Obituaries

Rosalyn Renee McCarn

Rosalyn Renee McCarn

Apr 12, 2023

Rosalyn Renee McCarn, 63, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with her Lord and savior whom she loved very much on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1959 to the late Clarence McCarn and Ruth Haney McCarn. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Doris Michaels. Rosalyn was a loving...

Aura Mariela Romero De Guerra

Aura Mariela Romero De Guerra

Apr 6, 2023

Es con gran pesar en nuestros corazones que anunciamos el fallecimiento de la Pastora Mariela de Guerra, una sierva de Dios excepcionalmente talentosa, con un gran liderazgo espiritual, apasionada por Dios y consagrada al ministerio.  Ella se despidió terrenalmente y entró a su morada celestial a los 71 años, el día 6 de abril del 2023.

Nacida en la ciudad...

Larry Keith Bynum

Larry Keith Bynum

Mar 30, 2023

Larry Keith Bynum, 71, of Gastonia passed away March 30, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on July 6, 1951 to the late Alvin Wesley Bynum and Nellie Mae Buchanan Bynum Price.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Steven Bynum; daughter, Amanda Hernandez; step-father, Doyle Price; and step-mother, Ruby Bynum.  Larry, also known as "Boogar"...

Janice Aycock Scott

Janice Aycock Scott

Mar 29, 2023

Janice Aycock Scott, 81, of Mt. Holly passed away March 29, 2023 at Wellington House in Gastonia. Ms. Scott was born on June 15, 1941 in Wayne County to the late Roland and Vivian Peele Aycock. Ms. Scott was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas Bowser. Janice was a longtime registered nurse. She loved her family, especially her...

Edward Allan McDuffee

Edward Allan McDuffee

Mar 27, 2023

Edward Allan McDuffee Jr., 71, of Mt. Holly, passed away on March 27, 2023, at Atrium Health in Lincolnton. Mr. McDuffee was born on July 2, 1951, in Nassau County, New York to the late Edward Allan McDuffee Sr. and the late Jean Sweeney McDuffee. Allan was a beloved father and grandfather whose motto in life was honesty. In his...

Edgar "Junior" Alexander Dodgen Jr.

Edgar "Junior" Alexander Dodgen Jr.

Mar 27, 2023

Edgar "Junior" A. Dodgen, Jr., 83, of Lincolnton, NC passed away March 27, 2023 at Atrium Health in Concord. Mr. Dodgen was born on Sept. 25, 1939 in Gaston County, NC to the late Edgar Alexander Dodgen Sr. and Rose Ellen Bell Dodgen. Junior loved watching the TV Ministry with Pastor John Hagee.  He also loved being involved with Flea...

Johnny "J.R." Ray Davis Jr.

Johnny "J.R." Ray Davis Jr.

Mar 25, 2023

Johnny "J.R." Ray Davis, Jr., 33, of Gastonia passed away on March 25, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on November 22, 1989 to Johnny Ray Davis, Sr. and Shannon Lee Strickland.  He is preceded in death by his Papa, Charlie C. Davis, Jr.  J.R. was loved and will be remembered by all of his family, friends, and brotherhood...

Beverly Ann Meservey

Beverly Ann Meservey

Mar 17, 2023

Beverly Ann (Hathaway) Meservey, age 84, passed away in Charlotte, NC on March 17, 2023 due to complications from diabetes. She was born June 15, 1938 in Albany, NY to Lemual C. Hathaway and Eva Hallock.   Shortly after graduating from Coxsackie-Athens High School in 1956, Beverly married Louis E. Scarcelli. They resided in Catskill, NY and together had three...

Jesse James Miller

Jesse James Miller

Mar 16, 2023

Jesse James Miller passed away on March 16, 2023 at his residence. Jesse was born on April 13, 1989 in Charlotte, NC. Jesse loved fishing, taking vacations, and gardening. He was an amazing cook specializing in homemade buttermilk pies. Jesse was employed as a land surveyor with Bateman Civil Survey Company (BCSC). He loved caring for all his nieces, nephews,...

