All Obituaries

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Evelyn Gertrude Spencer Hamrick Evelyn Gertrude Spencer Hamrick went to be with her Lord on March 23, 2020. She was the youngest of seven children born to Walter Lee Spencer and Gertrude Midyette Spencer on November 6, 1933, in Raleigh, NC.  She was educated at Hayes Barton Grammar School and Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh, class of 1951, and continued her education at William Peace University and Meredith College. She married...

DATELINE:  DALLAS, NORTH CAROLINA Randy Carlton Smith Randy Carlton Smith, 62, of Dallas, NC, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Leonard Carlton Smith and was preceded in death by a sister, Lynne Sizemore. Randy worked for WIX Filtration Corp. for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and loved being outdoors. Randy enjoyed traveling and especially loved going to Carolina Beach. He was a dedicated family man and a loving...

Ann Louise Kaverman Ann Louise Kaverman, 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020 at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain. She was born in Salamanca, New York, the daughter of the late Joseph Walsh and Ethel Seaman Walsh. Ann lived in Jamestown New York where she and Robert were very active in the American Legion and V.F.W. After relocating to Goose Creek, SC, they remained active in the American Legion, V.F.W. and Meals on Wheels. Ann worked in the retail industry...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Ardis Marie Serafinski Ardis Marie Serafinski, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on March 06, 2020 at her home. She was born in Marion, OH,  to David  and Clara Studley Clark and was preceded in death by her sister Georgette Ferriman. Ardis was an extremely smart, funny and outgoing person. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She worked in the nursing field for more than 32 years. Ardis loved to...

DATELINE:  GROVER, NORTH CAROLINA Douglas David Draper Douglas David Draper, 84, of Grover, NC, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2020 at his home. He was born in Atoka County, OK, son of the late Ira Clifton and Vern Hutson Draper.   FUNERAL SERVICE: No services are planned at this time GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA  

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA William "Bill" Bird Crawford Bill Crawford, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2020 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, to the late Harold D. and Virginia Bird Crawford and was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Crawford Jr. Bill was a retired meat cutter and spent over 25 years with Bi-Lo in the meat market. He was a member of Family Worship Center for over 23 years, where he...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Curtis David Floyd Curtis David Floyd, 76, Captain USMC, was granted his eternal rest on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Agape Hospice in Landrum, SC. He was born in Augusta Georgia, one of five children of the late Pete and Raymelle Floyd and was preceded in death by his sister Julie. He courageously battled Parkinson’s Disease for 24 years. Captain Floyd served proudly in the Vietnam War, earning many decorations and was awarded the...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Bobby Dean Bridges Bobby Dean Bridges, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 15, 2020 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Charles Bridges Jr. and Betty Goforth Bridges and was preceded in death by his brother, Pete Bridges. Bobby was a bit of a homebody who enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers and other small engines. He was a great handyman and could fix just about anything....

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Dr. Scott Mayse Ray Scott Mayse 69, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10th, 2020. Born November 11, 1950 in Rutherford County, he was the oldest child of Peggy Taylor Mayse and H. Ray Mayse. He graduated from East Rutherford High School and Lenoir-Rhyne College before entering Bowman-Gray/Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1976. Specializing in Internal Medicine, he attended the Medical University of South Carolina in...

Dr. Mary Louise (Gehring) Baker passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.  She was born in Oakdale, LA on March 21, 1922 to the Rev. Francis and Voss Gehring.  Mary Louise graduated  Baylor University in 1943, received her Master of Arts from Louisiana State University in 1949, and then her Ph.D  also from Louisiana State University in 1952.  She served in the United States Coast Guard from 1944 to 1947, as an Education Specialist while stationed in Japan.  After...