All Obituaries

Anna Ruth Hill Brindle Hensley, 75, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born in Gaston County to the late William Robert Hill and Maggie Elizabeth Shires Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Tommy Preston Hill, Betty Louise Branch, Arthur Hill, Grace Martin, and James Robert Hill. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Wayne Brindle and his wife Denise, and her daughter, Deborah Willard; her sister,...

Anna Ruth Hill Brindle Hensley, 75, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 20, 2021. She was born in Gaston County to the late William Robert Hill and Maggie Elizabeth Shires...

Judy Moore Stanley

Judy Taylor Moore, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Broadus and Florine Gibson Taylor. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and seamstress. Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband of 62 years, David Franklin Moore; her children, Jeffery Taylor Moore and his wife, Sherry and Allison Moore Adams and her husband, Steve; her grandchildren, Joshua Moore, Justin Moore and his wife, Melissa, Tucker Lane Moore and his fiance' Elizabeth...

Judy Taylor Moore, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Broadus and Florine Gibson Taylor. Mrs. Moore was a homemaker and...

Carl Proper Lawndale, NC

Carl Lee Proper, 39, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born in Erie County, PA. He served as a K-9 Officer with the Kings Mountain Police Department. Officer Proper is survived by his wife, Sonya Proper; his children, Victoria Sherman, Derrik Proper, and Shyanne Proper; his mother, Mona Proper; his father, Bruce Proper, Sr.; his siblings, Bruce Lee Proper, Jr. and his wife, Jessica Proper, Todd Proper and his companion, Anna Trainum, and Josie Willover; his niece, Taylor...

Carl Lee Proper, 39, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born in Erie County, PA. He served as a K-9 Officer with the Kings Mountain Police Department. Officer Proper is survived by...

Hugh Hovis Stanley

Hugh Hovis, 93, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2021. He was born April 7, 1928 in Stanley, son of the late Clarence W. and Dorothy M. Hovis. He was baptized on Palm Sunday 1941 at the age of 13, graduated from Stanley High School and continued his education at Kings Business College. He used those skills as an accountant and bookeeper. He married his loving wife Mary in August 1947. He retired in 1991 at Stanley Town Clerk and Gaston County magistrate. Mr. Hovis had been a long...

Hugh Hovis, 93, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2021. He was born April 7, 1928 in Stanley, son of the late Clarence W. and Dorothy M. Hovis. He was baptized on Palm Sunday 1941 at the...

Norman Accipiter Gastonia

Norman Raymond Accipiter, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, after a long illness, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Westmoreland County, PA, son of the late John and H. Laurene Morris Accipiter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers. Mr. Accipiter was a member of the Apollo Elks Golf Club; the Chieftain Archery Club, and was a league bowler. Norm enjoyed playing golf at Green Meadows Golf Course in Mount Holly. Mr. Accipiter is...

Norman Raymond Accipiter, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, after a long illness, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Westmoreland County, PA, son of the late John...

Joanie Edwards Mount Holly

Joanie Marie Edwards, 60, a resident of Woodlawn Haven Assisted Living, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, NC, daughter of Melton Eugene McLmore and Joan Murphy Edwards McLmore. No services are scheduled for Ms. Edwards.

Joanie Marie Edwards, 60, a resident of Woodlawn Haven Assisted Living, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, NC, daughter of Melton Eugene McLmore and Joan...

Emma Powell Stanley

Emma Ruth Lawing Powell, 78, of Stanley, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Wilmer and Beulah Brown Lawing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Todd Powell. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Scott Powell and his wife Christy; grandson, Tyler Powell; and two brothers, Gene and Michael Rapp. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Christ's...

Emma Ruth Lawing Powell, 78, of Stanley, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Wilmer and Beulah Brown Lawing. In addition to her parents, she was...

Rachel Pearson Gastonia

Rachel Pavelek Pearson, 40, of Gastonia, met Jesus face to face Monday, September 13, 2021 just two days after her husband James "Jimmy" William Pearson, Jr. passed away. Rachel was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania to Machan and Elma Sanner Pavelek. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mabel and Arthur Sanner. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Youngstown State University and a...

Rachel Pavelek Pearson, 40, of Gastonia, met Jesus face to face Monday, September 13, 2021 just two days after her husband James "Jimmy" William Pearson, Jr. passed away. Rachel...

