Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mark Christopher Edens
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.
Matthew "Matt" Byrd
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...
Terry Wayne Helton
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...
Carolyn Ann "Grammy" Robinson
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...
Martha Jean Jennings Duckworth
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...
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