All Obituaries

James Fowler

James David Fowler, 74, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Henry Lee Fowler, Sr. and Pansy Richardson Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Lee Fowler, Jr. and Richard Leon Fowler. He was a graduate of UNC Chapel-Hill and worked as a CPA. He is survived by his sister, Sylvia F. Mancuso (Richard); sister-in-law, Maude B. Fowler; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service to...

James David Fowler, 74, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Henry Lee Fowler, Sr. and Pansy Richardson Fowler. In addition to his parents,...

Shirley Ennis Gastonia

Shirley Parker Ennis, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was born in Gaston County to the late Ace C. Parker and Edna Howard Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dallas Dean Ennis; son Rusty Ennis and daughter Diane El-Asmar . Those left to cherish her memory include her children Cliff Ennis and Janice Basheer; daughter-in-law Cyndi Ennis: eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; brother...

Shirley Parker Ennis, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was born in Gaston County to the late Ace C. Parker and Edna Howard Parker. In addition...

Barbara Bumgarner Stanley

Barbara Anthony Bumgarner, 79, of Stanley, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County the daughter of the late David Franklin Anthony, Sr. and Mazura Coolidge Helms Anthony. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Brenda Gale Anthony and her son James "Jay" Chester Bumgarner, Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Pamela Denise Bowlin; daughter-in-law Brenda Bumgarner;...

Barbara Anthony Bumgarner, 79, of Stanley, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County the daughter of the late David Franklin Anthony, Sr. and Mazura...

Edna Joye Belmont

Edna Caskey Joye, 96, of Belmont, went home to be with Jesus peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home. She was born in North Belmont the daughter of Ervin Bundy Caskey, Sr. and Jennie Mae Helms Caskey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Ervin Bundy Caskey, Jr., Emma Ruth Witherspoon, Ronnie Tabitha Glass, Evelyn Eulaine Padgett, Jennie Irene Miller, and Cletus Leroy Caskey; as well as a granddaughter Amy Danielle Joye. Those...

Edna Caskey Joye, 96, of Belmont, went home to be with Jesus peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at her home. She was born in North Belmont the daughter of Ervin Bundy Caskey, Sr. and...

Pamela Burnett Gastonia

Pamela Jean Burnett, 57, of Gastonia, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County daughter of Bessie Mae Sigmon Burnett and the late Warren Spencer Burnett. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a son Brian Lee Forster. Along with her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her children Wendy Lynn Rucker, Cindy Lynn Lewis, and Scottie Wayne Burnett; siblings, Lisa Anne Prine and...

Pamela Jean Burnett, 57, of Gastonia, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County daughter of Bessie Mae Sigmon Burnett and...

Safarah (Faye) Bynum Iron Station

Safarah (Faye) Elizabeth Bumgarner Bynum, 86, passed peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 and is resting with her Lord and Savior. Born December 3, 1932, in Spencer Mountain, NC to Edgar Ross Bumgarner and Jonnie May Flowers Bumgarner. After Jonnie May’s passing, she was raised by her father and step-mother Ruby Caldwell Bumgarner. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 65 years, Hoyt Pinkney Bynum; 3 children, Steven Pinkney Bynum (Natalie) of Charlotte, Pete Bynum...

Safarah (Faye) Elizabeth Bumgarner Bynum, 86, passed peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 and is resting with her Lord and Savior. Born December 3, 1932, in Spencer Mountain, NC to Edgar Ross...

Jeanette Hendrix Mount Holly

M. Jeanette Hendrix, 92, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jacob and Carrie Hendrix. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Sara Elizabeth Hendrix, Edna Kendrick and Eunice Dilling; and her brothers, Clarence Hendrix and JC Hendrix. She is survived by her brother, Kay Hendrix (Myrna) and a number of nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life or Ms. Hendrix will be held at 11:00 am on...

M. Jeanette Hendrix, 92, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jacob and Carrie Hendrix. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Stonewall Bennett Stanley

Stonewall Jackson Bennett, 89, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Cleveland County, son of the late Grady and Evelyn Martin Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Mull Bennett and his granddaughter, Mattie Lynn Hegler. He is survived by his children, Angela Bennett Lee (Roger), Christina Bennett Hegler (Roger) and Gary Bennett; his sisters, Gay Shockley and Connie Ledford; his grandchildren,...

Stonewall Jackson Bennett, 89, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Cleveland County, son of the late Grady and Evelyn Martin Bennett. In...

