Obituaries

Aug 7, 2020

Gaylard “Sonny” Michael, 89, of Lowell, passed away on August 7, 2020. He was born in Mount Holly on July 20, 1931, the son of the late George and Delsenya Cruise Michael. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Robin Bradford Michael; brothers, Ted Michael, “Berma T” Michael; sisters, Betty Jean Clawson, and Gloria...

Aug 7, 2020

Doris Ann Dunn Johnson, 90, of Gastonia passed away August 7, 2020 at Peak Resources Pinelake in Carthage, NC.  She was born on May 13, 1930 to the late Walter and Ellen Dunn.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Clayton Johnson Sr.; siblings, Otis Dunn, Evelyn Dunn Miller, Clay Dunn, Joe Dunn, Betty Dunn Smith, Paul...

Aug 2, 2020

William "Bill" Robert Coleman, 76, of Matthews flew home to his guardian angel to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.  He was born  in Queens, NY on April 15, 1944 to the late Robert and Alice Hibberd Coleman.  Bill was a faithful longtime active member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church...

Aug 2, 2020

Faye Bishop Tompkins brought light into this world in Damascus, Virginia on October 16, 1927 and walked into her glorious sunset August 2, 2020.  The youngest of ten children, she was affectionately known as “Babe.”  Her family relocated to the Mt. Holly area while she was still in elementary school when her father helped build Sodyeco, where she later worked. ...

Aug 1, 2020

William Timothy Jones, 69, of Gastonia passed away August 1, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on November 13, 1950 to the late William and Virginia Moore Jones.  William was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was an active member of Chapel Grove Church of God.  In his spare time, he loved working on all makes and models...

Aug 1, 2020

Forrest "Roger" Mote Jr., 41, of Dallas passed away August 1, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on April 2, 1979 to the late Forrest Roger Mote Sr. and Rebecca Sue Haynie Mote.  Roger enjoyed fishing, racing, and cars; especially drag car racing at Shadyside Dragway.

Roger is survived by his sisters, Wanda Lavender and husband Scott and Sharon...

Jul 31, 2020

Paul Douglas Landers, 73, of Stanley, passed away on July 31, 2020. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia on November 13,1946, the son of the late Harold E. Landers and Mabel Patrick Landers. Paul served his Country in the United States Air Force, enjoyed visiting the mountains, traveling, and spending time with friends. In addition to his parents, he...

Jul 29, 2020

Martha Beck Calloway, 62, of Kings Mountain passed away July 29, 2020 at Missions Hospital in Asheville.  She was born on January 23, 1958 to the late James and Beulah Beck.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Beck, Jim Beck, Frank Beck, John Beck, and Tom Beck and sister, Georgia Mae Beck.  Also known as "Monk,"...

Jul 27, 2020

Matthew "Murph" Murphy, 53, of Charlotte passed away July 27, 2020 at Atrium Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Matthew also know as "Murph" was born on February 17, 1967 in Pittsfield, MA. to the late William and Irene Rogers Murphy. Murph was a self employed roofer and Loved all sports especially his Miami Dolphins, Boston Red Sox and the Boston...

Jul 25, 2020

James Eric Hughes, 53, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. He was born in Maiden on February 9, 1967, the son of James "Troy" and Connie Hughes. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Hollifield. Eric was a member of Finish Line Christian Center in Mount Holly, and founded the Woodturner's...

Jul 25, 2020

Johnny C. Barker, 77, of Mt. Holly passed away on July 25, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on August 15, 1942 to the late J.C. and Ila Mae Bost Barker.  Johnny enjoyed riding motorcycles and also loved guns, fishing, hunting, and shag dancing. Johnny also proudly served in the US Marine Corp. Services will be private.

Jul 25, 2020

William Lawrence Elmore, 88, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Knox County, Kentucky on May 3, 1932, the son of the late William and Nellie Shires Elmore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Colleen O'daniel Elmore; children, Danny Elmore,...

Jul 20, 2020

Jul 20, 2020

Terry Dale Hancock, 47, of Charlotte passed away July 20, 2020.  She was born on July 5, 1973 to Stan Hancock and Linda Beeler.  She is also preceded in death by her step father, Skip Beeler and her grandparents.  Terry was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt and had many great loving friends.  She was fiercely independent, free spirited, and...

Jul 19, 2020

Elizabeth Dulin Carpenter, 65, of Mount Holly, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born in Ohio, on September 19, 1954, the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Dulin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Jody Dulin and Donna Williams. She enjoyed playing Bingo and...

Jul 18, 2020

Edward "Ray" Andrews, 72, of Cramerton passed away July 18, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on September 16, 1947 to the late Ludie and Georgia Andrews.  Ray was a civic minded man previously serving as a police officer in both the Gaston and Mecklenburg counties during his career.  He grew up in Cramerton and loved his community.  He...

Jul 17, 2020

Deborah Delores Burky, 63, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020. She was deeply loved by her family and she will be missed. Deborah is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Christina Burky; daughter and significant other, Lynn Nicole Burky and Michael Hubbard; grandchildren, Makayla Yvonne Burky, Jasmine Cabe and husband Jeremy, Mikey...

Jul 17, 2020

Joan "Joanie" Kushinsky, 60, of Mount Holly passed away July 17, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.  Joanie was born on November 20, 1959 to the late Adolph and Verna Kushinsky in Marianna, Pa.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, Thomas, Vern, and John Kushinsky.  Joanie was a 36 year member at Liberty...

Jul 16, 2020

James "Allen" Wingate, 82, of Charlotte passed away July 16, 2020 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.  He was born on October 14, 1937 to the late Ralph "Bub" and Lillian Chapman Wingate.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Bobby Jean Goodwin.  Allen was in the Air National Guard.  He was a long time member of Paw...

Jul 15, 2020

Martha Louise Belcher "Nana", 56, of Mt. Holly passed away July 15, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on February 20, 1964 to Ira Vause and the late Curtis Vause.  Martha was a charter member of Baptist Tabernacle in Dallas.  Before she was sick, she enjoyed trips to the beach.  She loved her family dearly and being the jokester...