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Gene R. Nichols
BESSEMER CITY — Gene Roland Nichols, 70, died Jan. 22, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Bessemer City, son of the late Ross Roland and Annie Hopper Nichols, brother of the late William Edward Nichols, graduate of Bessemer City High School and Belmont Vocational Textile School, past chairperson of the Bessemer City Junior High School Advisory Board, past president of the Bessemer City Optimist Club, coached Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie Youth baseball and Pop Warner football, former minor league and industrial league baseball player, charter member of the Bessemer City Sportsman Club, president of the Whetstone Mountain Hunt Club, retired supervisor of Reeves Brothers Osage Division after 35 years of service, member of First United Methodist Church, Bessemer City.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 50 years, Nancy Carroll Nichols; sons and daughters-in-law, Nicky and Kathy Nichols, Mark and Eric Nichols, Bessemer City, Chris and Jill Nichols, Gastonia; sister, Thelma Nichols Neeley, Bessemer City; grandchildren, Bryan and Matt Nichols, Bessemer City, Erica and Kristin Nichols, Quincy, Ill., Kacy Nichols, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 2 p..m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Bessemer City, Revs. Randolph Harry, Dick Whitener, Sam Robbins
BURIAL: Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Sisk-Butler Funeral Home
PALLBEARERS: Danny Huffstetler, Rick Carson, Joel Lemaster, Stan Haynes, Robert, Lewis and Joe Carroll
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 95, Bessemer City 28016
Ruby D. Hoffman
LINCOLNTON — Ruby Davis Hoffman, 72, 1244 Davis Road, died Jan. 24, 2000, at Cleveland Memorial Hospital, Shelby.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late J.H. and Margaret Mode Davis, retired bookkeeper from Ray’s Auto Parts, member of River View Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Ray Hoffman; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Trudy Hoffman, Lincolnton; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hill, Denver, John Hoffman, Lincolnton
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, River View Baptist Church, Rev. Nathan May
BURIAL: Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: River View Baptist Church Building Fund, 2255 Riverview Road, Lincolnton 28092
Rosa L. Beatty
DENVER — Rosa Little Beatty, 90, 3970 Will Proctor St., died Jan. 23, 2000, at Lincoln Nursing Center.
She was the daughter of the late James and Elma McCall Little, wife of the late Russell Lee Beatty, inspector for Union Carbide.
SURVIVORS: Son, Barry Thomas Beatty, Denver; daughter, Dorothy Beatty Maiers, Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. today, Warlick Funeral Home, Dr. James Pyatt
BURIAL: Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Denver United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 661, Denver 28037
Lillian C. Armstrong
GASTONIA — Lillian Cloninger "Jardy" Armstrong, 84, 511 Armstrong Park Road, died Jan. 23, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late William and Ola Jones Cloninger, wife of the late Arnold Brevard Armstrong, mother of the late Larry A. Armstrong, sister of the late Pean C. Armstrong, William Cloninger Jr., grandmother of the late Rodney A. Armstrong, a homemaker, member of Myers Memorial United Methodist Church, member of United Methodist Women Agape Circle, Builders Sunday School Class, senior citizens group, participant in church’s Love Feast.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Donald R. Armstrong, Gastonia, Jimmy B. Sr. and Elfreed S. Armstrong, Hickory; grandchildren, Jim Armstrong Jr., Allyson A. Hefner, Hickory, Lisa A. Kelly, Lori A. Richardson, Wendy Nifong, Renee Reeger, Arnold Armstrong, Gastonia, Brooke Powell, Charlotte, Adam Armstrong, Wilmington; great-grandchildren, Laura and Megan Hefner, Jackie and Aspen Armstrong, Hickory, Lauren Kelly, Brittany and Cameron Nifong, Donald Armstrong, Gastonia, Kyle and Christian Morris, Belmont, Bennett Powell, Charlotte
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Myers Memorial United Methodist Church, Revs. Tom Latimer, Hubert Brown
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, McLean Funeral Directors
PALLBEARERS: Neal Kelly, Carlton Powell, Ron Reeger, Arnie and Jim Armstrong Jr., Jeffrey Hefner
MEMORIALS: Myers Memorial United Methodist Church general fund or Little Red School House Fund, 301 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28054
Louis L. McDonald
GASTONIA — Louis Levi McDonald, 63, 416 N. Highland St., died Jan. 23, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Florence McDonald Staton.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Scott McDonald, Rock Hill, S.C., Clint McDonald, North Carolina; daughter, Angela McDonald, Wilkesboro; aunt, Althea Brigman, Bessemer City; nieces
FUNERAL: Private
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Annie R. Gadson
GASTONIA — Annie Rhodes Gadson, 87, 211 W. Harrison Ave., died Jan. 21, 2000, at Rehabilitation and Health Center of Gastonia.
