Obituaries

Jan 3, 2021

Carolyn Marie Auten, 66, of Mt. Holly passed away January 3, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on December 7, 1954 to the late Clarence and Sybil Cagle.  She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Auten; and son, Shannon Auten.  Carolyn was a loving and caring wife and mother.

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Jan 3, 2021

Curtis Erwin Thompson, Jr. of Charlotte, NC passed away on January 3, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center after complications from a heart attack one month prior.

Curty was born in Charlotte, NC on March 9, 1962 to Curtis Erwin Thompson, Sr. and Melva Greene Thompson. He is survived by his four children; Taylor Thompson (wife Christi),...

Dec 30, 2020

Lauren Elizabeth Collins, 49, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Carolina's Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born in Wilmington, NC on November 29, 1971, the daughter of the late Lonia Rebecca Clark. Lauren loved the beach and was employed with the city of Charlotte, where she was very dedicated to her job. She fought a...

Dec 30, 2020

Selwyn Elizabeth Ray, beloved infant daughter of Robert "Rob" Ray IV and Virginia "Ginny" Lynn DeBerry, of Belmont, went to be with her Lord on December 30, 2020. Even though her life was only 38 days, she was a true blessing to her parents and family. She was known as their "Angel" here on earth and was truly blessed with her presence. "Angel"...

Dec 26, 2020

Joshua Allen Medford, 32, of Dallas passed away on December 26, 2020 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington, NC.  He was born on September 10, 1988 to Robin Kathleen Medford.  Joshua is preceded in death by his brother, Cody Medford.  He was an avid Tar Heels fan, loved to play video games, and loved college basketball.  Joshua loved his Lord...

Dec 25, 2020

Audrey Anna  Shellman Johnston, born in Cramerton, NC in 1932, died peacefully at home on Christmas morning, 2020.  She attended Cramerton High School and UNCG.  Audrey was an accomplished pianist and a gifted artist in a variety of mediums, including watercolor, oils, and silk painting.  She shared her love of travel with friends and family during her trips throughout...

Dec 23, 2020

Roland Massengill Jr. age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 23, 2020. Roland was born in Munich, Germany on January 27, 1961 to the late Roland and Mary Capps Massengill. He was an employee of Freightliner and was to retire in January after 37 years. Roland loved anything outdoors. Whether it was hunting, fishing, boating, four wheeling or riding...

Dec 22, 2020

Be Still and Know I am God. Psalms 46:10

It is with deepest sorrow we announce Our most beloved Son, Brother, and friend, Zachary "Zach" Michael Miller, age 24, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2020.  He was born on June 5, 1996.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Dec 22, 2020

On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, God accepted Dad's earthly retirement request to retire with full benefits. Benefit package includes lots of family and friend reunions, a pain free body, and being in the presence of God and all of His children that have tried to follow Him the best they could. He was born on June 16, 1930 to the...

Dec 20, 2020

Alicia Michelle Tompkins Rector, 37, of Charlotte passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  She was born in Asheville, NC on April 29, 1983 to Randall Tompkins and Carolyn Mogridge Tompkins.  She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Corwin and Stella Bow Tompkins; maternal grandparents, John Clyde and Frances Louise Whitehead Mogridge; mother...

Dec 17, 2020

Lori Jean Wallen, 52, of Mt. Holly passed away on December 17, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on April 13, 1968 to Wanda Joyner Bragg and the late Jerry Bragg.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Peanut" Wallen.  She was a longtime member at North Main Baptist Church in...

Dec 14, 2020

Verona Lane Price Paulk, 78, of Stanley passed away December 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on November 10, 1942 to the late David and Edna Pierce Price.  She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Myers.  Verona was a member at Love Memorial Baptist Church.  She was retired from AT&T after 30 years of...

Dec 14, 2020

Alan J. Davis, age 91, of Charlotte, passed away on Monday December 14, 2020 at the White Oak Manor Rehab in Weddington, NC. Mr. Davis was born in Charlotte on June 12, 1929 to the late William Cleveland Davis and Flossie Caton Davis He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Patsy C. Davis. Alan was the...

Dec 14, 2020

Carol Ann Ehambe, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 21, 1950, the daughter of the late Carl Henry Johnson and Louise Christine Hardwick. Carol was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gastonia; and the Order of the...

Dec 12, 2020

Debra Marie Auten, 38, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on April 22, 1982, the daughter of James Robert Auten, Sr. and Carolyn Cagle Auten. She was preceded in death by a brother, Shannon Michael Auten. Debra was a member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church. She...

Dec 10, 2020

Deborah Whitesides Llewellyn, 58, of Ranlo, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born in Charlotte, on July 17, 1962, the daughter of the late Pearlean Whitesides. Deborah loved to watch television and listen to music. She was dearly loved and will be missed by her husband.

Deborah is...

Dec 8, 2020

Dewey Edwin Stansell, 86, of Mt. Holly passed away on December 8, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  He was born in Pickens County, SC on June 28, 1934 to the late Lunie and Irene Baxter Stansell.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest Stansell and Jack Stansell and sister, Betty Jo Robinson.  Dewey...

Dec 8, 2020

Theresa Anne Juliano, 57, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Waterbury, CT on October 18, 1963, the daughter of the late Arthur Fredrick Juliano and Shirley Delage Juliano. Theresa loved her grandchildren with all her heart and was a sweet lady with a kind heart. She enjoyed...

Dec 4, 2020

Debra Jo Poston, 58, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. She was born in Greensboro, NC on January 5, 1962, the daughter of the late Joseph Nelson May and Esther McClary May. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Poston. She was a...

Nov 24, 2020

Shelia “Mickey” Gray Monceaux, 70, of Belmont, passed away on November 24, 2020. She was born on October 3, 1950 in Beaumont, Texas, the daughter of the late Johnnie David Gray and Madeline Foster Gray. Mickey loved children, even though she had none of her own, she was known to always be a kid at heart. She enjoyed helping...