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Virginia B. Edwards
BELMONT — Virginia Brittain "Gin" Edwards, 64, 121 Kee Road, died July 26, 1999. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Ira and Lucille Rankin Brittain, homemaker, charter member of Sunset Forest Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Kim Greene and Jackie Eller, Pam Greene and Larry Walker, Gastonia; brothers, Tom Brittain, Belmont, David Brittain, Stanley, Donald Brittain, Gastonia; sisters, Ira Nell Hicks, Phyllis Helms, Grace Armstrong, Alice Farmer, Jane Lewis, Belmont; grandchildren, Jason Dale and Ashley Dawn Eller, Jennifer Nicole Walker; 15 nieces and nephews FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, McLean & Son Funeral Home, Gastonia, Dr. Jim Graves, Rev. Bill Miller INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park PALLBEARERS: Travis and Kevin Brittain, Steve Caldwell, Carol Dean, Allen and David Farmer VISITATION: At the home
Jennings Thomas
GASTONIA — Jennings Thomas, 78, 1700 Yellowstone Court, Apt. B., died July 28, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William "Bill" and Mae Lynn Thomas, served as Gunners Mate First Class in Navy during World War II, retired supervisor from Utilities Department of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., member of West Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Absher Flowers Post 9337. SURVIVORS: Wife, Blanche Willis Thomas; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy D. and Dolene Thomas, Dallas, Ronnie B. and Linda Thomas, Lakeland, Fla.; brother, T.R. Thomas, Gastonia; sister, Ellene Cloninger, Gastonia; grandchildren, Pam, David, Stephanie, Ron and Matt FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, McLean & Son Funeral Home, Rev. Clarence McMahan BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, funeral home, other times at the home of Jimmy and Dolene Thomas, 210 St. Johns St., Dallas MEMORIALS: West Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 1015 W. Franklin Ave., Gastonia 28052
Reuben M. Waldrop
CHARLOTTE — Reuben M. "Rudy" Waldrop, 65, died July 28, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital. He was a native of Mount Holly, son of the late Lila Mae Lowe Waldrop, owner-operator of R.M. Waldrop Plumbing Service for more than 35 years, member of Northside Baptist Church, Westgate Masonic Lodge No. 738, Scottish Rites, Oasis Temple. SURVIVORS: Wife of 42 years, Georgia Faye Waldrop; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Jeni Waldrop, Tony and Laura Waldrop, Charlotte; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Dennis Temple, Charlotte; father, Allen Oscoe Waldrop, Mount Holly; brother, Ted Waldrop, Charlotte; sister, Faye Sneed, Mount Holly; grandchildren, Steven, Kelley and Taylor Waldrop, Abigail Temple, David Pruette, Tabitha Sally, Bonnie Turner; great-grandchildren, Michael and Madison Turner, Brooke and Meghan Sally FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Northside Baptist Church COMMITTAL SERVICE: Forest Lawn West Mausoleum with Masonic Rites VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel MEMORIALS: Oxford Orphanage, Oxford 27565; Northside Baptist Church, 333 Jeremiah Blvd., Charlotte 28262 or American Diabetes Association, 1820 E.7th St., Charlotte 28204
Sopheea T. Harris
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Sopheea Trakas Harris, 90, 4089 Mockingbird Lane, died July 28, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center. She was a native of Virginia, daughter of the late George S. and Essie Helms Trakas, wife of the late James Thomas Harris, member of Eastview Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Amelia Harris Simmers, Beverly Harris Voyles, Rock Hill, Geraldine Harris Parker, Bessemer City; brother, Nick G. Trakas, Gastonia; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Eastview Baptist Church, Rev. Rick Martin BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Bass Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Eastview Baptist Church, 1430 Gordon Road, Rock Hill, S.C. 29730
Linda J. Evans
BESSEMER CITY — Linda Jones Evans, 47, 222 E. Boston Ave., died July 29, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. ARRANGEMENTS: Sisk-Butler Funeral Home
John H. Henry
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — John Hugh Henry, 53, died July 28, 1999. He worked at NAPA Auto Parts in Green Cove Springs and Wells Road, Orange Park, lived in Gaston County area for more than 20 years. SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy Henry; daughters, Donna Jo Carlisle, Tammy Marie Henry, Donna Gail Dollison; brothers, Gerald, Eugene, David, Steve and Allen; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1 p.m. Saturday, Fraser Funeral Home, Rev. Keith Stewart MEMORIALS: Morocco Temple, P.O. Box 16039, Jax, Fla. 32245 or Shiloh Baptist Church, Green Cove Springs, Fla.