Walter Paul Charlotte

Services for Mr. Paul will be held at a later date.

Janet Hinson Lowesville

Janet Marie Sossamon Hinson, 64, of Lowesville, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, August 26, 2019 while on vacation in Charleston. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Jonathan Harvey Sossamon, Sr. and Annie Hazelene Gant Sossamon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter Rebecca Marie Hinson and sister Judy Hazelene Sossamon Hicks. Janet taught middle school chorus to over 7000 students at five different schools over a span of 33...

Janet Marie Sossamon Hinson, 64, of Lowesville, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, August 26, 2019 while on vacation in Charleston. She was born in Mecklenburg County to the late...

Peggy Gray Mount Holly

Peggy Jean Conder Gray, 87, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of the late Guy and Elizabeth Sutton Conder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband JD Gray, a brother Jack Conder, and a grandson Hugh Hagen. Peggy was a former member of First Baptist Church of Lithia Springs in Georgia and of Lucia Baptist Church in Stanley. She was currently a...

Peggy Jean Conder Gray, 87, of Mount Holly, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of the late Guy and Elizabeth...

Treely Harrold Charlotte

Treely Merdie Harrold, 83, of Charlotte, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at home. He was born in Wilkes County, a son of the late Edward and Pearl Burchette Harrold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Rebecca Sue Blackburn Harrold; a son Thomas Mark Harrold; a sister Linda Harrold; and three brothers J.R., Howard, and Monroe Harrold. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Johnny Harrold and his wife Debra of Mount Holly, Joann...

Treely Merdie Harrold, 83, of Charlotte, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at home. He was born in Wilkes County, a son of the late Edward and Pearl Burchette Harrold. In addition to his...

Daniel Millwood Stanley

Daniel Paul Millwood, 31, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of Paul Jeffery Millwood and the late Sharon Kay Boheler Millwood. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, P.J. Millwood. In addition to his father, Daniel is survived by his daughter, Abra Millwood; his siblings Jeffery Lee Millwood and his wife, Leah Long, Renee Boheler, Cody Smith and Larissa Smith; his step-mother, Jackie Smith; and a number of nieces and...

Daniel Paul Millwood, 31, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. He was born in Gaston County, son of Paul Jeffery Millwood and the late Sharon Kay Boheler Millwood. In addition to his mother,...

Novella Sisk Mount Holly

Novella Pryor Sisk, 93, of Mount Holly, left this world on August 18, 2019 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Gaston County, the daughter of Albert Pinkney Pryor and Ruth Keever Pryor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her husband David Sisk; two brothers, Paul and Jim Pryor; three sisters Rose Lindsey, Roxanna McGinnis, and Sarah Perkins; three grandchildren; one great grandson; and one great-great grandson. Those left to...

Novella Pryor Sisk, 93, of Mount Holly, left this world on August 18, 2019 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Gaston County, the daughter of Albert Pinkney Pryor...

Mollie High Gastonia

Mollie Jean Hawkins High, 89, went to her heavenly home on Saturday August 17, 2019. She was born and raised in her beloved Spencer Mountain and was a graduate of Lowell High School and Gardner Webb College. She was a devoted follower of Christ and served her Lord in many capacities and both Ranlo Baptist Church and Daystar Baptist Church as Youth Worker, Educational Director, Choir Member, Sunday School teacher, Church Secretary, Clerk, Acteen leader and in later years pianist. ...

Mollie Jean Hawkins High, 89, went to her heavenly home on Saturday August 17, 2019. She was born and raised in her beloved Spencer Mountain and was a graduate of Lowell High School and Gardner...

Mary Wooten Alexis

Mary Sparks Wooten, 60, of Alexis, NC, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Beatrice Plain Sparks and the late Leslie Leroy Sparks. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Stanley. A loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her mother; her husband of 40 years, John Wooten; her daughters, Mary Craig, Jennifer Hartness and Kimberly Wooten; her brothers, George and Jesse Sparks; and her grandchildren, Courtney and...

Mary Sparks Wooten, 60, of Alexis, NC, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Beatrice Plain Sparks and the late Leslie Leroy Sparks. She was a...

Donald DePaul Mount Holly

Donald Lawrence DePaul, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Sandstone, MN, son of the late Lawrence Rossi and Anna Moll DePaul. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wesley DePaul. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Special Forces. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betsy Cadle DePaul; his children, Ross Anthony DePaul (Vivian), Gary Andrew DePaul (Tami McNally) and Deanna...

