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Olivia G. Heafner
SHELBY — Olivia Goode Heafner, 96, Windsor Point Nursing Home, Varina, formerly of Shelby, died Jan. 30, 2000, at her residence.
She was a native of Nebo, daughter of the late Rev. Charles Plato and Rhoda Lillian Webber Goode, wife of the late James Edwin Heafner, homemaker, member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, James Patrick Heafner, Holly Springs, Edwin Zacheus Heafner, Richmond, Va.; grandchildren, Anne Harrison, Emily Dorminey, John Heafner, Mary Farris, Elizabeth Malloy; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Jack Dorminey, Logan Harrison
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Dr. Delores Queen
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: After graveside service, cemetery
MEMORIALS: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby 28152
ARRANGEMENTS: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
Judith S. Clemmer
DALLAS — Judith "Star" Clemmer, 43, 128 Ashebrook Park Road, died Jan. 30, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Gaston County, attended North Gaston High School, Gaston College, where she received her Licensed Nursing Assistant degree, member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Bessemer City.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Thomas C. "Sam" and Suzy Crawford Clemmer, Dallas; sisters, Suzan Rhyne, Ellenboro, Sally Daniel, Conway, S.C., Mary Ellis, Kings Mountain; seven nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Father Bert Eaton
BURIAL: White Jenkins Family Cemetery
MEMORIALS: St. Andrews Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 611, 1303 N. 12th St., Bessemer City 28016
ARRANGEMENTS: Sisk-Butler Funeral Home
Margaret R. Anderson
GASTONIA — Margaret Railey Anderson, 67, 1929 E. Garrison Blvd., died Jan. 30, 2000, at home.
She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late Charles Frank and Mable Collins Railey, retired spooler in the textile industry.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Henry "Mack" Anderson; son and daughter-in-law, Gary D. and Margaret Reynolds Anderson, Kings Mountain; daughter and son-in-law, Denna A. and David Leeper, Bessemer City; brother, Kenneth Railey, Lowell; sisters, Doris R. Owens, Cherryville, Helen R. Jackson, Gastonia, Barbara Abernathy, Bessemer City; grandchildren, Ericka Massagee, Michael Anderson, Tonya Rose
BURIAL: Held Monday at Westview Gardens
ARRANGEMENTS: Sisk-Butler Funeral Home
Beauford Parker
SHELBY — Beauford Alexander Parker, 77, 1553 Hilltop Drive, died Jan. 30, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Vinia Parker Queen, truck driver with Carolina Freight, member of Pisgah Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary T. Hoyle Parker; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Carol Parker, Shelby; stepson and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Connie, Kenneth and Denise Hoyle, Shelby; brother and sister-in-law, Garland and Hilda Queen, Gaffney, S.C.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 7:30 tonight, Stamey Funeral Home, Rev. Ron Seigman
BURIAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: First Church of the Nazarene, 1205 Charles Road, Shelby 28152
Rosie S. Montgomery
GASTONIA — Rosie Lee Stover "Big Mama" Montgomery, 3106 Matthew Drive, died Jan. 30, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Jonas Montgomery, daughter of the late Mary and Dave Stover, mother of the late Wesley James Montgomery and Vickie "Ruth" McMillan, homemaker, member of Friendship Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, John Lee Montgomery, Myron Jerome Montgomery, Gastonia; daughters, Bessie M. Adams, Deloris M. McCaskill, Gastonia, Marie M. Nichols, Brentwood, Long Island, New York, Shirley M. Hughes, Stanley; 32 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Friendship Baptist Church, Pastor John McCollough Jr.
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church, other times at the home of John Montgomery, 3018 Marigold Lane
ARRANGEMENTS: Martin’s Funeral Home
Myra L. Emory
DALLAS — Myra Ledford Emory, 50, 3550 High Shoals Road, died Jan. 20, 2000, in Lowell.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Annie Phillips Ledford.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Love Emory, Timmonsville, S.C.; son, James Calvin Hanks III, Chesapeake, Va.; father, Thomas Edgar Ledford, Dallas; sister, Jane Lowe, Dallas
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 7 p.m. tonight, New Life Baptist Church, Belmont
MEMORIALS: Pathways, Residential Unit of the Recovery Center, 2505 Court Drive, Gastonia 28054
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Dr. George Mintich
BELMONT — Dr. George Mintich, died Jan. 31, 2000, at home.
He was a native of New Britain, Conn., youngest of three sons of the late William and Julia Sterenchak Mintich, Army Air Force veteran, achieved rank of technical sergeant, awarded Air Medal with four Oak Clusters, graduated from Lincoln Chiropractic College, Indianapolis, president of Sigma Phi Lambda professional fraternity for two years, moved to Belmont to establish chiropractic practice.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Mintich; daughter, Barbara M. Bundy; son, Mark A. Mintich; granddaughter, Clarie E. Mintich; son-in-law, Patrick J. Bundy
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church of Belmont
INTERMENT: Evergreen Cemetery
VISITATION: 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, the church
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church of Belmont; American Cancer Society or charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
JOHN H. MORROW SR.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — John H. Morrow Sr., 75, formerly of Belmont, died Jan. 30, 2000, at the Dorn Veterans Hospital.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Julius Lee Sr. and Nanny Rebecca Campbell Morrow, mechanic, former owner-operator of Harold’s Alternator Service, Gastonia, Navy veteran of World War II, served in Asiatic-Pacific campaigns.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, John H. and Dale Morrow Jr., Swansea, S.C.; brothers, Edward Morrow, Seymour, Tenn., Ralph Morrow, Gastonia, Bob Morrow, Belmont; grandchildren, John Michael Morrow, Michelle Lynn Morrow Mitchum
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, Forest Lawn West Cemetery, Charlotte, Rev. Alice Day
VISITATION: 1:30-2:30 p.m. today, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
Robert L. Montgomery
MOUNT HOLLY — Robert Lee Montgomery, 73, 611 Morningside Drive, died Jan. 29, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Sylvester and Mary Smyre Montgomery, member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, employed by Duke Power Company, machine operator, Navy veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy Montgomery; sons, Bobby Lee McDowell, Gastonia, Carl Lee Sr. and Gary Michael Montgomery, Pottstown, Pa., Charles Edward Montgomery, Charlotte; daughters, Janet Lynn Montgomery Watson, Sandy Annette Montgomery, Mount Holly, Brenda Montgomery, Raleigh; sister, Georgia Leary, Raleigh; uncle, Johnny Smyre, Mount Holly; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Dr. Henry McNeil, Rev. Paul Mosely
BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery, Gastonia
VISITATION: 2-2:30 p.m. Friday, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Martin’s Funeral Home, Gastonia
Mathey A. Davis
SALISBURY — Mathey Alfred Davis, 64, died Jan. 31, 2000, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Winston-Salem.
He was a native of Los Angeles, Calif., son of the late Evelyn Lewis and Harris Monroe Davis, husband of the late Lynne Chambers Davis, educated at Wadesboro schools and East Carolina University, Army veteran, worked for 30 years with Division of Community Assistance for State of North Carolina, member of Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post and VFW Post 3006.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Chere Davis, Salisbury, Kelly Davis, Raleigh, Kathleen Osborne, Mocksville; brother, Jad A. Davis, Belmont; sister, Dorothy D. Osborne, Asheboro; one granddaughter; nieces and nephews
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Salisbury National Cemetery, Rev. Malcolm Bullock, military rites by Rowan County Veterans Council
VISITATION: At the home
MEMORIALS: Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post, 1024 Lincolnton Road, Salisbury 28144
ARRANGEMENTS: Lyerly Funeral Home
