Obituaries

Jan 6, 2022

Mark Christopher Edens, 56, formerly of Mt. Holly, passed away on January 6, 2022. Born on October 12, 1965, he was the son of Christopher Edens Jr. and Margaret Jackson Edens. Survivors include his brother, Todd Edens and wife Virginia; various extended family as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

All services are being held privately.

Jan 2, 2022

Matthew "Matt" Byrd, 33 of Dallas passed away January 2, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 11, 1988 to Bobby Glenn Byrd and Sherry Balentine Byrd. Matt enjoyed playing video games, watching videos, hanging out with his friends, and going to the movies. He was also an avid sports car enthusiast.

In addition to his parents, Matt is...

Dec 29, 2021

Terry Wayne Helton, 70 passed away at home on Wednesday December 29, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of Barbara Rector Helton and the late Clifton McLean Helton. Terry was self employed selling textile replacement parts. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid collector of many things. In his free time, he enjoyed making...

Dec 25, 2021

Carolyn Ann "Grammy" Robinson, 71, of Bessemer City passed away December 25, 2021 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1950 to the late Doytt Eugene Falls and Toise "Nell" Costner Falls. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Mike Robinson; son, Ritchie Robinson; and sisters, Evonne Greene and Sandra Watts. Carolyn was a previous member...

Dec 20, 2021

Martha Jean Jennings Duckworth, 85, of Belmont passed away December 20, 2021 at Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte. She was born on June 6, 1936 to the late John Jennings and Lela Mae Loudermilk Jennings. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Duckworth and brothers, Wayne and Junior Jennings. Martha was a longtime member of East...

Dec 20, 2021

Iliana Carlos Reardon, 91, of Mount Holly passed away peacefully December 20, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 8, 1930 in Los Angeles, California to the late Robert L. Carlos and Guadalupe V.H. Carlos. She married the love of her life, Bernard, in 1965, raising a family with him and living in his native Ireland...

Dec 18, 2021

Tammy Sue McGaha, 58, of Gastonia passed away on December 18, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 22, 1963 to Ethel Lingerfelt Hannah and the late Troy Hannah. In addition to her father, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Della Freeman and brother, Tommy Hannah. Tammy enjoyed sewing, taking care of her...

Dec 18, 2021

Brian Leonard Couture, 64, of Belmont, passed away on December 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born on July 14, 1957 to the late Arthur Joseph Couture and Rita Antoinette Ferland Couture. He is also preceded in death by sisters, Barbara Perrino and Lyndelle Clarke, and brother, Bruce Couture. Brian was a member of...

Dec 17, 2021

William "Billy" Queen, Jr., 67, of Gastonia passed away on December 17, 2021 at Atrium Health Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born on September 14, 1954 to Hilda Ruth Mauney Queen and the late William "Bill" Blair Queen, Sr. He loved the mountains where he liked to snow ski as well as Lake Wylie where he liked to water...

Dec 17, 2021

Brittany "Britt Brat" Ann Rose, 28, of Bessemer City passed away on December 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born on April 4, 1993 to Annie Rose. Brittany was a graduate of Southpoint High School and was employed by Sika Automotive. In her spare time, Brittany loved to draw.

In addition to her mother, Annie Rose, survivors include her children,...

Dec 15, 2021

Lisa Ann Dunn, 61, of Belmont passed away December 15, 2021 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born on March 25, 1960 to the late Ralph and Patricia Deal. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Dawn Deal. Lisa had an incredible sense of humor, one who loved her family, especially her children and...

Dec 11, 2021

James "Jamie" Clark, 56, of Belmont passed away on December 11, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born on April 14, 1965 to the late Thomas Henry Clark Jr. and Lou Ellen Hester Clark. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Clark. Jamie enjoyed fishing and loved his granddaughter, Hannah.

Survivors include his wife,...

Dec 7, 2021

Ronald "Ron" K. Phillips, 77, of Charlotte passed away December 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 29, 1944 to the late Kenneth Howard Phillips and Helen Brink Phillips. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Richard "Rick" Phillips. Ron enjoyed fishing on his boat and playing golf. He once owned Tennessee Walking horses that...

Dec 7, 2021

Dean Alvin Warsham, 73, of Dallas passed away on December 7, 2021. He was born in Caldwell County, NC on July 31, 1948 to the late Earl Warsham and Verna Gorsic Warsham. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Cannon. Dean loved fishing, racing, and go cart racing. In his spare time, Dean enjoyed gardening and home...

Dec 3, 2021

Brooke "Brookie" Nicole Austin, 27, of Mt. Holly passed away on December 3, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 2, 1994 to James Austin and Tina Whitehead Young. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Gordon Austin and step-father, Marlowe Young. Brooke enjoyed participating in the Gaston County and Mecklenburg County Special Olympics and...

Dec 3, 2021

James “David” Sinclair, 57, passed away December 3, 2021 at LevineDickson Hospice House in Huntersville. David was born in Charlotte onDecember 13, 1963 to John “Fred” Sinclair and Marilyn EntzmingerSinclair. David grew up in Calvery Baptist Church inCharlotte. He was a lover of all music but his love was playing thedrums. He was very family oriented and loved spending time...

Nov 24, 2021

Sarah "Cordie" Armstrong, also known as "Ma'ams", 85, of Belmont passed away on November 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Cordie was the last surviving of six children. She was born on October 30, 1936 to the late Rev. Robert Lee Hardin and Estelle Mullins Hardin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, former President & CEO...

Nov 21, 2021

Bounthong Sengmany, 73, of Belmont passed away on November 21, 2021, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.  He was born in Laos on February 2, 1948.  Bounthong attended the Lao-Thai Baptist Church in Charlotte.  He enjoyed fishing, and going to the flea market, but especially loved his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his son, Tony Sengmany and...

Nov 18, 2021

Gordon Ray Combest, 85, of Mt. Holly passed away on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on August 20th, 1936 to the late Norman Combest and Virginia Sloan.  He is also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Combest.  Gordon was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gastonia.  He enjoyed working...

Nov 18, 2021

Jewel Elizabeth Freeman, 90, of Stanley passed away on November 18, 2021 at Novant Health Huntersville. She was born on August 14, 1931 to the late William Henry Mullis and Bertha Rumfelt Mullis. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Archie Freeman; son in law, Terry Caldwell; and half-brother Truit David Ryan.

Survivors include her...