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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 Minerva Hill Waldrop, retired from Firestone Mill, oldest 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: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Firestone Wesleyan Church, Revs., Raymond Phaup, John Moretz
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, church
PALLBEARERS: Men’s Bible Class
MEMORIALS: Firestone Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 1700 Union Road, Gastonia 28054 or donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home
Troy L. Blaine
RICHFIELD — Troy Lee Blaine, 43, 25164-D Frick Road, died Nov. 21, 1999, at Stanly Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Fannie Lee Blaine, self-employed home remodeling and construction worker, employed by town of Richfield.
SURVIVORS: Sons, David and Jeremy Blaine, Gastonia; sisters, Jeanette Pittman, Mount Holly, Betty Rhodden, Belmont, Rachel "Judy" Robinson, Greensboro; companion of 18 years, Myra Eury Whitley, Richfield
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle
BURIAL: Stanly Gardens of Memory, Albemarle
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home; other times at the home
Charles E. Lloyd
SHELBY — Charles E. Lloyd, 64, 703 Billys Drive, died Nov. 21, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of North Wilkesboro, son of the late Cleveland Vester and Leila Key Lloyd, owner of B&L Seafood, Boiling Springs, member of Victory Baptist Church, Lattimore, Air Force veteran, served in Korean War.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Donna R. Lloyd; daughter and son-in-law, Victoria and Jason Lemons, Jonesville, S.C.; brother, Harold "Buck" Lloyd, North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Amber Bumgarner, Emily Lemons, Jonesville
FUNERAL: 11 a.m., Wednesday, Victory Baptist Church, Lattimore, Rev. Henry Nichols Jr.; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Cleveland Funeral Services; other times at the home
MEMORIALS: Victory Baptist Church, 3907 Towery Road, Shelby 28150
Nannie Ledwell
FUQUAY-VARINA — Nannie McCorkle Ledwell, 80, died Nov. 21, 1999.
She was wife of the late William Howard Ledwell.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Cecille and Tom White, Anderson, S.C., Linda and Gene Hammond, Fuquay-Varina, Diane and Skip Perry, Stanley; grandchildren, Stacey Thomas, Tammy Richardson, Laura Lindsey, Trey and Katie Perry; great-grandson, Grant Thomas
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m., Wednesday, Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church, 310 N. Ennis St.
VISITATION: Following memorial service, church; other times at the home of Linda and Gene Hammond, 6516 Whitted Road
MEMORIALS: Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 310 N. Ennis St., Fuquay-Varina 27526
ARRANGEMENTS: Thomas Funeral Home
Virginia R. Howell
CHERRYVILLE — Virginia Ruth Howell, 81, of Carolina Care Center, formerly of North Brook, died Nov. 21, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Vernon and Blanche Falls Ford, wife of the late James E. "Pete" Howell Sr., sister of the late Robert Goode Ford, Bonnie Mae Sigmon, member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Womens Club, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, James E. "Jim" and Janice Howell, Cherryville, Kenneth R. "Corky" and Judy Howell, Vale; sisters, Nell Ford, Cherryville, Elisie Brown, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Bentley and Wesley Howell, Vale, Heather and Joel Porter, Cherryville
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Revs. John Stien, Dr. Billy Lowe
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, church
MEMORIALS: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2741 Hwy. 274, Cherryville 28021
ARRANGEMENTS: Carpenter’s Funeral Home
Dollie S. Earney
GASTONIA — Dollie Standridge Earney, 87, 1509 David Park Road, died Nov. 20, 1999, at White Oak Manor.
She was a native of Fannon County, Ga., daughter of the late J.B. and Charlotte Elizabeth Cobb Standridge, wife of the late Frank Comer Earney, mother of the late Joanne Earney, charter member of South Gastonia Church of God, former Sunday school teacher.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Alvin Earney, Gastonia, Ted Earney, Tucker, Ga.; daughter, Oleta Spencer, Bessemer City; sister, Lela Heaton, Gastonia; five grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, South Gastonia Church of God, Rev. Bobby Gilley
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Arlen M. Kennedy
SHELBY — Arlen M. "Noah" Kennedy, 80, 419 E. Graham St., died Nov. 21, 1999, at Hospice at Wendover.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Plato and Jenny Fortenberry Kennedy, retired supervisor at J.P. Stevens, member of Bethel Baptist Church, brotherhood, former Sunday school teacher, offering counting committee, usher, deacon, World War II Army sergeant, European Theatre.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Thelma Grigg Kennedy, son and daughter-in-law, Theodore Woodrow "Woody" and Nancy Kennedy, Shelby; brother-in-law, Ronnie Grigg; grandchild, Laura Ashley Kennedy, Boone; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bethel Baptist Church, Drs. Pat Correll, Ernest Arnold
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home; other times at 410 E. Graham St.
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
Jane D. Ratteerree
CHARLOTTE — Jane Dellinger Ratteerree, 58, died Nov. 19, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center.
She was a native of Charlotte, daughter of the late Ross W. Dellinger, employed by and member of Central Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Husband, John Ratteerree Sr.; sons, Johnny Thomas Ratteerree Jr., Belmont, William Thomas Ratteerree, Sherills Ford; daughter, Melinda R. Ellis, Belmont; mother, Elizabeth Hall Dellinger, Belmont; brothers, David Dellinger, Cramerton, Frank Dellinger, Belmont, Leslie Dellinger, Mount Holly; sister, Myra Bumgarner, Charlotte; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Park Street United Methodist Church, Belmont, Revs. Jim Weekley, Gene Shelton
VISITATION: After service, church
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte 28204
ARRANGEMENTS: Heritage Funeral Home, Matthews
Mamie S. Black
LINCOLNTON — Mamie Schronce Black, 89, of Sunbridge For Lowell, 4414 Wilkinson Blvd., Gastonia, died Nov. 19, 1999, at her residence.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Monroe Lawson and Mollie Perkins Schronce.
SURVIVORS: Husband, James Lloyd Black, Salisbury; son, Gene Black, Lincolnton
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
Vennie Johnson
LINCOLNTON — Vennie Mae Sherrill Johnson, 74, 218 Rock Creek Drive, died Nov. 20, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center.
She was the daughter of the late Charles Leroy and Cora Lockman Sherrill, retired inspector at Burris Industries after 35 years of service.
SURVIVORS: Son, Larry Johnson, the home; daughter, Billie Hughes, Weddington; brothers, Fred Sherrill, Denver, Marshall Sherrill, Sherrills Ford, Blaine Sherrill, Claremont; grandchildren, Lisa, Laura and Lindsey Hughes, Weddington
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Rev. David Hughes
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, c/o Betty Potts, 2638 Lee Lawing Road, Lincolnton 28092
