Obituaries

Ethel Mae Hannah

Ethel Mae Hannah

Aug 14, 2023

Ethel Mae Hannah, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, age 97, of Gastonia,  passed away peacefully at her residence on August 14, 2023. She was born on June 7, 1926 to the late Floyd and Candace Beam Lingerfelt.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Hannah; children, Della, Gene, Tammy, and Tommy; and her daughter...

Donald P. Miller

Donald P. Miller

Aug 2, 2023

Donald P. Miller, 80, of Mt. Holly, passed away on August 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. He was born on July 12, 1943, in Gaston County, NC to the late Willie Paul Miller and Ocie Perkins Miller. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Dan Miller and Gary Miller.Donald was an incredible individual who...

Kimberly L. Cloninger

Kimberly L. Cloninger

Jul 31, 2023

Kimberly L. Cloninger, known lovingly as Kim, has left this world on July 31, 2023, leaving behind countless memories and a deep void in the hearts of her loved ones. Born on June 11, 1989, in Gaston County, NC, Kim's journey was filled with love, joy, and a vibrant spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her.Kim was...

Corliss Lynn Wethington

Corliss Lynn Wethington

Jul 26, 2023

 

Corliss Lynn Wethington, 77, of Mt. Holly, peacefully passed away at her residence on July 26, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Paul Wagley and Gladys McFarland Wagley.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn Aikens.  Corliss was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose memory...

Carroll "Don" Donald Diegert

Carroll "Don" Donald Diegert

Jul 16, 2023

Carroll Donald Diegert, lovingly known as Don, given name at birth, Carroll Donald Douglas II, passed away on July 16, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was born on March 18, 1963, in South Charleston, West Virginia to Montena Diegert Worley and the late Raymond Diegert. Don's passing is deeply mourned by his family and friends.Don...

Charles "Hank" Hansford Mace

Charles "Hank" Hansford Mace

Jul 14, 2023

Charles "Hank" Mace, 64, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 14, 2023.

He was born on Dec. 9, 1958, in Charleston, W.V., to the late Kenneth and Ada Mace. Hank moved to Charlotte in 1972 with his family, where he attended West Mecklenburg High School. Shortly after graduating in 1977, he married his high school sweetheart, Lisa....

James "Mickey" Michael Gordon

James "Mickey" Michael Gordon

Jul 11, 2023

James Michael Gordon "Mickey", 71, of Mount Holly, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  He was born in Mecklenburg County to the late James Franklin Gordon and Ola Rainwater Gordon.  He was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, grandpa, and uncle.  Mickey was preceded in death by both parents, James and...

Mae Sheehan

Mae Sheehan

Jul 6, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Mae Sheehan, passed suddenly after a short illness on July 6, 2023.  She leaves behind her partner, Frank Cormier, and three daughters, Terry Sheehan-Civitarese, Cyndee Sheehan, and Christine Auricchio, as well as three sons-in-law, six grandchildren, one granddaughter-in-law, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

For over 30 years, Mae was the owner of Benn-Benn's Italian...

Rusty Lee Barker

Rusty Lee Barker

Jul 5, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of our beloved father and friend, Rusty Lee Barker, due to a motorcycle accident on July 5, 2023. Rusty was born on April 1, 1972, in Gastonia, NC to Marvin and Sandra (Hewitt) Barker. He graduated from Ashbrook High School in 1990 and then went on to graduate from UNC-Charlotte with...

Chris M Smith

Chris M Smith

Jun 30, 2023

Chris M Smith, 41, of Huntersville, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2023. Chris was born on January 25, 1982 to Kenneth and Karen Dunn Smith in Mecklenburg County, NC. Chris was a caring person who loved Jesus. He obsessed over people being treated fairly and never passed judgment on anyone. He loved spending...

