Obituaries

Mar 22, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" William Simmons, 81, of Belmont passed away March 22, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  He was born in Mt. Airy on January 30, 1939 to the late Sam and Nannie Collins Simmons.  He is also preceded in death by his foster parents, Author and Pearl Kirkman; son, Phillip Lynn Simmons; grandson, Guy Farmer; and foster...

Mar 18, 2020

Regina Clark Johnson, 64, of Gastonia, passed away on March 18, 2020 at Robin Johnson House. She was born in Gastonia on January 16, 1956, the daughter of the late Gary and Ethel Williams Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, whom she loved dearly, Curtis Robert Johnson; a sister,...

Mar 14, 2020

Charlene Annette Kiser, 61, of York, SC, passed away on March 14, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County on April 24, 1958, the daughter of the late James Clifford Kiser and Glennis Powers Kiser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Ritchie Watson. Charlene loved cats and traveling, especially to the mountains and...

Mar 10, 2020

Mar 10, 2020

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of the most incredible husband, father, granddaddy,  son, brother, uncle and friend, Billy Heath. Words cannot express the feelings to have a large piece of our heart taken so quickly.

To most of you; he was the funniest guy in the room and would bring a...

Mar 9, 2020

Gordon Darel Arnold II, 47, of Mount Holly, passed away on March 9, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, the son of Gordon Darel Arnold I and the late Joann Kiser.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his children, Pressley Morgan Mullins and husband Travis of Cherryville, Dakota Arnold, and Easton Arnold; sister, Michelle Burke; and...

Mar 8, 2020

Austin Hunter Leatherman, 26, of Gastonia passed away on March 8, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on January 14, 1994 to Stacy and Sandra Fraley Leatherman.  He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kirby Fraley; paternal grandfather, Benny Leatherman; and uncle, David Wheeler.  Austin will be well remembered for the love that he truly...

Mar 8, 2020

Barbara Hoyle Cheney, 76, of Gastonia passed away March 8, 2020 at Accordius Health in Gastonia surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 6, 1943 to the late Rev. Sherman and Elizabeth Lingerfelt Branch.  She is also preceded in death by her late husband, Robert "Bobby" Hoyle, and two grandchildren, Ethan Hoyle Wheeler and Sophia Reese Wheeler.  Barbara cherished...

Feb 28, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Hicks, 70, of Bloomingburg, NY passed away on February 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1950 to the late Barbara Dykstra. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Deb. Dot enjoyed doing crafts and knitting, visiting the mountains, and fishing. She loved her family and her grandchildren.

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Feb 25, 2020

Beverly Taylor Barley, 69, of Lincolnton passed away February 25, 2020 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  She was born on February 28, 1950 to the late Mark and Dorothy Sova Taylor.  She is also preceded in death by her brother in law, Cary Barley and her father and mother in law, Irvin and Harriet Barley.  Beverly...

Feb 25, 2020

Blaine Lawing, 84, of Belmont passed away February 25, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on June 23, 1935 to the late John and Frankie Garrett Lawing.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Lawing and sister, Gwen Baucom.  Blaine was a previous Master at the Masonic Lodge in Belmont.  He had an avid love of...

Feb 16, 2020

William Scott Grant, Sr., 58, of Crouse, passed away on February 16, 2020 in Asheville, NC. He was born on April 12, 1961 in Mecklenburg County, the son of Peter and Myrtle Grant. William was a member of Alexander Memorial Baptist Church in Belmont, loved light houses, the mountains, the outer banks, and Civil War history. He also enjoyed farm...

Feb 10, 2020

Kelli Elizabeth Swayngim, 51, of Lowell passed away February 10, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on March 21, 1968 to the late Thomas and Mary Cogdill Swayngim.  She is also preceded in death by a neice, T.J. Eblen and a granddaughter, Kinley Abigail Tribble.  Kelli loved to play video games; especially Candy Crush.  She loved her...

Feb 10, 2020

Martha Ree Smith Brown, of Gastonia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 10, 2020 at the age of 86.  Martha was born on July 28, 1933 to the late Charlie B. and Katherine Edwards Smith.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Walter J. Brown.  Martha...

Feb 5, 2020

Mrs. Patsy Ann Bush, 66, of Belmont, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born in Kings Mountain on April 9, 1953, the daughter of the late Otis Junior Allison and Lola Eurmanie Allison.

Patsy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Glenn E. Bush; children, Teddy Bush, Rocky Bush;...

Feb 4, 2020

James B. Hanson , 86, of Mt. Holly, NC, formerly of Wytheville, VA., passed away Feb. 4, 2020 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

James “Jim” was the only child of the late Mary E (Yanosko) Hanson and James D. Hanson, both of Greensburg PA.  Jim graduated from Greensburg High School, Class of 1951.  He proudly served in the US...

Feb 2, 2020

Jason Russell Hinkley, 47, of Peachland passed away January 23, 2020 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.  He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 5, 1972 to Doreen Hinkley and the late Russell Hinkley.  Jason was an all around great guy that impacted the lives of every person he met.  He will truly be missed by all...

Feb 1, 2020

Theodore Thomas Bobbitt, "Tom", of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away in his home on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at the age of 77. Tom was born in Ohio to parents Theodore Thomas Bobbitt Jr. and Katheryn Gray Crull. He grew up in Bamburg, South Carolina, Graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and lived most of his life in Columbia, SC. Three...

Jan 30, 2020

Hannah Ann Abernathy Pier, 25, of Stanley passed away on January 30, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on August 1, 1994 to Steve and Melissa Mauney Abernathy.  She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ralph and Evelyn Abernathy.  Hannah attended Brown Town Freewill Baptist Church in her early years and later attended Catawba Heights...

Jan 26, 2020

William Wayne Stout, 67, of Gastonia, passed away on January 26, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. He was born on October 15, 1952, in Banner Elk, the son of the late Samuel David Stout and Dorothy Rebecca Gardner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 6 month old son, William David Stout; brothers, Roy Sam...