All Obituaries

Betty Hutto Stanley

Betty L. James Hutto, 81, of Stanley, died Friday, November 16, 2018 at her home. She was born in Atmore, Alabama, daughter of the late Malisa Digman and L.C. James and was the youngest of nine children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law Roger C. Brown and eight brothers and sisters. She was a member of Master Gardner Group of Gaston County, volunteered at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, and was a member of Ranlo Quilt Club. Those...

Betty L. James Hutto, 81, of Stanley, died Friday, November 16, 2018 at her home. She was born in Atmore, Alabama, daughter of the late Malisa Digman and L.C. James and was the youngest of...

Glenda Haynes Charlotte

Glenda Mae Helms Haynes, 75, of Charlotte, went to be with Jesus, after battling congestive heart failure, at 4:36 p.m. on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at her home. She was born in Landis, North Carolina, daughter of the late Viola Mae Price and Rev. Howard Lee Helms, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Howard Lee Helms, Jr. She was a thirty-five-year breast cancer survivor. Glenda was a cosmetologist by trade and a...

Glenda Mae Helms Haynes, 75, of Charlotte, went to be with Jesus, after battling congestive heart failure, at 4:36 p.m. on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at her home. She was born in...

Carrie Justice Belmont

Carrie Griggs Justice, 89, closed her eyes on Saturday, November 10 2018, and opened them fully restored in the Glory of God and the majesty of Heaven in the presence of our Lord and Savior. She was greeted by her daughter, Brenda, her three sisters, her father, and her mother whom she lost shortly after her birth. She leaves behind those who loved and cared for her to cherish her memories: her children, Phyllis Williams, Tammy Dellinger, Timothy Justice, and Michelle Kuykendall (David);...

Carrie Griggs Justice, 89, closed her eyes on Saturday, November 10 2018, and opened them fully restored in the Glory of God and the majesty of Heaven in the presence of our Lord and Savior. She...

Ernest "Ernie" Lyons Alexis

Ernest "Ernie" Samson Lyons, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was born in Needham, Massachusetts, son of the late Ernest LeRoy and Winifred Shuker Lyons. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lyons was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Tank Lyons. He was a member of Alexis Baptist Church and past member of Massachusetts Auto Cruisers. Mr. Lyons is survived by his wife, Marcia Smith Lyons; his daughter, Jacqueline Lyons; his son, Philip Lyons and wife, Lora;...

Ernest "Ernie" Samson Lyons, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was born in Needham, Massachusetts, son of the late Ernest LeRoy and Winifred Shuker Lyons. In addition to...

Vertie Cox Mount Holly

Vertie Loftin Cox, 88, went home to Jesus on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Clarence Leroy Loftin and Isabella Carnes Loftin. She was mom to a large loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charlie Thomas Cox. She is survived by five sons, Thomas Cox of Gastonia, Edward Cox and wife Sandy of Mount Holly, Charlie Cox, Jr. of Mount Holly, John Cox and wife Ellen of Kennesaw, Ga., Daniel Cox and wife...

Vertie Loftin Cox, 88, went home to Jesus on Thursday, November 8, 2018. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Clarence Leroy Loftin and Isabella Carnes Loftin. She was mom...

Richard Huggins Charlotte

Richard Lee “Rick” Huggins, 82, died on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, in Charlotte, NC. Richard was born July 13, 1936, in North Belmont, NC, to Carl Lee and Elizabeth Farris Huggins. Rick lived a rich and full life, loved deeply and unconditionally, and unceasingly gave and blessed others, whether family, friends, or strangers. His philosophy in life and in business was simple: Do right and honor others, no matter their status in life. He shared freely and asked little in...

Richard Lee “Rick” Huggins, 82, died on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, in Charlotte, NC. Richard was born July 13, 1936, in North Belmont, NC, to Carl Lee and Elizabeth Farris...

John O'Neill, Sr. Mount Holly

John "Jack" O'Neill, Sr., 75, of Mount Holly, died Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Hudson County, New Jersey, son of the late Paul Thomas and Vera Waddington O'Neill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Bob and Donald O'Neill, Sr. Jack had a successful business career in Computer Sales Management. He also had a love for putting together puzzles, and although he...

