Obituaries

Feb 10, 2020

Martha Ree Smith Brown, of Gastonia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 10, 2020 at the age of 86.  Martha was born on July 28, 1933 to the late Charlie B. and Katherine Edwards Smith.  In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Walter J. Brown.  Martha...

Feb 5, 2020

Mrs. Patsy Ann Bush, 66, of Belmont, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born in Kings Mountain on April 9, 1953, the daughter of the late Otis Junior Allison and Lola Eurmanie Allison.

Patsy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Glenn E. Bush; children, Teddy Bush, Rocky Bush;...

Feb 4, 2020

James B. Hanson , 86, of Mt. Holly, NC, formerly of Wytheville, VA., passed away Feb. 4, 2020 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

James “Jim” was the only child of the late Mary E (Yanosko) Hanson and James D. Hanson, both of Greensburg PA.  Jim graduated from Greensburg High School, Class of 1951.  He proudly served in the US...

Feb 2, 2020

Jason Russell Hinkley, 47, of Peachland passed away January 23, 2020 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.  He was born in Hartford, Connecticut on March 5, 1972 to Doreen Hinkley and the late Russell Hinkley.  Jason was an all around great guy that impacted the lives of every person he met.  He will truly be missed by all...

Feb 1, 2020

Theodore Thomas Bobbitt, "Tom", of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away in his home on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at the age of 77. Tom was born in Ohio to parents Theodore Thomas Bobbitt Jr. and Katheryn Gray Crull. He grew up in Bamburg, South Carolina, Graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and lived most of his life in Columbia, SC. Three...

Jan 30, 2020

Hannah Ann Abernathy Pier, 25, of Stanley passed away on January 30, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on August 1, 1994 to Steve and Melissa Mauney Abernathy.  She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ralph and Evelyn Abernathy.  Hannah attended Brown Town Freewill Baptist Church in her early years and later attended Catawba Heights...

Jan 26, 2020

William Wayne Stout, 67, of Gastonia, passed away on January 26, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. He was born on October 15, 1952, in Banner Elk, the son of the late Samuel David Stout and Dorothy Rebecca Gardner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 6 month old son, William David Stout; brothers, Roy Sam...

Jan 23, 2020

Gloria Ann Sims, 83, of Mount Holly, passed away on January 23, 2020. She was born in Rock Hill, SC on December 26, 1936, the daughter of the late Raymond Butler Turney and Clinnie McGee Turney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Marion K. Sims; son, Charles (Eddie) E. Moss,...

Jan 22, 2020

Ronald "Ron" Leon Waddle, 73, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Columbus, Indiana on October 7, 1946, the son of the late William Marvin Waddle and Lucille Hatton Waddle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, Gerry Waddle and Teresa Crosby. Ron served...

Jan 19, 2020

Jan 18, 2020

Wanda Kay Plyler, 64, of Mooresville, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Cabarrus County on May 3, 1955, the daughter of the late William Luther Byrd, Sr. and Gladys Mann Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William Byrd and Mike Byrd. Wanda was a...

Jan 4, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Morgan Brooks, 77, of Mt. Holly passed away January 4, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on March 31, 1942 to the late David and Margaret Costner Morgan.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of 13 years, Jimmy R. Brooks and her brother, Dennis L. Morgan.  Pat enjoyed spending her spare time solving word...

Jan 4, 2020

Howard “Pete” Sylvanus Sellers, born on January 8, 1925 to Dora Ellen Neil Sellers and Jerome Jackson Sellers passed away at home on January 4, 2020, a few days shy of his 95th birthday. Raised in Cherryville, NC, Pete is best known for his service station, Sellers Texaco Service, and car lots, Sellers Used Cars, both of Belmont and McAdenville,...

Dec 30, 2019

Louise Marie Hunt, 67, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was born in Gastonia on June 24, 1952, the daughter of the late Ruben and Marjorie Jenkins Rhyne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Vernon. Louise was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church, McAdenville, and loved her grandchildren....

Dec 30, 2019

William Lawrence Kennedy, 83, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Miami, Florida on March 20, 1936, the son of the late Lawrence Dunne Kennedy and Deborah Reese Kennedy. William retired from the Metro Dade Sheriffs Office "Miami Vice" squad in 1980 and moved to Hendersonville, NC where he opened...

Dec 25, 2019

Melissa Lynn Willard, 61, of Maiden, passed away on December 25, 2019 at the Brian Center, Gastonia. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 8, 1958, the daughter of the late John Willard and Neva Thomas Herms. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dickie Scott. Melissa enjoyed reading, cross stitch, visiting the...

Dec 24, 2019

Dorothy Lee (Robinson) Hensley “Granny Dot”, 66, of Gastonia, was reunited with her late husband, Jerry, on December 24, 2019 after an unexpected and brief illness. She was born in Gastonia on January 16, 1953, the daughter of the late John Talmadge Robinson and Artie Lee Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 22, 2019

Luther Fox, 76, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. He was born on February 11, 1943 in Yancey County, the son of the late Buck Eli and Cora Briggs Fox. Luther enjoyed playing golf and poker.

Luther is survived by his daughter, Cynthia R. Fox; brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Charlotte Fox; brother,...

Dec 15, 2019

Norma Gillming, born to a humble life on a farm in rural Nebraska but with the touch of God, became a person of renown. In days 417-4967581 when very few women went to college, Norma graduated from Kearney State with an undergraduate degree and then with two Master's degrees from Missouri State University. She taught for over 25 years at...

Dec 13, 2019

Joyce Hester Winkler 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 13, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Born November 3, 1929 in Gaston County to the late Samuel Jeffrey Hester and Zola Romines Hester, she was retired from the Caldwell Co. School System as a custodian at Gamewell Elementary School. A member...