenter Chastaine. In addition...

Mildred Clemmer Gastonia

Mildred Pauline Lingerfelt Clemmer, 80, of Gaston County, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. She was born in Gaston County to the late Carl and Ruby Willis Lingerfelt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ned, daughter, Wanda Revels, as well as her brothers, Kenny, William, Jerry and Junior Lingerfelt. Mildred was born on Christmas day beginning her love of the celebration of Christmas, especially watching her Hallmark movies with family. She was a...

Mildred Pauline Lingerfelt Clemmer, 80, of Gaston County, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. She was born in Gaston County to the late Carl and Ruby Willis Lingerfelt. In addition to her...

Lucian Williams Dallas

In memory of Lucian Paul Williams who passed away on September 20, 2022 at the age of 71 years old. Lucian was a good man, loved by his family and will be deeply missed. We love you dad, always.

Ted Stone

Ted Stone, age 86, went home to be with his lord and savior on Saturday September 17, 2022. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Bartley and Thelma Stone. Ted was a 1955 graduate of Belmont High School where he was a member of the Beta Club. He lived in Charlotte for much of his life but moved back to Mount Holly where he cared for his mother for 22 years. Ted was a member at Second Baptist Church and later attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church...

Ted Stone, age 86, went home to be with his lord and savior on Saturday September 17, 2022. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Bartley and Thelma Stone. Ted was a...

Ronald Ballard Stanley

Ronald "Ron" Ray Ballard, 83, of Stanley, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born in Iredell County to the late Millard E. Ballard and Emma Kennedy Ballard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Ballard. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ann; his sons, Destry Ray Ballard and his wife, Suzanne, Stacey Lynn Ballard, and Chad Anton Ballard and his wife, Traci; as well as five grandchildren, Savannah, Kennedy,...

Ronald "Ron" Ray Ballard, 83, of Stanley, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born in Iredell County to the late Millard E. Ballard and Emma Kennedy Ballard. In addition...

Billy Dixon

Billy Dixon, age 36, passed away on September 15, 2022 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of David and Tammy Dixon. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Harold Sr. and Hiley Dixon, and his maternal grandfather James Messer, and two uncles Wayne Goude, and Roger Dixon. Billy was a proud father who adored his children. He loved life and always put his family before anything. Billy was very excited to...

Billy Dixon, age 36, passed away on September 15, 2022 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of David and Tammy Dixon. He is preceded in...

Julie Burgin Dallas

Julie Rebecca (Becky) Tallent Burgin, 68, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Helen Hannah Tallent and the late Clifford Odell Tallent. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Burgin is survived by her daughter, Lauren Burgin Carter and her husband, Lee; her grandchildren, Layne Carter, Logan Carter, and Lilly Carter; her siblings, Kathy Ferguson and her husband, Lyle, Paul Tallent and his wife, Heather, and Myra Courtney; and a number of nieces,...

Julie Rebecca (Becky) Tallent Burgin, 68, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Helen Hannah Tallent and the late Clifford Odell Tallent. In...

Floyd "Bud" Jonas Stanley

Floyd "Bud" Jonas, 89, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born and raised in North Belmont to the late Henry Walter Jonas and Nora Lee Campbell Jonas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Ralph, Russell, Richard, Fred and Paul Jonas; and two sisters, Daisy Guen and Lucille Vause. Bud proudly served in the U.S. Army. He played baseball in high school and the Belmont mill league teams, where he was well...

Floyd "Bud" Jonas, 89, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born and raised in North Belmont to the late Henry Walter Jonas and Nora Lee Campbell...

Dean Lancaster Mount Holly

Dean Lancaster, 64, of Mount Holly, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to Dock and Eunice Griffith Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rickie Lancaster. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Wanda; his children, Jimmy Lancaster (Dana), Brandy Lancaster (Michael Gill), and Eric Lancaster (Nicole); his siblings, Teresa Lancaster (Ronald) and Johnny Lancaster (Natalia);...

Dean Lancaster, 64, of Mount Holly, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston County to Dock and Eunice Griffith Lancaster. He was preceded...

Rachel Cox Belmont

Mrs. Rachel Waldrop Cox, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, and sister, age 92, of Mount Holly, died on September 10, 2022, at the Greens of Lincolnton. Mrs. Cox was born in Timmonsville, SC, on December 10, 1929. She was the oldest daughter of the late John Wesley and Mae Reynolds Waldrop. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Evans Blair (E.B.) Cox, Jr., son, Michael R. Cox of Franklin, NC, siblings, John Wesley Waldrop (Buddy), and...

