Brenda Gayle Devine Johnson, age 78, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was born in Attalla, AL on August 12, 1942, a daughter of the late Jack and Maurine Devine. Gayle retired from the Charlotte Observer as a District Manager after thirty years of faithful service. She was a member of Mountain Island Community Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 59 years Jimmy Wayne Johnson of the home, children Lonnie Johnson of Lyman, SC, Shanna Durham of Stanley, Lisa McCorkle and husband Jeff of Stanley, Mike Johnson of Lyman, SC; sisters Judy Purser and husband...

Frances Johnston Auten, 92, passed away September 22, 2020. She was born June 17, 1928 in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of the late Mack and Mary Springs Johnston. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Richard Auten; four sisters and one brother. Frances was a long-time and active member of Moores Chapel United Methodist Church where she had served as the church treasurer, was active in United Methodist Women and Extension Homemaker's Club, received numerous awards over the years and played the piano and organ for nearly seventy years. She retired from Mecklenburg County Tax Office with over twenty years of service. Left to cherish her...

Betty Rose Taylor Blankenship, born May 27, 1932 in Lumberton, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 1, 2020, where she was joyfully greeted with the words "well done my good and faithful servant". She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles Blankenship; parents Dennis Taylor and Ava Gertrude Pittman Taylor; brother Julius (Buddy) Taylor; sisters Mattie Bryan, Ava Crump and Hilda Bryan. She is survived by her children: Harry (Lou Ann) Blankenship, Sylvia (Jeffrey) Stallings, Barbara Blankenship, Beth (Brian) McElroy; her grandchildren: Mitch Blankenship, Taylor Blankenship, Drew Frink, Bert Frink, Bernie Blankenship; her great grandchildren Skylar Blankenship...

Jack Bertram Dannheisser, 66 of Belmont, North Carolina, passed away on June 10, 2020. Jack was born in Pensacola, Florida on October 13, 1953 to DH and Muriel Dannheisser. Jack was kind, gentle, loving and always smiling. He was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, hiking, kayaking, and traveling with the love of his life. He is survived by his beloved Joanne Drake of Belmont, NC. His daughters Jessica Dannheisser of Anderson, SC and Carrie (Keith) Cothran of Spartanburg, SC; His grandchildren Peyton Reid (11), Noah Cothran (11), and Wyatt Cothran (9). His brother David (Debra) Dannheisser of Atlanta, GA and sister Jane (Tom) Mather of Raleigh, NC. In...

Helen Claire McCrory, 33, a long time and beloved resident of Holy Angels, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 8, 2020 at Holy Angels' Moody House. She was born August 29, 1986 in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of Barry McCrory and the late Susan Ivy McCrory. In addition to her father, Helen is survived by her sisters Sarah Elizabeth Parsons and Emily Margaret McCrory; nieces Eva Susan Parsons and Farah McCrory; aunt Sharon Ivy; uncle Brian Ray McCrory; grandfather J.V. McCrory; numerous cousins and her Holy Angel family. Helen was born with limited vision, mental ability and self-help skills. But she had an advanced sense of hearing, pure innocence and beautiful facial expressions....

Michael Allan Atherton, Sr., 64, of Mt Holly passed away March 23, 2020 at his home. He was the son of the late Allan Robert Atherton and the Nina Beale Atherton. Michael was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the American Legion Post 266 and a Member of the Knights of Columbus and was an Eagle Scout, and was of the Catholic faith, and a Navy Veteran. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Janet Atherton; loving son, Michael Atherton, Jr. and wife, Margo of Atlanta, GA; loving daughter, Kimberly Morrow of Mt. Holly; sister, Cheryl McFall and husband, Thomas of Atlanta, GA; uncle, Todd Beale of Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren, KaiLey Atherton, Audrie Morrow, Bryson...

Father Arthur J. Pendleton, O.S.B., a monk and priest of Belmont Abbey, passed over to the Lord on Friday evening, February 21, at his home in the monastery. He was born on January 24, 1930 in Providence, RI, the son of the late Arthur N. Pendleton and Mary Agnes Ryan Pendleton. He earned a B.S. in Textile Chemistry and Coloring from the Rhode Island School of Design, and an M.S. in Textile Engineering from the Institute of Textile Technology in Charlottesville, VA. He pursued further studies in Chemistry, earning an M.S. from the University of Notre Dame, and his PhD from Clemson University. After coming to the Carolinas to work in the textile industry, Father Arthur entered the...

Thomas Wesley Knowles III passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's on January 16, 2020 with his family by his side. Tom was a son to the late Billie Bookout Knowles and Thomas Wesley Knowles Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard Knowles. He was a graduate of South Point High School in Belmont, N.C. and Belmont Abbey College. He served in the Army National Guard. Tom was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Belmont, N.C. where he served as a deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Stephen Minister, and on various committees. He loved his family, especially when his three grandchildren called him Pop. He loved the beach, to play...

Mr. Alan James Austin, 50, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born in Charlotte on June 3, 1969, the son of Jimmy and Myra Austin. Alan recently retired from the Charlotte Fire Department, having served as a firefighter for 25 years. He also served in Gastonia, Belmont, South Point, and GEMS as a medic. The family will receive friends Friday, December 13, 2019, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Catawba Heights Baptist Church in Mount Holly. A funeral service will be held 11:00am, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Catawba Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Darin Gibbs and Rev. Raymond Johns officiating. Interment will follow the service at Evergreen, A Quiet Place. In...

Belmont, NC Jim was employed by Carolina Freight Carriers for 22 years. He went on to work for Preston Trucking as well as National Gypsum, where he retired in 2016. His work ethic was second to none. The many employees "worked with him" and not "for him," as he often told his family. Survivors include his beloved wife of 54 years, Jane Adelaide Cashion Stallings; his children, Caroline Wells (Barry) Sheppard, Katherine Hunter (John, Jr.) Hutchinson and James Robert "Bob" (Allison) Stallings. "Bo" is also survived by his five precious grandchildren, Grace Burke and Lillian Wells Sheppard, Adelaide Wells, John Guiher, III, and Julia Rose Hutchinson, as well as siblings Helen Stallings...

Gastonia Mrs. Peggy Ann Hollingsworth Brooks, age 88 passed away on October 30th 2019 in Gastonia, NC. She was born in Charlotte, a daughter of the late Walter Rush and Jennie Vee Foures Hollingsworth. Mrs. Brooks was a retired banker having worked for First Union National Bank for over 25 years and a member of First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. She is survived by her children, Patricia Brooks Elms and husband Gary, Rick Brooks and wife Patty, Mike Brooks and wife Sue, Jane Brooks Hayes and husband Kim "Booty" and Jimmy Brooks; granddaughters, Sarah Brooks Basadre and husband Trenton, Lauren Stacey Brooks, Susanne Elaine Jones, and Caroline Suzanne Brooks. In addition to her...