Obituaries

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...

Judy Stamey Rathbone

Judy Stamey Rathbone

Jun 4, 2023

Judy Stamey Rathbone, 78, of Gastonia passed away June 4, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on June 19, 1944 to the late Ernest and Mary Aderholt Stamey.  She is also preceded in death in 2012 by her husband of 44 years, Ray Rathbone.  Judy was an active member of Independent Baptist Tabernacle Church in Dallas where she enjoyed...

Gerald Allen Call, Jr.

Gerald Allen Call, Jr.

Jun 3, 2023

Gerald Allen Call, Jr., 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Charlotte Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on February 18, 1947 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Gerald Allen Call, Sr. (Jack) and Frances Hall Call.  His family moved to Bluefield, West Virginia when he was a young child, and later to Charlotte when...

Larry Lee Williams

Larry Lee Williams

May 30, 2023

Larry Lee Williams, 80, of Gastonia passed away on May 30, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Gaston County on January 26, 1943 to the late Samuel and Inez Sigmon Williams.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Ester Johnson.  Larry atteneded Love Memorial Baptist Church and Crowders Mountain Baptist Church. He retired from...

Linda Harrison Gibson

Linda Harrison Gibson

May 23, 2023

Linda Harrison Gibson, 75, of Stanley passed away May 23, 2023 at the Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.  She was born on June 8, 1947 to the late Lonnie and Gladys Baker Harrison.  In addition to her parents, Linda was also preceded in death by her son, Jody Gibson; stepfather, Paul A. McConnell; and brother, Tony Harrison.  She was...

Amy Hoang Nguyen

Amy Hoang Nguyen

May 21, 2023

 

Amy Hoang Nguyá»…n, 28, of Belmont, passed away May 21, 2023 at the Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia with her family by her side. Amy was born in Binghamton, New York on October 28, 1994.Amy was an extraordinary daughter to her mother Hong Hoang, a supportive fiancé to Joshua Hickler, a loving mother to her daughter Madison Hickler, and...

Mary Lee Gibson

Mary Lee Gibson

May 21, 2023

Mary Lee Gibson, 73, of Huntersville, NC passed away on May 21, 2023 at Novant Health Presbyterian in Charlotte.  She was born on May 24, 1949 to the late Carl and Kathleen Hardin Bailey.  She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Bob Paxton and Ted Paxton and sister, Brenda Helms.  Mary was a homebody that enjoyed telling stories,...

Tommy Samuel Jones

Tommy Samuel Jones

May 20, 2023

Tommy Samuel Jones, age 59, of Gastonia, went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2023.  He was born on June 27, 1963 to the late Glory Ann (Walker) Jones and Roy Lee Jones of Gaston County. In addition to his parents, Tommy was also preceded in death by his siblings, Michael Jones, Roger Jones, and Ruth Jones....

Conrad Bilgrien

Conrad Bilgrien

May 19, 2023

Conrad Bilgrien of Mount Holly, NC, passed away on May 19th , 2023 at the age of 64.Conrad was born the oldest of three children to Arlene Buchli and Conrad Bilgrien Sr. on September 7 th ,1958 in Pontiac, MI. As a child his family moved to Milwaukee, where he spent most of his early life. Atage 17, he joined...

Gwendolyn Hall

Gwendolyn Hall

May 17, 2023

Gwendolyn (Junie) Hall 67 years old passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, to be with the Lord and Savior. Junie was a beautiful woman, both inside and out. There wasn't a single person that didn't gravitate to her love, energy, and all-around vibes. She was living in North Carolina, USA with her daughter and grandkids at the time. She...

Darren Crosby

Darren Crosby

May 17, 2023

 

John Darren Crosby, 57, of Charlotte passed away May 17, 2023 at his residence.  He was born in Apex, NC on December 31, 1965 to Anna Kimble Sherrill and the late Carol Crosby.  Darren was the owner of Crossmark Roofing Solutions. He loved airplanes and dreamed of becoming a pilot someday.  He was also a member of the Airport...

Auby Hipp Brinson

Auby Hipp Brinson

May 11, 2023

Auby Hipp Brinson, 65, of Charlotte passed away May 11, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born in Waco, Tx on September 28, 1957 to the late Loren Wadley Brinson and Mary Virginia Story.  In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Loren W. Brinson III (Pee-Wee) and...

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