All Obituaries

Arnold Leon Waugh, 68, of Louisville, KY passed away March 22, 2021 at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville.  He was born in Roanoke, Va. on June 26, 1952 to Twila Ann McCormick Patteson and the late Harold Stanley Waugh.  He is also preceded in death by his nephew, Chad Benson.  Arnold was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.  He was an auto repairman and enjoyed working on cars as a hobby.  He had dreams of building Ford Thunderbird's and a custom trike.  He...

Paul "Gabagaman" Kermode, 70, of Mt. Holly passed away on June 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Newark, NJ on December 18, 1950 to the late Frederick and Murel Ehmann Kermode.  Paul was a retired U.S. Army Veteran serving in Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) operator.  He loved his country and his favorite holiday was the 4th of July.  Paul loved to shoot guns and reload his shells himself.  He was...

Jeffrey Lynn Miller, 66, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Bryan, Ohio on August 22, 1954, the son of Yovonnah Lanius Miller and the late Orville Raymond Miller. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Miller. Jeffrey enjoyed life and loved his family very much. He was a kind, loving, and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his mother, Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Linda Miller;...

Jeffrey Wayne Hudspeth, 61 of Gastonia passed away on June 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on September 8, 1959.  Jeffrey was a small engine repair mechanic.  He enjoyed and loved his moped.  He also loved being outdoors and camping.  Jeffrey was a fanatic about cleaning his home.  The first thing he did each day was clean! Jeffrey was loved by many friends and his special caregivers, Gabrial "Gabby" Roscoe and Becky Gilreath. Services are...

Lourdes Sarao, 65, of Gastonia, returned to our Heavenly Father on June 5, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 12, 1956 in Mexico to the late Jose Perez and Sofia Hernandez.  She is also preceded in death by three brothers. Lourdes was a member of Gardner Park Spanish Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gastonia where she served as a Temple Preparation Instructor and Relief Society Secretary. Lourdes loved the Savior, Jesus...

Victoria Ellen Bonner finished her race in this life and entered into heaven on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was 76 years old and had been faithfully living for Jesus Christ for decades. She is survived by her husband and soul mate of 30 years, Tom Bonner. Victoria and Tom had lived in Michigan, in Wilmington, NC, and most recently in Gastonia, NC. Victoria’s legacy also includes her sons Matt and Tom, her daughter-in-law Meg, and her 3 grandchildren, Emmaus, Elijah and...

Jameson Marshall Dockery, 3 month old infant son of Jeri Leigh Dockery, passed away on June 1, 2021 at Levine Children's Hospital.  He was born on February 3, 2021. In addition to his mother, Jameson is survived by his sister, Jayda Dockery; grandparents, Dennis "Red" Dockery and Rhonda Leonard; great grandparents, Bill and Mary Leonard and Shirley Dockery; aunts, Jeanee Dockery, Ashley Matheson; uncles, Josh and Jesse Matheson. Funeral services for Jameson will be held...

Melva Greene Thompson, 85, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Carolina Caring Hospice House. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Honea Path, SC, the daughter of the late Carl and Geraldine Nally Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "TC" Thompson; a son, Curtis Thompson, Jr.; and siblings, Doris Eudy, Helen Beatty, Martha Gordon, and Morris Greene. Melva was a member of Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church and worked...

Janet deCamp Miller Breese, 76, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2021. She was born in Erie, PA on May 4, 1945, the daughter of the late Gerard W. Miller and Mary deCamp Brackett Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother Veronica Merritt Miller, husband Edward William Breese, and brother Brian Miller. Janet loved her hometown of Erie, where she was born and raised. She loved her family and loved God. She was the best Mom and...

Carolyn Jean Lewis, 78, of Gastonia passed away June 2, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born on April 30, 1943 to the late Albert and Esther Holt Allen.  She is also preceded in death by her son, Tony Lewis; daughters, Debbie Hansard, Rhonda Lewis, and Michelle Leatherman; and brothers and sisters, Doyle, William, Janette, Paul, Ronnie, and Steve.  Carolyn was born and raised in Sevierville, TN and loved the mountains.  She was a member of Union Road...