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James W. Flowers
BESSEMER CITY — James Walter Flowers, 68, 5339 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., died Aug. 6, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Gilbert and May Scruggs Flowers, Army veteran of Korean Conflict, member of Mount Beulah Baptist Church, Cherryville, retired owner and operator of Flowers Ceiling Co., Shirley’s Restaurant.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Shirley Johnson Flowers; sons, Randy Flowers, Bessemer City, Ronnie of Kings Mountain, Roger of Colorado Springs; daughters, Sandra Sellers, Kings Mountain, Phyllis Hasian, Fort Mill, S.C.; brothers, Frank and Calvin Flowers, Atlanta, Grier Flowers, York, S.C., A.B. Flowers, Cherryville, Harry Flowers, Bessemer City; sisters, Lillie Ann Justice, Norfolk Va., Connie Rutledge, Gastonia, Louise Davenport, Greenville, S.C.; seven grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mt. Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Chaplain Barry Morris
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, other times at the home
MEMORIALS: Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28054
Bobby D. Lankford
SHELBY — Bobby Dean Lankford, 66, 103 Lake Street, Apt. 5, died Aug. 6, 1999, at Hospice of Wendover.
He was a native of Gastonia, son of the late Raymond Timothy and Ollie Mae Goins Lankford, Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 32, N. Miami, Fla.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Peggy S. Lankford; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah E. and Diego Perez, Hilaleah, Fla.; brother, John D. Lankford, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister, Joyce L. Short and Jean Lankford, Shelby; grandchildren, Christopher and Brian Perez
FUNERAL: 5 p.m. Sunday, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
VISITATION: Following service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Wendover, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
Mary T. Beck
SHELBY — Mary Turner Beck, 92, Hospice of Wendover, formerly of Sterling House, also formerly of Graham, died Aug. 6, 1999, at her residence.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Forest and Lottie Hopper Turner, wife of the late Samuel C. Beck, sister of the late Ben F. and Billy S. Turner, retired elementary school teacher in Cleveland and Alamance Counties, member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, First Baptist Church, Graham, former Sunday school teacher and W.M.U. President.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Hal L. Turner, Taylors, S.C.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Lutz-Austell Funeral Home, Rev. David Gordon, Dr. Don Wilson
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Wendover, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
Jerome Pendergrass
GASTONIA — Jerome Pendergrass, 51, 611 Devonwood Court, died Aug. 6, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
ARRANGEMENTS: Wright Funeral Home
John S. Alexander
PENSACOLA, FLA. — John Stanley "Stan" Alexander, 54, died July 31, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Charlotte, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Grady I. Alexander, graduate of West Charlotte High School, 1963, received bachelor’s degree from Johnson C. Smith University, 1967, made efforts to ensure equality by becoming involved with voter registrations, voter education, legislation surrounding voter’s rights and the Civil Rights Movement, Fundraising and Marketing Consultant, Political Campaign Manager, Manager of Community Relations, former Director of the National Conference of Black Mayors, served in American Peace Corps in India, served on Cities in Schools Board of Directors, United Negro College Fund Fundraising Committee, National Association of Blacks in Energy, United Way of Greater New Orleans-Loaned Executive, Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors, New Orleans, Metro Area Committee, Hotel Dieu Hospital Committee, recieved the NAACP Community Service Award, National Conference of Black Mayors Appreciation Award, NAACP Corporate Award for Minority Business Development, Certificate of Merit for oustanding service by the mayor of New Orleans, Arkansas Traveler Award in 1991 from then Arkansas governor Bill Clinton, recognized as one of the Who’s Who in Black Corporate New Orleans in his position as Manager of Community Relations for Energy Corporation.
SURVIVORS: Son, Richard L. Alexander; daughters and son-in-law, Rava A. and William Colby, Regina L. Alexander; former wife, Carolyn Wallace Alexander, Charlotte; god-daughter, Samantha Clark, Pensacola; god-son, Stephen Walker, New Orleans; brothers, Leonard and Grady Alexander, Charlotte, William Alexander, Clover, S.C.; great aunt, Ina Jackson, Clover; aunt, Iola Smith, Columbus, Ohio; uncles, Tracey Moore, Gastonia, Bennie Moore, Smyrna, S.C.; nephews, nieces, cousins, "adopted" sons and daughters, many dear friends
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, St. James Methodist Church, Clover, Revs. Keith Hunter and Tyrone Moore
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Generations Funeral Home
Annie M. Knox
GASTONIA — Annie Marie Knox, died July 31, 1999.
