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Ralph J. Nivens
GASTONIA - Ralph James Nivens, 73, died Jan. 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William Boyd Sr. and Oscie Mae Kirksey Nivens, brother of the late Howard, Floyd, Pete, William Jr., Ed and Mike Nivens, Navy veteran of World War II, retired route clerk from Akers Motor Lines, Charlotte, after 40 years of service.
SURVIVORS: Stepmother, Kathleen Edwards Nivens,Gastonia; former wife, Sue Rhyne Nivens, Statesville; daughters, Sandra Nivens Lawter, Gastonia, Susan Nivens Warren, Statesville; brother, Jerry Nivens, Blacksburg, S.C.; sister, Phyllis Nivens Lineberger, Gastonia; grandchildren, Chris and Alicia Carden, Gastonia, Alan Warren, Statesville, Michelle Warren, Lillington; great-grandchildren, Brooke Adair, Jake and Kristen Carden, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, McLean Funeral Directors, Rev. Steve Warnock
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Chris and Bill Carden, Alan and Michael Warren, Ed Lawter, Johnny Lineberger, Jimmy Nivens
MEMORIALS: South Marietta Street Baptist Church, 911 S. Marietta St., Gastonia 28054
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, Nancy Anthony, Mary Barnes, Farlane Smith; brothers, Clyde and Eddie Spencer; 27 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Shuford Memorial Baptist Church, Revs. Danny Spencer, Bobby Meeks
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Elizabeth Hayes McCulloch
SHELBY - Elizabeth Hayes McCulloch, 63, Sterling House, died Jan. 11, 2000, at her residence. She was a native of White Stone, S.C., wife of the late John Robert McCulloch II, daughter of the late W.H. and Louise Murph Hayes, sister of the late Bud and Charles Hayes, former school teacher for Cleveland County, homemaker, member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, graduate of Limestone College.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Beth McCulloch and Bryan Shull, Shelby; son and daughter-in-law, John Robert III and Heidi McCulloch, Boiling Springs; sisters, Iris Brown, Greenwood, S.C., Mary Elliott, Forest City, Rebecca Ruth, Litchfield Beach, S.C.; sister-in-law, Susie Gardner Hayes, Central, S.C.; grandsons, Wes and Will Shull, Shelby
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sunset Cemetery, Dr. Delores Queen
VISITATION: 30 minutes before the service, the cemetery; other times at the home
MEMORIALS: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby 28152 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
ARRANGEMENTS: Cleveland Funeral Services
Patricia T. Robinson
GASTONIA - Patricia Turner "Pat" Robinson, 68, died Jan. 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Great Falls, S.C., daughter of the late George Henry Turner and Clydia Florence Robinson, sister of the late Thomas Turner, Betty Jo McCarter, graduated from Rock Hill High School, worked at Akers Motor Lines, grade mother, Girl Scout leader, PTA president, worked at Robinson School for 15 years until September 1999.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 49 years, Embrey D. Robinson; daughters, Carolynn Ann Robinson, Charlotte, Susan Frances Robinson, Gastonia; brothers, Marcus Taylor Turner, Brooklyn, N.J., George Walker Turner, Raleigh; nieces and nephews; other relatives
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, John C. Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Revs. Howard Chadwick, George Grissom
INTERMENT: Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, McLean Funeral Directors
PALLBEARERS: William Bohrer, Joe Huffstetler, Wayne Howard, Matthew Lane, David Lumb, Lee Morton
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers: John C. Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3106 Union Road, Gastonia 28056
Vivian F. Ledford
LINCOLNTON - Vivian Frances Ledford, 85, 2096 Drive In Road, died Jan. 10, 2000, at home. She was a native of Cherokee County, S.C., daughter of the late William A. and Tempie Lavender Proctor, wife of the late Everette Leroy Ledford, homemaker, member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cherryville.
SURVIVORS: Son, John L. Ledford, Lincolnton; daughter, Joyce L. Ivins, Homestead, Fla.; sister, Wilma Smith, Shelby; grandchildren, Tracey, Dale and Blair Ledford, Kimberly Barfield, Susan Ivins; great-grandchildren, Kyle and Casey Timmons, Austin, Brandon and Terik Ledford, Alexius and Alex Watson; great-great-granddaughter, Katelyn Timmons
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Thursday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Rev. Wayne Key
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Cherryville
MEMORIALS: Alzheimer’s Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 28215 or Mt. Zion Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 579, Cherryville 28021
Lucille Stacey
IRON STATION - Lucille Stacey, 67, 5540 Old Plank Road, died Jan. 10, 2000, at Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory. She was a native of Sharon, wife of the late Clinton George Stacey, daughter of the late Charles Coit and Lottie Bell Carpenter, employed by Bassett Furniture Plant No. 2 for 13 years, also employed by the Lowesville Café, member of Friendship Lutheran Church, Taylorsville.
