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Faye Whisenant Harkey
CHARLOTTE — Faye Whisenant Harkey, 79, 1522 Stony Ridge Drive, died Nov. 22, 1999, at home. She was a native of Danville, Va., daughter of the late Walter Lee and Sarah Daisy Sams Whisenant, mother of the late Carol Sue Harkey Bean, graduate of Paw Creek High School, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Gerald Harkey Sr.; son, Gerald Harkey Jr., Charlotte; sisters, Ruth Beaty, Dollie Black, Dorothy Librand, Charlotte; sister-in-law, Frances Whisenant, Charlotte; grandsons, Jamie Hood, New Bern, Scott Hood, Charlotte, Jay Harkey, Iron Station; niece, Anita Todd, Matthews; four great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: Held Wednesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly, Revs. Gene Lathan, Gerald Ramsey
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte
Gertrude W. Strickland
GASTONIA - Gertrude Waldrop Strickland, 80, 902 Mallotte Lane, died Nov. 20, 1999, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Willis G. and Emeline Hill Waldrop, retired from Firestone Mill, senior most living member of Firestone Wesleyan Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Mason Strickland; son, Luther Lail, Clover, S.C.; daughters, Jeanette Strickland Hannah, Winston-Salem, Dianne L. Dula, Boone; sisters, Clara Sisk, Ormand Beach, Fla., Ruth Griffie, Jean Sisk, Gastonia; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: Held Tuesday, Firestone Wesleyan Church, Revs. Raymond Phaup, John Moretz
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
PALLBEARERS: Men’s Bible Class of Firestone Wesleyan Church
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28054 or Firestone Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 1700 Union Road, Gastonia 28054 or charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home
Donald R. Cline Sr.
BESSEMER CITY — Donald Ray Cline Sr., 66, 908 Edgewood Road, died Nov. 24, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Dallas, son of the late John Kelly and Virginia Lane Cline, self-employed electrician, former co-owner of Forten-Cline Electrical Contractors, Army veteran of Korean War, fought with the 378th Combat Engineering A Company, member of 82nd Airborne, American Legion Post 100 of Cherryville, VFW Post 11471 of Bessemer City.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ola Mae Huss Cline; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Gail Rhyne Sisk, Donald Ray and Donna Buchanan Cline, Gastonia, Steven Cline, Charlotte; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Beard, Denise and Frank Butler, Bessemer City; brother and sister-in-law, Tommy Lee and Clara Faye Toomey Cline, Dallas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis and Parker Burnham, Toni and Stanley Burnham, Dallas; grandchildren, Shannon Cline, Crystal and Nicole Sisk, Jada and Jodi Butler, Brad Beard, Gayla Cully, Eric Revels; great-grandchildren, Erica Revels and Cayla Cully
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Rev. Jerry Millwood, Charles Lowery
BURIAL: Westview Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Members of the 378th Combat Engineering A Company; Honorguard and Rifle Squad, Disabled American Veterans of Lincolnton
William F. Benton Sr.
LUMBERTON — William Franklin Benton Sr., 66, 518 Norment Road, died Nov. 23, 1999, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Robeson County, son of the late Joe and Pearl Benton, a contractor, Lumberton police officer for 10 years, Army veteran, served in Korea, member of Clybornville Baptist Church, East Howesville Hunting Club, served two terms on Lumberton City Council.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Phyllis B. Benton; son and daughter-in-law, William Franklin and Renee Benton Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Gail Benton and Johnnie Hagins; brother, Johnny Benton Sr.; sisters, Helen Townsend, Illa Mae Britt, Lumberton; grandchild, Brittany Rae Hagins, Lumberton
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Floyd Morturary and Crematory, Revs. Gerald Wilson, Eric Rich
BURIAL: Gardens of Faith Cemtery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home; other times at 562 Norment Road
MEMORIALS: Clybornville Baptist Church Building Fund, 1941 Carthage Road, Lumberton 28358
Roseann D. Kolb
GASTONIA - Roseann Donohue Kolb, 76, 3713 Bryantcole Way, died Nov. 23, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Cook County, Ill., daughter of the late Patrick and Rose Bunge Donohue, mother of the late John Kolb, retired social worker from Catholic Social Services of Phoenix, graduate of Rosary College, now Dominican University, River Forest, Ill., worked for Catholic Social Services, Chicago, before moving to Phoenix, moved to Gastonia six years ago, member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Robert Kolb Sr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Kolb and Robert Allen, Gastonia, Dr. Maura Kolb and Dr. John Jachna, Tuscon, Ariz.; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Donna Kolb Jr., Woodlands, Texas, Michael and Theadora Kolb, Phoenix; brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Donohue, Carpentersville, Ill.; grandchildren, Meghan and Kristin Allen, Gastonia, Michael and Patrick Kolb, Phoenix, Nolan and Julie Kolb, Woodlands
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Father John Allen
BURIAL: All Saints Cemetery, Chicago, at later date
VISITATION: After service, the church
