Obituaries

Apr 21, 2019

Vicente Roman, 50, of Charlotte passed away suddenly due to Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease on April 21, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Puerto Rico on September 3, 1968 to Vicente and Migdalia Roman.  Vicente was a welder by trade but in his spare time, he enjoyed mechanical and auto repair.  He also loved riding his motorcycle and...

Apr 19, 2019

Dorothy Caldwell Lewis, 90, of Gastonia,  passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born on July 27, 1928 in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Charles and Nora Wilkinson Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray C. Lewis, and her daughter, Sherry Lewis Park. Dorothy was a member of...

Apr 13, 2019

Timothy Floyd Edwards "Tim", 48, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Tim was born on May 20, 1970 in Sanford, Florida, the son of Betty Hardee Edwards and the late Elwin Richardson Edwards, Sr. Tim moved to Charlotte at age 3 and was a graduate of Myers Park High School.

Tim loved baseball and broke a lot...

Apr 1, 2019

Susie Choka, 90, of Charlotte passed away April 1, 2019 at Peak Resources in Charlotte.  She was born in Japan on November 15, 1928 to the late Tomiwaka and Kiyo Koizumi. 

Susie is survived by her son, Gary Choka and granddaughter, Corey Choka along with numerous family members in Tokyo, Japan and Seattle Washington.

All services are private.

In lieu...

Mar 31, 2019

Jonathan Holt Whitlow, 24, of Charlotte, passed away on March 31, 2019. He was born on December 26, 1994 in Mecklenburg County, the son of William Melvin Whitlow and the late Anne Spainhour Miller. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nancy Holt Whitlow, Margaret Spainhour, and Ralph Spainhour.

Jonathan graduated from Myers Park...

Mar 30, 2019

Joseph "Joey" Anthony Norris, 45, of Charlotte passed away March 30, 2019 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.  Joey was born in Augusta, Ga on September 17, 1973 to John and Mary Kushinsky Norris.  Joey was a mechanic and loved "tinkering" on cars and trucks.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR.  But if you knew Joey, then...

Mar 30, 2019

Miriam Lugo Vazquez, 65, of Mt. Holly passed away March 30, 2019 at Complete Care Myers Park in Charlotte.  She was born in Puerto Rico on May 16, 1953 to the late Mariano Lugo and Teresa Vazquez.  She is also preceded in death by her son, Heriberto "Eddie" Feliciano; brother, Miguel A. Lugo; and sister, Magaly Lugo.  Miriam enjoyed life...

Mar 22, 2019

Harold Bobby Burleson, 82, of Lowell passed away March 22, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on September 18, 1936 to the late Ira and Grace Hise Burleson.  Harold was one of 13 children and is also preceded in death by sisters, Joyce Louise Burleson, Faye Ledford, Anna Crews, Emma Gibbs, Nina Buchanan, and Martha Burleson; brothers, Tommy Burleson,...

Mar 22, 2019

Warren "Jeff" Jeffrey Johnston, 64, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born on June 28, 1954 in Charlotte, NC, the son of the late Donald Edward Johnston and Colleen Beattie Johnston. Jeff attended Harding High School in Charlotte and owned and managed his own exterminating service for many years. Jeff had a deep love for...

Mar 21, 2019

J.E. “Jake” Self Jr., 71, of Gastonia passed away March 21, 2019.  Jewel Edward, also known as “Jake” was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Jewel Edward Self Sr. and Eleene McNabb Self. Jake was also preceded in death by daughters, Rebecca Spears and Rhonda Self, wife Angela Self, and step-son Richard Dula and a grandchild Ashley Owen's. Jake...

Mar 18, 2019

Raymond Lacy Martin, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on August 6, 1927 in Crystal Hill, VA, the son of the late Harvey and Anna Mae Powell Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Elmer, F.H., Wesley, Peggy, Ethel,...

Mar 15, 2019

Marc Raymond Loyear, 60, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on May 29, 1958, the son of Rodney L. Loyear and Rachel Loyear. Marc served in the United States Navy for nine years and enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing. In addition to his parents,he is survived by his son and...

Mar 3, 2019

Feb 25, 2019

Donald "Don" Moffitt Kirby, 63, of Gastonia passed away February 25, 2019 at his residence.  Don was born on December 23, 1955 to the late Moffitt and Alice Faircloth Kirby.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Vallerie Kirby Pendred.  In his spare time, Don enjoyed being outdoors whether it be yardwork or camping in the mountains, hiking,...

Feb 20, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Digh, 60, of Stanley passed away February 20, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on August 19, 1958 to the late Charles and Wilma Roberts Digh.  Chuck was a handyman that loved his pet dogs, Sandy and Mack.  He enjoyed the mountains and traveling and loved racing.

Survivors include his sister, LaNita Digh McGinnis; nieces,...

Feb 15, 2019

Rock “Rocky P” Perdue passed away the evening of Friday, February 15, 2019, at the age of 42. He was born August 5, 1976, to Ruth Ann (Milam) Gabauer, and grew up alongside his sister and brothers, Lisa (Perdue) Willett and husband Dale, Steve Perdue and his family Brannon Penrod and Kylee Perdue, Timmy Gabauer and wife Melissa, and Shawn...

Feb 14, 2019

Danny Ray Vanover, 62, of Stanley passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 16, 1956 in Sullivan County, TN, the son of the late Walter Henley Vanover and Sarah Lillian Vanover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Terry Lynn Vanover, and a brother, Louis Vanover....

Feb 8, 2019

Manuel Marcos Cantu “Marcos”, 28, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center - Main, Charlotte. He was born on January 23, 1991 in Adrian, Michigan, the son of Ray Cantu and Adrienne P’simer. Marcos embraced life and was a loving father and son. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather,...

Feb 7, 2019

Lynn Tarpley Holcomb, 76, of Gastonia passed away on February 7, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on March 19, 1942 to the late Ralph and Edith Head Holcomb.  He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Holcomb.  Lynn pastored at various churches in the area including Northside Baptist Church in Gastonia, Harmony Baptist...

Feb 4, 2019

Linda Lee Taylor, 73, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Novant Healthcare in Charlotte. She was born on April 2, 1945 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of the late Leonard Whyment and Velda Pike Whyment. She was a lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Charlotte and a current member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church...