Obituaries

Billy Joe McKenzie

Billy Joe McKenzie

Mar 9, 2014

Billy Joe McKenzie, 78, of Catawba Heights passed away March 9, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. McKenzie was born January 12, 1936 in Gaston County to the late Barney Ray and Ethel Young McKenzie. He was preceded in death by a brother Homer Ray McKenzie. He was a member of Life of Faith Fellowship Church and...

Robert "Bob" Randolph

Robert "Bob" Randolph

Mar 9, 2014

Robert "Bob" Randolph, 76, of Charlotte, died March 9, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Mr. Randolph was born in Swain County February 2, 1938 to the late Frank and Nannie Thomasson Randolph. He was also preceded by granddaughter Ashley. Survivors include his sons, James Randolph (Judy) and William Randolph and 2 grandchildren, Amber and Robert. Memorial Services to...

Dewey L. Bennett

Dewey L. Bennett

Mar 1, 2014

Dewey L. Bennett, 67, of Dallas, NC died March 1, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Mr. Bennett was born in Washington County, TN on April 7, 1946 to the late L.B. Bennett and Julia Shehan Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a small engine mechanic and enjoyed working on lawn mowers. An avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan and enjoyed...

Michael J. "Mike" Lockridge

Michael J. "Mike" Lockridge

Feb 28, 2014

Michael J. "Mike" Lockridge, 48, of Mt. Holly, died February 28, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Mr. Lockridge was born in Charlotte, NC on March 11, 1965 to the late Billy Joe Lockridge and Barbara Roper Morrow. He enjoyed coaching softball, baseball and soccer for the Mt. Holly Recreation Department and liked to fish and play golf....

William David Lingerfelt, Sr

William David Lingerfelt, Sr

Feb 28, 2014

William David Lingerfelt, Sr., 64, Mt. Holly, died February 28, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Lingerfelt was born November 7, 1949 in Mecklenburg County to the late Carl S. Lingerfelt, Sr and Ruby Willis Lingerfelt and was a US Marine serving during Viet Nam. Inurnment will be private at VA National Cemetery in Salisbury at a later date. Arrangements handled...

Jennifer Gilliland Farmer

Jennifer Gilliland Farmer

Feb 23, 2014

Jennifer Gilliland Farmer, 38, of the Springwood section of Gastonia went to walk with Jesus after a courageous battle with Leukemia February 23, 2014. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She was born in Gaston County February 2, 1976 to her parents Earl and Susie Reese Gilliland. She was preceded in death by her grandparents,...

Robert Frank "Bob" Hillock

Robert Frank "Bob" Hillock

Feb 19, 2014

Robert Frank "Bob" Hillock, 69, of Wingate, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe. Mr. Hillock was born August 30, 1944 in Cheshire County, NH to the late Homer and Zelma Farnam Hillock. He is preceded in death by brothers, Kenny Hillock, Johnny Hillock, David Hillock and Donald Hillock. Survivors include sons, Brian Hillock (Lois),...

William C. Smith

William C. Smith

Feb 18, 2014

William C. Smith, 67, of Mooresville, died Tuesday February 18 in Charlotte, NC of heart failure. Born in Kinston, NC, he was the son of the late William L. and Mertie L. Smith. He was a longtime resident of Mooresville, NC. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division,and was discharged on December 14, 1966....

Ladd Dale Miller

Ladd Dale Miller

Feb 3, 2014

Ladd Dale Miller, 75, of Lincolnton, passed away February 3, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Miller was born in Gaston County on November 23, 1938 to the late Lawrence and Ethel Jackson Miller. He was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Shane Miller and sister, Geraldine "Jerrie" Waters. Mr. Miller was a member of...

Jay William Ruckart

Jay William Ruckart

Feb 1, 2014

Jay William Ruckart, 56, of Gastonia, passed away on February 1, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. Ruckart was born August 7, 1957 in Honolulu, HI. He was preceded in death by a sister, China Gibson. In addition to his parents, Bill & Ethel Ruckart, survivors include his Fiance' Leila Parker and her son Jason Parker and...

