Obituaries

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...

Jul 12, 2020

Dan Nester Houser, Jr., 87, of Stanley, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Burke County on January 9, 1933, the son of the late Dan Nester Houser, Sr., and Claudia Carswell Houser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bill Houser, W.G. Houser, Jimmy Houser, and...

Jul 7, 2020

Patsy Crenshaw Davis, 89, passed away on July 7, 2020. She was born on June 25, 1931, the daughter of the late Carl N. Crenshaw & Jennie Mae Miller. She was a member of Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, enjoyed playing golf at Cedarwood Country Club, playing bridge, & square dancing. Patsy loved her family and home. In addition to...

Jun 25, 2020

Jimmy Mitchell Kirby, 51, of Belmont passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on March 4, 1969 to George F. Kirby and Patricia "Pat" Kennedy Hope.  Jimmy was a hard working man.  He loved being with his friends and family, enjoyed NASCAR races, golfing, and pitching baseball with his son.

Survivors include his father, George...

Jun 25, 2020

Jun 20, 2020

Lori Ann Thurber, 66, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, on December 17, 1953, the daughter of Anna Irene Pereira and the late Frederick Leroy Bennett. Lori was a loving, devoted, and excellent mother and grandmother who loved to help others in any way...

Jun 19, 2020

Ervin A. Seeger, 80, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. He was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin on February 12, 1940, the son of the late Ervin F. Seeger and Edith Kuechenmeister Seeger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Seeger; and a sister, Edith Mae...

Jun 14, 2020

Dot Cannon, 88, passed away peacefully when she was given her wings by God on Sunday June 14, 2020 after a long season of declining health.  Born April 15, 1932, to Earl and Inez Kilpatrick Sparks of Gastonia, NC, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. In addition to her parents, she was...

Jun 14, 2020

Mrs. Carter, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her home.  Marta was born on March 29, 1949 in Fayetteville NC to the late Arthur Goodrid and Martha Griffin Keddy.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her stepfather, John Keddy; sister, Cheryl Nessler; brother, Wayne Keddy; niece, Candance Keddy; and grandparents,  Ruth...

Jun 14, 2020

Nancy Ann Combest, 83, of Mt. Holly passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on June 5, 1937 to the late William and Marion Feathers Henley.  She is also preceded in death by 7 of her siblings, Jim Henley, Dorothy Henley, Mary Murray, Dub Henley, Ernie Henley, Minnie Cheatham, and Patsy Oliver.  Nancy was...

Jun 4, 2020

Timothy Virlyn Tilson, 60, of Gastonia, passed away on June 4, 2020 at Caromont Regional Healthcare. He was born in Gaston County on February 7, 1960, the son of Shirley Owens Tilson and the late Virlyn Stanley Tilson. Timothy loved his daughter and enjoyed spending as much time with her as he possibly could. He enjoyed flying toy airplanes and...

May 21, 2020

Mary Alice Burrows "Alice", 69, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Peak Resources, Charlotte. She was born in Union County, South Carolina on February 20, 1951, the daughter of the late Paul and Doris Mize Deputy.

Alice is survived by her brother, Larry Dean Deputy; Aunt, Pansy Mize; Nephews, Jeff Deputy and wife Tracy, Tony Deputy,...

May 20, 2020

James "Zeke" Harold Baucom, Jr., 60, of Iron Station, passed away Wednesday May 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Pineville.  He was born on August 29, 1959 to the late James Harold Baucom, Sr. and Sylvia Caston Burris.

Zeke is survived by his step father, Robert Burris Sr.; sister, Debra Baucom; half brother, Robert Burris and wife Amy; niece, Brittney Inniss;...

May 16, 2020

Penny Gail Runyan, 63, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was born in Joliet, Illinois on January 10, 1957, the daughter of the late Garland and Audrey Benckendorf Hedrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Rickey Hedrick, Gary Hedrick, and Fritz Hedrick; and a sister, Susan Harris. Penny loved to...

May 9, 2020

Doris Lee Graham, 90, of Charlotte, entered heaven on May 9, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County on June 14, 1929, the daughter of the late Oscar and Bessie McClellan. Doris was a noble spirit and heaven received the sweetest Mother and Grandmother this past Saturday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel J. Graham, Sr.

Doris...

May 3, 2020

Fernando "Ferny" Sandoval, 21, of Mount Holly, passed away on May 3, 2020. He was born on August 7, 1998 in Reno, Nevada, the son of Manolo and Elba Sandoval. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gastonia. Ferny enjoyed playing basketball and baseball, fishing, golfing, and traveling. He was involved with providing service...