All Obituaries

Joseph Howard Small, Sr. "Joe", 65, of Mount Holly, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Ira and Ruby Deese Small. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lynn McCoy and Margaret Stevens, and two brothers, Glen and Olin Small. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Pamela Baer Small; his children, Candace Rainey and her husband J.J., Joseph Howard...

Joseph Howard Small, Sr. "Joe", 65, of Mount Holly, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Ira and...

Estelle Moore Charlotte

Mrs. Marietta Estelle Ward Moore, 87, formerly of Mt. Holly, passed away peacefully May 11, 2021, at Novant Heath Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Walker Moore. Mrs. Moore was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Jasper Kenneth Ward and Ruby Smith Ward, graduate of Mt. Holly High School and Appalachian State University where she received her teaching degree. She taught second grade for 34 years, most of which at...

Mrs. Marietta Estelle Ward Moore, 87, formerly of Mt. Holly, passed away peacefully May 11, 2021, at Novant Heath Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Robert Cooke Jr. Stanley

Born of Stanley, North Carolina, Bob passed away at his home May 10. Bob was born to the late Robert Hall Cooke and Evelyn Gantt Cooke on January 20, 1944. He graduated from Stanley High. Bob worked from a young boy in elementary school by riding his bicycle to deliver newspapers to the people in Stanley. When the weather was too bad to ride his bicycle, the local police would put his bike in their car and take him around town to finish his deliveries so he could support his mother and two...

Born of Stanley, North Carolina, Bob passed away at his home May 10. Bob was born to the late Robert Hall Cooke and Evelyn Gantt Cooke on January 20, 1944. He graduated from Stanley High. Bob...

Patricia Allen Miller Mount Holly

Patricia Ann Allen Miller, 78, of Mount Holly, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Chester, South Carolina to the late Madison Lemuel Allen and Dorothy Ann Weaver Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Michael Miller, her daughter Teresa Miller, and her brother Ronald "Riki" Allen. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Scott Miller and his wife Diane; grandchildren Misty...

Patricia Ann Allen Miller, 78, of Mount Holly, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Chester, South Carolina to the late Madison Lemuel...

Marty Greely Mount Holly

Marty Knox Greely, 54, of 307 North Hawthorne Street in Mount Holly, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of John and Delores "Ann" Rick Knox. She graduated from Roanoke High School, Robersonville, NC, and attended UNC-Charlotte. She was nominated for consideration to West Point among many other achievements in her lifetime. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her spouse,...

Marty Knox Greely, 54, of 307 North Hawthorne Street in Mount Holly, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County,...

Gary Kepley Iron Station

Gary Stephen Kepley, “Steve” age 71, passed away peacefully at the Brian Center in Concord North Carolina on May 6, 2021. A military graveside service will be held on Tuesday May 11th at 2:00 at the family cemetery at 609 Cox Lake Road Stanley, North Carolina. James Harper will officiate the service. Funeral Service Arrangements are being handled by Woodlawn Funeral home in Mount Holly, North Carolina. “Steve” was born in Salisbury NC to the late J.C. Kepley and...

Gary Stephen Kepley, “Steve” age 71, passed away peacefully at the Brian Center in Concord North Carolina on May 6, 2021. A military graveside service will be held on Tuesday May 11th...

Jack Spargo Stanley

Jack Ray Spargo, 79, of Stanley, NC, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2021. He was a lifetime resident of Stanley, son of the late Ray and Virginia Keever Spargo, and loving husband to the late Betty Anderson Spargo, who passed away in 2007 after their 45 years of marriage. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a proud, loving member of the Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he taught Sunday school and served several terms as a Deacon throughout his life. He was an avid college...

Jack Ray Spargo, 79, of Stanley, NC, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2021. He was a lifetime resident of Stanley, son of the late Ray and Virginia Keever Spargo, and loving husband to the...

Linda Carlisle

Linda Kay Watson Carlisle, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late George H. Watson and Mildred Parks Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Carlisle; and her brother, Billy Joe Watson. Mrs. Carlisle is survived by her children, Paul Parra, Timothy Parra (Tami), and Mason Gregory Moss; her grandchildren, Zack, Brandon (Sydney), Samantha, Massey, Joseph, and Jason; her...

Linda Kay Watson Carlisle, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late George H. Watson and Mildred Parks Watson. In addition to her...

Sarah Gilliland Gastonia

Sarah "Susie" Reese Gilliland, 79, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late Robert Lee Reese and Alda Mitchum Reese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Earl Ray Gilliland, daughter, Jennifer Farmer, son, Michael Gilliland, and grandson, Josh Gilliland. She was owner/operator of Gilliland's Place in Springwood....

