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Mildred M. Brock
GASTONIA — Mildred Moore Brock, 67, 209 Furr St., died Dec. 6, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Boyd and Delphia Dagenhart Moore, sister of the late T.A. Moore, member of Stowe Memorial Baptist Church, Belmont.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Ray Brock; sons, Tom Jones, Kansas, Terry Jones, Mount Holly; daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Mark Young, Gastonia; stepchildren, Marilyn Gasperson, Brevard, Roger Brock, Pennsylvania, Faith Jackson, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
Teresa L. Hrisak
BESSEMER CITY — Teresa Ledford Hrisak, 41, died Dec. 12, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Cleveland County, a 1976 graduate of Bessemer City High School, former employee of Matthew’s Belk, homemaker, member of Victory Baptist Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Husband, John Edward Hrisak; parents, Clyde Samuel and Betty Jeanette Davis Ledford; nephews, Jimmy Dean Ledford II, Bessemer City, Michael and Matthew Young, Alexis; brothers, Steve Ledford, Gastonia, Jimmy Dean Ledford, Bessemer City; sister, Susan Ledford Young, Alexis
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Dr. Ron Pierce
BURIAL: Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
Nolan S. Sellers
CHARLOTTE — Nolan Sterling Sellers, 62, Charlotte, died Dec. 12, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital.
He was a native of Lincolnton, grew up in Charlotte, graduate of Harding High School, worked in the metalworking industry, in 1980 founded All Metal Fabricators, Gastonia, where he was owner and president.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Kay Sellers, Charlotte; son, Mark, Charlotte; daughter, Julie, Charlotte; granddaugher, Ashley, Charlotte; parents, Ben and Dorothy Sellers, Cherryville; brother, Roger Sellers, Davidson
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, McEwen Funeral Service
BURIAL: Forest Lawn West Cemetery
MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, 1229 Greenwood Cliff, Suite 109, Charlotte 28204, or to the Charlotte Observer Empty Stocking Fund, P.O. Box 37269, Charlotte 28237-7269
Fred L. Miskelly
YORK, S.C. — Fred Lindsay Miskelly, 66, 3052 Hands Mill Hwy., died Dec. 12, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C.
He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Lindsay Bryson Miskelly, father of the late David Miskelly, Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, retired from Security Forces, Inc., Charlotte.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Barbara McDonough Miskelly; daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Mack Millen, Clover, S.C.; mother, Bertha Miskelly, York, S.C.; brothers, Joe R. Miskelly, Rock Hill, S.C., Gerald P. Miskelly, Hickory Grove, S.C.; grandchildren, Katie and David Millen, Clover
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lakeview Memory Gardens, Rev. Jerry Bryant
VISITATION: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pine Grove Baptist Church
MEMORIALS: Pine Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 5414 Hwy. 557, Lake Wylie, S.C. 29710, or to Clover First Baptist Church Building Fund, 117 S. Main St., Clover 29710
ARRANGEMENTS: M.L. Ford and Sons
Lessie B. Huffman
GASTONIA — Lessie Bowen Huffman, 69, 2130 N. New Hope Road, died Dec. 12, 1999, at Decedent’s Residence.
She was a native of Candler County, Ga., daughter of the late Lester and Myrtle Wilkins Bowen, sister of the late Thomas Henry Bowen and Fannie B. Stewart, member of Bright Light Baptist Church, Sunday School teacher at Flint Groves Baptist Church for 20 years where she also taught GA’s and Acteen’s, owner of Lessie’s Beauty Shop.
SURVIVORS: Husband, William "Bill" Huffman; son and daughter-in-law, William "Randy" and Kay Huffman, Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Chuck Sexton, Gastonia; brother, Franklin D. Bowen, Opp, Ala.; sisters, Maggie B. Arthur, Lake Wells, Fla., Ruby B. Brown, Gastonia, Ouida B. Laye, Gastonia; grandchildren, Charlie and Heather Sexton
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Bright Light Baptist Church, Bessemer City, Rev. Wayne Reese
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Melvin B. Ebersold
YORK, S.C. — Melvin Benhard Ebersold, 73, died Dec. 12, 1999, at home.
