All Obituaries

Neva Mae Boughman, 88, of Stanley, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Clarence Boughman and Nola Sexton Boughman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Gene Boughman, Hayes Boughman, Hazel Jones, and Mason Boughman. Those left to cherish her memory include numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; special great-great nieces Kassie and...

Neva Mae Boughman, 88, of Stanley, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Clarence Boughman...

Nancy Maier Mount Holly

Nancy Carol Glidden Maier, 82, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born in New Chili, New York, daughter of the late Charles S. Glidden and Isabelle Houseknecht Glidden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Maier. Services for Mrs. Maier will be held at a later date and provided by New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, NY 14626 (www.newcomerrochester). Burial will take place at North Chili Rural...

Nancy Carol Glidden Maier, 82, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born in New Chili, New York, daughter of the late Charles S. Glidden and Isabelle Houseknecht Glidden. In...

Gerald Wright Belmont

Gerald Lewis Wright, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan, son of the late Jessie and Laura Doherty Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence and Floyd Wright. Mr. Wright was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Wright is survived by his children, Amy Janik and husband, Stan, Jeff Wright and wife, Ashley, and Steve Wright and wife, Amanda; his long-time companion, Ruth Dobbins; his sister, Carol Burgess and...

Gerald Lewis Wright, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan, son of the late Jessie and Laura Doherty Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Margaret Hoffman Mount Holly

Margaret Hoffman passed away on November 15, 2020, in the comfort of her home after a battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ural and Ella Hoffman, her brother, William Hoffman; sister-in-law, Lura Hoffman; nieces, Billie Ippolito and Suzie Hoffman; and her nephew, James Hoffman. Margaret is survived by her nephew, Danny Hoffman and wife, Gina; her great-nieces, nephews and their children. Margaret's life was centered around her faith,...

Margaret Hoffman passed away on November 15, 2020, in the comfort of her home after a battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ural and Ella...

Kenneth Woods Lincolnton

Kenneth Ray Woods, 81, of Lincolnton, died Friday, November 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. He was born in Buncombe County, son of the late Theron George Woods and Mamie Jane Parris Woods. He was a member of Gainesville Baptist Church in Lincolnton and a former member of Tuckasegee Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 59 years Patricia "Pat" King Woods; children Danny Woods and his wife Pam, Elizabeth Kaufman and her husband Jason, and Tim...

Kenneth Ray Woods, 81, of Lincolnton, died Friday, November 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincolnton. He was born in Buncombe County, son of the late Theron George Woods and Mamie Jane Parris Woods....

Lillia Bolick Charlotte

Lillia Graham Bolick, 79, of Charlotte, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Hospice House in Forest City after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Arthur Gamewell Graham and Juddie Lee Lovett Graham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Howard Lee Bolick, Sr. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Tina Bolick; a son Howard Bolick, Jr.; a granddaughter Hannah...

Lillia Graham Bolick, 79, of Charlotte, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills Hospice House in Forest City after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in...

Kenneth Hogue Mount Holly

Kenneth Arnold Hogue, 65, of Mount Holly, died on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Betty Cox Hogue and the late Luther Arnold Hogue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Kenneth Brandon Hogue. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Denise Allen Hogue; a son Matthew Tyler Hogue; a brother Ritchie Hogue and his wife Marchele. The family will greet guests from Noon until...

Kenneth Arnold Hogue, 65, of Mount Holly, died on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Betty Cox Hogue and the...

Linda Huffstetler Kings Mountain

Linda Gayle Austin Huffstetler, 78, of Kings Mountain, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clayton Eugene Austin, Sr. and Lottie Mary Ann Gaddis Austin. Those left to cherish her memory include a son Tracy Huffstetler and his wife Tina; a daughter Amanda Spargo and her husband Jason; five grandchildren Jared, Kendall, and Logan Huffstetler, and Lindsey and Alex Teague; as well as one great granddaughter Olive...