Sarah "Susie" Reese Gilliland, 79, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to...

James Dyer Dallas

James Ronald Dyer, 51, of Dallas NC, known by many as Jim, graduated to his heavenly home to be with Jesus, on May 4, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Cleveland County on February 6, 1970 to the late Ronald Eugene Dyer of Enoree, South Carolina and Patsy Greene Dyer of Kings Mountain, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents Thermon and Pauline Greene of Kings Mountain and two...

James Ronald Dyer, 51, of Dallas NC, known by many as Jim, graduated to his heavenly home to be with Jesus, on May 4, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was surrounded by...

Deborah Sullivan Sherrill's Ford

Deborah Denise Dean Sullivan, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was born in Greenville County, SC, daughter of Collis Dean, Jr. and Joan McClure Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sullivan; and her son, Chris Sullivan. Deborah was a breast cancer survivor who took great pride in her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time with her sister-in-law, Marie Dalton and Marie's husband, Ronald, whom she remained close with after the death of Mr. Sullivan. In...

Deborah Denise Dean Sullivan, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was born in Greenville County, SC, daughter of Collis Dean, Jr. and Joan McClure Dean. She was preceded in death by her...

David Williams Jr. Gastonia

David Wilson Williams, Jr., 67, was born on June 2, 1953 in Charlotte, NC. He was called to eternal rest on May 2, 2021 at Accordius Health in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of the late David Williams, Sr. and Alma Wyatt Williams of Charlotte, NC. Mr. Williams was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked for Freightliner in Mount Holly for over 25 years before leaving to start his own computer business, which was his passion. Mr. Williams leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Rene Williams; his...

David Wilson Williams, Jr., 67, was born on June 2, 1953 in Charlotte, NC. He was called to eternal rest on May 2, 2021 at Accordius Health in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of the late David...

JoAnn Evans Crouse

JoAnn Deaton Evans, 82, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 1, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Floyd Deaton and Wilma Cooper Deaton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Evans. Granny, as she was known by her family and close friends, was a simple and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She attended Christ Church of Denver. Mrs. Evans is survived by...

JoAnn Deaton Evans, 82, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 1, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Floyd Deaton and Wilma...

Clarence Earnheart Jr. Charlotte

Clarence Earnheart , 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born on July 31, 1930 to Clarence Lloyd Earnheart and Lillian Bailey Earnheart in Mecklenburg County. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Erskine Earnheart, Haskell Earnheart and Johnny Earnheart and a sister, Betty Earnheart Short. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary B. Earnheart; daughters, Ellen Thompson, Anne Hux (Wilson) and Linda Wishon (Johnny); grandchildren,...

Clarence Earnheart , 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born on July 31, 1930 to Clarence Lloyd Earnheart and Lillian Bailey Earnheart in Mecklenburg...

Barry Rumfelt Mount Holly

Barry Norman Rumfelt, 78, a loving family man and a true Patriot, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Jack Norman Rumfelt and Ruby Henderson Rumfelt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel 'Juanita' Hall Rumfelt. Mr. Rumfelt retired from the NCANG as a Chief Master Sergeant and a full-time civil servant with over 38 years service. He was a member at Second Baptist Church,...

Barry Norman Rumfelt, 78, a loving family man and a true Patriot, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Jack Norman...

Jean Loftin Mount Holly

Jean Roberts Loftin, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Worth David Roberts, Sr. and Ada Barnett Roberts Petty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Taylor Loftin, Sr., her granddaughter, Amy Noel Blackwelder; and her siblings, Frances Lowe, Jo Ingebritsen, Worth David Roberts, Jr., Betty Pendleton, Evelyn Pendleton, and Faye Clippard. She was affectionately known as Ms. Jean to her customers...

Jean Roberts Loftin, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Worth David Roberts, Sr. and Ada Barnett Roberts Petty. In addition to her...

James Bennett Clover

James William Bennett, born October 23, 1932 died on April 25, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed dearly by his family. He was retired from the United States air Force where he served from November 22, 1947 until June 30, 1968, and was also a member of the Community Volunteer Fire Department from 1982 until 1988. He was born in Gallatin Missouri and was the son of the late William Lloyd and Opal Marie Bennett. In addition to his...

James William Bennett, born October 23, 1932 died on April 25, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed dearly by his family. He was retired from the...

