Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

After 44 years of marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomas "Tommy" Pannell, age 64, and Pauline Green Pannell, age 73, passed away within minutes of each other while holding hands on January 15, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Tommy was born on February 8, 1956 to the late Jack and Betty Jean Brandon Pannell.  Pauline was born on...

Jan 13, 2021

Marcia Denise Wyatt, 47, of Belmont passed away on January 13, 2021 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  She was born on September 26, 1973 to Bobby Dale Wyatt and the late Vickie Hawkins Thomas.  Marcia's faith was stronger than her fear.  She had a very big heart who loved her family and loved spending time...

Jan 13, 2021

Ranson B. Tarleton, 79, of Charlotte passed away January 13, 2021 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.  He was born on March 25, 1941 to the late Samuel and Mary Hagler Tarleton.  He is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.  Ranson was a dedicated hard working man and a good provider for his family.  In his younger years, he...

Jan 11, 2021

Carolyn Julia Winn White, 79, of Mt. Holly passed away on January 11, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on March 13, 1941 to the late Harvey and Margaret Mitchell Winn.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie White and her son, Phillip Bentley.  Carolyn was a member of First Baptist Church in Granite Falls. ...

Jan 9, 2021

Alma Marie Pagoota, 68, of Dallas passed away January 9, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on September 15, 1952 to the late Leo and Mary Hill Ash.  She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Robin Burr and Rita Boone.  Alma loved her Lord and Savior.  She was a great cook who...

Jan 8, 2021

Reba Irene Lowe Gibson, 94, of Dallas, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born in Knoxville, TN on March 7, 1926, the daughter of the late Frank and Addie Underwood Lowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Gordon Harold Gibson; son, Kenneth...

Jan 3, 2021

Curtis Erwin Thompson, Jr. of Charlotte, NC passed away on January 3, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center after complications from a heart attack one month prior.

Curty was born in Charlotte, NC on March 9, 1962 to Curtis Erwin Thompson, Sr. and Melva Greene Thompson. He is survived by his four children; Taylor Thompson (wife Christi),...

Jan 3, 2021

Carolyn Marie Auten, 66, of Mt. Holly passed away January 3, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on December 7, 1954 to the late Clarence and Sybil Cagle.  She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Auten; and son, Shannon Auten.  Carolyn was a loving and caring wife and mother.

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Dec 30, 2020

Lauren Elizabeth Collins, 49, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Carolina's Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born in Wilmington, NC on November 29, 1971, the daughter of the late Lonia Rebecca Clark. Lauren loved the beach and was employed with the city of Charlotte, where she was very dedicated to her job. She fought a...

Dec 30, 2020

Selwyn Elizabeth Ray, beloved infant daughter of Robert "Rob" Ray IV and Virginia "Ginny" Lynn DeBerry, of Belmont, went to be with her Lord on December 30, 2020. Even though her life was only 38 days, she was a true blessing to her parents and family. She was known as their "Angel" here on earth and was truly blessed with her presence. "Angel"...

Dec 26, 2020

Joshua Allen Medford, 32, of Dallas passed away on December 26, 2020 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington, NC.  He was born on September 10, 1988 to Robin Kathleen Medford.  Joshua is preceded in death by his brother, Cody Medford.  He was an avid Tar Heels fan, loved to play video games, and loved college basketball.  Joshua loved his Lord...

Dec 25, 2020

Audrey Anna  Shellman Johnston, born in Cramerton, NC in 1932, died peacefully at home on Christmas morning, 2020.  She attended Cramerton High School and UNCG.  Audrey was an accomplished pianist and a gifted artist in a variety of mediums, including watercolor, oils, and silk painting.  She shared her love of travel with friends and family during her trips throughout...

Dec 23, 2020

Roland Massengill Jr. age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 23, 2020. Roland was born in Munich, Germany on January 27, 1961 to the late Roland and Mary Capps Massengill. He was an employee of Freightliner and was to retire in January after 37 years. Roland loved anything outdoors. Whether it was hunting, fishing, boating, four wheeling or riding...

Dec 22, 2020

On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, God accepted Dad's earthly retirement request to retire with full benefits. Benefit package includes lots of family and friend reunions, a pain free body, and being in the presence of God and all of His children that have tried to follow Him the best they could. He was born on June 16, 1930 to the...

Dec 22, 2020

Be Still and Know I am God. Psalms 46:10

It is with deepest sorrow we announce Our most beloved Son, Brother, and friend, Zachary "Zach" Michael Miller, age 24, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2020.  He was born on June 5, 1996.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Dec 20, 2020

Alicia Michelle Tompkins Rector, 37, of Charlotte passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  She was born in Asheville, NC on April 29, 1983 to Randall Tompkins and Carolyn Mogridge Tompkins.  She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Corwin and Stella Bow Tompkins; maternal grandparents, John Clyde and Frances Louise Whitehead Mogridge; mother...

Dec 17, 2020

Lori Jean Wallen, 52, of Mt. Holly passed away on December 17, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  She was born on April 13, 1968 to Wanda Joyner Bragg and the late Jerry Bragg.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Peanut" Wallen.  She was a longtime member at North Main Baptist Church in...

Dec 14, 2020

Verona Lane Price Paulk, 78, of Stanley passed away December 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on November 10, 1942 to the late David and Edna Pierce Price.  She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Myers.  Verona was a member at Love Memorial Baptist Church.  She was retired from AT&T after 30 years of...

Dec 14, 2020

Carol Ann Ehambe, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 21, 1950, the daughter of the late Carl Henry Johnson and Louise Christine Hardwick. Carol was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gastonia; and the Order of the...

Dec 14, 2020

Alan J. Davis, age 91, of Charlotte, passed away on Monday December 14, 2020 at the White Oak Manor Rehab in Weddington, NC. Mr. Davis was born in Charlotte on June 12, 1929 to the late William Cleveland Davis and Flossie Caton Davis He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Patsy C. Davis. Alan was the...