Natalie Dianne Hubbard

Natalie Dianne Hubbard

Feb 24, 2023

Natalie Dianne Hubbard, 30, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County on June 17, 1992.

Natalie enjoyed adventures, going to the mountains and the beach, crafting, helping others, and spending time with her family; especially her girls.

Left to cherish her memories are...

Glenn Edward Bush

Glenn Edward Bush

Feb 19, 2023

 

Glenn Edward Bush, 73, loving husband and pawpaw, passed away at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill , S.C on February 19,2023.  He was born in Kings Mountain, N.C on December 24,1949 to the late Glenn & Lillian Bush.He is preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Allison Bush; sisters, Mattie Ramey and Polly Manley, and brother,...

Valerie "Val" Ann Hervert

Valerie "Val" Ann Hervert

Feb 19, 2023

Valerie "Val" Ann Hervert, 67, of Mt. Holly, NC passed away on February 19, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  She was born on April 12, 1955 in Saginaw County, Michigan to the late Edward and Delores Hervert.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Edward Hervert.  Employed with the City of Saginaw for 20 years, Val...

Kathy Jo Farmer-Carver

Kathy Jo Farmer-Carver

Feb 17, 2023

Kathy Jo Farmer-Carver, 62, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born in Gaston County to the late Kenneth Hall Farmer and the late Joann Allen Farmer.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Kenny Farmer and Gary Farmer; sister, Phyllis Stanton; and long time partner, Billy Conley. She is...

Michelle "Shell" Blake

Michelle "Shell" Blake

Feb 15, 2023

Michelle "Shell" Blake, 42, of Ellenboro passed away February 15, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on April 18, 1980 to Rosa Darleen Grant Blake and the late Bobby Harold Blake.  Shell was a member of Royal Priesthood Biker Church in Shelby.  Shell was an avid fan and enjoyed attending every Forest City Owls baseball game.  She...

Gloria McCarter Navy

Gloria McCarter Navy

Feb 11, 2023

Gloria McCarter Navy passed away on February 11, 2023 at the age of 79. She was born in Shelby, NC to Maude Owens McCarter and Kelly McCarter of Kings Mountain, NC on March 7, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, William F. Navy; daughters, Susan Castelli (Mike) and...

James "Boogar" Paul Severt, Jr.

James "Boogar" Paul Severt, Jr.

Feb 10, 2023

James "Boogar" Paul Severt, Jr., 56, of Mt. Holly passed away February 10, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  He was born on September 6, 1966 to the late James and Peggy Severt Sr.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Severt.  Boogar loved hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes, and racing.

Survivors include his sons, James...

Donnie Lynn Flowers

Donnie Lynn Flowers

Feb 10, 2023

Donnie Lynn Flowers, 71, of Gastonia passed away February 10, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Don was born on July 24, 1951 in Charlotte, NC to the late George and Clara Beaty Flowers. He was also preceded in death by his former wife Karen Page Flowers; brother, Mike; and his sister, Linda.

Don was retired from Freightliner Trucking...

Otis David Bartee

Otis David Bartee

Feb 7, 2023

Otis David Bartee, 76, of Dallas, passed away February 7, 2023 at College Pines Health and Rehab.  He was born on June 21, 1946 to the late Otis David Bartee Sr. and Mildred Morris Soles.  He is also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.  Otis was a very humble man.  The greatest gift he gave his children...

Shirley Reeves Smith

Shirley Reeves Smith

Feb 6, 2023

Shirley Reeves Smith, 85, of Mt. Holly passed away February 6, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on December 27, 1937 to the late Ronald and Nita Edwards Reeves.  She is also preceded in death by her sons, Ronald "Butch" Smith and Douglas Smith; and sisters, Betty Igo and Carol Newberry; and her pet cat, Angel.

Shirley...

Patty Ann Hawkins

Patty Ann Hawkins

Feb 3, 2023

Patty Ann Hawkins, 68, of Gastonia, passed away on February 3, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 15, 1954 in Lincoln County, North Carolina to the late James H. Hunt Sr and Pearl Hunt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, Danny Thornburg Jr and Roger Dale Thornburg; and...