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Kathryn "Kat" Bridges
SHELBY - Mrs. Kathryn "Kat" Blanton Bridges, 65, of 1143 Bridges St., died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999, at her residence.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Dora Ledbetter Blanton and the late Luther Blanton. She worked at Lily Mill and retired from the Senior Center where she was the kitchen supervisor. She was a member of Lily Baptist Church; she attended Putnam Memorial Baptist Church. She was a member of the Lily Woman's Club and the Senior Center.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Denny Moore Bridges; and one sister, Judy Moss.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Dennis Bridges, Douglas "Buddy" and Lynn Bridges and Chuck Bridges and Sherry Padgett, all of Shelby and Lindy and Tamara Bridges of Morganton; two daughters and one son-in-law, Pat and Ernest McDonald of Lawndale and Cindy Bridges of Shelby; two brothers, Bill Blanton of Newton and Doug Blanton of Casar; one sister, Sadie Garver of Lawndale; grandchildren, David and Kelli Bridges, Terrany and David Wright, Teresa, John, Andy, Josh, Alan and Amber Bridges and Jennifer Pearson; and two great-grandchildren, Austin Bridges and David Keith Bridges.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Putnam Memorial Baptist Church with the Revs. Bryan Glisson and Marion Adams officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and other times at the mother's home, 1151 Bridges St., Shelby.
Memorials may be made to Hospitality House, 1214 Scott Ave., Charlotte, N.C., 28203.
Bobby Wilson Jr.
GASTONIA - Rev. Bobby Wilson Jr., 49, of 2300 Knight Drive, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be today at 3 p.m. at First Antioch Church in Gastonia. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Holiness Church in Kings Mountain.
The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service at the church.
J.W. Gill and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Virgil "Mac" McSwain
GREENVILLE - Mr. Virgil Keith "Mac" McSwain, 90, of 2001 Pelham Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Aaron F. and Buena Petty McSwain. He was owner and operator of McSwain Well Drilling Company. He was a member of Washington Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran who served in World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Lavonda McCrary McSwain of the home; one daughter, Melissa M. Collins of Greer, S.C.; two sisters, Lillian M. Stroud and Lucille M. McSwain, both of Shelby; and one granddaughter, Julie M. Collins.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Gray Mortuary Chapel in Pelzer, S.C., with the Revs. Stan Candler and James Ellenburg officiating. Burial will follow at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Friday one hour before the service at the funeral home and other times at the home of Dan and Melissa Collins, 13 Stone Valley Court, Greer.
Memorials may be made to Washington Baptist Church, 208 Washington Church Road, Pelzer, S.C. 29669.
Dorothy Gross
ICARD - Mrs. Dorothy Shoup Gross, 62, of P.O. Box 725, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999, at her residence.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Ron Watts, Lloyd Harris and Joel Cook officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 at Stamey Funeral Home.
Russell Phillips
ELLENBORO - Mr. Russell Phillips, 72, of 129 Italy Ave., died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999, at Fair Haven Home in Bostic.
A memorial service will be today at 4 p.m. at Harrelson Funeral Home with the Rev. Morris Byers officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.
Chloe McGinnis
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mrs. Chloe McGinnis McGinnis, 89, of 1001 Sherwood Lane, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Sallie Earney McGinnis. She was a homemaker and a member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Kings Mountain.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert K. McGinnis; one brother, Carl McGinnis; and a sister, Bonnie Matthews Watterson.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Hubert K. McGinnis Jr. and Pam McGinnis of Kings Mountain; one daughter, Freida McGinnis of Kings Mountain; and two grandchildren, Sam McGinnis and Bess McGinnis, both of Kings Mountain.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church with Dr. John Mauney officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Rest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Harris Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church, 600 Crescent Circle, Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086.
Clyde Black
WACO - Mr. Clyde Wray Black, 86, of 2204 Stoney Point Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999, at Carolina Care in Cherryville.