Mrs. Rachel Waldrop Cox, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, and sister, age 92, of Mount Holly, died on September 10, 2022, at the Greens of Lincolnton. Mrs....

Judith Hall Charlotte

Judith Ann Knight Hall, 71, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late George Clinton Knight, Sr. and Pearl Sutton Knight. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Laverne Hall; and her brothers, Joseph Knight and George Knight, Jr. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend who loved her family immensely. She enjoyed shopping and dining out with friends and family. She was always ready to lend a...

Judith Ann Knight Hall, 71, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late George Clinton Knight, Sr. and Pearl Sutton Knight. In addition to...

Roger Estridge Jr. Mount Holly

Roger Lee Estridge, Jr., passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at his home. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, son of the late Roger Lee Estridge, Sr. and Eva Moses Estridge. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Mr. Estridge is survived by his wife, 'Mickey' Estridge; his daughters, Veronica Worley, and Stephanie Scott; his stepdaughter, Heather Newman; 3 grandchildren; his brother, Joseph Estridge and wife, Shirley of Florida; sisters, Karen Aiken of Mount Holly...

Roger Lee Estridge, Jr., passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at his home. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, son of the late Roger Lee Estridge, Sr. and Eva Moses Estridge. He was a U.S....

Yuriko Green Belmont

Yuriko Green of Belmont, NC, passed away suddenly on Tuesday September 6th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She is an intellectual, an artist at heart, and forever the center of her family. She loves R&B and music from the 80s which she danced to with her family. She passionately loves her husband of 28 years, Charles Green, and her two children. Her family all around the world will forever cherish her and the wonderful memories and love she continues to share with...

Yuriko Green of Belmont, NC, passed away suddenly on Tuesday September 6th at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She is an intellectual, an artist at heart, and forever the center of...

Gabby Carrigan Mount Holly

Gabby Eliese Carrigan, 18, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born in Gaston County to Stephanie Renee Crosby Carrigan and Michael Shane Carrigan. Gabby was preceded in death by her uncle, Scott Carrigan; her maternal great grandparents, Monroe Peake and Ann Ligon Crosby; as well as a set of twin siblings. Gabby was a 2022 graduate of East Gaston High School. She was currently enrolled at Gaston Community College with a major...

Gabby Eliese Carrigan, 18, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born in Gaston County to Stephanie Renee Crosby Carrigan and Michael...

Darlene Cope Belmont

Darlene Bishop Cope, 74, of Belmont, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Hugh Calvin Bishop and Mae Vivian Summey Bishop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold James Cope, as well as four siblings, Troy Calvin Bishop, Ted Lewis Bishop, Joe Franklin Bishop, and Betty Bishop Hollifield. Darlene was a longtime member of Belmont Foursquare Church where she implemented the card ministry,...

Darlene Bishop Cope, 74, of Belmont, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Hugh Calvin Bishop and Mae Vivian Summey Bishop. In...

James Padgett Charlotte

On September 4th, 2022, James Stephen Padgett went to meet his Saviour Jesus Christ. "Steve" was 43 years old and joins his father James W. Padgett in heaven. He is survived by his mother Beverly Padgett. In a family full of contractors, Steve stood out as the most naturally gifted. He was blessed with the ability to "figure out" anything. He loved movies, music, animals and history. With a contagious smile and a personality to match, Steve was immediately likeable. And...

On September 4th, 2022, James Stephen Padgett went to meet his Saviour Jesus Christ. "Steve" was 43 years old and joins his father James W. Padgett in heaven. He is survived by his...

Samantha Jones Mount Holly

Samantha Lynn Jones, 30, of Mount Holly, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was born in Gaston County. Samantha was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Thomas Curtis Broome, Jr. and Frances Jolynn Anthony Broome, as well as her great aunt, Sheri Broome. Those left to cherish Samantha's memory include her children Grayson and Eli Helms; her boyfriend, Stuart Helms; her mother, Gina Jones (Kavin); her grandmother, Tammy Barnes; her brother, Marty Jones;...

Samantha Lynn Jones, 30, of Mount Holly, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 3, 2022. She was born in Gaston County. Samantha was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Thomas...

