Obituaries

Sep 16, 2019

John Charles Barkley, 82, of Belmont passed away September 16, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on January 1, 1937 in Mecklenburg County to the late James and Loretta Barkley.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a daughter, Sabrina Barkley Caskey; Grandson, Christopher "Chris" Caskey, Sr.; and brothers, Jim and Bob Barkley. John...

Sep 11, 2019

Donna Louise Whitley, 55, of Mt. Holly passed away September 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on September 4, 1964 to the late Waymond and Edith Hannah.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Barry Lee Whitley and sister, Sherra Gilbert. Donna loved her grandchildren and the beach. She also enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows.

Donna...

Sep 6, 2019

Betty "Tiny" Mayberry Turner, 58, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 7, 1961, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late John Bud Allison and Opal Cole Allison. Betty enjoyed going to the beach and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents,...

Aug 31, 2019

Mary “Evelyn” Sherrill Greene, age 92, of Mt. Holly, formerly of Morehead City, passed away peacefully August 31, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley. Ms. Greene was born in Gaston County on January 24, 1927 to the late Thomas Chester Sherrill and Myrtle Little Sherrill. She was also preceded in death by her husband Hoyle Lee Greene and also...

Aug 20, 2019

Neeka Mozelle (Fisher) Wilson, 88, of Mount Holly, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in Rowan County on January 6, 1931, the daughter of the late Daniel Baron Fisher and Flora Walters Fisher. Neeka worked most of her life as a registered nurse and dearly loved her pet cats and...

Aug 19, 2019

Johnnie Walter Adams, 70, of Charlotte passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  He was born on January 7, 1949 in York, SC to the late James and Gladys Blackwelder Adams.  He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Jeanila Adams Weber; son, James Walter Barnhill; sister, Margaret Locklear; and brother, Mike...

Aug 14, 2019

Robin Settlemyer McGinnis, 59, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 5, 1959, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Russell Eugene Settlemyer and Frankie Lynn Pope Settlemyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon McGinnis; and a sister, Sandra Settlemyer....

Aug 11, 2019

Tony Ray Auten Sr., 77, of Belmont passed away August 11, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Tony was born in Gaston County on March 9, 1942 to the late Clyde and Helen Auten.  He is also preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Ann Belk Auten; daughter, Patricia Ann "Cissy" Polk; brothers, Dickie Auten and Timmy Auten;...

Aug 10, 2019

Luther "Nelson" Thomas, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1951, in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Burgess Nelson Thomas and Bessie Hudson Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Clark Thomas; daughter, Angela Dawn Bolander; and sisiter, Gail Arnold....

Aug 9, 2019

A. Steve Coe II, 60, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1959 in Winston Salem, the son of Betty Roberts Coe and the late Steve Holland Coe I. Steve was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gastonia. He loved recreational girls fast pitch softball and...

Aug 8, 2019

John Bryan Norton, 49, of Gastonia, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Charlotte, NC, the son of Johnny M. Norton and Terry Dettmar. John was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Gastonia, and loved to hike and fish. He was a Boy Scout leader and was the first...

Aug 7, 2019

Jerry DeWayne Bratcher, 59, of Clover, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born on February 18, 1960 in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Jack Bratcher and the late Rena Simmons Bratcher. Jerry was a member of Mount Holly Church of God and loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing his guitar, visiting the mountains, and fishing....

Aug 3, 2019

David Harold Dawson passed away on August 3, 2019 after living a full life spanning 31,362 days full of big grins, firm handshakes, corny jokes and service to others.  David began his life on September 21, 1933 when he was born to his parents Elias Alexander Dawson and Fidelia Ellen Nelson. He was the youngest child with Dale and Audene...

Jul 31, 2019

William "Buddy" Franklin Long, 82, of Gastonia passed away July 31, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.  He was born on October 27, 1936 to the late William and Mable Featherston Long.  Buddy was a long time Painting Contractor.  He had a love for all of Elvis' music but most of all he had a special love...

Jul 28, 2019

Timothy “Tim” Lee Arrendale, 58, of Gastonia passed away July 28, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on January 9, 1961 to the late Homer Arrendale and Shirley Barrett Furr.  He is also preceded in death by brothers, Larry, Malcom, and Jerry Arrendale; and sister, Kathy Arrendale.  Tim was a member at Good News Tabernacle.  He enjoyed...

Jul 24, 2019

Ruth "MawMaw" Annette Giles, 78, of Matthews joined hands with Jesus on July 24, 2019 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.  She was born on November 22, 1940 to the late John “Hubert” and Doris Crenshaw Giles.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, John “Johnny” and Michael Giles and also her cousin and best friend, Jackie Sue...

Jul 19, 2019

James Michael Deal, 72, of Stanley passed away July 19, 2019 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte.  He was born in Rowan County on September 23, 1946 to the late Haskell and Virginia Campbell Deal.  He is also preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Jolene "Jodi" Burgess Deal; brother, Charles Mason Deal; and sister, Mary Margaret Helms. ...

Jul 14, 2019

Scotty Howard Gibson, 60, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at CaroMont Regional in Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County, the son of Charles and Mildred Gibson. Scotty is survived by his wife, Virginia Head Gibson; son and daughter-in-law, Cambron and Amy Gibson of Fallston; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Justin Willis of Cherryville; grandchildren, Logan...

Jul 8, 2019

Annie Sue Rick, 89, of Mount Holly,  passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County, the daughter of the late David L Ewing and Amanda Morris Ewing. Annie enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, fishing, and loved NASCAR. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jun 30, 2019