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Martha H. Limerick
APEX — Martha Hovis Limerick, 74, died March 13, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Crowders Mountain, Gaston County.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Harold Adams, Apex; sisters, Mae Lowe, Charlotte, Nellie Garner, Cherryville; brother, Martin Hovis, Kings Mountain; grandchildren and spouses, Angela and Kevin Herring, Thomas and Pam Adams, Julia and Adam Perrego; great-grandchildren, Kody Herring, Heather and Harley Adams, Jeremy and Angela Perrego
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Apex Funeral Home, Rev. Bobby Weatherspoon
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1 p.m. Thursday, Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessemer City
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh 27605
Paul Gaeng
GASTONIA — Paul Edward Gaeng, 88, 1806 Fairfield Drive, formerly of Baltimore, died March 5, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Baltimore, son of the late Joseph Joph and Mary Margaret Wall Gaeng, husband of the late Annie Wyatt Gaeng, brother of nine late siblings, retired attorney, former chairman of the Maryland State Worker Comp-Injured Worker Fund, veteran of World War II, served in the Army Air Corp, member of the American Legion.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Nancy Lee Sugatt, Gastonia, several nieces and nephews; special nephew, Kenneth Gaeng, Baltimore; granddaughter, Elizabeth Sugatt, Supply; great-grandchildren, Paul Gavin Norris and Ivy Leanne Sugatt.
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Mass of Christian Burial, St. Michael’s Church, Rev. Father John Clark
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Donor’s choice
Janet Rice
GASTONIA — Janet Lorraine Slaton Rice, 40, 1637 N. New Hope Road, died March 4, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late J.W. and Helen Burris Slaton, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, John E. Rice, II; daughters, Stacie Dawn and Heather Leigh Rice, of the home; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Veronica Slaton, Gastonia; sister, Vickie Royston, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, McLean Funeral Home, Rev. Harold E. Schwantes
BURIAL: Following service, Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
Louise Burleson
SPRUCE PINE — Louise Smith Burleson, 75, 421 Hattie Williams Road, died March 4, 2000, at Mission-St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Worth and Florence Black Smith, wife of the late Lloyd Burleson, mother of the late Doris Jill Biddix, Robert Glen and Rudy Burleson, sister of the late Kathleen Wright and Pete Smith, member of Ridge Baptist Church in Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Morris and Judy Pyatte Burleson, Spruce Pine, Scott and Danaia Stowe Burleson, Gastonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Ronnie Goble, Gastonia, Naomi and Jerry Gilbert, Lenoir, Joy and Buddy Williams, Barbara and Doug McClellan, Spruce Pine; brother, Charles Smith, Worthington, Ohio; sisters, Frances Henry, Henry, Va., Naomi Froneberger, Gastonia, Becky Gragg, Arlington, Va.; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 8 tonight, Webb Funeral Home, Revs. Gerald Grindstaff and Randy Wise
BURIAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia
VISITATION: 6 tonight, funeral home
Ruby Capps
GASTONIA — Ruby Stogner Capps, 75, died March 5, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Roby Stogner and Vergie Teague Haney, wife of the late Henry Jackson Nash and R.B. Capps, mother of the late Jerry Dean Nash, sister of the late Ethel Voyles, member of Charity Independent Baptist Church in Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie S. and Kris Nash, Gastonia; grandchildren, Stephanie, Lindsie, Ronald D. and Jerry D. Nash, Jr., Jeannie N. Lingerfelt; great-grandchildren, Michael Nash and William Lingerfelt
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Sam Robbins