Peggy Broome Gastonia

Peggy Deitz Broome, 84, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born in Gaston County to the late Charlie and Pansy Fox Deitz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Odell J. "Sonny" Broome, as well as her son Roddy Broome, and her sister Betty Bumgarner. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Malia Alexander and her husband Rodney; her sister Shirley Nichols; grandchildren, Jamie Revels, Jessica...

Peggy Deitz Broome, 84, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born in Gaston County to the late Charlie and Pansy Fox Deitz. In addition to her parents, she...

Edgar Campbell Mount Holly

Edgar "Ray" Campbell, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Edgar Doil Campbell and Alda Helderman Campbell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Delores Campbell; his son-in-law, Ronnie Austin; and his brother-in-law, Bill Wood. He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, during and after part of the Korean era. He was an auto mechanic, and worked in factory maintenance. Ray was on the Mount Holly...

Edgar "Ray" Campbell, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Edgar Doil Campbell and Alda Helderman Campbell. In addition to his...

Gary Laws Belmont

Gary Edgar Laws, 64, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jerls Edgar Laws and Virginia Sorrells Laws. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karla Dee Erickson Laws. He enjoyed fishing and mowing grass. Mr. Laws is survived by his children, Sonya Laws Cole and her husband, Kenny, John Hardin and his wife, Dawn, and Carrie Deal and her husband, Jonathan; his brother Jimmy Laws (Melissa); his...

Gary Edgar Laws, 64, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jerls Edgar Laws and Virginia Sorrells Laws. In addition to his parents, he...

Doris Smith Mount Holly

Doris Rumple Smith, 81, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born in Montgomery County to the late Clarence Neal Rumple and Jessie Batten Rumple. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lenwood Smith; sister Mary Catherine Herman; and three brothers, Jack, Ray, and Joe Rumple. She worked as a medical transcriptionist, had a strong faith in God, and was a...

Doris Rumple Smith, 81, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born in Montgomery County to the late Clarence...

Frances Finger

Frances Louise Finger, 97, formerly of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 at North Hampton Convalescent Center, Hampton, Virginia. Frances was born August 13, 1923 in Mt. Holly to John Lester Finger and Mollie Cline Finger. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Ray L. Finger, and sister, Marie F. Bryant. Frances was an active member of Mt. Holly First United Methodist Church for 90 years before moving to Virginia. She had a...

Frances Louise Finger, 97, formerly of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 at North Hampton Convalescent Center, Hampton, Virginia. Frances was born August 13,...

Betty Reid

Betty Ann Bradshaw Reid, 85, passed away peacefully April 20, 2021. Born in Gaston County, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years R.J. Reid, and her parents James Anderson “Penn” Bradshaw & Pearl Hester Bradshaw. Betty Ann is survived by her son Andy Reid & wife Bebe of Belmont, brothers Ranny Bradshaw & wife Marlene of Belmont and Johnnie Mack Bradshaw & wife Ann of Gastonia. She also is survived by her 3 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren,...

Betty Ann Bradshaw Reid, 85, passed away peacefully April 20, 2021. Born in Gaston County, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years R.J. Reid, and her parents James Anderson...

Lloyd "Doug" Baucom Marion

Lloyd D. Baucom (Doug), age 80, of Marion, NC, left this world to walk in glory on April 20, 2021. He passed away peacefully in his home. He was a wonderful man and a true follower of Christ. He touched the lives of many and made it his goal to make someone smile and laugh each day. He was known to be a charmer who loved to tell stories and share his knowledge and guidance with others. He enjoyed blue grass music and woodworking. He retired from the City of Charlotte NC, with 30 years of...

Lloyd D. Baucom (Doug), age 80, of Marion, NC, left this world to walk in glory on April 20, 2021. He passed away peacefully in his home. He was a wonderful man and a true follower of Christ. He...

Braylan Hux Mount Holly

Dory 'Braylan' Hux, 14, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of Dory Brendan Hux and Melissa Dawn Hux. Braylan was a student at Mount Holly Middle School where he was a member of the chorus and the soccer team. Braylan also played for the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club (CISC). In addition to soccer, Braylan enjoyed basketball and gaming on his Xbox. He was preceded in death by his paternal-grandmother, Brenda Hux; his uncle, Christopher...

Dory 'Braylan' Hux, 14, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of Dory Brendan Hux and Melissa Dawn Hux. Braylan was a student at Mount Holly Middle...

