Obituaries

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...

Jun 8, 2021

Victoria Ellen Bonner finished her race in this life and entered into heaven on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was 76 years old and had been faithfully living for Jesus Christ for decades.

She is survived by her husband and soul mate of 30 years, Tom Bonner. Victoria and Tom had lived in Michigan, in Wilmington, NC,...

Jun 5, 2021

Lourdes Sarao, 65, of Gastonia, returned to our Heavenly Father on June 5, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 12, 1956 in Mexico to the late Jose Perez and Sofia Hernandez.  She is also preceded in death by three brothers. Lourdes was a member of Gardner Park Spanish Branch of The Church of Jesus...

Jun 2, 2021

Carolyn Jean Lewis, 78, of Gastonia passed away June 2, 2021 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.  She was born on April 30, 1943 to the late Albert and Esther Holt Allen.  She is also preceded in death by her son, Tony Lewis; daughters, Debbie Hansard, Rhonda Lewis, and Michelle Leatherman; and brothers and sisters, Doyle, William, Janette,...

Jun 1, 2021

Janet deCamp Miller Breese, 76, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2021. She was born in Erie, PA on May 4, 1945, the daughter of the late Gerard W. Miller and Mary deCamp Brackett Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother Veronica Merritt Miller, husband Edward William...

Jun 1, 2021

Jameson Marshall Dockery, 3 month old infant son of Jeri Leigh Dockery, passed away on June 1, 2021 at Levine Children's Hospital.  He was born on February 3, 2021. In addition to his mother, Jameson is survived by his sister, Jayda Dockery; grandparents, Dennis "Red" Dockery and Rhonda Leonard; great grandparents, Bill and Mary Leonard and Shirley Dockery; aunts,...

Jun 1, 2021

Jeffrey Wayne Hudspeth, 61 of Gastonia passed away on June 1, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on September 8, 1959.  Jeffrey was a small engine repair mechanic.  He enjoyed and loved his moped.  He also loved being outdoors and camping.  Jeffrey was a fanatic about cleaning his home.  The first thing he did each day was clean!...

May 28, 2021

Melva Greene Thompson, 85, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Carolina Caring Hospice House. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Honea Path, SC, the daughter of the late Carl and Geraldine Nally Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "TC" Thompson; a son, Curtis Thompson,...

May 15, 2021

Billy Frank Aycock, 89, passed away peacefully at his Charlotte, North Carolina residence after a prolonged illness. He served in the Marines and Navy until 1952 when he began an insurance career until retirement in 2001. He is preceded in death by parents, William and Stella; brothers, Jimmy, Rudolph, Stuart and grandson, Christopher.

He is survived by...

May 13, 2021

Infant Jack Oliver Dillon, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. Jack is survived by his parents, Sean Michael Dillon and Heather Whitney Hale; paternal grandparents, Jack and Diane Dillon; maternal grandmother, Lou Ann Hale; maternal grandfather, Ron Hale; and great grandmothers, Dorothy "Dot" Glaser, and Annmarie Craig.

Services are being held...

May 6, 2021

Vicki Lynn Sexton, 51, of Mt. Holly passed away May 6, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on March 27, 1970 to the late Jerry and Dottie Hively Parsons.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Jackie Parsons and sister, Phyllis Parsons Taylor.  Vicki enjoyed motorcycle riding with her husband and traveling all over...

May 1, 2021

Debra "Debbie" Jane Deal, 66, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Gaston County on August 11, 1954, the daughter of the late Charles Edgar Pearson and Vera Chapman Pearson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Dwight Pearson, and her canine companion,...

Apr 24, 2021

Kimberly Anne Gardner, 60, of Gastonia went home to be with her Heavenly Father and reunited with her loved ones on April 24, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on August 3, 1960 to the late Jimmy Elmore and Judy Ann Perkins Rollins.  She is also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Ollie...

Apr 21, 2021

GABRIEL ISSAC PAYNE of Mount Holly, NC, went home to be with Jesus and reunited with his loved ones including his Uncle Chris, on April 21, 2021. He was 17. Gabriel was born on January, 5, 2004, in Lawrence MA, brought home to be raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Gabriel is survived by his Mother, Bernadette Payne, his older sister,...

Apr 20, 2021

Hugh Allen Teague III, also known as "Hughie" or "Hootie",  27, of Burnsville, NC passed away April 20, 2021.  He was born in Spruce Pine, NC on April 24, 1993 to Hugh Allen Teague Jr. and Patricia Humbert Cooper.  He is preceded in death by his paternal Grandfather, Hugh Allen Teague Sr.  He attended Mountain Heritage High School and...

Apr 19, 2021

Peter (Pete) Dominic Ruffalo, Jr., rejoined our Heavenly Father on April 19th, 2021. Born May 4th, 1965 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Peter Dominic Sr. and Ann Marie (Zeno) Ruffalo of Cape Coral, Florida, He is survived by his two sons, Peter Dominic Ruffalo III and Nathan Michael Ruffalo of Portage, Wisconsin. Peter has...

Apr 18, 2021

Joseph Robles, 84 of Gastonia passed away April 18, 2021 at his residence with his faithful dog Snookie on his lap.  He was born on January 1, 1937 to the late Jose Robles Sr. and Rebecca Fierro Robles.  Joseph was a U.S. Army Veteran and was very proud to have served his country.  Joseph had 3 children with his...

Apr 17, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Timothy Burris Sr., 86 of Monroe, passed away April 17, 2021 at his residence with his son and daughter in law by his side.  He was born on October 21, 1934 to the late Roy and Jessie Fisher Burris.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Loren Burris and...