All Obituaries

Rutilio Hernandez Charlotte

Rutilio Hernandez Zuniga, born September 8, 1956, passed away at CMC Atrium, Charlotte on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Preciliano Hernandez Resendiz. He is survived by his mother, Elena Zuniga Corona; his five children, Arturo Hernandez (Grindelia), Elena Hernandez (Edgardo), Rutilio Hernandez (Tammy), Maria Hernandez (Sabino), and Orlando Hernandez; his grandchildren, Veronica, Viviana, Selena, Danna, Milton, Melina, Petra, Richard, Abe, Ailyn, and...

Rutilio Hernandez Zuniga, born September 8, 1956, passed away at CMC Atrium, Charlotte on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, Preciliano Hernandez Resendiz. He is...

Wayne Love Mount Holly

David Wayne Love, 73, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, was born in Charlotte, NC, on July 24, 1950 to David Allen “DA” Love and Eugenia Harrison Love. Wayne graduated from West Mecklenburg High School in 1968. He was a dedicated employee at BellSouth, retiring in 2000 with 30 years of service. Wayne was also a skilled farrier for 26 years and an artisan blacksmith. Wayne...

David Wayne Love, 73, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, was born in Charlotte, NC, on July 24, 1950 to...

Connie McIntosh Belmont

Connie Adcock McIntosh, passed away on March 31, 2024. She is survived by her sons Robbie and Todd Stafford (Nikki); her grandchildren Alaina, Katie, Evan, Aidan, Kylar, Scarlett, Ava, Violet; great children: Remy, Rylee, and Raven. Connie's legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts and minds of those fortunate enough to have known her. Her kindness, integrity, and devotion to her family will forever be cherished. The family will hold a memorial service at...

Connie Adcock McIntosh, passed away on March 31, 2024. She is survived by her sons Robbie and Todd Stafford (Nikki); her grandchildren Alaina, Katie, Evan, Aidan, Kylar, Scarlett, Ava,...

Herbert Frasure Mount Holly

Herbert Eugene Frasure, 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home. He was born in Union County, GA, son of the late John Frasure and Beulah Owenby Frasure. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Muse Frasure; his son, Randy Winder; his grandson, Brian Poindexter; and his siblings, Tommy Frasure, Doris Dixon, and Delores Brown. Mr. Frasure was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Frasure is survived by his children, Shirley Dalrymple (Mark), Jan...

Herbert Eugene Frasure, 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home. He was born in Union County, GA, son of the late John Frasure and Beulah Owenby Frasure. In addition to his...

Daniel Hartness Mount Holly

Daniel “Danny” Spencer Hartness, better known as “Duke” to his family and friends, was born to Viola Pearl and John Henry Hartness, Sr. in Charlotte, NC on September 4, 1953 and grew up the youngest of 6 in North Belmont, NC. In addition to being the solution-oriented problem solver of the family, Danny was also affectionately referred to as the ‘family mascot’ by his siblings because he was always cheering them up and making them laugh even when...

Daniel “Danny” Spencer Hartness, better known as “Duke” to his family and friends, was born to Viola Pearl and John Henry Hartness, Sr. in Charlotte, NC on September 4,...

Gwendolyn Reynolds Staney

Gwendolyn Reynolds, aged 66, of Stanley, NC, passed away on March 22, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1958, in Charlotte, NC. Gwendolyn was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Gwendolyn, known to her loved ones as Gwen, had a heart of gold. She was sweet, funny, caring, and always willing to go above and beyond for those she loved. Gwen had a passion for cooking and feeding others, never wanting to see anyone go hungry. She had a unique charm of singing off-key to songs,...

Gwendolyn Reynolds, aged 66, of Stanley, NC, passed away on March 22, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1958, in Charlotte, NC. Gwendolyn was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and...

Francis Spargo Belmont

Francis "Butch" Spargo, age 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Frank and Hazel Willard Spargo. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Larry and Roger Spargo. Butch was a longtime member of Independent Tabernacle in Dallas where he served his Lord as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon and was also a current active member and...

