Obituaries

Paul Reed Jackson

Paul Reed Jackson

Feb 10, 2022

Paul Reed Jackson of 23 Flowers Court, Belmont, left this crazy world February 10, 2022. He was born on July 15, 1947 in Gaston County to the late Mary Roxie Randolph And Grady “Slim” Jackson. In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Ruth “Sissy” Moose Jackson; his sister, JoAnn Jackson Ballard and his...

Brandon  Chadrick Aldridge

Brandon Chadrick Aldridge

Feb 10, 2022

Brandon Chadrick Aldridge, 29, of Belmont passed away on February 10, 2022.  He was born in Gaston County on July 12, 1992 to Stacy Lynn Aldridge and the late Jason Samuel Aldridge.  In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond Cowart.  Brandon was a previous attendee at Tuckaseegee Baptist Church.  He was very...

Donald Edward Groezinger

Donald Edward Groezinger

Feb 9, 2022

Donald Edward Groezinger, 87, of Mt. Holly passed away February 9, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on November 15, 1934 to the late Arnold and Helen Groezinger.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Groezinger and brothers, William and Robert Groezinger.  Before his wife's passing, they attended church at Limestone Presbyterian Church in...

Rev. Kenneth Ray Caldwell Sr.

Rev. Kenneth Ray Caldwell Sr.

Feb 7, 2022

Rev. Kenneth Ray Caldwell, Sr., 87, of Dallas passed away on February 7, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on June 4, 1934 to the late Dock Paxton and Lillie Mae Caldwell.  He is also preceded in death by six siblings.  Kenneth was a 21 year retired U.S. Air Force Veteran and served in Vietnam.  He was also a...

Teresa Medlin Ward

Teresa Medlin Ward

Feb 4, 2022

Teresa Medlin Ward, 64, of Stanley passed away February 4, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Gaston County on February 17, 1957 to the late Leo and Marjorie Ballard Medlin.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Dean Ward and her son, Matthew Warren Ward.  Teresa enjoyed taking care of her inside houseplants,...

Rosa Julia Rodriguez

Rosa Julia Rodriguez

Feb 3, 2022

Rosa Julia Rodriguez, 94, of Charlotte passed away February 3, 2022 at her residence.  She was born in Peurto Rico on December 27, 1927 to the late Flor Rodriguez Ponce and Ricarda Sepulveda.  She is also preceded in death by her four siblings and her grandson, Vicente Roman.  Rosa was the most loving Grandma.  All of her grandchildren hold special...

Gail Ratliff

Gail Ratliff

Feb 2, 2022

Barbara Gail Ratliff, age 68, died on February 2, 2022 at The Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore, Charlotte, NC.

 

She was born on October 24, 1953 in Tazewell County, VA to the late William Arthur Ratliff and Carolena Cochran Ratliff. In addition to her parents, Gail was also preceded in death by her brother, Anthony "Tony" Ratliff of Rosedale,...

William "Billy" Robert Scott

William "Billy" Robert Scott

Feb 1, 2022

William "Billy" Robert Scott, 38, of Stanley passed away February 1, 2022.  He was born on August 15, 1983 to Tina Dalton and the late William V. Scott.  He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Gordon and Doris Scott and Dave and Joanne Dalton.

In addition to his mother, Billy is survived by his brother, Dustin Allen Scott,...

Thomas "Frankie" Franklin Crider Jr.

Thomas "Frankie" Franklin Crider Jr.

Jan 30, 2022

Thomas "Frankie" Franklin Crider, Jr., 64, of Belmont, passed away on January 30, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on October 9, 1957 to  Sue Power Crider and the late Thomas Franklin Crider, Sr.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Crider.  Frankie attended Bethlehem Church in Gastonia.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, bible...

Richard U. Helms

Richard U. Helms

Jan 28, 2022

Richard U. Helms, 67, of Charlotte passed away January 28, 2022 at The Citadel Mooresville Nursing Home.  He was born on October 3, 1954 to the late Lester Helms and Annie Earnhart Helms.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Helms.  Richard enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and bowling.

