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James Webb Eppley
CRAMERTON — James Webb Eppley, 87, died March 13, 2000, at Mercy Hospital, Charlotte.
He was a native of Huntersville, son of the late Ernest G. and Sally Sanders Eppley, husband of the late Ethelene Brown Eppley, member of Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church, retired from Burlington Industries, Mayflower Plant.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Jean Eppley, Gastonia, Richard and Gail Eppley, Charlotte; daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Tom Rankin, Auburn, Ala., Saundra and Jim Martin, Peachtree City, Ga.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest and Anita Eppley, Boone, Jack and Nancy Eppley, Greensboro; sisters, Phronia Fisher, Edna Haney, Charlotte; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church, Rev. Laura Hubbard
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, other times at the home of Wayne and Jean Eppley, 1147 S. Belvedere St., Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Brett and Mike Eppley, Trey and Tom Rankin Jr., Craig and Jim Martin
MEMORIALS: Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 446, Cramerton 28032
Lesia R. Walker
BESSEMER CITY — Lesia Rudisill Walker, 46, 2163 Mauney Drive, died March 14, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Boiling Springs, daughter of the late Lillie Mae Rudisill, sister of the late Steve Rudisill, worked in textiles, volunteer of the year in 1999 for the battered Women’s Shelter, Gastonia, Gaston Baptist Association volunteer, member of Chapel Grove Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son, Michael Player, Troy; sisters and brother-in-law, Ann and Carol Rudisill, Shelby Bazzle, Gastonia; aunt, Dorothy Frady, Gastonia; uncles, Lester Rudisill, Forest City, Thomas Rudisill, Hickory; one grandchild
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 7 p.m. Thursday, McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia, Rev. James Lowery
VISITATION: Following service, funeral home, other times at the home of Ann and Carl Rudisill, 2745 Gail Ave., Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Chapel Grove Baptist Church, 716 Camp Rotary Road, Gastonia 28052
Mary M. Martin
STANLEY — Mary Moten Martin, 85, of Stanley Total Living Center, formerly of 540 Iverson Way, Charlotte, died March 13, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John William and Cora Lee Henderson Moten, wife of the late John O. Martin, member of Dillworth Baptist Church, Charlotte, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Corkie Martin, Stanley; daughters and son-in-law, Margaret and Ernest McJunkin, Betty Killian, Belmont
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Thursday, Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: Noon – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly, other times at the home of Jack and Corkie Martin, 5241 Hickory Grove Road
Calvin P. Walker
GASTONIA — Calvin Pressley Walker, 75, 1336 Bradford Heights Road, died March 12, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Clyde and Lessie Clawson Walker, employed as a lab technician, member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Bowling Green, S.C., where he was a deacon, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, president of hymn choir, member of pastor’s aid and citizen advisory committee, president of Bradford’s Heights Community Watch
SURVIVORS: Wife, Wilma Goode Walker; daughters and sons-in-law, Lora and Andre Bryan, Patsy and Herbert Torrence, Gastonia, Diane Matthewson, Charlotte; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Brenda Walker, Rev. Julius and Robin Walker, Calvin and Jacqueline Walker Jr., Gastonia, Russell Walker, Rochester, N.Y.; sisters and brother-in-law, Virginia Dulin, Baltimore, Olla Mae Walker, Cincinnati, Edna Lockard, Norma Walker, Emma Addison, Gastonia, Lillian and Johnny Abernathy, Dallas, Dorothy Walker, New York; brothers and sister-in-law, Frank and Brenda Walker, Dallas, Billy Walker, Oakland, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; relatives and friends
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Thursday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Bowling Green, S.C., Rev. Milton Key
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church, other times at the home
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Shirley B. Anderson
GASTONIA — Shirley Barber Anderson, 63, 2708 Crescent Lane, died March 11, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Samuel H. and Minnie Lee Little Barber Sr., member of Center Baptist Church, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Deborah A. Alexander, Charlotte, Lesia P. Friday, Gastonia; sons, Shane L. and Bobby Anderson Jr., Gastonia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris B. and William Sadler, Sharon B. and Sidney Blanks, Charlotte, Rose B. and Tracy Johnson, Gastonia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. Samuel H. and JoAnn Barber Jr., William A. and Dena Barber, Gastonia; five grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Center Baptist Church, Rev. Pierre J. Crawford
