Obituaries

Aug 20, 2021

Misael Alberto Hernandez, 35, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. He was born in El Salvador on June 22, 1986, the son of Misael Aguirre and Paola DeJesus Hernandez Aparicio. Misael was a member of Iglesia Pentecostal El Tabernaculo De Poder, Charlotte. He loved going to Church, visiting the lake, and having cookouts. Misael was a...

Aug 20, 2021

Brooklyn "Brook" Michelle Foster, 24, of Belmont passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2021.  She was born on May 13, 1997 to Charlie Foster and Donna Lutz.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Roger and Kathy Foster and grandfather, Burris Lutz.  Brook loved the outdoors, fishing, and deer hunting. She also enjoyed drawing and coloring. She never...

Aug 18, 2021

Anna Grayson Sanders, 21, of Belmont passed away on August 18, 2021.  She was born on October 14, 1999 to Richard Wayne Sanders and Cynthia Lynn Good Norris.  She is preceded in death by her step father, Jeffrey Norris; grandparents, Bobby and Juanita Sanders; and grandfather, Thomas "Tom" Good.  Anna attended South Point High School.  She was employed by Glenway Premium...

Aug 14, 2021

Nancy Pritchard Moore, 76, of Mt. Holly passed away August 14, 2021 at Stanley Total Living Living Center.  She was born on July 27, 1945 to the late Raymond and Betty Ross Pritchard.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Tony M. Moore and brothers, Johnny, Tommy, Mickey, and Andy Pritchard.  Nancy...

Aug 13, 2021

Marlin Edward Davis, 69, of Gastonia passed away August 13, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was one of 13 children born on February 16, 1952 to the late Laymon and Justine Davis.  He is also preceded in death by his very special friend, Richard Shuler.  Marlin loved race cars and older collection cars.  He was a very...

Aug 10, 2021

Theresa "T.C." Lanier, 54 of Gastonia passed away August 10, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 30, 1967 to the late Jesse Lanier Sr. and Linda Martin Lanier.  T.C. was a hard worker who loved her family and her grandchildren. She was employed by Dollar General as an Assistant Manager.  In her spare time,...

Aug 8, 2021

Kirsti A. Smith was called into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and entered Heaven on Sunday August 8, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born in Virrat, Finland on November 23, 1943, to Elmer and Ellie Asunmaa. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her eldest brother, Aatos Asunmaa of...

Aug 4, 2021

Dilon Scott Erlandson, 26, of Gastonia, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville. He was born in Ventura, CA on January 21, 1995, the son of Gregory Scott Erlandson and Denette Metz Erlandson. In addition to his parents, Dilon is survived by his brothers, Trever Erlandson and Jake Erlandson; his grandmother, Shirley...

Aug 3, 2021

Mary Nell Ouzts Hayes, 97, passed away on August 3, 2021 at Woodlawn Haven Nursing Home in Mt. Holly. She was born in Lavonia, GA on February 22, 1924 to the late James and Mattie “MawMaw” Ouzts. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Guy Malcolm Hayes; brothers, Charles Ouzts, Clyde Ouzts, Clarence Ouzts, Robert Ouzts, William...

Aug 2, 2021

Kent Anthony Lanier, 39, of Charlotte passed away on August 2, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on August 13, 1981 to the late Kenneth and Sheila Lanier.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his uncle, Leeboo Melton and grandmother, Mildred Sue Hall.  Kent loved driving and listening to rap...

Aug 1, 2021

Mary Susanna Norris, age 74, passed away Sunday August 1, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Norris was born in Marianna, Pa. on July 17, 1947 to the late Adolph and Verna Kushinsky. Mary was preceded in death by her husband John Norris, son Joseph "Joe" Norris and also 4 brothers and a sister. She was 1 of 9 children....

Jul 30, 2021

Kenneth Ray Sisk, 65, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Robin Johnson Hospice House. He was born in Gaston County, on September 17, 1955, the son of the late Robert and Lena Stuart Sisk. Kenneth loved hunting, fishing, and riding motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons. In his youth, he enjoyed competing in dirt track racing...

Jul 28, 2021

William “Bill” H. Brady, 79, of Mt. Holly passed away on July 28, 2021 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC.  Bill was born on December 21, 1941 to the late Clarence and Blanche Curriden Brady and was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Cooper Brady.  Bill attended Catawba Heights Baptist Church.  He was a 32nd Degree...

Jul 26, 2021

Grover "Pete" Allen Pearson Jr., 54, of Jonesville, SC passed away on July 26, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on June 19, 1967 to Grover Allen Pearson Sr. and Brenda Brewster.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Tonia Lineberger.  Pete loved to play his guitar and listen to loud music as well as horseback...

Jul 23, 2021

Heidi Camille Dieckman, 39, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, at CaroMont Regional. She was born on July 27, 1981, in Rutherfordton, the daughter of Sandra Vanopstal Dieckman, and the late James Norbert Dieckman. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Aaliyah Pope, and cousin, Julia Hagan.

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Jul 13, 2021

Christina Annette Holt (November 8th, 1971 - July 13th, 2021), daughter of Madam Johnsie Rebecca Brevard and the late Raymond Lee Brown, was born in Brooklyn, New York. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. She adopted her passion to sing from her mother, as she taught her the art of music. She traveled with...

Jul 4, 2021

Jerry Wayne Brigman, 80, of Rockingham, North Carolina went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Jerry was born on July 11, 1940 in Rockingham, North Carolina to the late Frank and Pearl (Stein) Brigman.

Jerry graduated from Rohanen High School in 1959.  He retired from Sandhurst/Sara Lee Hosiery after more than...

Jul 1, 2021

For my beloved wife, companion, and best friend for life,

Linda Sandra Mint

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Linda Sandra Mint, of Mt Holly, North Carolina, on July 1, 2021, at the age of 72.

Linda was born Nov.15,...

Jun 17, 2021

Jeffrey Lynn Miller, 66, of Mount Holly, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Bryan, Ohio on August 22, 1954, the son of Yovonnah Lanius Miller and the late Orville Raymond Miller. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Miller. Jeffrey enjoyed life and loved...

Jun 10, 2021

Paul "Gabagaman" Kermode, 70, of Mt. Holly passed away on June 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born in Newark, NJ on December 18, 1950 to the late Frederick and Murel Ehmann Kermode.  Paul was a retired U.S. Army Veteran serving in Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) operator.  He loved...