Francis "Butch" Spargo, age 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Frank and...

Julian Wood Charlotte

Julian Grant Wood, 84, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born in Memphis, TN, but lived his formative years in Florence, SC and the majority of his life in Charlotte, NC. He was the son of the late Walter Kimsey Wood and Willa Ruth Price Wood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. W. Kimsey Wood, Jr. Mr. Wood was a graduate and an avid supporter of Clemson University. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend. Mr. Wood is...

Julian Grant Wood, 84, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born in Memphis, TN, but lived his formative years in Florence, SC and the majority of his life in Charlotte, NC. He was the...

Jean McMurry

Alda “Jean” Fortenbury McMurry, 90, passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2024. She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina to the late John Lee and Ruby Wright Fortenbury. She shared 50 precious years of marriage with her husband, Sam who preceded her in death in 2003. Jean is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Wells of Oak Island, North Carolina and Robin Robertson of New Port Richey, Florida. She was “Mamaw” to 4 grandchildren...

Alda “Jean” Fortenbury McMurry, 90, passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2024. She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina to the late John Lee and...

Robert Greene Stanley

Robert Brian Greene, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Carl and Eunice Adair Greene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Braswell Greene; and his son-in-law, Buster Stockton. Mr. Greene is survived by his children, Candice Greene (James Morrow), Victoria Greene, Amy Waters (Robert), Dana Foster (A.J.), and Christopher Starnes; his grandchildren, Gabriel, Heather (Brandon), Benjamin, Andrew, Samuel,...

Robert Brian Greene, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Carl and Eunice Adair Greene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Richard Jolly Stanley

Richard "Rick" Dean Jolly, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born in Gaston County, son of Joyce Ward Jolly and the late Max Lamar Jolly. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Shane Jolly and Jamie Jolly. In addition to his mother, Rick is survived by his wife, Rhonda McMillan Jolly; his children, Cierra Jolly Cassidy (Addison) and Josh Jolly (Aria Conover); his grandchildren, Riley, Rosie, and Jay; and his very special...

Richard "Rick" Dean Jolly, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born in Gaston County, son of Joyce Ward Jolly and the late Max Lamar Jolly. In addition to...

Debra Vernon Alexis

Debra Hoke Vernon, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Janie Boggs Hoke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Hoke. Mrs. Vernon is survived by her husband, Timothy Ray Vernon; her son, Landon Vernon and his wife, Shay; her grandson, Waylon Vernon; and a number of nieces and nephews. She loved her family and being a maw-maw. Her greatest joy was her grandson. A graveside service to celebrate the life...

Debra Hoke Vernon, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Janie Boggs Hoke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...

Jeadon Waldrop Mount Holly

Jeadon Whitesides Waldrop, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was born in Winnsboro, SC, daughter of the late Bernard and Lois Branham Whitesides. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rodney "Rusty" Whitesides. She was retired from Shaw Industries of Charlotte. Mrs. Waldrop is survived by her husband, Bobby Waldrop of Mount Holly; her children, Tommy Walters (Fran) of Rock Hill, SC, Tracey Anderson (Charlie) of Concord, and Todd...

Jeadon Whitesides Waldrop, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was born in Winnsboro, SC, daughter of the late Bernard and Lois Branham Whitesides. In addition to her parents, she...

Clinton Jones Stanley

Clinton Dale Jones, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 11, 2024 while at Caromont Regional. He was born on November 20, 1948, a native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Clinton, and Edith Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Murrial Jones, Sister in Law Cindy Cook and brother in laws Darrell and Danny Caldwell, who he thought of as his own. Dale was a member of Revival Tabernacle, of...

Clinton Dale Jones, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 11, 2024 while at Caromont Regional. He was born on November 20, 1948, a native of Gaston County,...

Freddy Willocks Mount Holly

Freddy Willocks, age 84, passed away on Monday March 11, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Charles and Mae Keller Willocks. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and in his spare time enjoyed his 1965 Ford Mustang, and working in his yard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers: Eugene, Jerry, and Eddie Willocks, as well as his sister Nora Anthony. He is survived by his...

