All Obituaries

After 44 years of marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomas "Tommy" Pannell, age 64, and Pauline Green Pannell, age 73, passed away within minutes of each other while holding hands on January 15, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Tommy was born on February 8, 1956 to the late Jack and Betty Jean Brandon Pannell.  Pauline was born on October 28, 1947 to the late Thomas and Inez Jones Green.  They are also preceded in death by Tommy's brother and sister, Jerry...

Lori Jean Wallen, 52, of Mt. Holly passed away on December 17, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on April 13, 1968 to Wanda Joyner Bragg and the late Jerry Bragg.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Peanut" Wallen.  She was a longtime member at North Main Baptist Church in Mt. Holly.  Lori was a woman of faith who loved gospel music.  She was a family oriented person and enjoyed spending time in the...

Ranson B. Tarleton, 79, of Charlotte passed away January 13, 2021 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.  He was born on March 25, 1941 to the late Samuel and Mary Hagler Tarleton.  He is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.  Ranson was a dedicated hard working man and a good provider for his family.  In his younger years, he was a farmer but most of his life he was a welder by trade.  He loved his family, his kids, and his grandchildren...

Carolyn Julia Winn White, 79, of Mt. Holly passed away on January 11, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on March 13, 1941 to the late Harvey and Margaret Mitchell Winn.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie White and her son, Phillip Bentley.  Carolyn was a member of First Baptist Church in Granite Falls.  She loved to read, loved her pets, and enjoyed cooking.  Survivors include her daughter, Julia WIlliamson (Tim Glasscock); brother, John Winn...

Marcia Denise Wyatt, 47, of Belmont passed away on January 13, 2021 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  She was born on September 26, 1973 to Bobby Dale Wyatt and the late Vickie Hawkins Thomas.  Marcia's faith was stronger than her fear.  She had a very big heart who loved her family and loved spending time with them; especially her niece and nephews.  She really enjoyed spoiling them all.  Marcia enjoyed taking road trips and also going...

Alma Marie Pagoota, 68, of Dallas passed away January 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on September 15, 1952 to the late Leo and Mary Hill Ash.  She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Robin Burr and Rita Boone.  Alma loved her Lord and Savior.  She was a great cook who dearly loved her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed the beauty of flowers. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Chuck Pagoota; children, Daniel...

Reba Irene Lowe Gibson, 94, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born in Knoxville, TN on March 7, 1926, the daughter of the late Frank and Addie Underwood Lowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Gordon Harold Gibson; son, Kenneth "Hoot" Ray Gibson; and grandsons, Michael Niece, Bryan Yarborough, Randy Eaton, Matthew Surcy, and Wesley Gilland. Reba was a great mother and...

Carolyn Marie Auten, 66, of Mt. Holly passed away January 3, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on December 7, 1954 to the late Clarence and Sybil Cagle.  She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Auten; and son, Shannon Auten.  Carolyn was a loving and caring wife and mother. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, James "BoBo" Auten; son, James Auten, Jr.; brothers, Chris Cagle, Robbie Cagle, and Steve Cagle; sister,...

Joshua Allen Medford, 32, of Dallas passed away on December 26, 2020 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington, NC.  He was born on September 10, 1988 to Robin Kathleen Medford.  Joshua is preceded in death by his brother, Cody Medford.  He was an avid Tar Heels fan, loved to play video games, and loved college basketball.  Joshua loved his Lord and Savior and read his Bible nightly and he dearly loved his family and friends. In addition to his mother, Joshua is survived by...

Curtis Erwin Thompson, Jr. of Charlotte, NC passed away on January 3, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center after complications from a heart attack one month prior. Curty was born in Charlotte, NC on March 9, 1962 to Curtis Erwin Thompson, Sr. and Melva Greene Thompson. He is survived by his four children; Taylor Thompson (wife Christi), Anna Thompson Garner (husband John), Patricia Thompson, and Ada Thompson Horn (husband Clayton). Curty thought the world of his first granddaughter,...