All Obituaries

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 Armstrong Ford Road, Belmont, NC 28012 on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 1:00 PM.

Catherine Carol (Watts) Rogers, 75, of Charlotte passed away September 11, 2018 at her residence.  She was born in Franklin, NC on December 20, 1942 to the late Carl and Hazel Thomas Watts.  She is also preceded in death by brothers, Donald Watts, William Watts, Michael Watts, and Delma "Dimples" Waters.  Catherine enjoyed playing bingo often with her sister, enjoyed the beach, and loved her canine pets, Buddy, Tubby, and Scuffy. Catherine is survived by her sons,...

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 a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone. Darrell loved sports, especially football, and the...

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 was fond of 80's music. His favorite band was AC/DC.  James loved the Lord, loved his family and was, himself, a loving husband, father...

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 Hodge and husband Ken of York, SC, and son, Allen Hodge and wife Kim of Lake Wylie, SC. She is also survived by her sister Betty Allen of...

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 Robertson, Inez Adams, Rosie Buffin; and brothers, Ben Miller and Tommy Miller  She enjoyed collecting dolls and elephants, visits to the...

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 to be her favorite hobby. Deborah loved spending time in the water; any lake or ocean and dearly loved her pet dog,...

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 Gaston High School.  He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing golf and fishing.  He also...

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 was a longtime member of Mt. Holly Church of God.  He enjoyed visiting the mountains, searching for...

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 wife Shelby of Mt. Holly, NC; son in law, James Murphy III of Charlotte, NC; sister, Donna Twist and husband Jim of Buffalo, NY; 3...