All Obituaries

John Charles Barkley, 82, of Belmont passed away September 16, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on January 1, 1937 in Mecklenburg County to the late James and Loretta Barkley.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a daughter, Sabrina Barkley Caskey; Grandson, Christopher "Chris" Caskey, Sr.; and brothers, Jim and Bob Barkley. John was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for Overhead Doors of Charlotte for many years and retired from Cox Door...

Betty "Tiny" Mayberry Turner, 58, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 7, 1961, in Gaston County, the daughter of the late John Bud Allison and Opal Cole Allison. Betty enjoyed going to the beach and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Louella Daniels. Betty is survived by her husband, Keith A. Turner; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and...

Mary “Evelyn” Sherrill Greene, age 92, of Mt. Holly, formerly of Morehead City, passed away peacefully August 31, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley. Ms. Greene was born in Gaston County on January 24, 1927 to the late Thomas Chester Sherrill and Myrtle Little Sherrill. She was also preceded in death by her husband Hoyle Lee Greene and also by her son David Hoyle Greene and a brother Joe Sherrill. Evelyn was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of...

Johnnie Walter Adams, 70, of Charlotte passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  He was born on January 7, 1949 in York, SC to the late James and Gladys Blackwelder Adams.  He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Jeanila Adams Weber; son, James Walter Barnhill; sister, Margaret Locklear; and brother, Mike Adams.  Johnnie loved being a mechanic especially working on older cars and lawn mowers.  He enjoyed fishing...

Neeka Mozelle (Fisher) Wilson, 88, of Mount Holly, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in Rowan County on January 6, 1931, the daughter of the late Daniel Baron Fisher and Flora Walters Fisher. Neeka worked most of her life as a registered nurse and dearly loved her pet cats and birds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Carl Daniel Fisher; brother, Carl Fisher; and her sister, Dorothy Fisher Pressley. Neeka is...

Robin Settlemyer McGinnis, 59, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 5, 1959, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late Russell Eugene Settlemyer and Frankie Lynn Pope Settlemyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon McGinnis; and a sister, Sandra Settlemyer. Robin enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work, gardening, and going to the beach. Every Saturday night she went to Texas Roadhouse...

A. Steve Coe II, 60, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1959 in Winston Salem, the son of Betty Roberts Coe and the late Steve Holland Coe I. Steve was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gastonia. He loved recreational girls fast pitch softball and coached for the past 23 years. He loved camping and visiting the mountains. Steve was a past Boy Scout Master and was also an Eagle Scout. He was employed with American Airlines...

Jerry DeWayne Bratcher, 59, of Clover, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born on February 18, 1960 in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Jack Bratcher and the late Rena Simmons Bratcher. Jerry was a member of Mount Holly Church of God and loved his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing his guitar, visiting the mountains, and fishing. Jerry worked for Samaritan's Purse for over 14 years. In addition to his father, Jerry is survived by his wife, Jan Wilson...

Tony Ray Auten Sr., 77, of Belmont passed away August 11, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Tony was born in Gaston County on March 9, 1942 to the late Clyde and Helen Auten.  He is also preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Ann Belk Auten; daughter, Patricia Ann "Cissy" Polk; brothers, Dickie Auten and Timmy Auten; and stepson, Marty Pagoota.  Tony enjoyed fishing and visiting the beach and mountains.  He also enjoyed watching his grandson, Tyler...

Luther "Nelson" Thomas, 67, of Bessemer City, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1951, in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Burgess Nelson Thomas and Bessie Hudson Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Clark Thomas; daughter, Angela Dawn Bolander; and sisiter, Gail Arnold. Nelson loved model airplanes and ships. He enjoyed country, gospel and bluegrass music, and visiting the mountains. Nelson...