Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Brooke "Brookie" Nicole Austin, 27, of Mt. Holly passed away on December 3, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 2, 1994 to James Austin and Tina Whitehead Young. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Gordon Austin and step-father, Marlowe Young. Brooke enjoyed participating in the Gaston County and Mecklenburg County Special Olympics and...

Dec 3, 2021

James “David” Sinclair, 57, passed away December 3, 2021 at LevineDickson Hospice House in Huntersville. David was born in Charlotte onDecember 13, 1963 to John “Fred” Sinclair and Marilyn EntzmingerSinclair. David grew up in Calvery Baptist Church inCharlotte. He was a lover of all music but his love was playing thedrums. He was very family oriented and loved spending time...

Nov 24, 2021

Sarah "Cordie" Armstrong, also known as "Ma'ams", 85, of Belmont passed away on November 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. Cordie was the last surviving of six children. She was born on October 30, 1936 to the late Rev. Robert Lee Hardin and Estelle Mullins Hardin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, former President & CEO...

Nov 21, 2021

Bounthong Sengmany, 73, of Belmont passed away on November 21, 2021, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.  He was born in Laos on February 2, 1948.  Bounthong attended the Lao-Thai Baptist Church in Charlotte.  He enjoyed fishing, and going to the flea market, but especially loved his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his son, Tony Sengmany and...

Nov 18, 2021

Gordon Ray Combest, 85, of Mt. Holly passed away on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on August 20th, 1936 to the late Norman Combest and Virginia Sloan.  He is also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Combest.  Gordon was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gastonia.  He enjoyed working...

Nov 18, 2021

Jewel Elizabeth Freeman, 90, of Stanley passed away on November 18, 2021 at Novant Health Huntersville. She was born on August 14, 1931 to the late William Henry Mullis and Bertha Rumfelt Mullis. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Archie Freeman; son in law, Terry Caldwell; and half-brother Truit David Ryan.

Survivors include her...

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...