Hanson N. Griffin Jr.
CHARLOTTE — Hanson Neil Griffin Jr., 43, died July 24, 1999, at Hospice House No. 2 in Monroe of Cruetzfeld-Jakob disease. He was a native of Charlotte, graduate of Garinger High School, received degree in watchmaking from Wayne Community College, was believed to be the youngest watchmaker in North Carolina, a graphic artist, owner of Neil’s Signs & Banners, member of Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Teresa Fowler Griffin; stepdaughters and husbands, April and Chris Ward, Tracy and Dave Holtzapfel; mother and stepfather, Sally Summerlin and Donald Newman; father and stepmother, Neil Sr. and Nancy Griffin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Melanie and Irvin Perry, Kathy and Ed Nixon, Susan and Darryl Brown, Lisa Delane and Jerry Hunycutt; brother, Rick Griffin; grandmothers, Eva Page and Loma Griffin CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church MEMORIALS: Hospice House, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe 28110 PR Pastor’s Fund, Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church, 1600 Mallard Creek Church Road, Charlotte 28262 ARRANGEMENTS: Carolina Funeral & Cremation Center
Evelyn M. Tucker
GASTONIA — Evelyn Moose Tucker, 73, 212 Stacey Tucker Circle, died July 28, 1999, at Rehabilitation Center. She was daughter of the late Myrtle C. and Nell Earney Moose, sister of the late Melvin Moose and Elise Herring, retired mobile home salesperson, member of Myrtle Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Jack Painter, Gastonia; brother, Clifford Moose, Gastonia; sister, Linda Greenlee, Gastonia; grandson, William Carl Leonhardt II GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Gaston Memorial Park, Pastor Timmy Hargrave MEMORIALS: Pecan Grove Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 104 Welch Ave., Gastonia ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Pauline W. McAbee
GASTONIA — Pauline W. McAbee, 83, 430 S. Columbia St., died July 26, 1999, at home. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Gamble Wellman and Ola Mae Costner, retired from textiles, of Episcopal faith. SURVIVORS: Husband, James Clinton McAbee; brother, Garland Wellman, Kings Mountain; sisters, Thelma Wingate, Nell Forbes, Judy Oren, Martha Bess, Gastonia; nieces and nephews FUNERAL: Held Thursday, McLean & Son Funeral Home, Rev. Robert F. Summey BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
Lucy K. Ellis
GLASTONBURY, CONN. — Lucy Kidder Ellis, 87, died July 28, 1999, at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington, Conn. She was a native of Peru, Maine, daughter of the late Wilmer B. and Nina Turner Kidder, wife of the late Hershel S. Ellis, sister of the late Donald W. and Dorothy L. Kidder, 1930 graduate of Edward Little High School, Auburn, Maine, attended Pierce Secretarial School, Boston, retired from Ansel S. Ellis Insurance Agency after 10 years, U.S. Post Office, Canton, Maine, where she served as postmaster from 1963-1965, after 15 years, former member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Gedeon Welles Senior Center, attended Universalist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn E. and Donald R. Bonney, Glastonbury; son and daughter-in-law, Hershel S. and Sarah S. Ellis Jr., Mount Holly; grandchildren, Cheryl Waters, Craig and Bruce Ellis, Brenda Lowe, David and Stephen Bonney; great-grandchildren, Christina and Brittney Ellis, Jamie, Kyle and Alyssa Lowe, Megan and Kevin Bonney; nephew, Gregory Kidder; sister-in-law, Charlotte Kidder BURIAL: Pine Grove Cemetery, Canton MEMORIALS: Glastonbury VNA Health Care, 969 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury 06033 ARRANGEMENTS: Mulryan Funeral Home
Robert W. Bostelman Sr.
