Obituaries

Jan 1, 2019

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...

Dec 31, 2018

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...

Dec 26, 2018

Frankie D. Norman Smith-Pope, 78, of Kings Mountain, a native of Savannah, NC passed away on December 26, 2018 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  She was born on October 10, 1940 to the late Wilburn Giles and Annie Vee Buchanan. She is also preceded in death by her husbands, Richard W. Smith and Harold Pope; sister, Gilesper Buchanan;...

Dec 20, 2018

Dec 20, 2018

Loretta Delois Lloyd, age 85, passed away Thursday December 20, 2018 in Lynchburg, Va. and formerly of Gastonia, NC. Ms. Lloyd was born in Campbell County, Va. on December 11, 1933 to the late Leonard Childress and Ola Layne Childress. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Allison David Campbell and Alva B. Lloyd, Jr. and also a brother,...

Dec 19, 2018

Shirley Sylvia Cornell, 85, of Newport passed away December 19, 2018 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.  She was born on July 12, 1933 in Allentown, PA to the late William Kenneth Shannon, Sr. and Beatrice Frye Sandt.  She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Roberta Lee Cornell Hutchinson; brother, William K. Shannon, Jr.; and granddaughter, Cheralee Beverly  Shirley...

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

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 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 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...