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Charles Sweet Jr.
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Charles Henry Sweet Jr., 84, 214 Bell Road, died Dec. 31, 1999, at White Oak Manor, Shelby. He was a native of Onondago County, N.Y., son of the late Henry Sr. and Mary Squires Sweet, retired machine operator from Precision Casting Co., Air Force World War II veteran.
SURVIVORS: Sons, John and Donald Sweet, Syracuse, N.Y., Charles Sweet III, Orlando, Fla., James Sweet, Ocala, Fla.; daughters, Sharon Jones, Ocala, Debra Lawson, Rockledge, Fla., Brenda Fuller, Blacksburg, S.C.; sister, Margaret Williams, Brocksport, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Rev. Terry Bird
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m., Monday, funeral home
Mable Lowery
GASTONIA - The Rev. Mable W. Lowery, 83, 605 Clyde St., died Dec. 30, 1999, at home. She was a native of Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Tom and Lula Wallace, pastor of St. Luke Christian Fellowship of God.
SURVIVORS: Husband, James W. Lowery; daughter, Lenora Adams, Gastonia; stepdaughters, Morris Ann Marbly, Christine Carter, Nell Corley, Vernie Lee Patrick, Amanda Anderson, Deborah Boyce, Margaret Jackson, Charlotte; stepsons, Westley, William, Milas, Spafford and Jerry Lowery and Paul Samuel Jackson, Charlotte; sisters, Mary Wallace and Emma Broome, Charlotte; brother, Daniel Wallace, Charlotte; 10 grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, Bethlehem Christian Fellowship Church of God, Bishop David Adams
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Mary Stroup
CHERRYVILLE - Mary Gwendolyn Stroup, 86, 410 Old Post Road, died Jan. 1, 2000 at Carolina Care Center. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late John and Mimmie Sullivan Heafner, mother of the late Joseph Dale Stroup, homemaker, member First Baptist Church of Cherryville, Sunday school teacher in primary and elementary departments.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Miles Harry Stroup Sr.; sons, Miles Harry Stroup Jr., Myrtle Beach, S.C.; granchildren, Jody Stroup, Irving, Texas, Amber Stroup, Lincolnton
FUNERAL: 11 a.m., Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Cherryville, Revs. Perry Holleman and Mike Collins
BURIAL: Saint John’s Lutheran Church cemetery
VISITATION: 5-7 p.m., Monday, Cherryville Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church of Cherryville, 301 E. First St., Cherryville, 28021
Charles Moton
GASTONIA - Charles McLean Moton, 85, 4539 Beaty Road, died Dec. 31, 1999, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Edward H. and Mabel Beaty Moton, husband of the late Margaret Rankin Moton, brother of the late Hoyle E., Henry E., George L. and Ralph L. Moton, member of Sandy Plains Church since 1925, men’s Sunday school class, men’s Bible teacher for 50 years, trustee of Sandy Plains Baptist Church for 40 years.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Reginald A. and JoAnne Moton, Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Jo M. and Jim Byers, Gastonia; sisters, Annie Bryson, Lucy Brumbalow, Roberta Jenkins, Gastonia, Betty Wright, Taylors, S.C.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m., today, Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Revs. A.A. Baily and Richard Brown
MEMORIALS: Lottie Moon Missions Fund, Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 5323 Union Road, Gastonia 28056
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Thelma Harris
