Obituaries

Sep 20, 2021

Richard Clarence O'Shields, 80, of Dallas passed away on Monday, September, 20, 2021, very peacefully and surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Brenda Joyce King O'Shields.  They were blessed to share 61 years of marriage together.  Born on October 24, 1940, in Gastonia, North Carolina, he was the son of Clarence W. O'Shields and Eula Cabe...

Sep 19, 2021

Rickie Dean Lowe, 69, of Mt. Holly passed away September 19, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on March 2, 1952 to the late Bobby William Lowe and Bobbie Joyce Hunter Lowe.  He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Elizabeth Lowe and brothers, Gary Gene Lowe and Michael William Lowe.  Rickie was a U.S. Army...

Sep 15, 2021

Lorena "Fay" Pentecost, 82, of Lincolnton passed away on September 15, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on July 6, 1939 to the late Carl and Jessi Bradley Pullman.  She is also preceded in death in 2016 by her husband, Thomas L. "Tom" Pentecost; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters.  Fay was a member of West Meck Baptist Church. ...

Sep 15, 2021

Jerry Shelton Jr., 50, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on September 15, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Monroe, NC on August 26, 1971 to Jerry Shelton Sr. and Janet Helms Shelton.  Jerry was a U.S. Army Veteran, a former police officer with the Mint Hill Police Department, and was employed at Sea Fox Boat Company,...

Sep 10, 2021

Jill Grigg Hargett, 59, of Belmont, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. She was born in Charlotte on November 17, 1961, the daughter of Loretta Mincey Grigg and the late Bobby Carroll Grigg, Sr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Grigg, Jr. Jill enjoyed playing bingo, drawing, and horseback riding....

Sep 9, 2021

David Roy Shields I, 56, of Stanley passed away September 9, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in England on January 25, 1965 to the late Delmas "Henry" Shields and Joan Clinton Shields.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Mark Shields.  When he was younger, David enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his...

Sep 6, 2021

Donald Eugene Jones, 70, of Charlotte passed away on September 6, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on May 2, 1951 to the late Claude and Mable Jean Jones.  Donald was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved being a grandfather and served his title from daylight to dark.  Donald was...

Sep 5, 2021

Franklin "Frankie" Eugene Blanton, 50, of Gastonia, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born in Shelby on May 24, 1971, the son of the late Donald Eugene Blanton and Minnie Lee Foster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joey Capps. Frankie loved watching NASCAR, especially his favorite driver, Kyle...

Sep 5, 2021

Norman "Brian" Cash, 49, of Cramerton, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born in Charlotte on May 6, 1972, the son of Norman J. Cash and Gayle Simmons McDaniel. Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Myrtle and Ralph Simmons, and Ethel and Lloyd Cash. He loved listening to music, watching the race, and visiting...

Aug 30, 2021

Mary Ann Safrit, 84, of Charlotte passed away on August 30, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1937 in Miami, OK. She is preceded in passing by her mother, Tula Vandagriff; legal guardians, Harold and Eula Coble; brother, Benny Vandagriff; and son, Todd Harold. She was a proud volunteer with Samaritan's Purse. Mary loved scrap booking. She also loved dancing, specifically line...

Aug 29, 2021

Phillip Eisenman went to his heavenly home Sunday morning, August 29, 2021. His unforeseen pain, and suffering the last few months were thankfully short lived.  Led by Pastor Charlie Martin of Cornerstone Baptist Church, he received Christ as his savior many years ago.  Phillip was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina.  He grew up in New Melford, Connecticut for 15...

Aug 29, 2021

Betty Jean Watts “Jean”, 81, of Mt. Holly passed away on August 29, 2021. She was born on Sept. 8, 1939, the daughter of the late James Thomas Howard Sr. and Leona Helms Howard. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Daniel Watts, Sr. and a brother, James T. Howard, Jr. ...

Aug 25, 2021

Catherine (Cathy) Jewell McLamb Clark age 74 passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents John and Sarah McLamb and also three sisters.  Cathy was a devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandma. She is and always has been special in a magnitude of ways. Her greatest joys were her children and grandchildren....

Aug 23, 2021

Vivian B. Wertz, 93, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2021 in Asheville, North Carolina. Vivian was born on August 9, 1928 in Roanoke, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Lester A. Bare and Grace D. Bare and also preceded in death by brothers Fred and Boyd Bare. Vivian graduated from Troutville High School and then Jefferson School of Nursing...

Aug 20, 2021

Brooklyn "Brook" Michelle Foster, 24, of Belmont passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2021.  She was born on May 13, 1997 to Charlie Foster and Donna Lutz.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Roger and Kathy Foster and grandfather, Burris Lutz.  Brook loved the outdoors, fishing, and deer hunting. She also enjoyed drawing and coloring. She never...

Aug 20, 2021

Misael Alberto Hernandez, 35, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. He was born in El Salvador on June 22, 1986, the son of Misael Aguirre and Paola DeJesus Hernandez Aparicio. Misael was a member of Iglesia Pentecostal El Tabernaculo De Poder, Charlotte. He loved going to Church, visiting the lake, and having cookouts. Misael was a...

Aug 18, 2021

Anna Grayson Sanders, 21, of Belmont passed away on August 18, 2021.  She was born on October 14, 1999 to Richard Wayne Sanders and Cynthia Lynn Good Norris.  She is preceded in death by her step father, Jeffrey Norris; grandparents, Bobby and Juanita Sanders; and grandfather, Thomas "Tom" Good.  Anna attended South Point High School.  She was employed by Glenway Premium...

Aug 14, 2021

Nancy Pritchard Moore, 76, of Mt. Holly passed away August 14, 2021 at Stanley Total Living Living Center.  She was born on July 27, 1945 to the late Raymond and Betty Ross Pritchard.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Tony M. Moore and brothers, Johnny, Tommy, Mickey, and Andy Pritchard.  Nancy...

Aug 13, 2021

Marlin Edward Davis, 69, of Gastonia passed away August 13, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was one of 13 children born on February 16, 1952 to the late Laymon and Justine Davis.  He is also preceded in death by his very special friend, Richard Shuler.  Marlin loved race cars and older collection cars.  He was a very...

Aug 10, 2021

Theresa "T.C." Lanier, 54 of Gastonia passed away August 10, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 30, 1967 to the late Jesse Lanier Sr. and Linda Martin Lanier.  T.C. was a hard worker who loved her family and her grandchildren. She was employed by Dollar General as an Assistant Manager.  In her spare time,...