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Laura M. Lee
LAKE CITY — Laura Mozelle Self Lee, 68, died Nov. 7, 1999, at a Lake City hospital.
She was a native of Murphy, daughter of the late Jewel E. and Lily Parnell Self, homemaker, member of Matthews Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church, preceded in death by Jerry Self and Elizabeth Miller.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Johnnie E. Lee Jr.; daughters, Judith L. Weaver, Lake City, Freda S. Huggins, Dallas; sisters, Edgel Chilson, Marie Hogsed, Haysville, Rethal Hogsed, Geneva Floyd, Murphy, Joy Dinneweth, Savannah, Ga., Juanita Childers, Clover, S.C., Fostain Richardson, Lowell, Mary Rickettson, Faye Hall, Dallas; brothers, J.E. Self Jr., Bessemer City, Mike Self, Dallas, Herbert Cole, Tacoma, Wash.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Matthews Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church
BURIAL: Camp Branch Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Fryar Funeral Home
REV. PINKNEY W. ANDERSON
GASTONIA — Rev. Pinkney Wells Anderson, 74, 1455 Bradford Heights Road, died Nov. 6, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Lincolnton, son of the late Johnson Anderson and Pearl Long, graduate of Teamer School of Religion, received bachelor degree in theology from Shaw University, supervisor of Ti-Caro Textiles Mills, founder of Christian Faith Baptist Church, Navy veteran of World War II, seaman 1st class.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Barry B. and Marilyn Anderson, Charlotte, Melvin Anderson, James Wells Anderson, Gastonia; daughters and son-in-law, Pinkey Louise and Raymond Harris, Lancaster, S.C., Bobbie Jean Clemmer, Pearlena Anderson, Gastonia; half-daughters and spouse, Betty Curry, Denver, Diane and John Johnson, New York; brother and sister-in-law, June and Mary Anderson, Lincolnton; sisters, Sadie Derr, Gastonia, Annie Mae Reid, Annie Lee Reid, Mooresville; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, Revs. James Williams, George H. Lowery, body will be placed in Christian Faith Baptist Church from 1:15-1:45 p.m.
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, Martin’s Funeral Home
Mercedes Gordon
BELMONT — Mercedes Gordon, 38, 701 Mercy Drive, died Nov. 2, 1999 at home.
He was a native of Columbus, Ohio, son of the late John Joseph Gordon, step-brother of the late Frank Cooper, self employed actor, member Saint Francis Catholic Church in Burbank, Calif.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Frances Bowers Gordon, Burbank; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debra and Kerry Hartrum, Shelby, Pam and Mike Ryan, Burbank, Lynda and Keith Zivilic, Valencia, Calif.; step-sister, Sandra Cooper, St. Petersburg, Fla.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 4 p.m., Wednesday, The Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse Chapel, Father John Allen
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Sandra M. Locklear
CHARLOTTE — Sandra Moose Locklear, 39, 3314 Sam Wilson Road, died Nov. 5, 1999, in Lincolnton.
She was a native of Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Ruby Warren Smith, graduate of West Mecklenburg High School.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Crystal Locklear, the home; father, Paul David Moose Jr., the home; brothers, Gary Ferguson, Hickory, David Moose, Charlotte, Donnie Moose, Belmont; sisters, Sheila Wimbish, Hickory, Carolyn "Carol" Moose, Asheboro
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont, Rev. Bill R. Miller
INTERMENT: Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
Bessie N. Trado
HENDERSON — Bessie Marie Nelson Trado, 97, 625 Third St. N.E., Hickory, died Nov. 7, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of South Boston, Va., daughter of the late James T. and Pheina Talley Nelson, wife of the late Charles E. Trado Sr., sister of the late George, James, John and Richard Nelson, Virginia Covington, Pheina Thacker, Elizabeth Nance, Loni Falkner, former resident of Henderson, lived 12 years in Gastonia and the last 11 years in Hickory, nurse’s assistant of Maria Parham Hospital, Henderson, former bookkeeper for former Brookside Dairy.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Charles E. and Joyce Trado, Hickory, James T. and Sarah Trado, Jacksonville, Fla., William E. and Margaret Trado, Anderson, S.C., George Richard and Gail Trado, Gastonia; brother, Thomas Nelson, Largo, Fla.; grandchildren, Charlotte T. Davis, Melanie T. Kersey, Charles "Chuck," Tony, Alan, Bobby, Bill, David and Rick Trado, Alison T. Dodges, Pam T. Scott, Lori T. Sims, Julie T. Mayson, Cathy T. Stepusin; 20 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Henderson, Rev. Jack Benfield
BURIAL: Elmwood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7:30-9 p.m. tonight, Flowers Funeral Home
PALLBEARERS: Grandsons, Charles W. "Chuck," Anthony "Tony," Robert G. "Bobby," James Alan, William E. "Bill" Jr., David B. and George Richard "Rick" Trado Jr., and grandson-in-law, Michael G. Kersey
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 3 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, Hickory, Rev. Paul Starnes
ARRANGEMENTS: Flowers Funeral Home, Henderson
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia
