Obituaries

Sep 29, 2018

Wilson Allen Hannibal, Jr., age 62, of Gastonia passed away September 29, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on December 5, 1955 in New York to the late Wilson Hannibal, Sr. and Levada Edwards Hoke.  Wilson was an active member of Bethlehem Church.  He was a race car driver for the Classic Gear Jammers and was also...

Sep 26, 2018

Sep 26, 2018

Brandon Robert McGee, 33, of Belmont, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born in Cabarrus County, the son of Robert "Bob" McGee and Mother, Janet Klavinger McGee. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dawn. He attended Bethlehem Church in Gastonia and loved golf, coaching his daughter’s soccer team, camping, the Carolina Panthers and was...

Sep 20, 2018

Randall "Jay" Jefferson Erwin, 40, of Springwood, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Caromont Health, Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County on October 13, 1977, the son of Judy Parker Erwin Hughes and the late Randy Lloyd Erwin. He was also preceded in death by his Stepfather, Dennis Guinn Hughes.

In addition to his Mother, Jay is...

Sep 12, 2018

Infant Zaia Marie Griffith, passed away on September 12, 2018 at Novant Health Medical Center, Huntersville. She was the daughter of Jennifer Marie Bundtzen and Timothy Desmond Griffith of Denver, NC.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, at Benson Funeral & Cremation Services.

Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 1462...

Sep 11, 2018

Sep 1, 2018

Darrell Gates Rucker, 74, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on September 1, 2018.

Darrell is survived by his wife Janice, of 38 years, daughter Miranda (Cody) Havens, sisters, Wanda Rucker and Marie (Doug) Huddleston, granddaughter, Isabella Havens, and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. Darrell was...

Aug 25, 2018

James Allen Bailey, 50, of Denver, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. He was born on April 27, 1968 in Welch, West Virginia and is survived by his Mother and Father, Larry Allen Bailey and Phyllis May Brown Bailey. He enjoyed fishing, college football, the mountains, and loved golf. He...

Aug 13, 2018

Emma Kathleen Hodge, 87, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018. She was born in Commerce, Georgia, the daughter of the late James Levi and Bessie Benton Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hamer Hodge and brother, Corbin Allen. Emma is survived by her daughters, Joy Hackney and husband Bobby of Gastonia, NC, Stephanie...

Aug 7, 2018

Carol Drake Brafford, 80, of Mt. Holly passed away August 7, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on March 13, 1938 to the late James and Lula Adams Miller.  Carol was the widow of George Bradford and was also preceded in death by her former husband and father of her children, Donald Drake; sisters, Nellie...

Aug 5, 2018

Deborah Bostic Kivett, 66, of Mt. Holly passed away August 5, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on September 19, 1951 to the late Omar and Thelma Norris Bostic.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Bostic and brother, Mark Bostic. Deborah enjoyed playing card games especially the online game of "Mahjong."  She considered her family...

Aug 5, 2018

Gerald Matthew “Matt” Flowers, 38, of Mt. Holly passed away August 5, 2018 at his residence.  Matt was born on October 15, 1979 in Gaston County to Gerald Thomas Flowers and Elizabeth Deree Bumgardner.  He is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, George and Clara Flowers and maternal grandparents, Elex and Faye Bumgardner.  Matt was a 1997 graduate of East...

Aug 4, 2018

Diane Lalli Kraft, 63, of Charlotte passed away August 4, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on July 25, 1955 in Buffalo, NY to the late Louis and Gloria Anne Schmidt Lalli.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Matthew Kraft and daughter, Audrey Kraft Murphy. 

Diane is survived by her son, Thomas Michael Kraft and...

Aug 1, 2018

William “Bill” Galloway, Sr., age 76, passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at the Brian Center Nursing in Gastonia. Mr. Galloway was born in Rosman, NC on June 21, 1942 to the late Vess Galloway and Margaret Aiken Galloway. He is also preceded in death by siblings, Mildred Morgan, Shirley Masters, Virginia Pennington, Susie Pressley, and Randolph Galloway.  Bill...

Jul 25, 2018

Martin “Blake” Kaufman, 37, of Belmont passed away July 25, 2018.  Blake was born on December 7, 1980 to William and Beth Amy Bellar Kaufman.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Martin and Rose Kaufman and maternal grandmother, Lila Bellar.  Blake was a car mechanic and also worked in plumbing and electrical.  In his spare time, he...

Jul 21, 2018

Jul 19, 2018

Douglas "Doug" M. Crews, 64, of Mt. Holly passed away July 19, 2018 at his residence.  Doug was born on August 25, 1953 in Gaston County to the late Elmer and Mary Kate Hance Crews.  He is also preceded in death by his two infant brothers.  In his younger years, Doug attended Cramerton Freewill Baptist Church and later at Sunset...

Jul 17, 2018

Dicie A. Hyman, 89, of Mt. Holly passed away July 17, 2018 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on March 30, 1929 in Union County to the late Rev. John and Katie VanDyke.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Wallace Hyman; daughter, Barbara Ann Hyman; and step mother, Ada Mae VanDyke.  She was a member...

Jun 26, 2018

Ronald Dean Self, 65, of Belmont passed away June 26, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on August 3, 1952 in Mecklenburg County to Shirley Small Cowan and the late Bobby Eugene Self.  He is also preceded in death by his stepfather, Bruce Cowan. 

Ronald served his community and his country receiving many awards, recognition's, and achievements.  He was...

Jun 20, 2018

Christopher "Chris" Lee Childers, 65, of Rock Hill passed away June 20, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on June 9, 1953 in Charleston, SC to Janet Ramsey Childers and the late Dewey Christopher Childers.  In his spare time, Chris enjoyed golfing and cooking.  He had a love of all sports; especially the SC Gamecocks.  He also enjoyed spending...