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Louise W. Ferrell
GREENSBORO — Louise Williams Ferrell, 87, No. 2 Fleming Terrace Circle, died July 16, 1999, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Gastonia, wife of the late Henry Clifton Ferrell, lived in Greensboro most of her life, member of College Place United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Builders Sunday School Class, Circle No. 2, Greensboro Women’s Club, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Dr. Henry Clifton Ferrell Jr., Greenville, Forrest A. Ferrell, Hickory, M. Rea Ferrell, Greensboro; daughters, Helen Ferrell Morton, Greensboro, Anne Bowles Ferrell, Knoxville, Tenn.; brothers, Earl, Charles and Ray Williams, Gastonia; sister, Ann Williams, Gastonia; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
COMMITTAL SERVICE: 1 p.m. Sunday, Westminster Gardens
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Sunday, College Place United Methodist Church
VISITATION: After service, the church
MEMORIALS: College Place United Methodist Church, 509 S. Tate St., Greensboro 27403
ARRANGEMENTS: Forbis & Dick Funeral Service
John Bess
KINGS MOUNTAIN — John Bess, 512 N. Watters Street, died July 16, 1999, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS: J.W. Gill and Sons Funeral Home
Benjamin Albright
GASTONIA — Dr. Benjamin Phillips Albright Jr., 59, died July 25, 1999, at home. He was a native of LaGrange, Ga., son of the late B.P. Albright Sr., brother of the late Robertson Callaway Albright, graduate of Emory University Medical School where he also served his residency, officer in Air Force at Carswell Air Force Base, Ft. Worth, Texas, practiced medicine in Gaston County since 1971, currently associated with Nalle Clinic, instrumental in founding Gaston Hospice, previously involved in local and state capacity with American Heart Association, active member of First United Methodist Church, served on church boards and committees, member of local board of BB&T and Nalle Clinic Board, served as Chief of Staff at Gaston Memorial Hospital. SURVIVORS: Wife of 37 years, Susanne Daniel Albright; daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Rob Jordahl, Charlotte, Lisa and Andy Jurs, Gastonia; son and daughter-in-law, B.P "Trey" and Laura Albright, Gastonia; mother Loula Callaway Albright, Gastonia; grandchildren, Drew and Linnea Jurs, Gastonia, Erin Jordahl, Charlotte; brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Nancy Albright, Gastonia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Meredith and Steven Shorkey, Charlotte, Jane and Tom Robinson, Durham; nine nieces and nephews MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Dr. Jody Seymour, Bishop L. Bevel Jones BURIAL: Private VISITATION: 6:30-9 tonight, the church, other times at the home MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Gastonia 28053 ARRANGEMENTS: McLean & Son Funeral Home
Nelda B. Black
CHARLOTTE — Nelda Britt Black, 73, 1413 Toddville Road, died July 24, 1999, at home. She was a native of Columbus County, daughter of the late Henry Hoyt and Treva Nye Britt, retired from Southern Bell, member of Castanea Presbyterian Church. SURVIVORS: Husband, Boyce Gerald Black; sons, Gerald Black, Wayne Britt, Charlotte; sister, Elois Sealey, Fairmont; grandsons, Matthew Black, David and Jonathan Britt, Charlotte FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Castanea Presbyterian Church, Rev. Ton Shields BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly MEMORIALS: Castanea Presbyterian Church, 14815 Riverbend Highway, Mount Holly 28120
Clarence A. Faile
