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Doyel Richards
BELMONT - Doyel Harrison Richards, 84, 2055 S. Point Road, died May 26, 2000, in Gastonia. He was a native of Fannin County, Ga., son of the late John Burton and Estie Naoma Cole Richards, husband of the late Mary Ida Richards and first wife Miriam Richards, Army veteran of World War II, retired as sergeant after 23 years, retired from Burlington Industries, Cramerton, where he worked for a clean up crew; attended Sunset Forest Baptist Church, Mount Holly
SURVIVORS: Son, Johnny Richards, Winston-Salem; brothers, Narvil Z. Richards, Belmont, Millard Edwin Richards, Gastonia; sister, Tiny Austeen Bowers, Belmont; step sons, Henry Richardson, South Carolina, Harry and Johnny Loftin, North Carolina; grandchildren, Shelby Richards, Greensboro, Jacob and B.J. Richards, Winston-Salem PRECEDED IN DEATH: Sister, Edna Bell
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Revs. Tony Brazen and James E. Nichols
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home; other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: United States Army Honor Guard
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Johnny, Robbie, Bobby, Melvin and Leon Richards, Mike Isaac, Glenn Melton
MEMORIALS: Goshen Freewill Baptist Church, 1300 W. Catawba Ave. Extension, Mount Holly 28120
Bobby H. Wilson
GASTONIA - Bobby Howard Wilson, 63, 4200 Glenbriar, died May 26, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Wayne H. Wilson, husband of the late Clara Haney Wilson, owner-operator of Wilson Home Improvement.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Teresa Wilson, Clover, S.C., Cameron and Dana Wilson, Gastonia, Randy Wilson, the home; daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Kevin Bowen, Lincolnton; mother, Ruth Burdette Wilson, Kings Mountain; brothers, Billy Wilson, Kings Mountain, Charles Wilson, Gastonia, Jimmy Wilson, Charlotte, Junior Wilson, Smyrna, S.C.; sister, Betty Summitt, Bessemer City; grandchildren, Angie Wilson-Stiles, Holly and Patrick Bowen, Michael, Bailey and Christina Wilson
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Rev. Steve Akers
BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Kevin Bowen, Eric Crane, Darren Ledford, Calvin Stiles, Curtis Summitt, Kenneth Wilson
Lois Wilkinson
MOUNT HOLLY - Lois Watson Wilkinson, 85, 104 Gaddis Drive, died May 26, 2000, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Ewell and Sara Davis Wilkinson, retired textile employee, member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Edward Franklin Wilkinson, Mount Holly; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Rev. H.L. Talbert
INTERMENT: Moore’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, funeral home; e-mail condolences to
Laura Y. Wilson
MAIDEN - Laura Young Wilson, 77, 5135 Anderson Mt. Road, died May 25, 2000, at Brian Center, Lincolnton. She was a native of Clearfield County, Pa., daughter of the late Elbridge and Marion Crainey Young, a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Ernest F. Wilson; sons, Carl Wilson, Liberty, S.C., Paul Wilson, Maiden; daughter, Norma Cooley, Salem, Va.; brothers, Elmer Young, Bentley Creek, Pa., Ansel Young, Elmira, N.Y., Harold Young, Camp Hill, Pa.; eight grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Long Shoals Wesleyan Church, Dr. Ronald Haithcock, body will be placed in church one hour before service
Virginia P. Luck
CHARLOTTE - Virginia Padgett Luck, 75, 311 Alberto St., died May 24, 2000, at home. She was a native of Greenville, S.C., daughter of the late Clarence E. Sr. and Estelle Newman Padgett, began work as air hostess with TWA Airlines in 1946, worked 10 years and became senior hostess, traveled the world, part of first commercial airline flight into post-war Germany.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Herbert S. Luck; daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Susan L. Luck and Don Leonard, Charlotte; granddaughter, Celia Luck-Leonard; sisters, Johnette Whitley, Kannapolis, Sarah Bumgardner, Stanley; brothers, Jerry Padgett, Summerville, S.C., Perry Padgett, Fayetteville, Ga., Charles Padgett, Graham preceded in death BY: Brother, Clarence E. "Vic" Padgett Jr.; sister, Patricia Padgett Davis
MEMORIAL SERVICE: To be held at later date
MEMORIALS: Virginia Luck Memorial Fund, Nature Museum, c/o Susan Luck, 1201 Aylesford Road, Charlotte 28211
ARRANGEMENTS: Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis
KEZIA E. ROBERTSON
BESSEMER CITY— Kezia Evans Robertson, 64, 704 Highway 161, died May 23, 2000, at Century Care, Gastonia. She was daughter of the late Rev. Eddie Evans Sr. and Hannah Callahan Evans, member of Washington Missionary Baptist Church, Waco, member and supporter of NAACP for several years.
