Obituaries

Aug 8, 2021

Kirsti A. Smith was called into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and entered Heaven on Sunday August 8, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born in Virrat, Finland on November 23, 1943, to Elmer and Ellie Asunmaa. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her eldest brother, Aatos Asunmaa of...

Aug 4, 2021

Dilon Scott Erlandson, 26, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville. He was born in Ventura, CA on January 21, 1995, the son of Gregory Scott Erlandson and Denette Metz Erlandson. In addition to his parents, Dilon is survived by his brothers, Trever Erlandson and Jake Erlandson; his grandmother, Shirley...

Aug 3, 2021

Mary Nell Ouzts Hayes, 97, passed away on August 3, 2021 at Woodlawn Haven Nursing Home in Mt. Holly. She was born in Lavonia, GA on February 22, 1924 to the late James and Mattie “MawMaw” Ouzts. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Guy Malcolm Hayes; brothers, Charles Ouzts, Clyde Ouzts, Clarence Ouzts, Robert Ouzts, William...

Aug 2, 2021

Kent Anthony Lanier, 39, of Charlotte passed away on August 2, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on August 13, 1981 to the late Kenneth and Sheila Lanier.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his uncle, Leeboo Melton and grandmother, Mildred Sue Hall.  Kent loved driving and listening to rap...

Aug 1, 2021

Mary Susanna Norris, age 74, passed away Sunday August 1, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Norris was born in Marianna, Pa. on July 17, 1947 to the late Adolph and Verna Kushinsky. Mary was preceded in death by her husband John Norris, son Joseph "Joe" Norris and also 4 brothers and a sister. She was 1 of 9 children....

Jul 30, 2021

Kenneth Ray Sisk, 65, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Gaston County, on September 17, 1955, the son of the late Robert and Lena Stuart Sisk. Kenneth loved hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons. In his youth, he enjoyed competing in dirt track racing...

Jul 28, 2021

William “Bill” H. Brady, 79, of Mt. Holly passed away on July 28, 2021 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC.  Bill was born on December 21, 1941 to the late Clarence and Blanche Curriden Brady and was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Cooper Brady.  Bill attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church.  He was a 32nd Degree...

Jul 26, 2021

Grover "Pete" Allen Pearson Jr., 54, of Jonesville, SC passed away on July 26, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on June 19, 1967 to Grover Allen Pearson Sr. and Brenda Brewster.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Tonia Lineberger.  Pete loved to play his guitar and listen to loud music as well as horseback...

Jul 23, 2021

Heidi Camille Dieckman, 39, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at CaroMont Regional. She was born on July 27, 1981, in Rutherfordton, the daughter of Sandra Vanopstal Dieckman, and the late James Norbert Dieckman. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Aaliyah Pope, and cousin, Julia Hagan.

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Jul 13, 2021

Christina Annette Holt (November 8th, 1971 - July 13th, 2021), daughter of Madam Johnsie Rebecca Brevard and the late Raymond Lee Brown, was born in Brooklyn, New York. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. She adopted her passion to sing from her mother, as she taught her the art of music. She traveled with...

Jul 4, 2021

Jerry Wayne Brigman, 80, of Rockingham, North Carolina went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Jerry was born on July 11, 1940 in Rockingham, North Carolina to the late Frank and Pearl (Stein) Brigman.

Jerry graduated from Rohanen High School in 1959.  He retired from Sandhurst/Sara Lee Hosiery after more than...

Jul 1, 2021

For my beloved wife, companion, and best friend for life,

Linda Sandra Mint

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Linda Sandra Mint, of Mt Holly, North Carolina, on July 1, 2021, at the age of 72.

Linda was born Nov.15,...

Jun 17, 2021

Jeffrey Lynn Miller, 66, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Bryan, Ohio on August 22, 1954, the son of Yovonnah Lanius Miller and the late Orville Raymond Miller. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Miller. Jeffrey enjoyed life and loved...

Jun 10, 2021

Paul "Gabagaman" Kermode, 70, of Mt. Holly passed away on June 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Newark, NJ on December 18, 1950 to the late Frederick and Murel Ehmann Kermode.  Paul was a retired U.S. Army Veteran serving in Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) operator.  He loved...

Jun 8, 2021

Victoria Ellen Bonner finished her race in this life and entered into heaven on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was 76 years old and had been faithfully living for Jesus Christ for decades.

She is survived by her husband and soul mate of 30 years, Tom Bonner. Victoria and Tom had lived in Michigan, in Wilmington, NC,...

Jun 5, 2021

Lourdes Sarao, 65, of Gastonia, returned to our Heavenly Father on June 5, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 12, 1956 in Mexico to the late Jose Perez and Sofia Hernandez.  She is also preceded in death by three brothers. Lourdes was a member of Gardner Park Spanish Branch of The Church of Jesus...

Jun 2, 2021

Carolyn Jean Lewis, 78, of Gastonia passed away June 2, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born on April 30, 1943 to the late Albert and Esther Holt Allen.  She is also preceded in death by her son, Tony Lewis; daughters, Debbie Hansard, Rhonda Lewis, and Michelle Leatherman; and brothers and sisters, Doyle, William, Janette,...

Jun 1, 2021

Jameson Marshall Dockery, 3 month old infant son of Jeri Leigh Dockery, passed away on June 1, 2021 at Levine Children's Hospital.  He was born on February 3, 2021. In addition to his mother, Jameson is survived by his sister, Jayda Dockery; grandparents, Dennis "Red" Dockery and Rhonda Leonard; great grandparents, Bill and Mary Leonard and Shirley Dockery; aunts,...

Jun 1, 2021

Janet deCamp Miller Breese, 76, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2021. She was born in Erie, PA on May 4, 1945, the daughter of the late Gerard W. Miller and Mary deCamp Brackett Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother Veronica Merritt Miller, husband Edward William...

Jun 1, 2021

Jeffrey Wayne Hudspeth, 61 of Gastonia passed away on June 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on September 8, 1959.  Jeffrey was a small engine repair mechanic.  He enjoyed and loved his moped.  He also loved being outdoors and camping.  Jeffrey was a fanatic about cleaning his home.  The first thing he did each day was clean!...