GASTONIA — Clarence Albert Faile, 65, 264 Stanley-Spence Mountain Road, died July 26, 1999, at home. He was a native of Pageland, S.C., son of the late William Austin and Bertha Chapel Faile, self-employed caterer, attended New Heights Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Arelene Locklear Faile; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Lori Faile, Iron Station, Anthony Faile, Gastonia, Austin and Amy Faile, Dallas, Dwight and Jody Faile, Murphy; daughter, Tamara Morton, Gastonia; brothers, Randy and Robert Faile, Gastonia, Russell Faile, Alexis; sisters, Frances Sprinkle, Charlotte, Lillie Flynn, Gastonia; nine grandchildren FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley, Rev. Bill Hoffman BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home PALLBEARERS: Jim, Jerry, S.J. and Holland Locklear, Dwayne Faile, Roger Cagle, Gary Hutchins, Perry Linkous MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Sister Mary Nixon
BELMONT — Sister Mary Evangelist Nixon RSM, 99, died July 26, 1999, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was a native of Davidson, daughter of the late Sydney Xavier and Katherine Lawing Nixon, birth name was Josephine Clare Nixon, entered the order of the Sisters of Mercy on Dec. 8, 1922, received by Sisters of Mercy on May 27, 1923, took temporary vows on July 19, 1925, made her perpetual profession of vows on July 19, 1928, received an associate degree in secretarial and bookkeeping services in 1921, attended Sacred Heart Academy prior to entrance into the Sisters of Mercy, attended Belmont Abbey College, graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, received R.N. degree in 1928, Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Catholic University, Washington, D.C., in 1940, was in her 76th year as a Sister of Mercy, held positions at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Asheville, and Mercy Hospital, Charlotte, began nursing ministry after graduation in 1928, supervisor of Operating Room at Mercy Hospital for two years, supervisor of Tuberculosis floor at St. Joseph’s Hospital, ministered there from 1930 through 1937, served as night supervisor, supervisor of medical and surgical floors, Obstetrics Department, Obstetrics-Gynecology floors at Charlotte’s Mercy Hospital from 1948 through 1954, director of nurses for Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, director of nursing services and nursing education, member of nominating committee for North Carolina State Nurses’ Association, program chairperson for Alumni of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, vice-chairperson of E.A.C.T. section of District No. 5 State Nurses’ Association, chairperson of nominating committee for Charlotte District Nurses’ Association, assisted with preparing achievement testing for National League of Nurses, received government scholarship to teach cadet student nurses at Catholic University, honored in 1995 with the late Sister Mary Vincent Spencer by their religious community for years of devotion to nursing at Mercy Hospital at a Liturgy held at Sacred Heart Convent, they were also honored in 1997 with a Liturgy celebrating their joint Jubilees as Sisters of Mercy, after retirement remained at Mercy Hospital Convent, visited the sick and distributed medals and prayer cards. SURVIVORS: Nieces, Mercy Sister Mary Robert Williams RSM, Salisbury, Mary Ferraro, Charlotte; nephews, Kenneth and Robert Williams Jr., Charlotte, Bernard Williams, Wilmington; 11 grandnieces and grandnephews VIGIL PRAYER SERVICE: 7 p.m. tonight, Cardinal Gibbons Chapel, Sacred Heart Convent MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Cardinal Gibbons Chapel BURIAL: Belmont Abbey Cemetery VISITATION: After vigil prayer service MEMORIALS: Sisters of Mercy, 100 Mercy Drive, Belmont 28012-4805 ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Curtis G. Edwards
DENVER — Curtis Grey Edwards, 65, died July 26, 1999, at Lakewood Care Center. He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late Walter G. Edwards and Pauline AbernathyEdwards Williams, graduate of Harding High School, U.S. Navy veteran, retired truck driver. SURVIVORS: Son, Al Edwards, Iron Station; granddaughter, Amber Dannille Edwards, Iron Station; stepsons, Barry Allen Edwards, Denver, Bryant Edwards, Concord; four stepgrandchildren GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Rev. Sammy Case VISITATION: 7 to 8:30 tonight, Almond, Raymer & McConnell Funeral Home, Huntersville MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28093
David H. Kale Sr.