Freddy Willocks, age 84, passed away on Monday March 11, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County and was the son of the late Charles and Mae Keller...

Christine Hester Mount Holly

Christine Jane Hester, age 85, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday March 10, 2024 at her home. She was born in Cherokee County, SC and was the daughter of the late Milford and Nellie Warlick Hilton. She will be remembered as a hard worker both in and out of her home and loved her family dearly. She was a member of Goshen Free Will Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching game shows, playing horseshoes and badminton. She also enjoyed...

Christine Jane Hester, age 85, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday March 10, 2024 at her home. She was born in Cherokee County, SC and was the daughter of the late Milford and Nellie...

James Strawn Dallas

James "Jim" Maurice Strawn, 89, of Dallas, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep on the night of Sunday, March 10th at his home. He was born in Chesterfield County, SC January 1st 1935. Son of Connie Ray and Mary Era Strawn. "Jim" was married to Peggy Strawn for 68 years. Even at his age he enjoyed doing carpentry work daily, even 7 days a week when he could, with his son Johnny Maurice Strawn up to the day of his passing. He also loved spending time at the...

James "Jim" Maurice Strawn, 89, of Dallas, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep on the night of Sunday, March 10th at his home. He was born in Chesterfield County, SC January 1st...

Maude Fowler Gastonia

Mrs. Maude Beckham Fowler, 88, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home. She was born in Simpson, SC, daughter of the late Lee Beckham and Dorothy McLaughlin Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lee Fowler, Jr.; and her granddaughter, Charly Smith, as well as her brother Lee Beckham. Mrs. Fowler is survived by her children, Henry Fowler, III (Sharon), John Fowler (Annette), and Anna Bradham (Issac Hulsey); her grandchildren, Henry...

Mrs. Maude Beckham Fowler, 88, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home. She was born in Simpson, SC, daughter of the late Lee Beckham and Dorothy McLaughlin Baker. In addition to her...

Elsie Faircloth Stanley

Elsie Stone Faircloth, aged 89, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by her family at her son's home in Mint Hill, NC. She was born on June 14, 1934, in Laurinburg, NC, to the late Elmer Dewitt and Mary Ray Stone. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend James A Faircloth, and her sisters, Lenora Mancil and Alice Hyatt of Laurinburg, NC. She is survived by her children, Frank Stalvey of Gastonia, NC, Donna (Michael) Hubbard of Cary, NC, Dr. Russell (Beverly)...

Elsie Stone Faircloth, aged 89, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by her family at her son's home in Mint Hill, NC. She was born on June 14, 1934, in Laurinburg, NC, to the late...

Gene Walker Stanley

Gene Walker, age 68, the son of the late Gilmer and Alma Davidson Walker, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Whether you knew him as husband, Dad, Pawpaw, friend or boss, Geno, Big Daddy, or just plain Gene, he had a special place in all of our hearts. He wasn’t perfect - we all know that, but he was one-of-a-kind. He loved Jesus, his family, and people, and he was a servant at heart. Whether he was running his company, cutting grass for a...

Gene Walker, age 68, the son of the late Gilmer and Alma Davidson Walker, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Whether you knew him as husband, Dad, Pawpaw, friend or...

Sue Payseur Belmont

Dorothy Sue Burch Payseur was born November 2, 1938, daughter of William Paul Burch Sr. and Mable Lane Burch. She passed away March 5, 2024. Sue was preceded in death by husband David Thomas Payseur, Sr.; husband David Arnold Robinson Sr.; her parents; brothers William Paul Burch, Jr. “Buddy” and wife Carolyn, Harold Burch ”Red Top” and wife Becky; and grandson-in-law Brandon McGee. Sue enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is...

Dorothy Sue Burch Payseur was born November 2, 1938, daughter of William Paul Burch Sr. and Mable Lane Burch. She passed away March 5, 2024. Sue was preceded in death by husband David Thomas...

