Robert Lathan Hall, 67, went home to be with God on Wednesday March 3, 2021. He was born in Florida, son of the late Robert and Daisy Hall. He was preceded in death by 2 children April Hall Childers and Robin Cogsdell.  He loved camping and fishing. He loved spending time with his dogs. He is survived by his wife Georgia Hall, 4 children Tammy Kaskay and husband Billy of Stanley, Julie Hall Ralston and husband Erik of Mount Holly, Crystal Corley of Stanley and Robert Lee Hall...

Robert Eugene “Smiley” Hannifin, 83, passed away on Tuesday March 2, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Frank and Marjorie Hannifin. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Hannifin. He was a member of the US Air National Guard for over 35 years. He retired from the National Guard at age 52.  He was a Deacon at Garr Memorial Church in Charlotte where he also sang in the choir. He started driving a tour bus at age 48. He worked for American...

Amelia Elizabeth Lathan Killian of Mt Holly, 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Born on August 19, 1922 in Blackstock, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Walter Lathan and Irene McElduff Lathan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 60 years, Charlie McCoy Killian and granddaughter Sadie Derr Martin. Amelia graduated as Valedictorian of Blackstock High School. After high school, she came to the Charlotte area where she graduated from...

Carol Susan Golden left us suddenly on February 25, 2021.  She joined her parents, Donald H. Golden, Jr. and Helen E. Golden, nee Simons, as well as her sister, Judith “Judy” Ann Golden. She was born October 29, 1954 in Rockville, Maryland.  During her school years in Rockville, she was a competitive swimmer.  Carol graduated from Gettysburg College and earned a master’s degree from Duke University....

Alice G. Helms, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 21, 2021.  She was born in Belmont, daughter of the late John and Mary Keller. She was preceded in death by her husbands Jackson George Gilbert Sr. and Ira Michael Helms. She was a member of Calvary Chapel Riverbend. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. After living at Myrtle Beach for many years, she returned home to live with her daughter and spend time with her...

Evelyn Mae Hendrix Painter, 93, joined the Church Triumphant on Thursday February 18, 2021.  She was born in Mount Holly, daughter of the late William and Iva Mae Dagenhart Hendrix. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Painter, siblings Pauline Hendrix, Murray Hendrix, Ruth Hendrix and Gene Hendrix.  Evelyn was the 1985 Mount Holly Woman of the Year. She was a member of First United Methodist Church since March 18, 1951 where she was a member and former president of the...

Peggy Jean Nixon Putnam, 86, lifetime resident of Mount Holly, passed away on Tuesday February 16, 2021 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House.  She was daughter of the late William Clinton Nixon and Hettie Lawing Nixon. Peggy graduated from Mount Holly High School in 1952. She was a 74 year member of First United Methodist Church in Mount Holly where she was very active holding many offices over the years. She was voted Mount Holly Woman of the Year in 2004 and FUMC Lay Person of the Year...

Ernest Herbert Hambrick, 59, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of Emma Hambrick and the late Ernest Junior Hambrick. He was preceded in death by a brother Darrell Harrison and a sister Becky Brigman. He was an avid hunter and loved his grandbabies. Ernie is survived by his children Anthony Hambrick and wife Andrea of Dallas and Tara Hambrick of Gastonia. Grandchildren Carson Hambrick, Wyatt Hambrick and Bryson King. 1 sister...

Hugh Kevin Stone, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of Kenneth Edward Stone and the late Margaret Faye Carver.  He was preceded in death by a sister Cathy Cochran.  He loved the Lord.  He enjoyed hunting, the mountains and the beach. He loved his family and he took pride in being a husband, a father and a grandfather.  Kevin is survived by his wife Sheila Stone, 9 children Samatha Stone (Mark), Kevin Stone...

Alisa Marie Sanders, 41, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021.  She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Cindy Lou Petty.   She is survived by her children Naudia N Petty,  Savion J Graham and Ja'Nya S Petty. Grandchildren: Olivia Royalty Stephens and Kayden Hassan Stephens. Brothers&Sister: Ciera N Brook, Christopher L Brook, and  Terell W Brooks. Services will be private.   Painter Funeral and Cremation...