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On Monday, November 28, 2022 John B. Griffo passed away peacefully at the age of87.John B. Griffo was born to Charles and Angelina Griffo, in Rochester NY, onFebruary 16, 1935. Ironically, out of the 10 children born in his family, he was the 9thchild born and the 9th one to pass away.Predeceased by the Mother of his 3 children Evelyn...
Wayne Ellis Nixon passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Wayne was born on March 9, 1948 in Mecklenburg County to the late Ernest Yates Nixon and Katie Carroll Nixon. He was employed by Duke Power Company as a control operator.
He was preceded in death by his brother Carl Nixon.
Survivors include his daughters April Nixon...
Mark Edward McDonald, 57, of Monroe, entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was born on September 5, 1965 to the late Edward McDonald and Darlene Parker McDonald. He is also preceded in death by his twin brother, Michael McDonald and brother, Tim McDonald.
Mark was a loving husband, father, and the world's best...
Sharon Maxine "Mickey" Jones Harris, 72 of Lowell, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on 11/16/2022. Born in Gaston County on June 25, 1950, she was the daughter of the late David and Dorothy Jones, Sr. In addition to her parents, Mickey was preceded in death by a brother, James "Jimmie" Jones in 1956.
After attending...
Daniel George Piercy, 56, of Charlotte, NC passed away Wednesday, November16, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family. Daniel was born on Sept. 3, 1966 in Greenbrier County, WVA to the late Marion and Brenda Daughtery Piercy. He loved the mountains where he was born and enjoyed hunting and fishing while growing up. Daniel was a hard worker at everything...
Sandra W. Best, 65, of Gastonia met Jesus in her Heavenly home on November 14, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Gaston County on August 1, 1957 to William Jack Williams and Annie Doris Inscoe Williams. Sandra was a 1975 graduate of South Point High School. She retired from Duke Energy after 35 years of...
Mary "June" Reedy, 91, passed away at her home in Alexis, NC on Monday, November 14, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1931 to the late Eural Collins Clippard and Mary Stroupe Clippard. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Eural Collins Clippard, Jr. and sister, Zana Parr Clippard. She is survivied by a son James Allen...
Melanie Renee Rogers Scandrett, 49, of Mt. Holly passed away November 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC. She was born on July 5, 1973 to Peggy Johnson Rogers and the late Earl Rogers. Melanie was an incredible wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved taking care of her grandbabies.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband,...
William "Big Bryan" Cook Jr., 56, of Cramerton, NC passed away November 11, 2022. Big Bryan was born on December 31, 1965 to the late William Bryan Cook Sr. and Linda Benfield Cook in Mecklenburg County, NC. He was a woodworker by trade but loved to carve "whittle" wood all the time. He worked in construction as well as doing...
Ralph Fredrick Smith , 84, of Lake Wylie, SC passed away on November 6, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care of Rock Hill, SC. He was born on May 11, 1938 to the late Ralph Haines Smith and Verna Scanlan Smith. He was preceded in death by his son, Tim Smith; brothers, David and Arthur Smith; and his sister, Ann...
Cynthia Lynn Bradshaw, 57, of Gastonia passed away November 6, 2022. She was born in Gaston County on August 16, 1965 to the late Delmes Eugene Bradshaw and Caroline Sue Crook Bradshaw. She is also preceded in death by her son, Johnny Boyd Robinson, Jr.; grandson, Casey Robinson, Jr.; granddaughter, Angel Robinson; brothers, Greg Bradshaw and Junior Bradshaw; sister, Pamela...
Jennifer Marie Gough, 32, of Charlotte passed away November 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 16, 1990 to Laura Ann Gough Blankenship. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Roger Preston Griggs Sr. and Donna Ann Griggs; paternal grandparents, Burten Blankenship and Alifair Blankenship Kennedy; and grandmother, Thelma Blankenship; and uncle, Roger Preston Griggs,...
On Monday, October 24, 2022, Irene Amy Teemley Nelson, who spent her life as a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 90.Irene was born on August 3, 1932 in Watkins Glen, New York to parents Lewis Richard and Freida (Louise Trump) Teemley. Irene spent her childhood in Watkins Glen with her five siblings, Bruce,...
Tonya Rena Lovell-Tharp, 48, of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away on October 13, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1973 in Mecklenburg County, NC, to the late Susan Ella Loveland and David William Loveland,Sr. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, David William Loveland, Jr. and Michael Loveland, and her sister, Linda Loveland. Tonya touched the lives of...
Sandra Marie Dieckman, 66, of Mt. Holly passed away on October 12, 2022 at Accordius Health in Gastonia. She was born on August 25, 1956 to the late James and Carol Sears VanOpstal. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, James "Jim" Dieckman; her daughter, Heidi Dieckman; her brother, Ray VanOpstal; her sister, Diane Perry;...
James "JT" Inscoe, 85, of Gastonia passed away October 12, 2022 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. He was born on July 8, 1937 in Oxford, NC to the late James Franklin Inscoe and Annie Sue Milton Inscoe. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Albert Inscoe. JT was a devout Christian and faithful member of Dallas...
Joyce Ann Freshour Bryant, Born July 23rd, 1948, was called home October 9th, 2022 to be with the Lord. She was surrounded by family as her battle with cancer came to an end.
Joyce’s greatest loves were her family, Walmart, and Elvis. She was compassionate, loving, and would always lend a helping hand to those around her. Now she will be...
Barbara Ann Lowrey Davis, 80, of Charlotte passed away October 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 22, 1942 to the late Roy and Alma Lowrey. She is also preceded in death by her husband who dearly loved her, Ronald Hoyt Davis; brother, Don; and sisters, Judy and Debbie. Barbara was a devoted Christian, a loving wife,...
Roberta Nicholson Huffstickler, 92, of Bessemer City passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. She was born on July 12, 1930 to the late Sylvester and Sarah Nicholson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Huffstickler; her children, Allen, Gary and Kathy Huffstickler; a grandson, Travis; and seven siblings. Roberta...
Kevin "KB" Ray Blanton, 57, of Mt. Holly passed away on September 30, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born on May 7, 1965 to the late Kenneth and Terry McCoig Blanton. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Shannon Blanton and his grandfather, Alger McCoig. KB attended City Church in Gastonia. He was...
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