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Joyce B. Dennison
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Joyce Ann Britt Dennison, 60, died Dec. 26, 1999, at home. She was a native of Wilmington, daughter of the late Thurman and Pearline Walters Britt, wife of the late Sammy Dennison Jr., mother of the late Corey Dennison, sister of the late Wayne Britt, housewife, member of the Assembly of God Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Sammy Dennison Jr., Memphis, Ricky Worley, Homestead, Fla.; daughter, Renee Bishop, Gastonia; seven grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. David Scruggs
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home, other times at 215 S. Belvedere St.
Rev. Walter A. Coggin
BELMONT - The Right Rev. Walter A. Coggin, O.S.B., Ph.D., 83, the third Abbot-Ordinary of Belmont Abbey Nullius, died Dec. 28, 1999. He was a native of Richmond, Va., son of the late Walter A. Coggin and Mary Veronica Moshay, graduated from Sacred Heart Grammar School, Richmond, attended Benedictine High School, graduated from Loyola High School, Los Angeles, in 1934 and entered Belmont Abbey College, entered monastic life in 1936, making his novitiate at Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, Penn., professed his vows as a monk at Belmont Abbey in 1937, completed undergraduate studies at St. Benedict’s College, Atchison, Kansas, did seminary studies at Belmont Abbey Seminary, ordained to priesthood at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Richmond, in 1943, celebrated golden jubilee of priestly ordination in 1993 and his diamond jubilee of monastic profession in 1997, postgraduate studies taken at UNC Chapel Hill, earned M.A. and Ph.D. in philosophy at the Catholic University of America, taught algebra in Belmont Abbey Preparatory School and philosophy in Belmont Abbey College, prefect of students, coached prep football team, The Ramblers, and basketball teams, while serving as Novice Master was elected in 1956 to serve as Vicar to the Right Reverend Vincent Taylor, O.S.B., elected Abbot Nullius of Belmont Abbey in 1960, served as a Father of the Second Vatican Council, oversaw the implementation of the decrees of the council, guided a complete renovation of the Abbey Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, served as ex-officio Chancellor and President of Belmont Abbey College, resigned office of Abbot in 1970, served as Professor of Philosophy at Belmont Abbey College until fall semester of 1999.
SURVIVORS: Monks of Belmont Abbey; uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moshay, Beverly Hills, Calif.; cousins
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 10 a.m. Friday, Belmont Abbey Basilica, Rev. William G. Curlin, Bishop of Charlotte, monks of Belmont Abbey, priests of the Diocese of Charlotte
BURIAL: Belmont Abbey Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Abbey Basilica
MEMORIALS: Abbot Walter Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont 28012
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
James C. Martin Jr.
YORK, S.C. - James Charlie Martin Jr., 60, 1923 Loggen Road, died Dec. 27, 1999, at home. He was a native of Maiden, son of the late James C. and Nellie Martin Sr., overhauler for Firestone/ Bridgestone Co. for 27 years, member of the Baptist faith.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Marilyn Hodge Martin; sons, James Christopher, Alfred Scott and Ronald Lee Martin, Lincolnton; stepdaughters, Kathy Harris, Lake Wylie, S.C., Juanita Richardson, Mary Byrd, Clover, S.C.; brothers, Randy and Carl Franklin Martin, Maiden; sisters, Evlin Bolick, Vicki Herron, Judy Martin, Dorothy Smitt, Maiden; 10 grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Bratton Funeral Home, Revs. Marvin Carson, Bob Hinsley
BURIAL: Rock Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Rock Hill, S.C.
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice Care of South Carolina, 67 N. Congress Street, York 29745
Lucas Daniels Sr.
