Obituaries

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...

Dec 10, 2019

James "Darrell" Green, 65, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at CaroMont Regional. He was born in Gaston County on February 10, 1954, the son of the late Thomas Roscoe Green, Sr. and Inez Jones Green. In addition to his parents, Darrell was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Roscoe Green, Jr., and Douglas Green. Darrell...

Dec 7, 2019

Johnny Ross Pritchard, 65, of Belmont passed away December 7, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Johnny was born on June 11, 1954 to the late Raymond and Betty Ross Pritchard.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Andy Pritchard, Luther "Mickey" Pritchard, and Tommy Pritchard.  Johnny had an avid love of fishing and enjoyed collecting coins.  He...

Dec 6, 2019

Marvin "Wayne" Jenkins, 60, of Belmont passed away December 6, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on March 23, 1959 to the late Roy and Sarah Jenkins.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Bo Jenkins and Tony "Fat Cat" Caskey.  Wayne was a member of Holiness Church in Belmont.  He loved his church and...

Dec 3, 2019

Effie Lee Miller, 80, of Mt. Holly passed away December 3, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on April 27, 1939 to the late Willie and Sarah Mudd.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joseph Thomas Miller, Sr. who recently also passed away in October 2019; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.  Effie worked...

Dec 2, 2019

Shirley Irene Turner, 82, of Mt. Holly passed away December 2, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC.  She was born on January 6, 1937 to the late Woodrow and Edna Dameron.  She is also preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Junior P. Turner; her brother, Bill; and sister, Betty.  After 30 years of service,...

Nov 30, 2019

Larry Wayne Brown, 53, of Gastonia passed away November 30, 2019.  He was born on May 28, 1966 to Larry Thomas Brown and the late Francis Bell Mayhue.  Larry was a past attendee of Liberty Baptist Church.  He loved music, playing his guitar, and writing songs.  He also enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include sons, Christopher "Chris" Wayne Brown and Austin Eden...

Nov 27, 2019

Nov 20, 2019

Richard Harold Shuler, 75, of Mt. Holly passed away November 20, 2019 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas.  He was born on December 16, 1943 to the late Ed and Mollie Crisp Shuler.  He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Junior, Calvin, and Clayton Shuler and sisters, Mae Brown, Hazel Cogsdill, Zelma Wright, and Edie Cowart. ...

Nov 19, 2019

Timothy Howard Engle, 56, of Mount Holly, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was born in Lincoln, IL on May 25, 1963, the son of the late Paul and Betty Michels Engle. Timothy was the owner and operator of Engle Heating and Air Conditioning and was a member of the West Gate Masonic Lodge in Charlotte. He enjoyed...

Nov 18, 2019

Donald "Don" Roy Costner, 85, of Dallas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 18, 2019. He was born in Gaston County on May 7, 1934, the son of the late Roy Hope Costner and Mabel Eastwood Costner. Don was a longtime member of Spencer Mountain Baptist Church and currently a member of Plainview Baptist Church....

Nov 11, 2019

Margaret O'Brien Holder, 72, of Mt. Holly passed away November 11, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 2, 1947 to the late Raymond and Elene Scott O'Brien.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Larry Holder and her brother, Raymond Francis O'Brien.    In her spare time, Margaret was an excellent cook,...

Nov 11, 2019

Mary "Edith" Flesher, 79, of Midland passed away November 11, 2019 at her granddaughter's home in Clover, SC.  Edith was born on September 23, 1940 to the late James and Ruth Little Nance.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Flesher; brothers, Harold Nance, Reese Nance, Earl Nance, and Jimmy Nance; and sister, Frances Fisher.  Edith...

Oct 30, 2019

Daron Wayne Martin, 45, of Mount Holly, passed away on October 30, 2019 at CaroMont Regional, Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County on April 8, 1974, the son of Joyce Ann Martin and the late Robert "Bob" Lee Charles. In addition to his mother, Daron is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Taylor and Julius Beckham IV; grandchildren, Blair...

Oct 22, 2019