Ricky Fletcher Iron Station

Ricky Lynn Fletcher, 61, a loving father and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Billy Gene Fletcher and Christine Mullis Fletcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Gary Lineberger. Mr. Fletcher was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing the guitar. He was a member of Glen Oaks Golf Club. Mr. Fletcher is survived by his children, Chrissy Lynne Fletcher and her husband, Matt Moss, Candie...

Ricky Lynn Fletcher, 61, a loving father and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Billy Gene Fletcher and Christine Mullis...

Robert Pettus Gastonia

Robert Lane Pettus, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Nellie Rhyne Pettus and the late Mack Pettus. Mr. Pettus was a Vietnam Veteran having proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. In addition to his mother, Mr. Pettus is survived by his wife, June Varnadore Pettus; his children, Dale Pettus, Jason Pettus, Ashley Smith, Christy Eury, and Bobby Eury; his brother, David Pettus and...

Robert Lane Pettus, 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Nellie Rhyne Pettus and the late Mack Pettus. Mr. Pettus was a Vietnam Veteran having...

Thelma Farris Belmont

Thelma Mary Skidmore Farris, 100, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Floyd Henry Skidmore and Carrie Moser Skidmore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Reid Farris; her daughter, Jackie Norwood; her grandson, Michael Shane Farris; and 9 siblings. Mrs. Farris was a long-time member of Goshen Free Will Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and was a recipient of an award...

Thelma Mary Skidmore Farris, 100, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Floyd Henry Skidmore and Carrie Moser Skidmore. In...

Alan Flowers Belmont

Walter Alan Flowers, 68, of Belmont, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Walter Marcus Flowers and Maxine Hopkins Flowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Lee Broome. He was a member of United Baptist Church where he was a deacon and ran the sound system. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Geneva Lutz Flowers; 5 stepchildren; three sisters, Shirley Revels and her husband...

Walter Alan Flowers, 68, of Belmont, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Walter Marcus Flowers and Maxine Hopkins Flowers. In...

Guy Stilwell Stanley

Guy Stilwell, age 78, passed away on April 12, 2021, at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Mary Helton and Claude Franklin Stilwell. Guy loved his family and friends dearly and also was a loving caregiver to his sister Ruth S. Dellinger. He was a Christian man and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Iron Station. Sports were also important to Guy as he always enjoyed watching the Hornets, Panthers, and...

Guy Stilwell, age 78, passed away on April 12, 2021, at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Mary Helton and Claude Franklin Stilwell. ...

Ivey Goude, Sr. Lowell

Ivey Wayne Goude, Sr., 63, of Lowell, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gaston County on May 19, 1957. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was loved by all who met him. He was preceded in death by his mother Eva Jones Goude as well as a sister Cathy Moore. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Wilma Messer Goude; children Wayne Goude, Jr. (Misty), Lorie Goude, and Angie Waters (Dale); two sisters, Terri Andersen...

Ivey Wayne Goude, Sr., 63, of Lowell, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home. He was born in Gaston County on May 19, 1957. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and...

Carol Atkins Gastonia

Carol Smedley Atkins, age 88, peacefully entered eternal life on April 11, 2021 at Charlotte Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Shaker Heights Ohio and was the daughter of the late Lorena Barz Smedley and Elmore Huston Smedley. She was a graduate of Duke University . In 1953, she married James H. Atkins and after two years in Texas, moved to Charlotte, NC where they lived for 2 years. In 1960, they moved to Gastonia where her husband published the...

Carol Smedley Atkins, age 88, peacefully entered eternal life on April 11, 2021 at Charlotte Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Shaker Heights Ohio and was the daughter...

Philip Moore Lowell

Philip Ray Moore, 70, of Lowell died Wednesday, April 7th, son of the late Ernest and Pauline Dillard Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Johnathan Moore; and brothers, Dillard and James "Nob" Moore, and sister Brittie Mae Troutman. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Rosemary Sutton Moore, son Jack Moore, step son James Browning; two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brother Tom Moore, sisters Doris Ann Whiteside, Etta Lou...

Philip Ray Moore, 70, of Lowell died Wednesday, April 7th, son of the late Ernest and Pauline Dillard Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Johnathan Moore; and...

Harold Bright Salisbury

Harold Evon Bright, of Salisbury, NC, passed away into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on April 6, 2021, at Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. Harold was born on August 12, 1942, in Richmond Virginia, to the late Alton Bright and Elinor Black. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Joe Bright. Harold graduated from Patterson School for Boys in Lenoir NC, in 1960. Following graduation, he joined the US Air Force and served until 1964. Harold was employed...