Linda Gayle Austin Huffstetler, 78, of Kings Mountain, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Atrium Health Lincoln. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clayton Eugene Austin, Sr....

Harold Williams Charlotte

Harold Gene “WillieBo” Williams crossed that heavenly river and started fishing with Jesus and loved ones that had gone on before him on November 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. Willie was born January 09, 1938 to Ford and Callie Williams. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son Jody and his sister Lorene Lockman. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 28 years Nadine; sons Cody (Amanda), Scott (Cindy), Joel (Elizabeth) and Joey; brother...

Harold Gene “WillieBo” Williams crossed that heavenly river and started fishing with Jesus and loved ones that had gone on before him on November 10, 2020 surrounded by his...

Robert Pressley McAdenville

Robert Leo Pressley passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 after a heartbreaking battle with Covid-19. His daughter Pam Youngblood, son Jeff Pressley and his wife Tonia were by his side. He is greatly missed by his partner Ginny Hawley. Robert recently said he didn't know what he would do without her. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Durward and Grace Pressley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty "Tootsie" Pressley in...

Robert Leo Pressley passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 after a heartbreaking battle with Covid-19. His daughter Pam Youngblood, son Jeff Pressley and his wife Tonia were by his side. He...

Hilda Bell Mount Holly

Hilda Norwood Homesley Bell, 85, of Mount Holly, passed away November 7, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Bessie Norwood. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Benjamin Franklin Homesley and Marcus Ted Bell; siblings, Hubert Norwood (Edna), Hassel Norwood (Margie), Horace Norwood, Harne Norwood, Howard Norwood, Hellen Lockman (Doc), and Hazel Stone (Glenn). Mrs. Homesley is survived by Lisa J. Homesley, Benjamin A. Homesley...

Hilda Norwood Homesley Bell, 85, of Mount Holly, passed away November 7, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Bessie Norwood. She was...

Lori Caldwell Gastonia

Lori Ann Caldwell went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Lori was the daughter of David and Rebecca Brittian, born on March 6th, 1963 in Gastonia, North Carolina. Lori had a passion for working with children and worked in childcare for over 25 years. Lori touched the lives of so many people with her creative abilities and her strong Christian faith. After the Lord, Lori loved her family more than anything in this world. Lori passed in peace, surrounded by the people she...

Lori Ann Caldwell went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 7th, 2020. Lori was the daughter of David and Rebecca Brittian, born on March 6th, 1963 in Gastonia, North Carolina. Lori had a...

Eddie Finch Jr. Belmont

Eddie Gordon Finch, Jr., 51, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Gordon Finch, Sr. Mr. Finch was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having retired honorably after 20 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Linda Anne Finch; his children, Miranda Finch, Alyssa Finch, William Roucoulet, Elizabeth Shaffer, Zachary Shaffer, and Edward Shaffer; his father's wife, Janet Finch; his mother Diane Arrington; and his sisters, Meredith Hardy (Patrick) and...

Eddie Gordon Finch, Jr., 51, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Gordon Finch, Sr. Mr. Finch was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having retired honorably...

Paul Stewart Stanley

Paul Richard "Dick" Stewart, 80, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home. He was born in Asheville, NC, son of the late Paul Hamilton Stewart and Mary Ruth Jarvis Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Mitchell; his brother-in-law, Buddy Mitchell; and his nephew, Stevie Mitchell. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anita Murray Stewart; his daughter, Lisa...

Paul Richard "Dick" Stewart, 80, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home. He was born in Asheville, NC, son of the late Paul Hamilton Stewart and Mary Ruth Jarvis Stewart....

Earl Stokes Charlotte

Earl Wayne Stokes, 75, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Atrium Health Pineville. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, son of Hazel McDonald Stokes and the late William Earl Stokes. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter whom he loved dearly, Mia Stokes. Earl served in the U.S. Army's 82 Airborne Division. Earl loved his family more than anything in this world and showed his love for them in so many ways. He spent many hours...

