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Walter W. Crawford
DALLAS — Walter William Crawford, 55, 428 S. College St., died April 29, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Earl Alexander Crawford, brother of the late Eugene and Billy Dean Crawford, member of Dallas Four Square Gospel Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Susan Dameron Crawford, Chester, S.C.; mother, Ruby Keever Crawford, Gastonia; sons, Shad and Mike Crawford, Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Allen Manns, Stanley; stepchildren, Charles and Ricky McWaters, Ann Smith, Tammy Morton, Chester, Victoria Bingham, Dallas; sister, Juanita Vernon, Dallas; former wife, Carolyn Crawford Holland, Gastonia; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five nephews and two nieces
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Dallas Four Square Gospel Church, Rev. Buddy Manns
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia
ARRANGEMENTS: Dallas Funeral Home
ADELLE S. FOSTER
LOWELL — Adelle Sherrill Foster, 86, Ford Road, died May 1, 2000, at Stanley Total Living Center, Stanley.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Walter and Della Clark Sherrill, wife of the late Bascom Carlton Foster, grandmother of the late Martha Diane Foster, sister of the late Vernon and Marion Sherrill, Mary Cobb, Ozelle Roberts, Louise Barnhill, a homemaker, member of First United Methodist Church, McAdenville.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Carl Lee Foster Sr., Joe Foster Sr., Roger Reed Foster Sr., Lowell; brother, David Sherrill, Belmont; sister, Novella Sherrill, Bonno, S.C.; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; six step-great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Sidney Epperson
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: At the home of Roger and Kathy Foster, 913 Ford Road, Lowell
"Daisie" Griffin
FORT MILL, S.C. — Ora Mae "Daisie" Johnson Griffin, 79, 510 Molly Place, Kings Mountain, formerly of Fort Mill, died May 1, 2000, at Beverly Health Care Center, Rock Hill.
She was a native of Boone, daughter of the late Bill and Elizabeth Miller Johnson, wife of the late John Parks Griffin, sister of the late Dewy Johnson, a homemaker, member of Fort Mill Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Jerry St. Clair, Fort Mill, David St. Clair, Rock Hill; daughters, Reba Kieck, Gastonia, Patricia Gillespie, Kings Mountain, Johnnie Mae Pittman, Mary and Kathy Griffin, Fort Mill; sisters, Ethel Ragan, Newton, Thelma Edmister, Boone, Eula Griffin, Fort Mill; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Fort Mill Church of God, Rev. David Kemp, Pastor Michael White
BURIAL: Grandview Memorial Park, Rock Hill
VISITATION: At the home of Johnnie Mae Pittman, 127 Web Mills Drive; condolences may be sent via e-mail to wolfefuneral@fmtc.net
MEMORIALS: Alzheimer’s Association, Mid-State Chapter, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, S.C. 29202
ARRANGEMENTS: Wolfe Funeral Home
Walter W. Crawford
DALLAS — Walter William Crawford, 55, 428 S. College St., died April 29, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Earl Alexander, brother of the late Eugene and Billy Dean Crawford, member of Dallas Four Square Gospel Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Susan Dameron Crawford, Chester, S.C.; mother, Ruby Keever Crawford, Gastonia; sons, Shad and Mike Crawford, Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Allen Manns, Stanley; stepchildren, Charles and Ricky McWaters, Ann Smith, Tammy Morton, Chester; sister, Juanita Vernon, Dallas; former wife, Carolyn Crawford Holland, Gastonia; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five nephews and two nieces
FUNERAL: Held Tuesday, Dallas Four Square Gospel Church, Rev. Buddy Manns
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia
ARRANGEMENTS: Dallas Funeral Home
Ruthel P. Robinson
LINCOLNTON — Ruthel Beulah Plyler Robinson, 91, formerly of 1437 N. Franklin St., Ranlo, died May 2, 2000, at Brian Center Nursing Home, Lincolnton.
