Obituaries

Feb 20, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Digh, 60, of Stanley passed away February 20, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on August 19, 1958 to the late Charles and Wilma Roberts Digh.  Chuck was a handyman that loved his pet dogs, Sandy and Mack.  He enjoyed the mountains and traveling and loved racing.

Survivors include his sister, LaNita Digh McGinnis; nieces,...

Feb 15, 2019

Rock “Rocky P” Perdue passed away the evening of Friday, February 15, 2019, at the age of 42. He was born August 5, 1976, to Ruth Ann (Milam) Gabauer, and grew up alongside his sister and brothers, Lisa (Perdue) Willett and husband Dale, Steve Perdue and his family Brannon Penrod and Kylee Perdue, Timmy Gabauer and wife Melissa, and Shawn...

Feb 14, 2019

Danny Ray Vanover, 62, of Stanley passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born on August 16, 1956 in Sullivan County, TN, the son of the late Walter Henley Vanover and Sarah Lillian Vanover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Terry Lynn Vanover, and a brother, Louis Vanover....

Feb 8, 2019

Manuel Marcos Cantu “Marcos”, 28, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center - Main, Charlotte. He was born on January 23, 1991 in Adrian, Michigan, the son of Ray Cantu and Adrienne P’simer. Marcos embraced life and was a loving father and son. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather,...

Feb 7, 2019

Lynn Tarpley Holcomb, 76, of Gastonia passed away on February 7, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on March 19, 1942 to the late Ralph and Edith Head Holcomb.  He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Holcomb.  Lynn pastored at various churches in the area including Northside Baptist Church in Gastonia, Harmony Baptist...

Feb 4, 2019

Linda Lee Taylor, 73, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Novant Healthcare in Charlotte. She was born on April 2, 1945 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of the late Leonard Whyment and Velda Pike Whyment. She was a lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Charlotte and a current member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church...

Feb 3, 2019

Richard "Rick" Herring, Jr., 53, of Kings Mountain passed away February 3, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on January 23, 1966 to Martha Trull Herring and the late Richard G. Herring, Sr.  He is also preceded in death by brothers, James "Jimmy" Herring, (infants) Nicky and Dickie Herring.  Rick loved to travel and vacation both the beach and...

Jan 30, 2019

Phyllis Farmer Stanton, 64, of Dallas passed away January 30, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  She was born on January 21, 1955 to the late Kenneth and Joanne Allen Farmer. She is also preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth Farmer Jr. and Gary Farmer.  Phyllis loved going to the beach.  She also enjoyed watching hummingbirds and had a love...

Jan 26, 2019

Judy Parker Erwin Hughes, 67, of Springwood, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Caromont Regional Healthcare. She was born in Gastonia on January 17, 1952, the daughter of the late John Henry Parker and Mary Ruby Mathis Parker. Judy was preceded in death by her husbands, Randy Lloyd Erwin and Dennis Hughes; son, Randall “Jay” Jefferson Erwin; sisters,...

Jan 26, 2019

Ronald "Pete" Perry Propst, 66, of Stanley, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on May 11, 1952 in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Grady Lewis Propst and Ella Mae Smith Propst. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Heaffner. Pete enjoyed...

Jan 25, 2019

Charles Ray Cooper, 69, of Lincolnton, NC passed away at home on January 25, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Charles was born on January 9, 1950 to the late Lydia R. Cooper and Charlie Cooper. He is also preceded in death by sisters, Joyce Warriax and Brenda Cochran; nephew, Douglas Cooper; and niece, Kristy Johnson. Charles worked his whole life...

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Jan 15, 2019

Jan 13, 2019

Thomas “Tommie” Rueben Vandiver, 80, of Stanley passed away peacefully January 13, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on October 22, 1938 to the late James and Lillian Fesperman Vandiver Sr.  He is also preceded in death by brothers, Jimmie and Milton “Van” Vandiver.  Tommie was well known in the racing industry beginning his...

Jan 12, 2019

Judith “Judy” Maria Holland, 67, of Dallas, passed away on January 12, 2019 at Hospice House of Kings Mountain. She was born in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of the late Harold Bertrum Hyslop, Sr. & Sarah Carpenter Hyslop. Judy enjoyed working with flowers and always had a pretty yard. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. In addition to her parents, she...

Jan 11, 2019

Mary "Frances" McAllister Kiser Singleton, 94, of Lincolnton passed away January 11, 2019 at the Brian Center in Lincolnton.  She was born on May 16, 1924 in Gaston County to the late John and Emma Whitner McAllister.  She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph Kiser and John Singleton; brother, Dennis Grier McAllister; and sister, Elizabeth McAllister Stowe. ...

Jan 11, 2019

Rosalie Butner Deese, 80, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born on April 18, 1938 in Stanly County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Virgin Butner and Valarie Gainey Butner. Rosalie retired from the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds office and always worked hard to take care of her children....

Jan 7, 2019

Eugene "Gene" Field White, 99, of Monroe passed away on January 7, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on April 22, 1919 in Harrisburg, PA. to the late Eugene and Hattie Neal White.  Mr. White is also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Frances White; son, Steve White; and son in law Bill Ditenhafer.  Mr. White...

Jan 4, 2019

Our beloved father, husband, and friend passed away peacefully on the evening of January 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. To his family he was Taylor; to all others who knew him, he was "Skip". Taylor Ribbeck, 96, was born in Buffalo, NY on December 22, 1922 to the late Florence and Rudolph Ribbeck. He attended schools in Buffalo...

Jan 2, 2019

Henry "Fred" Fredrick Thurston, 80, of Gastonia passed away January 2, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Fred was born on April 17, 1938 in Greenville, SC to the late William Henry and Dorea Emery Thurston.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bryant Thurston.  Fred was a longtime member of McAdenville Wesleyan Church.  He was also...