Earl Wayne Stokes, 75, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Atrium Health Pineville. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, son of Hazel McDonald Stokes and the late William...

Evelyn Scott Mount Holly

Evelyn Catherine Carrier Scott, 87, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born in Bristol, VA daughter of the late Paul and Lessie Marshall Carrier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert Clayton Scott. She retired from American & Efird after 23 years. Those left to cherish her memory include her two sons Russell Blake Scott and Mark Timothy Scott; six grandchildren Mark Timothy Scott II, Lane Paul Scott, Christy...

Evelyn Catherine Carrier Scott, 87, of Mount Holly, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was born in Bristol, VA daughter of the late Paul and Lessie Marshall Carrier. In addition to her...

Albert Shedd Belmont

Albert Leon "Buddy" Shedd, 77, a life-long resident of Belmont, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his home. He was born in Pittsylvania, VA, son of the late Arlin Shedd and Daisy Lee Penley Shedd Poarch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Lewis Shedd; his son, Roger Dean Shedd; his son-in-law, Chris Stroupe; his siblings, Dorothy Brown, Peggy Smith, Glenda Cline, Jimmy, Kenneth, and Douglas Shedd. He was a retired truck driver. He...

Albert Leon "Buddy" Shedd, 77, a life-long resident of Belmont, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at his home. He was born in Pittsylvania, VA, son of the late Arlin Shedd and...

Billie Ippolito Mount Holly

Billie Thomasson Ippolito, 62, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late William and Lura Hoffman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Hoffman. Mrs. Ippolito was a member of Second Baptist Church, Mount Holly. She enjoyed fishing, and going to the beach, but her true passion was caring for her family and others. She is survived by her husband, Tony Ippolito; her children, Jacob Laughlin...

Billie Thomasson Ippolito, 62, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late William and Lura Hoffman. In addition to her parents, she was...

Martha "Jenny" Frazier Belmont

Martha Jeanette "Jenny" Smith Frazier, 84, of Belmont, met Jesus face to face on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, the daughter of John B. and Grace Hoyle Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years William "Bill" Evans Frazier as well as her grandmother that raised her Minnie Smith and her brothers and sisters Vernon, Myril, Loretta, Frances and Sheryl. Those left to cherish...

Martha Jeanette "Jenny" Smith Frazier, 84, of Belmont, met Jesus face to face on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Gaston County, the daughter of...

Neal Ritchie

Neal A Ritchie, 81, died peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Iron Station, NC on June 6, 1939, son of Luther Gaston Ritchie and Lucy Long Ritchie. Preceding him in death are his parents and his brother, Glenn Ritchie of Iron Station, NC. Neal is a graduate of Lincolnton High School (class of ‘57), and worked at Gaston County Dying Machine Company in Mt. Holly, NC. A long-time active member of Christ’s Lutheran Church in...

Neal A Ritchie, 81, died peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Iron Station, NC on June 6, 1939, son of Luther Gaston Ritchie and Lucy Long...

Herbert Gray Cramerton

Herbert Winfield Gray, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Dandridge, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Gray; daughter Kay Murphy; sisters Imogene Long and Viva Fine; brothers EP Gray and Elbert Gray. Mr. Gray was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of First Baptist Church Cramerton. He is survived by a daughter Rita Parrish and husband John; son-in-law Nat Murphy; grandchildren Wes Parrish, Beth...

Herbert Winfield Gray, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Stanley Total Living Center. He was born in Dandridge, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth...

Mary Perin Cramerton

Mary Ann Clemmer Perin, 65, passed away October 28, 2020. She was born in Nuremberg Germany February 21, 1955, daughter of the late Sgt. Roy C Stokes and Lois Irene Messer Stokes of Gastonia. She was co-owner of the Village Clipper in Belmont, being in the barber business for over 40 years. Mary Ann loved planting flowers and working in her yard and spending time at the beach. She will be missed. Mary Ann is survived by her husband Loren, son Matt Clemmer, grandson Jackson Clemmer, sisters...

