All Obituaries

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 founding member of Liberty Baptist Church and has attended since 1977. She worked as a child care provider for the majority of her life. Wanda loved her church family...

Robin Thompson Vause, 54, of Mt. Holly,  went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 19, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Vause was born in Gaston County on March 3, 1965 to her late father Freddie Thompson and mother Barbara Dixon Kinley. Robin was a member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle Church in Dallas, NC where she loved to sing gospel music. Her profession was a nurse with CaroMont Hospitals. She loved writing and had published a book. She also loved gardening and her favorite...

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, NC. He and his wife were members of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Belmont. Pete was a wonderful, kind-hearted man that never met a...

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 and operated Bubba's Pizza, an Italian restaurant. In the late 80's and early 90's he was a candidate for Sheriff of...

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 puzzles, bible studies, and cooking for her family.  She also enjoyed visiting the beach and the mountains.  But most of all, she...

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. She enjoyed the Christmas holidays and liked jewelry. Louise was a very loving mother who always put her family first. She loved and cherished her...

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 beach, photography, and making jewelry. She loved roses and competed in the New York State Fairs rose competitions.She also loved and cherished her...

Vanessa Louise Smart, 55, of Lowell, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Atrium Health, Charlotte. She was born in Gaston County on November 27, 1963, the daughter of the late Herman Daniels and Louise Fletcher Daniels. Vanessa was retired from UPS and enjoyed the beach, especially the Outer Banks. She also enjoyed relaxation and soap operas. Vanessa loved being herself and being independent. She cherished and loved her feline and canine companions, Jynx and Sydney. In addition to her...

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 of over 40 years, Jerry Hensley; and brothers, James Robinson and Gary Robinson. Dorothy loved and cherished her family and...

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, David Fox; sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Sonny Bell; grandchildren, Heather Davis and her children Randon, Cora, and Adaia, Jeremy...