Mar 5, 2021

Jackie Neal Panter, 68, passed away at the Cranberry House, Newland, NC on Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born September 10, 1952 in Gaston County to the late Robert Panter and Bertha Ledford Panter.

Jackie was a security guard in Charlotte, he loved listening and playing the guitar.

Left to cherish his memories are...

Mar 5, 2021

Rickey Lee Kirkland, 74, passed away at Atrium Health, Lincolnton on Friday, March 5, 2021. He was born April 8, 1946 in Gaston County to the late Ernest Clinton Kirkland and Ruth Smith Kirkland.

He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Faye Mitchem Kirkland, sons John Clinton Kirkland and Paul Hampton Kirkland.

Left...

Mar 2, 2021

Stephen Roy “Skip” Franklin Sr., 65, of Ripley, WV, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following an extended illness.

He was born May 2, 1955, in Gastonia, N.C., a son of the late Richard Kenneth Sr. and Margaret Ann (Ward) Franklin.

Affectionately known to many as “Skip”, he graduated...

Mar 2, 2021

Stella Lovelia Queen Cotnam, 98, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was born April 28, 1922 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Luther and Sophia Lovelia Queen Queen.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rankin Paul Cotnam; 5 siblings; granddaughter Ashley Broome; great-grandson Justin Choate; and great-great granddaughter...

Feb 27, 2021

David Benjamin Snipes, 72, passed away at Robin Johnson Hospice House on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born July 30, 1948 in Gaston County to the late Hubert Ben Snipes, Jr., and Evelyn Miller Snipes.

He is preceded in death by his wife Sandra Rabb Snipes.

David was the owner of Snipes Shoe Repair,...

Feb 25, 2021

Joan Penner Berry, 84, passed away at CaroMont Regional Medical Center on Thursday, February 25, 2021. She was born December 18, 1936 in Gaston County to M.O. Penner and Kathryn Kiser Penner.

She was preceded in death by her sons Mark Berry and Danny Berry.

Joan was a lifelong member of Long Creek Presbyterian Church,...

Feb 22, 2021

Brenda Davis Stafford, 76, passed away peacefully at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia on Monday February 22, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1944 in Gaston County, NC to the late William and Helen Lovelace Davis.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jason James Stafford, Jr., brothers Gene, Bobby, and Luther Davis; grandsons, Terry...

Feb 22, 2021

Patricia “Patty” Ann Smith, 64, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 22, 2021 with her faithful dog “Toby” by her side. She was born August 10, 1956 in Gaston County to the late Wilburn Neal and Betty Jean Clevenger Smith.

Patty loved listening to gospel music, going out to eat and sitting on her porch...

Feb 21, 2021

Faye Painter Hughes, 76, passed away at Caromont Regional Medical Center on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was born August 31, 1944 in Cleveland County to the late Rev. Jim and Lela Ledbetter Painter.

She was preceded in death by her siblings.

Left to cherish her memories is her son Jimmy...

Feb 6, 2021

Pastor Michael J Hedgecoe, 55, passed away at Atrium Health Main - Charlotte on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was born July 28, 1965 in Mecklenburg County to the late Gilbert and Patricia Kay (Haley) Hedgecoe.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Angela “Angie” Warlick.

Pastor Mike was the founder of Jesus Christ...