Blair V. Braswell
MOORESBORO — Blair Vernon Braswell, 113 Flowing Lane, died Nov. 7, 1999, at Rutherford Hospital.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late James Leo and Innas Webb Braswell, member of Advent Christian Church, Gastonia, employee of Watts Regulator, staff member of Church of the Exceptional.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mattie Dysart Braswell; son, Vernon Braswell, Gastonia; daughter, Ulanda Braswell, Gastonia; stepsons, Micheal and Nick Smith, Caroleen, David Smith, Rutherfordton, Carl Smith Jr., Ellenboro; stepdaughter, Rene Smith, Caroleen; brother, Robert Leo Braswell, Gastonia; sisters, Jill Mullinax, Patsy Braswell, Gastonia; one grandchild; nine step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Advent Christian Church, Gastonia, Revs. Carl Otis, Glenn Carrigan, George Ware, body will be placed in church one hour before service
BURIAL: Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Church of the Exceptional, P.O. Box 387, Henrietta 28076
ARRANGEMENTS: Harrelson Funeral Home, Caroleen
Thurman M. Campbell
LINCOLNTON — Thurman McDuffie Campbell, 78, 113 Peachtree St., died Sept. 27, 1999, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
He was son of the late Homer and Verdie Riddick Campbell, husband of the late Beatrice Vonn Campbell, retired textile worker.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Lonell C. Chastain, Gastonia
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hollywood Cemetery, Rev. Sherman Branch
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Eugene F. Martin
GROVER — Eugene Floid Martin, 77, 1124 Lavender Road, died Nov. 7, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Brian and Mary Sue Rippy Martin, brother of the late C.L. Martin, Navy veteran of World War II, served in the Philippines, member of Bethany Baptist Church, deacon, founder and owner of Martin Jacquard Service Inc.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Pearl Queen Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Sandy Martin, Grover; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jerry Bishop, Shelby; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Irene Martin, Greenville, S.C.; grandchildren and spouses, Michael Dendy, Jeremy Martin, Charlene and David Barnett, Grover, Phillip and Wendy Dendy, Lawndale, Tonya and Brad Coleman, Shelby; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Webb, Jeremy Reynolds, Connor Dendy, Joshua Martin
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Bethany Baptist Church, Revs. Douglas Ramsey, Neil Efrid; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
INTERMENT: Cleveland Memorial Park
MEMORIALS: Bethany Baptist Church Building Fund, 723 Cleveland Ave., Grover 28073
ARRANGEMENTS: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby
James E. Sisk Sr.
HIGH SHOALS — James Edmon "Jimmy" Sisk Sr., 48, 23 School Street, died Nov. 8, 1999, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville.
He was a native of Gaston County, Army veteran of Vietnam, equipment operator with Crowder Construction Co.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Dwight and Sona Sisk, Vale; wife, Carol Ann Sorrow Sisk, the home; son, "Jimmy" Sisk Jr., the home; daughters, Virginia Carol Sisk, High Shoals, Abby Mayo, Lincolnton; stepdaughter, Wendy Allen, Maiden; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ira Eugene and Violet Sisk, Iron Station, Delmer A. and Sammie Sisk, Brett and Kim Sisk, Cherryville; sisters and sons-in-law, Louise and Harold Steffey, Vale, Judy and Johnny Johnson, Iron Station, Faye and Butch Carpenter, Vale, Starleen and Steve Jackson, Stanley, Colleen and Ray Pendleton, Vale, Sylvia Ann and Joe Bradshaw, Vale; four grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Iron Station Missionary Baptist Church, Revs. Ralph Jackson, Ricky Sigmon; body will be placed in church 30 minutes prior to the service
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, full military services
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Iron Station Missionary Baptist Church, 2597 Hovis Road, Lincolnton 28092
Jessie Davis
SHELBY — Jessie Lee Dobbins Davis, 80, of Cleveland Pines Nursing Center, died Nov. 8, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Fletcher Lee and Lanner Evelyn Hawkins Dobbins, wife of the late James Wesley "Jim" Davis, sister of the late Jack, Ernest and Gerald Dobbins, homemaker, member of New Bethel Church of the Nazarene and Willing Workers Sunday School class.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and sons-in-law, Brenda and Rev. Dean Lavender, Morganton, Lydia and Don Bingham, Shelby; brother, John Dobbins, Forest City; sisters, Margaret Early, Betty Holtzclaw, Ellenboro, Laura Tesseneer, Christine Wilkerson, Anna Mae Morrow, Forest City; granddaughters and spouses, Kim and Kevin Ford, Wendy and John Panther, Shelby; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Haley Ford
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, New Bethel Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Reed Jones; body will be placed in church 30 minutes prior to the service
INTERMENT: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: New Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 706 Hamrick St., Shelby 28150