CLOVER, S.C. - Lucas Daniels Sr., 78, 103 Wright Terrace, died Dec. 25, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Ridgeville, S.C., son of the late Peter and Charlotte Foster Daniels, former bailer for Bowling Green Spinning Co. for 18 years, World War II veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Alice Daniels; sons, Lucas Daniels Jr., Groton, Conn., Michael Daniels, Christopher Daniels, the home; daughters, Rev. Audrey Evans, Michelle Daniels, Clover, S.C., Gwendolyn Brown, Charlotte; sister, Harriett Whetstone, Orangeburg, S.C.; grandchildren, Adrienne Daniels, Charlotte, Jennifer Powell, Hampton Va., Anthony Evans II, Clover S.C.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Weeping Mary Baptist Church, Bowling Green, Dr. Timothy Goode, body will be placed in church one hour before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 6-7 tonight, Wright Funeral Home, York, S.C., other times at the home
Apal B. Smith
BELMONT - Apal May Beach Smith, 83, 788 Cason St., died Dec. 28, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Caldwell County, wife of the late James Lytton Smith, daughter of the late Porter H. and Mary Kirby Beach Sr., sister of the late Porter Hampton Jr. and Ruth M. Beach, homemaker, member of Centerview Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Barry and Sherry Smith, Mount Holly, Nelson Smith, Belmont; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Dewey Mauldin, Belmont; sisters, Exie Starnes, Belmont, Mary Clippard, Kings Mountain
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, Goshen Cemetery, Rev. Bill Miller
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Clyde S. Mauney
SHELBY - Clyde S. Mauney, 77, 292 Clinton St., died Dec. 27, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Jesse Guy and Myrtle Setzer Mauney, father of the late Alan Clyde Mauney, brother of the late Fred, Lloyd, Banks and Don Mauney, Louise Freeman, Evelyn Spangler, Muriel Jenkins, Navy veteran of World War II, retired agent from Jefferson-Pilot Life Insurance, member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Baxter Davis Sunday school class, the Young at Heart.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Juanita "Nita" Cook Mauney; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Renee Mauney, Statesville; daughters, Janis Myers and Judy Allen, Shelby; grandchildren, Jason and Matt Myers, Aaron and Evan Allen, Whitney Mauney, Jeremy Martin
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Dr. Delores Queen; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Clay Barnette Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 W. Dixon Boulevard, Shelby 28152, or Cleveland County Memorial Library, 104 Howie Dr., Shelby 28150
Willie B. Liverett
GASTONIA - Willie Burnis Liverett, 77, 510 S. Lee St., died Dec. 28, 1999, at home. He was a native of Greenville County, S.C., husband of the late Bonnie Messer Liverett, son of the late Clarence and Sallie Henry Liverett, member of First Freewill Baptist Church, where he served on the board of Deacons and Building Committee, retired contractor from Liverett Realty and Construction Co.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Nancy Liverett, Kernersville, Larry and Vickie Liverett, Gastonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Victor Lucas, Phoebe and Greg Phillips, Gastonia; grandchildren, David and Jill Liverett, Raleigh, Frankie Liverett, Kernersville, Kelly and Stacy Liverett, Nicole Faile, Phoebe Lucas, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, First Freewill Baptist Church, Revs. Randy F. Sawyer, W.H. Calvert
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 p.m., Greene Funeral Service Southside Chapel; other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: Terry Autry, Jarvis Brooks, Charlie Courtney, Donnie Crain, Jimmy Gray, Chris Stokes
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Bill Sawyer’s Sunday School Class, Jim White
MEMORIALS: First Freewill Baptist Church, 2316 Union Road, Gastonia 28054
Robert L. Wheeler
GASTONIA - Robert Lee Wheeler, 77, 509 Queens Court, died Dec. 26, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late John and Lillie Richardson Wheeler, truck driver, member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Uncle, Wade R. Richardson, Dallas; cousins, Peggy W. Curry, Gastonia, Ervin Lee Wallace, Belmont, Harry Ashe, Durham, W.R. Richardson, Dallas; godchildren, Charles W. and Tarba K. Sanders, Gastonia; host of other relatives and friends
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Rev. Robert O. Setzer
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Johnsie C. Sherard
CHARLOTTE - Johnsie Reed Chappell Sherard, 78, New Sheldon Drive, died Dec. 28, 1999, at University Hospital. She was a native of Richmond County, daughter of the late William E. and Stella Webb Reed, wife of the late John Chappell, Howard "Max" Sherard, sister of the late Junior and Robert Reed, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Mary Lillian Chappell, Charlotte; sons and daughters-in-law, James E. and Catherine Chappell, Charlotte, Harrison and Ginger Chappell, Mooresville; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Huntersville, Rev. Craig Seaford
BURIAL: Gethsemane Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
Rebecca Patterson Henley
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — Rebecca Patterson Henley, 55, 3911 28th Ave., died Dec. 25, 1999, at Mariner Health, Kensington, Md. She was a native of Lincoln County, wife of the late Albert Lee Henley, daughter of the late Walter Jackson and Geneva Cunningham Patterson, sister of the late Walter J. Jr., Lewis James, Cecil and Daniel Patterson and Bobbie Dell Makuson, member of First Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., graduated from John Chavis High School in 1961, worked in the food services industry for more than 30 years, both in Washington restaurants and in the District of Columbia Public School System for more than 23 years.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Albert Lee Jr. and Ayesha Henley, Odenton, Md.; niece and foster daughter, Donna Cherie Makuson, Charlotte; brothers, Oliver Patterson, Takoma Park, Md., Herman Patterson, Washington, Rev. Harvey Lee Patterson, Oxon Hill, Md.; sisters, Mable P. Clinton, Charlotte, Frances A. Patterson, Washington; grandson, Albert Lee Henley III, Odenton; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Cherryville, Revs. Harvey Lee Patterson, Roger W. Fuller
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes before the service, the church, other times at the home of Clara Foster Wilson, 1111 Mary’s Grove Church Road, Kings Mountain
ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony & White’s
Harold E. Guffey
SHELBY - Harold Eugene Guffey, 70, 306-1 Chesterfield Drive, died Dec. 28, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late John and Daisy Barnette Guffey, brother of the late Joseph Christopher Guffey and Marie Scism, driver for TeeBerry Express, National Guard veteran.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Kathy Guffey, Shelby, James and Tina Guffey, Boiling Springs; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Geoff Heffner, Wanda and Michael Lemmons, Shelby, Rita and Marc Cheety, Fort Myers, Fla.; 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Rev. Don Wallace
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, the funeral home