Vernie Mae Flowers McSwain

Vernie Mae Flowers McSwain

Jan 23, 2014

Vernie Mae Flowers McSwain, 89, of Gastonia died January 23, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. McSwain was born March 25, 1924 in Gaston County to the late Jessie and Rosa Dellinger Flowers. She is preceded in death by her husband Clyde McSwain. Daughter, Betty Moses. Grandson, Anthony Williams and son-in-laws, Donnie Melton, Billy Harris and Roy...

John William Clubb

John William Clubb

Jan 13, 2014

John William Clubb, Sr., 86, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Born July 31, 1927, a native of Burke County, NC, he was the son of the late Alfred Loranzy and Fannie Ellen Bean Clubb. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He...

Pamala Jane Grijalva

Pamala Jane Grijalva

Jan 8, 2014

Pamala Jane Grijalva, 67, of Belmont passed away January 8, 2014 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. Mrs. Grijalva was born November 24, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Carl and Helen Freshour. She was a member of West Franklin Baptist Church in Gastonia. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Louis Grijalva. Son, Chuck Flowers and...

Norman J. "Norm" Bakker

Norman J. "Norm" Bakker

Jan 4, 2014

Norman J. "Norm" Bakker, 80, of Charlotte, always loved singing his favorite Hymns and was singing Amazing Grace, as he went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4th, 2014 at Mecklenburg Healthcare Center. Mr. Bakker was born September 24th, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Raleigh and Furnia Irwin Bakker. He was also preceded in death...

Dianne M. Hagler

Dianne M. Hagler

Dec 18, 2013

Dianne M. Hagler,69, of Mt. Holly passed away December 18, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Mrs. Hagler was born August 15, 1944 in Lincoln County to the late Morgan Lee McCaslin and Mildred Cash McCaslin. She had previously attended First Freewill Baptist Church of Mt. Holly. Survivors include her loving husband, Jack Hagler. Daughters; Michelle Andrews...

Sherry Evans Robinson

Sherry Evans Robinson

Dec 13, 2013

Sherry Evans Robinson, 58, of Belmont, passed away December 13, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Robinson was born in Mecklenburg County August 22, 1955 to the late Henry Joe Evans and Rachel Harris. Survivors include her loving husband of 28 years, Billy Eugene Robinson. Children; Brandy Ramsey (Scott), Kelly Scott (Robert) AND Billy Alexander. Brothers and sisters; Rhonda Spargo (Lee)...

Andrew J. "Big Ange" Scaduto

Andrew J. "Big Ange" Scaduto

Dec 2, 2013

Andrew J. "Big Ange" Scaduto, 57, of Mt. Holly, died December 2, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Scaduto was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 23, 1956 to the late John and Mae Scaduto. He is also preceded in death by his sister Maria Iorid . He faithfully attended Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont, volunteered in helping at...

Claude "Bud" Burghen

Claude "Bud" Burghen

Nov 19, 2013

Claude "Bud" Burghen of Gastonia went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his two sons on Nov. 19th, 2013 in Gastonia, NC. He was preceded by his son's David and Jonathan. Memorial services to celebrate Mr. Burghen's life will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday Nov. 23 at Crowders Creek Presbyterian ARP Church with Rev. Gary...

Johnny Boyd Robinson

Johnny Boyd Robinson

Nov 19, 2013

Johnny Boyd Robinson, Sr. 58, of Kings Mountain died November 19, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Robinson was born August 16, 1955 in Gaston County to the late Vernon Coy Robinson, Sr and Joan Lawing Robinson. Memorial Services to Celebrate Mr. Robinson's life will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday November 23rd at the Chapel of Benson Funeral Services in...

Mike E. Rick

Mike E. Rick

Nov 17, 2013

Mike E. Rick, 51, of Belmont, passed away peacefully November 17, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. Rick was born April 4, 1962 in Charlotte, NC to Alice Maulhin Rick and the late Larry Rick. Mike loved fishing and was a religious Tar Heel Fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Kalli. Memorial services will...

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