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Patricia Ruth Cunnup Patterson, 81, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, died Wednesday evening, September 27, 2023, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Patterson was born August 18, 1942 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the youngest daughter of the late Clyde McElwain Cunnup and Ruby Lee Plyer Cunnup. She married Woodrow W. Patterson, Jr., on June 14, 1963. He survives. She was a 1960 graduate of Fort Mill High School and retired from Saurer in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2001. Mrs. Patterson was a woman of God and understood her responsibility to introduce her family to Jesus and prayed diligently for their relationship in Him to grow and flourish. She was affectionately known as Nanny to...

Linda Darnell Bush Insley, 77, of Gastonia, NC transcended to her heavenly home on September 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family following a long and fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. Linda was born to the late John Isaac and Ruth Moore Bush in Augusta, GA. One of five children, Linda always had a thirst for knowledge and loved school as well as basketball and cheerleading. She later received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her greatest joy, however, was her five children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Linda was known for her kind, loving, and welcoming nature. She genuinely loved people and was a...

Linda Darnell Bush Insley, 77, of Gastonia, NC transcended to her heavenly home on September 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving family following a long and fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. Please visit www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com to view the full obituary and to leave condolences for the Insley Family.

Shirley McFarland Hurst, 79 born in Durham, NC 1943, passed away on July 26, 2023 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia, NC. She graduated from Durham High School in 1961 and declined education at Duke University in favor of getting married and being a mother. She eventually worked for and retired from Human Resources at Wake County Govt. Shirley was an avid reader and had a passion for writing. She enjoyed playing word games, especially scrabble. Shirley loved listening to music throughout her life and played piano when younger. She could talk hours on the phone and never had trouble being liked. She was a devoted mother to two children, Tish Halle (Steve) of Rockville, MD and Dr. Brad...

Robert "Bob" George Carlson, 85, of Alexis, NC passed away peacefully on Friday May 12, 2023. Bob was born August 9, 1937 in Janesville, Wisconsin to the late Lydia (Kessler) and Axel H. Carlson. Bob lived an active life and enjoyed working. Bob was a supervisor at Valmet, a Paper Machine Manufacturing Facility, and in his later years worked as a maintainer at Hillcrest Garden Cemetery in Mount Holly, North Carolina - retiring at the age of 79. Bob loved to work with his hands. He enjoyed carpentry and making all types of wood crafts. Bob was a dedicated gardener who was happy to give away fruits and vegetables. He also liked to hunt, fish, and go elk watching. Bob affected many lives...

Mary Lynn (Ollis) Garland, 82, of Stanley, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday March 21, 2023. Mary was a long time resident of Stanley, but she was born in Mitchell County, NC and she never felt far from her Mountain roots. Mary graduated from Bowman High School in 1959 where she was an all-county basketball player and proudly wore the number 35. Mary loved the outdoors and she enjoyed hiking and exploring new trails with her husband, LH. Mary also enjoyed quilting and crocheting and she spent many hours making each of her children a beautiful quilt to enjoy and cherish her memory. Her family, friends and neighbors will all miss her dearly. Mary is the daughter of the late...

John "Jack" Harve Moore, 82, of Cramerton, NC passed away Friday, February 17th 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Elzie and Marie Moore, an infant sister, and a brother Oll Daniel Moore. John was born in Cocke County, TN, but spent most of his life in North Carolina. He was a believer in the Christian faith, endowed with three gifts from God; music, singing, and dreams. Musically, Jack had the ability to perform with a variety of instruments, such as the guitar, piano, mandolin, fiddle, and many others. After his long-term career in textiles, he later retired from Lowes and Hampton Inn. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Clevenger Moore, and two sons, Abraham...

John "Jack" Harve Moore, 82, of Cramerton, NC passed away Friday, February 17th 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Elzie and Marie Moore, an infant sister, and a brother Oll Daniel Moore. John was born in Cocke County, TN, but spent most of his life in North Carolina. He was a believer in the Christian faith, endowed with three gifts from God; music, singing, and dreams. Musically, Jack had the ability to perform with a variety of instruments, such as the guitar, piano, mandolin, fiddle, and many others. After his long-term career in textiles, he later retired from Lowes and Hampton Inn. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Clevenger Moore, and two sons, Abraham...

Rebecca (Thompson) Hunsinger, 78, of Charleston, SC and formerly of Gastonia passed away peacefully at the Summerville Community Hospice House in South Carolina on Friday February 3, 2023. Rebecca was born and raised in Gastonia. Rebecca was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She had a long career in accounting. She traveled all over the United States training people with her job. She loved to crochet and she made beautiful Afghans for her friends and family. She also loved to bake and her family is going to miss her carrot cake and her pecan pies. Her husband describes her as "spunky." They met at age five and started dating in High School. They both went to Ashley High School where...