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Hazel Lazenby
STANLEY — Hazel Pauline Lazenby, 81, 2422 Old Highway 27, Mount Holly, died April 22, 2000, at Stanley Total Living Center.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John Sterling and Fannie Belle Thomas Lazenby, sister of the late Weldon Truett and Delbert Thomas Lazenby, and one infant sister, retired after 40 years with the N.C. Teachers and State Employees Association where she was a newsstand operator in the Gastonia Post Office, lifelong member of East Baptist Church, Gastonia, former Sunday School teacher, nursery worker, member of the W.M.U., member of Blind and Visually Disabled Club of N.C., graduate of Frank L. Ashley High School in Gastonia, instrumental in raising several nieces and nephews.
SURVIVORS: Nephews, Richard Lazenby, Myrtle Beach, S.C., David Lazenby, Bessemer City, Daniel Lazenby, Charlotte, Michael Lazenby, Tallasahatchee, Ala.; nieces, Susan L. Hook, Bessemer City, Lisa L. Champion, Mount Holly, Pamela L. Groves, Gastonia; great nephews and great nieces
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia, Dr. Robert Winecoff
PALLBEARERS: Nephews
VISITATION: 9:30-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Ward Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Lions Club of Charlotte, General Delivery Eagle Lake Dr., Charlotte 28212; or P.O. Box 39, Sherrils Ford, 28673
Moena C. Cody
GASTONIA — Moena Cochran Cody, 77, 3323 Goble St., died April 16, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Swain County, daughter of the late Rev. Henry and Judy Bowers Cochran, wife of the late Harvey J. Cody, mother of the late Bonnie Clark, sister of the late David and Floyd Cochran, Jodie Waldroup, member of Mount Carmel Free Will Baptist Church, York, S.C.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Robert H. Cody, Thomasville, Rev. John Cody, York, S.C., Harvey Cody, Gastonia; daughter, Judy Kennedy, Mount Holly; brother, Lee Cochran, Bryson City; sister, Lottie Barker, Bryson City; 12 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Held Tuesday, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Dr. Gary Berry
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Brendle Cemetery, Bryson City
VISITATION: At the home
PALLBEARERS: Varnal, Raymond and Michael Cochran, Dick Barker, Bill and Leonard Waldroup
MEMORIALS: Mount Carmel Free Will Baptist Church, 2095 Sutton Springs Road, York, S.C. 29745
Eunice C. Darnell
GASTONIA — Eunice Jewell Crisp Darnell, 84, died April 18, 2000, at Alexandria Place.
She was a native of Bowman, Ga., daughter of the late Isom and Minnie McCuley Crisp, wife of the late William Parker Darnell, sister of the late Arthur, Henry and Polk Jr. Crisp, member of Lincolnton Church of God, retired from J.P. Stevens Co.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Billy Paul and Myrna Darnell, Dallas; daughter, Willie Mae Christopher, Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnny and Letha Crisp, Belmont, Hershel and Marjorie Crisp, Ranlo; sister, Maybell Gardner, Ranlo; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Ranlo Church of God, Revs. Ronald Martin, Steve Darnell, Sam Crisp, Jack Ford
BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
PALLBEARERS: Tony and Pat Robinson, Bobby Ray Christopher
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Mamie D. Gourley
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Mamie D. Gourley, 77, 270 Max Jett Road, died April 18, 2000, at Hillview Health Center, Elizabethton, Tenn.
She was a lifelong resident of Carter County, daughter of the late Walter and Maude Lyons Shepherd, wife of the late David C. Gourley, preceded in death by one brother and two sisters, retired cook from Milligan College, member of Oak Grove Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Son, Rickey L. Gourley, Gastonia; daughter, Sharon Leach, Johnson City; brother, Dick Shepherd, Greenville, S.C.; sisters, Pauline Hill and Dorothy Tipton, Johnson City; grandchildren, Kim and Todd Leach, Johnson City; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 8 p.m. Thursday, Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Revs. Jerry Stout and Willie Justice
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Friday, Happy Valley Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, funeral home, other times at the home of Sharon Leach, 169 Leach Road
PALLBEARERS: Calvin and Eddie Tipton, Brice and Darrel Willocks, Jim, Steve and Bruce Hill, Larry Leach
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Clay Leach and Ralph Willocks
James R. Cunningham
CHARLOTTE — James Richard Cunningham, 33, 2212 Buckholder Road, died April 17, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center.
