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Center Methodist
CHURCH
Catawba, NC

COOK
Robert Alvin Cook

DRUM
J. Wesley Drum
Frances Ivey Loftin

LAFONE
Michael Dale Lafone

LEE
Glenn C. Lee
Sallie Allie Loftin

LOFTIN
Alonzo Lester Loftin
Ida Lillian Setzer
Infant Son 1908
Infant Son 1914
Infant Son 1928

LOFTIN
Arthur Fred Loftin
Janice H. (Unknown)

LOFTIN
Arthur Lee Loftin
Alice Josephine Gilleland
Infant Son 1907

LOFTIN
Foy Max Loftin

LOFTIN
W. Garland Loftin

LOFTIN
Hattie Pearl Loftin

LOFTIN
James Franklin Loftin
Frances Elizabeth Fisher

LOFTIN
Lillie Stamey Loftin

LOFTIN
Mike Whitener Loftin
Michael Lane Loftin

LOFTIN
Oscar Sherrill Loftin
Annie Ruth Travis

LOFTIN
Oscar Sherrill Loftin, Jr.
Pamela S. (Unknown)

LOFTIN
Other Frederick Loftin
Nannie Elizabeth Lowrance
Infant Son 1906 

LOFTIN
Pearl Maybelle Loftin

LOFTIN
Theodore Roosevelt Loftin
Fannie Marie Hoke

LOFTIN
Washington Lafayette Loftin
Margaret Jane Lackey

LOFTIN
William Alexander Loftin
Laura Rossie Cranford

McKINNIS
Gilbert A. McKinnis
Harriet Jone Loftin

McKINNIS
Junius R. McKinnis
Lola Gilleland

McKINNIS
Perry Lee McKinnis
Cora Belle Moose

McKINNIS
Reuben William A. McKinnis
Mary G. (Unknown)

McKINNIS YOUNT
Infant Daughter of
Robert Yount &
Annie McKinnis

SETZER
Daniel Jacob Setzer
1. H.Blanch Beal
Infant Daughter 1901
Infant Son 1904
Infant Son 1907
Infant Daughter 1910
Infant Son 1912
Fred A. Setzer
2. Lucy Deal
Ralph Deal Setzer

SETZER
Fred L. Setzer
Ielen E. (Unknown)

SETZER
George Pinkney Setzer
Callie S. McGee

SETZER
William Able Setzer
Harriett J. Zurella Bost

SIGMON
Harry Everett Sigmon
Larry Eugene Sigmon
Wonda Christine Sigmon

SIGMON
T. Harry A. Sigmon
1. Bessie J. Setzer
2. Alma B. (Unknown)

WILSON
Thomas Robinson Wilson
Cordie Bland Loftin

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CEMETERIES

Eastview
Cemetery
Newton, NC

McCorkle Family
Cemetery
Terrell, NC

Providence Memorial
Cemetery
Catawba, NC

Weeks Family
Cemetery
Newton Grove, NC
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CHURCHES

Bethlehem Methodist
CHURCH
Claremont, NC

Catawba Methodist
CHURCH
Catawba, NC

Center Methodist
CHURCH
Catawba, NC

Mathis Chapel Baptist
CHURCH
Catawba, NC

Sharon Lutheran
CHURCH
Statesville, NC

Sherrills Ford
Presbyterian
CHURCH
Sherrills Ford, NC

Shiloh Methodist
CHURCH
Claremont, NC

St. John's Lutheran
CHURCH
Conover, NC
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LOFTIN:
 Beatty
 Corzine
 Cranford
 Fisher
 Givens
 Harwell
 Kaiser
 Lanier
 Lomax
 McCorkle
 Rudisill
 Sherrill
 Upright
 Washington
 Work

SETZER:
Aderholdt
Barringer
Bovey
Bushart
Deal
Heavner
Herman
Ikert
Miller
Motz
Rankin
Witherspoon

GOBLE:
Babst/Bobst
Douglas
Faber
Fink
Fulbright
Hefner
Meinhert
Miller
Muller
Pabst/Bobst
Robinson

JOHNSON:
Corzine
Fink
Hamilton
Kaiser
Leslie
Lewis
Moore
Sherrill
Upright
Wilkinson
 