Harold Evon Bright, of Salisbury, NC, passed away into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on April 6, 2021, at Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. Harold was born on August 12, 1942, in...

Mitchell Byers Iron Station

Mitchell Joe Byers, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Dewey E. Byers and Kate Richards Byers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Jill Abernathy Byers; his sister, Dorothy Fitzgerald; and his brothers, Ralph and Kenneth Byers. Mitchell was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Belmont High School and attended Gardner Webb University. Mitchell is survived by his son, Micheal...

Mitchell Joe Byers, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Dewey E. Byers and Kate Richards Byers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Adeline Wall Alexis

Sara Adeline (Turner) Wall- August 19, 1933-April 3, 2021. She was born in Greenville, SC to the late Claude and Frances Turner. She was predeceased by her husband, John D. Wall Sr. She is survived by her sons, John D. Wall Jr. (Debbie) of Charlotte and Mike Wall (Cheryl) of Alexis NC; grandchildren, William Erik Wall (Christina), and Sara Marie ”Sam” Wall of Alexis NC; great grandchildren, Kaylee Wall and Maycee Wall; sisters, Claudia Welch of Savannah GA and Gail Rogers of...

Sara Adeline (Turner) Wall- August 19, 1933-April 3, 2021. She was born in Greenville, SC to the late Claude and Frances Turner. She was predeceased by her husband, John D. Wall Sr. She is...

Ronnie "Alan" Teigue Charlotte

Ronnie "Alan" Dunn Teigue, 55, of Charlotte, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Mecklenburg County on May 26, 1965. He was preceded in death by a sister Janie Arlene Hickson; mother-in-law Geraldine Shedd; father-in-law Albert Shedd; and brother-in-law Roger Shedd. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother Arlene Teigue; his wife Annette Shedd Stroupe; siblings, Joanie Teigue, Dale Teigue, and Jerrie Brown; step children Blake...

Ronnie "Alan" Dunn Teigue, 55, of Charlotte, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. He was born in Mecklenburg County on May 26, 1965. He was preceded in death by a...

Jeannette Hamilton

Jeannette Hamilton was born on October 24, 1938 to the late John Percy (Perce) McDonald and Louise McDonald in Floydale, South Carolina. Jeannette lived in Floydale until the family moved to the Charlotte area and she met her future husband Ralph Hamilton. She lived around the Charlotte area most of her adult life, until she moved to her vacation home in North Myrtle Beach. Jeannette is survived by her husband Ralph Hamilton, her sister Miriam Childress, her daughter Elaine Horner,...

Jeannette Hamilton was born on October 24, 1938 to the late John Percy (Perce) McDonald and Louise McDonald in Floydale, South Carolina. Jeannette lived in Floydale until the family moved to the...

Harold Messer Mount Holly

Harold Richard Messer, age 73, passed away on April 1, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston county and was the son of the late Mildred and John Messer. Harold loved his entire family and will be missed dearly. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Lorena Mathis Messer; three brothers: James, Glenn and Wesley Messer, two sisters; Jonnie Blackstock, and Nettie Ann Owens. Those left to cherish his memory include...

Harold Richard Messer, age 73, passed away on April 1, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Gaston county and was the son of the late Mildred and John Messer. ...

Marie Arrowood

Marie Pearson Arrowood, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was born in Gaston County on April 8, 1935, daughter of the late William Frank Pearson and Estell Grant Pearson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Dean Arrowood; her brothers, Frank Pearson, Charles Pearson, and Kenneth Pearson; and her sister, Opal Beatty. She worked for Woolworth for a number of years before retiring from Freightliner. Mrs. Arrowood was a member of Berea...

Marie Pearson Arrowood, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was born in Gaston County on April 8, 1935, daughter of the late William Frank Pearson and Estell Grant Pearson. In addition...

Hubert Russell Charlotte

Hubert Lineberry Russell, 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born in Montgomery, NC, son of the late Fred and Mable Cranford Russell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Russell; and his daughter, Karen Cribb. Mr. Russell was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Russell is survived by his wife, Mary Jeanne Green; his children, Michael Russell and his wife, Michelle; and Kenneth...

Hubert Lineberry Russell, 78, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born in Montgomery, NC, son of the late Fred and Mable...

Boyce Moore Charlotte

Boyce Louis "Harvey" Moore, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 26, 2021. He was born in Rutherford County, son of the late James Harvey Moore and Alba Neal Moore. Harvey was the unofficial Mayor of Nance Cove. He made daily patrols of his community and kept neighbors informed of the daily comings and goings around their homes. He was a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association and a member of A Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church of Charlotte. Harvey had a love...

