Obituaries

May 28, 2021

Melva Greene Thompson, 85, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Carolina Caring Hospice House. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Honea Path, SC, the daughter of the late Carl and Geraldine Nally Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "TC" Thompson; a son, Curtis Thompson,...

May 15, 2021

Billy Frank Aycock, 89, passed away peacefully at his Charlotte, North Carolina residence after a prolonged illness. He served in the Marines and Navy until 1952 when he began an insurance career until retirement in 2001. He is preceded in death by parents, William and Stella; brothers, Jimmy, Rudolph, Stuart and grandson, Christopher.

He is survived by...

May 13, 2021

Infant Jack Oliver Dillon, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. Jack is survived by his parents, Sean Michael Dillon and Heather Whitney Hale; paternal grandparents, Jack and Diane Dillon; maternal grandmother, Lou Ann Hale; maternal grandfather, Ron Hale; and great grandmothers, Dorothy "Dot" Glaser, and Annmarie Craig.

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May 6, 2021

Vicki Lynn Sexton, 51, of Mt. Holly passed away May 6, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on March 27, 1970 to the late Jerry and Dottie Hively Parsons.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Jackie Parsons and sister, Phyllis Parsons Taylor.  Vicki enjoyed motorcycle riding with her husband and traveling all over...

May 1, 2021

Debra "Debbie" Jane Deal, 66, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on August 11, 1954, the daughter of the late Charles Edgar Pearson and Vera Chapman Pearson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Dwight Pearson, and her canine companion,...

Apr 24, 2021

Kimberly Anne Gardner, 60, of Gastonia went home to be with her Heavenly Father and reunited with her loved ones on April 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on August 3, 1960 to the late Jimmy Elmore and Judy Ann Perkins Rollins.  She is also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Ollie...

Apr 21, 2021

GABRIEL ISSAC PAYNE of Mount Holly, NC, went home to be with Jesus and reunited with his loved ones including his Uncle Chris, on April 21, 2021. He was 17. Gabriel was born on January, 5, 2004, in Lawrence MA, brought home to be raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Gabriel is survived by his Mother, Bernadette Payne, his older sister,...

Apr 20, 2021

Hugh Allen Teague III, also known as "Hughie" or "Hootie",  27, of Burnsville, NC passed away April 20, 2021.  He was born in Spruce Pine, NC on April 24, 1993 to Hugh Allen Teague Jr. and Patricia Humbert Cooper.  He is preceded in death by his paternal Grandfather, Hugh Allen Teague Sr.  He attended Mountain Heritage High School and...

Apr 19, 2021

Peter (Pete) Dominic Ruffalo, Jr., rejoined our Heavenly Father on April 19th, 2021. Born May 4th, 1965 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Peter Dominic Sr. and Ann Marie (Zeno) Ruffalo of Cape Coral, Florida, He is survived by his two sons, Peter Dominic Ruffalo III and Nathan Michael Ruffalo of Portage, Wisconsin. Peter has...

Apr 18, 2021

Joseph Robles, 84 of Gastonia passed away April 18, 2021 at his residence with his faithful dog Snookie on his lap.  He was born on January 1, 1937 to the late Jose Robles Sr. and Rebecca Fierro Robles.  Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran and was very proud to have served his country.  Joseph had 3 children with his...

Apr 17, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Timothy Burris Sr., 86 of Monroe, passed away April 17, 2021 at his residence with his son and daughter in law by his side.  He was born on October 21, 1934 to the late Roy and Jessie Fisher Burris.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Loren Burris and...

Apr 13, 2021

Mildred Rosie Annie Poindexter, 89, of Gastonia passed away April 13, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on October 3, 1931 to the late William and Vegie Messer McAlister.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Edward Poindexter; son, Tommy Peeler; daughter, Francis Cromer; brothers, Grady McAlister, Leroy McAlister, Bufort McAlister, and Archie McAlister; sisters,...

Apr 12, 2021

Mittie Hornsby Correll, 91, of Belmont passed away April 12, 2021 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.  She was born on April 16, 1929 to the late Modock and Zilla Langford Hornsby.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jess C. Correll and her sister, Frances Hinson of Camden, SC.  Mittie was a longtime member...

Apr 3, 2021

Joe Louis Wilson, Sr., 82, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Cleveland County on May 22, 1938, the son of the late J.A.C. Wilson and Elmer Brown Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, June Wilson, and Johnny Wilson....

Mar 27, 2021

Charlotte "Josie" Mitchem Smith, 85, of Mt. Holly passed away March 27, 2021 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.  She was born on November 26, 1935 to the late Ernest and Kathleen Rankin Mitchem.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, William "Boogie" Smith.  Charlotte loved where she lived at Mountain Island Lake and she enjoyed visiting...

Mar 27, 2021

Deborah Jean Campbell, 69, of Monroe passed away on March 27, 2021 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.  She was born on December 11, 1951 to Alice Lee Sellers and the late Bill Griffin.  She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Ronnie Griffin who was killed serving in Vietnam and Gary Campbell, and sister, Teresa Swoop.  She...

Mar 26, 2021

George Robert Belcher "Rob" PawPaw", 58, of Belmont passed away March 26, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 29, 1962 to Joann Trotter and the late George Robert Belcher Sr..  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Belcher.  Rob was a star football player for East Gaston High School.  He loved spending time...

Mar 25, 2021

Christopher James Austin, 54, of Belmont, passed away March 25, 2021 peacefully at his residence.  He was born on April 30, 1966 to the late Gene and Joyce Fowler Austin.  Chris was a 3rd Degree Mason at the West Gate Masonic Lodge #738 A.F & A.M.  He was a gentle giant who loved his family and his friends; enjoyed...

Mar 25, 2021

Robert “Bob” Eugene Thorn, 64, of Stanley, passed away March 25, 2021. Bob was born on March 30, 1956 in Barberton, OH to Barbara West Thorn and to the late Norman Thorn. He was also preceded in death by his grandchildren, William and Charity. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Belmont Ward...

Mar 22, 2021

Arnold Leon Waugh, 68, of Louisville, KY passed away March 22, 2021 at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville.  He was born in Roanoke, Va. on June 26, 1952 to Twila Ann McCormick Patteson and the late Harold Stanley Waugh.  He is also preceded in death by his nephew, Chad Benson.  Arnold was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  He...