John "Jack" O'Neill, Sr., 75, of Mount Holly, died Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Hudson County, New Jersey, son of the...

Donna Cook Stanley

Donna Honeycutt Cook, 47, of Stanley, died November 5, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Diane Honeycutt and the late Ray Honeycutt. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister Debbie Johnson. Survivors include her husband Randy Cook, son Matthew Cook and daughter Madison Cook both of Stanley, her mother Diane Johnson Honeycutt of Stanley, a brother David Honeycutt of Stanley, and...

Donna Honeycutt Cook, 47, of Stanley, died November 5, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Diane Honeycutt and the late Ray...

Edna Lineberger Stanley

Mrs. Edna Spargo Lineberger, 97, of Stanley, entered into the joy of her Father's house on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in McAdenville, daughter of the late Lon J. and Ethel Austin Spargo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Luther Miles Lineberger, as well as two sisters Billie S. Wyatt and Minerva Thomas, and two brothers Lewis Spargo and T.L. Spargo. Edna was a beautician for 60...

Mrs. Edna Spargo Lineberger, 97, of Stanley, entered into the joy of her Father's house on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in McAdenville, daughter...

John Wilson, Jr. Oak Island

John "Johnny" William Wilson, Jr., 75 years, 6 months, 2 weeks and 4 days old, passed away November 4th, 2018 at his home in Oak Island, NC. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Robena Ewing and John William Wilson, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Janet H. Wilson; daughter Merry Leigh Wilson; son Thomas Henry Wilson; and a grandson Bradley Nolen. Johnny never met a stranger and was loved by so many. He lived...

John "Johnny" William Wilson, Jr., 75 years, 6 months, 2 weeks and 4 days old, passed away November 4th, 2018 at his home in Oak Island, NC. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son...

Gordon Bryant, Jr. Charlotte

Gordon Carl Bryant, Jr., 77, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Gordon Carl and Pauline Elsie Stallings Bryant. Mr. Bryant is survived by his sons, James Bryant, Carl Bryant and Timothy Hallman (Tess); his grandchildren, David, William and Chris Hallman, Kasie Bryant Shannon (Justin), and Haleigh Bryant; a great-granddaughter, Audrey Shannon; and six siblings. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bryant will be held at 5:00 pm on...

Gordon Carl Bryant, Jr., 77, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Gordon Carl and Pauline Elsie Stallings Bryant. Mr. Bryant is survived by his...

Jimmy Killian Mount Holly

Jimmy Wayne Killian, 78, of Mount Holly, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jack and Alma Hester Killian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Killian. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 54 years, Millie Killian; his daughter Marla Killian; a brother Barry Killian; and four grandchildren Kainan and Lydia Daley, and Kindyll and Jayda Killian. A memorial service...

Jimmy Wayne Killian, 78, of Mount Holly, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jack and Alma Hester Killian. In addition to his...

Dorothy Gates Gastonia

Dorothy Jean Gates, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born on August 29, 1937 in Dickenson County Virginia to the late James and Norma Amburgey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Gates; her sister, Fay Spears; brothers Paul Amburgey and Ron Amburgey; and husband Richard Gates. Left to cherish her memory are her son Keith Gates and Shirley Ahern; daughter Deborah...

Dorothy Jean Gates, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born on August 29, 1937 in Dickenson County Virginia to the...

Bertie Brackett Belmont

Bertie Leonard Thompson Brackett, age 96, of Belmont, passed away on Monday, October 29 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Charles Edward and Margaret Burgess Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father E. N. Pasour, Sr.; her husband of 52 years, Ben A. Brackett, Sr.; as well as two sisters Lorraine Thompson and Bonnie P. McCabe. Bertie graduated valedictorian from Dallas High School...

Bertie Leonard Thompson Brackett, age 96, of Belmont, passed away on Monday, October 29 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Charles Edward...

Barbara Kiser Stanley

Barbara Hallman Kiser, 81, of Stanley, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paul and Mary Nell Kay Hallman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Kiser. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons, Chuck Kiser and his wife Julie, and Keith Kiser; as well as one grandson Chuck Kiser. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 6 to 8:00 pm Thursday, November...