Ann Smith Stanley

Ann Rollins Smith, 79, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Thomas Franklin Rollins, Sr. and Ollie Mae Dorton Rollins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie Clifford Smith; brother, Thomas Franklin Rollins Jr; and two sons-in-law, Johnnie Lyn Ward and Ronald Reeves McAllister. Ann, along with her first husband Freddie, were the owners of...

Ann Rollins Smith, 79, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Thomas Franklin Rollins, Sr. and Ollie Mae...

Parke Sweigart Stanley

Parke Eugene Sweigart, age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday August 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born in Chester County Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Alfred and Mary Sweigart. He was a member and former Deacon of First Presbyterian Church in Stanley. Parke was a jack of all trades who loved his family dearly. His hobbies included traveling, hunting, watching NASCAR, and...

Parke Eugene Sweigart, age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday August 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born in Chester...

Linda Helms Gastonia

Mrs. Linda Smith Helms, age 66, went home to be with her lord and savior on Sunday August 28, 2022. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Baxter and Virginia Smith. Linda will be remembered as a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother who loved her family dearly. She loved her Lord and was an avid gardener. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Jimmy Smith. Those left to cherish her memory include...

Mrs. Linda Smith Helms, age 66, went home to be with her lord and savior on Sunday August 28, 2022. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Baxter and Virginia...

Mitzi Kirby Mount Holly

Mitzi Jane Hester Kirby, 62, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County to Christine Jane Hilton Hester and the late John Franklin Hester. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, John Kirby and his wife Kathryn; her sister, Frankie Tuck; nieces and nephews, Christen Sunwall, Logan Tuck, Adam Kirby, Christopher Cagle, Toscha Swann, Andi Kirby Miller, Tonya Kirby Helms, Connie Smith Bryan;...

Mitzi Jane Hester Kirby, 62, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County to Christine Jane Hilton...

Ronnie Hovis Alexis

Ronnie Marion Hovis, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was born in Hardin, North Carolina, the son of Clarence Marion Hovis and Gladys Black Hovis. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Lynn Hager Hovis; two sons, Scott Hovis and his wife, Amanda of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Josh Hovis of Iron Station; former daughter-in-law, Michelle Hovis of Alexis; five granddaughters, Sammie, Emily, and Amy Lynn...

Ronnie Marion Hovis, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was born in Hardin, North Carolina, the son of Clarence Marion Hovis and Gladys Black Hovis. He was...

Clyde Hatley Gastonia

Clyde "Buck" Hatley, age 87, passed away on Friday August 26, 2022. He was born in Cabarrus County and was the son of the late Claude and Mary Hatley. Buck taught History for 28 years at Holbrook School where he also coached numerous sports teams for many years. He was a member at the former McAdenville Methodist Church and also enjoyed researching family ancestry and composing family trees. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife...

Clyde "Buck" Hatley, age 87, passed away on Friday August 26, 2022. He was born in Cabarrus County and was the son of the late Claude and Mary Hatley. Buck taught History for...

Mickey Rouse Alexis

Mickey Lynn Rouse, 61, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born in Washington County, VA, son of the late Linda Rouse. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn Conley Rouse. Mr. Rouse is survived by his daughter, Jessica Hope Shackway and many close friends. Mr. Rouse will be interred beside his wife, Dawn, at Knollkreg Memorial Park & Cemetery in Abingdon, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are being on...

Mickey Lynn Rouse, 61, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born in Washington County, VA, son of the late Linda Rouse. In addition to his mother, he was...

Ronald "Ronnie" Griffin Mount Holly

Ronald Jackson Griffin, 79, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County to the late Charles and Margaret Williams Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Don Williams and Jim Griffin. He retired from Pharr Yarns as an electrician at the Crescent Division. Ronnie served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and painting in his spare time. Those left to cherish...

Ronald Jackson Griffin, 79, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County to the late Charles and Margaret Williams...

William Stone Gastonia

Gastonia, William Lee Stone, 66, died peacefully on August 24, 2022 at the Green's of Gastonia (formerly Brian Center). Lee was preceded in death by his parents George Washington Stone, Jr. and Lois Hagans Stone, and his wife Patricia Henderson Stone. He was a retired welder, and was a graduate of East Gaston Class of 1975. Survivors include 4 children Nicki, Amy, Laura, and Mary, 4 sisters Jean, Martha, Susan, and Marcella, and 3 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Gastonia, William Lee Stone, 66, died peacefully on August 24, 2022 at the Green's of Gastonia (formerly Brian Center). Lee was preceded in death by his parents George Washington Stone,...