Mary Ann Clemmer Perin, 65, passed away October 28, 2020. She was born in Nuremberg Germany February 21, 1955, daughter of the late Sgt. Roy C Stokes and Lois Irene Messer Stokes of Gastonia. She...

Peggy Hawley

Peggy Stack Hawley, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Oliver J. Stack and Odis S. Stack. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W.G. Hawley, Jr.; her daughter, Janet H. Bennet; her sisters, Elizabeth Stack, Nell S. Hardesty; and her brothers, Donald, Jack, Pete, and David Stack. She was a supervisor of the dye lab and retired from Sodyeco in Mount Holly. Mrs. Hawley was a member of Alexis Baptist...

Peggy Stack Hawley, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Oliver J. Stack and Odis S. Stack. In addition to her parents, she was...

Carol Dixon Mount Holly

Carol Ann Baker Dixon, 56, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Robert Kenneth Baker and the late Katherine Louise Martin Baker. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Dixon. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and aunt, she enjoyed spending time fishing and was an outstanding cook. In addition to her father, she is survived by her children, Terrance Alexander Clippard, Christopher Lee West, and...

Carol Ann Baker Dixon, 56, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Robert Kenneth Baker and the late Katherine Louise Martin Baker. In addition to her...

Harold Carlisle Gastonia

Gastonia Harold Mason Carlisle , 72 , passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Joseph Eugene Carlisle and Bobbie Lee Clark Carlisle. Mr. Carlisle was preceded in death by a sister, Vickie McCumbee. He was a Vietnam veteran and a member of Grace Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda Kay Carlisle; sons, Mason Gregory Moss of Belmont; Paul Parra of Charlotte; Timothy Parra (Tami) of Belmont; grandchildren, Zack, Brandon,...

Gastonia Harold Mason Carlisle , 72 , passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Joseph Eugene Carlisle and Bobbie Lee Clark Carlisle. Mr....

Ruth Cline Mount Holly

Ruth Geraldine Goodson Cline, 87 passed away on October 27, 2020. She was born in Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late David Atwell and Blanche Robinson Goodson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two sisters Thelma Goodson Stroupe (Shaylor), and Mary Goodson Hipp (Bill) and a brother in law Harold Hilderbran; Ruth enjoyed Gardening, Flower Arranging, Cooking, Painting, and Crafts. Those left to cherish her memory include...

Ruth Geraldine Goodson Cline, 87 passed away on October 27, 2020. She was born in Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late David Atwell and Blanche Robinson Goodson. In...

Cynthia Helms Mount Holly

Cynthia Ann Helms, 72, of Mount Holly, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her home. She was born in Buffalo, NY. Ms. Helms is preceded in death by her parents John and Lillian Riley. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Mount E. Helms, Jr.; children Carrie Miller, Stacy McDaniel, Dawn Coleman, Corry Saulnier, and Adam Helms; as well as numerous grandchildren. A private service will be held for Ms. Helms. Arrangements are in the care of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount...

Cynthia Ann Helms, 72, of Mount Holly, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her home. She was born in Buffalo, NY. Ms. Helms is preceded in death by her parents John and Lillian Riley. Those...

Barbara Rhyne Stanley

Barbara Jean Lowe Rhyne STANLEY: October 27, 2020 After several years of declining health, her Lord said it’s time to begin her new life in heaven. Born October 30, 1937, in the Turners Lake Community in Clarksville, Texas, she was the oldest child of Gaither “Buster” and Eula Herrington Lowe. She really wanted to celebrate her 83rd birthday in just 3 more days, but the Lord had other plans. Barbara grew up at First Baptist Church in Clarksville. She loved music and was...

Barbara Jean Lowe Rhyne STANLEY: October 27, 2020 After several years of declining health, her Lord said it’s time to begin her new life in heaven. Born October 30, 1937, in the Turners...

