Andy Heath Hartman, a 40-year-old white male from Cherryville, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on July 31, 2015. Andy was born on December 4, 1974, in Cleveland County, North Carolina. He was employed by Performance Link Technologies and was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Cherryville. Andy was also involved in various community organizations, including the Cherryville Masonic Lodge 505 AF & AM, Oasis Shriners of Charlotte, the Cherryville Shrine Club, the Knight of
Pythias, and the Bessemer City American Legion Post 243. He served in the US Army 82nd Airborne and was known for his dedication to his family and community.
On the night of July 31, 2015, Andy Heath Hartman was shot and killed in his home on Bates Avenue in Cherryville. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m., and a hysterical woman called 911 to report the shooting. The gunman, identified as Yates Franklin Mauney III, also 40 years old, left the scene and went to Kenwood Road, where he shot and killed himself. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and the relationship between Hartman and Mauney has not been disclosed by the authorities.
The Cherryville Police Department and Gaston County police conducted an investigation into the murder-suicide. Witnesses reported seeing Mauney at Hartman's home on the night of the incident. Despite the tragic nature of the event, no further details about the motive or any potential litigation have been released. The community of Cherryville was left in shock and mourning over the loss of Andy Heath Hartman, a beloved family man and dedicated community member.
