V. Clarence Rick, 93, passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2022. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Pauline and Vaultie Rick Sr.  He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo Noles Rick, and 2 daughters Patricia Burgess Hartley and  Pamela Jo Rick. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Mount Holly. He is survived by his daughter Kim Cunningham and husband Jeff of Belmont, 4 grandchildren Jimmy Payne of Florence, SC, Tracy Pennington of Florence, SC, Matt Cunningham...

Betty Ruth Searcy Hawkins, 92, passed away on Friday September 23, 2022 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born in Anderson County, Kentucky, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Searcy. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Arnold Hawkins, a sister Jesse Mae Fortner and a brother Squire Lewis Searcy. She was a longtime member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd where she kept nursery for over 15 years. She was one of "Charlie's Angels". Betty is...

Van Rue McVickers Jr., 50, passed away on Tuesday September 20, 2022. He was born in Charlotte, son of Margaret McVickers (Kelly) and the late Van Rue McVickers Sr. He as preceded in death by a brother Joe William McVickers. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of over 28 years Rebecca McVickers, 3 sons Justin McVickers, Dylan McVickers (Jacy) and Jonathan McVickers (Ashley), Sisters Debbie Brooker (Gary) and Treasa Starkey (Randy). 5 grandchildren Ryland, Mina, Adabelle,...

Betty Moore Belk, 93, died September 17th , 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. Betty was born June 26, 1929 in Gaston County, NC. She grew up in Mount Holly, attending and graduating from Mount Holly High School. She continued her education at Greensboro College graduating with a degree in Speech and Communication. She started her career working at the Carolina School of Broadcasting then working for WSOC radio, and The Sanger Clinic. Later, she acquired her teaching...

Ricky Auten passed away on September 15, 2022. He was proceeded in death by father Richard "Dickie" Auten, his brother Jimmy Morris and Wife Sharon Auten. He is survived by his mother Janet Auten, sister Dana Auten and brother Michael Auten and wife Bobbie, special friends Josh Wood and Darrell Packer and a special uncle Terry Auten.  A service to celebrate his life will be held 6:00pm Monday September 26, 2022 at Centerview Baptist Church. The family...

Claire Anne Nielsen passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born on February 27, 1930 in Schenectady, NY to Floyd and Stella Bromley Bradt. Claire Anne graduated from what is now SUNY Oneonta NY in 1951 with a BA in Childhood Education. She taught elementary school in both NYS and NC.  She was also a master craftswoman in all of the Needle arts (knitting, crocheting, weaving, sewing, quilting, tatting and embroidery). She was married...

Jack Delano "Jody" Devinney, 63, passed away on Sunday September 11, 2022. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Jack and Billie Devinney. He was preceded in death by his wife Leslie Devinney. He was a member of Berea Baptist Church. Jody was a welder and pipe fitter for Duke Power. Jody loved his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed going to the beach and spending time with his family. He was truly the life of any party. His laugh was contagious. He is survived by his children...

Former Florida resident Charles Brian Little, 59, passed away September 9, 2022 at his home in Belmont, NC.  Mr. Little was born April 5, 1963 in Ocala, Florida. to Charles C. and Marjorie Little.  He graduated from Homestead Senior High School, Florida where he played saxophone and was a drum major in the school band.  He later worked for Winn Dixie for 25 years as a meat cutter and a meat market manager.  He also worked for Publix in Florida and BiLo in North...

Stephen James Coram Parris, 29, died September 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Hospital in Concord after a serious battle with Stage 4 cancer. Stephen worked various jobs: Carolina Asphalt, Maxwell Hardscapes, XOXO Vape Store and during his time in Georgia he worked for Caterpillar Yard Coordinator for Yancey Bros. Co. in Austell, GA. When he returned to Lincolnton, NC from Georgia his dream was to start a hardscape business. Unfortunately, his dream was short lived after he was diagnosed with...

Sonya "Toni" Purser, 84 passed away on Monday September 5, 2022. She was born in Belmont, daughter of the late Rueben and Betty Graham. She was preceded in death by her husband Mickey Purser and a sister Kay. She was longtime member of Thrift United Methodist Church. She is survived by her 3 children Mark Purser (Ryan), Johnathan Purser (Shelly) and Hollie Buck (Alan), 5 grandchildren Mitchell Purser (Courtney) , Mackenzie Greene (Brandon), Emma Buck,...