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Cregg W. Henderson
GASTONIA — Cregg Wesley Henderson, 14, 1739 Jenkins Road, died on Jan. 8, 2000, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham.
He was a native of Gaston County, grandson of the late Cregg Anthony Bess Sr. and Elmer Henderson, nephew of the late Cregg Anthony "Tony" Bess Jr., home schooled, attained eighth grade education, attended Myrtle United Methodist Church, filmed the services for "shut in" church members unable to attend Sunday services.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Charles Wesley Henderson, Bessemer City; Gayle Bess Henderson, Gastonia; maternal grandmother, Helen Jenkins Bess, Gastonia; paternal grandmother, Pearl R. Henderson, Kings Mountain; uncles, Benny Bess, Gastonia, Butch Henderson, Bessemer City, Ed Henderson, Charlotte, Ken Henderson, Marietta, Ga.; cousins, Ginger Elliott, Andy Bess, Burt, Anna and Tony Bess, Tony and Nicole Bess; dear friend Rusty Peterson
FUNERAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Myrtle United Methodist Church, Bessemer City Road, Rev. Alice Day
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: At the home of Helen Jenkins Bess, 1739 Jenkins Road, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Ronald McDonald House, 506 Alexander Ave., Durham 27705
PALLBEARERS: Alex Depaoli, Jim Quick, David Alm, Leon Bess, Terry Reid, Morris Jenkins
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home
Gladys A. Horne
BELMONT — Gladys Adams Horne, 74, 202 Nixon Road, died Jan. 9, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Madison County, Ga., daughter of the late Raymond and Lura Bell McClure Adams, sister of the late Edward Adams, retired from Eagle Yarn Mills, member of Stowe Memorial Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Jack Horne; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Diane Horne, Kure Beach, Gary and Jane Horne, Belmont; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Steve Crouse, Gastonia, Sandra and Larry Clements, Mount Holly; brother, Donald Adams, Charlotte; sisters, Emily Gilchrist, JoAnne Lowe, Mount Holly; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont, Pastor Thomas Hogan
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery
VISITATION: At the home
PALLBEARERS: Richard, Dusty, Brian and Brad Horne, Josh and Justin Clements
Russell B. Warlick
VALE — Russell Boyd "Bud" Warlick, 86, 2437 Plateau Road, died Jan. 9, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton.
He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Charles and Emma Fulbright Warlick, father of the late David Warlick, Army veteran of World War II, worked in construction industry.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Lucille Warlick; sons, Ralph and Gene Warlick, Vale; daughters, Joyce W. Chapman, Lincolnton, Cathy Rudisill, Vale; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton, Revs. Chris Kraft, David Carter
BURIAL: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Joe h. willis sr.
LINCOLNTON — Joe Harold Willis Sr., 61, 102 D St., died Jan. 9, 2000, at Lincoln County Medical Center.
He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Joe Daniel Willis and Stella Self Willis Ledford, brother of the late Ruby Spake, Marie Manus, Bonnie Johnson, Irene Kennedy, self-employed, worked as a house painter in construction.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Peggy Williams Willis; sons, Bo and Alden C. Willis, Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Robby Houser, Bessemer City; brother, Bob Willis Sr., Waco; sisters, Eva Robinson, Shelby, Frances Paige, Waco; special niece, Katherine Moss, Cherryville; grandchildren, Miranda and Kristy Houser
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, Gastonia, Rev. Kathrine Inscoe
BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home, other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: Gary Darty, Chris Dean, Butch Patterson, William Poarch, Bob Willis Jr., Bob Willis Sr.