 

Center Methodist Church   4945 Sherrills Ford Road Catawba, NC 28609   Organized: 1887     The beginnings of Center Church date from 1887, when a group of concerned citizens met at the Walden School House, located near Harwell and Lowrance Roads intersect.  Some of the people there were in the congregation of Shiloh, a Methodist Episcopal Church, and they were motivated to organize the new communion due to friction dating from the War Between the States.  Response to the meeting was encouraging and a brush arbor was constructed near the site where Center now stands.  The following men were chosen as leaders of the new congregation:   Alexander Blaylock, Francis Drum, Pinkney Durant Drum, James T. Harwell, William Alexander Loftin and Gilbert A. McKinnis.                                 Land for a permanent place of worship was given by Mr. Joseph Beal, and a deed for the property was drawn in 1888 with James T. Harwell, T. L. Jones and Alexander Blaylock as the first trustees.  Construction was begun as the congregation met first at Walden School and later at the brush arbor.  The building was to be constructed of wood and the framing was donated by Pinkney D. Drum, who operated a saw mill.  Handmade shingles were given by Jacob W. Bandy and special mention is noted of the Noah Frye Family who were Lutheran, but Mr. Frye gave his time as a carpenter and his wife cooked many meals for the pastor during construction.   Mary H. Lineberger, who attended the church from the beginning and who is now deceased, left a few written notes of her memories.  The following are excerpts just as she wrote them.    "People came from all around.  Mrs. Pink Jones was my teacher.  (She) came from Stanley.  Lived where Eugene Harwell now lives.  She was a wonderful woman.  She and her children walked to Walden every Sunday while we worshiped there.  As I remember, the church was built in the year 1988.  First had a brush arbor made from post covered with slats, brush laid on top of them.  Was here where this building now stands.  Mrs. Jones' husband was our first superintendent at Center.  We had fine preachers.  Their salary was very small.  My father was secretary.  I remember they paid (the pastor) $3.75 a quarter.  Later $7.75.  At Walden our mother put us on a long bench in front of them (preachers).  Didn't allow us to talk or look back.  Think I can remember the S.S. (Sunday School) Superintendents.  Walden: Tommy Drum.  Center: Pink Jones, Wesley Drum, Jake Bandy, James T. Harwell, Loss Rudisill, Francis Drum, W. L. Alley, Mrs. John Rudisill, Glenn  Setzer, Bazel Stiles, Charley Dettor, Tamp Bandy and Harold Mundy."     In early 1890, the Reverend C. M. Gentry, a minister in The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was appointed pastor as Center was added to the Catawba Charge.  The first service was held in the church in June 1890 although it was not finished until later that year.  The church had two doors and Fred Rudisill recalls that the women used the one on the right and the men used the left door.     Mrs. Carrie Lee has an old record book showing payments and conference minutes with this handwritten in the front:   "Record Book for Center Church, for Church Conference Secretary to keep pay-roll in, and to record minutes of church conferences in.  Make a new pay-roll every year.  This Sept. 30th, 1891.  C. M. Gentry, Pastor"                                 "The first church conference of Center Church, Statesville District, W.N.C. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, convened at church May 20, 1893, M.M. Downu, P.C, in the chair.  After religious services conducted by P.C, the following inquires were made:   1. Who is elected Secretary? J. T. Harwell. 2. Shall the roll be called?  Yes. 3.  