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Elena W. McCarley
LOWELL — Elena Wallace McCarley, 71, 912 Rogosin Blvd., died April 12, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late Walter Grady and Margaret Faries Wallace, wife of the late William Blair McCarley Sr., mother of the late Margaret Ann and William Blair McCarley Jr., retired in 1997 as personnel director from Gaston County after more than 50 years of service, 1947 graduate of Ashley High School.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Ken Ervin, Lowell; brothers, J. Henry Wallace, Gastonia, Hiram Wallace, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Anne Cloninger, Cindy Ervin Burton, Joseph D. Ervin; great-grandchild, Alexis C. Ervin; special sons, Dale and Ernest Agan III, Chip Looper, Rick Lewis, Todd McSwain; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, McLean Funeral Directors, Rev. Steve Gregory
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Dale and Ernest Agan III, Phil Hinely, Maston Parham, John Edison, Johnny Phillips
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Gaston County Police Officers
MEMORIALS: United Way of Gaston County, P.O. Box 2597, Gastonia 28053
George H. Rhyne
GASTONIA - George Herbert Rhyne, 70, 1000 Shenendoah Drive, died April 9, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Charlie George Edward and Bessie Town Rhyne, father of the late Mason G. Rhyne, brother of the late Sarah R. McCrorey, printer, member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Gladys Long Rhyne; sons and daughter-in-law, George E. and Ellinor Rhyne, Matthews, Herbert E. Rhyne, Gastonia; daughters and son-in-law, Shirley R. Williams, Gladys R. and Frank Adams, Gastonia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bessie R. Crawford, Esther R. and John Dunlap, Gastonia, Ibulah R. and Napolean Holmes, San Diego, Emma R. Elmore, Los Angeles; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Ella M. and Luther Hall, Elizabeth Setzer, Gastonia; brother-in-law, M.J. McCrorey, Gastonia; uncle, Samuel Rhyne, Gastonia; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Friday, Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Rev. R.O. Setzer, Dr. Benjamin Hinton
BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Lester J. Elrod
GASTONIA - Lester John "Pop" Elrod, 94, 201 Hailey Ave., died April 11, 2000, at Century Care, Cherryville. He was a native of Habersham County, Ga., son of the late Lee and Jennie Palmer Elrod, husband of the late Thelma Chapman Elrod, father of the late Linda Sue Elrod, retired card tender from Pharr Yarns after 25 years of service, former member of Berea Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, William K. and Barbara Elrod, James Randall and Geri Elrod, Gastonia; brothers, Waymon Elrod, Cornelia, Ga., Dewey Elrod, Clarksville, Ga.; sister, Eula Church, Gastonia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Fraley Memorial Baptist Church, Dr. Warner Doles, Rev. Kenneth Faulkenbury
BURIAL: Berea Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
William P. Ridout Jr.
CHARLOTTE - William Parker Ridout Jr., 79, died April 11, 2000, at home. He was a native of Henderson, son of the late William P. and Sophie Poole Ridout Sr., husband of the late Willie Thompson Ridout, graduate of Central High School, University of Minnesota, electricians’ mate 2nd class in Navy during World War II on the USS Birmingham, awarded Victory Medal, Purple Heart and two stars, life member of American Legion 262 and DAV, owner operator of Lakeview Self Service for 50 years.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, William P. and Susan Ridout III, Ronald E. and Sandy Ridout, Charlotte; daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Jim McMurray, Melanie R. and Ken Smith, Charlotte; sister, Betty R. Hilliard, Charlotte; grandchildren, Jeremy McMurray, Brett, Misty and Wendy Ellis, Allison, Tyler, Ronda, Will and Jason Ridout, Shane Sawyer, Charlotte
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Hankins and Whittington Funeral Home, Rev. Bob Little
BURIAL: Sharon Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Grandsons
MEMORIALS: Big Spring United Methodist Church, 5300 Old Dowd Road, Charlotte 28208
GRACE W. MILES
GASTONIA - Grace Williams Miles, 85, 1033 Ridge Ave., died April 11, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Davidson County, daughter of the late Ed S. and Alva Barlow Williams, wife of the late William Edward Miles, mother of the late Clyde Eugene Miles, sister of the late Hubert, Trayham and Ruby Louise Williams, preceded in death by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, charter member of Linwood Church of God, member and Sunday school teacher for 64 years, member of Salvation Army Home League Ladies, Guys and Dolls, Lucille Tatum Home Extension Club, Martha Goebel’s Blind Club, Gaston Hobby Club, Young at Heart Club, Linwood Terrace Club, Share and Care County Council, City Council League of Mercy, Rhythm Band, Girl Scout leader for 17 years.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Oleeta and Charles Detter, Genee and Aaron Owen, Patricia and Elbert Clewis, Doris Maltba, Gastonia, Carol and Eric Crane, Bessemer City; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Joyce Miles, Melvin L. and Faye Miles, Gastonia, Ronnie K. Miles, Wilmington; brothers, Arthur R. and Clyde R. "Buddy" Williams; 31 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Linwood Church of God, Revs. H.D. Sustar, James Griffin, Ronnie Pendleton, Dorothy Lowery, Barry White, Maj. Jerry Lyles
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia; other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: Timmy Clewis, Rob and Eric Jess Crane, David Martin, Jason, Jimmy and Scotty Miles, Kelly and Darrell Owen, Ricky and Bobby Maltba, Chad Lewis
MEMORIALS: Linwood Church of God, 830 S. Linwood Road, Gastonia 28052
HATTIE REYNOLDS
BESSEMER CITY - Hattie Mac Taylor Reynolds, 77, 322 E. Georgia Ave., died April 11, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Cherryville, daughter of the late Hunter W. and Dora Hudson Taylor, retired from Belmont Spinning Mills, of Baptist faith.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Hunter Leroy Taylor, Kings Mountain; sister, Annie McBride, Mount Airy; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Greene Funeral Home, downtown chapel, Rock Hill, S.C., Rev. Bill Shytle
BURIAL: Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill, S.C.