George Stapleton Stanley

George Wayne Stapleton, 74, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2021. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, son of the late George and Myrtle Eson Stapleton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Gloria and Barbara. Mr. Stapleton is survived by his wife, Ada Wheeler Stapleton; his children, Elaine Stapleton, Angela McCarty, and Michelle Stapleton; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service to celebrate Mr....

George Wayne Stapleton, 74, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2021. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, son of the late George and Myrtle Eson Stapleton. In addition to his parents, he was...

Elaine Lindsey Denver

Elaine Long Lindsey, 74, of Denver, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Waynesville, North Carolina to the late Leo and Kitty Long of Clyde, North Carolina. Elaine graduated from Clyde High School and UNC - Charlotte. She was a CPA Partner for over 40 years. Elaine was a member of First Baptist Church in Mount Holly. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 56 years, Billy Lindsey; her daughter, Cheryl Lindsey Nicks...

Elaine Long Lindsey, 74, of Denver, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Waynesville, North Carolina to the late Leo and Kitty Long of...

Wilson Porter Rhoton Jr. Gastonia

Wilson Porter Rhoton, Jr. (“Mr. Rhoton”, “Reverend Rhoton”, “Pastor Rhoton”, “Wilson,” “Dad” and “Granddaddy”), passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021. Wilson was born January 27, 1930, to Wilson Porter Rhoton, Sr., and Helen Laura Klos Rhoton. He grew up in St. Louis Missouri, and attended Westminster College for three years until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After two years...

Wilson Porter Rhoton, Jr. (“Mr. Rhoton”, “Reverend Rhoton”, “Pastor Rhoton”, “Wilson,” “Dad” and “Granddaddy”), passed away...

James "Jimmy" Pearson, Jr. Gastonia

James "Jimmy" William Pearson, Jr., 41, of Gastonia, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face Saturday, September 11, 2021. He is now experiencing first hand what he has talked about most of his life. Just two days after Jimmy met Jesus face to face, on September 13, his wife Rachel Pavelek Pearson, passed away and joined him at Heaven's gates. Jimmy was a wealth of knowledge about the Lord, and lived what he preached. To know him was to love...

James "Jimmy" William Pearson, Jr., 41, of Gastonia, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face Saturday, September 11, 2021. He is now experiencing first hand what he has...

Lois Benfield Belmont

Lois Dover Benfield, 68, of Belmont, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born in York, South Carolina to the late Charles and Ethel Roberts Dover. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Barry Joe Benfield, Sr.; her children, Richard Ray Benfield, Barry Benfield, Jr. (Teresa), and James Phillip Benfield; two nephews; an uncle; an aunt; numerous grandchildren; as well as two sisters-in-law, Judy...

Lois Dover Benfield, 68, of Belmont, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born in York, South Carolina to the late Charles and Ethel Roberts Dover. She will be remembered as a loving...

Harold Smith Iron Station

Harold Franklin Smith, 84, of Iron Station, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born in Lincoln County to the late Alvin Thomas Smith, Sr. and Annie Mae Bynum Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna S. Cash, Prue S. Wright, and Ruth S. Auton; as well as his granddaughter, Megan Miller, and great grandson, Cason Fowler. Harold was a long time member of Alexis Baptist Church. He retired from Duke Energy. After his...

Harold Franklin Smith, 84, of Iron Station, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born in Lincoln County to the late Alvin Thomas Smith, Sr. and Annie Mae Bynum...

Charles Bass Mount Holly

Charles Nathan Bass, 74, of Mount Holly, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born in Nash County to the late Willard and Lola Murray Bass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Bass, and his granddaughter, Angel Robinson. Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Peyton Bass (Diana), Crystal Bass (Kenny), Brian Bass (Chrissy), and Jennifer Lemmons; his siser, Pam Bass; his brother, Dennis Bass; his grandchildren, Jacob Robinson,...

Charles Nathan Bass, 74, of Mount Holly, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. He was born in Nash County to the late Willard and Lola Murray Bass. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jeffery Whitner Mount Holly

Jeffery Lynn Whitner, age 54, passed away on September 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg county and was the son of the late Tommie and Linda Whitner. He was a lifelong passionate Pittsburg Steelers fan. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Nicole Whitner, a sister Teresa Townsend (Edgar) , a brother Randy Whitner (Linda), and sister Tiffany McEntire (Mark), as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and...

Jeffery Lynn Whitner, age 54, passed away on September 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Mecklenburg county and was the son of the late Tommie and Linda...

Clifford Ferguson Gastonia

Clifford Rudolph Ferguson, 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born in Rockingham, NC and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Roddy Ferguson; and his step-son, Brack Burrell. Mr. Ferguson is survived by his step-daughters, Shelia Ferguson and Samantha McKown; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Ferguson will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the...