Shall the roll be revised by striking from or restoring any names to it? Yes     "The P.C. reported as follows:  I have filled all my appointments at this church, this year except one, when I was called to a burial.  Am planning for better work, and praying for success therein.  Brethren, I need and ask your help in prayer and work.  Rec'd by certificate: E. W. Bandy, Jan. 23 1893 and Isabella Loftin, Feb 20, 1893 and Martha Seitz, May 2, 1893.  Removed by death: Delitha Sherrill, Jan 15, 1893.  J. M. Downum, P.C."   The second 1893 conference was held as scheduled and the Pastor reports Bessie Jane Setzer, daughter of G. P. and C. S. Setzer, was baptized, May 20th and R. M. Drum received by certificate on July 15th.  The Sunday School has sixty members, a superintendent and four teachers.   The church was rebuilt in 1926 and the new structure had a center door and Sunday School rooms in extended sides of the sanctuary.  Pink Setzer, Danierl Setzer and Harry Sigmon gave the timber for the new weather boarding.       In 1944, this building was brick veneered and was remodeled under the direction of Lee Lineberger, J. R. McKinnis, Fred Rudisill and Harry Sigmon.  Later, about 1949, new pews and central heat were installed.  In the winter of 1982-83, the church was air--conditioned.     During the pastorate of Rev. W. E. Rufty in 1959, plans were made for an educational building.  A committee composed of James T. Harwell, Fred Rudisill and Glenn Rudisill was elected and construction began in 1959.  The new building was completed in July of 1960 with ten classrooms, church school office, restrooms, a modern kitchen and large fellowship hall at a cost of $40,000.  The debt was retired in January 1964 and a dedication service held on September 13, 1964 with Rev. Cecil G. Hefner, D.S. assisting the pastor, Rev. Byron Shankle.   A modern parsonage was built by Center and Pisgah when Frank Pennigar was the minister of the Balls Creek Charge, and Rev. M. C. Ellerbe was the first pastor of the Center-Pisgah Charge when he was called out of retirement in 1969.   Center was on the Catawba Charge from 1888 to 1919, the Claremont Circuit till 1920 with Mountain View, Bethlehem, Pisgah, St. Paul and Friendship, and the Balls Creek Charge from 1920 to 1969 when the Center-Pisgah Charge was organized.  Bethlehem was only with the above group for one year and after a few years, St. Paul was returned to the Maiden Charge leaving only four churches on the Charge.   The first four pastors of Center are named in the book of records of the 1890s as: Rev. C. M. Gentry, Rev. J. M. Downum, Rev. C. C. Brothers and Rev. J. D. Bowie.  Pastors who served from 1900 to 1919 are unknown at this writing but the following listing shows appointments from 1919.       Center Methodist Church Pastors       1919 A. G. Loftin 1935 J. O. Howell 1957 W. E. Rufty 1920 Jim Green 1936 W. A. Wellman 1961 W. L Harkey 1923 John Green 1937 H. H. Robbins 1963 Byron Shankle 1925 T. W. Hager 1939 B. A. Sisk 1967 Frank Pennigar 1926 P. H. Brittain 1941 R. L. Forbis 1961 C. M Ellerbe 1929 J. A. Frye 1944 J. O. Banks 1971 R. L. Poindester 1931 Max Brandon 1949 V. B. Harrison 1977 Frank Thomas   1959 G. W. Carver 1981 John A. Petty                         Church Cemetery       COOK       Robert Alvin Cook Nov 6, 1926 July 2, 1976 Alvin was husband to Glennie Frances Loftin, the daughter of Alonzo Lester Loftin       DRUM   J. Wesley Drum June 11, 1880 sept. 25, 1972   Frances Loftin Drum Sept. 19, 1878 June 15, 1958   Frances Ivey Loftin Drum was daughter of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford The Granddaughter of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher       LAFONE Michael Dale Lafone Sept. 8, 1970 May 12, 1991 Michael was the son of Norma Cook Lafone Stewart and the grandson of Alvin & Frances Loftin Cook The Great-Grandson of Alonzo Lester Loftin & Ida Lillian Setzer       Lee   Glenn Clustus Lee Jan. 4, 1914 Aor, 8m 1988   Allie Loftin Lee Sept. 