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George F. Gaston
BELMONT — George Francis Gaston, 81, 102 Greenwood Ave., died Jan. 15, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Samuel and Lillie Gaston, Army veteran of World War II, member of East Belmont Presbyterian Church, where he was a deacon and a Sunday School teacher, avid photographer.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 57 years, Mary Beam Gaston; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara G. and Dale Shelton, Gastonia; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Joni Gaston, Belmont; two granddaughters, Amanda Kay Shelton, Gastonia, Abbey Gaston, Belmont; brother and sister-in-law, John Mason and Marie Gaston, Warren, Miss.; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Rev. Karl Koehler
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
Virginia M. Edwards
GASTONIA — Virginia Katherine Moody Edwards, 72, 2109 Fallasdale Drive, died Jan. 15, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Cheetham County, Tenn., wife of the late Maurice H. Edwards Sr., daughter of the late Matthew James and Nattie Boyd Moody, retired textile employee, member of Crowders Mountain Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Rebecca Imogene Edwards Melton, Gastonia; sons, Maurice H. Edwards, Jr., Gastonia, David James Edwards, Austin, Texas; grandchildren, D’gene Alexander, Lynka E. Bolton, Shirley Raxter, Mark and Willie Melton, Chip Edwards; great-grandchildren, Kasi and Cody Santelli, Logan Hoffman
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Crowders Mountain Baptist Church, Rev. Paul Rhyne
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Mary H. Eudy
GASTONIA — Mary Effie Hathcock Eudy, 93, Gaston Manor Assisted Living, formerly of 810 Richard Ave., Kannapolis, died Jan. 15, 2000, at her residence.
She was a native of Stanly County, daughter of the late Adam McGinnis and Mary Linker Hathcock, wife of the late Hauty William Eudy, preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters, charter member of Shadybrook Home Demonstration Club, helped begin Cabarrus County Fair where she was the head of Baked Home Goods, honored as Woman of the Year at First Presbyterian Church where she was church hostess for 60 years, sewed for the public and catered weddings and parties.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Melinda E. and Don Ratchford, Belmont; friends, Dot and August Williams, Kannapolis; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ralph and Katherine Chapman, Kannapolis; step-grandchildren, Chad, Tanya, Chase and Emily Ratchford, South Pasadena, Fla.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Kannapolis, Rev. Brent Piper
BURIAL: Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis
VISITATION: One hour before service, church
MEMORIALS: First Presbyterian Church Kitchen Fund, 201 Vance St., Kannapolis 28081
ARRANGEMENTS: Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis
Pearl F. Shull
LINCOLNTON — Pearl Farris Shull, 86, of Cardinal Care, formerly of Boger City, died Jan. 16, 2000.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Fannie Michaels Farris, wife of the late William Floyd Shull, retired from Boger Crawford Textile.
SURVIVORS: Son, Bill Shull, Lincolnton; daughter, Sylvia McCauley, Stanley; sisters, Bryte Whitener, Hickory, Prue Shull, Wilmington, Pauline Miles, Statesville; grandchildren, Barry Shull, Lincolnton, Pam Phillips, Charlotte, Beverly McMillian, Charlotte
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Victory Grove Tabernacle, Revs. L.C. Rankin, F.M. Spargo; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 p.m., Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
Gerline P. Harris
CRAMERTON — Gerline "Jerry" Poindexter Harris, 71, 6 First St., died Jan. 16, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Buford and Mary Jo Hunsucker Poindexter, wife of the late Clyde Harris, retired from Norwesco, member of Riverside Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Barbara H. Bramwell, Gastonia; brother, Harrell Poindexter, Gastonia; sisters, Lucille Brown, Mary Etna, Cramerton; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, Debbie Shaw, Robin Bowen, Sandra Brown, Sheila Warner
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Allen Lefler
VISITATION: One hour before service, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Dale R. Hardin
GASTONIA — Dale Ray Hardin, 56, 1104 Park Ave., died Jan. 13, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Cherokee County, son of the late Oakley Hardin and Ruth Totherow, brother of the late Margie Dean Hardin, carpenter, worked at Summey Builders, later self-employed.