Barbara Hallman Kiser, 81, of Stanley, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Paul and Mary Nell Kay Hallman. In addition to her...

Donald Stroupe Dallas

Donald Atwell Stroupe, 64, of Dallas, passed away on October 25 at CMC main in Charlotte. He was born in Iredell County son of the late Shaylor Wilkie and Thelma Goodson Stroupe. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Ricky Stroupe. Those left to cherish his memory include his fiancé Jan Jolley, two children; Jacob Stroup and Stacey Kerr, as well as six grandchildren. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00 pm Monday...

Donald Atwell Stroupe, 64, of Dallas, passed away on October 25 at CMC main in Charlotte. He was born in Iredell County son of the late Shaylor Wilkie and Thelma Goodson Stroupe. In...

Linda Parker Belmont

Linda Davis Parker "Jill", 71, of Belmont, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Mecklenburg County. Jill was preceded in death by her parents Henry Wilson Davis, Mattie Courtney Davis, and Lillian Lancaster; her twin sister Brenda Simpson; a brother Ernie Lancaster; and a son-in-law Dwayne Mace. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 47 years Clingman “Butch” Parker; her children Andrea Mace,...

Linda Davis Parker "Jill", 71, of Belmont, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Mecklenburg County. Jill was preceded in death by her...

Thomas Laventure Jr. Kings Mountain

Thomas Mark Laventure Jr., 35 of Kings Mountain passed away on Wednesday October 24th. He was born in Mecklenburg county son of the late Sylvia Arlene O’neal and Thomas Mark Laventure Sr. He was a devoted son, father and husband who loved his entire family. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by a sister Rebecca Ann White. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Brandy Lynn Ramsey, two children Haley and Abigail Laventure, his...

Thomas Mark Laventure Jr., 35 of Kings Mountain passed away on Wednesday October 24th. He was born in Mecklenburg county son of the late Sylvia Arlene O’neal and Thomas Mark...

Maynard Humphries

Maynard Ervin Humphries, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was born in Grassy Pond, SC, son of the late Cora Roberson and Gaither Humphries. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dora Jane Owens Humphries; four sisters Lettie Bailey, Mettie Greene Mathis, Phyrnia Biddix, and Pearlie Sisk Martin, and one brother J.C. Humphries. Mr. Humphries was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was retired from Duke Power...

Maynard Ervin Humphries, 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was born in Grassy Pond, SC, son of the late Cora Roberson and Gaither Humphries. In addition to his...

Ronald "Romp" Alwran, Sr. Gastonia

Ronald Clinton Alwran, Sr. “Romp”, 56, of Gastonia, died Tuesday, October 23 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Raquel Mullis Alwran and the late Wayne D. Alwran. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers Carlton and Dwight Alwran. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Clint Alwran (Melissa), Beth Deese (Boyd), and Matthew Hester; two brothers Blain and Arnold Alwran, and a sister Pearl Alwran; as...

Ronald Clinton Alwran, Sr. “Romp”, 56, of Gastonia, died Tuesday, October 23 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Raquel Mullis Alwran and the late Wayne D....

Allen Wilson Charlotte

Allen Eugene Wilson, Boxing Hall of Famer, 80, of Charlotte, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Lawrence and Fannie Pearl Wallace Wilson. Allen was the 1959 Golden Glove Boxing Champion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson Brandon Hester, as well as three brothers. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 60 years, Bobbie Phillips Wilson; two daughters Donna W. Hester...

Allen Eugene Wilson, Boxing Hall of Famer, 80, of Charlotte, died Monday, October 22, 2018 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Lawrence and Fannie Pearl Wallace...

Peggy Garrison Alexis

Peggy Shelton Garrison (89) went to her heavenly home on Oct. 20, 2018. She was a loving and generous person who loved her family, church and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Spencer Shelton Sr. & Lucy Smith Shelton: her brother Spencer "Bub" Shelton Jr. and her sister Kay Shelton Berndt. She is survived by her husband of over 70 years, Miller Garrison; her son Steve Garrison (Wendy), her daughter Dotsie Helton (Steve); her grandchildren, Travis...