12, 1913 Feb. 10, 1986   Allie Loftin Lee was the daughter of  Alonzo Lester Loftin & Ida Lillian Setzer Granddaughter of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford       Loftin     Alonzo Lester Loftin Feb. 5, 1876 Feb. 4, 1937 Alonzo Lester Loftin was the son of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford The Grandson of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher The Grandson of Manley Wilson Cranford & Mary Martha Lomax   Ida Setzer Loftin Apr. 25, 1884 Dec. 25, 1964 Ida Lillian Setzer was the daughter of Patrick Sylvanus Setzer & Margaret Elizabeth Witherspoon The Granddaughter of Jacob Lanier Setzer & Delilah Deal The Granddaughter of Miles Rankin Witherspoon & Sarah Elizabeht Aderholdt   Infant Son 1908 - 1908 This was the "Infant Son" of  Alonzo Lester Loftin & Ida Lillian Setzer   Infant Son June 6, 1914 June 6, 1914 This was the "Infant Son" of  Alonzo Lester Loftin & Ida Lillian Setzer and twin brother to Daisy Pearl Loftin Herman   Infant Son 1928 - 1928 This was the "Infant Son" of  Alonzo Lester Loftin & Ida Lillian Setzer         Loftin   Arthur Fred Loftin Jan. 21, 1923 Aug. 29, 1999   Janice H. Loftin Nov. 13, 1924 Aug. 21, 2005   Arthur Fred Loftin was the son of Other Frederick Loftin & Nannie Elizabeth Lowrance The Grandson of Washington Lafayette Loftin & Margaret Jane Lacky and Nephew to William Alexander Loftin The Great-Grandson of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher       Loftin Father Arthur Lee Loftin June 20, 2884 June 30, 1950 Arthur Lee Loftin was a brother to Alonzo Lester Loftin and Frances Ivey Loftin Drum He was a son to William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford He was a Grandson to James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher He was a Grandson to Manley Wilson Cranford & Mary Martha Lomax   Mother Josephine Gilleland Loftin July 20, 2890 June 3, 1928 Alice Josephine Gilleland was the wife of Arthur Lee Loftin She was the Daughter of Mitchell Melmouth Gillenand & Delila Ann Catherine Murphy   Willard G. Loftin Son of  Lee & Josephine Loftin Dec. 19, 1919 Apr 17, 1921   Infant Son of Lee & Josephine Loftin Aug 19, 1907       Loftin PFC Foy Max Loftin Who Gave His Life In Performance of His Duty July 24, 1921 Dec. 1, 1943 Foy Max Loftin was the son of Arthur Lee Loftin and Alice Josephine Gilleland Grandson of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford       Loftin W. Garland Loftin Born May 23, 1887 Died Aug. 2, 1912 Asleep in Jesus Garland Loftin was the brother of  Alonzo Lester Loftin Son of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford   There is a possibility that Garland's first name was William, after his father       Loftin Hattie Pearl Loftin July 9, 1890 Aug. 4, 1966 Hattie Pearl Loftin was the daughter of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford       Loftin James Franklin Loftin Died Drewry Bluff, May 1864 His Wife F. Elizabeth Fisher Aug. 8, 1826 June 24, 1918 James Franklin Loftin was killed in battle at Drewry's Bluff, VA, during the Civil War.  His body was buried there. James Franklin Loftin was the son of Thomas Loftin & Sally Lavinia Beatty He was the Grandson of James Loftin & Susannah Sherrill and Wm. Able Beatty & Isabella McCorkle Frances Elizabeth Fisher was the daughter of Reuben Fisher & Mary Fisher       Loftin Lillie Stamey Loftin Sept 6, 1897 Aug 4, 1988 Lillie Stamey Loftin was the daughter of  Alonzo Lester Loftin and Cornelia Estelle Lowrance She was the Granddaughter of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford She was the Granddaughter of Henry Durant Lowrance & Sarah Josephine Bost       Loftin Father Mike Whitener Loftin Feb 18, 1916 Feb 24, 1949 Mike Whitener Loftin was the son of  Alonzo Lester Loftin & Ida Lillian Setzer He was killed in a car accident at the age of 33 - a month before the birth of his