Andra Stroupe Gastonia

Andra Lucille Crenshaw Stroupe, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clyde Anderson Crenshaw and Minnie Lucille Hooper Crenshaw. Mrs. Stroupe is survived by her husband, Larry W. Stroupe; her children, Michael Williams, Michelle Horner and husband, Scott, and Jeffrey Stroupe; her grandchildren, Mitchell Purser, Mackenzie Greene and husband, Brandon, Dylon Stroupe, and Garrett Stroupe; her brother, Andy Crenshaw and...

Andra Lucille Crenshaw Stroupe, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clyde Anderson Crenshaw and Minnie Lucille Hooper...

Ted Reid Mount Holly

Ted Garrison Reid, 85, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Beaulah Robinson Reid, and his wife Joyce Cope Reid. Ted was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church, Stanley. He was an avid golfer and was happiest in his greenhouse. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a medic and later worked at Eastern Airlines and retired after more than 20 years. Ted was a beloved husband, father,...

Ted Garrison Reid, 85, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Beaulah Robinson Reid, and his wife Joyce Cope...

Sylvia Whitley Stanley

Sylvia Dunn Whitley, 86 of Stanley, NC passed away Thursday, Aug 18, 2022, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center, in Lincolnton, NC. Sylvia was a native of Charlotte, NC, and the daughter of the late Kenneth B. Dunn and Thelma H. Dunn. Sylvia was a graduate of Central High School in Charlotte, NC, and worked at Cross Chevrolet in Mount Holly, NC. Sylvia was a devoted wife and mother, and a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Holly. She served...

Sylvia Dunn Whitley, 86 of Stanley, NC passed away Thursday, Aug 18, 2022, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center, in Lincolnton, NC. Sylvia was a native of Charlotte, NC, and the daughter of the...

Eric Self Mount Holly

Eric Matthew Self, age 41, of Mount Holly, went to be with his lord and savior on Thursday, August 18, 2022. In addition to his mother, Nancy Sexton Sneed and her husband, Ronnie, and his father, Gary Self, Eric leaves behind one brother, Jeffrey Self (Candice), one sister, Stephanie Self Moore (Billy), step-sister, Tammy Spivey (Perry), step-brother, Lee Sneed (Mandy); as well as many nieces and nephews. Eric loved to fish anytime he could especially with his...

Eric Matthew Self, age 41, of Mount Holly, went to be with his lord and savior on Thursday, August 18, 2022. In addition to his mother, Nancy Sexton Sneed and her husband, Ronnie, and...

Brenda Baker Mount Holly

Brenda Gail Baker, 79, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Abner and Pauline Howard Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Baker; and her son, Ricky Smith. Mrs. Baker is survived by her children, Cindy Geibel and husband, Ron, and Darren Smith; her grandchildren, Megan Mims and husband, Neal, Shane Cross, and Jamie Walker and husband, David; her great-grandchildren, Tyler, Brailee,...

Brenda Gail Baker, 79, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Abner and Pauline Howard Barker. In addition to her parents, she was...

George McNeill

George Edward, son of the late Simmie & Rosetta McNeill was born May 18, 1938 in Harnett County, NC. George grew up in Erwin, NC where he also attended school. Soon after high school he joined the Navy where he served four years. He later married Doris and from that union they had four sons. George worked at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for 26 years, before retiring at age 55. Several years later he married Delores Simms. George enjoyed cooking, playing cards and reminiscing about...

George Edward, son of the late Simmie & Rosetta McNeill was born May 18, 1938 in Harnett County, NC. George grew up in Erwin, NC where he also attended school. Soon after high school he joined...

Kyle Hill Belmont

Kyle Hill, age 55 of Belmont, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Kyle was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Charles and Mary Hill. Kyle enjoyed racing slot cars and was an avid NASCAR fan. He also was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan and rarely missed watching their games. Kyle truly loved his family and friends and will be missed dearly. In addition to his parents, he is...

Kyle Hill, age 55 of Belmont, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Kyle was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late...

James Morris Dallas

James David Morris, 57, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home. He was born in Gaston County to Janet Morris Auten and the late Richard Auten. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lonnie and Atrice Morris. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 11 years, Judy Morris; children, Phillip Anthony Morris and his wife Toni, and Crystal Morris Adams and her husband Pierre; his siblings, Ricky,...

James David Morris, 57, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home. He was born in Gaston County to Janet Morris Auten and the late Richard Auten. In addition to his father, he...

