Thomas Kent Little II, 31, passed away on Monday June 21, 2021. He was born in Charlotte son of Thomas Little and Leigh Blair Little. He worked for many years in tree service. He loved being outdoors especially fishing. He received many awards at Tradewinds Bait and Tackle on Ocracoke Island where he loved surf fishing. He loved the Outer Banks. He was an avid outdoorsman and was one with nature. He also enjoyed Trout fishing in the mountains and cooking them as well. Everyone enjoyed eating...

Matthew (Matt) James Hughes, 31, from Charlotte, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021.  Matt was born in VA to James Kenneth Hughes and Lisa Ann Hughes on July 24, 1989. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lisa Ann Hughes, his brother, Ronald Blake Hughes, infant daughter Chandler Lennix Hughes, and maternal grandfather, Ronald Harris.   Matt is survived by Erin Thompson Hughes, son, Trevor Avery, daughter, Teagan James.  His father, James (Lisa T) and his...

Hollis “Daniel” Matthew Cartee, 42, passed away on Wednesday June 9, 2021. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of Judy Smith and the late Donnie Cartee. He graduated from East Gaston High School. He enjoyed and was good at playing golf with his friends. He is survived by his mother Judy Smith and her husband Russell of Mount Holly, brother Johnny Cartee and wife Teresa of Alexis, a sister Julie Howard of Davidson. Nieces and nephews Cole Cartee, Caleb Cartee, DJ Howard,...

Joseph Lynn Tate, 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 3, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Gladys Brown and Franklin Tate.   He is survived by his wife Sylvia Wilson, children Boogie Tate of Atlanta, Jamie Adams and husband David of Taylorsville, Christy Waters and husband Duane of Stanley, Jerry Wilson and wife Brittany of Belmont. 4 grandchildren Corey, Cohen, Myles and Blakelyn. A brother Frankie Tate and wife Sabrina. A sister Marsha Fletcher of Stanley....

Betty Jean Lambert Hawkins joined her heavenly Father, family and friends on June 1, 2021. Betty was born in Cherokee, NC on January 27, 1934, the child of Leonard and Carrie Lambert. She was a proudly enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Her early childhood was spent on the Cherokee reservation. She was shy, humble, quiet and hardworking but with a feisty sense of humor and a stubborn streak of self-sufficiency. She met the love of her life, Bruce Hawkins, in high school...

Carl Eugene Waters, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday May 28, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ralph and Mae Waters. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter April Ann Waters.   He is survived by his wife of 51 years Patricia “Patsy” Yonce Waters, his daughter Sherry Lynn Waters, a sister Melody Dockery, and his loving pets Love, Percy, Pumpkin Pie and Teddy Bear. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Waters will be held 2:00pm...

Herman Gregory, “JR”, “Packer-head”, born December 6, 1996 died unexpectedly May 22, 2021.   Kind, truthful,Stanley Recreation football player, friendly, South PointRed Raider football player and diehard fan,witty, self proclaimed rapper, charming, Momma’s boy, Red Gatorade lover, one of the greatest coaches for Stanley Recreation baseball and basketball, energetic, Facebook fanatic, chicken wing connoisseur, friend to everyone.    Eleanor...

Constance Marie Valentine, 81, passed away on Monday May 17, 2021. She was born in Cincinnati Ohio, daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Heckman. She was preceded in death by a brother Gary Heckman. She was USAF Veteran. She loved camping and loved to collect dolls. She loved Pomeranian puppies. She is survived by husband Glen T. Valentine, 6 children David Overfield of Virginia Beach, Va, Dana Overfield (Diane) of Richmond, VA, Patrick Overfield (Gloria) of Cincinnati, OH, Shelley...

Hilda Barnes Crawford, 87, passed away on Saturday May 15, 2021. She was born in Rutherford County, NC, daughter of the late Benjamin and Gladys Barnes.  She was preceded in death by her husband Boyd Harold Crawford, 5 sisters,  1 brother and a son in law. She was a member of Cooks Memorial Presbyterian Church. She is survived by 2 daughters Vickie Sieber and Curtis Miller of Belmont and Julie Billig and husband Jon of Sunset Beach, NC, 3 grandchildren Haley Hanke, Michelle Marie...

Billy Dean Horn, 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday May 15, 2021 surrounded with the love of his wife Julie Horn and daughter and son in law Callie and Danny Moore.  He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Lonie Horne. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters Sybil Swayney and Gerri Russell, a son Sonny Horn and a brother Ted Horn. Bill enjoyed his family and friends. He loved fishing and gardening and his pit bull Zuke. He enjoyed watching football especially the Carolina...