Peggy Shelton Garrison (89) went to her heavenly home on Oct. 20, 2018. She was a loving and generous person who loved her family, church and friends. She is preceded in death by her...

Thelma Ellis Mount Holly

Thelma D. Ellis, 88, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, after a long illness. Born in Gaffney, SC on November 22, 1929, Mrs. Ellis was the wife of 64 years of the late Alton Neal Ellis. She was the daughter of the late Emma Pigford Douglas and Albert Clarence Douglas. After graduating from Gaffney High School in 1946, she attended Montreat College in Black Mountain. Mrs. Ellis retired from Retreading Equipment as an accountant in...

Thelma D. Ellis, 88, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, after a long illness. Born in Gaffney, SC on November 22, 1929, Mrs. Ellis was the wife of 64 years of the...

Robert Cook Denver

Robert Junior Cook, age 90 passed away at Woodlawn Haven Assisted Living in Mt. Holly, N.C on October 12, 2018. He was a resident of Denver, North Carolina. He was born in Bladen County, son of the late Robert Cecil and Ada Gibson Cook. Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife Marian Frances Gentry Cook, daughter Barbara Cook York, son Tony Michael Cook, grandson Jason Ryan York, two brothers Ben " Sonny Boy"...

Robert Junior Cook, age 90 passed away at Woodlawn Haven Assisted Living in Mt. Holly, N.C on October 12, 2018. He was a resident of Denver, North...

Betty Tatum Stanley

Betty Sue Jones Tatum, 90, of Stanley, died Friday, October 12 at her home. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, daughter of the late Sophia Mai and William Parnell Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Oliver Tatum, Sr. Those left to cherish her memory include her children William Oliver Tatum (Donna), Sherry Pearson (Ron), and Floyd Tatum, Jr. (Deborah); eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A service to...

Betty Sue Jones Tatum, 90, of Stanley, died Friday, October 12 at her home. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, daughter of the late Sophia Mai and William Parnell Jones. In addition...

Mollie Caldwell Gastonia

Mollie Christine Perkins Caldwell, 95, of Gastonia, went home to meet the Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late John and Tennie Lawing Perkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Rev. Glenn H. Caldwell, Sr; brothers Frank, Taft, Carven, Rose, Blain, Lee, and Joe Perkins; and sisters Betty Cash, Lodie Cash, Connie Brown, Sadie Beal, Ada Mundy....

Mollie Christine Perkins Caldwell, 95, of Gastonia, went home to meet the Lord on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the...

Herman Morrow Charlotte

Herman Allen O'Neal Morrow, 86, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, October 10 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Main in Charlotte. He was born in Rutherford County, son of the late Gus and Florence Beheler Morrow. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Rachel Blanton Morrow and a daughter Shirley Thomas. Those left to cherish his memory include his children O'Neal Morrow, Alane Mosley, Roger Morrow, Teresa Clary, Craig Morrow, and...

Herman Allen O'Neal Morrow, 86, of Charlotte, died Wednesday, October 10 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Main in Charlotte. He was born in Rutherford County, son of the late...

Robena Strickland Stanley

Stanley Robena Chronister Strickland, 97, died October 9, 2018 at the Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William C. and Mamie Armstrong Chronister, and was preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward Strickland, a daughter Sally S. Cannon, two brothers Gus and Coy Chronister, and three sisters Lillie Matthews, Aline Huskins, and Nealie Smith. She was a longtime member of New Life Baptist Church in Stanley. Survivors include a...

Stanley Robena Chronister Strickland, 97, died October 9, 2018 at the Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William C. and Mamie Armstrong...

Howard Meadows, Jr. Stanley

Howard Lee Meadows Jr., 59, of Stanley (formerly of Raleigh County, WV) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2018 following a short illness. He was born May 25, 1959 in Jonben, West Virginia. Lee was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Shirley Meadows. Lee is survived by a supportive, loving wife of 28 years, Angela Meadows; four daughters, Sarah Meadows and Daniel L. Morong II of Charlotte, Elizabeth Meadows and husband Christopher Preston of Iron Station,...