Janette Tucker

Janette Neal-Ann Poteat Tucker, 86, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at her daughter's home, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease and cancer. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Henry and Hattie Benfield Poteat. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Tucker; her daughter, Tammy Tucker Mauldin; and her siblings, Betty Stowe, Earl Poteat, Ed Poteat, Marshall Poteat, Pete Poteat, and Harley Poteat. Mrs. Tucker is...

Janette Neal-Ann Poteat Tucker, 86, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at her daughter's home, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease and cancer. She was born in Gaston County,...

Doris Rhyne Stanley

Doris Cope Rhyne, 91, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born in Montezuma, NC to the late Charles and Gladys Cope. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bud Rhyne, brother Bill Cope, sister Joyce Reid and beloved daughter Sheree Gibson. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Susan Martin (Woods), son in law Ronald Gibson, Grandsons Colby Martin (Ria), Bryce Martin, and Knox Gibson (Emily). Great...

Doris Cope Rhyne, 91, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born in Montezuma, NC to the late Charles and Gladys Cope. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Michael Yandle Bessemer City

With heavy hearts we are saddened to say Michael Ray Yandle of Springwood-Bessmer City has departed. He passed away in his sleep on March 3, 2024, to be with his Heavenly Father. Left to remember him is his lifelong mate, Judy Benfield. His three step-daughters, nine step grandkids, seventeen great grandkids, a son from Indiana, and a brother from Gastonia. He was proceeded in death by his parents Julius P. and Mary Burchfield of McAdenville. One sister Jolene. He loved to fish, and he loved...

With heavy hearts we are saddened to say Michael Ray Yandle of Springwood-Bessmer City has departed. He passed away in his sleep on March 3, 2024, to be with his Heavenly Father. Left to remember...

Sara Fortner Stanley

Sara Francis Davenport Fortner, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Berry Davenport and Maggie Pace Davenport. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Fortner; her daughter, Josie Featherstone; and her brothers, Leroy Davenport, Charles Davenport, and Dean Davenport. Mrs. Fortner is survived by her daughter, Nancy Powell Lowe; her son, John Thomas Powell (Myra); 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren;...

Sara Francis Davenport Fortner, 80, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Berry Davenport and Maggie Pace Davenport. In addition to her parents, she was...

Rachel Abernathy Stanley

Rachel Ann Abernathy, 80, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 2, 2024, at Robin Johnson House. Rachel was born March 28, 1943, in Dallas NC. She was raised in Stanley and attended Stanley schools. She was a member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rachel was a devoted mother, raising her four children after her divorce on her own. She often worked 2 or 3 part time jobs in addition to her full-time job at Timken to ensure her children had what they...

Rachel Ann Abernathy, 80, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 2, 2024, at Robin Johnson House. Rachel was born March 28, 1943, in Dallas NC. She was raised in...

Sabrina Strange Charlotte

Sabrina Strange, age 57 passed away on February 28, 2024 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late Warren Duncan and Shirley Duncan who survives. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her son Jarod Strange of Charlotte, her sister Dana Young (Brian), a niece Kaymon Young, and her nephew Jonathan Young. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday March 4, 2024 at Sunset Rd....

Sabrina Strange, age 57 passed away on February 28, 2024 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late Warren Duncan and Shirley Duncan who survives. ...

Pauline Bell Mount Holly

Pauline Brown Bell, 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter of the late Walter Glenn Brown and Ada Griffin Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Eugene Bell; her siblings, Ozelle Stanley, Bruce Brown, and Jack Brown. Mrs. Bell was a long-time member of Goshen Presbyterian Church of Belmont. Mrs. Bell is survived by her sons, Dennis Bell (Sybil) and Doug Bell (Carol); her grandchildren,...

Pauline Brown Bell, 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter of the late Walter Glenn Brown and Ada Griffin Brown. In addition to her...

Linda Heffner Mount Holly

Linda Gowens Heffner, age 81, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday February 25, 2024. She was born in Gordon County, GA and was the daughter of the late John and Sadie Roy Gowens. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years Vernon Heffner. She loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in the world. She loved her church, as well as cooking and baking. She never met a stranger and loved people with her...

