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MARIE B. ALLEN
DALLAS - Marie B. Allen, 71, 1214 Old Dallas Highway, died Jan. 20, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Charlie and Almaree Bean Bradley, sister of the late Tommy Bean, retired from American Efird.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 54 years, Leonard Leroy Allen; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Bobbie Jean Allen Sr., Lincolnton, Rick and Claudia Allen, Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Gene Bradshaw Jr., Lexington, Ky.; sisters, Frances Adkins, Asheville, Pansy Paulson, Franklin, Neb., brother, Lloyd Bean, Gastonia; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, McLean Funeral Home, Gastonia, Founders Chapel, Rev. Dennis Bean
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, 1229 Greenwood Cliff, Suite 109, Charlotte 28204 or American Lung Association, 5315 Greenbrook Drive, Charlotte 28205
Hubert E. Parmentier
DALLAS - Hubert Elie Parmentier, 96, 101 Hull Drive, formerly of Ougree, Belgium, died Jan. 21, 2000, at home. He was a native of St. Nicholas, Belgium, son of the late Leopold and Caroline F. Parmentier, veteran, retired foreman, steel plant repair, lived in Dallas with his daughter.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Jeanne Parmentier; daughter, Monique Estelle, Dallas; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: Private
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home, Gastonia
Richard Ira Hullender
JULIAN — Richard Ira Hullender, 86, 603 Smithwood Road, formerly of Shelby, died Jan. 20, 2000, at Liberty Commons of Alamance County, Burlington. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Benjamin Ives and Junie Williams Hullender, brother of the late Frank J. and Emmil Hullender, Mary Lee Reynolds, retired from textiles, member of Eastside Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Madge Pruitt Hullender; daughter and son-in-law, Janie H. and Glenn M. Griffin, Julian; grandson, Allen Griffin, Key West, Fla.; granddaughter and spouse, Julia Griffin and Keith Deliano, Julian; great-granddaughter, Victoria Griffin
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. today, Eastside Baptist Church, Shelby, Dr. Harold Fite, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Patterson Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: After graveside service, Patterson Springs Baptist Church
MEMORIALS: Eastside Baptist Church, 1165 Wyke Road, Shelby 28150 or Alzheimer’s Association, Southern Piedmont Chapter, 2001 Vale Ave., Charlotte 28211
ARRANGEMENTS: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby
B.P. COACHMAN
VALE - B.P. "Buddy" Coachman, 79, 1185 Howard’s Creek and 2375 N.E. Coachman Road, Clearwater, Fla., died Jan. 21, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton. He was a native of Pinellas County, son of the late Soloman Smith and Jessie Candler Coachman, retired orange grove owner and producer, World War II Army veteran in the Signal Corp., member of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Libby Rhyne Coachman; son, David Coachman, Clearwater; step-sons and wives, Dr. Tom and Billie Rhyne, Boone, John and Julia Rhyne, Morganton, Jim and Susan Rhyne, Charlotte; sister, Jessie Brooker, Brandon, Fla.; sister-in-law, Winifred Coachman, Clearwater; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Messiah United Methodist Church, Rev. Charles McDowell, body will be placed in church one hour prior to service
BURIAL: Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater
VISITATION: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, church
MEMORIALS: Messiah United Methodist Church, 4102 W. Highway 27, Lincolnton 28092 or Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, Clearwater
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
Farris P. Martin
CATAWBA — Farris Pinkney Martin, 85, died Jan. 21, 2000, at home. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Calvin Wilson and Liza Leatherman Martin.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Katherine Stines Martin; daughters, Mary Lou Sis, Mildred Whitman, Lincolnton, Frances Pruitt, Conover, Madeline Byers, Debbie Wilson, Catawba, Shirley Setzer, Claremont; sons, Bobby Martin, Mooresville, Wilson Martin, Maiden, Kenneth and Farris Jr. Martin, Newton, Donnie Martin, Claremont, Joe Martin, Kannapolis; sister, Jane Kinley, Gastonia; brother, Zeno Martin, Vale; 26 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Catawba Funeral Home, Hickory, Revs. Pervie L. Stines, Kenneth Colman
BURIAL: Catawba Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
Eddie Paul Lentz
SALISBURY — Eddie Paul Lentz, 64, 202 Dunham Ave., died Jan. 20, 2000, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Roanoke, Ala., 1954 graduate of Granite Quarry High School, retired from Air Force after serving 21 years, served in Vietnam, retired from Gaston Gear Roller Company, member of Faith Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Roy Lancaster, Rockwell; parents, Opal Webster and W. Harold Lentz, Salisbury; two grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Faith Baptist Church, Rev. Chuck Brawley
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: At the home
ARRANGEMENTS: Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove
William Nichols
GREENVILLE — William "Ed" Nichols, 78, died Jan. 21, 2000. He was a native and long-time resident of Bessemer City, graduate of Ashley High School, World War II Army veteran, member of First Wesleyan Church, Bessemer City, resident of Greenville for the past six years.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Kathryn Wright Nichols; daughters, Diann Nichols Pace, Melissa Nichols Brock, Greenville; sister, Thelma N. Neeley, Bessemer City; brother, Gene Nichols, Bessemer City; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Pinewood Memorial Park
MEMORIALS: Eastern Pines Rescue Squad, 101 Bryant Circle, Greenville 27858
ARRANGEMENTS: Wilkerson Funeral Home
FRANK D. RANDOLPH Sr.
