Obituaries

Jan 23, 2020

Gloria Ann Sims, 83, of Mount Holly, passed away on January 23, 2020. She was born in Rock Hill, SC on December 26, 1936, the daughter of the late Raymond Butler Turney and Clinnie McGee Turney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Marion K. Sims; son, Charles (Eddie) E. Moss,...

Jan 22, 2020

Ronald "Ron" Leon Waddle, 73, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Indiana on October 7, 1946, the son of the late William Marvin Waddle and Lucille Hatton Waddle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Gerry Waddle and Teresa Crosby. Ron served...

Jan 19, 2020

Jan 18, 2020

Wanda Kay Plyler, 64, of Mooresville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Cabarrus County on May 3, 1955, the daughter of the late William Luther Byrd, Sr. and Gladys Mann Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Byrd and Mike Byrd. Wanda was a...

Jan 4, 2020

Howard “Pete” Sylvanus Sellers, born on January 8, 1925 to Dora Ellen Neil Sellers and Jerome Jackson Sellers passed away at home on January 4, 2020, a few days shy of his 95th birthday. Raised in Cherryville, NC, Pete is best known for his service station, Sellers Texaco Service, and car lots, Sellers Used Cars, both of Belmont and McAdenville,...

Jan 4, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Morgan Brooks, 77, of Mt. Holly passed away January 4, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on March 31, 1942 to the late David and Margaret Costner Morgan.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of 13 years, Jimmy R. Brooks and her brother, Dennis L. Morgan.  Pat enjoyed spending her spare time solving word...

Dec 30, 2019

Louise Marie Hunt, 67, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was born in Gastonia on June 24, 1952, the daughter of the late Ruben and Marjorie Jenkins Rhyne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Vernon. Louise was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church, McAdenville, and loved her grandchildren....

Dec 30, 2019

William Lawrence Kennedy, 83, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Miami, Florida on March 20, 1936, the son of the late Lawrence Dunne Kennedy and Deborah Reese Kennedy. William retired from the Metro Dade Sheriffs Office "Miami Vice" squad in 1980 and moved to Hendersonville, NC where he opened...

Dec 25, 2019

Melissa Lynn Willard, 61, of Maiden, passed away on December 25, 2019 at the Brian Center, Gastonia. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 8, 1958, the daughter of the late John Willard and Neva Thomas Herms. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dickie Scott. Melissa enjoyed reading, cross stitch, visiting the...

Dec 24, 2019

Dorothy Lee (Robinson) Hensley “Granny Dot”, 66, of Gastonia, was reunited with her late husband, Jerry, on December 24, 2019 after an unexpected and brief illness. She was born in Gastonia on January 16, 1953, the daughter of the late John Talmadge Robinson and Artie Lee Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 22, 2019

Luther Fox, 76, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. He was born on February 11, 1943 in Yancey County, the son of the late Buck Eli and Cora Briggs Fox. Luther enjoyed playing golf and poker.

Luther is survived by his daughter, Cynthia R. Fox; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Charlotte Fox; brother,...

Dec 15, 2019

Norma Gillming, born to a humble life on a farm in rural Nebraska but with the touch of God, became a person of renown. In days 417-4967581 when very few women went to college, Norma graduated from Kearney State with an undergraduate degree and then with two Master's degrees from Missouri State University. She taught for over 25 years at...

Dec 13, 2019

Joyce Hester Winkler 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 13, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Born November 3, 1929 in Gaston County to the late Samuel Jeffrey Hester and Zola Romines Hester, she was retired from the Caldwell Co. School System as a custodian at Gamewell Elementary School. A member...

Dec 10, 2019

James "Darrell" Green, 65, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at CaroMont Regional. He was born in Gaston County on February 10, 1954, the son of the late Thomas Roscoe Green, Sr. and Inez Jones Green. In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Roscoe Green, Jr., and Douglas Green. Darrell...

Dec 7, 2019

Johnny Ross Pritchard, 65, of Belmont passed away December 7, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Johnny was born on June 11, 1954 to the late Raymond and Betty Ross Pritchard.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Andy Pritchard, Luther "Mickey" Pritchard, and Tommy Pritchard.  Johnny had an avid love of fishing and enjoyed collecting coins.  He...

Dec 6, 2019

Marvin "Wayne" Jenkins, 60, of Belmont passed away December 6, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on March 23, 1959 to the late Roy and Sarah Jenkins.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Bo Jenkins and Tony "Fat Cat" Caskey.  Wayne was a member of Holiness Church in Belmont.  He loved his church and...

Dec 3, 2019

Effie Lee Miller, 80, of Mt. Holly passed away December 3, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on April 27, 1939 to the late Willie and Sarah Mudd.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph Thomas Miller, Sr. who recently also passed away in October 2019; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.  Effie worked...

Dec 2, 2019

Shirley Irene Turner, 82, of Mt. Holly passed away December 2, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC.  She was born on January 6, 1937 to the late Woodrow and Edna Dameron.  She is also preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Junior P. Turner; her brother, Bill; and sister, Betty.  After 30 years of service,...

Nov 30, 2019

Larry Wayne Brown, 53, of Gastonia passed away November 30, 2019.  He was born on May 28, 1966 to Larry Thomas Brown and the late Francis Bell Mayhue.  Larry was a past attendee of Liberty Baptist Church.  He loved music, playing his guitar, and writing songs.  He also enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include sons, Christopher "Chris" Wayne Brown and Austin Eden...

Nov 27, 2019