Obituaries

Barbara Ann Keily

Barbara Ann Keily

Sep 27, 2022

Wife of 54 years to Frank Keily (deceased) Barbara Ann (Pierson) Keily joins him having passed peacefully at 91 years of age on September 27th, after a three-year hard-fought battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her children Daryl, Michael (“Mickey”), James (Jim), and Mary Kathleen (Kathy) at Kathy’s home in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Born in 1931 to parents Elly...

Wilma  Lynn Gavel

Wilma Lynn Gavel

Sep 26, 2022

Wilma Lynn Gavel, 70, died Septemberb 26, 2022, at her home in Stanley NC.  She was born June 24, 1952, in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Hilbert Xavier Gavel (born in Sanford, ME) and Wilma Ruth (Giddens) Gavel (born in Lakewood, FL).

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in death by her sisters Jean Cox, Robin Lund, and...

Milton Keith Jennings

Milton Keith Jennings

Sep 25, 2022

Milton Keith Jennings, 62, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at Carolina Medical Center- Main. Milton was born on August 24, 1960, in Baltimore, MD to the late Arnold Jackson Jennings and the late Marjorie Victoria Jennings.

Survivors include his loving wife, Laura Jennings; sons, Shawn Jennings and Brian Jennings; daughter, Amanda Jennings and seven grandchildren. 

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Gwendolyn "Gwen" Irene Brewer

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Irene Brewer

Sep 25, 2022

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Irene Brewer, 84, of Mt. Holly passed away September 25, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on June 5, 1938 to the late Ed and Victoria Cochrane.  She is also preceded in death by her son, Bill Randolph.  Gwen currently attended the Upper Room Church in Belmont and was a previous member of...

Ronnie  Dale Hyde

Ronnie Dale Hyde

Sep 23, 2022

Ronnie Dale Hyde, 68, of Gastonia passed away peacefully on Friday Sept. 23, 2022 at Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia. Ronnie was born January 12, 1954 in Graham County, NC to the late Reid Aaron Hyde and Dorothy McCall Hyde. He was a retired mechanic at Pharr Yarns Complex 46 in Lowell and was a past volunteer Fire Fighter at...

Jeffery Charles Shoemaker "Vern"

Jeffery Charles Shoemaker "Vern"

Sep 19, 2022

Jeffery "Vern" Charles Shoemaker, 58, of Iron Station passed away on September 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.  He was born on August 31, 1964 to the late Charles Harold Shoemaker and Martha Wooten Shoemaker.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Neil Ballard and Wesley Ballard.  Vern was a U.S. Army Veteran. He...

Ruby Lucille Jones

Ruby Lucille Jones

Sep 6, 2022

Ruby Lucille Jones, 91, of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, September 4th, 2022 at Caromont Regional. She was born on November 16, 1930, in Gaston County, NC to the late P.B. Jones and Cora Jones. She is also preceded in death by her brother, James Jones; niece, Becky Brackett; and great nephew, Jamie Stutts.

Ruby was a longtime member of...

Mark S Buffkin

Mark S Buffkin

Sep 5, 2022

Mark S. Buffkin went to his Heavenly home on Monday ,September 5th,2022 . After a two year battle with Liver/Kidney failure. He was born March 19, 1958 to James W.Buffkin and Bobbie C. Buffkin. 

Mark married the love of his life on January 31,2004. From that union they have a blended family. 

 Chrishana Tarlton and husband ( Brent ) and ...

Patricia Marie  Schubert

Patricia Marie Schubert

Sep 4, 2022

Patricia Marie Schubert, 78, of Indian Trail, NC passed away at her residence Sunday Sept. 4, 2022. Patricia was born in Canada to Wilfred McDonald and Jeanette Levesque McDonald. She loved doing diamond painting, Knitting and sewing. She is survived by her daughter Denise Massimino (Paul) and grandchildren Felicia, Patricia, Pauly and Carly. Siblings, Shirley King of Florida, Gary McDonald...

Robert Eugene Bryson

Robert Eugene Bryson

Sep 2, 2022

Robert Eugene Bryson, 83, passed away on Friday, September 2nd, 2022.  He was born on April 13, 1939, in Gaston County to the late Shirley John Bryson and the late Maude Frances Dudley Bryson. He was also preceded in death by three sisters. 