Clifford Rudolph Ferguson, 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born in Rockingham, NC and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his wife,...

Collis Dean Jr. Iron Station

Collis Dean Jr., beloved husband, dad and grandfather (“PawPaw”), left this earth to be with Our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Collis married the love of his life, Joan McClure 61 years ago this month. They had two daughters Denise Sullivan (deceased) and Terri Andrews (of Charlotte). Collis and Joan didn’t stop parenting there, though. They were actively involved grandparents of Chris (deceased), Jennifer and Joshua Sullivan and Allie Andrews (all of Charlotte)....

Collis Dean Jr., beloved husband, dad and grandfather (“PawPaw”), left this earth to be with Our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Collis married the love of his life, Joan...

Arliece Huitt

Dorothy Arliece Clayton Huitt, daughter of the late A.B. Clayton and Ree Parker Clayton, was born on February 14, 1940. She passed away on September 6, 2021 after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Mrs. Huitt spent many years as a colorist and scheduling coordinator within the textile industry. After graduating from Gaston College with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, she spent 20 years in the YMCA After School Program, making a positive impact on many young...

Dorothy Arliece Clayton Huitt, daughter of the late A.B. Clayton and Ree Parker Clayton, was born on February 14, 1940. She passed away on September 6, 2021 after a courageous battle with...

Lee Roy "Pete" Grigg Stanley

Lee Roy "Pete" Grigg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born September 14, 1925 in Lincoln County to the late David Edward Grigg and Mary Tincy Blanton Grigg. He is preceded in death by his siblings Clarence Grigg, Dezzie Ramsaur, Charlie Grigg, Ethel Wright, Ezma Beam, Hazeline Kolody, Era Bella Gibson, as well as his wife, Carol Randall Grigg. Pete was a WWII veteran, serving in the navy on the USS O' Toole where he was a sonar man. He was a...

Lee Roy "Pete" Grigg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born September 14, 1925 in Lincoln County to the late David Edward Grigg and Mary Tincy Blanton...

Janice Schesny Belmont

Janice Sanders Schesny, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, 66, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Theodore Arthur Sanders and Laverne Greene Sanders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Bobby Holmes; her sisters, Phyllis O'Brian and Donna Sanders; and her brothers, Gerald Sanders and Billy Sanders. Ms. Schesny is survived by her children, Daniel Edward Schesny, Jr. and spouse, Nancy Pearce,...

Janice Sanders Schesny, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, 66, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Theodore Arthur Sanders and Laverne...

Daniel Allen Stanley

Daniel Lee Allen, 42, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Donald Lee Allen and Edith Klouse Allen. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, William Hawley Klouse; his sister, Sherry Dawn Allen; and his brother-in-law, Scott Baxter. In addition to his parents, Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Dana Baxter Allen; his children, Chandler Lee Allen and Cayden Lee Allen; special niece and nephew, Mia Skylan Baxter and Justin...

Daniel Lee Allen, 42, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Donald Lee Allen and Edith Klouse Allen. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his maternal...

Linda Tino Gastonia

Linda Kaye Tino was born on November 21, 1944 to the late Walter Racene Mahaffey and Berta (Bertie) Lyles Mahaffey. Sadly, she passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on September 3rd, 2021 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Linda is preceded in death by her loving Husband, Larry Ross Tino; their daughter Barbara Denise Barnes; and infant son, Jeffery Ross Tino. She is survived by her two daughters, Amy and Jennifer; her five grandchildren, Jeffery, Kayla, Natalie,...

Linda Kaye Tino was born on November 21, 1944 to the late Walter Racene Mahaffey and Berta (Bertie) Lyles Mahaffey. Sadly, she passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on September 3rd,...

Nancy Ragan Mount Holly

Nancy Sue Clanton Ragan, 67, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Everette and Eva Louise Scarborough Clanton. Mrs. Ragan was a member of The Springs Church of God, Lincolnton. Mrs. Ragan is survived by her husband of 48 years, Jimmy Lee Ragan; her daughters, Jennifer Reed and Julie Ragan; her grandchildren, Tristian Ragan and Elijah Smith; her brother, Timothy Clanton and his wife, Carol; and a special cousin and her namesake,...

Nancy Sue Clanton Ragan, 67, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Everette and Eva Louise Scarborough Clanton. Mrs. Ragan was a member...