GASTONIA - David Herman Kale Sr., 62, 31 Ross St., died July 23, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Clyde Vance and Minnie Dale Kale Sr., brother of the late Clyde Vance Jr., William G. and Roland C. Kale, Elizabeth Kale Romary, Star Kale Huffstetler, Jane Kale Davis, retired textile worker of 38 years with Threads Mill, veteran of the Armed Forces, member of Church of Christ. SURVIVORS: Sons, David Herman Kale Jr., Anthony Kale, Gaffney, S.C.; daughters, Nita and Star Kale, Mary Ann Kale Nicholson, Gastonia, brothers, Charlie L., Oscar F. and Johnny C. Kale, Gastonia; sisters, Lucille Kale Thomas, Dean Kale Deal, Gastonia; nine grandchildren MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Church of Christ, Rev. David Vaughn MEMORIALS: American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplar Wood Court, Suite 125, Raleigh, 27604 or Church of Christ, 1919 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28054 ARRANGEMENTS: McLean and Son Funeral Home
Harry N. Garrett
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Harry Neal Garrett, 79, 716 Sipes St., died July 26, 1999, at home. He was a native of Clarendon County, S.C., son of the late James S. and Sally Blanche Nichols Garrett, member of Allen Memorial Baptist Church in Grover, member of Shelby chapter of the DAV, member of Grover Optimist Club, World War II Army veteran. SURVIVORS: Wife, Nancy Garrett; sons, Donald Garrett, Lawndale, Douglas Garrett, Forest City, Gene Garrett, Jacksonville, Fla.; daughters, Louise Berryhill, Gastonia, Angela Baker, Grover; brother, David R. Garrett, Chicago; sister, Marie Lyles, Gastonia; stepbrother, Ernest Garrett, South Carolina; stepsisters, Cannie Kirk, Maxine Rushton, South Carolina; 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Allen Memorial Baptist Church, Revs. Tim Lowery, Norris Willis BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 7 to 9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, other times at the home of Louise Berryhill, 4451 Huntington Drive, Gastonia PALLBEARERS: Neal Baker, Josh Berryhill, Daniel, Gene, Keith and Preston Garrett, Dana Gilland, Buck Lyles MEMORIALS: Allen Memorial Baptist Church, 1222 Long Branch Road, Grover
Robert Armstrong
CHARLOTTE — Robert Lee Armstrong Jr., 79, White Oak Manor, 4009 Craig Ave., died July 24, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Robert Lee and Avie Price Armstrong Sr., brother of the late Joe, Mack and Paul Armstrong, brother-in-law of the late Alvin Coleman and Stan Jensen, Army veteran of World War II, retired from Young’s of Asheville after 40 years of service, member of Central United Methodist Church, Asheville. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Rosemary A. Howell, Charlotte, Nell Elizabeth Armstrong, Huntersville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dot and Ted Powell, Dora and J.C. Beauchamp, Frances Coleman, Elizabeth and Fred Kerr, Gastonia, Helen Jensen, Daytona Beach, Fla.; one grandchild; nieces and nephews FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Ward Funeral Home, Rev. John Harrill BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home PALLBEARERS: Michael Lewis, Jim Beauchamp, Fred Kerr, Wayne Crisp, Mike Lewis, Blake Powell HONORARY PALLBEARERS : Calvin Young, Mark Armstrong, John and Jason Potts MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Brenda Gale Barry
BESSEMER CITY — Brenda Gale Barry, 42, 126 Mountain Meadows Drive, died July 25, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Davidson City, Tenn., daughter of the late Dennie Edgar and Nola Scarborough Judd, sister of the late Stephen Thomas Judd. SURVIVORS: Husband, Richard Barry; sons, Tommy Abston, Blacksburg, S.C., Christopher Barrington, Nebraska; daughters, Teresa Shipp, Nashville, Tenn., Kayla Ingram, the home; brother, Dennie Judd, Bessemer City; sisters, Phyllis Abston, Blacksburg, Sheila Burk, Ellwood, Pa., Michelle Corvin, Bessemer City; grandchildren, LeAnna and Robert Clinton Shipp, Nashville FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel ENTOMBMENT: Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont VISITATION: 7 to 9 tonight, the funeral home PALLBEARERS: Ronald and Terry Abston, Jeff Barry, Tom Corvin, Daniel Judd, Sherrie Milford MEMORIALS: American Lung Association, 3305 S.E. 16th Ave., Hickory 28601
