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John W. Meeler
CRAMERTON — John Walter Meeler, 57, 169 Eighth St., died Jan. 25, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Jewell Thomas Meeler, retired poly-grapher and dispatcher from Belmont Police Department, former disc jockey for WAPE, Jacksonville, Fla., and York and Rock Hill radio stations, substitute teacher in Gaston County, ordained Baptist minister, graduate of Rock Hill High School, Winthrop University, studied at Southeastern Seminary, member of First Baptist Church of Cramerton.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mildred Carnes Meeler; mother, Mary Garris Meeler, Cramerton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hugh and Susan Meeler, Seneca, S.C., Charles and Donna Meeler, West Columbia, S.C.; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Ellen Meeler and Butch Lolar, Greenwood, S.C., Helen Meeler, Nacogdoches, Texas; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Revs. Clarence Morris Sr., David Julen
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church of Cramerton, Memorial Endowment Fund, 235 Eighth Ave., Cramerton 28032
Stephen R. Proctor
LINCOLNTON - Stephen Ralph Proctor, 45, Lincoln Nursing Center, died Jan. 25, 2000. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Hazel and Lillian Ward Proctor, Army veteran, worked in textile industry.
SURVIVORS: Son, Stephen T. "Bug" Proctor, Lincolnton; daughter, Lee Ann Proctor, Lincolnton; brothers, Larry Proctor, Bessemer City, Tom Proctor, Lincolnton, Jerry Proctor, Blacksburg, S.C.; sisters, Pat Heafner, Bessemer City, Diane Goodman, Lincolnton; grandson, Cody Proctor
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Warlick Funeral Home, Rev. Tim Humes
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
Anne W. Loftin
LINCOLNTON - Anne Whitesides Loftin, 57, Saunders St., died Jan. 25, 2000, at home. She was daughter of the late Charles G. and Margie Rhyne Whitesides, preceded in death by an infant son, Jerry Loftin Jr., honors graduate of Linconton High School, attended Baptist Hospital Nursing School, worked many years in maternity at Gaston Memorial Hospital and in Cardiac Intensive Care at Crowell Hospital and Lincoln Medical Center before retirement.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Jerry W. "Dub" Loftin; daughter, Lea Anne Loftin, the home; sister and brother-in-law, Kay W. and Ben D. Nixon, Denver
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. today, Warlick Funeral Home, Revs. Bud Painter, Fred Hawkins Jr.
BURIAL: Southside Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 1:30-3 p.m. today, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
Mary P. Haigler
NEWTON — Mary Page Haigler, 86, Abernathy Center, died Jan. 25, 2000. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Harry and Addie Hoover Page, wife of the late Earl Haigler, sister of the late Harry, George and Paul Page, Jane P. Little and Ann P. Webster, grew up attending St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, later became member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Statesville, graduated from Lincolnton High School, Woman’s Hospital of Philadelphia School of Nursing and School of Nursing Anesthetists, Chicago, instructor of anesthesia at Duke University, Durham, also worked in Fayetteville, Wilmington and Statesville.
SURVIVORS: Stepdaughters, Nancy Flynn, Stewart, Ill., Mary Ann Oymanian, California; sister, Addie Mae Elomaa, Florida; brothers, James H. Page, Blacksburg, S.C., William H. Page, Mount Holly; four step-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Father Everette Thomas, Rev. Richard Little
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: After service, the church
Scarlett Lynn Cox
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Scarlett Lynn Cox, 37, 305 Walker St., died Jan. 25, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late James Edward Cox.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Elvenia Bradshaw Cox, Kings Mountain; brother, Leonard Cox, Kings Mountain; sisters, Gloria Miller, Shelby, Janie Catledge, Provo, Utah
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Harris Funeral Home, Rev. Gene Grigg
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home, other times at the home of Gloria Miller, 203 Arden Drive, Shelby
Scott Hamrick
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — Samuel Scott Hamrick, 66, 1000 Park St., died Jan. 24, 2000, at Hospice Unit of Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Ed and Olivia Gardner Hamrick, brother of the late Keslar and Glenn Hamrick, Louise Harris, attended Gardner Webb College, 1955 graduate of Appalachian University, advanced degrees in education from the University of Virginia, retired lifelong educator, worked 11 years in public schools in Danville, Va., and 1966-1991 worked in Charlottesville public schools, member of First Baptist Church of Charlottesville, member and officer of Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Delta Phi, vice president of Virginia Association of Elementary Principals for two years, helped develop a volunteer patient advocate program at Martha Jefferson Hospital, served as chairman for three years, adjunct faculty member of Virginia Commonwealth University and Longwood College.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Ann Metcalf Hamrick; sons and daughters-in-law, Stan and Ellen Hamrick, Lorton, Va., Bill and Teri Hamrick, Earlysville, Va.; brothers, Tom Hamrick, Cherryville, Joe Hamrick, Shelby; sisters, Velva Hamrick, Ruth Beam, Shelby, Rachel Ballard, Gastonia; grandchildren, Blair Hamrick, Lorton, Larkin and Sam Hamrick, Earlysville; nieces and nephews