LINCOLNTON — Robert Walter Bostelman Sr., 76, 2354 Startown Road, died July 28, 1999, at home. He was the son of the late Walter and Gladys Meyer Bostelman, grandfather of the late Robert W. Bostelman III, Air Force veteran of World War II, retired after working as a data processor with Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance for 31 years. SURVIVORS: Wife, Edith Suitter Bostelman, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert W. and Suzanne Bostelman Jr., East Haddan, Conn., Karl E. and Bonnie Bostelman, Troy, Mich., Eric G. and Nancy Bostelman, Huntington Beach, Calif.; brother, William John Bostelman, Bowie, Md.; sister, Betty Bomely, Enfield, Conn.; grandchildren, Alex Bostelman, Huntington Beach, Deborah Bostelman, Alaska MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Christ Lutheran Church, Hickory, Rev. Richard L. Schwandt MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092, Christ Lutheran Church, 324 Second Ave., Hickory 28602 ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
Ernest R. Messer
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Ernest Roland Messer, 90, 5495 Winden Road, died July 28, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was the husband of the late Daisy Ervin Messer, retiree of Cones Mill, Pineville, worked at Museum of York County for a number of years following his retirement. SURVIVORS: Sons, Doyle Y. Messer, Elgin, S.C., Frank Lee Welch, Rock Hill; sisters, Kate Rials, Luette Thompson, Gastonia; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Newport, S.C., Revs. Ronald E. Kelley and Doyle Smith BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, Greene Funeral Home MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church of Newport, 455 Hand’s Mill Hwy., Rock Hill 29732
Beverly Bachelor
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. — Beverly Lura Robison Bachelor, 66, 6435 Crosswinds Drive, died July 28, 1999, at home. She was a native of Wolled Lake, Mich., daughter of the late Charles Robison, member of River Hills Community Church. SURVIVORS: Sons, Gregory Lange, Wixon, Mich., Arthur Lange, Mio, Mich., Shawn Bachelor, Lake Wylie; daughter, Marla Lange, Clover, S.C.; mother, Lavena P. Robison, Orion, Mich.; brothers, Tom and Jerry Robison, Pontiac, Mich.; step-sister, Virginia Kirby, Point Homosassa, Fla.; five grandchildren GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Gaston Memorial Park Mausoleum, Rev. Jeffrey Vickery VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, M.L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home, Clover, S.C. MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2535, Rock Hill 29732
Patricia A. Gentry
DENVER — Patricia Anne Gentry, 45, 6473 Sherwood Lane, died July 27, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Luella Blevins Gentry, she worked as an assistant manager at Advance Auto Parts. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Jennifer Gentry and Helena Johnson, Denver; brothers, Argus and Harold Gentry, Tennessee; sisters, Idella, Anita and Tammy Gentry, Tennessee, Ann Hobbs, Mount Pleasant, Peggy Gentry, Damascus, Tennesee; two grandchildren MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Warlick Funeral Home, Rev. Darren Davidson VISITATION: Following service, funeral home
Roy L. Henderson
VALE — Roy Lee Henderson, 82, 5973 W. Hwy 27, died July 28, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was the son of the late Jesse and Hattie Henson Henderson, husband of the late Tressie Cooper Henderson, self-employed as a mechanic. SURVIVORS: Son, Joe Henderson, Shelby; brother, Willard Henderson, Cherryville; sister, Lucille Turner; two grandchildren FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Warlick Funeral Home, Revs. Thomas Shoemate and Darrell Bost BURIAL: Spindale Memorial Cemetery VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home MEMORIALS: Leonard’s Fork Baptist Building Fund, 1462 Leonard’s Fork Church Road, Lincolnton 28092 or Community Chapel Baptist Church, 4321 Reepsville Road, Vale 28168
Karey Little