Arthur Barber
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Arthur Barber, 63, 1110 Haile Street, died July 23, 1999, at Westminster Towers. He was a native of York County, S.C., husband of the late Lee Esther Davis Barber, 1957 graduate of Emmett Scott High School, 1961 graduate of Livingston College, member of new Home AME Zion Church. SURVIVORS: Son, Arthur Aaron Barber, York; mother, Isbell Kinard, Hendersonville; sisters, Ann Haynes, Baltimore, Md., Hatie James, Charlotte; brothers, Shadrach Golden, Baltimore, Herbert Kinard, Hendersonville FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, New Home AME Zion Church, York, S.C., Rev. C.J. Jenkins BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, Wright Funeral Home
Robert R. Harmon
KINGS MOUNTAIN – Robert Rollins Harmon, 38, 416 Bethlehem Road, died July 24, 1999, at home. He was a native of Cleveland County, electronics repairman, member of Christian Freedom Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Parents, Willis O. and Nell Camp Harmon, Kings Mountain; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn L. and Margie Harmon, Leesburg, Va. FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Harris Funeral Home, Rev. David Blanton BURIAL: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery
Kathy P. Martin
CHARLOTTE — Kathy P. Martin, 49, died July 24, 1999, at the House of Mercy, Belmont. She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late Billy C. Price, wife of the late Douglas G. Martin, step-daughter of the late William P. Canaday, 1973 graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, alumni member of Chapel Hill, avid Tarheel fan, worked as an accountant, enjoyed dancing, scuba diving, traveling, music, reading and aerobics. SURVIVORS: Mother, Helen Huskins Canaday, Charlotte; brother, Roger V. Price, Allen, Texas; step-sisters and step-brothers-in-law, Wilma C. and Jon Williams, Gastonia, Virginia C. and Chuck Pike; step-brother and step-sister-in-law, William R. and Dottie Canaday, Loganville, Ga.; aunts, uncles and cousins FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wedgewood Baptist Church, Rev. Chris Ayers VISITATION: Following the service, church MEMORIALS: House of Mercy, P.O. Box 808, Belmont 28012 or Wedgewood Baptist Church, 4800 Wedgewood Road, Charlotte 28210 ARRANGEMENTS: Harry and Bryant Co.
Inez B. Tew
GASTONIA — Inez Blanton Tew, 82, 203 Carpenter Street, died July 25, 1999, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Albert B. and Mary Padgett Blanton, husband of the late Herman Tew, retired from Pharr Yarns, attended Pecan Grove Freewill Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Sister, Margaret B. Anderson, of the home; brother, Charles L. Blanton, Gastonia; nieces and nephews GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Tim Hargrave VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Ward Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Johnnie C. Henson
SHELBY — Johnnie C. Henson, 77, 506 W. Graham Street, died July 25, 1999, at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Huey C. and Mary Anderson Henson, husband of the late Georgia Mae Ellis Henson, brother of the late Rev. Jesse C. Henson, Army veteran of World War II, retired textiles worker, member of Pathway Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, member of VFW and DAV of Gastonia. SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, H.C. and Sungvien Henson, Killeen, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dougal McLauren, Nashville; brother, Rev. Albert J. Henson, Rockingham; sisters, Mae Bell Hall, Kannkie, Ill., Lucy Phillips, Charlotte; grandchildren, Clifford and Dougal Henson, Lisa McLauren FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Harris Funeral Home, Rev. James Hamrick BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
Ruth S. Westbrook