GASTONIA - Thelma Brandon Harris, 87, 1351 Robinwood Road, Covenant Village, formerly of Union Road, died Jan. 1, 2000, at Covenant Village Health Care. She was a native of Rock Hill, S.C., daughter of the late William Sylvester and Lula Pearl Wright Brandon, wife of the late William Frederick Harris Sr., mother of the late Carolyn H. Cuthbertson, member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, active in the women of the church, employed at Lineberger’s Fishfry for more than 15 years.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Commander William Frederick and Cathy Liner Harris Jr., Patuxent River, Md., Donald Taylor Harris, Guam; brothers, James Leonard Brandon, Belmont, Charles Brandon, Asheboro; sisters, Bobbie Jean B. Mason, Salisbury, Lucille B. Simpson, Charleston, S.C.;grandchildren, Sharon Phillips, Lynchburg, Va., Patrick Cuthbertson, Raleigh, Christopher Harris, San Diego, Cindy Moore, Norfolk, Va., Scott Harris, Gunnison, Colo. FUNERAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Wednesday, New Hope Presbyterian Church, Dr. Sam Hobson
PALLBEARERS: Ralph and Derek Smith, Scott and Christopher Harris, Patrick Cuthbertson, Jason Moody
INTERMENT: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, McLean Funeral Directors; other times at the home of Mickey Cuthbertson, 500 Eastwood Dr., Gastonia, 28054
MEMORIALS: New Hope Presbyterian Church, 4357 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia, 28056
Eunice Lockridge
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Eunice Melton Lockridge, 95, 301 N. Dilling St., died Jan. 1, 2000, at Mayview Convalescent Center, Raleigh. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late B.J. and Cordelia Smart Melton, member of First Baptist Church, Gleaners Sunday School class, retired registered nurse at Kings Mountain Hospital.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Jamie Lockridge Boyer, Raleigh FUNERAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Dr. John Sloan
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery
Malcom Ballard
GASTONIA - Malcom Odra Ballard, 88, Alexandria Place, 1770 Oak Hollow Road, died Dec. 30, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late James Warren and Mittie Benfield Ballard, husband of the late Lillian Turner Ballard, father of the late Ronald Odra Ballard, brother of the late Buford Ballard, Evelyn Walker and Alma Helton, retired from Duke Power Co. with more than 40 years of service, member First Wesleyan Church.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Rev. James and Helen Blackwelder, Oblong, Ill.; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn B. and Lee Lewis, Gastonia; brother, Clarence Ballard, Wilmington; sisters, Valda Payne and Helen Wright, Gastonia; grandchildren and spouses, Susie and Rev. Mark Walker, Lebanon, Tenn., Pam and Jack Farley, Pell City, Ala., Allison and Stan Hovis, Gastonia, Wanda and Rev. Mike Marshall, Salem, Ohio, Mitch Lewis, Gastonia, Stephen and Leslie Blackwelder, Meadville, Pa.; great-grandchildren, Anna Farley, Pell City, Ala., Eden Walker, Lebanon, Miranda and Ryan Hovis, Gastonia, Justin Blackwelder, Meadville, Pa.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, McLean Funeral Directors, Rev. David L. Vardaman
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: First Wesleyan Church, 208 S. Church St., Gastonia 28054
Roger Morris
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Roger Dale Morris, 51, 124 Colony Drive, died Jan. 2, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was a native of Cabarrus County, son of the late Albert Burton Morris and Helen Redwine McMickle, brother of the late Billy Joe Morris, member of Boyce Memorial A.R.P. Church, Kings Mountain Lions Club, Army veteran, machine operator for 22 years at AMP-Tyco of Rock Hill, S.C., attended Gaston College.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Chong Morris; mother-in-law, Son Om, Gastonia; brother-in-law, Chu Om, Gastonia; sister-in-law, Chung Ok Om, Gastonia; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda M. and Keith Campbell, Gastonia; nephews, Bobby and Tony Om, Aaron Campbell, Gastonia; niece Courtney Martin, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Boyce Memorial A.R.P. Church, Revs. Doug Peterson and Lee Young J.