SURVIVORS: First wife, Joanne Deaton, Lowell; son, David Hardin, Lowell; nieces, Elizabeth Cathy, Kings Mountain, Patricia McGee, Dallas; cousin, Wesley Anderson, Gastonia
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Ward Funeral Home
Warren G. Herman
GASTONIA — Warren Gamaliel Herman, 77, 1110 Greenwich Terrace, died Jan. 15, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Gaston, son of the late Henry J. and Texie Cline Herman, brickmason, retired maintenance supervisor for Threads USA, served as advisor on numerous city and county boards and commissions, including Gaston County Board of Elections, Gastonia Street Commission, co-founder of Taxpayers Action Committee Inc., active member of Gaston County Republican Party, worked as a local campaign advisor to the Presidential Campaigns of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George Bush, worked as a local campaign advisor to U.S. House of Rep. members Rep. James T. Broyhill, Rep. Cass Ballanger and Rep. Sue Myrick, recognized by Congressman Broyhill as Gaston County Republican of the Year in 1974, served as Gaston County office manager for Congresswoman Ballanger, recognized in 1999 by Congresswoman Myrick for 60 years of dedicated service to the Republican Party and was presented a U.S. Flag flown over the Capitol Building in Washington in his honor, nominated to NC G.O.P. Hall of Fame by Congresswoman Myrick.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 54 years, Eva Hull Herman; son and daughter-in-law, Larry W. and Penny Herman, Lincolnton; daughter, Gail Herman Wyatt, Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Herman and George Cooper, Greer, S.C.; sisters, Nell Herman Holland, Gastonia, Catherine Herman Underwood, Ranlo; grandchildren, Valarie Wyatt, Charlotte, Mechelle Wyatt, Mount Holly, Jeffrey Cooper, Greer, S.C., Ryan, Corey and Justus Herman, Lincolnton; great-grandchildren, Cindy, Justin, Jonnie and Lee Cooper, Greer, S.C.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Revs. Dick Whitener, Walter Johnson
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Grant and Ryan Herman, Jeffrey Cooper, Michael Hull, Jerry and Ron Underwood
Ronald E. Howell
GASTONIA — Ronald Eugene Howell, 52, 238 N. Scruggs St., died Jan. 15, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Howard and Elizabeth Tomberlin Howell, brother of the late Ada Howell, employed as manager of R.O.’s Barbeque, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Joyce Rucker Howell; son, Danny McClain, Belmont; daughter, Yolanda Rogers, Gastonia; brothers, Donald Howell, Atlanta, James Howell, Gastonia; four grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Westview Gardens Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, McLean Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Ranlo Fire and Rescue, 1624 Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia 28054
Mildred W. Crawford
TITUSVILLE, FLA. — Mildred W. Crawford, 75, formerly of Shelby, died Jan. 14, 2000, at Parrish Medical Center.
She was a native of Cleveland County, employed by Cleveland Cloth Mill, Brevard County School Board, member of First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Henry F. Crawford; son, Wayne C. Wright, Greenville, S.C.; stepson, Thomas E. Crawford, Rock Hill, S.C.; daughters, Judy C. Thomas, Roswell, Ga., Sandy L. Weshaar, Yorktown, Va.; stepdaughter, Carla Greene, Shelby; sister, Ida Mae Wright, Kings Mountain
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cleveland Memorial Park, Rev. Jim Brackett
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Lutz-Austell Funeral Home
Lennie Moss
SHELBY — Lennie McCurry Moss, 89, 401 N. Morgan St., formerly of Yarn Mill Road, died Jan. 16, 2000, at White Oak Manor.
She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late William Samuel and Monty Owens McCurry, wife of the late Broadus Moss, sister of the late Willard, Foy and Marvin McCurry, Estelle Cline, Ola Wood, member of Buffalo Baptist Church, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Naomi Moss, Phoenix, Ariz.., Wayne and Margie Moss, Shelby; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and John Eurey, Mildred and Jerry Snyder, Ruth Philbeck, Shelby; sister, Vernie Goins, Shelby; grandchildren, Larry Foster, Wendy Taylor, Bill, Donald and Greg Moss, Jeff Philbeck, Sherry Baxter; five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, Rev. Sam Snyder
BURIAL: Rose Hill Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, funeral home
Lottie D. Shults
IRON STATION — Lottie Dockery Shults, 86, 4862 Reinhardt Circle, died Jan. 16, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton.
She was a native of Jefferson County, Tenn., daughter of the late Alfred W. and Mary Ethel Bush Dockery, wife of the late Jenson C. Shults Sr., mother of the late Robert Shults, Anita James and Myra Lee Shults, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Jenson C. and John D. Shults, Iron Station; daughters, Mary S. Gibson, Gastonia, Ada Smith, Maiden; sisters, Ina Gantt, Margaret Gunter, Newport, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton, Revs. Grady Parker, H.A. Sawyer
BURIAL: Shults Family Cemetery, Newport
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: American Lung Association, 5315 Greenbrook Drive, Charlotte 28205
