Obituaries

Jun 14, 2020

Nancy Ann Combest, 83, of Mt. Holly passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on June 5, 1937 to the late William and Marion Feathers Henley.  She is also preceded in death by 7 of her siblings, Jim Henley, Dorothy Henley, Mary Murray, Dub Henley, Ernie Henley, Minnie Cheatham, and Patsy Oliver.  Nancy was...

Jun 4, 2020

Timothy Virlyn Tilson, 60, of Gastonia, passed away on June 4, 2020 at Caromont Regional Healthcare. He was born in Gaston County on February 7, 1960, the son of Shirley Owens Tilson and the late Virlyn Stanley Tilson. Timothy loved his daughter and enjoyed spending as much time with her as he possibly could. He enjoyed flying toy airplanes and...

May 21, 2020

Mary Alice Burrows "Alice", 69, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Peak Resources, Charlotte. She was born in Union County, South Carolina on February 20, 1951, the daughter of the late Paul and Doris Mize Deputy.

Alice is survived by her brother, Larry Dean Deputy; Aunt, Pansy Mize; Nephews, Jeff Deputy and wife Tracy, Tony Deputy,...

May 20, 2020

James "Zeke" Harold Baucom, Jr., 60, of Iron Station, passed away Wednesday May 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Pineville.  He was born on August 29, 1959 to the late James Harold Baucom, Sr. and Sylvia Caston Burris.

Zeke is survived by his step father, Robert Burris Sr.; sister, Debra Baucom; half brother, Robert Burris and wife Amy; niece, Brittney Inniss;...

May 16, 2020

Penny Gail Runyan, 63, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was born in Joliet, Illinois on January 10, 1957, the daughter of the late Garland and Audrey Benckendorf Hedrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Rickey Hedrick, Gary Hedrick, and Fritz Hedrick; and a sister, Susan Harris. Penny loved to...

May 9, 2020

Doris Lee Graham, 90, of Charlotte, entered heaven on May 9, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County on June 14, 1929, the daughter of the late Oscar and Bessie McClellan. Doris was a noble spirit and heaven received the sweetest Mother and Grandmother this past Saturday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel J. Graham, Sr.

Doris...

May 3, 2020

Fernando "Ferny" Sandoval, 21, of Mount Holly, passed away on May 3, 2020. He was born on August 7, 1998 in Reno, Nevada, the son of Manolo and Elba Sandoval. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gastonia. Ferny enjoyed playing basketball and baseball, fishing, golfing, and traveling. He was involved with providing service...

May 2, 2020

Betty Lou Hester, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on May 2, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. She was born in Gaston County on March 27, 1950, the daughter of the late Harvey Hamrick and Maude Mathis Hamrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Roy Dean Hester. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother....

Apr 30, 2020

Cynthia Lynn Carpenter “Cyndi”, 50, of Gastonia, passed away on April 30, 2020 at CaroMont Regional. She was born in Gaston County on June 22, 1969, the daughter of Sybil Ann Sanderson. Cyndi was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Carpenter, and a sister, Sharon Denise Knotts. She was a member of Upper Room Tabernacle in Gastonia. Cyndi had...

Apr 25, 2020

Lisa Anne Miller “Mel”, 55, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her residence. She was born on September 30, 1964 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Peggie Correll. Mel was the most positive person you could ever meet. She was inspiring to everyone she met and always found the best in people. Her smile...

Apr 24, 2020

David Michael Crews "Tootie", 38, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at CaroMont Regional. He was born in Gastonia on November 24, 1981, the son of Keith Mark Crews and Donna Broome Crews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Mary Kate Crews. David was a member of Promised Land Baptist Church and loved...

Apr 22, 2020

Hubert Wesley Hale "Wes", 52, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at CaroMont Regional. He was born in Cartersville, Georgia on September 24, 1967, the son of the late Troy Lewis Hale and Annie Elizabeth Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Marcia Godfrey and Jean Clay, and his...

Apr 20, 2020

James Jimmy Jess Rowland, 30, of Mount Holly,  passed away on April 20, 2020 at Atrium Health, Charlotte. He was born in Gastonia on July 20, 1989, the son of Pauline Bell and the late Danny Rock Rowland. In addition to his Mother, Jess is survived by his daughter, Emmie Lou Rowland; grandmother, Ruby Bell;  brother, Caleb; and numerous aunts,...

Apr 16, 2020

Lonia Rebecca Clark, 76, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born in New Hanover County on September 22, 1943, the daughter of the late Merle Bell Clark and Pearl Edwards Clark. Rebecca was a very devoted Nanny and enjoyed bird watching, especially when the Cardinals were out. She was an avid basketball...

Apr 12, 2020

Tonia Denise Lineberger, 53, of Mount Holly, passed away on April 12, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1966 in Kendallville, Indiana, the daughter of Grover Pearson and Brenda Brewster. She later moved, and grew up in West Virginia before moving to North Carolina. She always looked forward to her yearly trips to Pigeon Forge. Tonia loved her family...

Apr 11, 2020

Pamela "Penny" Ann Weaver, 58, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 11, 2020. She was born in Gaston County on April 3, 1962, the daughter of the late Teddy Delano Weaver, Sr. and Mildred McVickers Weaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tonya Ann Jones. Penny enjoyed the beach, loved her grandchildren,...

Mar 29, 2020

Ronnie James Jonas, 68, of Belmont passed away March 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  He was born on January 21, 1952 to Nellie Fox Jonas and the late Paul Adam Jonas.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Jonas.  Ronnie was very proud to be a Belmont native, he loved serving in his community by cutting...

Mar 29, 2020

Gregory Jon Pilley, 53, of Mount Holly, passed away on March 29, 2020. He was born on June 16, 1966, in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late Floyd Ray Pilley, Sr., and Sue Ross Pilley. Gregory was a very easy going and laid back gentleman who was a friend to everyone he met. He was a member of the...

Mar 27, 2020

Taylor Brown, 29, of Mt. Holly passed away March 27, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on April 19, 1990 to Patricia Brown and the late Timothy Brown.  John was an avid fan of Marvel movies, baseball, and the Carolina Panthers.  He was a dedicated friend to everyone that knew him.  He was a very empathetic and sensitive...

Mar 24, 2020