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Deonte Wesley Thomas
Sep 14, 2023
Deonte Wesley Thomas, age 39, of Charlotte, passed away suddenly on Sept. 14, 2023. Deonte was born in Washington DC on July 4. 1984 to the late Cliffton Norris and Linda Kay Davis. Deonte was a lover of music, spending time with his family including, his daughter, brother, nieces and nephews. He enjoyed his work and being outside. He was...
Hazel Hyde Hayes
Sep 10, 2023
Hazel Lorene Hyde Hayes, 91, of Gastonia, died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Peak Resources in Gastonia.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 15,2023, at Love Memorial Baptist Church, where Hazel was a member, with Rev. Mike Criswell officiating. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery.
Born on April 19, 1932, in Graham County, N.C. Hazel...
James Robert Randolph
Sep 5, 2023
James Robert Randolph, 65, of Mt. Holly passed away on September 5, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on July 4, 1958 to the late Robert Brittian Randolph and Gwendolyn Cochrane Brewer. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Judith Randolph and his brother, Bill Randolph. James attended Unity Baptist Church with his wife...
Harold Rudy Phillips
Sep 3, 2023
Harold Rudy Phillips, 79, of Belmont passed away on September 3, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born on June 30, 1944 to the late Cris Phillips and Wit Jones Phillips. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Vivian Parks; son, Patrick Jasper; a grandson, A.J. Parks; and his brothers, Herman and Hampton Phillips. Harold...
Howard "Smokey" Marvin Norris
Aug 30, 2023
Howard "Smokey" Marvin Norris, known affectionately as Paw-Paw, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC, at the age of 92. He was born on December 8, 1930, in Gaston County, NC to the late Alex Norris and Doshia Elizabeth Shelton. Howard was an adored husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose absence...
Garrett Lee Canipe, Sr
Aug 26, 2023
Garrett "Gary" Lee Canipe Sr, 76, of Bessemer City, NC passed away August 26, 2023 at Highland Heights Health & Rehab in Gastonia. Gary was born February 22, 1947 in Stanley County, NC to the late Foy Lee Canipe and Blanch Burr Canipe. He was a US Navy serving in Vietnam. Gary loved to vacation with his family in Myrtle...
Trinity Scot Deese
Aug 25, 2023
Trinity Scot Deese, 34, of Charlotte passed away on August 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 18, 1989 to Iris Tessenar and the late Wayne Deese. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Tiffiny Deese. Trinity grew up in Belmont and was a graduate of South Point High School. After high school, he graduated...
Don Michael Baucom
Aug 25, 2023
Don Michael Baucom, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2023, at Atrium Health Charlotte. Mike was born on March 17, 1943, in Hamlet, NC and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Throughout his life, Mike accomplished many things and had a lasting impact on those around him. He was known...
Joyce Brittain Ballard
Aug 20, 2023
Joyce Brittain Ballard, 88, born in Burke County, NC on March 17, 1935 to the late Pinkney Brittain and Tempie Miller Brittain, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2023, at her residence in Dallas, NC. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents,...
Ethel Mae Hannah
Aug 14, 2023
Ethel Mae Hannah, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, age 97, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully at her residence on August 14, 2023. She was born on June 7, 1926 to the late Floyd and Candace Beam Lingerfelt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Hannah; children, Della, Gene, Tammy, and Tommy; and her daughter...
Donald P. Miller
Aug 2, 2023
Donald P. Miller, 80, of Mt. Holly, passed away on August 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born on July 12, 1943, in Gaston County, NC to the late Willie Paul Miller and Ocie Perkins Miller. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dan Miller and Gary Miller.Donald was an incredible individual who...
Kimberly L. Cloninger
Jul 31, 2023
Kimberly L. Cloninger, known lovingly as Kim, has left this world on July 31, 2023, leaving behind countless memories and a deep void in the hearts of her loved ones. Born on June 11, 1989, in Gaston County, NC, Kim's journey was filled with love, joy, and a vibrant spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her.Kim was...
Corliss Lynn Wethington
Jul 26, 2023
Corliss Lynn Wethington, 77, of Mt. Holly, peacefully passed away at her residence on July 26, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Paul Wagley and Gladys McFarland Wagley. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn Aikens. Corliss was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose memory...
Carroll "Don" Donald Diegert
Jul 16, 2023
Carroll Donald Diegert, lovingly known as Don, given name at birth, Carroll Donald Douglas II, passed away on July 16, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was born on March 18, 1963, in South Charleston, West Virginia to Montena Diegert Worley and the late Raymond Diegert. Don's passing is deeply mourned by his family and friends.Don...
Charles "Hank" Hansford Mace
Jul 14, 2023
Charles "Hank" Mace, 64, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 14, 2023.
He was born on Dec. 9, 1958, in Charleston, W.V., to the late Kenneth and Ada Mace. Hank moved to Charlotte in 1972 with his family, where he attended West Mecklenburg High School. Shortly after graduating in 1977, he married his high school sweetheart, Lisa....
James "Mickey" Michael Gordon
Jul 11, 2023
James Michael Gordon "Mickey", 71, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late James Franklin Gordon and Ola Rainwater Gordon. He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, grandpa, and uncle. Mickey was preceded in death by both parents, James and...
Mae Sheehan
Jul 6, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Mae Sheehan, passed suddenly after a short illness on July 6, 2023. She leaves behind her partner, Frank Cormier, and three daughters, Terry Sheehan-Civitarese, Cyndee Sheehan, and Christine Auricchio, as well as three sons-in-law, six grandchildren, one granddaughter-in-law, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
For over 30 years, Mae was the owner of Benn-Benn's Italian...
Rusty Lee Barker
Jul 5, 2023
We are deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of our beloved father and friend, Rusty Lee Barker, due to a motorcycle accident on July 5, 2023. Rusty was born on April 1, 1972, in Gastonia, NC to Marvin and Sandra (Hewitt) Barker. He graduated from Ashbrook High School in 1990 and then went on to graduate from UNC-Charlotte with...
Chris M Smith
Jun 30, 2023
Chris M Smith, 41, of Huntersville, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2023. Chris was born on January 25, 1982 to Kenneth and Karen Dunn Smith in Mecklenburg County, NC. Chris was a caring person who loved Jesus. He obsessed over people being treated fairly and never passed judgment on anyone. He loved spending...
Roger Lee Wilson
Jun 22, 2023
Roger Lee Wilson, 75, of Lenoir passed away June 22, 2023 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 13, 1948 to the late Alfred and Leona Tench Wilson. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Norma Crook Wilson; sons, Roger Lee Wilson, Jr. and Ronald Lee Wilson; and brothers, Ronnie and...
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