Mason Welsh Belmont

Mason Grace Welsh, beautiful daughter, granddaughter and sister, of Belmont, North Carolina passed away at age 15 on Monday, October 26th, 2020. Mason was born on May 9th, 2005 in Gastonia, North Carolina to Charity Wood and Zachary Welsh. She was an amazing sister who admired her siblings, Megan, Morgan, McKenley, and Pressley. As a child, Mason was actively involved with her church and took pride in helping others through mission trips and volunteering in the children’s church. She...

Mason Grace Welsh, beautiful daughter, granddaughter and sister, of Belmont, North Carolina passed away at age 15 on Monday, October 26th, 2020. Mason was born on May 9th, 2005 in Gastonia, North...

Brenda Richard Stanley

Brenda Cook Richard, 71, of Stanley, died on Monday, October 26 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Lester and Ruby Harkey Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Richard; and her sister-in-law Elaine Cook. Those left to cherish her memory include a brother Jerry Cook; her nephews Jim Richard and his wife Stefanie, Jason Cook and his wife Lisa and Justin Cook and his wife Cheyenne; as well as her...

Brenda Cook Richard, 71, of Stanley, died on Monday, October 26 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Lester and Ruby Harkey Cook. In addition to...

Kelly Robb Mount Holly

Kelly Virginia Payne Robb September 4, 1975- October 25, 2020 Loyal daughter, adoring sister, loving wife, proud mom, mischievous aunt, faithful friend and devoted teacher Champion for all kids, Christian, practical joker, patriotic American, coffee consumer, poundcake connoisseur, Panther enthusiast, life of the party, charter member of the Red Pocketbook Society, instigator, flutist, beach goer, spontaneous, Diet Sundrop drinker, believer in the power of music to create community,...

Kelly Virginia Payne Robb September 4, 1975- October 25, 2020 Loyal daughter, adoring sister, loving wife, proud mom, mischievous aunt, faithful friend and devoted teacher Champion for all...

Brenda Warren Belmont

Brenda Cobb Warren, 75, of Belmont, died Sunday, October 25 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Edgar Gladys Cobb and Beulah Mae Lineberger Cobb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Dawson Warren, Jr. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters Melisa "Missy" Warren and her wife Tricia Parizo Warren of Belmont and Angela "Angie" Clarkson and her...

Brenda Cobb Warren, 75, of Belmont, died Sunday, October 25 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Edgar Gladys Cobb and Beulah...

Christine Wallace Stanley

Christine Whitley Wallace, 86, of Stanley, entered paradise on Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was born on July 28, 1934, daughter of the late Catherine Lineberger Whitley and James Craig Whitley. She was a long-time member of Christ's Lutheran Church in Stanley and was preceded in death by her former husband, Howard C. Wallace; and her brother, James Virgil Whitley. She worked as an inspector for Talon and later for Wix. Throughout her life, she had many talents and enjoyed many...

Christine Whitley Wallace, 86, of Stanley, entered paradise on Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was born on July 28, 1934, daughter of the late Catherine Lineberger Whitley and James Craig Whitley....

Anthony Parker Stanley

Anthony Joe "Tony" Parker, 75, of Stanley, met Jesus face to face on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ethel Summerlin Parker and Payton Morris Parker. Tony graduated from Cramerton High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was the former owner of Trinity Tire in Stanley and was currently the owner of Parker Landscaping. He served as a board member for Stanley Total Living Center and also Community...

Anthony Joe "Tony" Parker, 75, of Stanley, met Jesus face to face on Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ethel Summerlin Parker and Payton...

Rev. Roger Franklin Sr. Lincolnton

Reverend Roger Dale Franklin, PhD., was born in Gastonia, NC on June 27, 1954. He went to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was the founding pastor of Revival Tabernacle of Lincolnton, where he ministered for thirty-three years, and led many to Christ through his obedience and love for Christ. Throughout his life, Roger, served many roles including, Plant Manger at American Effird and Principal of Stanley Christian Academy, where he also taught High...

Reverend Roger Dale Franklin, PhD., was born in Gastonia, NC on June 27, 1954. He went to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was the founding pastor of...

