Obituaries

Mar 22, 2019

Harold Bobby Burleson, 82, of Lowell passed away March 22, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on September 18, 1936 to the late Ira and Grace Hise Burleson.  Harold was one of 13 children and is also preceded in death by sisters, Joyce Louise Burleson, Faye Ledford, Anna Crews, Emma Gibbs, Nina Buchanan, and Martha Burleson; brothers, Tommy Burleson,...

Mar 22, 2019

Warren "Jeff" Jeffrey Johnston, 64, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born on June 28, 1954 in Charlotte, NC, the son of the late Donald Edward Johnston and Colleen Beattie Johnston. Jeff attended Harding High School in Charlotte and owned and managed his own exterminating service for many years. Jeff had a deep love for...

Mar 21, 2019

J.E. “Jake” Self Jr., 71, of Gastonia passed away March 21, 2019.  Jewel Edward, also known as “Jake” was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Jewel Edward Self Sr. and Eleene McNabb Self. Jake was also preceded in death by daughters, Rebecca Spears and Rhonda Self, wife Angela Self, and step-son Richard Dula and a grandchild Ashley Owen's. Jake...

Mar 18, 2019

Raymond Lacy Martin, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on August 6, 1927 in Crystal Hill, VA, the son of the late Harvey and Anna Mae Powell Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Elmer, F.H., Wesley, Peggy, Ethel,...

Mar 15, 2019

Marc Raymond Loyear, 60, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on May 29, 1958, the son of Rodney L. Loyear and Rachel Loyear. Marc served in the United States Navy for nine years and enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing. In addition to his parents,he is survived by his son and...

Mar 3, 2019

Feb 25, 2019

Donald "Don" Moffitt Kirby, 63, of Gastonia passed away February 25, 2019 at his residence.  Don was born on December 23, 1955 to the late Moffitt and Alice Faircloth Kirby.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Vallerie Kirby Pendred.  In his spare time, Don enjoyed being outdoors whether it be yardwork or camping in the mountains, hiking,...

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...

Jan 22, 2019

Jan 15, 2019