She was a native of Madison County, daughter of the late James N. and Maggie Woody Price, wife of the late Charles Plyler and Archie Robinson, sister of the late Berlin Price, retired from Burlington Industries after 45 years.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, James K. and Mary Black, Newport News,Va., Thomas H. and Edith Black, Monroe, Ronald "Gene" Black, Gastonia; sister, Margaret Poor, Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren, Patricia, Keith and Ronald Steven Black; several great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Thursday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Reavis Fox, Dr. Michael Frye
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Ward Funeral Home, Gastonia, other times at the home of Ronald Gene Black, 2460 Shaw Ave., Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Charity of donor’s choice
ROGER G. STROUPE
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Roger Glenn Stroupe, 55, 528 Sparrow Springs Road, died May 1, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Marshall Stroupe.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Myrtle Wilson Stroupe, Kings Mountain; daughter, Jamie Stroupe, Gastonia; brothers, Buddy Stroupe, Gastonia; Belvin and Brian Stroupe, Kings Mountain; sisters, Peggy Picklesimer, Claudette Martin, Gastonia, Patsy Pruitt, Kings Mountain
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Thursday, Mountain Rest Cemetery, Rev. Roy Dean Clark
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
MEMORIALS: Rusty Ellis, David and Mark Pruitt, Abraham and David Ruff, Joey Stroupe
Sarah S. Harvey
STANLEY — Sarah Elizabeth Spargo Harvey, 80, Stanley Total Living Center, formerly of Kings Court, Gastonia, died May 6, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Asbury and Nancy Beauchamp Spargo, wife of the late John Mitchell Harvey Sr., sister of the late Howard, Wilfred and Paul Spargo, a 1935 graduate of Ashley High School, patron of the Little Theater of Gastonia, member of East Baptist Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and John M. Harvey Jr., Gastonia, Steve and Patricia Wray Harvey, Kingsport, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Henry Musard, Cary, Nancy and Robert Starnes, Winston-Salem; grandchildren, Henry A. Musard IV, Atlanta, Christopher Musard, Columbus, Ohio, Nicole and Shannon Wright, Beth Ann Harvey, Gastonia, Jennifer and Karen Harvey, Kingsport, Barrett and Jon Hill, Winston-Salem; great-granddaughter, Chloe Wilson-Mousard, Columbus; brother, Haymore Spargo, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Dr. Robert Winecoff
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home
MEMORIALS: East Baptist Church, 114 N. Church St., Gastonia 28054
Lila L. Watts
RANLO — Lila Lowe Watts, 90, died May 6, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John Wesley and Gertrude McInnis Lowe, sister of the late Ralph, Vernon and Roy Lowe, Pearl Green, member of Maylo United Methodist Church since 1924, member and former president of Susanna Wesley Sunday School Class, Faith Circle, Seniors in Action, Maylo’s Woman of the Year in 1994, when she received her life membership pin, former member of Good Samaritan Club.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 71 years, Wright Earl Watts; son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Carole Watts, Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Madeline and Jerry Canipe, Gastonia; sister, Margaret Dickerson, Gastonia; grandchildren, Jerrianne C. Pyles, Sharon C. Beck, David Canipe, Darren and Derek Watts, Nicole W. Carter; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kaity, Jeremy and Meredith Pyles, Josh, Mandi and Austin Beck, Josh and Madison Carter, Will Canipe
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Maylo United Methodist Church, Rev. Jim Eastin
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, McLean Funeral Directors
PALLBEARERS: Darren and Derek Watts, David Canipe, Ed Pyles, Alan Beck, Brett Carter, Steve Smith
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Susanna Wesley Sunday School Class, Larry Pendleton, Virgil Passmore, Jim Elmore, Doug Carpenter
MEMORIALS: Maylo United Methodist Church, 1900 Spencer Mountain Road, Ranlo 28054
Donald L. Smith
MOUNT HOLLY — Donald Lenwood Smith, 61, 303 Ridge Drive, died May 6, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
He was a native of Kinston, son of the late Charles Ranson and Mildred Campbell Smith, retired from Duke Power Co., veteran of the National Guard Reserves, member of the Lunch Bunch, Lakewood Golf Course.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Doris Rumple Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Mary Beth Smith, Charlotte, Brian Smith, Mount Holly, Chuck and Amy Smith, Belmont; grandchildren, Amy, Stevie and Elizabeth Tackett, Jordon and Hunter Smith
FUNERAL: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly, Rev. Glenn Flowe
BURIAL: Forest Lawn West, Charlotte
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Heart Society of Gaston County, 220 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052 or American Lung Association, 3305 SE 16th Ave., Hickory 28601
Opal D. Breese
MOUNT HOLLY — Opal Rita Dahn Breese, 78, formerly of 208 Madison Drive, died May 6, 2000, at the Stanley Total Living Center.
She was a native of Erie, Pa., daughter of the late Edward and Julia Dahn, wife of the late Thomas F. Breese, mother of the late John Breese, sister of the late Edward Dahn, retired accountant, worked with the Department of Social Services, member of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church, Belmont, avid bowler and golfer.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Thomas F. Breese Jr., Erie, Edward W. Breese, Mount Holly, Gary H. Breese, Warren, Pa., Robert J. Breese, North East, Pa.; daughter, Sandra B. Hayward, Seattle, Wash.; sister, Judy Fulton, Scottsdale, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: Later in Erie
MEMORIALS: Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church, 503 N. Main St., Belmont 28012
ARRANGEMENTS: Woodlawn Funeral Home