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Saturday, Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Russell Fitts, Dr. Randy Bridges
VISITATION: After service, Zion Baptist Church, other times at the home of Nell Metcalf, 1906 Barbee Road, Shelby
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church, 735 Park St., Charlottesville, Va. 22902
ARRANGEMENTS: Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston
Fred R. Stamey
DALLAS - Fred Rogers Stamey, 75, 311 Briarwood Drive, died Jan. 25, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Franklin, son of the late Grover Cleaveland and Della Tallent Stamey, brother of the late Howard, Bob, Willard and Betty Stamey, Rachel Herms, grandfather of the late Samantha Stamey, retired textile security guard, attended Lowell Church of God, Army veteran of the Korean War.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy Bates Stamey; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry R. and Martha Stamey, Lowell, Samuel K. and Drema Stamey, the home, Doug and Marie Stamey, Huntersville; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Watts and Grady Breedlove, Lowell, Faye Hastings and Michael Alford, Clayton, Ga., Michelle Stamey and Jeff Neagle, Belmont; brothers, Grover "Sonny" Stamey, Gastonia, Clyde Stamey, Everett, Wash.; sister, Clara Moffitt, Franklin; grandchildren, Brian Watts, Randy Haney, David Hastings, Tammy Shelton, Donna Crane, Keysha Killman, Megan and Heather Neagle, Derrick, Rick, Wendy, Leslie and Kendra Stamey; great-grandchildren, Lathie and Caleb Stamey, Samuel, Jessica and Jordan Crane, Krystin Hastings
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Lowell Church of God, Revs. Joe Heffner, Steve Anderson, Dean Harris
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Dallas Funeral Home
PALLBEARERS: Derrick and Sherrill Stamey, Randy Haney, Phillip Jenkins, Samuel Hastings, Doyle Tallent
James P. Jamieson
ROCK HILL, S.C. — James Pride Jamieson, 66, 1601 Twin Lakes Road, died Jan. 25, 2000, at Piedmont Medical Center. He was a native of York County, son of the late Magnolia Parrish and Robert Parker Jamieson, retired welder and pipe fitter, member of Masonic Lodge, Newport, S.C., Tirzah Presbyterian, Tirzah, S.C., Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Chris, Butch and Mark Jamieson, York, S.C., Phillip Jamieson, Clover, S.C., Tim Jamieson, Louisville, Ky.; daughters, Kathy Jamieson, Clover, Tammy J. Parra, Lake Wylie, S.C.; brothers, Bob, Bill, Jim and Gray Jamieson, Rock Hill; sisters, Emily J. Prestwood, Peggy J. Ashe, Rock Hill; companion with whom he lived, Frances Hunt, Rock Hill; 13 grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Tirzah Presbyterian Church, Rev. James Gable
BURIAL: Grandview Memory Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Bratton Funeral Home, York.
CARL O. WHISNANT
GASTONIA - Carl Olive Whisnant, 64, 512 Elizabeth Lane, died Jan. 25, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late George Thomas and Alpha Hedrick Whisnant, brother of the late Paul and Clement Whisnant, retired setup man from Wix Corporation after 38 years of service, charter member of First Church of the Nazarene, Air Force veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruth Holcombe Whisnant; daughters, Teresa Falls, the home, Cynthia Carter, Cramerton, Alice Limberg, South Dakota, Durine Vestal, Mount Holly; brothers, Lemuel and Arnold Whisnant, Gastonia; sisters, Nadine Cole, Jeanette McDougal, Gastonia; nine grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, Rev. Roger Huffstetler
BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City
VISITATION: Held Wednesday evening, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: Ralph, Lemuel Jr. and Danny Whisnant, Danny Maree, David Cole, Bruce Groves
Kathleen Wells Stewart
CHERRYVILLE - Kathleen Wells Stewart, 71, 400 W. Academy St., Apt. 29, died Jan. 24, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Gaston County, wife of the late William Stewart Jr., daughter of the late William Alexander and Eva Mae Crook Wells, sister of the late Bob Wells.
SURVIVORS: Sons, William R. Stewart, Anthony, Fla., Gary Malone Stewart, Lincolnton; daughters, Vickie Swindle, Davie, Fla., Kathey J. Stewart, Lincolnton, Paula Grant, Kings Mountain; brothers, W.A. "Dub," Joe and Jimmy Wells, Bessemer City; sisters, Maude Colvin, Margie Harmon, Bessemer City, Tresie Bridges, Cherryville; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Westview Baptist Church, Bessemer City, Revs. Jerry Millwood, Dennis Wells
BURIAL: Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: Held Wednesday evening, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Bobby Ledoux, Buddy Owens, David Lee Rollins, Jonathon, Richie and Rusty Stewart
Arthur W. Emory
FALLSTON — Arthur Wayne Emory, 36, 116 Stamey Road, died Jan. 26, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was a native of Cleveland County, employed as machinist for Reynolds Machine Shop, Bessemer City.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Elizabeth Ann Ledbetter Emory; son, David Emory, Waco; stepson, Bradley Willis, Waco; stepdaughter, Amanda Hudson, Fallston; father, Dock Ernest Emory, Shelby; mother and stepfather, Elizabeth Turner and Johnny Warren, Shelby; brothers, Jack Emory, Mooresboro, Larry Emory, Waco, Johnny Emory, Grover; sisters, Patsy Emory, Wanda Barrett, Shelby, Mary Ann McCurry, Newton, Mary Ohla, Earl.
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Friday, Stamey Funeral Home, Fred Towery, Rev. Charles Cook
BURIAL: Charity Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, funeral home