SHELBY — Karey "Comanche" Little, 45, 200 Palmer Street, died July 26, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Carl and James Little. SURVIVORS: Sisters, Florene Little and Lena Ross, Shelby, Lillie Ruth Gardner, Hartford, Conn., Lois Burch, Florence, S.C.; brothers, Robert Little, Kannapolis, Charles Little, Boiling Springs; Russell Little, Shelby, Deo Little, Mooresboro; other relatives and friends FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Saturday, Calvary Road Baptist Church, Rev. Arthur J. Smith BURIAL: Webb Memorial Lawns VISITATION: One hour before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: Withrow’s Funeral Home
George A. Brown
CHARLOTTE — George Arthur Brown, 59, 3125 Rush Ave., died July 27, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center. He was a native of Stanley, son of the late William and Elizabeth Spears Brown, attended Springfield Elementary and Highland High School, member of Springfield Memorial Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Sadie J. Brown, of the home; daughter Carla Elmore, Charlotte; sons, Allen Jones, Bellevue, Nebraska, Dennis Brown, Charlotte, Marcus Moore, Gastonia; sisters, Doris Graham and Mavis Brown, Mount Holly, Alberta McLean, Stanley; brothers, Robert and Thomas Brown, Charlotte, Freddie Brown, Cleveland; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Springfield Memorial Baptist Church, Stanley BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Johnny Kennedy
DALLAS — Johnny Kennedy, 44, 1021 Alexis-High Shoals Road, Dallas, died July 28, 1999, at home. ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony and White’s Funeral Service
Benjamin Gunnell
SHELBY — Benjamin Gunnell, 89, of Century Health Care Center, died July 27, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a Marine veteran of World War II. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Monday, Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery, Bradley Ellis ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home
Beatrice F. Page
SHELBY — Beatrice Fisher Page, 73, 1101 N. Morgan Street, died July 29, 1999, at Century Care. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Elvin Albertus and Rosa Leila Hastings Fisher, wife of the late Burl William Page, retired from J&C Dying, member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Roy Thomas "Tommy" and Julia Page, Boiling Springs; daughter, R. Geraldine Page, Shelby; grandchildren, James A. and Lisa Black, Jennifer and Bert Lassiter, Tracy Vaughn and Becky Lewis; great-grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, Jeremy and Jake Lewis, Christopher Elmore, Brandon and Taylor Page, John Michael Black, Ethan Lassiter FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Rev. Ernest Arnold BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home MEMORIALS: Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association, 230 N. Post Road, Shelby 28150
Agnes R. Best
DALLAS — Agnes Rhyne Best, 81, 217 Thornburg Road, died July 26, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Willie Efird and Winnie R. Rhyne, wife of the late Paul Leonard Best, sister of the late Harry J. Cherry, teacher and librarian with Gaston County School system for over 30 years, taught at Tryon School, Mount Holly and Carr Elementary Schools, member of Antioch Lutheran Church. SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Bob" and Nancy Lyda Best, High Point; brother, Willie B. Rhyne, Mount Holly; sister, Anne C. Dickey, Clemson, S.C.; grandchildren, Camie and Brad Best FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Antioch Lutheran Church, Revs. Lewis Murdock and William McCabe BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: At the home PALLBEARERS: Ben and Bill Best, Mervin Cloninger, John Dickey, Bobby Jenkins, Buddy Rhyne MEMORIALS: Antioch Lutheran Church Building Fund, 330 Old N.C. 277 Loop, Dallas 28034 or Gaston County Health Department, Diabetes Coalition, 991 W. Hudson Blvd., Gastonia 28052 ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
Carlson Jeter Jr.