Roger Lee Wilson

Roger Lee Wilson

Jun 22, 2023

Roger Lee Wilson, 75, of Lenoir passed away June 22, 2023 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.  He was born on January 13, 1948 to the late Alfred and Leona Tench Wilson.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Norma Crook Wilson; sons, Roger Lee Wilson, Jr. and Ronald Lee Wilson; and brothers, Ronnie and...

Donna Marie Salvatore

Donna Marie Salvatore

Jun 19, 2023

Donna Marie Salvatore. 62, of Charlotte, NC went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 19, 2023 following an extended illness. A native of Florida, she was preceded in death by her father Frank P. Salvatore, Jr.

She is survived by her mother, Roberta Hatton Salvatore; 2 daughters, Jayla Denise Henson and Jenna Ruth Henson; Sister, Roberta...

Kristine Lynn Hampel

Kristine Lynn Hampel

Jun 18, 2023

Kristine Lynn Hampel, 52, of Belmont, NC, passed away peacefully from this world on June 18, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Hospital, Gastonia, NC. Kristine was born May 5, 1971 in Auburn, WA. She grew up in the country near Mt. Rainer, WA. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1989 and soon moved to Las Vegas. From there she relocated...

Louis "Bud" H. Buchanan

Louis "Bud" H. Buchanan

Jun 16, 2023

Louis "Bud" H. Buchanan, 89, of Lowell passed away on June 16, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  Bud was born in Gaston County on September 10, 1933 to the late James and Arizona Messer Buchanan.  He was also preceded in death in January by his wife of 67 years, Mabel M. Buchanan and also his brothers, Edward and Benny...

Xuan Thanh Dao

Xuan Thanh Dao

Jun 15, 2023

Xuan Thanh Dao, 71, of Monroe passed away June 15, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 15, 1952 in Dang Nang, Vietnam to the late Tu Dao and San Thi Van.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his first wife, Heng Hua.  Xuan loved gardening, cooking for...

Jenny Elliott Tench

Jenny Elliott Tench

Jun 14, 2023

Jenny, 75, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  She was born in Elizabethton, TN to Lula Taylor Elliott and Red Sim Elliott.  She was preceded in death by her son, Donald "DJ" Tench, Jr.; her parents; stepmother, Peggy Taylor Elliott; brother, C. Sonny Elliott; her beloved Uncle Brown and Aunt Hazel "Mama" Elliott.

Jenny...

Carol Lynn Brady

Carol Lynn Brady

Jun 13, 2023

Carol Lynn Brady, 70, of Gastonia passed away on June 13, 2023 at The Greens in Gastonia.  She was born on October 11, 1952 to the late Merle and Barbara Johnson Wass.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Judy.  Carol enjoyed bowling with her husband, doing needlepoint, and loved listening to the Beatles music.  She was a...

Tyler Francis Mainville

Tyler Francis Mainville

Jun 10, 2023

Tyler F. Mainville, 31, of Stanley, NC crossed over to his heavenly home on June 10, 2023. 

Tyler, also known as "Uncle Bub", was born in Albany, NY on January 9, 1992. 

 "Uncle Bub" was a loving uncle and always good for a joke and a laugh! He is very loved by his family and many friends. Tyler’s testimony, love...

James E. Pittman

James E. Pittman

Jun 9, 2023

James E. Pittman, 91, of Stanley passed away June 9, 2023 at the Robin Johnson House. He was born on August 1, 1931 in Mitchell County, NC to the late Coleman and Rhoda Pittman. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Jess, Jay, Johnny and Joe and sisters, Nora, Cora Lee and Lucy. James recently became a member...

Kenneth "Skinny" Wayne Spivey

Kenneth "Skinny" Wayne Spivey

Jun 6, 2023

Kenneth "Skinny" Wayne Spivey, 34, of Dallas passed away June 6, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 20, 1988. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Charles Kenneth Stroupe and Jay Milton Costner. Kenneth was a graduate of North Gaston High School in 2008. He loved the outdoors, camping and fishing. He was an avid knife...