Obituaries

Dec 17, 2018

James Robert Johnson, known to his friends as W7TYG, passed away peacefully Monday at age 92. James devoted his life to helping others, teaching critical thinking skills, and enjoying music, amateur radio, computers, and astronomy. He devoted his life to sharing his knowledge as a teacher in Wilder and Payette High School for over thirty years. He is preceded in...

Dec 16, 2018

James "Skid" Blair Skidmore, 77, of Charlotte passed away December 16, 2018 at his residence.  Skid was born on March 28, 1941 in Asheville, NC to the late Andrew and Margaret Griggs Skidmore.  He is also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Mills Kilby.  Skid was a longtime member of Gloryland Baptist Church.  He enjoyed spending time in the...

Dec 6, 2018

Christopher Marc Aycock, 34, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main. He was born in Mecklenburg County on October 9, 1984, the son of Marc Pender Aycock and Kimberly Murray Aycock. Chris loved his family and enjoyed vacations spent with his family. He also enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, swimming, boating, and any outdoor activities....

Dec 6, 2018

Jimmy Wayne Brown, 74, of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, NC, the son of the late Luther Brown and Helen Hoffman Sneed. Jimmy enjoyed motorcycles, golf, the beach, classical music, and was always working on a project. Jimmy served his Country in the United States Navy and was...

Nov 24, 2018

Nov 19, 2018

Billy Joe Gouge, 67, of Mount Holly,  passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1951 in Carter County, the son of the late Howard Gouge and Opal Grindstaff Gouge. Billy enjoyed fly fishing and tinkering with electronics. He was also preceded in death by his son, Travis Gouge, and...

Nov 19, 2018

Nov 19, 2018

Terry Lee Bryant, Born January 30th, 1950 was called home November 19th, 2018 to be with the Lord.  He was surrounded by his family as his long battle with cancer came to an end.  Terry’s greatest loves were his family and the outdoors.  His smile was contagious and everyone he met always felt welcome and at ease in his presence. ...

Nov 16, 2018

Wanda Gay Rudisill, 77, of Monroe, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Asbury Health and Rehabilitation, Charlotte. She was born in Lincoln County on November 26, 1938, the daughter of the late Gathier Lawing and Irene Ballard Lawing. Wanda was a lifelong member of Christ United Methodist Church and enjoyed the mountains, antiquing, gardening, shopping, and loved her...

Nov 8, 2018

Christian “Olivene” Lathan, 98, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018, surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of the late Thomas Andrew Rozzelle and Blonnie Yarbourgh Rozzelle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Samuel Lathan, Sr. Olivene was a lifelong member of Cooks Memorial Presbyterian...

Nov 2, 2018

Sherri Ann Glenn, 65, of Denver, NC, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. Sherri was born on November 1, 1953, the daughter of the late Fred Glenn and Daphene Axsom Preslar. She also was preceded by her Pet Feline Belle. She loved the mountains and was a manager for Carmike Cinemas working in Rock Hill and Aiken,...

Oct 25, 2018

Kristen "Cricket" Queen Smith, 36, of Dallas, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was born in Gaston County, the daughter of Timothy James Queen and Catherine Jackson Queen. Kristen was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jimmy Jackson, and her paternal grandparents, Montana Queen and James Queen. Kristen loved her children dearly...

Oct 15, 2018

Rudolph Grey Withers, 82, of Gastonia passed away October 15, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Gaston County on January 16, 1936 to the late Paul and Monteen Weaver Withers.  Rudolph is also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Withers.

Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Ruth Moore Withers; sons, Eric Withers and wife Weegi...

Oct 14, 2018

Charlie "Charles" Amzy Christenbury Jr., 75, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Mecklenburg County, the son of the late Charlie Amzy Christenbury, Sr. and Hazel Deal Christenbury. Charles is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth "Paulette" Christenbury; sons, Charles "Clayton" and Vanessa, Ronald "Ronnie" and Gloria, Lonnie and...

Oct 6, 2018

Terry "NaeNae" Renee Postell, 52, of Clover, SC passed away October 6, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.  Renee was born in Gaston County on June 14, 1966 to Barbara Hord Neelands and the late Harold Thomas Mashburn.  She is also preceded in death by her sister, Dede Elmore and stepfather, Charles Neelands.  Renee enjoyed tubing in the...

Oct 3, 2018

Charles "Chuck" William Greene, 87, of Kings Mountain passed away October 3, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.  He was born in Spruce Pines on November 17, 1930 to the late William and May Greene.  Chuck is also preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Boone. He was a past member of New Buffalo Baptist Church in Grover. ...

Oct 3, 2018

Dennis Lang Morgan, 72, of Mt. Holly passed away October 3, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Gaston County on March 22, 1946 to the late David and Margaret Costner Morgan.  Dennis enjoyed the beach, mountains, fishing, guns, and older cars.

Survivors include his children, Eddie "Dixie" Marley Morgan and Sonny "Jamie" James Morgan; sisters, Patricia...

Oct 2, 2018

Donald Anderson Perry, 64, of Gastonia passed away October 2, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on February 11, 1954 in New York to the late James and Sarah Martin.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Perry and his 2 children, Andy Perry and Stacey Perry.

Donald is survived by his brother, David...

Oct 1, 2018

Richard Max Stone, 81, of Mount Holly, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Greensboro on October 11, 1936 the son of the late Floyd Wesley Stone and Theresa Berry Stone. Richard served his Country in the United States Marine Corps where he received the China Service Medal. He was the Commander (Retired)...

Sep 30, 2018

Patsy Elizabeth Self, 72, of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. She was born in Rutherford County on January 7, 1946 the daughter of the late Lucius Franklin Barnes and Hassie Emma Buchanan Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Eugene Self; Stepson, Ronald Dean Self, and three...