Obituaries

Feb 13, 2016

Harelis Wedemeyer, 66, of Dallas passed away Feb. 13 at Caromont Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. Wedemeyer was born in Panama on October 4, 1949 to the late Carlos and Mercedes Wedemeyer. She was a Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Gastonia. She was a special lady willing to help others and was always...

Feb 9, 2016

Steve “Red” Cope, 75, of Mt. Holly passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Cope was born in Gaston County on February 20, 1940 to the late Walter and Kathleen Cope. He was a self employed small engine repair mechanic. He was a past employee with Mt. Holly Farm Supply, helped with...

Feb 8, 2016

Ronald Lee Carver, 60, of Mt. Holly passed away February 8, 2016 at Novant Health Medical Center in Salisbury. Mr. Carver was born in Mecklenburg County September 28, 1955 to the late Mason and Joyce Rogers Carver.

Ronald worked in the computer industry having served 26 years with TE Connectivity. He loved cars, drag racing, an avid Hot Wheels collector...

Feb 7, 2016

Feb 6, 2016

Frances  Helene White, 88, of Monroe passed away February 6, 2016 at Union County Hospice House in Monroe. Mrs. White was born in St. Louis, Mo. On September 6, 1927 to the late Anthony and Helene Cervenka. She was also preceded in death by a son, Steve White. Mrs. White was a longtime member of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church...

Feb 2, 2016

Rebecca Sue Haynie Mote, 64, of Dallas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. Mote was born in Gaston County on December 27, 1951 to the late Howard and Novella Rhyne Haynie. She was also preceded in death by her husband Forrest Roger Mote Sr. and also 2...

Jan 29, 2016

Katherine Diane Duncan, 61, of Stanley, passed away January 29, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Duncan was born August 24, 1954 in Gaston County to the late Raymond and Gladys Nolen Poindexter. She was a past member of Sandy Ford Freewill Baptist Church and most recently attended Sharon Freewill Baptist Church. Katherine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She...

Jan 21, 2016

Jean F. Taylor, 92, of Lake Wylie, SC passed away January 21, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Mrs. Taylor was born February 24, 1923 in Kossuth, PA to the late Ira and Hattie Say Fye. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, William E. Taylor, son-in-law, David Palmer and 5 brothers: Ray,...

Jan 7, 2016

Jan 5, 2016

Bryan Sherman Bean, 84, of Gastonia, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Bean was born in Gaston County on May 10, 1931 to the late Dallas and Flora Bean. He was preceded in death by his grandson Jay Bean. He was retired from Akers Motor Lines with over 17 years service and was a lifetime...

Jan 3, 2016

Barry Lee Whitley, 51, of Bessemer City, passed away January 3, 2016 at his residence. Barry was born in Gaston County on August 21, 1964 to the late John and Nancy Kirby Whitley. Barry was an auto mechanic and loved muscle cars. He enjoyed fishing and loved music. He especially loved his family and grandchildren. He also loved his pet...

Dec 23, 2015

Mary Upright McCully, 78, of Stanley, passed away peacefully December 23, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. McCully was born February 20, 1937 in Iredell County to the late John Marvin Upright and Margie Campbell Upright. She will be joining her husband J.H. McCully and son David in heaven also. She was retired from J.P. Stevens and...

Dec 23, 2015

Dec 18, 2015

Dorothy Hubbard Hicks, 64, of Lowell, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 18, 2015. Ms. Hicks was born in Gaston County on June 1, 1951 to the late Burl and Lacy Hubbard. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Howell. Dorothy loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of her church,...

Dec 17, 2015

Sandra Jean Settlemyer, 60, of Stanley, passed away suddenly, December 17, 2015 at her residence. Ms. Settlemyer was born February 28, 1955 in Iredell County to the late Russell and Frankie Pope Settlemyer. Survivors include her siblings, Russell Settlemyer, Rusty Settlemyer, and Michael Wayne Settlemyer and his wife Sherry and Robin McGhinnis and her husband Leon and also several nieces...

Dec 8, 2015

Charles Junior Dillard, 73, of Charlotte, passed away December 8, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Dillard was born July 15, 1942 in Mecklenburg County to the late Charlie and Zadie Ledford Dillard. He was also preceded in death by brothers Alfred and Jerry Dillard and sister Ailene Snodgrass. He was an avid outdoorsman. He love hunting, fishing and also spending...

Nov 28, 2015

Evelyn Brooks Foxx, 89, of Charlotte, passed away November 28, 2015 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Ms. Foxx was born February 18, 1926 in Gaston County to the late Calvin and Mary Johnson Brooks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. Foxx, daughter, Betty Jean Armstrong and a grandson, Larry Armstrong. She was the...

Nov 26, 2015

David "Big Daddy" Carl Wise, 61, passed away peacefully Nov. 26,2015 at the Robin Johnson Hospice house in Dallas. A native of Gaston County, he was born Oct. 18, 1954 to the late Carl and Betty Wise. David was a beloved family man who loved spending time with his 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren whenever he could. David was also...

Nov 25, 2015

Calvin W. Shuler, 82, of Belmont passed away November 25, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Shuler was born in Bryson City, NC on June 4, 1933 to the late Ed and Molly Shuler. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Clayton and Junior and sisters, Hazel, Selma, Eddy and Mae. Survivors include his children, Joe Shuler (Shelia) of Belmont,...

Nov 22, 2015

Joyce Rose Chaput, 71, of Mt. Holly passed away November 22, 2015 at the Brian Center Health & Rehab in Gastonia. Ms. Chaput was born in Lewiston Maine on November 8, 1943 to the late Henry and Arlene Pare Poussard. Survivors include her daughter, Rachel Smith and 2 grandchildren, Desiree Kennedy and Taylor Liein. Arrangements are being held privately by...