Betty Branch Marietta, GA

Betty Marie Witcher Branch, 90, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born in Elbert County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Ernest Talmadge Witcher and Azalee Vaughn Witcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Branch, and her son, Mark Branch. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Karen Doucette and her husband Michael of Marietta; a son, Richard Steven Branch of Cape Cod; her brother, Jerry...

Betty Marie Witcher Branch, 90, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born in Elbert County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Ernest Talmadge Witcher and Azalee...

Thelma Wallace Mount Holly

Thelma Parton Wallace, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harry and Bryte Parton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Junior Wallace; and her son, Bryan Wallace. Mrs. Wallace is survived by three sons, Frankie Wallace, Mike Wallace and his wife, Annette, and Steven Wallace and his wife, Kimberly; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Oamie Jane Horton; two nieces; a...

Thelma Parton Wallace, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harry and Bryte Parton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Todd Bradshaw Gastonia

Todd Allen Bradshaw 58, passed away at his home on August 5, 2022. Todd was born on July 8, 1964, in Gaston County, to Shirley Reid Bradshaw and Ralph Ray Bradshaw and grew up in Stanley, NC. Todd was the youngest of three children and his Family considered him a gift from God. He was Number #1, and his Family's focus. Todd, born with Down Syndrome, overflowed with love and affection for all. He lived a full life, attending pre-school and graduating high school from Webb Street School in...

Todd Allen Bradshaw 58, passed away at his home on August 5, 2022. Todd was born on July 8, 1964, in Gaston County, to Shirley Reid Bradshaw and Ralph Ray Bradshaw and grew up in Stanley, NC. Todd...

William Smith Stanley

William "Bill" Ernest Smith, 79, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Sara Stacy Grice Smith and Cecil Ira Smith, Sr. Bill was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Stanley. He was a Super-Excellent Master in the Charlotte Council #8 Freemasonry. Bill was also a member of the Shriners of North America. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Jane, of almost 61 years; his...

William "Bill" Ernest Smith, 79, of Stanley, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Sara Stacy Grice Smith and...

David Johnson

David Roy Johnson, 52, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 4, 2022. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota the son of the late Roger P. Johnson and Joy F. Johnson. David loved cooking, music, and politics. He left behind his sister, Lorie Bowlby and her husband Norman of Cramerton, NC; his lifetime partner, Ann Dawson of Tyler, Texas; her children; his dog Buddy; and a host of other friends and family. May God watch over you now David. Services will be private at a later date.

David Roy Johnson, 52, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 4, 2022. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota the son of the late Roger P. Johnson and Joy F. Johnson. David loved cooking, music, and...

Patricia Blanton Mount Holly

Sarah Patricia Blanton March 18, 1943 - July 29, 2022 Sarah Patricia Blanton went home to be with our Lord on Friday, July 29 in Boiling Springs, SC in the presence of her family. “Pat” was born to the late Benjamin Franklin and Harriet Nancy Angeline Davis of Lowell, NC. She is preceded in death by eight siblings, her late husband of 53 years (Binam Grant Blanton, of Mt. Holly), great grandson Levi Calo, and unborn twin great grandchildren. She is survived by her son Steven...

Sarah Patricia Blanton March 18, 1943 - July 29, 2022 Sarah Patricia Blanton went home to be with our Lord on Friday, July 29 in Boiling Springs, SC in the presence of her...

Dorsey Randall Alexis

Dorsey Chivous Randall, 93, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 28, 2022. He was born in Rutherford County to the late Dorsey Kelly Randall and Ollie Pearl Simmons Randall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bertie Randall. Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Jeanne Dennis and her husband David, Kelly Randall and his wife Julie, Mike Randall and his wife Debbie, and Chris Randall and his wife Stephanie; grandchildren,...

Dorsey Chivous Randall, 93, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 28, 2022. He was born in Rutherford County to the late Dorsey Kelly Randall and Ollie Pearl Simmons Randall. In...

Claude Butler Stanley

Claude Kelly Butler, 81, of Stanley, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Cramerton, son of the late Theodore Frazier Butler and Ethel Gertrude Reid Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clayton Frazier Butler, and his sister, Donna Butler Campbell. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 53 years, Sherry Morris Butler, two children, Amber Butler Roldan (Dominico) and Jason...

Claude Kelly Butler, 81, of Stanley, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Cramerton, son of the late Theodore Frazier Butler and...