Boyce Louis "Harvey" Moore, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 26, 2021. He was born in Rutherford County, son of the late James Harvey Moore and Alba Neal Moore. Harvey was...

Susan Meeks Gastonia

Susan Elaine Perkins Meeks, 57, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Kenneth and Betty Abernathy Perkins. She was a member of First Christian Disciples of Christ. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was always willing to help anyone in need. She loved her family so much and they loved her. She will be deeply missed. Mrs. Meeks is survived by her husband, Walter Meeks; her daughters, Lindsey Dover and fiance', William...

Susan Elaine Perkins Meeks, 57, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Kenneth and Betty Abernathy Perkins. She was a member of First...

Nancy Troutman Charlotte

Nancy Ann Troutman, age 61, passed away on March 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Virginia and Paul Troutman. Nancy was an avid reader and she will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, and as a hard worker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister Norman Jean Troutman and Kenneth Smith. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Savannah Troutman-Smith,...

Nancy Ann Troutman, age 61, passed away on March 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Iredell County and was the daughter of the late Virginia and Paul...

Lathan Bell Gastonia

Lathan Hunter Bell, 21, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jeffrey Scott Bell and Celeste Cloninger Arrowood. He was a member of Berea Baptist Church and enjoyed video gaming, cooking, and reading. He is survived by his sisters, Ariel Candice Botts, Kelly Amanda Sears, and Amber Lynn Carpenter and her husband, Brandon Scott Carpenter; and his grandparents, James and Alene Bell. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:30...

Lathan Hunter Bell, 21, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jeffrey Scott Bell and Celeste Cloninger Arrowood. He was a member of Berea Baptist...

Roy Briggs Belmont

Roy Lee Briggs, 84, entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Earl and Annie Lindsay Briggs. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and attended Catawba Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Briggs is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Shirley Ann Adams Briggs; his son, Todd Anthony Briggs; two brothers, Dwight Briggs and Everette Briggs. A graveside service, with military honors, to celebrate the life of Mr. Briggs will be held at...

Roy Lee Briggs, 84, entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Earl and Annie Lindsay Briggs. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and...

Dakota Estep Mount Holly

Dakota Martin Estep, 26, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 23, 1994, son of Martin & Toni Estep. He is survived by his grandparents, Ann & Dan Norris; grandmother, Gerri Richardson. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Martin & Gay Estep & grandfather, Robert Richardson. He was loved by so many, including lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Our beloved son has gone home to be with the Lord. May he no longer...

Dakota Martin Estep, 26, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 23, 1994, son of Martin & Toni Estep. He is survived by his grandparents, Ann...

Deborah Howard Kings Mountain

Deborah Marie Gyier Howard, 49, of Kings Mountain, met Jesus face to face on Saturday, March 20, 2021 while on a trip to Boone. She was born in Gaston County to the late William Quentin Gyier and Sandra Kay Stilwell Gyier. She was a member of Pentecostal Worship Center in Gastonia. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Scott Howard; children Derek Gyier, Earlene Whitlow, Tabatha Gyier, and Michael Howard; ten grandchildren; her adopted children, Noah Costner and Cameron Hogue;...

Deborah Marie Gyier Howard, 49, of Kings Mountain, met Jesus face to face on Saturday, March 20, 2021 while on a trip to Boone. She was born in Gaston County to the late William Quentin Gyier and...

Sheila Revels Dallas

Sheila Viola Haney Revels, 70, of Dallas, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late Joseph Mermon "Merm" Haney and Grace Williams Haney. Those left to cherish her memory include her husbad Kenneth Glenn Revels; her son Scott Davidson; and a sister Janice Lang. Services for Mrs. Revels will be private.

Sheila Viola Haney Revels, 70, of Dallas, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County to the late Joseph Mermon "Merm"...

Gail McQueen Gastonia

Patricia Gail Nichols McQueen went home to be with her Lord on March 17, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Belmont, and the only child of William Ervin "Nick" Nichols and Olene "Blackie" Nichols who preceded her in death. She was also a devoted wife and loving mother. After her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering for the S.O.C.K.S food pantry in North Belmont. She was married for 32 years to Neal Arch McQueen III, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son...

Patricia Gail Nichols McQueen went home to be with her Lord on March 17, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Belmont, and the only child of William Ervin "Nick" Nichols and Olene...

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