James Wesley Smith, 90, went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 26, 2020. He was born in Roaring Gap, NC, son of the late Ruby and John Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Bridges Smith, daughter Debra Smith Marks, and a sister Louise Osborne. He was raised in the Winston Salem Children’s Home until he went to Duke University on a full athletic scholarship where he was a hall of fame player in both football and baseball. He was also in the Forsyth County Hall of...

John Stephen Maslo, 78 died peacefully in his home in Mount Holly, North Carolina on September 18, 2020. John was the son of the late Steve and Eleanor Maslo. He was born September 6, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan.   John, attended Osborn High School and graduated in 1960. After graduation he joined the Marine’s. After active duty continued to service his county by staying in the Marine Corp Reserve until 1974. While in the Reserve he attended...

Mary Vance Auten, 92, went to be with the Lord at home on Saturday September 12, 2020. She was born in Charlotte, daughter of the late Clyde and Sadie Vance. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Auten Sr., and a daughter Bonny Whilden. She was a member of Chapman Memorial Baptist Church in Charlotte. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved sewing, quilting, and her dogs.   Left to cherish her memory is 2 children Marvin Auten Jr. and wife Patricia of Mount Holly,...

Queenie Marie Beatty Champagne, 71, went to be with the Lord at home on Friday September 11, 2020. She was born in Anderson, Indiana, daughter of the late Orville and Treva Beatty.   Left to cherish her memory is her son Michael Champagne of Gastonia, 2 grandchildren Tyler and Mason Champagne, brother Richard Beatty, life partner Philip Ott. A service to celebrate the life of Ms. Champagne will be held 2:00pm Monday September 14, 2020 at First Methodist Church in Mount Holly....

Angela Marie Wright, 43, went to be with the Lord at home on Thursday September 10, 2020. She was born in Charlotte, NC, daughter of the late Chester Wright and Margie Williams. She was preceded in death by a son Astrid Penatzer.   Left to cherish her memory is her husband Robert Penatzer, son Joshua Simpson, brothers Walter Wright and Michael Williams, and step father Glenn Williams. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Wright will be held 6:30pm Tuesday September 15, 2020 at...

Sean Michael “Coach” Dutton Sr., 42, of Mount Holly, NC passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Caromont Hospital in Gastonia, surrounded by his loved ones. Sean was born in Wheeling, WV, son of Earl and Cheryl McClure. He was preceded in death by his father David Dutton Sr. and brother David Dutton Jr. Sean was a successful outside salesman at Anixter Charlotte, NC. He loved the Steelers and WVU football. He had a passion for coaching his sons the last 10 years. He...

Tony Andrew Propst, 75, went to be with the Lord at home on Friday September 4, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lincolnton, NC, son of the late Andrew and Thelma Propst. He graduated from Cherryville High School in 1963 and NC State University where he received 2 BA Degrees, Geological and Civil Engineering. He formerly attended Mulberry Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He loved watching NC State athletics and he loved to read.   Left to cherish his...

Robert Louis Brown, 80, passed away on Monday August 31, 2020. He was born in SC to the late Pauline and Duane Brown Sr. He was a longtime employee of Lundy Electronics. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  He was a family man who loved serving God.   Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years Norma Jean Brown. 5 children Yvonne Brown, Alan Brown, Wanda Stowe and husband Donnie, Donna Wilder and husband Ray, and Brian Brown. 7 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren,...

Anita Stewart Bailes Jones, 91, passed away at Covenant Village on Saturday August 29, 2020, with her beloved daughter Karen holding her hand. She was born in Mount Holly, on June 22, 1929, to the late John Earl Bailes and Lela Patterson Bailes. Anita graduated from Mount Holly High School and Flora McDonald College. She worked as a personnel secretary at A&E Mills until the birth of her child, and then as a teacher’s assistant at Ida Rankin Elementary. Anita was involved in her...

Joey Dean Harvey, 61, passed away on Saturday August 22, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Charles Harvey Sr. and Berniece Whitley Harvey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Joey Harvey Jr., a sister Gloria Harvey, and brother Charles Hubert Harvey Jr.  He was a faithful active member of Midview Baptist Church. He was self-driven and a self-employed worker in the carpentry business. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. He enjoyed going...