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Albert Wilburn and Ida Eaker Black. He was retired from Dicey Fabric Mill in Shelby where he was a supervisor. He was a member of Waco Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Aileen Sneed Black of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Diane Black of Shelby and Ron and Beth Black of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Reita and Jerry Stroupe of Cherryville and Gail and Gene Morgan of Charleston, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Waco Baptist Church with the Rev. Royce Ballew officiating. Burial will follow at Capernaum Cemetery in Waco.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7:30 to 9 at Carpenter's Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Waco Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 297, Waco, N.C. 28169.
Thomas Glover Sr.
CHERRYVILLE - Mr. Thomas Lee Glover Sr., 70, of 307 Bates Ave. Extension, died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, at his residence.
All arrangements are private.
Cherryville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Beatrice Shutt
LADSON, S.C. - Mrs. M. Beatrice Pendleton Shutt, 56, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, in Tennessee.
A native of Shelby, she was the daughter of William "Bill" Gerald Pendleton and Nancy Suttle Pendleton. She graduated from Shelby High School and attended Gardner-Webb University. She was a member of Deer Park Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Lynn Raymond Shutt of Ladson; three sisters, Beth Ross of San Francisco, Nancy Knowles of Palm Desert, Calif. and Billie Pendleton-Parker of Decatur, Ga.
The funeral will be Friday at noon at Deer Park Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.
J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rita Camp
SHELBY - Ms. Rita Greene Camp, 34, of 1612 Woodlawn Ave., died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of John Everette and Lucille Mauney Greene. She worked at Artee Industries. She was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one daughter, Haley Marie Greene of Shelby; one son, Bobby Brian Camp of Kings Mountain; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark Stephen and Gayla Greene and Rodney Keith and Linda Greene, both of Shelby; and two sisters, Carolyn Annette Greene and Teresa Lynn Greene, both of Shelby. The funeral will be Thursday at 4 p.m. at Lily Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Ernest Arnold officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7:30 to 8:30 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Roger Bell
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mr. Roger Dale Bell, 49, of 935 Stoney Point Road, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Edna and Bob Fortenberry and of the late Edwin Bell. He worked for KoSa for 29 years.
In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by his companion of 15 years, Lena Lail Gardner of Kings Mountain; one daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Eddie Newton of Shelby; one stepson and his wife, Jeff and Trisha Beaver of Polkville; two brothers, Carl Bell and Donald Bell, both of Shelby; one half brother, Lee Fortenberry of Shelby; one granddaughter, Jada Bell; and four stepgrandchildren, Ashley Beaver, Cortney Beaver, Lindsay Beaver and Dylan Beaver.
The funeral will be Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Stamey Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Norton officiating.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Memorial Fund, Laura Bell Newton, for the benefit of the grandchildren and stepgrandchildren of Roger Dale Bell, First National Bank, P.O. Box 168, Shelby, N.C. 28151.
Cecelia Keel
CHARLOTTE - Miss Cecelia Howard Keel, 57, of 4212 Sharon View Road, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, at her residence.
A native of Shelby, she was born on September 15, 1941, the daughter of Elizabeth Patrick Keel and the late Charles Keel. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1959. She attended Woman's College in Greensboro and graduated from Saint Andrews College. She received a Master's Degree from UNC Chapel Hill in Special Education and a Master's Degree from Winthrop University in History. She taught school in New York City, Atlanta and Mecklenburg County, where she taught for 20 years. She retired in October 1997 after 30 years.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Patrick Keel. In addition to her mother, she is survived by aunts and uncles, Grethchen and Marvin Martin of York, S.C. and Lucy and Kinsman Keel of Hudson, Fla.; and many cousins. A graveside service will be Thursday at 6 p.m. at Bowling Green Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. George Rolling officiating.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, N.C. 28204, or the American Cancer Society, 201 W. Marion St., Ste. 309, Shelby, N.C. 28150, or the donor's choice.
Palmer's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Mae Carelock
KANNAPOLIS - Mrs. Mae Hinson Carelock, 83, of 1005 Austin Ave., died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, at North East Medical Center in Concord.