MEMORIALS: Catholic Social Services of Phoenix, 1825 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, Ariz. 85021
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Elizabeth E. McCarn
BELMONT - Elizabeth Ann Ellington McCarn, 81, South Point Road, died Nov. 23, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. She was a native of Belmont, daughter of the late Moses R. and Annie Leeper Ellington, wife of the late Willis Ray McCarn, sister of the late Robert and Charles Ellington, Helen Ross and Frances Mitchem, lifelong member of South Point United Methodist Church, retired from Vision Hosiery.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Debi McCarn, Belmont; daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis M. and Bill Reaves, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Tracey R. Hoskins, Fayetteville, Jarad, Blake and Mallory McCarn, Belmont; great-grandson, Justin Hoskins, Fayetteville; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, South Point United Methodist Church, Rev. Ken Curtis
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: South Point United Methodist Church, 1700 South Point Road, Belmont 28012
Jerry D. Harris
BELMONT - Jerry Donald Harris, 65, 3446 Boat Club Road, died Nov. 24, 1999, at home. He was a native of north Belmont, son of the late James Egbert and Eulalia Mae Neagle Harris Sr., father of the late Jerry Donald Harris Jr., brother of the late Mary Ida Lotin, long-time member of South Point United Methodist Church, Marine Corps veteran, past president of the Belmont Lions Club.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy Bowen Harris; daughter-in-law, Angela Hall Harris Cassell, Mount Holly; grandsons, Donny Wayne and Joshua Daniel Harris, Mount Holly; brother and sister-in-law, James E. "Bud" and Dell Harris Jr, Kings Mountain; sister, Leona H. Haggans, north Belmont; brother-in-law, Thomas F. Bowen; sisters-in-law, Sue B. Strickland, Jessie B. Beach; mother-in-law, Junie B. Bowen
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, South Point United Methodist Church, Revs. Kenneth Curtis, Haywood Morrison
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, church; other times at the home
MEMORIALS: South Point United Methodist Church, 1700 South Point Road, Belmont 28012 or Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E.. 7th St., Charlotte 28204
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Robert S. Fortner
BELMONT - Robert Stephen Fortner, 50, 512 W. Henry St., died Nov. 23, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Dempsey and Betty Galyon Fortner, brother of the late Michael Dean Goyette Sr., formerly worked at McDonald’s, member of Heavenlyview Full Gospel Church, Iron Station.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Terri Haney Fortner; daughter, Sharon Blackwelder, Salisbury; son, Robert Fortner Jr., Matthews; sister, Janice F. Thomas, Cramerton; nephew, Jeremy Goyette, Belmont
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Friday, Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Rev. Eddie White
VISITATION: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, Ward Funeral Home, Gastonia
Mary Neil
CLOVER, S.C. — Mary Lawrence McCarter Neil, 88, 401 Smith St., died Nov. 23, 1999, at home. She was a native of Filbert, S.C., daughter of the late John Jackson and Mary Meek Lawrence McCarter, wife of the late W. Roy Neil, graduate of Asheville Normal College, private tutor on Sanibel Island, taught for 40 years in area schools, life-long member of Clover Presbyterian Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Mary Frances Thomas, Annapolis, Md., Jane Neil, Carleston, S.C.; sister, Johnsie Duncan, Sharon, S.C.; grandchild, Leslie Lynn Thomas, Annapolis
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Clover Presbyterian Church, Revs. Dr. William K. Neely, Wallace Tinsley
BURIAL: Woodside Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, M.L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Clover Presbyterian Church, 202 Kings Mountain St., Clover, S.C. 29710
Grace P. Loftin
GASTONIA - Grace Presley Loftin, 88, formerly of 115 Robindale Road, died Nov. 23, 1999, at the Brian Center. She was a native of Union County, daughter of the late John and Docia Belk Presley, wife of the late Glenn Albert Loftin, sister of the late Sallie Privette, retired textiles worker, member of Centerview Baptist Church, north Belmont.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Gerald and Steven Loftin, Gastonia; daughter, Iris Perez, Charlotte; sisters, Kate Huffstetler, Stanley, Eunice Hollar, Gastonia, Beulah Stack, Mount Holly; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly, Rev. Robbie Moore
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Lottie Moon Christmas Offering c/o Centerview Baptist, 2300 Acme Road, Belmont 28012
James B. Thomas
KINGS MOUNTAIN - James B. Thomas, 84, 421 N. Tracey St., died Nov. 20, 1999, at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was a native of Dale County, Ala., son of the late Rev. Moses and Janie Thomas, member of Longbranch First Baptist Church, Grover, deacon board, hymn choir, retired from Tultex Corp.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 59 years, Merle H. Thomas; daughters, Olivia Moore, Kings Mountain, Louise Black, Grover; sister, Euloia Horne; brothers, Bay Lee and William Thomas, Alabama; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Longbranch First Baptist Church, Rev. Larry Dixon
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: J.W. Gill and Sons Funeral Home