son - He was not driving   Son Michael L. Loftin Mar. 22, 1949 Jan. 25, 1965 Michael Lane Loftin was the son of Michael Whitener Loftin & Eleanor Ervin Mikie died in a car accident at the age of 15 - He was not driving       Loftin   Oscar Sherrill Loftin Oct. 22, 1920 July 22, 1986   Annie Ruth Loftin Jan. 27, 1927 Aug. 27, 1995   Thy Kingdom Come - Thy Will Be Done Oscar Sherrill Loftin was the son of  Alonzo Lester Loftin & Ida Lillian Setzer He was a grandson of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford He was a grandson of Patrick Sylvanus Setzer & Margaret Elizabeth Witherspoon       Loftin   Oscar Sherrill Loftin Jr. Feb 17, 1947     Pamela S. Loftin Sept. 3, 1947 June 14, 2001   Our Father   Which Art   In Heaven Oscar Sherrill Loftin, Jr., "Bubber", was the son of Oscar Loftin & Annie Ruth Travis       Loftin     Otho/Other Frederick Loftin June 20, 1886 Jan. 24, 1946 Other Frederick Loftin was a son of Washington Lafayette Loftin & Margaret Jane Lackey He was a nephew to William Alexander Loftin He was the Grandson of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher   Nannie Elizabeth Loftin Nov. 23, 1883 July 31, 1969 Nannie Elizabeth Lowrance Loftin was the wife of Other Frederick Loftin   Infant Son of Mr & Mrs Otho Frederick Loftin Oct. 6, 1906       Loftin Pearl Maybelle Loftin Jan. 29, 1882 - July 26, 1932 Served as a Missionary in Hong Kong, CHINA For the Pentecostal Holiness Church from Oct. 1920 to Jan. 1927 Pearl Maybelle Loftin was the Daughter of Washington Lafayette Loftin & Margaret Jane Lackey She was the Granddaughter of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher She was the sister of Other Frederick Loftin and niece of William Alexander Loftin       Loftin   Theodore Roosevelt Loftin Dec. 25, 1906 Dec. 20, 1969   Marie Hoke Loftin May 20, 1911 Apr. 15, 1985   Our Father Which Art in Heaven Theodore was the son of  Alonzo Lester Loftin & Ida Lillian Setzer       Loftin Washington Lafayette Loftin June 20, 1859 May 18, 1932 Washington Lafayette "Fate" Loftin was a brother to William Alexander Loftin He was the son of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher He was the Grandson of Thomas Loftin & Sally Lavinia Beatty and Reuben & Mary Fisher   Margaret Jane Lackey Loftin Aug. 25, 1858 Mar. 27, 1928 Margaret Jane Lackey was the wife of Washington Lafayette Loftin       Loftin   His Wife Laura Rossie Cranford Loftin Jan. 2, 1855 Mar. 5, 1909   William Alexander Loftin Oct. 26, 1851 June 11, 1939   There are no partings in heaven William Alexander Loftin was the son of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher Laura Cranford Loftin was the daughter of Manley Wilson Cranford & Mary Martha Lomax       McKinnis             Gilbert A. McKinnis Died May 30, 1913 Age 72 Years   Rock of Ages FATHER & MOTHER Gone But Not Forgotten   Hattie Jone Loftin Wife of G. A. McKinnin Aug. 11, 1849 Dec. 13 1908 Age 59 yrs 4 mos 2 days       Three sides of the same headstone Harriett Jone Loftin McKinnis was the daughter of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher       McKinnis   Junius R. McKinnis Dec. 6, 1886 Apr. 22, 1947   Lola Gilleland McKinnis June 3, 1889 Feb. 8, 1959   Junius R. McKinnis was the son of Gilbert McKinnis & Harriett Jone Loftin He was the grandson of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher       McKinnis   Perry Lee McKinnis Mar. 25, 1874 July 11, 1934   Cora Belle Moose McKinnis Jan. 7, 1879 Aug. 13, 1952   Father! Let thy grace be given that we may meet in heaven       McKinnis     William A. McKinnis Apr. 25, 1869 Mar. 24, 1932 Reuben William A. McKinnis was the son of Gilbert A. MaKinnis & Harriet Jone Loftin He was the brother of Junius R. McKinnis He was the Grandson of James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher   Mary G. McKinnis Sept. 11, 1869 Jan. 4, 1940 Mary G. McKinnis was