Robert Heavener Bessemer City

Robert Edward Heavener, 71, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Bob Heavener and Helen Smart Heavener. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bobby Heavener, Billy Heavener, Donald Heavener, Johnny Heavener, Paul Heavener, Thelma Black, and Dorothy Kiser. Mr. Heavener was a fisherman all of his life. He ran Fatboyz Carp Pond for many years, along with other carp ponds. Mr. Heavener is survived by his...

Robert Edward Heavener, 71, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Bob Heavener and Helen Smart Heavener. In addition to his parents, he was...

Sherry Hill Stanley

Sherry Carpenter Hill, 64, a loving wife, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Enoch Raymond Carpenter and Betty Sue Champion Carpenter. Mrs. Hill was a valued and dedicated member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband, Roderick Charles Hill; her children, Melissa Nicole Hill and Kimberly Marie Rumfelt and her husband, Andy; her grandchildren, Ian Nichols, Alexis Medlin and her husband, Richie,...

Sherry Carpenter Hill, 64, a loving wife, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Enoch Raymond Carpenter and Betty Sue Champion Carpenter....

Rita Sisk Belmont

On September 3, 2021, our beloved "Angel on Earth" passed away peacefully at Atrium Health in Lincolnton. Rita was born June 7, 1954. Rita always had a smile to share and she loved everyone. Some of Rita's favorite things to do was work puzzles, color, collect dollars and drink sweet tea. In Rita's younger years she attended Gaston Skills in Dallas where she learned many skills that contributed to local industries. Rita is survived by her mother Shirley Sisk, brothers Richard Sisk and...

On September 3, 2021, our beloved "Angel on Earth" passed away peacefully at Atrium Health in Lincolnton. Rita was born June 7, 1954. Rita always had a smile to share and she loved everyone....

Lois Setzer Lowell

Lois Nall Setzer, 91, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home. She was born in Florence, SC, daughter of the late John and Juanita Nall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junior William Setzer; her grandson, Jacob Biddy; and her siblings, James, J.C. Ken, Alma, Virginia, and Maybell. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Lowell. Mrs. Setzer is survived by her children, Sharon Smith and her husband, Ron, Tammy McClure and...

Lois Nall Setzer, 91, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her home. She was born in Florence, SC, daughter of the late John and Juanita Nall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Mildred Culpepper

Mildred Jane Barker Culpepper, 96, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lester and Laura Kelly Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Culpepper, Sr. Mrs. Culpepper is survive by her children, Laura Ann Hargett, Roberta Jane Brewer and her husband, Roger, and Robert Culpepper, Jr. and his wife, Vicky; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; and a number of...

Mildred Jane Barker Culpepper, 96, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Lester and Laura Kelly Barker. In addition to her parents, she...

Margaret Mauney Stanley

Stanley MARGARET SMITH MAUNEY, 89, died September 1, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Beatty Smith Sr. and Bertha Pruitt Smith. She was preceded in death by her husbands Frank McClure and Paul T. Mauney, a sister Shirley Rathers and a brother John B. Smith, Jr. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Stanley where she had served as church secretary from 1960 – 1993. Survivors include two daughters...

Stanley MARGARET SMITH MAUNEY, 89, died September 1, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Beatty Smith Sr. and Bertha Pruitt Smith....

Mildred Goodson Belmont

Mildred Louise Goodson, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Bradley McCall and Mary (Maggie) Perry Silva. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Goodson; her brothers, Bill McCall and Robert McCall; and her son-in-law, Farrell Buchanan. Mrs. Goodson was a member of Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. Her greatest joy in life, in recent years, was seeing her grandchildren, especially her newest...

Mildred Louise Goodson, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Bradley McCall and Mary (Maggie) Perry Silva. In addition to her...

Sheree Gibson Stanley

Sheree Rhyne Gibson, 63, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Doris Cope Rhyne and the late James Victor "Bud" Rhyne. Mrs. Gibson worked for many years as a sales manager for the Charlotte Observer, and was currently employed in sales at Cornerstone Staffing in Charlotte. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Mount Holly. Sheree was a radiant glow to everyone she met. She was always positive, highly motivated, and had immense love...

Sheree Rhyne Gibson, 63, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Doris Cope Rhyne and the late James Victor "Bud" Rhyne. Mrs. Gibson worked...

Alice Clay Mount Holly

Alice Clay, 80, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was a native of Halifax County, NC, daughter of the late A.D. and Jennie Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Clay; her sons, Gene Cuthrell and Craig Cuthrell; her sisters, Bobbie Strickland and Mae Dee Blackmon; and her brother, John Sutton. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church of Belmont, NC. Alice is survived by her daughters, Susan Johnson and Michelle Lanier; her...

