Mario Barrales, 42, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday November 23, 2021. He was born in Atopoltitlan, Tehuitzingo, Puebla, Mexico, son of Erminia and the late Juan Barrales. He loved soccer and basketball. He enjoyed to exercise especially riding his bike and running. He worked at Los Arcos for 10 years and worked at El Lorito in Bessemer City for 7 years. He was a man who loved his family. He was a loving and compassionate person. Mario was a mentor to many and always had advice to...

Steve McKinley Nash, 54, of Mount Holly, passed away Sunday November 21, 2021. He was born in Mount Holly, son of the late Harvey and Doris Nash. He was preceded in death by his sister Teresa Nash. He was a lifetime member of Centerview Baptist Church. He worked at Airgas for over 20 years, where he was proud of the work he accomplished there and the lifelong friendships that were made. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed...

Fredrick Woodrow “Butch” Ingram of Huntersville, NC,  passed away on November 19, 2021 at the age of 84.     He was born April 11, 1937 in Washington, DC and was adopted by Fred and Berta Ingram of Ferrum, Virginia.  He grew up in Ferrum, playing and excelling at most sports and was attending Virginia Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Tech) when he decided to enlist in the Air Force.  On...

James Roland Conner, 78, passed away peacefully at the Carolina Care Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Coy and Annie Mae Conner, and brothers Gene and Carl Conner.  He retired from Pharr Yarns after over 50 years and service and from Gaston County School Nutrition. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Brenda Conner, 3 children Vernon Conner of Gastonia, Shannon Jenkins (Chris) of Gastonia and Jaime Webb of Gastonia, 3 grandchildren Landon, Madey and...

Donald Ray Headrick Sr., born August 3, 1942, passed away peacefully at the Lincolnton Rehab Center on November 17, 2021 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents David Ray Headrick and Mary Magdalene Headrick, his sisters Mary and Betty, his first wife Vivian, his second wife Annis, his granddaughter Vivian and his son in law Floyd Manley. He was a loving and proud father and grandfather. Donald served his country in the Tennessee Army Reserve. He passed away with the peace...

Lora Jeanne Wilkinson, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 14, 2021. She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Bruce and Christine Wilkinson. She worked for Industrial Tool and Saw Service for over 27 years. She enjoyed painting and going camping in the mountains. She is survived by her daughter Crystal Lee Freeman of Florida and life long companion Jimmy Polk of Stanley, 2 grandchildren Christian and Angel. A graveside service to celebrate the life of...

George Alan Spivey, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 31, 2021. He was son of the late Samuel N. Spivey and Bobbie G. Spivey. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth M. Spivey, 2 sisters Norma S. Sims and fiance Graham Morrison and Teresa W. Spivey all of Stanley. 2 children Krista Spivey Huss and Ryan A. Spivey of Lincolnton.  3 grandchildren Wade Huss, Wyatt Huss and Finn Spivey of Lincolnton. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Spivey will be held 1:00pm...

Willie Bert Rhyne, 100, of 208 Walnut Avenue passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 20, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Willie and Winnie Rhyne.  He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Johnson Rhyne of 70 years and a son Edward Rhyne. He was born and raised on Mount Holly Huntersville Highway. He was a life member of the First United Methodist Church. He was US Navy WWII Veteran from 1941-1945 where he served on the USS O’Bannon as a machinist. It was...

Sherrie Christopher Morrison, 60, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Richard Christopher and the late Martha Woods. She was survived by her husband Roger Morrison, father Richard Christopher of Belmont, a brother Richard Christopher Jr. of Mount Holly. step children Michael Grosch, Roger Brian Morrison and David Alexander Morrison. A service will be held at a later date. Painter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Morrison...

Geraldine Ruth Hoover passed away at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Florida. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held 1:00pm Saturday October 23, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dallas, NC located at the corner of Church Street and College Street.  Painter Funeral and Cremation is serving the Hoover family.