Esther Presswood Alexis

Esther Somers Presswood, 90, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was born in Glenville, North Carolina, daughter of the late Arthur Asbury Somers and Chloa Bell Jared Somers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Louis Presswood. Esther retired from Mohican Mills after 29 years. She was a long-time member of Alexis Baptist Church where she sang in the Kingdom Within Choir. Those left to cherish her memory include her...

Esther Somers Presswood, 90, of Alexis, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was born in Glenville, North Carolina, daughter of the late Arthur Asbury Somers and Chloa Bell...

Edmund Morton Mount Holly

Edmund Morton, 93, of Old Hickory Grove Rd., a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dedicated Christian, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 25, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Preston and Maggie Horne Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Rabon Morton; his siblings, Presaline Clark, Inez Burton, and Annie Mae Clark; his son-in-law, John E. Jones; and special friend, Nell Crouse. Mr. Morton was a U.S....

Edmund Morton, 93, of Old Hickory Grove Rd., a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dedicated Christian, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 25, 2022, surrounded by his family....

Joyce Sigmon Davidson

Joyce Elizabeth Sigmon, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Rome Alfred Sigmon and Pearl Beal Sigmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in law, Leonard and Hazelene Sigmon. She loved living in Chicago, where she resided for over forty years. She was an active member of Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago and enjoyed the Chicago Symphony. A lifelong learner, Joyce was a graduate of...

Joyce Elizabeth Sigmon, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Rome Alfred Sigmon and Pearl Beal Sigmon. In addition to her parents, she was...

Linda Miller Iron Station

Linda Chastain Miller, age 75, of Iron Station passed away on July 23, 2022 at Atrium Health-Lincoln. She was born in Rabun County Georgia and was the daughter of the late Ray and Margie Pope Chastain. Linda will be remembered as a devoted preacher's wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dog mother. She taught Sunday school for many years at New Road Baptist Church and also Welcome Baptist Church where she was adored by all of her students. In her...

Linda Chastain Miller, age 75, of Iron Station passed away on July 23, 2022 at Atrium Health-Lincoln. She was born in Rabun County Georgia and was the daughter of the late Ray and Margie...

Joseph Trobaugh

Joseph Gerard Trobaugh, 60, of Stanley, NC passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia, son of the late George and Catherine Trobaugh. In addition to his parents, Joe is preceded in death by a sister, Ann DeGrave Trobaugh and a brother, Terrence Trobaugh. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Cynthia (CJ) Wickline Trobaugh; most loved daughter and son-in-law Erin (Tooda Bear) and Michael Trobaugh; 2 very special grandchildren, Joseph Gerard...

Joseph Gerard Trobaugh, 60, of Stanley, NC passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. He was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia, son of the late George and Catherine Trobaugh. In addition to his...

Joshua Greene Lincolnton

Joshua Casey Greene, 26, of Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born in Gaston County to Karen Causby Greene (Gene Moss) and Casey and Sissy Greene. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his grandparents, Jerry and Becky Causby, Diane Greene, and Wayne and Cheryl Grooms; and his sister, Jessie Leigh Greene. The family will greet guests from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly. A...

Joshua Casey Greene, 26, of Lincolnton, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born in Gaston County to Karen Causby Greene (Gene Moss) and Casey and Sissy Greene. In addition to...

Vicky Barker Mount Holly

Vicky Teague Barker, 78, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Gene and Faye Teague Donaldson. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, James; her children, Thomas Caudill and Amy Barker; her brother, Randy Kelly; grandchildren, Christopher Caudill; and her three great grandchildren, Hannah, Kristin, and Hunter. The family will greet guests from 11:00 until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Woodlawn...

Vicky Teague Barker, 78, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Gene and Faye Teague Donaldson. Those left to cherish...

Maerell Burris Mount Holly

Maerell “Mae” Holland Burris, age 99, of Mount Holly, NC passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2022. She was born to the late Samuel and Letcher Holland in 1923 in Jackson County, GA. She married the love of her life, Clyde Rowe Burris in 1941 . They resided in Conover, NC after Clyde’s military service in WWII, and moved to Mount Holly when he joined the NC Highway Patrol in 1952. Clyde preceded her in death in April 1995. Her family takes great comfort that they are...

Maerell “Mae” Holland Burris, age 99, of Mount Holly, NC passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2022. She was born to the late Samuel and Letcher Holland in 1923 in Jackson County,...

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