Obituaries

Jan 13, 2019

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...

Jan 12, 2019

Judith “Judy” Maria 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...

Jan 11, 2019

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. ...

Jan 11, 2019

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....

Jan 7, 2019

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...

Jan 4, 2019

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...

Jan 2, 2019

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...

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...