Linda Gowens Heffner, age 81, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday February 25, 2024. She was born in Gordon County, GA and was the daughter of the late John and Sadie Roy Gowens. ...

Sandra Pickel Stanley

Sandra Griffin Lewis Pickel, 80, passed away on February 23, 2024 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harold and Bessie Wolfenbarger Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Pickel, and her sisters, Sally and Betty Thomas. Mrs. Pickel is survived by her children, Sandra Braly (Kelvin), Angela Davis (Kenny), Tonya Olenki (Bobby), Barbara Diego (Domingo), and Matthew Griffin; her...

Sandra Griffin Lewis Pickel, 80, passed away on February 23, 2024 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Harold and Bessie Wolfenbarger Lewis. In...

Katherine Wagner Mount Holly

Katherine "Nanny" Wagner, 83, went to be with the Lord Jesus on February 23, 2024. Katherine was born on December 5, 1940, to her late mother, Louella Hall Taylor and stepfather, Major Taylor. Nanny was an amazing woman of God. To know her was to love her. She loved attending her church, Riverside House of Prayer, where she'd been a member since they opened the doors. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great grandchildren. She could usually be found...

Katherine "Nanny" Wagner, 83, went to be with the Lord Jesus on February 23, 2024. Katherine was born on December 5, 1940, to her late mother, Louella Hall Taylor and stepfather, Major...

Deborah Olmstead Mount Holly

Deborah Ann Hester Olmstead, 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Debbie was born June 8, 1955, in Mecklenburg County, but was a lifelong resident of Mount Holly, NC. Debbie is survived by her two sons, Jimmy Honeycutt Jr. (Elizabeth) of Mount Holly, NC, and Aaron Olmstead of Pittsburgh, PA; her brother-in-law,Chris Fox; her nephew, Curtis Fox; her nieces, Christina, Leslie, Shannon, Mandi, and Kristen She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Barbara Hester,...

Deborah Ann Hester Olmstead, 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Debbie was born June 8, 1955, in Mecklenburg County, but was a lifelong resident of Mount Holly, NC. Debbie is...

Wayne Harkey Mount Holly

Wayne Harkey, age 80 passed away on Tuesday February 20, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Albert and Lantie Abernathy Harkey. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Nancy Rhyne Harkey, as well as his sister Jo Rita Harkey, and brothers Houston and Ben Harkey.. Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired from Duke Power after 40 plus years of service as an operations...

Wayne Harkey, age 80 passed away on Tuesday February 20, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Albert and Lantie Abernathy Harkey. In addition to his...

Sarah Pryor Mount Holly

Sarah Edwards Pryor, 90, of Mount Holly, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19th, with her family by her side. Sarah was born on March 26, 1933, in Mecklenburg County, NC, and was the daughter of the late Wallace Ervin Edwards and Bessie Lee Wood Edwards. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Yates Lee Pryor; brothers and sister-in-laws, Ervin Lee "Booley" Edwards (Doris), William Burgin "Billy" Edwards (Sarah); and brother-in-law, Larry...

Sarah Edwards Pryor, 90, of Mount Holly, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19th, with her family by her side. Sarah was born on March 26, 1933, in Mecklenburg County, NC, and was the...

Ernest Meeler Kings Mountain

Ernest Meeler, 77, died February 14, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Belmont, son of the late Orbie Lee and Elizabeth Lane Meeler, and served in the US Army. He lived in California for over 43 years and moved back in 2019. Survivors include three daughters Sandy Meeler, Jenny Bynum and Marisol Baird, a sister Martha Parnell, a brother Lee Meeler, his fiancé Sherry Hayes, a special niece Lisa Busha, three grandchildren and five great...

Ernest Meeler, 77, died February 14, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Belmont, son of the late Orbie Lee and Elizabeth Lane Meeler, and served in the US Army. He lived...