Alice Clay, 80, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was a native of Halifax County, NC, daughter of the late A.D. and Jennie Sutton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Linda Williams Dallas

Linda Baker Williams, 63, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 11:45 am, to dance into Heaven at High Noon, to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Welch, WV, daughter of the late Edison and Omie Baker, Stepfather David Blakley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Hurl Baker and Michael Blakley; brother-in-law, Elbert Lunsford; Father-in-law, Jessie (Jr.); Step-mother-in-law, Jean Williams; and Mother-in-law Peggy...

Linda Baker Williams, 63, of Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 11:45 am, to dance into Heaven at High Noon, to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Welch, WV,...

Marcus Walker Dallas

Marcus Gregory Walker, age 48, passed away on August 23, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston county and was the son of the late Carolyn Wiggins Walker. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter Sarah Walker and his fiancé Angel Jonas. Marcus was a member of the Carolina Garrison 501st legion. He was a funny, and giving person who could always be found smiling. He was a caring father, a loving...

Marcus Gregory Walker, age 48, passed away on August 23, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston county and was the son of the late Carolyn Wiggins...

James Smith Stanley

James Lee Smith, 70, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Geraldine Smith Stines. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sons, Scott Smith and Roger Smith; and his brother, Steve Stines. Mr. Smith was a kind, simple, and humble man who enjoyed fishing and working on his boat. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Loralee Camp Smith; his children, Michael Smith, James Smith and his wife, Monica, Shawn Parton and his wife,...

James Lee Smith, 70, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Geraldine Smith Stines. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sons,...

Larry Proctor Stanley

Larry Douglas Proctor, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Robert Proctor and Joyce Hamm Proctor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Betty Proctor; and his brother, Mark Proctor. He was a member of the Montgomery, OH Masonic Lodge 94 and former member of the Southern Corvette Club of Concord. Mr. Proctor is survived by his wife, Linda Bessler Proctor; his son, James Proctor and his wife, Glenna; his...

Larry Douglas Proctor, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, son of the late Robert Proctor and Joyce Hamm Proctor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Kathryn Harrill Charlotte

Kathryn Skinner Harrill, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was born in Spartanburg County, SC, daughter of the late Brooks and Lillian Pack Skinner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Max Harrill; her sister, Helen Williams; and her brother, J.L. Skinner. Mrs. Skinner is survived by her niece, Brenda West and her husband, Michael; her nephew, Doug Williams and his wife, Donna; and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial...

Kathryn Skinner Harrill, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021. She was born in Spartanburg County, SC, daughter of the late Brooks and Lillian Pack Skinner. In addition to her parents, she...

Levi Hinds Waxhaw

Levi Allen Hinds passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at home. Levi was born February 19, 1949 in Detroit, MI, son of the late Arnold Hinds and Helen Priest Hinds. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Shelley; their children, Lee Hinds and his wife Katrina, Steven Hinds and his wife Lynne, Jennifer Bell and her husband Dan; four grandchildren, Kailey, Tia, Shaina, and Adalynn; and three sisters, Nina Smith, Linda Hauck and her husband Butch, Ilene Wood and her...

Levi Allen Hinds passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at home. Levi was born February 19, 1949 in Detroit, MI, son of the late Arnold Hinds and Helen Priest Hinds. In addition to his parents,...

Jennifer Walker Stanley

Jennifer Freeman Walker, 47, of Stanley, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County to Kathy Helton Hefner and Chessie Lee Freeman. Jennifer taught Pre-K for Gaston County Schools for 16 years. She was loved by all of her students, but not near as much as she loved them. Just as she loved her students, she also dearly loved her family and her fur babies. Those left to cherish her memory...

Jennifer Freeman Walker, 47, of Stanley, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County to Kathy...

Cherie McKinney Mount Holly

Cherie Annette McKinney lost her courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Cherie was born October, 17, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of William Gary and Peggy Richmond McKinney. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Samantha Blair Fox; her sister, Anita McKinney Waldman; her brother, William Scott McKinney; her step-mother, Rebecca (Becky) McKinney; her step-brother, Roger Duncan; her fur baby, Dixie; and many stray cats. Cherie graduated as...

Cherie Annette McKinney lost her courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Cherie was born October, 17, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of William Gary and Peggy Richmond...