A native of Iredell County, she was born on April 14, 1916, the daughter of the late Archie and Ella Smith Hinson. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She worked at Cannon Mills Co. No. 4 Cloth Room.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne and Porter Bryson of Thomasville and Faye and Bobby McDaniel of Kannapolis; two brothers, James Hinson and Larry Hinson, both of Kannapolis; six grandchildren, Kathy Guffey of Shelby, Rita Beck of Salisbury, Danny Jenkins, Billy Ray Jenkins, Michael McDaniel and Timothy McDaniel, all of Kannapolis; five great-grandchildren, Tonya Burleson of Stanfield, Adam Smith of Camp Lejeune, Danny Jenkins Jr., Heather McDaniel and Jeremy McDaniel, all of Kannapolis; and two great-great-grandchildren, Haley Burleson and Kelly Burleson, both of Stanfield.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Tucker officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Whitley's Funeral Home and other times at the home of Bobby and Faye McDaniel, 403 Dodge St., Kannapolis.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 703 Buick Ave., Kannapolis, N.C. 28083.
Barbara Jo Philbeck
MARION - Mrs. Barbara Jo Philbeck, 64, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999, at her residence.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the chapel at Westmoreland Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Branch officiating. Burial will follow at McDowell Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Friday one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Alice "Tib" Weese
HENRIETTA - Mrs. Alice "Tib" Boone Weese, 87, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999, at Rutherford Hospital.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Henrietta with the Revs. Trey Gilliam and Scott Butler officiating. Burial will follow at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 at Harrelson Funeral Home.
Patsy Hamrick
SHELBY - Mrs. Patsy Wright Hamrick of 2356 Honey Haven Farm Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home.
Jonathan Elmore
SHELBY - Mr. Jonathan Ray Elmore, 32, of 3400 Fallston Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
The family will be at the home of a grandmother, Lucille Greene, 1612 Woodlawn Ave., Shelby.
Magnolia Carson
SHELBY - Mrs. Magnolia Schenck Carson, 91, of 1755 Carson Road, died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, at her residence.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Sarah Hogue Schenck. She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawran Carson; and two daughters, Mildred Schenck Carson and Betty Jean Carson.
She is survived by two sons, Lawran Benjamine Carson and Paul Richard Carson, both of Shelby; two daughters, Loramae Mauney of Shelby and Shirley C. Roberts of Kings Mountain; one step-son, John Wesley Carson of Connecticut; five brothers, Henry Schenck of Shelby, Cleo Schenck of Florence, S.C., J.B. Schenck of Toledo, Ohio, Ralph Schenck of Charlotte and Ray Schenck of Forest City; three sisters, Lorene Bridges of Kings Mountain, Lenora Sibley of Englewood, N.J., and Mary Catherine Simpson of Lynchburg, Va.; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be Saturday at 3 p.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church with the Rev. Denorris Byers and Dr. S.A. Raper officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday one hour before the service at the church.
Enloe Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Patsy "Patt" Hamrick
SHELBY - Mrs. Patsy "Patt" Cora Lee Wright Hamrick, 57, of 2356 Honey Haven Farm Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999.
She was the daughter of the late Bonnie G. Wright and Thelma Wright Ropp. She was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Bruce Hamrick of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Elam Scruggs and Sharon and Chris Jones, all of Boiling Springs, and Shellie Hamrick-White and Joel White of Shelby; three sisters, Carolyn Allen of Boiling Springs and Marilyn Ropp and Paula Willis, both of Shelby; four grandchildren; and a special aunt and uncle, Howard and Hazel Glover.
A memorial service will be tonight at 7:30 at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with Dr. Carroll Page and the Revs. Paul Leigh and Ed Sessom officiating.
The family will receive friends tonight from 5:30 to 7:15 before the service at the church and other times at 133 Corine Court, Shelby.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, N.C. 28150 or Boiling Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 307 S. Main St., Boiling Springs, N.C. 28152.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
