Rev. Phil Coe
Sep 22, 2021
Rev. Phil Coe, 68, of Clover, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on February 18, 1953, in Gaston County, NC, Phil is the son of the late Willard and Alice Smith Coe.
Phil was a member of Clover Liberty Pentecostal...
Peggy Jean Ward Metcalf
Sep 22, 2021
Peggy Jean Ward Metcalf,  86, of Bessemer City, passed away September 22, 2021, at her daughter's  home.
She was born February 25, 1935, in Madison County NC , daughter of the late Eugene Ward and Victoria Cook Ward.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Monday, September 27, 2021, at Westview Gardens, 1123 Edgewood...
Johnny Bridges
Sep 22, 2021
Johnny Bridges, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on September 22, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.
He was born May 7, 1958, in Gaston County, son of the late LB Bridges and Lena Stiles Bridges.
Johnny loved his family and was always wanting to spend time with them.
He enjoyed building model...
Cynthia Ann Godfrey
Sep 21, 2021
Cynthia Ann Godfrey, 69, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
She was born December 23, 1951, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Warren G. Godfrey and Janice Bost Cooke.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Robin, and...
Louise Smith Cook
Sep 21, 2021
Louise Smith Cook, 88, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her residence.
Born on May 24, 1933, in Habersham County, GA, Louise is the daughter of the late Clyde and Stella Church Smith.
Louise was a member of Loray Baptist Church in Gastonia. She was a loving and great mother, grandmother,...
Sherri Hill
Sep 21, 2021
Sherri Kiser Hill, 63, of Gastonia, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.
A native of Gaston County, Sherri was born on January 14, 1958, to William and Alma Jean Grigg Mercer.
Sherri was a member of Riverwood Worship Center, where she was the concert pianist for the praise team...
William George Barnes, Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
William George Barnes, Jr., 56, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
He was born August 2, 1965, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late William George Barnes, Sr. and Rickie Gail Bingham Ledford.
William was a hard working and loving husband, father, brother,...
Ruth Jones
Sep 20, 2021
Ruth Ann Jones, 55, of Mt. Holly, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
A native of Gaston County, she was born on December 15, 1965, to the late Roy Lee Jones and Glory Ann Walker Jones.
Ruth was well loved and had a heart of gold. She...
Luther Michaels, Jr.
Sep 20, 2021
Luther Brite Michaels, Jr., 94, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.
He was born July 23, 1927, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Luther Brite Michaels, Sr. and Mary Kelly Michaels.
Luther is survived by his sons, Noel Heffner (Lisa) and Michael Heffner; grandchildren,...
Corinne Alexander
Sep 19, 2021
Corinne Alexander, 60, of Lowell, NC, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at her residence.
She was born July 7, 1961, in Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late Franklin Roosevelt Alexander and Billie Jo Loftin Alexander.
Corinne never met a stranger.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Barry Rinkowski
Sep 18, 2021
Barry Joseph Rinkowski, 24, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Caromont Regional Center, Gastonia.
He was born October 30, 1996, son of Stephanie Michelle Rinkowski and Barry Joseph Rinkowski, Sr.
Barry was witty and full of life. He would always make everyone laugh with an endless supply of "fun facts". He...
Flossie "Tug" Atchley
Sep 18, 2021
Flossie "Tug" Atchley, 93, of Gastonia, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at her residence.
A Gaston County native, she was born September 26, 1927, daughter of the late Loyd and Nettie Johnson.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Atchley was preceded in death by her husband, Cloid J. Atchley; several brothers and sisters; and...
Donald Lee Price
Sep 17, 2021
Donald Lee Price , 67, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 17, 2021, due to an accident on a motorcycle.
He was born March 15, 1954, in Gaston County, son of the late Norman Price and Annie Stiles Price.
Donald retired from Firestone Textiles as a shift manager and was the owner and operator...
Brenda Airington Lee
Sep 17, 2021
Brenda Airington Lee, 60, of Shelby, passed away on September 17, 2021, at her home.
She was born August 1, 1961, in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Robert Lee Airington and Betty McDonald Airington.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Brenda is survived by her children, Jennifer Duncan...
James Franklin Mccarthy, Jr.
Sep 16, 2021
James Franklin McCarthy Jr., 74, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Woodlawn Haven, Mt. Holly.
He was born July 11, 1947, in Gaston Co, NC, son of the late James Franklin McCarthy Sr. and Thelma Louise Bolding McCarthy.
James was a United States Marine Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He...
Jeff Early
Sep 16, 2021
Jeff Early, 59, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at his residence.
He was born October 8, 1961, in Gaston, NC, son of James Hubert Early and Carolyn Elizabeth Cook.
Jeff loved to carp fish and NASCAR. He never met a stranger and always making people laugh.
In addition to...
Mark Andrew Merrington
Sep 16, 2021
Mark Andrew Merrington, 49, of Gastonia, passed away on September 16, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland, Shelby.
He was born November 13, 1971, in Gaston County, son of Bobby John Merrington and the late Barbara Hanna Merrington.
Mark was employed by FedEx Freight for more than twenty-four years.
He loved riding his Harley...
Frances Quinn
Sep 15, 2021
Frances Huffstetler Quinn, 88, of Empire, Alabama, formerly of Gastonia, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at her residence.
A native of Gaston County, she was born February 27, 1933, daughter of the late Edgar and Louisa Huffstetler.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Jimmy Lewis Quinn and...
Kenneth Lee Whisnant
Sep 15, 2021
Kenneth Lee Whisnant, 66, of Shelby, passed away on September 15, 2021, at his home.
He was born February 2, 1955, in Gaston County, son of the late William W. Whisnant and Irene Mize Whisnant.
Kenneth had worked at J.P. Stevens, Walmart, Bruce's Scrape Metal and Hanes manufacturing.
He loved his tractors and...
Brenda Buchanan Hogan
Sep 15, 2021
Brenda Buchanan Hogan, 67, of Kings Mountain, passed away on September 15, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland.
She was born July 23, 1954, in Gaston County, daughter of the late James Buchanan and Joyce Stiles Fore.
Brenda loved her children and grandchildren.
She enjoyed spending time at the beach and the mountains.
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