Lorene Smith, 89, passed away peacefully at the Robin Johnson Hospice House on Sunday September 19, 2021 after suffering a stroke on September 11, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1931 to the late Zeb Thornburg and Viola McCall Thornburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Tracy G. Davis Foley and a son in law Steve Byers.  Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Brenda Eller Conner (Jimmy) and Patricia Eller Byers, granddaughters Melanie Kinley...

Janet Hegler Stone, 71, passed away on Saturday September 18, 2021. She was born in Charlotte, daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy Hegler. She was preceded in death by her husband Neil Hamilton Stone and her daughter Meredith Stone. She is survived by her son Tony Stone (Annie) of Mooresville, and numerous extended family. The family will hold a service at a later date Painter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Stone family.  www.painterfuneral.com

Jonathan Mitchem, 60 of Mount Holly , formerly of Charlotte passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 He attended CMS in the West Meck area. He attended Coastal Carolina in Conway SC. Jonathan was the son of Donald Mitchem and the late Barbara Stewart Mitchem. He was also preceded in death by a young daughter Gina Adele. Jonathan was employed with Hampton Inn in Belmont. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Williams, daughters Holly and Lauren, sons Alex and Nicky all of the home. A graveside...

Ruby Armstrong Ford, 78, passed away on Friday September 17, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret Armstrong. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers Ralph and Jerry Armstrong and 2 sisters Girlie Ward and Libby Allen. She was a member of Maranatha Temple Church of God. She loved spending time at the beach and loved her church. She especially loved spending time with her family.   She is survived by her husband of over 51 years John Ford, 4...

Gary Edward Hettler, 71, passed away on Sunday September 12, 2021. He was born in Rochester, New York, son of the late Edward and Dolores Hettler. He was preceded in death by a sister Carolyn Graessel and a brother David Hettler. He retired from WH Rogers in Charlotte. He was an avid golfer and loved his John Deere lawn mower. He is survived by his wife of over 46 years Gloria Hettler, 3 daughters Christine Hettler (Brian) of Belmont, Carrie Helmkamp (Robb) of Charleston, SC, Cassie Hettler...

Linda Beaty Wilson, born March 6th, 1939, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11th, 2021, at the age of 82.   Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Tony Eugene Wilson and by her parents, Joe Felix and Pearl Beaty. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly. She is survived by her 3 daughters–Deborah Wilson-Weatherby Whitehead and husband Mark of Charlotte NC, Sheri Wilson Edge and husband Terry of Mt. Holly NC, Toni Alissa Wilson...

Marquita Crouch Stephenson, 62, passed away on Sunday September 5, 2021. She was born in Indiana, daughter of the late John and Margaret Crouch and was a resident of Gaston County for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Gaston College and Gardner Webb. She was a member of Carolina Faith Riders at Parkwood Baptist. She was a member of the Royal Order of Moose since 1988. She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law Christine Crouch and her mother-in-law Marie Stephenson. She loved riding...

Paige Suggs Black, 51, passed away from complications of lung cancer on Saturday September 4, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Leonard and Nancilee Suggs. She was a graduate of Garinger High School and Southeastern College of Beauty. Paige worked for over 20 years with Atrium Health/CMC.   She is survived by her husband Jason Black, daughter Allison Black, brothers Jason Suggs and David Hosack and a sister Kristy Suggs. Memorials may be made to...