VISITATION: Two hours before serivce, funeral home
Frank W. Hedgepeth
LINCOLNTON - Frank Washington Hedgepeth, 89, formerly of 1079 S. Grove St. Ext., died April 11, 2000, at Lincoln Nursing Center. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Forney and Annie Mae Hedgepeth, retired from Rhodes Rhyne Mill.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary H. Hedgepeth; Carl F. Hedgepeth, Lincolnton; daughter, Shirley Sigmon, Lincolnton; stepsons, Jim Smith, Charlotte, Gordon Smith, Asheboro; stepdaughters, Mavin Lail, Columbia, S.C., Brenda Coulter, Statesville, Faye Sain, Sue Tutherow, Lincolnton; sister, Lola Abernethy, Denver; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Exodus Baptist Church, Revs. Eddie Sherrill, Dwayne Barber; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: High Shoals Cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
Clark McDaniel
SHELBY - Mitchell Clark McDaniel, 18, 1184 Scenic Drive, died April 11, 2000, at 137 S. Post Road. He was a native of Cleveland County, student at Cleveland Community College, member of First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Father and stepmother, Michael Steve Sr. and Kim McDaniel, Shelby; mother and stepfather, Gail Wilson and Danny Pilgrim, Shelby; brother, Michael Steve McDaniel Jr., Shelby; halfsisters, Morgan and Maggie McDaniel, Shelby; maternal grandparent, Helen Wilson, Hendersonville; paternal grandparent, Marvin McDaniel, Shelby; special cousins, Bradey McDaniel, Chapel Hill, Taylor McDaniel, Atlanta
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Dr. Robert Canoy, Rev. Eric Shamblin
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: National A.D.D.A., 1788 Second St., Suite 200, Highland, Ill. 60035
Rita Clemons
CLOVER, S.C. - Rita Jean Summers Clemons, 39, formerly of Oak Hill, W.Va., died April 10, 2000, at home. She was a native of New Brunswick, N.J., daughter of the late William James Summers and Mary Louise Burgess Withrow, press operator of Chicago Rawhide, Gastonia, of Protestant faith.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Tommy Clemons; sons, William and Tommy Clemons Jr., Clover; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Janet Burgess, Blacksburg, S.C., Dale and Sherry Summers, Gastonia; halfsister, Loretta Summers; halfbrothers, Donald and Danny Summers, Billy Gray; nieces, Kimberly Jacinton, Spotswood, N.J., Carol Walker, Blacksburg, Sierra Summers, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, Pastor Robert Morey
BURIAL: Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, W.Va.
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
GRACE W. MILES
GASTONIA - Grace Williams Miles, 85, 1033 Ridge Ave., died April 11, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Davidson County, daughter of the late Ed S. and Alva Barlow Williams, wife of the late William Edward Miles, mother of the late Clyde Eugene Miles, sister of the late Hubert, Trayham and Ruby Louise Williams, preceded in death by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, charter member of Linwood Church of God, member and Sunday school teacher for 64 years, member of Salvation Army Home League Ladies, Guys and Dolls, Lucille Tatum Home Extension Club, Martha Goebel’s Blind Club, Gaston Hobby Club, Young at Heart Club, Linwood Terrace Club, Share and Care County Council, City Council League of Mercy, Rhythm Band, Girl Scout leader for 17 years.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Oleeta and Charles Detter, Genee and Aaron Owen, Patricia and Elbert Clewis, Doris Maltba, Gastonia, Carol and Eric Crane, Bessemer City; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Joyce Miles, Melvin L. and Faye Miles, Gastonia, Ronnie K. Miles, Wilmington; brothers, Arthur R. and Clyde R. "Buddy" Williams; 31 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Linwood Church of God, Revs. H.D. Sustar, James Griffin, Ronnie Pendleton, Dorothy Lowery, Michael White, Maj. Jerry Lyles
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: At the home
PALLBEARERS: Timmy Clewis, Rob and Eric Jess Crane, David Martin, Jason, Jimmy and Scotty Miles, Kelly Owen, Ricky, Bobby and Michael Maltba, Chad Lewis
MEMORIALS: Church of God Orphanage, c/o Linwood Church of God, 830 S. Linwood Road, Gastonia 28052
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Geraldine B. Braswell
GASTONIA - Geraldine Boone Braswell, 69, 1329 W. Spencer Ave., died April 12, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Cabarrus County, daughter of the late Lloyd V. and Mae Bumgardner Boone, sister of the late Claude Boone and Pauline Towery, member of Advent Christian Church, retired from Wix Corporation after 44 years of service.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Clive Lee Braswell; daughters, Beverly Braswell, McAdenville, Kayren Carter, Tina Welch, Gastonia, Nena Sanderson, Charlotte; brother, Ralph Boone, Bessemer City; grandchildren, Eric Vollmer, Kobey and Kera Carter; great-grandchild, Kayla Vollmer
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Rev. Carl Otis
BURIAL: Long Creek Cemetery, Dallas
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home; other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: Ivey Braswell, Kelly and Kobey Carter, Montford Sanderson, Eric Vollmer, Ronnie Williams