Survivors include his children, Richard "Ricky" U. Helms, Jr.,...

Stephen Jerard Schemmel

Stephen Jerard Schemmel

Jan 27, 2022

 

Stephen (Steve) Jerard Schemmel, 66, entered God’s Kingdom on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, after a courageous and humble battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve passed away in peace surrounded by family.

He was born in Cleveland on Nov. 19, 1955, to William Louis and Janet Marie Schemmel. Steve was predeceased by his father, William, and his brother, Peter. He is...

Ronald J. Dimmer

Ronald J. Dimmer

Jan 25, 2022

Ronald J. Dimmer, 83, of Mt. Holly passed away on January 25, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 11, 1938 to the late Virgil Dimmer and Eleanor Faber Dimmer. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Dimmer. Ronald was a longtime member of A Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church in Charlotte where he...

Miles "David" Abernathy

Miles "David" Abernathy

Jan 25, 2022

Miles David Abernathy, of Stanley, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2022, surrounded by family.

He was born on May 14, 1953, in Stanley to the late Ralph B. Abernathy and Evelyn Cagle Abernathy. He was the second born of 5 siblings.

Best known as David, he devoted much of his time to...

Praseuth Daravong

Praseuth Daravong

Jan 21, 2022

Praseuth Daravong, 61, of Charlotte, passed away January 21, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Ban Nongbuatha, Savannakhet, Laos on March 10, 1960 to the late Thongkham (Father) and Pahpa (Mother). He is also preceded in death by his brother, Thongsa. Praseuth enjoyed gardening, taking walks, cars, and airplanes. He was employed at...

Loretta Lee Lawing

Loretta Lee Lawing

Jan 14, 2022

Loretta Lee Lawing, 85, of Belmont passed away January 14, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gaston County on February 22, 1936 to the late Willie Franklin Lawing Sr. and Mary Kelly Lawing. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Blaine Lawing; infant sister, Jackleen; sister, Helen Johnston; and brother, Bill...

James  "Curt" Meeler

James "Curt" Meeler

Jan 13, 2022

James "Curt" Meeler, 67, of Stanley passed away January 13, 2022 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born on November 17, 1954 to the late Joe James Meeler and Isabel Woody Meeler. He is also preceded in death by his son, James Curtis Meeler, Jr.and brother, Ronald Meeler. He was a member of Redeemed Freewill Baptist...

Jesse "Trey" Gonzalez III

Jesse "Trey" Gonzalez III

Jan 10, 2022

Jesse "Trey" Gonzalez, 28, of Charlotte, passed away January 10, 2022. He was born in Wake County on December 9, 1993 to Jesse James Gonzalez and Debbie Mora Gonzalez.

Trey loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar, the drums, and listening to his records. Spending time outdoors, especially the mountains, brought him joy. He recently discovered cooking and explored this...

Pauline Harper

Pauline Harper

Jan 9, 2022

Pauline Harper, 71, of Charlotte passed away on January 9, 2022 at her residence. She was born on November 26, 1950 to the late Loren and Nessie Geddings. Pauline was the last remaining sibling of seven children. She was a member of Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed traveling and visited all 50 of the United States and camped in...

Linda Keough Walker

Linda Keough Walker

Jan 7, 2022

Linda Keough Walker, 59, of Clover, SC passed away January 7, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 31, 1962 to the late Michael and Amanda Shope Keough. She is also preceded in death by her son, Tony Roberts and her sister, Melissa Dorsey. Linda enjoyed exercising and going shopping. She was a kind soul who would help...

Donna "Jill" Pritchard

Donna "Jill" Pritchard

Jan 7, 2022

Donna "Jill" Pritchard, 70, of Mt. Holly passed away January 7, 2022 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born on January 5, 1952 to the late Raymond and Betty Ross Pritchard. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Johnny, Tommy, Mickey, and Andy Pritchard, and her sister, Nancy Moore. Jill was very artistic in her...