Obituaries

Jeffery "Big Jeff" Heavener Sr.

Jeffery "Big Jeff" Heavener Sr.

May 7, 2022

Jeffery "Big Jeff" Heavener Sr., 65, of Gastonia passed away on May 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.  He was born on March 15, 1957 to the late Reginald Heavener and Dorothy Clayton Heavener.  Jeff was very social and a friend to all he met.  He ejoyed a good cigar, older model cars and trucks, loved his Harley,...

Kenneth "Kenny" Dale  Hicks

Kenneth "Kenny" Dale Hicks

May 7, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Dale Hicks, 62, of Mt. Holly, passed away May 7, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on July 4, 1959 to the late George Hicks and Bobbie Hudson Hicks.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Phil Hicks and his sister, Susan Hicks.  Kenny was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired after 26 years.  He...

Louis Pierre Rose

Louis Pierre Rose

May 6, 2022

Louis Pierre Rose, 89, of Charlotte passed away May 6, 2022 at levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster.  He was born in Madrid, Spain on June 29, 1932 to the late Pilar L. Chenoz Brou Petret.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Brou, Rene Petret, Jean Claude Petret, and George Petret.  Louis loved scratch off's,...

Thuok Tuy

Thuok Tuy

May 6, 2022

Thuok Tuy was born in Battambang Cambodia on 6/07/1941.  She was married to a loving husband Sath Chap in 1957-who passed away in 2012. They are now reunited in heaven.  Thuok Tuy was  a homemaker for 8 children, five boys and three girls. She was immersed in taking care of her family and was an active participant in Buddhist community...

James "Jim"  Carl Huggins

James "Jim" Carl Huggins

May 3, 2022

James “Jim” Carl Huggins, 65, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his home in Mount Holly, NC. He was born on April 29, 1957, in Mecklenburg County to Richard Lee Huggins and Marlene Wallace Huggins.

Jim worked in broadcast radio and television for the majority of his career, and he enjoyed spending his free time with family. He...

John  "Nelson" Paulk

John "Nelson" Paulk

Apr 30, 2022

John "Nelson" Paulk, 94, of Kings Mountain passed away April 30, 2022.  He was born on November 18, 1927 to the late Marvin Calvin & Alma Morgan Paulk.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Verona Price Paulk; his brothers, Marvin Leroy Paulk and William Loftin, Jr.; his son, Mark Paulk; and stepdaughter; Sherry Myers-Nelson. ...

Eugene "Gene" Ziegler

Eugene "Gene" Ziegler

Apr 25, 2022

Eugene "Gene" Ziegler, 66, of Stanley passed away April 25, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  He was born on November 22, 1955 to the late James and Sarah Byers Ziegler.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Thea Zarella.  Gene was a devout man of God who loved his Lord and loved pastoring.  He was a...

John Benjamin Rikard

John Benjamin Rikard

Apr 23, 2022

John Benjamin Rikard, 45, of Belmont passed away April 23, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on December 16, 1976 to Jeffrey Ray Rikard and Sandra Robinson Bingley.  John was a loving father, son, brother, and friend.  He was employed as a Superinterdent by Capps Construction & Plumbing, Inc.  He enjoyed his job where he developed many...

Dave  W. Johnson

Dave W. Johnson

Apr 22, 2022

Dave W. Johnson, 60, passed away April 22, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  He was born on June 16, 1961 to the late Walter Johnson and Daisy Shiflett Johnson.  Dave enjoyed fishing, cutting grass for his neighbors and his family, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his companion, Pamela Duncan; stepchildren, Oliver Duncan, Brandy Grammer, Courtney...

Barbara Jean Ballard

Barbara Jean Ballard

Apr 17, 2022

Barbara Jean Ballard, 76, of Charlotte passed away April 17, 2022 at The Citadel at Myers Park.  She was one of three children, born on October 28, 1945 to the late Joseph and Daisy Honeycutt Kanipe.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of 38 years in 1998, Gordon Neil Ballard and also her pet, Scooter.  Barbara retired...