Donald Lawrence DePaul, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Sandstone, MN, son of the late Lawrence Rossi and Anna Moll DePaul. In addition...

Joan Cieslik Lowell

Joan Louise Rycroft Cieslik, 84, of Lowell, followed the footsteps of Jesus into eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Ras R. Rycroft and Anna Alice Stargell Rycroft. Joan was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Gastonia where she proudly held the post of treasurer for the Pacesetters Club. She was a member of the Belmont YMCA where she enjoyed the water aerobics group. ...

Joan Louise Rycroft Cieslik, 84, of Lowell, followed the footsteps of Jesus into eternal rest with the Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at her home. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the...

Helen Van Dyke Belmont

Helen Teague Van Dyke, 99, of North Belmont ran into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 12, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center & Rehab. She was born on February 17, 1920 to the late Oscar and Edna Teague. She was the most generous, loving person and always though of others before herself. She was a faithful member of The Full Gospel Church for 84 years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, watching the Atlanta Braves and hosting her large family at her house...

Helen Teague Van Dyke, 99, of North Belmont ran into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 12, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center & Rehab. She was born on...

Karen Sutherland Bessemer City

Karen Joyce Skaggs Sutherland, 76, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home. She was born in Craigsville, WV, daughter of the late Aubrey and Addie Keen Skaggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Yank" Sutherland; her daughter, Evelyn Marie Sutherland; her grandchildren, Heather McClure and Scott Sutherland; her brothers, Jerry Michael Skaggs and Ken Skaggs; and her daughter-in-law, Terry Sutherland. She is survived by her...

Karen Joyce Skaggs Sutherland, 76, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home. She was born in Craigsville, WV, daughter of the late Aubrey and Addie Keen Skaggs. In addition to her...

Phyllis Ingle Mount Holly

Phyllis Hanna Ingle, 80, a lifelong resident of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William and Leila Hanna. She was a 1957 graduate of Mount Holly High School. Most of her life was spent making a home for her four children and her husband. She is survived by her husband, Kemp Michael Ingle for over 50 years; her children, Jimmie Stone (Cammie), Kandra Sloan (Chris), Romey Bostic (Terri) and Kemp Michael Ingle,...

Phyllis Hanna Ingle, 80, a lifelong resident of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William and Leila Hanna. She...

Barbara Hester Charlotte

Barbara Cooper Hester, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Elizabeth Richards Cooper. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husbands Tommy Hester, Sr. and William Cooper; her son, Tommy Hester, Jr.; her granddaughter, Elizabeth Sue Olmstead; her sisters, Nancy Horsley and Shirley Pate; and her Brother, Earl Cooper. She is survived by her daughters, Karen H. Fox (Chris) and Deborah H. Olmstead; step-daughter,...

Barbara Cooper Hester, 81, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Elizabeth Richards Cooper. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in...

Ronnie King Stanley

Ronnie L. King, 65, of Stanley, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Accordius Health in Gastonia. He was born to Holmer and Anise Jearline Grigg King. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Jerry, Jackie, Little Ricky, and Boyce. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Karen King; a son Travis King; grandson Trey King; stepdaughters Amanda McClung and Mindy Sue Hartley; and step granddaughter Desiree McClung. Services for Mr. King...

Ronnie L. King, 65, of Stanley, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Accordius Health in Gastonia. He was born to Holmer and Anise Jearline Grigg King. In addition to his parents he was...

Mary Mauney Stanley

Mary Sue O'Daniel Mauney, 81, of Stanley, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Buie O'Daniel and Nellie Jane McAlpine O'Daniel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters Betty Bradshaw and Jean Mayes. She was a loving mother and wife. She was the most generous, loving person and always thought of others before herself. Those...

Mary Sue O'Daniel Mauney, 81, of Stanley, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Buie...

Mary Costner Dallas

Mary Pope Costner, 74, of Dallas, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born in 1944 a daughter of the late Wade and Minnie Helms Pope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father John DeVito and her husband Bobby Andrew Costner, Sr. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Bobby Andrew Costner, Jr and a granddaughter Rachel Michelle Costner. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday,...

Mary Pope Costner, 74, of Dallas, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born in 1944 a daughter of the late Wade and Minnie Helms Pope. In addition to her...

Earl Gilliland Gastonia

Earl Ray Gilliland, 82, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home. He was born in Haywood County, son of the late Landrum Fed Gilliland and Callie Griffith Gilliland. He worked in textiles, also as a floor tile mechanic, and lastly as a painter. He was the owner and operator of Gilliland's Place in Springwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Jennifer Nicole Gilliland Farmer; son Michael...