BURIAL: Bessemer City Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home; other times at the family headquarters at 3619 Ravenhill Drive, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Charity Independent Baptist Church, 2425 Hillmont St., Gastonia 28052
Hester Bridges
CRAMERTON — Hester Lee Bridges Bridges, 77, 98 Sixth St., died March 5, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Nannie Lou Adams Bridges, Sr., wife of the late Herman Floyd Bridges, Sr., sister of the late David, Eugene, Howard and Grover Bridges and Inez Jarvis, retired owner of Hester’s Beauty Shop, member of Riverside Baptist Church and pecan pie maker.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Herman "Buddy" and Shirley Bridges, Cherryville; daughter and son-in-law, Meritha and Lloyd Brown, Cramerton; sisters, Beatrice Parton, Irene Tennant, Cramerton, Zelma Hay, Cherryville, Billie Tessenar, Belmont; brother, Jack Bridges, Cramerton; grandchildren and spouses, Randy and Nicole Brown, Belmont, Jayme Bridges, Charleston, S.C., Trey Bridges, Shelby
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside Baptist Church, Cramerton, Revs. Allan Lefler, Clarence Morris, Sr., Danny Jarvis, the body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service
BURIAL: Following service, Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Riverside Baptist Church, 171 S. Main St., Cramerton 28032
Alease Walker
GASTONIA — Alease Shronce Walker, 80, 875 Smyre Drive, died March 5, 2000, at her residence.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Adolph C. and Fannie L. Schronce Schronce, wife of the late Alvin Howard Walker, sister of the late Don and Carrie Griffin, Ervin, Oscar, J.D. and Sara Jane Schronce, Minnie Hager, Rodie Russell, retired from Pharr Yarns, cosmetologist for 25 years in Smyre.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Doris Walker, Gastonia; grandsons and spouse, Bo Walker, Gastonia, Doug and Tess Hargrove, Cupertino, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Josh and Jennifer Walker, Gastonia, Matthew and Christopher Hargrove, Cupertino; brothers, Julius Schronce, Mount Holly, Jack Schronce, Cherryville
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Revs. Clarence Memahan and Jonathan Hall
BURIAL: Following service, Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIAL: Grace Baptist Church, 2200 Auten Road, Gastonia 28054
Nancy Lutz
SHELBY — Nancy Gray Coble Lutz, 84, Cleveland Pines Nursing Center, died March 4, 2000, at her residence.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Charles Columbus and Gladys Adelaide Gray Coble, sister of the late Anna Coble Connor and Betty Coble Clark, member of Central United Methodist Church, taught Sunday School class for preschool children, member of Shelby Mothers Club, Volunteer Pink Lady at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, John Franklin Lutz; son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Katherine Lutz, Jr., Gaffney, S.C.; daughters and sons-in-laws, Ann Gray and Charlie Harry III, Shelby, the Rev. Susan and Herb Allred, Chapel Hill, Nancy "Gennie" and David Carpenter, Boiling Springs; grandchildren and spouses, Robin Harry and Loyd "Kip" Smith, Scott Harry and Elizabeth Ellis, Benjamin and Jennifer Allred, Jason Allred, Jennifer Carpenter Christensen, David Carpenter III, Alex and Michelle Lutz, Meredith, Joshua and Haley Lutz; great-grandchildren, Baxter and Wesley Smith, Elizabeth and Bishop Harry, Nanci Christensen, Nicholas Carpenter, Courtney, Kayla and Clayton Lutz
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Central United Methodist Church, Rev. Carl Johnson and Dr. Joe Reeves, the body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home or at the home of Charlie and Ann Harry, 149 Lakemont Drive, Shelby
MEMORIALS: Donor’s choice
William Guthrie
