All Obituaries

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 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dan Lawing. Wanda is survived by her son, Greg Rudisill...

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 Church. She worked as a beautician and was a driver for Avis. Olivene loved her children, loved to...

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, South Carolina, as well as in Hickory, North Carolina. Sherri is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Susan Kelly and Kenny;...

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 and also fostered her two nieces, whom she also loved dearly. Kristen was a huge animal...

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 Tracy, Richard "Ricky" and Tracy, Rodger and Jennifer, two...

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 and Brett Withers and wife Stephanie; brothers, Ronnie and Steve Withers; sister, Libby Wilder and husband Bobby; and two grandchildren,...

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) and one of three founding members of the 111th Search & Rescue Squadron, Civil Air Patrol. Richard also held a private pilot’s license. He is...

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 mountains, loved Carolina Panthers football, and especially loved her family. In addition to her mother, Renee...

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 Perry and wife Stella; sister, Deborah Elias and husband Tony; and granddaughter, Kinsley Perry. A Memorial service to celebrate Donald's life will be...

Wilson Allen Hannibal, Jr., age 62, of Gastonia passed away September 29, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born on December 5, 1955 in New York to the late Wilson Hannibal, Sr. and Levada Edwards Hoke.  Wilson was an active member of Bethlehem Church.  He was a race car driver for the Classic Gear Jammers and was also a 5th degree black belt at Robert L. Kitchen Academy of Self Defense.  Wilson is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Beate Hannibal;...