the wife of William A. McKinnis       McKinnis Yount Infant Daughter Robert W. & Annie McKinnis Yount Feb. 4, 1915 Annie McKinnis Yount is the daughter of Gilbert McKinnis & Harriet Jone Loftin This Infant Daughter would have been a Great-Granddaughter to James Franklin Loftin & Frances Elizabeth Fisher       Mundy   Harlon Preston Mundy May 31, 1908 Nov. 8, 1991   Lois Virginia Loftin Dec. 13, 1908 Still Living July 2011   Lois was the daughter of Arthur Lee Loftin & Josephine Gilleland She was the niece of  Alonzo Lester Loftin She was the granddaughter of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford     Setzer     Daniel Jacob Setzer July 18, 1878 - 1954 Daniel Jacob Setzer was the son of Willaim Able Setzer & Hariett J. Zurella Bost He was the Grandson of Jacob Lanier Setzer & Delilah Deal   H. Blanch Beal Setzer 1881 - 1912 And Infant Son Burried in Mother's Arms H. Blanch Beal Setzer was the first wife of Daniel Jacob Setzer Blanche had 5 children that died in infancy and a son, Fred, who died at age 23 Blanch died giving birth to a final child, a son - both buried together   Infant Daughter Setzer Oct. 27, 1901     Fred A. Setzer 1902 - 1925   Infant Son Setzer Oct. 10, 1904   Infant Son Setzer Aug. 5, 1907   Infant Daughter Setzer Sept. 1, 1910   Lucy Deal Setzer 1885 - 1978 Lucy Deal Setzer was the second wife of Daniel Jacob Setzer She had four children   Ralph Deal Setzer 1919 - 1934 Ralph Deal Setzer was the son of Daniel Jacob Setzer and Lucy Deal Setzer       Setzer   Fred L. Setzer June 22 1907 May 10, 1980   Ielen E. Setzer July 19, 1911 May 23, 1970   Death is Eternal Life - Why Should We Weep   Fred L. Setzer June 22, 1907 - May 10, 1980       Setzer   George Pinkney Setzer Sept. 3, 1861 Dec. 2, 1953   Callie S. McGee May 16, 1852 Dec. 27, 1931   George Pinkney Setzer was the son of William Able Setzer & Harriett J. Zurella Bost He was the Grandson of Jacob Lanier Setzer & Delilah Deal He was a brother to Daniel Jacob Setzer       Setzer     William Able Setzer Dec. 22, 1835 April 22, 1925 William Able Setzer was a son of Jacob Lanier Setzer & Delilah Deal William and his six brothers all served in the Confederacy during the Civil War   Harriet J. Zurella Bost Setzer May 31, 1841 Apr. 1, 1928       Sigmon   Wonda Christine Sigmon Nov. 16, 1946 Dec. 7, 1946   Larry Eugene Sigmon Oct. 5, 1947 Jan. 10, 1948   Harry Everette Sigmon Oct. 5, 1947 Apr. 8, 1955       Wonda, Larry & Harry Sigmon were the children of Floyd Eugene Sigmon & Mary Helen Goble Wonda died of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) at 3 weeks - Larry died from Whooping Cough at 3 months Larry & Harry were twins - Harry accidentally hanged himself at the age of 7-year-old       Sigmon   T. Harry A. Sigmon July 5, 1893 July 15, 1986   Alma B. (Unknown) Apr. 12, 1907 Jan. 31, 1993   Harry A. Sigmon was the father of Floyd Eugene Sigmon Harry was the Grandfather of Wonda, Larry & Harry Sigmon Bessie J. Setzer was the first wife of Harry Sigmon- and mother of Floyd Alma B. (Unknown) was the second wife of Harry Sigmon   Bessie J. Setzer Sigmon Aug. 14, 1892 Oct. 7, 1929       Wilson   Thomas Robinson Wilson May 23, 1891 Nov. 29, 1972   Cordie Bland Loftin Aug. 26, 1894 May 6, 1981   Cordie was the sister of  Alonzo Lester Loftin She was the daughter of William Alexander Loftin and Laura Cranford                         A view from above       SOURCES:   Information for this short history written for Homecoming, May 17, 1984, by John A. Petty - has been taken from previous histories written by Ora Nell Chappel, Melva Rudisill, Carrie Lee and Robert L. Poindexter.  Additional data for the list of pastors is from the Western North Carolina Conference Journals.  Also, the Center Book of Records from the 1890s and the personal memories of Mary Harwell Lineberger plus proof reading by some of the older church members is notes.