SHELBY — William Thomas Guthrie, 86, 334 Grice St., died March 4, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late William Robert and Frances Melvina Russom Guthrie, husband of the late Ethel Mauney Guthrie, father of the late Mary G. Smith, brother of the late Lillian G. Hines, Frances G. Blanton, Jesse J., Robert N., Rosa and Oscar Guthrie, retired supervisor at J.P. Stevens after 24 years, member of Calvary Baptist Church, Marine Corp, served in World War II, stationed in Hawaii and Japan.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Guthrie and Bill Champion, Shelby; sister, Dola G. Hollifield, Merritt Island, Fla.; grandchildren and spouses, Steve Smith, Wellford, S.C., Philip T. Champion, Shelby, Julie C. and Stan Lowery, Ellen C. and Butch Hendrick, Shelby; great-grandchildren, Philip T. Champion, Jr., Douglas Lowery, Doyle Hendrick, Catherine, Jennifer and Jessica Lowery, Ashley and Laura Hendrick, Shelby; great-nephew, Clifford E. Harrison, Jr., US Air Force, England
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Dan Wallace
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Cleveland Funeral Services or at family headquarters at 930 Eastview St., Shelby
MEMORIALS: Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 320 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby 28152, or donor’s choice
Vinnie Hardin
GROVER — Vinnie Beam Hardin, 96, died March 5, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Samuel Monroe and Mollie Browne Beam, wife of the late Vassuer J. Hardin, mother of the late Betty Hardin Link, retired from Hardin Grocers, member of Mt. Paron Baptist Church in Blacksburg, S.C.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, James and Betty Hardin, Shelby, William and Catherine Hardin, Lincolnton; daughter, Martha Sue Parker, Charlotte; brother, Broadus Beam, Blacksburg; sisters, Margaret Neely, Grover, Mary Lou Nichols, Shelby; grandchildren, James M. Hardin, Jr., William B. and David J. Hardin, Barbara Gregory, Jacki Brown, W. Timothy Parker, Jr., Jeffrey A. Parker; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Grover Cemetery, Rev. Ron Getty
INTERMENT: Grover Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain
MEMORIALS: Mt. Paron Baptist Church, Shelby Highway, Blacksburg, S.C. 29702
W. Lawrence Valentine
SHELBY — W. Lawrence Valentine, 80, 907 Lake Drive, died March 4, 2000 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
He was a native of Causby, Tenn., son of the late Daniel Henderson and Effie McKinney Valentine, husband of the late Camilla Wortman Valentine, brother of the late Orie and Cleta Valentine, Gertie Smith, Hazel Hale, Zola Starnes, Ressie Adams, retired weaver at Shelby Mill, member of Ascension Lutheran Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Norman "Bud" and Madeleine Valentine, Kannapolis, Jack and Mary Hellen Starnes, Natchitoches, La.; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie V. and Bob Jones, Shelby; brother and sister-in-law, Lonus E. and Janie Valentine, Shelby; grandchildren and spouses, Melanie and David Adcock, Charlotte, Kimberly and Bobbi Jones, Shelby, Lori and Jeff Barbour, Newton, Tammy and Eric West, Taylorsville, Jeff Starnes, Florida, Kelli Starnes, Natchitoches; great-grandchildren, Robert West, Taylorsville, Grant Adcock, Charlotte
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Ascension Lutheran Church, Rev. David Lohr, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Cleveland Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Ascension Lutheran Church, 300 N. Lafayette St., Shelby 28150
Coley Neal
BESSEMER CITY — Coley Liveston Neal, 86, 119 Holland Memorial Church Road, died March 4, 2000 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Cherokee County, S.C., son of the late Howard Russell and Mary Dusty Neal, retired fixer, Pharr Yarns, with more than 35 years of service, employed at Hillbilly’s BBQ, Gastonia, for more than seven years; member of Bright Light Baptist Church, taught Sunday School, former member of Holland Memorial Baptist Church, served on the deacon board.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Nellie Costner Neal; daughter, Julie Drum, Bessemer City; sons, Jason Conrad, Bessemer City, Josh Conrad, Blacksburg, S.C.; grandchildren, Brandy Edwards, Chris Drum, Gage Conrad; nieces, Bridgette Bell, Kings Mountain, Earlene Neal Ashe, Mary Neal Fraley; great nephew, Chandler Bell
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Bright Light Baptist Church, Revs. Wayne Reese, Ronnie Callahan
BURIAL: Westview Gardens
