Richard Anthony Rooney, of Matthews NC, died on Friday, January 11, 2021. A native of Brooklyn, NY, he leaves behind his beloved wife Patricia O’Hagan Rooney and his cherished daughter Brenda Marie Rooney. He was preceded in  death by 3 brothers Peter, William and Thomas and a sister Mary Ann. He is survived by his siblings Marcella Mitchell (Richard), James Rooney (Cathlyn), Margaret Alwon (Kenneth), and Bernard Rooney, 17 nieces and nephews, 35 great nieces and nephews, and 2...

Kathy “Grammy” Eberhart Lineberger of Mount Holly, North Carolina passed away peacefully on January 9, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in consideration of the health and safety of others.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to First Methodist Church of Mount Holly at 140 North Main St, Mt Holly, NC or Hospice Care Charlotte Region.   She is predeceased by her...

Valerie Daisy Mauney, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 at home. She was born daughter of the late Lee and Daisy Davis. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Mauney will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Hephzibah Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Painter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Mauney family.    

James David Carver Jr., 72, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Known better as “Sonny” by all who loved and adored him, nicknames were always a big part of his life. It started at birth in South Boston, Virginia, Feb. 4, 1948, when his mother, after she first laid eyes on his smile, said, “He looks just like a sunny boy!” It’s how Sonny will be best remembered: for his million-watt smile and infectious laugh....

 Karen Barbare Allen, formerly of Hamlet, NC, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021. Karen was born August 26, 1964, in Rockingham, NC. She was a proud graduate of the Richmond Raider class of 1982. She completed her BSN at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and worked for many years as a nurse at Moore Regional Hospital Karen is survived by her son Trey, his wife Kristen, and granddaughter Mya Grace of Mount Holly, NC. Karen is also survived by her daughter Mckenzie...

Patricia “Patty” Plemmons. 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Herbert and Bertie Barker. She was preceded in by her husbands Dorsey Porch and Harry Plemmons, and 2 sons Dean Porch and Steve Porch. She was a charter member of Sunset Forest Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandkids. She is survived by her daughter Donna Barnhill, a brother Gene Barker, 8 grandchildren, 13 great...

Burmah Don Loftin Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 at home. He was born in Mount Holly, son of the late Clarence and Isabella Loftin. He was preceded in death by a sister Vertie Pearl Loftin Cox. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran. He was a member of the Mount Holly Lions Club where he served in many roles including president, was a member of North Main Baptist Church in Mount Holly. He retired from Duke Energy after 26 years of service. He enjoyed selling brooms for...

Josie Lee Featherstone went home to be with Jesus on December 30, 2020 at age 55. Josie was born on May 19, 1965 in Lawerance, South Carolina. Josie met her husband of 35 years , Johnny Featherstone on June the 10th of 1983. They married two years later on July 13, 1985 and went on to have four children, JR, Anthony, Joseph, and Briana. In addition to being a dedicated and loving wife and mother, Josie was an avid adorer of her eight grandchildren. She held an unwavering faith in the Lord...

Burnell Thomas Williams, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Sarah Margaret and Burnell Williams. He was preceded in death by a brother Buster Williams. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Sheliah Williams, a son Micheal Elliott, 2 sisters Ann and Elaine, a brother Wade Williams. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Williams will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2020, at Sharon Freewill Baptist Church. Burial...

James Edgar Whitworth, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. He was born in Lincoln County, son of the late Edgar and Inez Whitworth. He was preceded in death by a sister Alice Inez Gibson. He loved to go fishing and watch racing. He is survived by his common law wife Gwen Epley, 3 children Tammy Lynn Riley, Jerry Whitworth and wife Elizabeth, Raymond Whitworth and wife Crissy,  9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A sister Barbara Colene Gilbert. A...