Obituaries

Oct 4, 2023

Clifford Brisco Goins, 92, of Gastonia, NC, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 21, 1930, in Rutherford County, to the late Claude and Essie Goins.

Clifford was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Korean War.

In addition to his...

Oct 3, 2023

Jessica Ann Gordy, 41, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian in Charlotte.

She was born September 16, 1982, in Gaston County to James and Cynthia Gordy.

Jessica was a member of Victory Hill Baptist Church in Dallas, NC. She loved to spend her time creating art with color and...

Oct 2, 2023

Virgene Adalee Barnhart Sorenson Friday was born August 5, 1924, in Quincy, Illinois.  She went to her eternal rest on October 2, 2023, at her home in Bessemer City, NC.

Virgene was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton Vere and Neva Jewel Johnston Barnhart; a sister, Gwenevere Frame; husband, John P. Sorenson (1918-1976); second husband, Russell...

Oct 2, 2023

Jerrial Keith Foster, 45, of Kings Mountain, passed away October 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born June 14, 1978, in Cleveland County, son of the late Jerry Foster and Penny Dellinger Foster.

A celebration Jerrial's life will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his home 227...

Oct 2, 2023

Diane Jane Harris, 80, of Gastonia, passed away October 2, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born June 28, 1943, in Gaston County, daughter of the late Clarence Fred Harris Sr. and Christine Gathings Harris.

A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, October 6, 2023, at Bessemer City Memorial...

Sep 30, 2023

Natalie Cheyenne Griffis 21, of Bessemer City, NC passed away on September 30, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.

She was born at Atrium Health Lincoln, on January 25th, 2002.

Natalie is proceeded in death by her father David Allen Griffis, and Grandparents Jone Campbell, William, and Veronia Griffis.  and She has left behind...

Sep 30, 2023

Philip Hadley Clapp Jr., 75, of Gastonia, passed away September 30, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

He was born in Bangor, Maine on October 3, 1947, son of the late Philip Hadley Clapp Sr. and Marie Arsenault Clapp.

Mr. Clapp was a US Army veteran and was employed by Blu-Gas.

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Sep 29, 2023

Prestin Lamar Teague, infant son of Matthew Teague and Crystal Pruitt Waldroup, passed away September 29, 2023.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Kim Carver; maternal grandfather, William Carver; paternal grandmothers, Dewella Teague, Angie Lail; paternal grandfather, David Beavers; brother, Marley Teague; sister, Madelyn Waldroup.

All services are private....

Sep 28, 2023

Rebecca Dean Faries, 77, of Dallas, NC, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian Charlotte.

A native of Gaston County, she was born August 19, 1946, to the late David and Effie Grigg.

In addition to her parents, Rebecca was also preceded in death by her daughter, Ronda G. Faries; sisters, Patricia Gragg,...

Sep 28, 2023

George Wesley Crisp (Tommy)

Born August 7, 1953

Tommy departed from this life on September 28, 2023, at Caromont Hospital in Gastonia, NC.

Tommy is survived by his sons Wesley Crisp and his wife Angela Crisp of Cherryville.  Son, Russell Crisp of Bessemer City.  Tommy has grandchildren. Joey Brewer of Bessemer City, Leah...

Sep 27, 2023

Cynthia "Nanny" Reid McClintock, 68, of Dallas, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Levine Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville.

She was born January 4, 1955, in Caldwell Co, NC, daughter of the late Joe and Doris Reid.

Nanny's great-grandchildren loved to hear her tell stories about her life. They also say she loved frogs,...

Sep 27, 2023

Jeanette Wood, 92, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at her residence.

She was born April 28, 1931, in Jackson County, NC to the late Bryan Ballew and Hester Nicholson.

Jeanette attended East Belmont Church of God. Jeanette was a rock to her family. She was always up to date on current...

Sep 26, 2023

Dorothy Sayes Martin, 95, of Dallas, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Atrium in Shelby.

She was born in Pineville, LA, to the late Newsom and Tessie Sayes on January 7, 1928.

Dorothy was a member of Dallas Church of God.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...

Sep 26, 2023

Kings Mountain- Mrs. Debbie Bryson Wilson, 59, passed away September 26, 2023at her residence.

Debbie Teresa Bryson Wilson was born June 1, 1964, in Gaston County, NC. She was born to the late Judy Moore Grant and Robert William Bryson.  Debbie passed away at home in Kings Mountain after suffering from cancer.  Debbie was a loving wife,...

Sep 26, 2023

Deborah Jane Porter, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her residence.

She was born August 6, 1951, in Gaston County, to the late Geneva Barrett Porter.

Deborah is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Geneva Porter; brother, Johnny James Porter; grandparents, Mattie Barrett Gibson, and Rev. Jasper V....

Sep 26, 2023

Buddy Everou Collins passed on Sept 26, 2023. He left his loving wife of almost 12 years, Joyce West Collins. She was by his side during his battle with cancer. He was a loving, caring stepfather to her children, Vernon West, Anne Cochran, Charlene Lanier, Tammy Godwin, and James Abee and all her grand, great, and great-great grandchildren.

Sep 26, 2023

Brenda Wiggins McCombs, 78, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her residence.

She was born July 11, 1945, a native of Gaston Co, NC, daughter of the late James Madison Wiggins and Verdie Beatrice Sanderson.

Brenda was a member of Christ Worship Center, Bessemer City.

In addition to...

Sep 25, 2023

Elwood "Bill" Hardee, 88, of Gastonia, passed away September 25, 2023, at the Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC.

He was born June 30, 1935, Horry County, South Carolina, to the late Ashley Galveston Hardee and Ida Hughes Hardee.

Bill was a charter member of Chapel Grove Church of God in Gastonia.

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Sep 25, 2023

Deborah "Debbie' Ballew, 63, of Gastonia, passed away September 25, 2023, at her home.

She was born February 8, 1960, in Polk County, Tennessee, daughter of Marcella Tilson Price and the late Clarence William Coleman.

Debbie was a kind and compassionate lady. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with all...

Sep 24, 2023

Clarence "CB" Long, 64, of Bessemer City, passed away September 24, 2023, at his home.

He was born October 31, 1958, in Houston County, Georgia, son of the late Donald Grier Long Sr. and Nellie Gillam Long.

CB loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending as much time as he could with all of them.