Obituaries

Feb 23, 2024

Edith Spivey Parker, 90, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

She was born in Gaston County on February 14, 1934, to the late William and Lena Spivey.

Edith was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Gastonia.

In addition to her...

Feb 22, 2024

Mae Coffey, 89, of Dallas, NC, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her residence.

She was born August 16, 1934, in Cherokee Co, NC, daughter of the late Grant and Emma Crisp Griggs.

Mae was a hard worker, and she always put others before herself. She loved her family, and was a wonderful wife,...

Feb 22, 2024

Johnathan Logan Clemmer, 29, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2024. He was born in Gaston County, NC. on May 18, 1994, to Michael Shane Clemmer and Lisa Mattox Clemmer.

Johnathan was full of life and had a huge heart.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charlie Mattox.

In addition...

Feb 22, 2024

Georgia "Pauline" Collins, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Pauline was born June 23, 1937, in Gastonia, NC to the late Fletcher Johnson Crane and Ila Penner Crane.

Pauline was known as a great caregiver from her children to her patients she cared...

Feb 22, 2024

Barbara "Barbie" Caldwell Barber, 64, of Gastonia, passed away February 22, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 27, 1959, to Fran Caldwell and the late Ronald Roy Caldwell.

Barbie enjoyed reading, painting, and knitting.

In addition to her father, she was preceded...

Feb 22, 2024

Helen Truitt Tart, 69, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Peak Resources, Cherryville NC.

Helen was born June 3, 1954 in Cherokee County, NC and was the daughter of the late Giles and Margaret Truitt.  Helen was a wonderful and loving Mom, Grandmom, sister and aunt.  She loved cooking and her family...

Feb 20, 2024

Kelia Willis Lay 47, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 20, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital in Shelby.

She was born January 1, 1977, in Cleveland County, daughter of Timothy Willis and the late Tina Sanders Radford.

She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

Kelia was a free...

Feb 20, 2024

Jerry Walker Oxendine, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Green's.

A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, he was born on January 14, 1948, to the late Rev. Sidney and Sue Oxendine, but spent most of his life in Gaston County.

Jerry was a member of Gaston Baptist Church in...

Feb 19, 2024

Christopher "Shane" Wise, 47, of Belmont, North Carolina passed away Monday February 19th, 2024, at Gaston Memorial Hospital where he was visited and surrounded by family and loved ones before his passing.

Shane was born October 8th, 1976, to Ronald Tadlock and Tina Wise (Davis) of Belmont.

He grew up and attended school in Belmont...

Feb 17, 2024

Ronnie William Cloninger, 78, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his residence.

He was born December 13, 1945, a native of Gaston Co, NC, son of the late Ernest "Shorty" and Estelle "Henrietta" Cloninger.

Ronnie proudly served in the US Navy. He was an avid fisherman, and was a loving...

Feb 17, 2024

John Carl Moran, Sr., 87, entered the presence of His Savior on February 17, 2024.

He is survived by his precious wife, Marcia Moran; 3 children, John Carl Moran, Jr., James Freeman Moran, and Joanna Moran Bazen; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

He was a loving and loyal husband for almost 60 years, devoted...

Feb 16, 2024

Jerry Stevens "Steve" Gaddy, II, September 7, 1958 - February 16, 2024.

It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we mourn the passing of Jerry "Steve" Gaddy, of Gastonia, who passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 65. Steve was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cherished friend to many. His...

Feb 15, 2024

Lisa Marie White, 54, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away at her home on February 15, 2024.

She was born July 2, 1969, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, to Elaine Gillar and the late Walter Mikoli.

Lisa was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Lincolnton, NC.  She was a former employee with Greene Funeral...

Feb 14, 2024

Michael Alexander Smothers, 23, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

He was born September 8, 2000, to Mattie Bolen and the late David Charles Smothers.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his brothers, Lee Bolen, Timothy Smothers, David Smothers; sisters, Crystal Barnes, Angela Smothers; numerous nieces and nephews....

Feb 14, 2024

Vivian Elizabeth Chandler, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Gaston County on January 2, 1956, to the late Miles and Alma Davis.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Chandler Jr.; siblings, Clint Davis,...

Feb 13, 2024

Wallace Eugene "Gene" Jenkins, 85, of Lowell, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his residence.

A native of Gaston County, he was born on May 17, 1938, to the late Turner and Rosie Jenkins.

Gene worked for many years in the textile industry in the dye house.

In addition to his...

Feb 13, 2024

George Nelson Carroll Jr., 76, of Bessemer City, passed away February 13, 2024, at his home.

He was born November 18, 1947, in Cleveland County, son of the late George Nelson Carroll Sr. and Mary Sue Weaver Carroll.

He had worked for Wix Corporation for 36 years.

He loved to hunt, fish and...

Feb 13, 2024

Ella "Loretta" O'Neal Davis, 83, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center, Lincolnton, NC.

She was born June 14, 1940, in Beebe Hospital, Lewis Delaware, daughter of the late Edward J. O'Neal and Virgie Hitch O'Neal.

Loretta was a member of Assembly of God, Selbyville, Delaware. She was a...

Feb 12, 2024

On February 12, 2024, Kristen Michelle Clark of Hickory, NC passed away unexpectedly.

She was born on January 18, 1983, in Hickory NC.

Kristen loved playing basketball and volleyball and was involved with travel and high school volleyball. Shortly after receiving her GED, she became a Phlebotomist for Carolina's Medical Center in Charlotte and later...

Feb 12, 2024

Richard Allan Milliron, 87, of Bessemer City, passed away February 12, 2024, at his home.

He was born September 11, 1936, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, son of the late Elvin Kenneth Milliron and Hazel Peters Zuk.

Richard retired from Hercules Inc. in Kenvil, New Jersey and from Holiday Inn Express in Kings Mountain.

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