Constance Dillard Mount Holly

Constance Shoats Dillard, 62, of Mount Holly, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Marie Gardin and the late Melvin Gardin. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter Chamara Dillard; a sister Beverly Gardin; two brothers Eric Gardin and his wife Cynthia and Daryl Gardin; as well as her four grandchildren Christopher and Terrell Dillard and Kemara and Dareus Horton. She fought a long battle and has now won her race and will be...

Constance Shoats Dillard, 62, of Mount Holly, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Marie Gardin and the late Melvin Gardin. In addition to her mother,...

Teresa Duncan Gastonia

Teresa Renae Duncan, 68, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late David Marshall Fletcher and Flora Virginia Elrod Fletcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Heather LaShae Duncan. Teresa was a devout Christian and a member of Community Christian Fellowship for over 20 years. She loved to sing, work puzzles, and play video games with friends in other countries. A loving wife and...

Teresa Renae Duncan, 68, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late David Marshall Fletcher and Flora Virginia Elrod Fletcher....

Joseph Bachler Belmont

Joseph William Bachler, our loving Papa, 82, of Belmont, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020, and we miss him already. He was born in Dunn County, Wisconsin, son of the late William Edward Bachler and Cora Stevens Bachler. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Sandy; children Bonnie Logerquist (Scott), Kelly Jo Thomas (Dave), Lori Palmer (Charlie), Angie Whitlock (Jamie), Jennifer Stiles (Bucky), Nikki Graham, and Robbie Stinson (Brandy);...

Joseph William Bachler, our loving Papa, 82, of Belmont, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2020, and we miss him already. He was born in Dunn County, Wisconsin, son of the...

Dan Radford Dallas

NOTICE THE SERVICE FOR MR. RADFORD HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TODAY. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. Dan M. (Bubba) Radford, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bennettsville, SC, son of the late Dan Melton and Rachel Radford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Baby Ray and Bernice. Mr. Radford was retired from Duke Energy. He was a longtime member of New...

NOTICE THE SERVICE FOR MR. RADFORD HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TODAY. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. Dan M. (Bubba) Radford, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 10,...

Todd Newton Mooresville

Steven "Todd" Newton, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born in Cumberland County, son of Steven Garland Newton and the late Rita Cook Newton. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Marvin and Bertha Newton. Todd's love of animals worked well with his career of caring for them everyday as a Vet Tech. In addition to his father, he is survived by his fiancé, Sandy Alex Holler; his maternal...

Steven "Todd" Newton, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born in Cumberland County, son of Steven Garland Newton and the late Rita Cook Newton. In...

Mary Erwin North Belmont

Mary Secrest Erwin, 88, of North Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born in Union County, daughter of the late Miles and Lily Secrest. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Eugene Erwin; a son Lloyd Wayne Secrest; three sisters Dot Murphy, Milene Williams, and Sue Simpson; and a brother Buddy Secrest. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Sharon Toney; grandsons Jamie Spargo and Gene Queen; ten great grandchildren;...

Mary Secrest Erwin, 88, of North Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born in Union County, daughter of the late Miles and Lily Secrest. In addition to her parents, she was...

Judith Stalvey Stanley

Judith (Judy) Armstrong Stalvey went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Judy was born November 30, 1943 in Stanley, daughter of the late Clarence and Aylese Armstrong. Judy was a life time member of the Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church where she had served as Sunday School and Wednesday night teacher, Ladies Ministry Secretary and Treasurer, and Co-leader. She also served as a Co-leader for the Prime Timers Group, the Communion...

Judith (Judy) Armstrong Stalvey went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Judy was born November 30, 1943 in Stanley, daughter of the late...

Nancy Cunningham Bessemer City

Nancy Garmon Cunningham, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Jobe Franklin Garmon and Hattie Lucille Jackson Garmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Cunningham and a son James Richard "Ricky" Cunningham. Those left to cherish her memory include her children Deborah Anderson (William), Angela Cunningham (Lee Hall), and Eddie Cunningham; a sister...

