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Mildred C. Glover
GASTONIA - Mildred Cole Glover, 75, 404 Groves St., died Oct. 9, 1999, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Jack and Sophia Russell Cole, wife of the late Clyde Glover, sister of the late Clyde and Helen Cole.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Donald and Larry Hilbberts, Jerry Bradley, Gastonia, Clifford Bradley, Blacksburg, S.C.; daughters, Audrey Culbertson, Kay McCall, Pam Gunter, Dallas; brothers, Floyd Cole, Alexandria, Va., Marshall Cole, Gastonia; sisters, Iva Barrett, Oma Jenkins, Gastonia, Louise Bradley, Dallas, Jeneva Hoffman, Bessemer City, Hazel Daggenhart, Charlotte; 25 grandchildren; great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Monday, Long Creek Cemetery, Dallas, Rev. Glenn Meekum
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Danny Culbertson, Ben, Brett and Michael Hilbberts, Shawn McCall, David Blain
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Alma M. Collins
MAYSVILLE — Alma McDaniel Collins, 88, of Trent Village Nursing Center, Pollocksville, died Oct. 9, 1999, at Pitt Memorial Medical Center, Greenville. She was a native of Maysville, daughter of the late Anderson H. and Alma M. McDaniel, wife of the late Byron T. Collins, graduate of Maysville High School, attended East Carolina Teachers College, lived in Gastonia for 40 years, employed by Smyre Mfg. Co., member of Maysville United Methodist Church, church choir.
SURVIVORS: Son, B. Ted Collins, Kinston; daughter, Kay C. Davis, Greenville; sisters, Inez M. Smith, Thomasville, Jean M. Higgins, Southaven, Miss.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, Maysville United Methodist Church
BURIAL: Dogwood Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 4-6 p.m. today, Sayland Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Maysville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 598, Maysville 28555
William R. Jackson
CRAMERTON — William Ross Jackson, 86, 190 Center St., died Oct. 9, 1999, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Charles Pinkney and Dovie Mae Capps Jackson, father of the late Jerry Ross Jackson, brother of the late Robert and C.P. Jackson, Nan Hudspath, Kate Featherstone, Mable Robinson and Lena Lineberger, member of Cramer Memorial United Methodist since 1937, former member of the church board for 36 years, member of the Mens Bible class, Woodman of the World, retired filter plant operator at Cramerton Filter of Burlington, Ind., after 49 years.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 62 years, Ruth Armstrong Jackson, daughter-in-law, Linda Sue Jackson, Roanoke, Va.; sisters, Viola Wilson, Emma Williams, Lowell, Rebecca Warren, Bessie Cornwell, Cramerton; grandchildren and spouses, William Ross and Debbie Jackson, Salem, Va., Mary Lynn and Ran Bowman, Vinton, Va.; great-grandchildren, Melissa and Melanie Bowman, Trevor and Travis Bowman; step-grandchild, Christy; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Monday, Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church, Rev. Laura Hubbard
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Cramer Memorial Methodist Church, P.O. Box 446, Cramerton 28032
Shirley Meeks
GASTONIA - Shirley Meeks, 609 Robert Schooler Court, died Oct. 9, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Dorothy L. Bridges
SHELBY — Dorothy Lee Bridges, 73, 1632 Caleb Road, died Oct. 8, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Perry Champion and Sara Hensley, wife of the late Charlie Ivey and Ensley Bridges, grandmother of the late Anita Camp, member of Morning Star Baptist Church, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Son, James Ivey, Shelby; daughters, Becky Buchanan, Carolyn Camp, Shelby; grandchildren, Wendy Ivey, Dwayne Camp, Laura Newton; great-grandchild, Jada Lashay Bell
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Monday, Double Springs Baptist Church
VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home; other times at the home of James Ivey, 2560 S. Post Road
MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 394, Shelby 28151-0394
Cornelia McGinnis
SHELBY — Cornelia Ann Simmons McGinnis, 75, died Oct. 9, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Meade Murhpy and Estell Walker Simmons, wife of the late William B. McGinnis, Richard "Buster" Ledbetter and Allen C. Malphrus, retired LPN.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, James Simmons and Robin Malphrus, Smithfield; daughter, Cynthia Ann Ledbetter, Shelby; brother, Howard Walker Simmons, Morganton; sister, Rachel Simmons Hill, Franklin; nephew, David Simmons Hill; grandson, Walker Simmons Malphrus
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Monday, Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: The home of Cindy Ledbetter, 371 Magness Road
MEMORIALS: Cleveland Memorial Library, 104 Howie Drive, Shelby 28150
ARRANGEMENTS: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
Jackson Bess
CHERRYVILLE — Jackson "Jack" Wayne Bess, 77, 205 W. Church St., died Oct. 9, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Peter Jackson and Hattie Ethel Tillman Bess, husband of the late Margaret Carpenter Mauney Bess, brother of the late Dwight Bess, member of First United Methodist Church, Mens Bible class, Army veteran who served in World War II, retired owner of Bess Electric after 50 years.