Earl Ray Gilliland, 82, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home. He was born in Haywood County, son of the late Landrum Fed Gilliland and Callie...

Ardath Sifford Mount Holly

Full obituary and service information will be forthcoming.

Katherine Regina Capps Crouse

Katherine Regina Capps, 57, of Crouse, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a daughter of Betty Jean Liles Capps and the late Horace L. Capps. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her children Christie Walker and her husband Jeremy, Shawna Lunsford, and Devin Fish; a sister Mary Beaver and her husband Randy; a brother Les Capps and his wife Susan; and five grandchildren Isaac Walker, Sierra...

Katherine Regina Capps, 57, of Crouse, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a daughter of Betty Jean Liles Capps and the late Horace L....

Jerry Tart Mount Holly

Jerry Lynn Tart, 63, of Mount Holly, died Thursday, August 1st. 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late James Alexander Tart and Cora Lee Manes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother David Judson Rathers. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lisa Helton Tart; three sons Jeremy Daniel Tart of Belmont, Casey Wayne Tart of Mount Holly, and Jerry Ryan Tart of the home; two brothers Robert Rathers, and Richard Rathers both of Charlotte,...

Jerry Lynn Tart, 63, of Mount Holly, died Thursday, August 1st. 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late James Alexander Tart and Cora Lee Manes. In addition to his parents he was...

William Kline, Jr. Mount Holly

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William J. Kline Jr. (Bill) age 53 on Tuesday July 30th, 2019 in his Mount Holly, NC home. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Bill Sr. & Barbara Kline. He was the youngest of two children and grew up in Chesapeake, VA. He graduated from Great Bridge High School in 1984 where he played baseball & football. He had a 35-year career with Piedmont, US Airways, and most recently American Airlines. He served as a baggage handler and...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William J. Kline Jr. (Bill) age 53 on Tuesday July 30th, 2019 in his Mount Holly, NC home. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Bill Sr....

Dwight Gibson Charlotte

Dwight Donald “Dee” Gibson, 59, of Charlotte, died Monday, July 29th, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in York County, SC. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Teresa Ann Gibson; a son Garrett Gibson; his parents Paul and Jeanette Gibson of Charlotte NC; a sister Kathy Smith (Len) of Charlotte NC. A service to celebrate “Dee’s” life will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August, 3rd in the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn...

Dwight Donald “Dee” Gibson, 59, of Charlotte, died Monday, July 29th, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in York County, SC. Those left to cherish his...

Mary Lowe Mount Holly

Mrs. Mary Helen Belk Lowe, age 93, of Mount Holly passed away on July 29th. She was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late James Belk and Macie Smith Belk. She was preceded in death by her husband John S. Lowe. Mrs. Lowe was also preceded in death by her son Larry D. Lowe; brothers, Hubert Belk and Elbert Belk; and sisters, Ella Mae Hager and Nellie Starnes. Those left to cherish her memory are daughter-in-law, Susie Lowe of...

Mrs. Mary Helen Belk Lowe, age 93, of Mount Holly passed away on July 29th. She was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late James Belk and Macie Smith...

Donald Moore Gastonia

Donald Dewey Moore, 91, passed away July 28, 2019 in Gastonia, North Carolina surrounded by his family. Donald was born November 27, 1927 in Akron, Ohio and served as a wartime veteran in the Navy. He married Betty Enoch in 1950, and they lived together in New Baltimore, Ohio for most of their lives. People who knew Donald remember him for his strong faith, his love for his family and friends, and his service to the community which included building the New Baltimore Community Park and...

Donald Dewey Moore, 91, passed away July 28, 2019 in Gastonia, North Carolina surrounded by his family. Donald was born November 27, 1927 in Akron, Ohio and served as a wartime veteran in the...

James Simmons Gastonia

Gastonia- James Reba Simmons, 91, of Gastonia passed away Saturday July 27, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gastonia, son of the late Gaither Garrison and Ann Strutt Simmons. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1949-1951 serving in Germany and France. He was a member of Sharon Seventh-day Adventist Church in Charlotte. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Joe Simmons; Those left to cherish his memory include his wife...

Gastonia- James Reba Simmons, 91, of Gastonia passed away Saturday July 27, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gastonia, son of the late Gaither Garrison and Ann Strutt Simmons. He...