Nancy Garmon Cunningham, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Jobe Franklin Garmon and Hattie Lucille Jackson...

Ethel Abernathy

Ethel Josephine (Jo) Abernathy, 92, of Stanley Total Living Center, went to be with our heavenly father October 1, 2020. She was born January 31, 1928, native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late George and Connie W. Abernathy. Wife of the late Donald (Doodle) W. Abernathy, mother of three children, homemaker and life long member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Bobby, Carl, Herbert, and Gerald Abernathy and four sisters Audrey Abernathy,...

Ethel Josephine (Jo) Abernathy, 92, of Stanley Total Living Center, went to be with our heavenly father October 1, 2020. She was born January 31, 1928, native of Lincoln County, daughter of the...

Edward Dwyer Sherrills Ford

Edward “Frank” Dwyer, Sr., 82, of Sherrills Ford, NC, died on September 30, 2020. He was born on November 26, 1937, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Charles O. Dwyer, Sr. and Annie Stinson Dwyer. He graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1956. He was co-owner of Dwyer’s Tire and Auto for 53 years, along with his late brother, Ray. Frank was a life-long member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports and NASCAR and was an avid Tarheel...

Edward “Frank” Dwyer, Sr., 82, of Sherrills Ford, NC, died on September 30, 2020. He was born on November 26, 1937, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Charles O. Dwyer, Sr. and Annie...

Mildred Grice Charlotte

Mildred Goins Grice, age 95, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home. Born in Gaston County to the late Carl Lee and Ladistie Goins, she was predeceased by her brothers Walter, Eugene, and John Goins and sister Clyda Traywick. She was a 1943 graduate of Belmont High School. On July 4, 1946, she married the love of her life, Paul Gamble Grice, and they enjoyed over 57 years of marriage. She was a loving caregiver to...

Mildred Goins Grice, age 95, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home. Born in Gaston County to the late Carl Lee and Ladistie Goins, she...

Dale Otto Lowell

Dale Blair Otto, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, son of the late Harry Blair Otto and Nora Kreider Otto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce; a sister Lois Vuncannon; and a brother Hugh Otto. Dale joined the military at a young age and he and his wife were stationed in Germany but they wished to start a family and returned to the states. Upon return they opened a small donut shop which led to his future...

Dale Blair Otto, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, son of the late Harry Blair Otto and Nora Kreider Otto. In addition to his parents, he was...

Scott Davis Stanley

Charles Scott Davis, 56, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home. He was born in Gaston county, son of Sarah Smith Davis and the late Charles Richard Davis. Scott was a life-long member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church. Scott enjoyed the open road and spent many happy days on his motorcycle. In addition to his mother, Scott is survived by his daughter, Brooke Davis Smith and her husband, Reid; his sister, Lori Hill and husband, Joe; his long-time companion, Bernadette Wolfe;...

Charles Scott Davis, 56, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home. He was born in Gaston county, son of Sarah Smith Davis and the late Charles Richard Davis. Scott was a life-long...

Billy Postell Belmont

Billy Gail Postell, 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Pate and Reba Cable Postell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 26 years, Bridget Mulhall Postell; and his siblings, James Postell, Doris Galloway, Johnny Postell, Michael Postell, and Novella Whaley. Billy was an avid fisherman whose second home was the carp lake, always 'caught the big one'. Mr. Postell is...

Billy Gail Postell, 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Pate and Reba Cable Postell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Donna Roberts Charlotte

Donna 'Paulette' Grice Roberts, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Paul G. Grice and Mildred Goins Grice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Worth Mark Roberts. She enjoyed crafting, especially quilting and crocheting. She is survived by her children, Paul Roberts (Teresa), Bryan Robert (Jennifer), and Matthew Roberts (Angie); her siblings, Carol Holcomb (Bill),...

Donna 'Paulette' Grice Roberts, 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Paul G. Grice and Mildred Goins Grice. In...

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