She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late Tommy Knox Jr.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Shalanda Brice, Gastonia; brother, Tommy Knox, Charlotte; mother, Mary M. Knox, Gastonia; aunts, uncles and cousins
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Mount Hebrem Baptist Church, Lowell
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: Family will receive friends at 214 N. Highland St., Gastonia
ARRANGEMENTS: Charlotte Mortuary
Thomas G. Self
GASTONIA — Thomas Glenn Self, 78, 1003 East Eighth Ave., died Aug. 6, 1999, at Courtland Terrace.
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Thomas Lloyd Abernathy
MOUNT HOLLY – Thomas Lloyd Abernathy, 78, 1622 Kelly Road, died Aug. 7, 1999, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late James Franklin and Lillie Mae Rhyne Abernathy, Army veteran of World War II, retired from Gaston County Dye after 30 years of service, member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Lillian Edwards Abernathy; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy Dennis and Patsy Sadler Abernathy, Mount Holly; daughter and son-in-law, Janet Elizabeth and Dennis Joe Bumgardner, Alexis; grandchildren and spouses, Lorie B. and Charles Hamrick, Amy A. and Bill Brooks, Brent and Brian Bumgardner; great-grandchild, Jared Hamrick; sisters, Martha Jane Richter, Jacksonville, Carey Hollowell, Raleigh FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Monday, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Thomas Hogan BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley MEMORIALS: Hickory Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 3717 Hickory Grove Road, Gastonia 28056 or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Virgil Hamrick
SPENCER MOUNTAIN – Virgil "Spud" Hamrick, 60, 153 Pharr Blvd., died Aug. 7, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. ARRANGEMENTS: McLean and Son Funeral Home, Gastonia
Rubye Dent Rhyne
GASTONIA – Rubye Dent Rhyne, 91, 1351 Robinwood Road, 125B Covenant Village, died Aug. 7, 1999, at home. She was the daughter of the late William Emmett Dent and Carrie Elizabeth Hixon, wife of the late Miles Hoffman Rhyne, worked with Gaston County as a registrar for more than 25 years, civic and community leader, member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. SURVIVORS: Daughters and son-in-law, June Rhyne and William M. Herndon, Kings Mountain, Pat Rhyne Thomas, Chapel Hill; grandchildren, H. Spears Mullen, Raleigh, Julia Rhyne Hart, Chappaqua, N.Y., Patrick McKay Mullen, Gastonia, Mason Page Thomas III, Charlotte, Ann Thomas Neal, Charlotte, Elizabeth Thomas Kelly, Farrington Village, Garland Thomas Hattman, Durham; eight great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Lutheran Chapel Church, Rev. Michael Frye BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 2-3 p.m. today, Covenant Village PALLBEARERS: Spears and Patrick Mullen, Page Thomas III, Lewis Hart III, Douglas Neal, Paul Kelly, K.C. Hattman MEMORIALS: Lutheran Chapel Church, 700 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28054 or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053 ARRANGEMENTS: McLean and Son Funeral Directors
Blaine Aderholdt Dellinger
CHERRYVILLE – Blaine Aderholdt Dellinger, 78, 105 S. Mulberry St., died Aug. 7, 1999, at home. ARRANGEMENTS: Cherryville Funeral Home
Thomas Glenn Self
GASTONIA – Thomas Glenn Self, 78, 1003 E. Eighth Ave., died Aug. 6, 1999, at Courtland Terrace. He was a native of Cherryville, son of the late Phillip T. and Susan Crowder Self, father of the late Rita Self Kane, brother of the late Hunter, Ralph and Clyde Self, Blanche Barrett and Bess Mauney, member of South Marietta Street Baptist Church, deacon emeritus, former Sunday School teacher, house and grounds committee, coached Royal Ambassadors softball team, Army veteran of World War II, retired customer service representative for PYA Monarch. SURVIVORS: Wife, Rachel Beam Self; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Glenn Self Jr. and Karen, York, S.C.; sister, Ruth Baxter, Fayetteville, Ga.; grandchildren, Frankie Mobley, Taylorsville, Greg and Brad Self, York, Angela Spencer, Charlotte; great-grandchild, Dillon Mobley GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. John D. Ashworth VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home PALLBEARERS: Greg and Brad Self, Joe West, Joe Barett, Steve Baxter, Walter Payne Jr., Frankie Mobley HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Claude Schlagenhauf, Claude Hollingsworth, Dave Pegram, Paul Moss, deacons of South Marietta Street Baptist Church MEMORIALS: South Marietta Street Baptist Church, 911 S. Marietta St., Gastonia or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia
Albert V. Ledford
