Obituaries

May 2, 2020

Betty Lou Hester, 70, of Gastonia, passed away on May 2, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Healthcare. She was born in Gaston County on March 27, 1950, the daughter of the late Harvey Hamrick and Maude Mathis Hamrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Roy Dean Hester. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother....

Apr 30, 2020

Cynthia Lynn Carpenter “Cyndi”, 50, of Gastonia, passed away on April 30, 2020 at CaroMont Regional. She was born in Gaston County on June 22, 1969, the daughter of Sybil Ann Sanderson. Cyndi was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Carpenter, and a sister, Sharon Denise Knotts. She was a member of Upper Room Tabernacle in Gastonia. Cyndi had...

Apr 25, 2020

Lisa Anne Miller “Mel”, 55, of Mount Holly, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her residence. She was born on September 30, 1964 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Peggie Correll. Mel was the most positive person you could ever meet. She was inspiring to everyone she met and always found the best in people. Her smile...

Apr 24, 2020

David Michael Crews "Tootie", 38, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at CaroMont Regional. He was born in Gastonia on November 24, 1981, the son of Keith Mark Crews and Donna Broome Crews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elmer and Mary Kate Crews. David was a member of Promised Land Baptist Church and loved...

Apr 22, 2020

Hubert Wesley Hale "Wes", 52, of Mount Holly, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at CaroMont Regional. He was born in Cartersville, Georgia on September 24, 1967, the son of the late Troy Lewis Hale and Annie Elizabeth Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Marcia Godfrey and Jean Clay, and his...

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...