SURVIVORS: Stepsons, Dick Mauney, Cherryville, Mickey Mauney, Virginia; brother, Hal Bess, Fort Myers, Fla.; sisters, Helen Froneberger, Frances Young, Cherryville, Betty Wright, Houston; great-grandchild, Tracy McFadden; four step-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Rev. Jack Cooke
BURIAL: Bess Chapel United Methodist Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Chimes Fund, 6073 Flay Road, Cherryville 28021
Blanche L. Johnson
STANLEY – Blanche Lenore Johnson, 74, 553 Matt Drive, died Oct. 7, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Pelzer, S.C., daughter of the late Grady and Annie Leatherwood Lunsford, sister of the late J. Vann Lunsford, retired employee of Ticaro Inc., Rex Mill, Ranlo, after 35 years of service, former longtime member of Ridge Baptist Church, member of New Life Baptist Church, Stanley.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 57 years, Horace Johnson, Stanley; sons and daughters-in-law, Garman and Mary Lee Johnson, John Johnson, Sonny and Cathy Johnson, Mark and Lynn Johnson, Stanley; brothers, Denver Lunsford, Kings Mountain, James Lunsford, Dallas; sisters, Gertie L. Groves, Bessemer City, Willie L. Patterson, Gastonia, Emma L. Johnson, York, S.C.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, New Life Baptist Church, Rev. G.W. Horne
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: The home of Mark Johnson, 534 Matt Drive
PALLBEARERS: Matthew, Paul, John, Gifford and Patrick Johnson, Wayne Pilkington
MEMORIALS: New Life Baptist Church Building Fund, 527 N. Buckoak St., Stanley 28164
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Mary J. Helms
CHARLOTTE – Mary Lee Jackson Helms, 90, died Oct. 15, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital. She was a native of Clover, S.C., daughter of the late Mary Jane Parrott and Thomas Franklin Jackson Sr., wife of the late Lawrence Helms Sr., sister of the late Clay, Herbert C., Andrew and Thomas F. Jackson Jr., Hazel J. Sherer, Mamie Jackson Smith; aunt of the late Marie Smith Key, Bobby Jackson, Edward Asbury Smith Jr., Thomas Jackson Smith; great-aunt of the late Ben Sherer Jr., great-great-aunt of a late infant niece, member of First Presbyterian Church, retired from Duke Power after 25 years of service, formerly employed with the Belk Co.
SURVIVORS: Nieces, Lena Smith Wright, Elizabeth Jackson Harwell, Gastonia, Mary Jane Dulin, Bowling Green, S.C.; nephew, Tommy Jackson, York, S.C., H.C. Jackson Jr. Warner-Robbins, Ga.; great-nieces and great-nephews; great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews PRIVATE SERVICE AND
INTERMENT: Monday, Forest Lawn West Cemetery
VISITATION: 3:30-5 p.m., Sunday, Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service
MEMORIALS: TV Ministry of First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Trade St., Charlotte 28202-1696
Michael Helms
INDIAN TRAIL – Michael Helms, 30, Indian Trail, died Oct. 15, 1999, at home. He was a native of Charlotte, member of North Union Church of God, grandson of the late Elmer and Grace McCorkle.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Leon Barbara Helms, the home; daughters, Camden and Brittany Helms, Monroe; grandmother, Doris Fouts, Indian Trail
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, McEwen Charlotte Chapel
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Monday, the funeral home
MEMORIALS: North Union Church of God building fund, 9220 Mill Grove Road, Indian Trail 28079
Neal Bowden
LINCOLNTON – Neal Reid Bowden, 73, 317 S. Laurel St., died Oct. 15, 1999, at Lincoln Nursing Center. He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late Neal R. and Mamie Wolfe Bowden, husband of the late Betty Kistler Bowden, retired North Carolina state trooper, Navy veteran, Boy Scout leader at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Michael Bowden, Lincolnton, David Bowden, McKinney, Texas; daughter, Leanne Jenske, Clemmons, S.C.; brother, Fred Bowden, Charlotte; sister, Carolyn B. Pestana, Las Vegas; four grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Father Everette Thomas
BURIAL: Church cemetery
MEMORIALS: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 322 E. McBee St., Lincolnton 28092
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