ICARD – Albert V. Ledford, 92, of Icard, died Aug. 6, 1999, at home. He was a native of Hayesville, son of the late Ralph W. and Effie R. Ledford, brother of the late Fred, Boyd and Dean Ledford, Belle Taylor and Estelle Bumgardner, father of the late James Lloyd Ledford, retired minister of several Baptist churches, attended Gardner Webb College, 1994 graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, avid golfer, member of First Baptist Church, Hildebran. SURVIVORS: Wife, Ida Sue Faulkner Ledford; daughter and son-in-law, Naomi and Ernest Travis, Hickory; sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Shirley Ledford, Icard, Leonard and Linda Ledford, Connelly Springs, Douglas and Jan Ledford, Maiden, Richard and Jenny Ledford, Gainesville, Ga., William "Bill" and Sissy Ledford, Lincolnton, Cecil and Donna Ledford, Claremont; sister, Bonnie Johnson, Brevard; brother, James "Jay" Ledford, Gastonia; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Hildebran BURIAL: Church cemetery PALLBEARERS: Randy, Mickey, Kevin, Clay and Billy Ledford, Mark Travis MEMORIALS: Rev. A.V. Ledford Scholarship Fund, Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, Hendersonville ARRANGEMENTS: Catawba Funeral Home
Jimmie Delores Fox Kester
GASTONIA – Jimmie Delores Fox Kester, 65, 202 W. Second Ave., Apt. 1, died Aug. 7, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Samuel Amos and Gladys Marie King Fox, sister of the late Jerry Fox and Betty Baugh. SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Robin Kester, Bessemer City, James Andrew and Karen Kester, Buena Park, Calif.; brothers, Bobby Fox, Shelby, Bill Fox, Gastonia; sister, Mary Jo Digh, Gastonia; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 3 p.m. Monday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. D.R. Shortridge VISITATION: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Carothers Funeral Home
Bobby L. Sanders Sr.
BESSEMER CITY – Bobby L. Sanders Sr., 706 W. Alabama Ave., died Aug. 6, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia
Joseph Andrew Kitchen
BELMONT – Joseph Andrew Kitchen, 420 Lincoln St., died Aug. 6, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia
Ernest Davis
BLACKSBURG, S.C. – Ernest Davis, 82, 277 Tribal Road, died Aug. 6, 1999, at Mary Black Hospital. ARRANGEMENTS: Gordon Mortuary, Blacksburg
William A. Walker
KINGS MOUNTAIN – William Arthur Walker, 86, of Magnolia Drive, Morganton, formerly of Kings Mountain, died Aug. 7, 1999, at Britthaven Nursing Center. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Joseph Allen and Julia Hartsoe Walker, husband of the late Lela Clark Walker, brother of the late Paul and Horace Walker, retired from textile industry, member of Central United Methodist Church, Kings Mountain. SURVIVORS: Sister, Martha DeVenny, Cherryville; nieces and nephews GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Mountain Rest Cemetery, Rev. Harrison Hinson VISITATION: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, Harris Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Charity of donor’s choice
Hayward Adams
CLOVER, S.C. – Hayward Adams, 59, 727 Kings Mountain St., died Aug. 4, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Eldred and Bertha Boyd Adams, employed at Four Leaf Textile, member of New Home AME Zion Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Amy Cassell Adams; son, Hayward Adams Jr., Clover; daughter, Tammie Caldwell, Gastonia; sisters, Pansy Anderson, Rock Hill, S.C., Elmira Anderson, Gastonia, Sarah Miller, New York, Gloria Agurs, York, S.C., Catherine Williams, Rock Hill; brothers, Rev. Walter Adams, Gastonia, Ivory Lee Adams, Rock Hill; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Monday, New Home AME Zion Church, York, Dr. C.J. Jenkins and Rev. Billy Tate BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: Half-hour before service, church, other times at the home ARRANGEMENTS: Generation Funeral Home
Fairy Bridges Bradley
GASTONIA – Fairy Bridges Bradley, 95, 601 E. Sixth Ave., died Aug. 7, 1999, at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Dial and Mary Wiggins Bridges, wife of the late George Monroe Bradley, mother of the late George M. "Jim" Bradley Jr., Larry and Dick Bradley, member of South Marietta Street Baptist Church for more than 60 years, homemaker. SURVIVORS: Son, William R. Bradley, Gastonia; daughters, Lucille Friday, Gastonia, Gecoulia Smith, Hickory, Pa., Faye Altman, Gastonia; sisters, Gener Tugman, Charlotte, Fola Walker, Shelby; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, South Marietta Street Baptist Church, Rev. John Ashworth BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday, church PALLBEARERS: Berkley Altman Jr., Billy, Mike, Rick, Ted and Tom Bradley, Brian Smith, Gordon Russell MEMORIALS: South Marietta Street Baptist Church, 911 S. Marietta St., Gastonia 28052 ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service Southside Chapel