He was a native of South Bend, Ind., son of the late Benhart and Clara Menne Ebersold, retired president of Picker Accessories, Charlotte, member of the York City Council, 1986-1998, Mayor Pro Tem, 1990-1998, member of Catawba Regional Planning Commission, Catawba Regional Development Corp., South Carolina Board of Regional Councils, York Historical Society, most recently was Director of Economic Development of the City of York, Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council and taught adult Bible class.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Grace Zanow Ebersold, York; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Janet Ebersold, York; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara E. and Sean Coady, Catie E. and Gene Graham, York; sister, Betty Ebersold Welsh, Goshen, Ind.; nine grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, Rev. Henry Wood
BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Bratton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 323 N. Congress Street, York 29745 or Hospice Community Care, 325 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, S.C. 29732
Deaver Jolly
GASTONIA — Deaver Jolly, 76, 121 Quinn Ave., died Dec. 11, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Cherokee, S.C., son of the late Eddie and Janie Scruggs Jolley, brother of the late Edward, Jy, Bill, Joe and Jimmy Jolley, Army veteran of World War II, retired from Firestone Mill after 30 years of service, attended Sunset Lane Baptist Church, Bessemer City.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Evelyn Connor Jolly; daughter, Nancy Pickleseimer, Gastonia; sisters, Clara West, Lyman, S.C., Ruby Kirby, Harrisburg; sister-in-laws, Stella Jolley, Chesnee, S.C., Hazel Jolley, Bessemer City; grandchildren, Barry and Crissy Moxley, April Pickleseimer; great-grandchild, Cole Moxley; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sunset Lane Baptist Church, Revs. Ronnie Hinson, Edwin Jackson
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
PALLBEARERS: Donald, Ronald, Ralph, Jerry, Jack Jolley, James Powell
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
MEMORIALS: Sunset Lane Baptist Church, 1001 Gastonia Hwy., Bessemer City 28016
NETTIE A. Campbell
RALEIGH — Nettie A. Campbell, 76, 1009 Northclift Drive, died Dec. 11, 1999, at Raleigh Community Hospital.
She was a retired salesperson with Hahn Shoes.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Marshall W. Campbell; son, Phillip Marshall Campbell, Raleigh; daughter and son-in-law, Kaye Campbell and Robert Greene, Morehead City; sister and brother-in-law, Irene and James Gibbs, Greenville, S.C.; grandchildren, Sherrie Ann Manning, Brandon Phillip Campbell, Tracy Branch, Robby Greene; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Brown-Wynne Funeral Home
BURIAL: Raleigh Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
Majel S. Allen
SHELBY — Majel Stewart Allen, 81, formerly of Sheriff Allen Road, died Dec. 11, 1999, at Crawley Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Edward Jason and Carrie Angela McDaniel Stewart, wife of the late Sheriff J. Haywood Allen, sister of the late Vivan Biltcliff and Bertie Thompson, member of First Baptist Church, where she was a former teacher of the nursery department.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Haywood and Rhonda Allen, Shelby; daughters and son-in-law, Kathryn Allen Monroe, Shelby, Jonanna Allen and James Robbs, Shelby; sister and brother-in-law, Willie Sue and Jesse Palmer, Kings Mountain; grandchildren and spouses, Keely Monroe and Dr. Brad Londre, Holly Robbs, Jennifer Allen, Shelby
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cleveland Memorial Park, Dr. Robert Canoy
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Donor’s choice
Joseph T. Brown
CHERRYVILLE — Joseph Tyler Brown, 2 months, of Eaker Road, died Dec. 10, 1999, at Lincoln Regional Medical Center.
He was the great-grandson of the late Orie Brown, Quentin Eaker, Oatie Kise.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Joseph and Summer Green Brown; sister, Sheyanne Marie Brown, of the home; paternal grandparents, Bob and Carol Brown, Nashville, Tenn.; maternal grandparents, Mike and Angelia Green, Columbus, Ohio, Pam and Tim Winejar, Coshocton, Ohio; paternal great-grandmothers, Emma Brown, Chelsea, Iowa, Ruby Eaker, Cherryville; maternal great-grandparents, Grace and Raymond Green, Juanita Kise, Coshocton; great-great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Neill, Kings Mountain
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Rev. John Stine
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: Ninety minutes before service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Carpenter’s Funeral Home
