Obituaries

Apr 20, 2020

James Jimmy Jess Rowland, 30, of Mount Holly,  passed away on April 20, 2020 at Atrium Health, Charlotte. He was born in Gastonia on July 20, 1989, the son of Pauline Bell and the late Danny Rock Rowland. In addition to his Mother, Jess is survived by his daughter, Emmie Lou Rowland; grandmother, Ruby Bell;  brother, Caleb; and numerous aunts,...

Apr 16, 2020

Lonia Rebecca Clark, 76, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her residence. She was born in New Hanover County on September 22, 1943, the daughter of the late Merle Bell Clark and Pearl Edwards Clark. Rebecca was a very devoted Nanny and enjoyed bird watching, especially when the Cardinals were out. She was an avid basketball...

Apr 12, 2020

Tonia Denise Lineberger, 53, of Mount Holly, passed away on April 12, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1966 in Kendallville, Indiana, the daughter of Grover Pearson and Brenda Brewster. She later moved, and grew up in West Virginia before moving to North Carolina. She always looked forward to her yearly trips to Pigeon Forge. Tonia loved her family...

Apr 11, 2020

Pamela "Penny" Ann Weaver, 58, of Kings Mountain, passed away on April 11, 2020. She was born in Gaston County on April 3, 1962, the daughter of the late Teddy Delano Weaver, Sr. and Mildred McVickers Weaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tonya Ann Jones. Penny enjoyed the beach, loved her grandchildren,...

Mar 29, 2020

Ronnie James Jonas, 68, of Belmont passed away March 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Charlotte.  He was born on January 21, 1952 to Nellie Fox Jonas and the late Paul Adam Jonas.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Jonas.  Ronnie was very proud to be a Belmont native, he loved serving in his community by cutting...

Mar 29, 2020

Gregory Jon Pilley, 53, of Mount Holly, passed away on March 29, 2020. He was born on June 16, 1966, in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late Floyd Ray Pilley, Sr., and Sue Ross Pilley. Gregory was a very easy going and laid back gentleman who was a friend to everyone he met. He was a member of the...

Mar 27, 2020

Taylor Brown, 29, of Mt. Holly passed away March 27, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on April 19, 1990 to Patricia Brown and the late Timothy Brown.  John was an avid fan of Marvel movies, baseball, and the Carolina Panthers.  He was a dedicated friend to everyone that knew him.  He was a very empathetic and sensitive...

Mar 24, 2020

Mar 22, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" William Simmons, 81, of Belmont passed away March 22, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  He was born in Mt. Airy on January 30, 1939 to the late Sam and Nannie Collins Simmons.  He is also preceded in death by his foster parents, Author and Pearl Kirkman; son, Phillip Lynn Simmons; grandson, Guy Farmer; and foster...

Mar 18, 2020

Regina Clark Johnson, 64, of Gastonia, passed away on March 18, 2020 at Robin Johnson House. She was born in Gastonia on January 16, 1956, the daughter of the late Gary and Ethel Williams Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, whom she loved dearly, Curtis Robert Johnson; a sister,...

Mar 14, 2020

Charlene Annette Kiser, 61, of York, SC, passed away on March 14, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County on April 24, 1958, the daughter of the late James Clifford Kiser and Glennis Powers Kiser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Ritchie Watson. Charlene loved cats and traveling, especially to the mountains and...

Mar 10, 2020

It is with an extremely heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of the most incredible husband, father, granddaddy,  son, brother, uncle and friend, Billy Heath. Words cannot express the feelings to have a large piece of our heart taken so quickly.

To most of you; he was the funniest guy in the room and would bring a...

Mar 10, 2020

Mar 9, 2020

Gordon Darel Arnold II, 47, of Mount Holly, passed away on March 9, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, the son of Gordon Darel Arnold I and the late Joann Kiser.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his children, Pressley Morgan Mullins and husband Travis of Cherryville, Dakota Arnold, and Easton Arnold; sister, Michelle Burke; and...

Mar 8, 2020

Austin Hunter Leatherman, 26, of Gastonia passed away on March 8, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on January 14, 1994 to Stacy and Sandra Fraley Leatherman.  He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kirby Fraley; paternal grandfather, Benny Leatherman; and uncle, David Wheeler.  Austin will be well remembered for the love that he truly...

Mar 8, 2020

Barbara Hoyle Cheney, 76, of Gastonia passed away March 8, 2020 at Accordius Health in Gastonia surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 6, 1943 to the late Rev. Sherman and Elizabeth Lingerfelt Branch.  She is also preceded in death by her late husband, Robert "Bobby" Hoyle, and two grandchildren, Ethan Hoyle Wheeler and Sophia Reese Wheeler.  Barbara cherished...

Feb 28, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Hicks, 70, of Bloomingburg, NY passed away on February 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born on May 25, 1950 to the late Barbara Dykstra. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Deb. Dot enjoyed doing crafts and knitting, visiting the mountains, and fishing. She loved her family and her grandchildren.

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Feb 25, 2020

Blaine Lawing, 84, of Belmont passed away February 25, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on June 23, 1935 to the late John and Frankie Garrett Lawing.  He is also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Lawing and sister, Gwen Baucom.  Blaine was a previous Master at the Masonic Lodge in Belmont.  He had an avid love of...

Feb 25, 2020

Beverly Taylor Barley, 69, of Lincolnton passed away February 25, 2020 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  She was born on February 28, 1950 to the late Mark and Dorothy Sova Taylor.  She is also preceded in death by her brother in law, Cary Barley and her father and mother in law, Irvin and Harriet Barley.  Beverly...

Feb 16, 2020

William Scott Grant, Sr., 58, of Crouse, passed away on February 16, 2020 in Asheville, NC. He was born on April 12, 1961 in Mecklenburg County, the son of Peter and Myrtle Grant. William was a member of Alexander Memorial Baptist Church in Belmont, loved light houses, the mountains, the outer banks, and Civil War history. He also enjoyed farm...