Karen Harris Wilson

Karen Harris Wilson

Apr 14, 2022

Karen Wilson, 60, of Gastonia, NC, surrounded by family, transitioned peacefully on April 14, 2022.  She was born April 4, 1962, in Gastonia, NC to the late Cicero and Margaret Harris of Lowell, NC.

Karen is survived by three children, William Wilson of Gastonia, NC, Billy Wilson of Spartanburg, SC, and Linda Wilson of Gastonia, NC; three grandchildren, Cameron Wilson,...

William "Randall" Burleson

William "Randall" Burleson

Apr 7, 2022

William "Randall" Burleson, 68, of Stanley passed away April 7, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on December 8, 1953 to the late Ned and Floranell Burleson and is also preceded in by his brother, Leslie Burleson.  He was a member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church in Stanley where he played Peter in the Easter Drama for many years. ...

Homer  Earl Hornsby III

Homer Earl Hornsby III

Apr 5, 2022

Homer Earl Hornsby III, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on April 5, 2022 to Timothy J. Campbell and Kandice Nicole Brown.  A beautiful baby boy that touched so many lives in such a short time.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his brothers, Conner Campbell and Noah Campbell; sisters,...

Jerry Owensby

Jerry Owensby

Apr 4, 2022

Jerry Owensby, 60, of Gastonia passed away on April 4, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on June 22, 1961 to the late Melvin Jerry Owensby Sr. and Mary Mathis Owensby.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Joe Owensby and sister, Mary Ramsey.  Jerry was always full of life and a hard worker.  He...

Peggy Fowler Smith

Peggy Fowler Smith

Apr 2, 2022

Peggy Fowler Smith, 88, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, with her family close by.  She was born on October 12, 1933 to the late Durvin Fowler and Evie Miller Fowler.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Smith. 

While Peggy was employed in several jobs throughout her life, her main tasks...

Debbie Abernathy Branch

Debbie Abernathy Branch

Apr 2, 2022

Debbie Abernathy Branch, 62, of Stanley passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on August 17, 1959 to the late Ralph Abernethy and Evelyn Cagle Abernethy.  She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph Dennis Abernathy and Miles David Abernathy.  Debbie was employed at South Point Family Practice in Belmont.  She was a...

Richard Peter McCoy

Richard Peter McCoy

Mar 30, 2022

Richard Peter McCoy Sr., 72, of Belmont passed away March 30, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Shelby, NC.  He was born on August 1, 1949 to the late Elmer McCoy and Mildred Helm McCoy.  Richard was born in Rochester, New York and has also lived in Pamona, CA., Las Vegas, NV., and most recently Belmont, NC.  During his career...

Patricia Ann Abee

Patricia Ann Abee

Mar 29, 2022

Patricia Ann Campbell Abee, 77, of Monroe passed away on March 28, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on August 12, 1944 to the late George and Marjorie Campbell.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Abee; son, Robert Lamar; and brothers, Robert Campbell and Gary Campbell.

Patricia was compassionate about God and her family. ...

Donna Bryan Dayton

Donna Bryan Dayton

Mar 26, 2022

Donna Bryan Dayton, 61, of Lowell passed away March 26, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on January 18, 1961 to the late Clyde and Virginia Bryan.  She is also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Chloe Spoon.  Donna loved going hunting with her husband, loved her dogs, and enjoyed watching football and racing.  She was involved in Revolutionay...

Hazel Aileen Craig

Hazel Aileen Craig

Mar 22, 2022

Hazel Aileen Walker Craig, 86, of Cramerton passed away March 22, 2022 at Accordius Health in Gastonia.  She was born on October 18, 1935 to the late John and Lola Walker.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Craig; her sons, Russell Wright and Charles Wright; brother, Junior Edwards; sister, Maxine Brown; son in law, Curt Meeler;...