Ella J. Black
GASTONIA — Ella Jean Black, 59, 4204 S. York Road, died Jan. 10, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Cherokee, S.C., daughter of the late Clyde Jackson and Flossie Mae Spencer Spencer, mother of the late Tammy Black Pruitt, sister of the late Nell Grindle, member of Shuford Memorial Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Carl Eddleman Black; sons, Keith, Calvin and Tracy Black, Tim Jones, Gastonia; stepsons, Roger Black, Dallas, Larry Black, Kings Mountain, Danny Spencer, Gastonia; daughters, Patricia Black Berghello, Panama City Beach, Fla., Cathy Black Childs, Mooresville, Terri Black Pruitt, Gastonia; sisters, Nannie Mae Spencer, Mary Barnes, Farlane Smith; brothers, Clyde and Eddie Spencer; 27 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Shuford Memorial Baptist Church, Revs. Danny Spencer, Bobby Meeks
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Addie G. Barnhill
GASTONIA — Addie Marie Grigg Barnhill, 81, Belaire Health Care Center, died Jan. 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Lemuel and Sarah Jones Grigg, wife of the late James E. Barnhill, sister of the late Lawrence, Reed, Charles and Hervy Lee Grigg, Bertha Leatherman, Gertrude Carter, Minnie Barnhill, Beulah Whitesides, retired from textiles, member of McAdenville Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Vickey and Bill Casky, Judy and Edward Jenkins, Gastonia; sisters, Margaret Jackson, Dallas, Luella Rawlins, Worthington, Ohio; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, McAdenville Baptist Church, Rev. Andy Raines
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: McAdenville Baptist Church, Lowell-McAdenville Road, McAdenville, 28098
John L. Glover
CRAMERTON — John Lee Glover, 62, 52 Third St., died Jan. 10, 2000, at home.
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Mary B. Moss
PHILADELPHIA — Mary O. Byers Moss, 60, 1642 Buites Ave., died Jan. 6, 2000.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Emmanuel and Sarah Mason Byers, attended Gaston County Schools.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Fred Moss; daughters, Debra Adams, Lisa Moss, Ivery Thomas, Philadelphia, Ophelia Robinson, Delaware, Martha Moss Brown, Gastonia; sons, Rufus Moss Jr., Charlotte, Michael Moss, of the home; uncles, Robert O. and Cleve Mason, Gastonia, Sonny Mason, Philadelphia; aunt, Lendora Smith, Gastonia; 24 grandchildren; one great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mount Zion Baptist Church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Vashti F. Patrick
CHARLOTTE — Vashti Faye Patrick, 87, 422 Berkshire Road, died Dec. 31, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
She was a native of Hamlet, daughter of the late Lane Sr. and Annie Mae McIlwaine Patrick, retired from office management.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Lane Patrick Jr., Atlanta; nephew, Bill Battley, Hamlet; nieces, Teeny Sullivan, Los Angeles, Barbara Roberts, New Orleans; great-nephews, Steve Sullivan, Steve and Kenny Battley; great-niece, Barbara Ann Roberts
MEMORIAL SERVICE: To be held at later date
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Dewey Crump
RANLO — Dewey Crump, 79, 2722 Booker St., died Jan. 6, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Walter J. and Mamie Stowe Crump, custodian, member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Belmont, advisor to Trustee Board, Senior Deacon, past president of Usher Board.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Catherine C. Burris, Charlotte; brother, Paul Crump, Belmont
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. today, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Belmont, Rev. Kenneth Alexander
BURIAL: Henrys Chapel Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: Thirty minutes before service, the church; other times at the home
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia
Walton K. Smith
GASTONIA — Walton Kitchen "Smut" Smith, 91, 1351 Robinwood Road, died Jan. 8, 2000, at Covenant Village.
He was a native of Charlotte, son of the late Lon M. and Lula Arthurs Smith, brother of the late Gordon Smith, Janie Smith Harper, Marion Smith Houston, Margaret Smith, educated in Charlotte and at Brevard College, Navy veteran, served with Navy Seabees in World War II from 1942-1945, in cotton waste business with Baugh and Moche and New England Waste Company, Charlotte, and Caldwell Waste, Gastonia, active member of First United Methodist Church, member of Seapark Sunday School Class.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Edna Floyd Smith; sister, Faye Smith Beal, Lenoir; nephews, Beverly Beal, Lenoir, David Beal, Mt. Airy, Paul B. Houston Jr., Charlotte; niece, Katherine S. Williams, Huntsville, Ala.; cousin, Connie Austin, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, McLean Funeral Directors, Drs. Jody Seymour, Jim Westmoreland
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, Bus Fund, P.O. Box 218, Gastonia 28053-0218
