Obituaries
William C. Smith
Feb 18, 2014
William C. Smith, 67, of Mooresville, died Tuesday February 18 in Charlotte, NC of heart failure. Born in Kinston, NC, he was the son of the late William L. and Mertie L. Smith. He was a longtime resident of Mooresville, NC. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division,and was discharged on December 14, 1966....
Ladd Dale Miller
Feb 3, 2014
Ladd Dale Miller, 75, of Lincolnton, passed away February 3, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Miller was born in Gaston County on November 23, 1938 to the late Lawrence and Ethel Jackson Miller. He was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Shane Miller and sister, Geraldine "Jerrie" Waters. Mr. Miller was a member of...
Jay William Ruckart
Feb 1, 2014
Jay William Ruckart, 56, of Gastonia, passed away on February 1, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. Ruckart was born August 7, 1957 in Honolulu, HI. He was preceded in death by a sister, China Gibson. In addition to his parents, Bill & Ethel Ruckart, survivors include his Fiance' Leila Parker and her son Jason Parker and...
Vernie Mae Flowers McSwain
Jan 23, 2014
Vernie Mae Flowers McSwain, 89, of Gastonia died January 23, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. McSwain was born March 25, 1924 in Gaston County to the late Jessie and Rosa Dellinger Flowers. She is preceded in death by her husband Clyde McSwain. Daughter, Betty Moses. Grandson, Anthony Williams and son-in-laws, Donnie Melton, Billy Harris and Roy...
John William Clubb
Jan 13, 2014
John William Clubb, Sr., 86, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Born July 31, 1927, a native of Burke County, NC, he was the son of the late Alfred Loranzy and Fannie Ellen Bean Clubb. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He...
Pamala Jane Grijalva
Jan 8, 2014
Pamala Jane Grijalva, 67, of Belmont passed away January 8, 2014 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. Mrs. Grijalva was born November 24, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Carl and Helen Freshour. She was a member of West Franklin Baptist Church in Gastonia. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Louis Grijalva. Son, Chuck Flowers and...
Norman J. "Norm" Bakker
Jan 4, 2014
Norman J. "Norm" Bakker, 80, of Charlotte, always loved singing his favorite Hymns and was singing Amazing Grace, as he went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4th, 2014 at Mecklenburg Healthcare Center. Mr. Bakker was born September 24th, 1933 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Raleigh and Furnia Irwin Bakker. He was also preceded in death...
Dianne M. Hagler
Dec 18, 2013
Dianne M. Hagler,69, of Mt. Holly passed away December 18, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Mrs. Hagler was born August 15, 1944 in Lincoln County to the late Morgan Lee McCaslin and Mildred Cash McCaslin. She had previously attended First Freewill Baptist Church of Mt. Holly. Survivors include her loving husband, Jack Hagler. Daughters; Michelle Andrews...
Sherry Evans Robinson
Dec 13, 2013
Sherry Evans Robinson, 58, of Belmont, passed away December 13, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Robinson was born in Mecklenburg County August 22, 1955 to the late Henry Joe Evans and Rachel Harris. Survivors include her loving husband of 28 years, Billy Eugene Robinson. Children; Brandy Ramsey (Scott), Kelly Scott (Robert) AND Billy Alexander. Brothers and sisters; Rhonda Spargo (Lee)...
Andrew J. "Big Ange" Scaduto
Dec 2, 2013
Andrew J. "Big Ange" Scaduto, 57, of Mt. Holly, died December 2, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Scaduto was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 23, 1956 to the late John and Mae Scaduto. He is also preceded in death by his sister Maria Iorid . He faithfully attended Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont, volunteered in helping at...
Johnny Boyd Robinson
Nov 19, 2013
Johnny Boyd Robinson, Sr. 58, of Kings Mountain died November 19, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Robinson was born August 16, 1955 in Gaston County to the late Vernon Coy Robinson, Sr and Joan Lawing Robinson. Memorial Services to Celebrate Mr. Robinson's life will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday November 23rd at the Chapel of Benson Funeral Services in...
Claude "Bud" Burghen
Nov 19, 2013
Claude "Bud" Burghen of Gastonia went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his two sons on Nov. 19th, 2013 in Gastonia, NC. He was preceded by his son's David and Jonathan. Memorial services to celebrate Mr. Burghen's life will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday Nov. 23 at Crowders Creek Presbyterian ARP Church with Rev. Gary...
Charles Edward Davis
Nov 17, 2013
Charles Edward Davis, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 30, 1932 in Newport, TN son of the late RL and Lillian Millsaps Gillispie and husband of the late Peggy Davis of 42 years. Charles "Ed" was a US Army veteran who served in Korea as...
Mike E. Rick
Nov 17, 2013
Mike E. Rick, 51, of Belmont, passed away peacefully November 17, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. Mr. Rick was born April 4, 1962 in Charlotte, NC to Alice Maulhin Rick and the late Larry Rick. Mike loved fishing and was a religious Tar Heel Fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Kalli. Memorial services will...
Leon "Dr. Leonie" McDaniel
Nov 6, 2013
Leon "Dr. Leonie" McDaniel, 75, of Mt. Holly passed away November 6, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Mr. McDaniel was born Oct. 15, 1938 in Leesburg, Al. to the late John and Agnes McDaniel. He is also preceded in death by his brother Charlie and a dear friend Doug McSwain. Leon was a well known softball player...
Lucy Burr McCurry
Oct 31, 2013
Lucy Burr McCurry, 89, of Gastonia passed away October 31, 2013 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. Ms. McCurry was born in Chesterfield County, SC on Oct. 20, 1924 to the late Anderson Burr and Laney Deese Burr. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clinton McCurry, son Albert McCurry and also 9 brothers and sisters. Memorial services to...
Frances Young King
Oct 29, 2013
Frances Young King, 89, of Mt. Holly, passed away October 29, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. King was born in Belmont on March 23, 1924 to the late Samuel Young and Edna Hefner Young. Was a past employee of Pharr Yarns and also Rose's Department Store in Belmont. In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
William "Bill" C. Cohey
Oct 24, 2013
William "Bill" C. Cohey, 70, of Gastonia, died Oct. 24, 2013 at Brian Center Health & Rehab in Gastonia. Mr. Cohey was born in Ridgley, MD on June 10, 1943 to the late Samuel and Elsie Quillen Cohey. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday Nov. 24 at the Mt. Mourne Volunteer Fire Dept., 1577 Mecklenburg Hwy, Morresville,...
Phyllis "Ann" Shumate
Oct 21, 2013
Phyllis "Ann" Shumate, 76, of Lowell, died Oct. 21, 2013 at Caromont Medical Center in Gastonia. Ms. Shumate was born January 22, 1937 in Gaston County to the late Herbert Fite and Ruth Thomasson Fite and was a member of Stowe Memorial Baptist Church in Belmont. Survived by son Mark Shumate and a granddaughter, Morgan Dawson and also several cousins....
Melinda Faye Amick
Oct 19, 2013
Melinda Faye Amick, 56, of Stanley died Oct. 19 at Novant Health of Huntersville. Mrs. Amick was born in Nicholas County, WVA on February 28, 1957 to the late Destal Hanna and Glady Brooks Hanna. She was a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church in Stanley and loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, collecting recipes, computer games and...
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