Beulah McNabb Mount Holly

Beulah Wiggins McNabb, age 87, of Mount Holly, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday February 14, 2024. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Lillie Turner Wiggins. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker who loved her grandkids dearly. She worked for over 20 years as a secretary at Gaston Memorial Hospital and was also a longtime active member of First Free Will Baptist Church, Stanley and First Free...

Beulah Wiggins McNabb, age 87, of Mount Holly, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday February 14, 2024. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the...

Virginia Johnson Clover

Virginia Alexander Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 12, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late Billie Alexander Sr. and Patsy Ewing Alexander. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be dearly missed by her entire family. She retired from Ramsey products after 26 years of dedicated service. She was also a longtime...

Virginia Alexander Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 12, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter...

Robert Payne

Robert Ray Payne, age 70 passed away peacefully in his favorite recliner at home on Monday, February 12th at 11:50 a.m., while surrounded by his family after a five month battle with pancreatic cancer. Robert was born to Fred Lewis and Frances Morris Payne on December 4, 1953 in Gastonia, NC. He lived in Alexis, NC most of his life and was well loved by his friends and family. His older brother, Mike Lewis Payne, was killed by a drunk driver on December 26, 1959 while...

Robert Ray Payne, age 70 passed away peacefully in his favorite recliner at home on Monday, February 12th at 11:50 a.m., while surrounded by his family after a five month battle with pancreatic...

Douglas Miller Belmont

Douglas "Doug" Harold Miller, 67, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Zellie Lee Miller and Betty Colleen Stafford Miller. He is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie Marie Smith Miller; his children, Douglas "Lee" Miller (Cortnei), Rhonda Sparks, Sophia Rollins, and Tina Burch; his grandchildren, Brody Miller, Nicole Stroupe, Brandon Stroupe (Amanda), Holly Stroupe (Kevin), Brittany Stroupe (Callie), Madison Rollins,...

Douglas "Doug" Harold Miller, 67, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Zellie Lee Miller and Betty Colleen Stafford Miller. He is...

Kay Canipe Lincolnton

Sandra Kay Canipe, 76, of Lincolnton, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born in Cleveland County to the late Emmett Canipe and Jean Canipe Anderson. In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe Canipe and Robert Terry Canipe. Kay worked at Social Services of Lincoln County as a social worker for thirty years. After retiring from Social Services, she then worked for EMS of Lincoln County as a data clerk for seventeen...

Sandra Kay Canipe, 76, of Lincolnton, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born in Cleveland County to the late Emmett Canipe and Jean Canipe Anderson. In...

Rev. Ivan Davis Stanley

Rev. Ivan Davis, age 78, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Stanley Total Living Center, lovingly cared for by his family and the dedicated staff of the STLC. Ivan was born in Auckland, New Zealand on June 3rd, 1945, to Paul and Ethel Davis, the eldest of four boys. As a boy, he excelled at school and was a member of the Boys Brigade, attaining the highest levels and receiving the Queen’s Badge. Growing up, he helped his father with work and actively participated in...

Rev. Ivan Davis, age 78, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Stanley Total Living Center, lovingly cared for by his family and the dedicated staff of the STLC. Ivan was born in...

Lisa Cole Charlotte

Lisa Rick Cole, 59, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Vickie Belk Rick and the late Edward Leon Rick. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Angela Rick Bell. Lisa is survived by her husband of 22 years, F. Blaine Cole II; her daughter, Tori Cole; her sister, Gina Rick Eldridge and husband, Ron; her best-friend, Amanda Pryor Eldridge; nieces and nephews, Zach, Maygan (Eldridge), Brittany and...

Lisa Rick Cole, 59, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Vickie Belk Rick and the late Edward Leon Rick. In addition to her...

Carolyn Johnson Belmont

Carolyn Huffstickler Johnson, 78, of Belmont, passed away at home on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born in Gaston County to the late Albert Andrew Huffstickler and Mary Alice Bridges Huffstickler. Those left to cherish Carolyn's memory include her husband Rick; children, Tracy Bess and her husband Mike, Candy Carter and her husband Kenny, Donna Jenkins, Christy Shepard and her husband Pat, and Shay Johnson and his wife Jessica; a sister, Sharon Miller and her husband David; a...