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, church, other times at the home of William A. Barber, 312 Saddlewood Drive
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Elijah D. Hemphill
GASTONIA — Elijah Dai’shaun Hemphill, infant son of Cheronda Hemphill and Leon Reginald Adams, 534 Southside Ave., died March 11, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
SURVIVORS: In addition to his parents, sister, Khaliah Adams, Gastonia; brother, Arkevious Hemphill, Gastonia; maternal grandparents, Constance Hemphill, Alex Sanders, Gastonia; paternal grandparents, Georgia Bell Adams, Kings Mountain, Leon Floyd, York, S.C.; special friends, Shirley Sanders, Chrissy Williams, Charles Durham, Gastonia, relatives
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Rose Hill Cemetery, Rev. Kelvin Collier
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Rene Rhyne
DALLAS — Rene Eugenia Cloninger Rhyne, 95, of Dallas Stanley Highway, died Feb. 29, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John Lester and Bertha Lineberger Cloninger, wife of the late Paule E. Rhyne, sister of the late Ralph, Paul H., Thomas, Elmer, Maurice and Roy Cloninger, Merli Mauney and Verlie Thornburg, member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, retired school teacher, graduate of Lenior Rhyne College and Appalachian State University.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Ann and John B. Abernathy, Alexis, Rebecca and Ray W. Hovis, Stanley; son and daughter-in-law, Jacob Paul and Corolyn P. Rhyne, Dallas; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: Held March 3, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Revs. Jack Kayler, Ted Goins
BURIAL: Holy Communion Lutheran Church Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Our Savior Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 457, Dallas 28034
ARRANGEMENTS: Dallas Funeral Home
Wilma R. Cook
CHARLOTTE — Wilma Ellen Rowe Cook, 75, died March 12, 2000, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta.
She was a native of Monroe, daughter of the late John H. and Ivey Baker Rowe, wife of the late Hazel Lee Cook.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Lynn Cook, Mount Holly, Dennis and Diane Cook, Harrisburg; brother, Leonard Rowe, Indian Trail; sisters, Diane Helms, Monroe, Betty McWhorter, Charlotte, Edna Hutto, Rock Hill, S.C.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, McEwen Charlotte Chapel
INTERMENT: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: After interment at the home of Larry and Lynn Cook, 213 Howard St., Mount Holly
Ronald Hartsell, Sr.
GASTONIA— Ronald "Byron" Hartsell, Sr., 72, 835 Hillcrest Ave., died March 11, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Clarence and Lottie Huffstickler Hartsell, brother of the late Conrad Hartsell, retired salesman from Threads USA and Dixie Yarn after 25 years, attended Frank L. Ashley High School, life member of Faith United Methodist Church, taught Charles Mack Sunday School Class, employed part-time at Gastonia Municipal Golf Course in the pro shop, square dance caller for Swinging Star Dance Club and Hardin Yellow Rockers, Army and Air Force veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Margaret McCarver Hartsell; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Dori Hartsell, Belmont, Gregory and Barbara Hartsell, Anchorage; Alaska; sisters, Helen Friday, Gastonia, Evelyn Low, Lakewood, N.J., Merle Armstrong, Newton; brothers, Dick Hartsell, Gastonia, Carey Hartsell, Taylors, S.C.; grandchildren, Matachi Graham, Paul Hartsell, Jeffrey Scott Hartsell, Caroline Noel Hartsell; step-grandchildren, Kylia and Aubrey
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Faith United Methodist Church, Revs. Joe McCombs and Jeff Long
PALLBEARERS: Carl Auten, Rick, Donald and Joe Hartsell, Mike McCarver
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Swinging Star Dance Club
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park with full military rites by Last Man’s Club
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Ward Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Faith United Methodist Church, 1511 E. Ozark Ave., Gastonia 28054; Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28054
HUBERT JARVIS
GASTONIA— Hubert "Jabo" Jarvis, 78, 207 Valley Dale Drive, died March 10, 2000, at home.
He was born in Winston-Salem, son of the late Edward Stamey and Emma Gray Welch Jarvis, husband of the late Inze B. Jarvis, auto mechanic, decorated veteran of World War II, wounded at St. Lowe.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-laws, Eddie and Audrey Jarvis, Ronnie and Lee Ann Jarvis, all of Lincolnton, Danny and Sharon Jarvis, Gastonia; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Revs. William Calvert, Danny and Eddie Jarvis
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Gideons International, Gaston East Camp, P.O. Box 1497, Belmont 28012
