Obituaries

Martha Frances Henry

Martha Frances Henry

Dec 28, 2022

MATTHEWS, NC - Mrs. Martha Frances Henry, 95, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loved ones on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2022 at Gaskin Funeral Services, 14617 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC. Interment will follow at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery in Marshville.

Mrs. Henry was born May 17, 1927...

Boyce  William  Howie

Boyce William Howie

Dec 24, 2022

Mr. Boyce William Howie, 79, Charlotte native, loving father, and grandfather, passed away on December 24, 2022.  Boyce has always had a strong faith in Jesus and is walking with him now. 

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Mill Grove United Methodist Church, 7311 Mill Grove Road, Indian Trail, NC. Interment  will follow at...

Ira Lee Harris

Ira Lee Harris

Dec 20, 2022

Ira lee Harris was born on October the 18th, 1941. The son of Harold Lee Harris and Dorthy Mae Harris. He was married to the late Gigi Gordon Harris in which he lost due to a long battle of cancer. He was survived by his three children; Mike Harris, Christy Harris Richard and Brian Harris. Ira also had five grandkids;...

Helen Akemi McClure

Helen Akemi McClure

Dec 10, 2022

Helen Akemi Clay was born to Grady C. Clay and Gine Nakashima on November 7, 1949 in Gifu, Japan and immigrated to the United States in 1957. Helen was initially raised by her paternal grandparents John Clay and Johnnie Mae Clay, and for a short time by her father and stepmother. Many of her most fond memories are the times...

William  Allen  Austin

William Allen Austin

Dec 1, 2022

Wm. Allen “Al” Austin 68 of Monroe, NC, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022 with family by his side.  He was born March 9, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to the late Charles R. and Shirley L. Austin.

While living in Indiana, Al attended Pike High School, graduating in 1972.  He worked as a salesman for The Mart, owned and operated...

Betty Nelson Ritch

Betty Nelson Ritch

Nov 29, 2022

Betty Nelson Ritch passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Novant Health Medical Center Matthews, after weeks of illness.  

She was born on February 2, 1938, in Matthews, NC and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Wilma Pressley Nelson. Betty lived her entire life in the Matthews, NC area and attended...

Robert Grau

Robert Grau

Nov 29, 2022

MATTHEWS, NC - Mr. Robert “Bob” Grau, 58, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. 

Bob was employed with Public Storage, where he will be greatly missed by his co-workers, as well as his friends and family. He was a kind and caring soul and it is our hope and prayer that he has found his peace.

Bob is survived by...

June Kingsley Hardee

June Kingsley Hardee

Nov 29, 2022

June Kingsley Hardee, 63, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, leaving behind her husband, Greg; four children, Brendan, Alyce, Dena and Camryn; as well as her four grandchildren, Samuel, Olivier, Ella and Madeleine. 

 

June was a loving, welcoming, thoughtful, and caring person who is leaving behind a multitude of people who loved her....

Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez

Nov 27, 2022

 

Alexis, NC - Mr. Robert Rodriguez, 68, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

 

Graveside services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Denver Community Cemetery, Denver, NC.

 

Mr. Rodriguez was born July 11, 1954 in New York City and was the son of the late Carlos and...

Paul Griffin  Lay

Paul Griffin Lay

Nov 26, 2022

Paul Griffin Lay, 89, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2022.  

Paul has been reunited and rejoicing in heaven with his bride, Sandra and his two sons, Mark Griffin Lay and Brett Edwin Lay.

Paul is a native of Houston, Texas.  As a proud Texan, he grew up in Houston and graduated from the...

Jason Andrew Myers

Jason Andrew Myers

Nov 22, 2022

Jason Andrew Myers, 41, of Waxhaw, NC, entered the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. 

 

He was born on February 19, 1981, in Salisbury, NC to Rev. Glenn and Susan Myers. When his father received a new church appointment, Jason traveled from Salisbury to Mineral Springs, NC, where he met the love of his life, Jillian,...

Kevin  Casner

Kevin Casner

Nov 20, 2022

Kevin Sefton Casner, 62, of Charlotte, NC passed peacefully on Sunday, November 20th at his home. Kevin was a beacon and lover of life; his 5 1/2 year battle with cancer was strong, faith-filled, and an inspiration to all who knew him.

Kevin was born on 09/25/1960 to Raymond and Geraldine Casner in Charlotte NC. He graduated from Garinger High...

Theresa Jarrett

Theresa Jarrett

Nov 17, 2022

Mrs. Theresa Omopeh Jarrett, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at First Fellowship Ministries. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., at the church.

Paulette McGee Spencer

Paulette McGee Spencer

Nov 12, 2022

INDIAN TRAIL - Paulette McGee Spencer, 87, went to her heavenly home on November 12, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Gaskin Funeral Services. The family will received friends 1 hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Conover City Cemetery, 702 3rd St...

Lidia Angelica Vasquez

Lidia Angelica Vasquez

Nov 12, 2022

The family of Lidia A Vasquez is saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother. 

Lidia was born in Raymondville, Texas on December 26, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Delia Vargas; her husband, Jesus Vasquez, Sr.; infant son, Jesus Vasquez, Jr.; brother, Cresencio Vargas; sisters, Sulema Vargas and Delia Vargas Moreno. 

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Tristen Miles Chambers

Tristen Miles Chambers

Nov 4, 2022

Tristen Miles Chambers (formerly known as Alyssa Katherine), 16, of Charlotte, NC passed away on November 4th, 2022. He was born on August 11, 2006 and was a student at Independence High School.

Tristen grew up surrounded by aunts and uncles that were very close to him and part of his daily life. He spent a lot of his early...

Mildred  Mollohan

Mildred Mollohan

Nov 4, 2022

Mildred Marian "Ann" May Mollohan, 91, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away Fri. Nov. 4, 2022 at her home in Waxhaw, NC, with her daughter, Kathilene, by her side.  She is with her Savior, husband, and others; her year and a half battle with abdominal cancer is over; and she is well.

Born July 14, 1931 in Prattville, AL, she was...

John Edgar Henry

John Edgar Henry

Nov 2, 2022

MATTHEWS, NC - Mr. John Edgar Henry, 90, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loved ones Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Gaskin Funeral Services, 14617 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC. Interment, with military honors, will immediately follow at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery in Marshville. The family will receive...

Ricky Barton Brown, Sr.

Ricky Barton Brown, Sr.

Oct 26, 2022

MINT HILL - Mr. Ricky Barton Brown, Sr., 68, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

A gathering of family and friends will take place Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Gaskin Funeral Services, 14617 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC.

Rick was born May 23, 1954 in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the...

Raymond  Surratt

Raymond Surratt

Oct 20, 2022

Raymond Howard Surratt, 81, of Mint Hill, passed away peacefully, at his residence, on Thursday, October 20, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean Thomas Surratt; daughter, Susan Duffy and her husband, Pat; son, David Surratt and his wife, Kelly and grandson, Ian Duffy.

Raymond was born in Mooresville, NC on June 6, 1941 to the late Ralph and Elsie Surratt.  Raymond...

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