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Ruth Smith Westbrook, 77, died July 25, 1999, at Wendover Hospice, Shelby. She was a native of Jefferson County, Tenn., daughter of the late Kermit and Alice Gilden Smith, stepdaughter of the late Beulah Broome Smith, wife of the late Jones Westbrook, homemaker after having been an employee of UNC Chapel Hill, member of Browns Chapel United Methodist Church, Pittsboro. SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Alice and Frank Crabtree, Pittsboro, Becky and Bill Suggs, Gastonia, Sherry and Dan Hamrick, Kings Mountain; son and daughter-in-law, William Kermit and Pat Kirkland Westbrook, DeLand, Fla.; sister, Gladys Dixon, Gastonia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Rev. Ray Gooch BURIAL: Goshen Cemetery, Belmont VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home PALLBEARERS: Grandsons MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28152 or Browns Chapel United Methodist Church, Pittsboro, 27312
Shirley S. Molketin
CHARLOTTE — Shirley Smith Molketin, 66, 4006 Howie Circle, died July 26, 1999, at home. ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
Leslie Matheson
BELMONT — Leslie Matheson, 80, 4906 S. New Hope Road, died July 26, 1999, at Wilkinson Care Center, Gastonia. VISITATION: 7 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Pauline W. McAbee
GASTONIA — Pauline W. McAbee, 83, 430 S. Columbia St., died July 26, 1999, at home. ARRANGEMENTS: McLean & Son Funeral Home
Mary P. Ware
CHARLOTTE — Mary Parker Ware, 78, of Asbury Care Center, died July 25, 1999, at her residence. She was a native of Cedartown, Ga., daughter of the late William and Mary Mosely Griggs Parker Jr., wife of the late George Fletcher Ware, mother of the late Eric P. Ware, retired from Wesley Methodist Home where she served as a nurse for many years, served in the U.S. Army Nurses Corps during World War II, where she held the rank of Major, member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. SURVIVORS: Sisters, Margaret Parker, Alexander, Va., Susan Parker Dorsett, Bel Air, Md. FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Epworth Methodist Home, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Rev. Marti Hailiberton BURIAL: El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain VISITATION: Following service MEMORIALS: Women’s Memorial, P.O. Box 96742, Washington D.C. 2007-7771 ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home
James H. Blair
GASTONIA — James Henry "Skeet" Blair, 58, 1527 Shannon Bradley Road, died July 21, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Hickory Grove, S.C., son of the late James Blair, histotechnologist at Gaston Memorial Hospital for over 25 years, member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Mother, Louise Adams Crockett, Hickory Grove; son, Sgt. First Class Rodney Blair, U.S. Army, Seoul, South Korea; daughter and son-in-law, Cindi Blair-McManus and Major Shawn McManus, Lorton, Va.; granddaughter, Taylor M. McManus, Lorton; grandson, Shawn M. McManus, Lorton; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Mary Frances Crockett, Gastonia; sister, Betty Lou Crockett Gilmore, Hartford, Conn.; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and caring loving friends FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Samuel H. Barber Jr. BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: One hour before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Mae V. Lark
BELMONT — Mae Van Vynckt Lark, 79, 100 Amity Circle, died July 28, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton. She was a native of Greenville County, S.C., daughter of the late Kamiel M. and Gladys Newman Van Vynckt, member of First United Methodist Church, Belmont, graduate of Hillsborough High School, attended Duke University, worked in newspapers since 1946, former editor of The Belmont Banner. SURVIVORS: Husband, Will Lark; son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Roxanna Lark, Spencer Mountain; daughter, Joyce Lark, Charleston, S.C.; brother, Bobby L. Van Vynckt, Gastonia; sister, Onzel Wheat, Denham Springs, La.; grandchildren, Robert K. Lark, Durham, JoAnn Owen, Charlotte, Judy Keenan, Charleston; great-grandchildren, Steven and Victoria Owen, Charlotte FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Belmont, Rev. Bob Little BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery VISITATION: 1-2 p.m. today, church PALLBEARERS: Steve and Mike Van Vynckt, Tim Swing, Andy, Sammie and Tommy Pennington MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 807 South Point Road, Belmont 28012 ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
