Obituaries

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...

Oct 6, 2018

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...

Oct 3, 2018

Charles "Chuck" William Greene, 87, of Kings Mountain passed away October 3, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.  He was born in Spruce Pines on November 17, 1930 to the late William and May Greene.  Chuck is also preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Boone. He was a past member of New Buffalo Baptist Church in Grover. ...

Oct 3, 2018

Dennis Lang Morgan, 72, of Mt. Holly passed away October 3, 2018 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Gaston County on March 22, 1946 to the late David and Margaret Costner Morgan.  Dennis enjoyed the beach, mountains, fishing, guns, and older cars.

Survivors include his children, Eddie "Dixie" Marley Morgan and Sonny "Jamie" James Morgan; sisters, Patricia...

Oct 2, 2018

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...

Oct 1, 2018

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)...

Sep 30, 2018

Patsy Elizabeth Self, 72, of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas, NC. She was born in Rutherford County on January 7, 1946 the daughter of the late Lucius Franklin Barnes and Hassie Emma Buchanan Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Eugene Self; Stepson, Ronald Dean Self, and three...

Sep 29, 2018

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...

Sep 26, 2018

Sep 26, 2018

Brandon Robert McGee, 33, of Belmont, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born in Cabarrus County, the son of Robert "Bob" McGee and Mother, Janet Klavinger McGee. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dawn. He attended Bethlehem Church in Gastonia and loved golf, coaching his daughter’s soccer team, camping, the Carolina Panthers and was...

Sep 20, 2018

Randall "Jay" Jefferson Erwin, 40, of Springwood, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Caromont Health, Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County on October 13, 1977, the son of Judy Parker Erwin Hughes and the late Randy Lloyd Erwin. He was also preceded in death by his Stepfather, Dennis Guinn Hughes.

In addition to his Mother, Jay is...

Sep 12, 2018

Infant Zaia Marie Griffith, passed away on September 12, 2018 at Novant Health Medical Center, Huntersville. She was the daughter of Jennifer Marie Bundtzen and Timothy Desmond Griffith of Denver, NC.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, at Benson Funeral & Cremation Services.

Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, 1462...

Sep 11, 2018

Sep 1, 2018

Darrell Gates Rucker, 74, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on September 1, 2018.

Darrell is survived by his wife Janice, of 38 years, daughter Miranda (Cody) Havens, sisters, Wanda Rucker and Marie (Doug) Huddleston, granddaughter, Isabella Havens, and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. Darrell was...