All Obituaries

Melva Jeanette Slagle Terry, 87, of Gastonia, passed away on September 23, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born August 5, 1934, in Gaston County to the late William Cecil and Ella Reeves Slagle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillard Ernest Terry; son, Ernie Terry. Jeanette attended Faith and Praise Assembly. She formerly worked at Wix’s Filters, RO’s BBQ and Gaston County Schools. Jeanette’s main job was raising her 5 children in a Christian...

Sara Ann “Sally” Clark, age 77, of Lincolnton, passed away at home on September 12, 2021. She was born March 12, 1944, in Westmoreland County, PA to the late James Vincent and Lula Frye Calderone. She was preceded in death by her son, Glenn Clark. Left to cherish her memories are her husband Jack Clark, III; sons, Jack Clark, IV, and Bill Clark and wife Lynn; sister, Jan Hill; grandchildren, Tammy Rhyne, Kim Pardo, Johnny Clark, V, Niki Cooper; great grandchildren, Jacob Rhyne,...

Bobby Gene Smith, 82, of Gastonia, passed away on September 10, 2021, at Peak Resources. He was born October 28, 1938, in Gaston County to the late James “Walt” Smith and Dovie Stinnette Dover. He was preceded in death by children, Sandra Roiner and Steven Smith; sister, Maxine Clark; brothers, Roger Gee, James Smith, Roy Smith. Bobby was of Baptist faith, loved his family and enjoyed NASCAR racing and the girls fast pitch softball. Left to cherish his memories are his...

Ernest Woodrow “Woodie” Carothers, Jr., 77, of Gastonia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 20, 1944, in Charleston, SC to the late Ernest Woodrow Carothers, Sr. and Sara Robbins Carothers.  Woodie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was part-owner and Funeral Director/Embalmer with Carothers Funeral Home for 40 years. He graduated from Ashley High...

Barbara Waddell Carver, 79, of Mt. Holly, passed away on September 8, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1942, in Gaston County to the late William and Mildred Gladden Waddell.  She was preceded in death by her husband Verlin Carver; son, Mitch Carver; brother, Bill Waddell.  Barbara loved her family dearly. She was honored to be a wife, mother, grandmother, and even a great-grandmother. Barbara was a faithful woman who loved God.  Left to...

Donald Robert Young, 83, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 7, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born November 5, 1937, in Lawrence, South Carolina to the late Victor Burton Young and Havanna Brown Young. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Young; daughter, Brenda Waldroup; grandson, David Randall, Jr.; brothers, Russell and Bonnie Young; sister, Martha Leonhardt. Donald was a United States Army veteran and longtime member of Mt. Beulah Baptist Church. Left to...

Ian Alexander Vargas, 7, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 4, 2021, at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. He was born August 15, 2014, in Edison, New Jersey to Alberto and Crystal Vargas.  Ian reciprocated the love he was given with everyone around him. Loved his family and friends, the beach, action figures and he was all boy. Left to cherish his memories are mom and dad, Alberto and Crystal Vargas; sister, Delilah Vargas; paternal grandparents, Josefina and...

Gene Wallace Eaves, 79, of Lincolnton, passed away on September 1, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 2, 1942, in Gaston County to the late   Douglas Fred and Emma Laws Eaves.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry and Fred Eaves; sister, Jane Shriner.  Gene loved spending time with his wife and family. He enjoyed fishing and playing poker.  Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Wilma Marie Eaves; sons, Chris and Chad Eaves;...

Vanda Carlisle Ewing, 84, of Belmont, passed away on September 1, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1937, in Gaston County to the late Calvin Carlisle and Zora Underdown Carlisle Armstrong.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie JC Ewing; children, Debbie Self, Cynthia Wright, and Melissa Connard; sister, Katherine Wentz; and brothers, Billy and Kevin Carlisle, Jr.  Vanda retired from Firestone Textiles.   Left to cherish her...

Jackie Dean Fidler, 69, of Dallas passed away on August 30, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1952, in Iredell County to the late Jackson Lee Robbins and Janie Mae Fidler. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Fidler; granddaughter, baby girl St. Clair; brother, Merlin Fidler; sister, Patsy Knox. Jackie was employed by Hazmat Transportation and Disposal. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jackie loved spending time at Z-Max...