He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late James Edward Cunningham, vehicle inspector, member of Paw Creek Memorial Four Square Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Rhonda Beacham Cunningham; son, James Eric Cunningham, Charlotte; daughter, Lauren Michelle Cunningham, Charlotte; mother, Nancy Garmon Cunningham, Mount Holly; sisters, Deborah Ammons Mayhew, Angela Jean Cunningham, Mount Holly; brothers, Eddie Joe Cunningham, Gastonia; Timothy Wayne Cunningham, Iron Station, Michael Shannon Wheat, Mount Holly
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Paw Creek Memorial Four Square Church, Rev. Earl Combs
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly
PALLBEARERS: Bobby Brumley, Barry Hoover, Mack Gant, John Nall, James Sanders, Butch Whitworth
CONDOLENCES: May be sent via Internet to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
MEMORIALS: Cunningham Family, c/o Woodlawn Funeral Home, 375 Woodlawn Ave., Mount Holly 28120
Sue Perry
GROVER — Sue Perry, 59, 313 Mallard Drive, died April 17, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late L.J. and Irene Page Perry, member of New Buffalo Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Brothers, Donnie and Ricky Perry, Grover; sister, Marlene Houser, Kings Mountain
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, New Buffalo Baptist Church, Rev. Tim Hardin
BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home, other times at the home of Donnie and Ricky Perry, 315 Mallard Drive
Linda M. Berry
WORCESTER, Mass. — Linda M. Berry, 51, 88 Russell St., died April 14, 2000, at Umass Medical Center.
She was a native of Clover, S.C., daughter of the late Haskell and Mozelle Watson Berry, lived in Worcester for many years, graduated from Commerce High School and Holliston Junior College, receptionist at Umass Medical Center for many years, member of Christ Tabernacle Apostolic Church where she taught Sunday school, active member of the Call to Prayer Ministry, published The Lamb, a Christian newspaper, co-founded Christians Fighting Cancer Support Group.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Mozelle Watson Berry, Worcester; sons, Todd A. Berry, Houston, Texas, Jonathan A. and James M. Berry, Worcester; daughter, Tawana L. Berry-Wright, Worcester; brother, Carl H. Berry, Manacors, Va.; sisters, Hazel D. Berry, Phyllis J. Berry, Worcester, Terry D. Starnes, Clover; five grandsons
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Thursday, Green Pond United Methodist Church, Rev. Amiri Hooker
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church, other times at the home of Terry Berry Starnes, Zion Church Road, Clover
ARRANGEMENTS: Generation Funeral Home
Sallie B. Lee
GASTONIA —Sallie Ann Baucom Lee, 52, 189 Valleydale Drive, died April 17, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late William B. and Ruby Barras Baucom Sr.
SURVIVORS: Son, Edward McKinnley Lee Jr., Gastonia; daughter, Lee Baucom Hunt, St. Paul’s; sisters, Mary Ann Baucom, Helen Tweed, Gastonia, Marie Thomas, Clover, S.C.; brothers, Jimmy and Bill Baucom, Gastonia; grandchildren, Amber Nelson and Brittney Hunt
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1 p.m. Thursday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. William Calvert
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Bob Fowler, Craig Hunt, Henry Nocom, Rob Smith, Mike and Mikey Thomas
Jessie R. Duke
DURHAM — Jessie Rudisill Duke, 77, Northwood Nursing Center, formerly of Lincolnton, died April 16, 2000.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Evan and Carrie Jenkins Rudisill, wife of the late Thomas C. Duke, grandmother of the late Liz Wurm, retired teacher, member of First United Methodist Church, Lincolnton, 3rd generation member of Order of Eastern Star, activist in community concerns, documented her family genealogy, graduate of Lincolnton High School and Greensboro College with a double major in music and education while on full scholarship, world traveler.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Thomas C. III and Karen Duke, Raleigh; daughters and son-in-law, Mary and Robert Wurm, Durham, Jane Duke, Milwaukee, Wis.; brothers, Donald and Frank Rudisill, Lincolnton, David Rudisill, Huntsville, Ala.; grandchildren, Lucas and Sam Elsner, Kelly and Erin Duke
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Revs. Carroll Lindsey, Harold Leatherman
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Main St., Lincolnton 28092 or Triangle Hospice, 1804 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Suite 112, Durham 27707
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
