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Gastonia, North Carolina and surrounding areas

Mike Wolfe

Mike Wolfe

Sep 26, 2021

Mike Wolfe, 81, of Bessemer City, passed away on September 26, 2021, at his home.

He was born September 5, 1940, in Gaston County, son of the late Lawrence Abernathy Wolfe Sr. and Elizabeth Coble Wolfe.

Mike was a life long and active member of First United Methodist Church in Bessemer City, where he taught...

Jerry Ghorley

Jerry Ghorley

Sep 26, 2021

Jerry Dennis Ghorley, 80, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, born on April 2, 1941, Jerry was the son of the late Luther and Mary Lanier Ghorley.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Edith Ghorley; and brothers,...

Ciera Boheler Porch

Ciera Boheler Porch

Sep 26, 2021

Ciera Boheler Porch, 28, of York, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.

Born on May 19, 1993, in Mecklenburg County, Ciera was the daughter of Roger and Jennifer Aldridge Boheler. As a child, she loved fishing and competitive dancing. She graduated from Cleveland Community College with an Associates in Liberal...

Dedrick Denard Harper

Dedrick Denard Harper

Sep 25, 2021

Dedrick Denard Harper, 49, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at his home.

He was born September 30, 1971, in Lexington, NC.

Dedrick was a dancer, and he could always make you smile.

He is preceded in death by his mother and step father, Alzada and Barron King; sister, Lorene...

Roy Moore

Roy Moore

Sep 25, 2021

Roy Moore, 92, of Gastonia, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, born on June 13, 1929, son of the late Barney and Ida Wise Moore.

Roy was a member of Trinity Holiness Church of God, where he was a Sunday school teacher for many...

Ricky Smith

Ricky Smith

Sep 24, 2021

Ricky Lee Smith, 60, of Gastonia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home.

A lifelong resident of Ranlo, born on March 16, 1961, son of the late Roy V. and Mae Nantz Smith.

Ricky was quite a character, he loved music and fishing. He had a very huge and loving heart...

Chris Lowrance

Chris Lowrance

Sep 24, 2021

Chris Lowrance, 56, of Gastonia, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on December 23, 1964, to the late Clifford and Carol Bressman Lowrance.

Chris worked at Stabilus for over 30 years. He was a fan of the Pittsburg Steelers. Chris loved...

Earsie Grigg Wood

Earsie Grigg Wood

Sep 24, 2021

Earsie Grigg  Wood, 95, of Kings Mountain, passed away on September 24, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

She was born September 12, 1926,  in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Abrose Grigg and Ila Ross Grigg.

Earsie retired from Osage Mill, Bessemer City.

She had raised twelve children.

She...

Kenneth B. Anderson

Kenneth B. Anderson

Sep 24, 2021

Kenneth B. Anderson, 71, of Bessemer City, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Born on September 4, 1950, in Blairsville, Georgia, Kenneth was the son of the late Vester and Mary Hughes Anderson.

Kenneth retired from Stuart Gear Manufacturing after over 30 years of service. He loved...

Linda Joyce Orr

Linda Joyce Orr

Sep 23, 2021

Linda  Joyce Orr, 70,  of Gastonia,  passed away  September  23, 2021, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born August 28, 1951, in Graham County, NC.

Linda is survived by  her mother, Vivian Gillispie; daughter, Christal Millsaps Geer; brothers, Dean Gillispie, Don Gillispie.

Linda was preceded in death by her father,...

Rev. Phil Coe

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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