Howard Lee Meadows Jr., 59, of Stanley (formerly of Raleigh County, WV) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2018 following a short illness. He was born May 25, 1959 in Jonben,...

Dayna Chute Charlotte

Dayna Ayer Chute, 58, of Charlotte passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018 with her Husband Joe Chute and best friend Deborah Koven Lodato by her side. She was the wife of Joe Chute for 18 years and she had lived in Stamford CT, Boston MA, Knoxville TN, Key West FL, and Charlotte NC. Dayna was born in Elisabeth, NJ on November 5, 1958, the daughter of the late Richard B. Ayer and Norma D. Ayer. She graduated from Stamford High School in 1978. She was a stable groom for...

Dayna Ayer Chute, 58, of Charlotte passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018 with her Husband Joe Chute and best friend Deborah Koven Lodato by her side. She was the wife of Joe...

Lynn Perkinson Charlotte

Lynn Asbury Perkinson, 52, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, October 6th, following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Lynn is survived by her mother Vicki Latimer and step father Ramsay G. Latimer of Pfafftown, North Carolina; husband of 25 years, David Perkinson; daughter Chloe Rose Perkinson; sister Christie Knapper and her husband Wade of Knoxville, Tennessee; brother Garrison Latimer of Columbus, Ohio; nephews Joel and Braden Knapper & niece Camryn Knapper. Lynn was...

Lynn Asbury Perkinson, 52, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, October 6th, following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Lynn is survived by her mother Vicki Latimer and step father...

Carroll Webb Belmont

Carroll Allen Webb, 79, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Born in Belmont, May 10, 1939, he was the son of the late Carroll Johnson (CJ) Webb and Kate (Katie) Graves Webb. Carroll graduated from Belmont High School and served 32 years in the United States Army Reserve and retired as Sergeant First Class. He prepared thousands of soldiers using his passion for teaching and sharing his expertise in demolitions. Carroll retired from Jacobsen where he was a...

Carroll Allen Webb, 79, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Born in Belmont, May 10, 1939, he was the son of the late Carroll Johnson (CJ) Webb and Kate (Katie) Graves...

Eva Harrison Mount Holly

Eva Lucille Springer Harrison, 93, died Friday, October, 5 2018. She was born to William Frank and Emma Sites Springer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Karl Harrison. Those left to cherish her memory include her children William Robert Harrison and his wife Debra and Richard Karl Harrison and his wife Edith; as well as two grandchildren Jennifer and Christopher Harrison. A service to celebrate her life will be held...

Eva Lucille Springer Harrison, 93, died Friday, October, 5 2018. She was born to William Frank and Emma Sites Springer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

William Cope Stanley

Stanley, WILLLIAM THEODORE “BILL” COPE, 84, died October 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1934 in the Spencer Mountain Community of Gaston County, son of the late Charles Howard and Gladys Jones Cope. He was raised in Stanley and graduated from Stanley High School, Class of 1952, where he was class president, and Belmont Abbey College in 1956 with an AB degree in Business Administration and minor in Ancient and Medieval History. He joined the Marine Corps in...

Stanley, WILLLIAM THEODORE “BILL” COPE, 84, died October 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1934 in the Spencer Mountain Community of Gaston County, son of the late...

Terry Ellis, Sr. Mount Holly

Terry Vermone Ellis, Sr. 70, died October 5, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gastonia, son of the late Charles Lindbergh and Margaret Imogene Lail Ellis, and was preceded in death by a sister Charlene Ross. He served in the Air Force and National Guard, and had worked at Freightliner for 25 years. Survivors include his wife Sandra Abernathy Ellis, children Terry V. Ellis, Jr. of Kings Mountain, Wendy E. Register and husband Tim of Lincolnton, Brooke E. Ellis of Mt....

Terry Vermone Ellis, Sr. 70, died October 5, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gastonia, son of the late Charles Lindbergh and Margaret Imogene Lail Ellis, and was preceded...

