Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...