SHARON, S.C. — Carlson Jeter Jr., 68, 4531 George Bridge Road, died July 26, 1999, at home in Thompson Quarter Community. He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Carlson and Estelle Logan Jeter Sr., Army veteran of Korean Conflict, captured as prisoner of war, retired textile worker from Milliken Inc., Lockhart Mill, member of Mt. Rowell Baptist Church, Union, S.C. SURVIVORS: Wife, Frances Thompson Jeter; daughters, Sandra Jeter, Colonial Heights,Va., Major Phoebe Jeter, Heidelberg, Germany, Connie Worthy, Greenville, S.C.; sons, Lenward Thompson, Plainfield, N.J., Jimmy Jeter, the home; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Hopewell Baptist Church, Revs. Raymond T. Davis, W.T. "Dub" Massey, Heyward Greene, body will be placed in church one hour before service BURIAL: Church Cemetery, full military honors by Fort Jackson, S.C. VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Wright Funeral Home, York, S.C., other times at the home
Dorothy A. Wroten
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dorothy Adcock Wroten, 72, died July 26, 1999, at University Medical Center. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Sam and Era Walls Adcock, resident of Paradise Pines, Jacksonville, for about 10 years. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Deborah Auten Apollo, Elsberry, Mo., Linda Le Blanc, Woodbury, Minn.; sister, Janet Adcock Bishop, Mount Holly; three grandchildren from Elsberry MEMORIALIZATION: By cremation BURIAL: Private at later date MEMORIALS: Catawba Heights Baptist Church, Van Fund, 311 Belmont Road, Belmont 28012 ARRANGEMENTS: George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home
Otis T. McDaniel
GASTONIA — Otis Theodore McDaniel, 94, 1017 Holly Drive, died July 27, 1999 at Belaire Health Care Center. He was a native of Modoc, McCormick County, S.C., son of the late Nuel Warren and Fannie Mae Reese McDaniel, brother of the late Charles and S.R. "Hamp" McDaniel, served in Navy four years, retired engineer from Veterans Administration Hospital, Fayetteville, longtime member and deacon at Parkwood Baptist Church, Gastonia, and Trinity Baptist Church, Fayetteville. SURVIVORS: Wife of 71 years, Ruth Brown McDaniel; sons and daughters-in-law, Nuel and Dot McDaniel, Front Royal, Va., Donald and Betty McDaniel, Charleston, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Ann and Donald Beck, Gastonia; brothers, Benjamin W. McDaniel, Beech Island, S.C., Joseph C. McDaniel, Clinton, S.C.; sister, Lois Coker, Canton; grandchildren, David McDaniel, Front Royal, Michele Rosenfeld, Rockville, Md., Francine Gauthier, Holiday, Fla., Allison Toth, Atlanta, Michael McDaniel, Syracuse, N.Y., Stephanie Yount, Raleigh; 12 great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Revs. Ned L. Mathews, M.O. Owens BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 6:30-7:30 p.m. tonight, funeral home MEMORIALS: Parkwood Baptist Church, Scholarship Fund, 1729 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia 28054
Wallace C. Bradley
GASTONIA — Wallace Calvin Bradley, 70, died July 28, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was a native of Tryon, son of the late Samuel Milo and Josie Kuykendall Bradley, husband of the late Frankie Ann Bradley, owner of Bradley Builders. SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Brian Leslie Bradley, Michael Scott and Mary Ann Bradley, Jonathan Kristopher and Sandy Bradley, Samuel Nathan and Janet Bradley, Gastonia; brothers, Floyd Bradley, Gastonia, Alvin Bradley, Grover; grandchildren, Emily, Amber, Kris, Kevin, J.C., Samantha, Michael, Jonathan and Melissa VISITATION: 7-9 p.m tonight, at the home, 138 Bradley Trail ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