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Harris Funeral Home
INTERMENT: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Westview Garden, Bessemer City
MEMORIALS: Kings Mountain Lions Club, c/o Donald Crawford, 103 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain 28086
Coleman Self
SHELBY - Coleman Franklin Self, 82, 205 Birdie Lane, died Jan. 2, 2000, at home. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Nelson G. and Docia May Wright Self, husband of the late Laura Mae Borders Self and Frances Kuykendall, retired self-employed contractor Self Construction Co., retired dairy farmer, member of First Baptist Church, Doug Sharp Adult 8 Sunday School class, master Sunday School class at Elizabeth Baptist Church, served on the zoning boards for Shelby and Cleveland County and Woodbridge water committee.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Coleman and Dee Self, Shelby; daughters and son-in-law, Donna Kay and Richard Reynolds, Shelby; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Peggy and Bob Conlon, Kings Mountain; brothers, J. B. Self, Greensboro, Buford Lee Self, Shelby; sisters, Louise Norman, Kathleen Wolfe, Mae Cabiness, Shelby; grandchildren and spouses, Barry and Ron Self, Tracy Reynolds and Andy Montgomery, Shelby
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Elizabeth Baptist Church, Revs. Cline Borders and Charles Summey; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Wendover, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby 28150 or Elizabeth Baptist Church, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby 28152
Barry Ross
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Barry Thomas Ross, 33, 134 Hatcher Road, Shelby, died Jan. 1, 2000. He was a native of Cleveland County, employed by P.P.G. Industries, Shelby, member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Parents, William O. "Bill" and Peggy Bridges Ross, Kings Mountain; son, Colt Allman, Kings Mountain; brother, Mark Ross, Kings Mountain; special friend, Noel Moore, Shelby
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Harris Funeral Home, Revs. Ron Caulder and Bruce Hobson
VISITATION: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Oak Grove Baptist Church Youth Department, 1019 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain 28088; El Bethel United Methodist Church Playground Fund, 122 El Bethel Road, Kings Mountain 28086
Ruby Brotherton
DENVER - Ruby Mae Hager Brotherton, 87, 6589 Bellwood Lane, died Jan. 2, 2000, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Boone W. and Rachel Lockman Hager, wife of the late J.B. Brotherton, mother of the late Jimmy Brotherton and Doris Wilson, worked for 28 years at Carolina Glove Mill in Balls Creek.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Billie Cooke, Denver, Betty Raper, Maiden; brother, Bob Hager, Denver; sisters, Mabel Lineberger, Denver, Enda Moore, Sherrills Ford, Mary Canipe, Ellicott, Md.; grandchildren, Debbie C. Raby, Denver, Donna C. Flowers, Conover, Carolyn Newell, Newton, John Wilson, Chesapeake, Va.; grandchildren, Robert Wilson, Samantha Raby and Lexie Flowers
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Bethel United Methodist Church, Revs. Hal Peacock and E.M. Dellinger; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Bethel United Methodist Church, 7284 Campground Road, Denver 28037
Catherine G. Callahan
LATTIMORE — Catherine G. Callahan, 91, died Jan. 1, 2000, at Rutherford Hospital. She was a native of Greer, S.C., daughter of the late Henry and Eleanor Payne Greer, wife of the late Joseph Lester Callahan, homemaker, member of Lattimore Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Stepgrandchildren and spouses, Kathleen and Hal Fite, Lattimore, Max and Norma Callahan, Buies Creek; stepgrandchildren and spouses, Mark and Dale Callahan, Winston-Salem, Robert Fite, Lattimore, Ann and Steve Jones, Lattmore, Marsha and Bob Long, Angler; stepgreat-grandchildren, Joey Fite, Shelby, David Jones, Shelby, Haley Long, Angler, Travis, Austin, Sarah and Allison Callahan, Winston-Salem; sister-in-law, Rucia Grier, Taylors; nieces and spouse, Kay and Dan Gosnell, Easley, S.C., Patricia Faster, Florida, Ann Greer, Taylors, S.C.; nephews, Joe Greer, Rock Hill, S.C., Tom Greer, Florida
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Lattimore Baptist Church
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: Following service
MEMORIALS: Lattimore Baptist Church, Family Life Center, P.O. Box 188, Lattimore 28089