GASTONIA - Frank David Randolph Sr., 73, 140 Twisted Oak Lane, died Jan. 21, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William Franklin and Caroline Freeman Randolph, husband of the late Carrie Turner Randolph for 46 years, five late brothers, four late sisters, former captain of the Community Volunteer Fire Department of North Belmont, retired as chief of security for Threads, Inc., member of Buffalo Baptist Church, Shelby, Army veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Shirley Johnson Randolph; sons and daughters-in-law, Frank David Jr. and Susie Randolph, Belmont, James Kenneth and Mary Randolph, Dallas, Danny L. and Cathy Randolph, Gastonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Butch Clemmer, Linda and Gary Hayes, Gastonia, Shirley K. and Don Wells, Kings Mountain; step-children and spouses, Bonnie and Joel Poteat, Jimmy Fox, Kings Mountain, Dee and John Parrish, Danville, Va., Bobby Penny, Spartanburg, S.C., Barbie Davis, Gastonia; 12 grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Colonial Chapel, Revs. Max Turner, Blaine Phelps
INTERMENT: Buffalo Baptist Church, Shelby
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home, other times at the home of Danny Randolph, 2622 Fairgreen Drive, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, 1300 Baxter St., Charlotte 28204
Joseph Bradshaw
BESSEMER CITY - Joseph Bradshaw, 62, 14 Cape Fear Drive, died Jan. 20, 2000, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, worked as a security guard with Security Forces, Kings Mountain, Army veteran of the Korean War, served in the Green Beret Special Forces, paratrooper airborn division 82.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Marilyn Blackwell Bradshaw; son, David Bradshaw, Kings Mountain; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra Threatt, Patricia and Jimmy Foster, Bessemer City, Daisy and Tony Cole, Lawndale; father and mother, Edward and Daisy Woody Bradshaw, Gastonia; brother, Ralph Bradshaw, Kings Mountain; sister, Bea Falls, Foley, Ala.; six grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, Rev. Bruce Davis, Stanley Upton, military honors provided by World War II Last Man’s Club
PALLBEARERS: Tony Cole, Brian Davis, Jimmy Foster, John Thornburg
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia
Jean W. Mathis
DALLAS - Jean Wood Mathis, 46, 102 April Adkins Road, died Jan. 21, 2000, at home. She was a native of York, S.C., daughter of the late Samuel Wood, worked as a spinner at the Bowling Green Spinning Co., Bowling Green, S.C.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Henry Lee Mathis; son, Alvin "Speedy" Drawdy, Clover, S.C.; daughter, Jessica Drawdy, Clover; mother, May Joy, Clover; brothers, Samuel Wood, Fort Mill, S.C., Steve and Jessie Wood, Clover, John Wood, Orange Park, Fla.; sister, Elaine Wood, Clover
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, Gastonia, Rev. Loyd Wooten
BURIAL: Woodside Cemetery, Clover
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home; other times at the home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Katherine C. Washam
MOUNT HOLLY - Katherine Cagle Washam, 66, 407 Tuckaseege Road, died Jan. 20, 2000, at home. She was a native of Cherokee County, S.C., wife of the late Hubert Mason Washam Jr., daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Sr. and Ila Miller Cagle, mother of the late Danny Hue Washam, homemaker, member of Still Water Tabernacle, Springwood.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene Elizabeth and Danny Collins, Dallas, Scarlett and Alan Funderburke, Mount Holly; brothers, Edward Cagle, Chessnee, S.C., Clarence Cagle, Colorado, Carroll Cagle, Bryson City, Bobby Dean, Mount Holly, Danny Ray and David Cagle, Belmont, Billy Cagle, Gastonia; sister, Betty Anderson, Belmont; grandchildren, Micky Collins, Sonya Bumgardner, Alicia Webb, Brandy Kidd; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly, Revs. Bo Burnett, Jimmy Painter
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Marker fund for Hubert and Katherine Washam, c/o the family, 407 Tuckaseege Road, Mount Holly
Ralph K. Mccuen
GASTONIA - Ralph K. McCuen, 75, 610 Union-New Hope Road, died Jan. 20, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Greer, S.C., son of the late Grady and Josephine Turner McCuen, brother of the late Jack and Roy McCuen, Hazel Jenkins, Carolyn Stroupe, in charge of fabric development at Galey and Lord Division of Burlington Industries, retired after 46 years of service, Marine veteran of World War II, member of Friendship Baptist Church, Belmont.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 57 years, Margaret Millen McCuen; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenney and Shelby McCuen, Gastonia, David and Jenny McCuen, Belmont; brother, Grady McCuen, Gastonia; sister, Betty Howington, Atlanta; stepbrother, Murray Jones, Pensacola, Fla.; grandchildren, Todd, Susan, Stacy and Amy McCuen, Robin Jacobs
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Linwood Lavender
MEMORIALS: Friendship Baptist Church, S. New Hope Road, Belmont 28012