Marsha Sharie Kennedy Stanley

Marsha Sharie Kennedy, 35, went to heaven on August 18, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County on July 3, 1986. She was a graduate of Webb Street School in Gastonia class of 2007, and grew up supporting her brother and his teammates from the Stanley Recreation thru the East Gaston years. Sharie just turned 35 and this precious, sweet, innocent child will be missed so dearly by everybody that saw her infectious smile and laugh, that was just Sharie. Sharie loved unconditionally as...

Marsha Sharie Kennedy, 35, went to heaven on August 18, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County on July 3, 1986. She was a graduate of Webb Street School in Gastonia class of 2007, and grew up...

Angela Bivins Greenville

Angela Page Bivins, 51, of Greenville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Prima Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Gaston County and was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Karen Ivey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alston and Helen Bivins. Those left to cherish her memory include her significant other, or as she called him, "HER BOO", Joel Rollins; her brothers and sisters, Wayne Bivins and his wife...

Angela Page Bivins, 51, of Greenville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Prima Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Gaston County and was preceded in death...

Barney Smith Jr. Gastonia

Barney Randall Smith, Jr., 47, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Barney Randall Smith, Sr. and the late Barbara Diane Elwood. In addition to his father, Mr. Smith is survived by his step-mother, Laura Adams Smith; and his sons, Mike Smith and Gabe Smith. A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Smith's life will be held at a later date. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home...

Barney Randall Smith, Jr., 47, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Barney Randall Smith, Sr. and the late Barbara Diane Elwood. In addition to his...

Susan Land Stanley

Susan Stepp Land, of Stanley, passed away at the age of 70, on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Gaston County to the late Douglas and Joyce Helderman Stepp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Stepp. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Jason Land, and his wife Charlotte and James Land, and his wife Shannon; 2 grandchildren, Tyler and Colby Land; her great granddaughter, Taylor...

Susan Stepp Land, of Stanley, passed away at the age of 70, on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. She was born in Gaston County to the late Douglas and...

William "Willie" Vanover Stanley

William Alex Vanover "Willie", 60, of Stanley, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia to Lois Hale Vanover and the late Sam Vanover. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Rocky Nicholson; great granddaughter, Krizma Nicholson; son-in-law, Terry Long, and his favorite brother-in-law, Wesley Welch. Willie enjoyed going camping, Raiders and Panthers football. He...

William Alex Vanover "Willie", 60, of Stanley, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia to Lois...

Haroleen Keener Stanley

Haroleen Green Keener, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the age of 76. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Dorothy Lindsey Greene and Harold Greene. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Wayne Keener; children, Jeff Keener, Lori Sparrow and her husband Danny, Cristel Morgan, and Deanna Beatty and her husband Mark; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and her siblings Nancy Yerton, Ray Green and his wife Janice, and Pam Clark and...

Haroleen Green Keener, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the age of 76. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Dorothy Lindsey Greene and Harold Greene. Those...

Barbara "Barb" Doyne Gastonia

Barbara "Barb" Jean Voyzey Doyne, 75, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born in Hazelton, PA, daughter of the late Stanley and Clara Wright Voyzey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Monaghan; and her brother, William Voyzey. Barb was a speech therapist in the Gaston County Schools for over 30 years. She loved to make crafts and was an avid potter. Gardening was a favorite pastime and she was awarded Yard of the Month on 3...

Barbara "Barb" Jean Voyzey Doyne, 75, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born in Hazelton, PA, daughter of the late Stanley and Clara Wright Voyzey. In addition to her...

Betty Plemmons Mount Holly

Betty Webb Plemmons, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born in Jackson County, daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie Bryson Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Brown; and her brother, Clyde Webb. Mrs. Plemmons graduated from Cullowhee High School, retired from NAPA, and was a very active member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Plemmons is survived by her children, Diane Reese and husband, David, Danny Plemmons and wife,...

Betty Webb Plemmons, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born in Jackson County, daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie Bryson Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Kenneth McGraw Lincolnton

Kenneth Ray McGraw of Lincolnton, passed away at his home, on Friday, August 13, 2021, at the age of 70. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late James Blair and Louise Moss McGraw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Pelusio; and his brother, Blair McGraw. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Gayla Hoyle McGraw; his children, Marianne Brotherton, and her husband Eric, and Amy Merritt, and her her husband Jonathan; his grandchildren...

Kenneth Ray McGraw of Lincolnton, passed away at his home, on Friday, August 13, 2021, at the age of 70. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late James Blair and Louise Moss McGraw. In...

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