Nancy Alexander Mount Holly

Nancy Elaine Alexander, 63, of Mount Holly, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of JoAnne Hudspeth Alexander and the late Johnnie E. Alexander, Sr. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her siblings Susan Black, Johnnie Alexander, Jr and his wife Chris. and Selina Bryne; nephews Aaron Black and wife Keri and Bryan Black, Austin and Cody Bryne, Cullen and Landon Alexander; great niece Alexa Black; and great...

Nancy Elaine Alexander, 63, of Mount Holly, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at her home. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of JoAnne Hudspeth Alexander and the late Johnnie E. Alexander,...

Walter Meeks Gastonia

On Friday, July 26th, 2019, Walter Cleveland Meeks, warm-hearted and kind husband, daddy, and beloved pawpaw, went home at the age of 67. Wally, as he was affectionately known as by all, was born in Georgia to Ira and Martha Meeks. He married Linda Rose West in 1970 and celebrated 49 years. They raised and spoiled their daughter, Crystal, and granddaughter Claire. He volunteered at the Stanley Fire Department and worked at Duke Power Riverbend for over 30 years. Everyone knew Wally...

On Friday, July 26th, 2019, Walter Cleveland Meeks, warm-hearted and kind husband, daddy, and beloved pawpaw, went home at the age of 67. Wally, as he was affectionately known as by all, was born...

Thomas Caldwell, Jr. Lincolnton

Thomas Franklin Caldwell, Jr., 58, of Lincolnton, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Garland, Texas, a son of the late Thomas Franklin Caldwell, Sr. and Elsie Pauline Faw Caldwell. He worked as a fleet mechanic for PSNC Energy for over 20 years. He was a true cigar aficionado, loved mountain trips, and loved music. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Melanie Ballard Caldwell; children Thomas Andrew Caldwell and his wife Charity and...

Thomas Franklin Caldwell, Jr., 58, of Lincolnton, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his home. He was born in Garland, Texas, a son of the late Thomas Franklin Caldwell, Sr. and Elsie Pauline...

Joyce Cribb Mount Holly

Joyce Marie Hardin Cribb, 67, of Mount Holly, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Monroe Hardin and Ruth Elizabeth Thompson Hardin. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Nicole Cribb and her son William Ray Cribb; a sister Jean Suggs; half sister Tracy Fermanides; half brother Michael Hardin; and a grandson Andrew Nathaniel Reed. In addition to her parents, she was...

Joyce Marie Hardin Cribb, 67, of Mount Holly, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Monroe Hardin...

Billy Wood Mount Holly

Billy John Wood, 89, of Mount Holly, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home in Mount Holly. He was born at his grandparents' home near Vale in Catawba County, NC to the late John Early Wood and Bessie Bollinger Wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Faye Baucom, Juanita Jonas, and Patricia Onofrio. Bill worked 40 years for the Lineberger Family at the Linford Mill in North Belmont. He retired from Barnhardt Manufacturing in...

Billy John Wood, 89, of Mount Holly, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home in Mount Holly. He was born at his grandparents' home near Vale in Catawba County, NC to the late John Early...

James Hallman, Jr. Belmont

James Michael Hallman, Jr.,55, of Belmont, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, a son of the late James Michael Hallman, Sr. and Linda Ann Eury Hallman. He currently worked as a technician for T3-FMS. He was a former State Commander for the Sons of the American Legion, a member of Post 144 of the Sons of the American Legion, and a member of the Belmont Moose Lodge 1749. He enjoyed cooking and making barbecue sauce. Those left to...

James Michael Hallman, Jr.,55, of Belmont, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, a son of the late James Michael Hallman, Sr. and Linda Ann Eury...

Ruth Fraley Iron Station

Ruth Abernathy Fraley, 90, of Iron Station, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Major and Myrtle McAlister Abernathy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Calvin Fraley, Sr and a grandson Steven. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Jim Fraley and his wife Debbie, Larry Fraley, Betty Winkler and her husband Ben, and Randy Fraley; grandchildren...

Ruth Abernathy Fraley, 90, of Iron Station, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Major and Myrtle McAlister...

Vickie McQueen Mount Holly

Vickie Ford McQueen, 61, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Landon Carl Ford and Alda Ruth Gibbs Ford. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Jimmy Dale McQueen; children Landon Matthew McQueen and his wife Kaitlynn and Samantha McQueen Thornburg and her husband Joshua; grandchildren Chandler, Brody, Jaxon, Raylan, Arianne, Shyann, Corbin, Hayden, and Tucker; and a sister Teresa...

