All Obituaries

Judith “Judy” Marie Holland, 67, of Dallas, passed away on January 12, 2019 at Hospice House of Kings Mountain. She was born in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of the late Harold Bertrum Hyslop, Sr. & Sarah Carpenter Hyslop. Judy enjoyed working with flowers and always had a pretty yard. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard James Holland Sr.; son, RIchard James Holland; and brother, Harry Hyslop....

Eugene "Gene" Field White, 99, of Monroe passed away on January 7, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on April 22, 1919 in Harrisburg, PA. to the late Eugene and Hattie Neal White.  Mr. White is also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Frances White; son, Steve White; and son in law Bill Ditenhafer.  Mr. White was a longtime member of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church and was founder of Textrol, Inc. Survivors include his children, Jean Ditenhafer, Mike White...

Thomas “Tommie” Rueben Vandiver, 80, of Stanley passed away peacefully January 13, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on October 22, 1938 to the late James and Lillian Fesperman Vandiver Sr.  He is also preceded in death by brothers, Jimmie and Milton “Van” Vandiver.  Tommie was well known in the racing industry beginning his career on dirt tracks around North and South Carolina alongside his brother Jimmie in the...

Jimmy Ray Abernathy, 85, passed away January 15, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Center. Mr. Abernathy was born March 13, 1933 to the late Luther and Nancy Abernathy. He is also preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Hovis Abernathy and his son Michael Hovis Abernathy. Jimmy was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Stanley since 1945 where he held the position of Deacon and Elder. He also served in the US Army from 1953-1955 where he was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. He...

Rosalie Butner Deese, 80, of Mount Holly, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at her residence. She was born on April 18, 1938 in Stanly County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Virgin Butner and Valarie Gainey Butner. Rosalie retired from the Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds office and always worked hard to take care of her children. She was a very funny lady who enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, and watching NASCAR. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mary "Frances" McAllister Kiser Singleton, 94, of Lincolnton passed away January 11, 2019 at the Brian Center in Lincolnton.  She was born on May 16, 1924 in Gaston County to the late John and Emma Whitner McAllister.  She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph Kiser and John Singleton; brother, Dennis Grier McAllister; and sister, Elizabeth McAllister Stowe.  Frances was a longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Lincolnton.  She enjoyed sewing in...

Our beloved father, husband, and friend passed away peacefully on the evening of January 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. To his family he was Taylor; to all others who knew him, he was "Skip". Taylor Ribbeck, 96, was born in Buffalo, NY on December 22, 1922 to the late Florence and Rudolph Ribbeck. He attended schools in Buffalo and graduated from West Seneca High School in 1940. During his teen years, he worked in his father's Studebaker/Nash Automobile Dealership and...

Catherine (Chieco) Irene Leoni, 79, of Belmont, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Rosedale, Queens, New York, the daughter of the late John and Catherine Ondik. Catherine loved her children and enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking, and traveling. She is survived by her husband, Fred Leoni of Belmont; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Lukas-Thompson & Guy of Belmont; son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas & Marilyn Chieco of Port Richey, FL; son, Bernard...

Henry "Fred" Fredrick Thurston, 80, of Gastonia passed away January 2, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Fred was born on April 17, 1938 in Greenville, SC to the late William Henry and Dorea Emery Thurston.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bryant Thurston.  Fred was a longtime member of McAdenville Wesleyan Church.  He was also a member of the VFW and the American Legion Post 0023. After many years of service, Fred retired from Gaston...

Christopher George Brame, 29, of Gastonia, passed away on January 1, 2019 in South Carolina. He was born in Tampa, FL, on January 13, 1989, the son of Phillip Norman Brame and Christine Marie Hodges. Chris was an exceptional father and placed his family above everything. When he made a friend, he made a friend for life. He loved Panther and Tar Heel football, and enjoyed shooting. Chris was also a third degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Emily Brame; grandparents,...