Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

Selestino "Sal" Coyazo Sanchez, Jr., 69, of Mt. Holly passed away November 16, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on May 17, 1952 to Martha Coyazo Sanchez and the late Selestino Coyazo Sanchez, Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah J. Sanchez; son, Noel Armenta and wife Dana; sisters, Ameila Estrada and Stella Clark and husband Larry;...

Nov 13, 2021

Ritchard "Ritchie" Robinson, 38, of Bessemer City passed away suddenly on November 13, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Hospital in Gastonia. Ritchie was born on January 24, 1983 in Gaston County to Carolyn Falls Robinson and the late Michael Richard Robinson. Ritchie was a graduate of Bessemer City High School and was an avid sports fan, enjoying all sports. His favorite team...

Nov 13, 2021

Rachel C. Ballard-Stine, 78, of Belmont, passed away on November 13, 2021.  She was born on March 15, 1943 to the late Ray and Florence Ford Carpenter.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Cecil Carpenter and her sister, Judy Mauldin.  Rachel was a beach girl who loved her family, children, and grandchildren.  She enjoyed flowers and...

Nov 12, 2021

Wanda Ann Reynolds, 65, of Mt. Holly passed away November 12, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Reynolds was born on May 19, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Henry and Rose Hoffman Whaley.  Wanda was also preceded in death by her son, John Beatty Jr.; daughter in law, Shannon Beatty; and also her great...

Nov 7, 2021

Brenda "Diane" Glenn, 73, a previous resident of Belmont, NC, before moving to Supply, NC,  passed away on November 7, 2021 in Shelby, NC.  She was born on October 25, 1948 to the late Ervin H, Bowman and Alice West.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, George Daniel Glenn; brother, Donald Lee Bowman; and sister, Jackie...

Nov 7, 2021

Daravanh Phrasayavong, age 42,  passed away on November 7, 2021 with her family by her side. She is survived by her three children, who made up her whole world, Saijean ( age 22) , Cj (age 20), and (Lucas age 10). She was born to parents Phammaha and Soukanh Phrasayavong, February 6, 1979, in Vientiane, Laos. Daravanh graduated from New...

Oct 31, 2021

Judith Lamb Randolph, 67, of Mt. Holly passed away October 31, 2021 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born on May 26, 1954 to Betty Ogborne Lamb and the late John Ralph Lamb.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Steven Wesley Lamb and her infant daughter, Ashely Michelle Randolph.  Judith was a longtime member...

Oct 30, 2021

Gladys May Krull Wilson Pejsa passed from those who loved her to those who are waiting for her in heaven on October 30, 2021. Gladys was born October 5, 1923 in Corsica, South Dakota, the daughter of George and Dena (Van Heest) Krull.

Gladys graduated from Corsica High School in 1941 and obtained her BS and MS...

Oct 30, 2021

Kenneth "Ken" Blanton, also known as Poppie by his grandchildren, 76, passed away on October 30, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  He was born in Cleveland County on March 29, 1945 to the late Carl and Sarah Blanton.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Terry Blanton and a son, Shannon...

Oct 27, 2021

Patricia "Trish" Giordano, 61, of Cornelius passed away on October 27, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  She was born on August 20, 1960 to Robert Giordano and Patricia Palazzotto.  She is preceded in death by her daughter, Theresa Lauro and her stepfather, John "Pop" Vota.  Trish was very artistic with arts and crafts, loved to...

Oct 26, 2021

Ronald Wayne Lofton, 72, of Cherryville passed away on October 26, 2021.  He was born in Avon Park, Florida on February 25, 1949 to the late Thomas Watson Lofton, Jr. and Ethel Roselle Greene Lofton.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas "Tommy" Lofton.  Ronald is a US Air Force Veteran. He loved the beach and surf...

Oct 21, 2021

Justin Ryan Fischer, 41, of Stanley passed away on October 21, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on July 23, 1980.  Justin attended Lakeside Church of God.  He was employed with Jason Wilson Flooring Company.  He enjoyed karaoke singing and writing poetry.  He was a lover of nature and all things outdoors, an outdoor sports and...

Oct 20, 2021

Lynn Griffith, 71, of Mt. Holly passed away October 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Main.  She was born on November 5, 1949 to the late Bill and Myrtle Moser Roberts.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Roberts and her sister, Linda Deese.  Lynn was a Women's Army Corp Veteran.  She was a longtime member of...

Oct 18, 2021

Michael "Mike" Wayne Gurley, 64, of Charlotte passed away October 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Main.  He was born on May 11, 1957 to the late Jake and Elizabeth Gurley.  He is also preceded in death by brothers, Jack William Gurley and Jerry Gurley; and his beloved pets, Baby Jane and Jake.  Mike was a longtime truck driver.  He...

Oct 17, 2021

Barry Scott Smith, 57, of Gastonia passed away on October 17, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on September 1, 1964 to Bonnie Brady Wilson and the late Ronald Smith.  Barry was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.  He loved making and building things in his spare time and also enjoyed visiting the mountains.

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Oct 15, 2021

Earnest "Mike" Pearson Jr. also known as "Shine", 52, of Gastonia passed away on October 15, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 31, 1968 to Earnest "Mikey" Pearson Sr. and Sue Elliott Pearson. Mike was a graduate of South Point High School where he played football and was the Defensive Player of the Year in 1987....

Oct 7, 2021

Steven Eric Brazell, 67, of Gastonia passed away October 7, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on April 4, 1954 to the late Roy and Margaret Goodman Brazell.  He is also preceded in death by his son, Daniel Joseph Brazell and special uncle, Elton Joseph Brazell.  He was a member of Living Hope Baptist Church where...

Sep 30, 2021

Marvin Lee Boswell, 48, of Gastonia passed away on September 30, 2021.  He was born on February 2, 1973 to Harold Boswell and the late Terry Medford Boswell.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Melissa Lynn Boswell.  Marvin was a member of Hillview Baptist Church.  He was currently employed with Carolina Specialty Transport and formerly employed...

Sep 29, 2021

Paul "Dean" Jenkins, 81, of Mt. Holly, passed away September 29, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on June 15, 1940 to the late Paul and Helen Withers Jenkins.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Barry Jenkins.  Dean was a very active member of Grace Baptist Church in Mt. Holly serving as a...

Sep 28, 2021

Beverly Bassett Benfield, 57, of Mt. Holly passed away on September 28, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 26, 1964 to the late Phillip and Virginia Bassett.  Beverly loved the outdoors; especially the mountains and camping.  She enjoyed drawing and Bob Ross paintings, working puzzles, and crosswords.  She had a green thumb for her...