All Obituaries

Reiner L. C. Van Rossum passed away on March 3, 2019, peacefully at home after a long battle with Parkinson's...

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 daughter-in-law, Jason and Alyssa Kline; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Thomas Rotella, Stephanie and Erik Anderson; sisters and brothers-in-law,...

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, Valerie and Summer; and many cousins and friends. A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 26, 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, or flying remote control airplanes. Survivors include his son, Kevin Kirby; sisters, Wanda Paige and husband Steve and...

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 Gabauer and wife Dawn.  Besides his mother, Ruth Ann, he was raised with great pride by a man he called his father, Tom Gabauer.  He...

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. He was a member of Redeemed Freewill Baptist Church of Mount Holly. Danny loved Mopars and loved riding his Harley Davidson. He was an all-around American man who...

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 of Lincolnton. Linda graduated from Plainwell High School, Michigan, in 1963 and was a retired teacher’s assistant for the...

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, Tony P’Simer; son, Roman Raphael Cantu; sisters, Nancy Bringman, and Jasmine P’Simer; brother, Benjamin P’Simer;...

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 Church in Bessemer City, Riverside Baptist Church in Cramerton, and Glenola Baptist Church in High Point and he was a member...

Richard "Rick" Herring, Jr., 53, of Kings Mountain passed away February 3, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on January 23, 1966 to Martha Trull Herring and the late Richard G. Herring, Sr.  He is also preceded in death by brothers, James "Jimmy" Herring, (infants) Nicky and Dickie Herring.  Rick loved to travel and vacation both the beach and mountains, enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles, eagles and drawing crosses. In addition to his mother, Martha...