Vickie Ford McQueen, 61, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Landon Carl Ford and Alda Ruth Gibbs...

Linda Lineberger Mount Holly

Mount Holly Linda Rebecca “Becky” Carpenter Lineberger, 72, died July 14, 2019 at her home after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Cleveland C. “Pete” Carpenter and Edith Glenn Carpenter. Becky was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Charlotte- Mecklenburg School system for 30 years, most at North Mecklenburg High School. She was a lifelong member of the First...

Mount Holly Linda Rebecca “Becky” Carpenter Lineberger, 72, died July 14, 2019 at her home after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). She was born in Mecklenburg...

Ronald Bozardt Charlotte

Ronald "Ronnie" Wilkinson Bozardt, 79 , of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Laurie Henry Bozardt and Naomi Wilkinson Bozardt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister Martha and a granddaughter Sarah Catherine Bozardt. He retired as a Major from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office after 31...

Ronald "Ronnie" Wilkinson Bozardt, 79 , of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Mecklenburg...

Ruby Gittens Stanley

Stanley Missionary Ruby Alvis Gittens, 85, always asked everyone she met: "Do you know my friend?" "Who is your friend?"; would often be the reply. "My friend is Jesus, let me introduce you to Him." Ruby never met a stranger; and winning, teaching, caring for and keeping 'all' people, for The Kingdom of God, was her daily goal. Tens of thousands around the globe, called her 'Mother Ruby' or just Mother, and sometimes 'Mom'. When...

Stanley Missionary Ruby Alvis Gittens, 85, always asked everyone she met: "Do you know my friend?" "Who is your friend?"; would often be the reply. "My friend is Jesus,...

Peggy Sherrill Mount Holly

Peggy Jean Miller Sherrill, 89, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Hasten B. Miller and Alice Jones Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Leonard Sherrill; three sisters Marlene Miller Eargle, Loubeth Lanier, and Venoy Miller; a brother Arthur Miller; and a brother-in-law Wade Sherrill. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Terry Leonard...

Peggy Jean Miller Sherrill, 89, of Mount Holly, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Hasten B. Miller and Alice Jones Miller. ...

David Rogers Dallas

David Edwin Rogers, 72, of Dallas, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Anderson, Indiana, son of the late Walter and Georgia Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Marsha McDonald and his step father Glenn Day (the old man). Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Elaine Honeycutt Rogers; children Lori Rogers and Kimberly Rogers Field (Michael); granddaughter Ecco Bentley (Jay);...

David Edwin Rogers, 72, of Dallas, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Anderson, Indiana, son of the late Walter and Georgia Rogers. ...

Roger McNeill The Villages, Florida

Roger Blair McNeill, 77, of The Villages, Florida, passed away at home Sunday, July 7, 2019, with his loving wife, Carol, by his side. He was the son of the late Fred Leslie McNeill and Iona Ingle McNeill. Roger and Carol moved to The Villages in 2014 from Charlotte, NC. He grew up in Aberdeen, NC before moving to Charlotte to work for Duke Power Company, now Duke Energy, until his retirement. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Andrews Presbyterian College. He was an avid...

Roger Blair McNeill, 77, of The Villages, Florida, passed away at home Sunday, July 7, 2019, with his loving wife, Carol, by his side. He was the son of the late Fred Leslie McNeill and Iona Ingle...

Mary Bennett Stanley

Mary Jo Mull Bennett, 82, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Clay County, daughter of the late Joe and Martha Wimpy Mull. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Mattie Lynn Hegler; and several of her siblings. She is survived by her husband, Stonewall Jackson Bennett; her children, Angela Bennett Lee (Roger), Christina Bennett Hegler (Roger) and Gary Bennett; her grandchildren, Sarah, Luke and Jo Anna...

Mary Jo Mull Bennett, 82, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Clay County, daughter of the late Joe and Martha Wimpy Mull. In addition to her...

Rebecca (Becky) Millspaugh

Rebecca "Becky" Kay Campbell Millspaugh, 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born in Cook County, IL, daughter of the late David William Campbell and Elizabeth Ann Dooling Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Edward Campbell; and her fur babies, Bo Ty, Prescott and Porky. Becky is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Paul Millspaugh, ; her beloved pug, Bandit; her brothers, Kevin and John Campbell;...

Rebecca "Becky" Kay Campbell Millspaugh, 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born in Cook County, IL, daughter of the late David William Campbell and Elizabeth Ann...

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