SURVIVORS: Son, Michael Stacey, Carolina Beach; daughter, Deborah Carrigan, Mooresville; brothers, Ralph Carpenter, Lumberton, Chuck Carpenter, Huntersville, Jim Carpenter, Charlotte, George Carpenter, Iron Station, Bobby Carpenter, Clover, S.C., David Carpenter, Mount Holly; sisters, Ann Thompson, Rutherfordton, Diane Blackmon, Lancaster, S.C., Sue Carpenter, Stanley, Pat Suddreth, Charlotte; granddaughter, Shelly Carrigan; grandson, Steven Stacey; special friend, Roy Hartsoe
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Friendship Lutheran Church, Taylorsville, Rev. Todd Rauscher
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly; one hour before service, church
MEMORIALS: Friendship Lutheran Church, 5300 Church Road, Taylorsville 28681
Elizabeth Eaker
KERNERSVILLE — Elizabeth "Lib" Eaker, 87, Bradford Village West, formerly of Cherryville, died Jan. 10, 2000, at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem. She was a native of Rutherfordton, daughter of the late Amos and Daisy McDaniel Harrill, wife of the late Elden Lee Eaker, taught in Cherryville public school system for 25 years, graduate of Appalachian State University, attended Limestone College, member of First United Methodist Church, Cherryville.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, William C. and Barbara Eaker, Kernersville; brother, Jackson Harrill, Reidsville; sisters, Martha Carpenter, Rutherfordton, Alice Quackenbush, Canton; grandchildren, Allison and Andrew Eaker, Kernersville
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Cherryville, Revs. Kelley Jones, Jack H. Cooke
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery, Cherryville
VISITATION: 12:30-1:45 p.m. today, the church
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville 28021
ARRANGEMENTS: Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Cherryville
Clyde E. Moore Jr.
MOUNT HOLLY - Clyde Edgar Moore Jr., 75, 629 Tuckaseege Road, died Jan. 11, 2000, at home. He was a native of Mooresville, son of the late Clyde Edgar and Effie Gilliand Moore, brother of the late Phoebe Moore Case, retired from Eastern Airlines in 1985, previously worked at Crescent Mill, Belmont, former POW, member of the American Legion, Belmont, Disabled American Vets (DAV), Park Street Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruth Lucille Gilreath Moore; son, Scott Moore, the home; daughter, Myra Moore Keller, Conover; grandchildren, Jason Huffstickler, South Carolina, Jimmy and Jamie Keller, Conover
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte 28204
Doris B. Phillips
CHERRYVILLE - Doris Bessie Phillips, 84, 700 Self St., died Jan. 10, 2000, at Century Care of Cherryville. She was a native of Jackson County, Ga., daughter of the late Joe William Sr. and Estelle Maude Potter Phillips, sister of the late Marvin T. and Nathaniel C. Phillips, homemaker, member of Knob Creek United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Joe William Phillips Jr., Cherryville; sister, Ann P. Sain, Lenoir
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, Rev. Steve Kiser
BURIAL: Knob Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
John Gamble Poag
ASHEVILLE - John Reeves Gamble Poag, 48, 11J Ascension Drive, died Jan. 11, 2000, at an Asheville hospital. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late James Crawford Poag Sr., 1969 graduate of Ashley High School, Gastonia, lived in the Asheville area for the past 13 years, worked as sales and finance manager for automobile dealers, developed a computer business designing and installing Web sites across the country.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ann Weaver Poag; son, Charles G. Poag, the home; stepson, Jeremiah Browning, Arden; mother, Leanora Gamble Poag, Gastonia; sister, Hope Poag Parks, Gastonia; brother, James C. Poag Jr., Gastonia
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Groce Funeral Home, 1401 Patton Ave., Asheville, Rev. Dr. Ronnie Owen
BURIAL: Green Hills Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Mount Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville 28806
John L. Glover
CRAMERTON — John Lee Glover, 62, 52 Third St., died Jan. 10, 2000, at home. He was a native of Cramerton, son of the late William Price and Lyda Irene Lewis, father of the late Lynn G. Hastings, industrial electrician who worked for more than 20 years with Clariant, Mount Holly, currently employed with Fluor-Daniel Construction, Mount Holly, member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Gastonia, Belmont Moose Lodge No. 1749, governor of the lodge since 1997, member of the Moose Legion, past president of District 4 of the N.C. Moose Association, member of South Fork A.F. & A.M. Lodge No. 462, Cramerton, Scottish Rite Bodies and Oasis Temple, Charlotte, the Red Fez Shrine Club, Lake Wylie, Gaston County Shrine Club, Auten-Stowe American Legion Post No. 144, Belmont, charter member of Cramerton Volunteer Fire Department.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 45 years, Nellie Beheler Glover; son and daughter-in-law, J. Scott and Dianne Glover, Spartanburg, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Danita G. and Billy Stone, Gastonia; brothers and sisters-in-law, James C. and Mary Glover, Roy L. and Hazel Glover, Gastonia; sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis G. and James Kirkley, Gastonia; grandchildren and spouses, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Davis, Belmont, Erica Davis, McAdenville, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hastings, Cramerton, Mark Blanton, Columbus, Leah Dorman, Kershaw, S.C., Ashley and Allison Stone, Gastonia; five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Thursday, McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia, Dr. Charles D. Aldridge, Rev. Richard Brown
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont, with Masonic burial rites
VISITATION: 6-9 tonight, the funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Mark Blanton, Bob Gantt, Ray Biggerstaff, Ricky Jenkins, Mike Cagle, Billy Foster, Carl Holt, Mitch Dorman
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Belmont Moose Lodge Board of Officers
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28054