She was a native of Stanly County, daughter of the late Arthur and Arlone Barnett Rhodes, wife of the late Henry Gadson, member of New High Springs Baptist Church, served on Usher’s Board, Adult Missionary Society and Pastor’s Aide Society.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Allen and Louise Johnson, Syracuse, N.Y., Deacon David Johnson Jr., Gastonia; daughters and son-in-law, Louise and Horace Nesbitt, Buffalo, N.Y., Carrie Gert Williams, Syracuse; sister, Mary Neal Anderson, Gastonia; uncle, Walter Barnett, Lowell; sister-in-law, Gladys Rhodes, Richmond, Va.; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, New High Springs Baptist Church, Rev. Jolester Sanders
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: Thirty minutes before service,the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Martin’s Funeral Home
Jesse I. Pearson
SHELBY — Jesse Irvin Pearson, 71, 2247 Flint Hill Church Road, died Jan. 22, 2000, at Hospice at Wendover.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Jarvis and Verdie Edna Blanton Pearson, brother of the late Doris Bright, owner of Pearson’s Yarn & Rug Company, member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, former Sunday school teacher and deacon.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Nellie Lail Pearson; sons and daughter-in-law, Gary C. and Bonnie Pearson, Ricky Pearson, Shelby; son and fiance, Tracy Pearson and Renee Blackburn, Shelby; brothers and sisters-in-law, David Obie and Harriett Pearson, Belmont, Bill and Elaine Pearson, R. Gerald and Joyce Pearson, Danny and Jackie Pearson, Shelby; sisters, Thelma Barnette, Charlotte, Betty Jean Cochran, Shelby; grandchildren and spouse, Jori and Tim Medley, Boiling Springs, Curtis Jay and Jennifer Pearson, Shelby, Priscilla Pearson, Cliffside, Jessica and Nathaniel Pearson, Lincolnton; step-grandchildren, Candace Locke, Danielle and Chelsey Justice, Shelby; great-grandchildren, Ronald, Lily Marie and Jesse Ann Byars, Cliffside; special friend, Shelby Small, Shelby
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Flint Hill Baptist Church, Revs. Keith Dixon and Ed Sessom, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Cleveland Funeral Services
Daisy J. Brown
BELMONT — Daisy Jones Brown, 87, 230 Browntown Road, died Jan. 23, 2000.
She was a native of Columbus County, daughter of the late Andrew Furney and Jenny Butler Jones, mother of the late James Woody and Albert Brown.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Charlie A. Brown; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
Gladys S. Foster
CLEMSON, S.C. — Gladys Sellers Foster, 84, 110 Durham Road, formerly of Cherryville, died Jan. 23, 2000, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late William P. and Cora Stroupe Sellers, sister of the late Lewis, J.C. and Charles Sellers, Louise Moss Chapman, retired from textiles, member of Central First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Everette M. Foster; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jacque Macy, Fair Play, S.C.; grandchildren and spouse, Mariea and Samuel Stevens, Yvonne Macy; great-grandson, Andrew Stevens; eight nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Cherryville, Rev. Perry Holleman
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery, Cherryville
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Cherryville, other times at the home of Barbara and Randy Moss, 1130 Jennifer Lane, Cherryville
MEMORIALS: Central First Baptist Church, 207 Johnson Road, Central, S.C. 29630
Ralph Weaver
DALLAS — Ralph Weaver, 75, 2005 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, died Jan. 23, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Polk County, Tenn., son of the late John R. and Nancy Coleman Weaver, worked as a machine mechanic in the textile industry, including 24 years with Firestone, retired from Ti-Caro after 20 years of service, member of Dallas Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Violet Taylor Weaver; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Frank Finger, Lincolnton; sister, Florence Stiles, Turtletown, Tenn.; nieces and nephews; special friend, L.D. Guess, Dallas
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Dallas Church of God, Revs. Danny Shortridge, Dan Carter; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
VISITATION: Held Monday evening, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
BURIAL: High Shoals Memorial Garden
