Obituaries

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...

Ronald Francis Luckenbill Sr.

Ronald Francis Luckenbill Sr.

Jul 25, 2022

Ronald Francis Luckenbill, Sr., 84, of Mt. Holly passed away on July 25, 2022 at Artuim Cabarrus in Concord.  He was born on December 14, 1937.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Sweeney and brother, Kenneth Luckenbill.

Survivors include his wife, Dolores Luckenbill; son, Ronald Francis Luckenbill, Jr.; daughters, Mary Elizabeth Luckenbill and Juliane Bostin; and grandsons,...

Anthony Eugene Truelove

Anthony Eugene Truelove

Jul 21, 2022

Antony Eugene Truelove, 45, of Stanley passed away on July 21, 2022 at Atrium Lincolnton.  He was born on January 18, 1977 to Stephen Truelove and the late Debbie Damon Truelove.  He is also preceded in death by his nephew, Corey Ellis.  Anthony was very talented.  He enjoyed small engine repair, restoring go-carts, mini bikes, etc.  He was self employed...

Yvonne Marie Bowker Nichols

Yvonne Marie Bowker Nichols

Jul 18, 2022

Yvonne Marie Bowker Nichols, 87, of Lowell passed away July 18, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on March 1, 1935 to the late Lawrence and Florence Bowker.  She is also preceded in death by her husband in 2017, Darrell “Nick” Nichols; daughter, Tonee Norris; three sisters; and seven brothers.  Yvonne was a member of...

Stephanie "Chel" Michelle Peterson

Stephanie "Chel" Michelle Peterson

Jul 7, 2022

Stephanie "Chel" Michelle Propst Peterson, 48, of Gastonia passed away July 7, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on May 3, 1974 to Edgar David Propst Sr. and Donna "Renee" Tyner James.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Peterson.

In addidtion to her parents, survivors include her step-father, David James and her brother, David Propst Jr.

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Edith Evelyn Watts

Edith Evelyn Watts

Jul 7, 2022

Edith Evelyn Watts, 69, of Belmont, NC, passed away on July, 7, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1953 in Macon County, North Carolina to the late Carl Henry Watts and the late Hazel Lenora Watts. She is also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Carli Alyssa Watts; and sisters, Catherine Rogers and Demples Waters.

She is survived by...

James Edward Patterson II

James Edward Patterson II

Jun 28, 2022

James Edward Patterson II, 50, of Stanley, NC passed away on June 28, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Patterson was born on July 21, 1971 in Santa Rosa County, FL. to the late James Edward and Mary Sue Hogg Patterson. James was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Gulf War. He loved...

Corinna "Nicki" Woody

Corinna "Nicki" Woody

Jun 28, 2022

Corinna "Nicki" Woody, 58, of Shelby passed away June 28, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on March 16, 1964 to the late Eugene Robinson and Barbara McGee Robinson.  Nicki was an outspoken person that would let you know her thoughts and feelings.  She loved the mountains, playing Bingo, and her dog, "Boogie."  Most of all she loved her...

Laura Jane Argenio

Laura Jane Argenio

Jun 24, 2022

Laura Jane Argenio, 59, of Mount Holly, passed away on June 24, 2022 at Caromont Regional in Gastonia. She was Born on August 29,1962 in Gaston County to the late John Neal Baxter Sr. and the late Wanda Hazel Neal. 

Survivors include her husband, Micheal Argenio; son, Christopher Lloyd Neal; daughter, Adrianna Marilyn Argenio; grandchildren, Riley Moss, Lennae Neal, Joseph...

Patricia "Pat" Guadiane Deen

Patricia "Pat" Guadiane Deen

Jun 24, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Guadiane Deen, 69, of Stanley, NC, passed away on June 24, 2022. She was born on July, 17 1952 in New York, New York to the late Anne Margaret Guadiane and the late Geroge Jason Guadiane. 

She is survived by her children, Cynthia Deen, Gregory Deen (Cindy) and Jennifer Deen; 7 grandchildren, Michelle Waters, Chris Anders, Angel Deen,...

Henry "Chucky" Lee Booth IV

Henry "Chucky" Lee Booth IV

Jun 24, 2022

Henry Lee “Chucky” Booth IV, 36, passed away on June 24th, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family. He was a native of the Carolinas, born in Gaston County on May 12th, 1986. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ronald William Rowland and Frankie Williams Carringer; his paternal grandparents, Henry Lee “Bud” Booth, Jr. and Carolyn Holland...

Ann Medlin

Ann Medlin

Jun 22, 2022

Ann Medlin, 75, of Stanley passed away June 22, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on March 27, 1947 to the late Leo Medlin and Margie Ballard Medlin.  She is also preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Ward and nephew, Matthew Ward.  Ann loved her family and her grandson, Mattlee.  He was the absolute light and sunshine of...

Jimmie Frank Palmer

Jimmie Frank Palmer

Jun 16, 2022

Jimmie Frank Palmer, 82, of Gastonia passed away June 16, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  He was born on May 4, 1940 to the late Glenn Palmer and Allie Kephart Palmer.  Jimmie served in the U.S. Army was retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years of dedicated service.  He was an avid golfer, a loving husband,...

Melanie Lynn Simpson Shamel

Melanie Lynn Simpson Shamel

Jun 12, 2022

Melanie Lynn Simpson Shamel, 52, of Lexington, NC passed away on June 12, 2022.  She was born on April 23, 1970 to the late Glendon and Carolyn Simpson.  She is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond and Violet Randolph and Mabel Hack and her Godmother, Maudie Shuler.  Melanie was an active member and volunteer at her church, Journey...

William "Bill" E. Anderson

William "Bill" E. Anderson

Jun 10, 2022

William "Bill" E. Anderson, 60, of Charlotte passed away on June 10, 2022 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House Huntersville.  He was born on March 7, 1962 to Loye Batten Anderson and the late Elmer Anderson.  He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Finley Ray Anderson and his pets, Sparky & Buddy.  Bill was a longtime member of...