Barbara Radford Gastonia

Barbara Jean Lutz Radford, age 85 passed away on Thursday October 4th at Alexandria Place in Gastonia. She was a devout Christian and devoted mother who loved her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Dwight Radford and his wife Anna; Her lifelong special friend Honey Hubbard; Two step-children Jimmy Radford and his wife Linda, and Evon Carballo and husband Dan, and three step-grandchildren Jeff, Sean, and Andrea Radford as well as a great grandson Kaleb...

Barbara Jean Lutz Radford, age 85 passed away on Thursday October 4th at Alexandria Place in Gastonia. She was a devout Christian and devoted mother who loved her family. Those left to...

Jean Inman Ranlo

Jean Faye McKeown Inman, 71, of Ranlo, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. She was born in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late Joseph and Gracie Gray McKeown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers Linwood, Glenn, and Tommy McKeown. Those left to cherish her memory are her boyfriend David Eugene Carpenter; daughter Vicky Bradshaw and her husband Robert; son Carol Eugene Scott and his wife Christine; a...

Jean Faye McKeown Inman, 71, of Ranlo, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House, Dallas. She was born in Rock Hill, SC, daughter of the late Joseph and Gracie Gray...

Norman McClure Alexis

Norman Alexander McClure Of Alexis, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was born in Lincoln County on February 19, 1940 to the late Mace and Bryte McClure. Norman was a respected father and husband, gentle, kind, good spirited with a great sense of humor. He was a lifelong member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, a NC State alumnus, who retired from Gaston County Dye after 41 years of dedicated...

Norman Alexander McClure Of Alexis, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was born in Lincoln...

Peggy Grissom McAdenville

Peggy Harris Grissom, born in Lowell, NC, January 12, 1930 and passed away peacefully on her own terms September 26, 2018. She was the youngest daughter of Ira James and Jenny-Rose Gibson Harris. Educated first in Lowell Schools, she graduated and first attended Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA, and then graduating from her beloved Wake Forest College. After graduation, she began a career in education in 1950, first at Dallas High School, then Mount Holly High...

Peggy Harris Grissom, born in Lowell, NC, January 12, 1930 and passed away peacefully on her own terms September 26, 2018. She was the youngest daughter of Ira James and Jenny-Rose Gibson...

Ray Hall Belmont

Ray Edward Hall, 82, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County to the late Alice Gray and Hiram J. Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Frankie Carr Hall. Ray was retired from the Mount Holly branch of the US Postal Service as a postman. He had a love for flowers, yardwork and gardening. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Cindy Bynum and her husband Tim of Mount Holly, and...

Ray Edward Hall, 82, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County to the late Alice Gray and Hiram J. Hall. In addition to his parents, he was...

Barbara Hartness Mount Holly

Barbara S. Hartness, 76, of Mount Holly, died Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born in Andrews, NC to the late John and Marie Sims. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Peggy Stamey; and two brothers Joe and Ernest Sims. She was a member of True Gospel Interdenominational Church. Those left to cherish her memory include her life partner Calvin Thomas; children Ronnie Stowe (Vanessa) of Stanley, Johnny Stowe (Tammy) of Mt. Holly,...

Barbara S. Hartness, 76, of Mount Holly, died Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born in Andrews, NC to the late John and Marie Sims. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Crystal Seaman Clover

Crystal Howell Seaman, 44, of Clover, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, September 20th, 2018. Crystal was born in Cleveland County on February 8th, 1974. She was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Weaver McGraw. Those left behind to cherish her memory include her husband Ned Seaman, and her two daughters, Elizabeth Grace Seaman and Makenzie Faith Seaman. She was a loving and caring wife and mother who supported her family in every way. Her smile and laugh could light up a...

Crystal Howell Seaman, 44, of Clover, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, September 20th, 2018. Crystal was born in Cleveland County on February 8th, 1974. She was preceded in death by her...

Glen Hampton, Sr. Alexis

Glen Hampton, Sr., passed away at home on September 20, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his mother Daisey Hampton; father Frank Hampton; and grandson Noah Hampton. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and worked for Duke Energy. He is survived by his wife Sherry Cook Hampton; daughter Angie Parker and husband Charles; son Glen Hampton, Jr. and fiancé Shyanne Miller; nine grandchildren; two great...