Carolyn Huffstickler Johnson, 78, of Belmont, passed away at home on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born in Gaston County to the late Albert Andrew Huffstickler and Mary Alice Bridges...

Margaret Nantz Stanley

Margaret JoAnne Barber Nantz, 85, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Ernest Barber and Edith Lawing Barber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Nantz; her granddaughter, Brittany Margaret Pender; and her brother, Ray Barber. Mrs. Nantz is survived by her daughters, Donna Nantz Frye (Keith) and Deborah Nantz Ledbetter (Steve); her grandson and caretaker, Adam Pender; her...

Margaret JoAnne Barber Nantz, 85, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late Ernest Barber and Edith Lawing Barber. In addition to...

W.A. Price Mount Holly

W.A. Price, 73, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Union County, son of the late Alfred N. Price and Helen Helms Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Marilyn Price, Rondle Price, and Therrell Price. Mr. Price is survived by his wife of 56 years, Susan Price; his children, Cindy Elmore (Robert), Wendy McCall (Mark), and Sam Price (Crystal); his grandchildren, Morgan Elmore, Jacob McCall, Sam...

W.A. Price, 73, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Union County, son of the late Alfred N. Price and Helen Helms Price. In addition to...

Kelly Arrowood Stanley

Kelly Johnson Gresham Arrowood, 60, of Stanley, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on March 18, 1963 in Durham, North Carolina to the late Eric and Judith Dellinger Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Adam. Kelly was a lifelong resident of Stanley, North Carolina and a graduate of Belmont Abbey College. Those left to cherish her memory include her three children, Ron, Rebecca, and Amanda...

Kelly Johnson Gresham Arrowood, 60, of Stanley, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on March 18, 1963 in Durham, North Carolina to...

Peggy Herron Belmont

Peggy Herron, age 78 went home to be with her Lord on Saturday February 3, 2024. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late Doug and Mary Sirmons. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson Virgil Bingham; her son in law Ted Zeigler; her siblings: Cora Warren, Cindy Robbins, and Walter "Bud" Sirmons, as well as her great great grandson Ryland Welch. Peggy was a woman of strong faith and loved her entire family,...

Peggy Herron, age 78 went home to be with her Lord on Saturday February 3, 2024. She was born in Mecklenburg County and was the daughter of the late Doug and Mary Sirmons. In addition...

George Pace Jr. Charlotte

George Lyle Pace, Jr., 65, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born in Gloster, Mississippi to George and Kathryn Pace. Lyle worked for the City of Charlotte for 35 years retiring as the Survey Supervisor. He was a member of Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church. He was a leader of Boy Scout Troop 51 and was a member of the cook team for Catawba Lodge Order of the Arrow. Lyle was also a long standing member and served as...

George Lyle Pace, Jr., 65, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born in Gloster, Mississippi to George and Kathryn Pace....

Yancey Webb Charlotte

Yancey Venoy Webb, 39, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born in Lincoln County to Eddie Webb and Bunni Johnson. Yancey was preceded in death by an uncle, Mike Johnson, and his maternal grandfather, Bill Johnson, as well as his paternal Grandfather Red Webb and paternal Grandmother Mary Webb. Yancey was a 2003 graduate of North Gaston High School where he excelled in wrestling. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, horses and anything to do with the...

Yancey Venoy Webb, 39, of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born in Lincoln County to Eddie Webb and Bunni Johnson. Yancey was preceded in death by an...

Joan Lyman Mount Holly

Joan Farmer Lyman, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late L.J. Farmer and Kathleen Trull Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lyman; her sister, Barbara Farmer; and her good friends, Hubert Robinson and Jim Wilson. Joan was a very loving and devoted daughter to her mother and was a loving and devoted mother and friend. She was always quick to have her say about...

Joan Farmer Lyman, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late L.J. Farmer and Kathleen Trull Farmer. In addition to her...

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