Mr. Bryson is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Beverly Bryson; daughters, Lori Fields, Donna...

June English

June English

Sep 1, 2022

 June English, (aka Juniemother as she was lovingly known by her grand + great-grandchildren) 84, passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2022 at Robin Johnson Hospice House while surrounded by her loving family. Once you met June, she was a hard person to forget. She was a natural people person, who had the ability to make anyone laugh and feel...

Wanda Sue Bone

Wanda Sue Bone

Aug 31, 2022

Wanda Sue Bone, 79, of Belmont passed away on August 31, 2022 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.  She was born on March 18, 1943 to the late John and Flossie Dowdle.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Taylor Bone; brothers, Elmer Dowdle, Willard Dowdle, Doyle Dowdle, and Leonard Dowdle; and sisters, Hazel Wiggins, Marie Carriker, and...

Jerry "Bo" Von Trull

Jerry "Bo" Von Trull

Aug 27, 2022

Jerry “Bo” Von Trull, 68, of Lowell passed away peacefully, SaturdayAugust 27, 2022 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Jerry wasborn January 26, 1954 in Union County, NC. He was preceded in deathby his mother Bernice Trull Williams and 2 brothers, Tony and RandyWilliams. “Bo” as he was known, enjoyed many things but his love ofriding his electric...

Trace Austin Bradford

Trace Austin Bradford

Aug 14, 2022

Trace Austin Bradford, 24, of Mt. Holly, NC passed away August 14,2022. Trace was born February 24, 1998 in Decatur, Al. Trace was aloving and caring young man, helping people that needed his help. Heloved woodworking and had a passion for cooking. His true love was hisdaughter, Everly. Spending time with family and friends was also veryimportant to Trace. He...

Chadwick "Chad" Steven Denton

Chadwick "Chad" Steven Denton

Aug 8, 2022

Chadwick “Chad” Steven Denton, of Belmont, Passed away on Monday, August 8th, 2022.  Chad was born on September 27th, 1981 to Jerry and Donna Denton. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Nell and Ivey Denton; and uncle, Mike Denton. In addition to his parents, survivors include daughter, Ava Grace Caldwell Denton; sister, Jordan (Steve) Hayes; nieces and...

Kisten Nicole Mercer

Kisten Nicole Mercer

Aug 7, 2022

Kisten Nicole Mercer, 41, of Charlotte passed away unexpectly August 7, 2022 at her residence. Kisten was born April 29, 1981 in Gaston County. She enjoyed the beach and loved her family. Survivors include her mother, Terri Lynn Mercer; Children, Ashley Mikaula Machuca and Carlos Mercer; Sister, Katherine Grimes; and her close friend, Kat. Services will be held privately by...

Britta Engelmann

Britta Engelmann

Aug 3, 2022

Britta Engelmann of Live Oak, CA passed away on Aug 3, 2022.Britta was born in Vienna, Austria to parents Renate and Robert. Along with her parents, Britta is preceded in death by her first husband, Peter Kalles; her 2ndhusband, Peter Engelmann; her third husband, Irmfried “Winnetou” Suchomel, as well as her brother Peter and sisters Bella and Christa.She is survived...

Norman A. Wright

Norman A. Wright

Aug 2, 2022

Norman A. Wright, 96, of Dallas passed away August 2, 2022 at Carolina Caring Hospice.  He was born on August 23, 1925 to the late Oliver and Elsie Wright.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Pope Wright; son, Gary Lee Wright; daughter, Angela Honeycutt; sister, Margorie Falls; and his beloved pet "Little Bit."  Norman is a...

Norman  Clay Duncan

Norman Clay Duncan

Jul 30, 2022

Norman Clay Duncan, 70, of Stanley, passed away on July 30th, 2022 at Caromont Regional in Gastonia. He was born on January 13, 1952 to the late Henry Clay Duncan and the late Rosalie Bingham Duncan. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Katherine Duncan; brother, Henry Gary Duncan; and sister, Beverly Duncan. In his spare time,...

Sharon Elaine Richards

Sharon Elaine Richards

Jul 29, 2022

Sharon Elaine Richards, 66, of Charlotte passed away on July 29, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.  She was born on January 9, 1956 to Grace Price Godwin and the late Paul Deberry Godwin.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Godwin.  Sharon was a long time member of Liberty Baptist Church where she loved...

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