Glen Hampton, Sr., passed away at home on September 20, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his mother Daisey Hampton; father...

Marion Honaker, Jr. Stanley

Marion Carl Honaker Jr., 66, died Monday, September 17 at his home. He was born in Orlando, Florida to the late Marion Carl Honaker Sr. and Mary Thea Parker Honaker. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held 3 pm Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Amazing Grace Baptist Church Cemetery, 7280 Sifford Road, Stanley. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Marion Carl Honaker Jr., 66, died Monday, September 17 at his home. He was born in Orlando, Florida to the late Marion Carl Honaker Sr. and Mary Thea Parker Honaker. A graveside...

Roy Dennis III

Roy Nelson Dennis III 1966-2018 passed away Friday the 14th of September. Roy was born in Columbia South Carolina to the late Roy Nelson Dennis, Sr. and Linda Love Bentley. Roy was a branch manager of BB&T Tennessee Market Regional Acceptance Buying Center. Roy is survived by his wife Cindi of 24 years; children Tyler Dennis and his wife Ashley; daughter Natalie Dennis; sister Dee Dee Edwards niece Tierney, and niece Lauren Griffin and husband...

Roy Nelson Dennis III 1966-2018 passed away Friday the 14th of September. Roy was born in Columbia South Carolina to the late Roy Nelson Dennis, Sr. and Linda Love Bentley. Roy was a...

Nina Mayfield Stanley

Nina Frances Saunders Mayfield, 84, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at her home in Stanley, following a long illness. She was born in Pax, West Virginia, daughter of the late Rev. George Babern and Betty Bowyer Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Mayfield Burgess; a sister, Dora Brinn; and brothers, Billy and Roy Saunders. Nina loved her family with all of her heart. She was an avid reader and enjoyed painting and photography....

Nina Frances Saunders Mayfield, 84, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at her home in Stanley, following a long illness. She was born in Pax, West Virginia, daughter of the late Rev....

Michael Bradley, Jr. Belmont

Michael Curtis "Burt" Bradley, Jr., 36, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of Michael Curtis Bradley, Sr. and Melonie Denise Simmons James. In addition to his parents, Burt is survived by his daughter, McKayla Marie Bradley; two sisters, Paulette Bradley, and Marsha Bradley; and a special aunt, Jackie Mason. A memorial service to celebrate Burt's life will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the Woodlawn Chapel of...

Michael Curtis "Burt" Bradley, Jr., 36, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. He was born in Gaston County, son of Michael Curtis Bradley, Sr. and Melonie Denise Simmons James. In...

Lucille Scarborough Belmont

Lucille Kirby Scarborough, age 96, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle Pennell Kirby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Carlton Scarborough; and five siblings. She attended both Goshen Free Will Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church, Mount Holly. She is survived by her children, Brenda Miller, James Scarborough, Deidre Walker and husband, Don, and David Scarborough, and...

Lucille Kirby Scarborough, age 96, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle Pennell Kirby. In addition to her parents, she...

Mary Simpson Lincolnton

Mary Adeline Johnson Simpson, 84, of Lincolnton, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton. She was born in Gaston County to the late John Luther Johnson, Sr. and Earsie Miller Johnson. She was a native of Stanley, NC. She is survived by four children Janice Dahir Mauney, Dennis Dahir and David and Daniel Simpson; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother Harvey Bryant, Sr and her friend Dorothy...

Mary Adeline Johnson Simpson, 84, of Lincolnton, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton. She was born in Gaston County to the late...

Diane Harris Mount Holly

Diane Edwards Harris, 79, of Mount Holly, died Sunday, September 2 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Ted Harris; mother Margie Sherrill; stepfather Tom Sherrill; and two brothers Alan Edwards and Dexter Sherrill. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Robin Howard (Mike), Karen Harris, and Dale Harris (Jeanie); grandchildren Laura Brafford (Andrew), Kevin Howard, and Sara Harris; great-grandchildren...

Diane Edwards Harris, 79, of Mount Holly, died Sunday, September 2 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County. Diane was preceded in death by her husband Ted Harris; mother Margie...

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