All Obituaries

Victoria Jane Cabe, 55, of Dallas passed away May 17, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  Victoria was born on September 5, 1962 in Waynesville, NC to the late Jerry and Shirley Skates Smith.  She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Cunningham, Jerry Smith Jr., and Gary Cunningham.  Victoria loved to visit the mountains and enjoyed camping.  She loved the beautiful splendor of flowers and she adored cats.  She will be greatly...

Joe Albert Buck, 75, of Mt. Holly passed away May 8, 2018 at Hunter Woods Rehab in Charlotte.  Joe was born in New Bern on February 15, 1943 to the late Jesse and Febra Wallace Buck.  He is survived by sons, Joseph Boynton (Arlene) and Mark Boynton; and brother, Woodrow Buck. A family gathering and service will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Benson Funeral & Cremation Services, Mt. Holly.  

Rebecca Mae Mabe, 89, of Dallas passed away May 15, 2018 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born on March 30, 1929 in Madison, NC to the late Frank and Leone McGee Collins.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Cundief Mabe. Survivors include her children, Raymond "Buster" Mabe, Linda Johnson, John Mabe and wife Glinda, Timothy Mabe and wife Crystal, Lauren Mabe, Kimberly Ashley and husband Robert, and Joseph Mabe; 19...

Kelly Zane Morton, 58, of Charlotte passed away May 13, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Kelly was born in Lancaster, S.C. on October 6, 1959 to the late Paul and Jewell Knight Morton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Paul Morton, Jr.  Kelly attended Bethlehem Church.  He was an avid golfer, loved fishing and also enjoyed playing pool.  He especially loved his family, his children and all of his many friends. Kelly is survived by his...

Amy Hawkins Jones, age 51, of Gastonia, passed away May 2, 2018, surrounded by her family secure in the promise of an eternal life through Jesus Christ.  She was a faithful woman of God who loved reading her Bible and spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed taking trips to the mountains, crafting, and thrifting.  She was an avid fan of the I Love Lucy and the Andy Griffith show.  She had a caring heart, always strived to make people feel loved and was always...

Ronnie Eugene Sherrin, Sr., 56, of Blacksburg, S.C. passed away April 27, 2018 at Brian Center in Gastonia.  Ronnie was born on January 16, 1962 in Mecklenburg County to the late J.B. and Peggy Horne Sherrin.  He was the owner of Ronnie Sherrin Painting.  He had a passion for dirt track racing sponsoring a race car.  He also loved his 2 Siberian Huskies, Jasmin and Demon and his Chihuahua, Cocoa. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Gail Sherrin; sons, Ronnie...

Shannon Smith Beatty, 43, of Lincolnton passed away April 21, 2018 at CMC Lincoln.  She was born in Mecklenburg County on June 1, 1974 to Tony and Gail Hardee Smith.  She is preceded in death by her Paternal Grandfather, Raymond E. Smith and Maternal Grandparents, John F. Hardee and Ailene Hardee.  Shannon loved going to the beach.  She also enjoyed fishing and loved her dogs.  She enjoyed working with the Children's Ministry at her church, Denver United...

Let us join together to celebrate the life of Denise Davidson Wilson.  She was born on November 15, 1950 to Elwyn and Dora Lee Davidson, and entered the room of peace and light prepared for her on April 18, 2018.   Denise was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and most of all… a mother to her greatest treasure, her daughter Elizabeth Wilson Meadows, husband Chuck, and grandson Harrison.  She was a spirited, opinionated, and talented individual whom has...

Virginia "Sue" Rolland, 60, of Dallas passed away April 10, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  Sue was born on September 26, 1957 in Gastonia.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy McCarter Mews.  Sue enjoyed cooking, loved her family and her grandchildren, and reading cookbooks and her bible. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Jimmy Rolland; Daughter, Misty Rolland; son, Jerry Rolland; grandchildren, Abigail,...

Michael “Peanut” R. Wallen, 54, of Mt. Holly passed away April 6, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  Peanut was born on January 30, 1964 in Kingsport, TN to Calvin Wayne Wallen and the late Helen Hyatt Wallen.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Wallen, Jr. and a sister, Desiree Wallen.  Peanut had a funny sense of humor and got along with people well.  He was a family man, a dedicated man of God who loved his church and...