SURVIVORS: Son, Leonard M. McMullen; daughters, Mrs. Christian K. Wilson, Doreen P. Tyler, Christina Robertson; sister, Rosa Shank, Connecticut; brothers, Rev. Eddie Evans Jr., Shelby, Rev. James T. Evans, Matthew Evans, Bessemer City preceded in death BY: Son, Roger McMullen; brothers, Dock W. and Pledger Evans
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Washington Missionary Baptist Church, Waco
VISITATION: One hour prior to service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Withrow’s Funeral Home, Kings Mountain
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetry
VISITATION: 6-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
Azlee S. Gaddis
GASTONIA - Azlee S. Gaddis, 91, 2329 Maplewood Drive, died May 26, 2000, at home. She was a native of Cherokee, wife of the late Carl Gaddis, daughter of the late Bob "Robert" and Callie Ashe Dockery, a homemaker, member of Ridge Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Arden and Nell Gaddis, Walt and Barbara Gaddis, Clinton and Sonya Gaddis, Ed Gaddis, Gastonia, Frank and Mildred Gaddis, Wayne and Mattie Gaddis, Hickory Grove, S.C., Andrew Gaddis, High Point; daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and Parks Stiles, Bessemer City, Grace and Fred Lee, Gastonia, Susie Crumbley, the home; brothers, Harvey Dockery, Murphy, J.B. and David Dockery, Thomasville, William Dockery, Atlanta; sisters, Kate Graves, Oregon, Nettie Ashe, Murphy, Pauline Self, Atlanta; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren preceded in death BY: Daughter, Thelma Forrester; seven brothers and sisters
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Linwood Church of God, Pastor Michael White, Rev. Chester Waters
INTERMENT: Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Fred Lee Jr., Shane King, Jeff Crumbley, Dale Stiles, Eddie and Rick Gaddis
Robert Cabaniss
SHELBY - Robert Cabaniss, 64, 2317 Chatfield Road, died May 26, 2000, at Hospice of Wendover. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Beatrice White Cabaniss, Doran Textiles worker, formerly worked at Glen-Raven Mills, Kings Mountain, member of Zion Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Annette Hawkins Cabaniss; son, Scott Cabaniss, Kings Mountain; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Clay Thompson, Kings Mountain; father, Malcolm D. Cabaniss Sr., Shelby; brother, M.D. Cabaniss Jr., Shelby; grandchildren, Sherri and Jason Cabaniss, Heather Thompson, Kings Mountain
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Dr. Randy Bridges, Rev. Russell Fitts
BURIAL: Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
David M. Risha Sr.
GASTONIA - David Michael Risha Sr., 56, 910 N. Broad St., died May 25, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Anton Assad Risha, member of Love Memorial Baptist Church, retired from Wix Corp. after 25 years of service, Air Force veteran.
SURVIVORS: Son, David Michael Risha Jr., Shelby; daughter, Gina Lynn Risha Morrison, Gastonia; mother, Ruby Murphy Risha, Gastonia; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph E. and Kay Risha, Gastonia; nephew, Jeremy Risha, Gastonia; niece, Allison Risha, Gastonia
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 4 p.m. today, Love Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. Patrick Latta
VISITATION: One hour before the service, church sanctuary; other times at the home of Joseph and Kay Risha, 2443 Sandhurst Court, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Love Memorial Baptist Church, 311 E. Walnut St., Gastonia 28054
ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain
Jo Sisk Wortman
GASTONIA - Jo Nell Sisk Wortman, 68, 720 Princess St., Gastonia, died May 26, 2000, at home. She was a native of Gastonia, wife of the late Alexander Julius Wortman, daughter of the late Sylvester and Mazel Brymer Sisk, member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Sunday school teacher,
SURVIVORS: Son, Mark Alexander Wortman, Gastonia; daughters, Frances Kay W. Spencer, Eva Beth W. Bullard, Janet Iris W. Mann, Gastonia; brother, Jenes Jackson Sisk, Gastonia; sister, Fay S. Summitt, Gastonia; grandchildren, Gary Alexander Spencer, Edward Daniel and Christopher Mark Bullard, David Shane Mann, Scott Alexander Wortman; great-grandchild, David Shane Mann Jr. preceded in death BY: grandchildren, Danny Ray Spencer Jr., Kandy Dannette Spencer
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Monday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Danny Ray Spencer
VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Shane Mann, Alexander Spencer, Wayne Gentry, Mark and Edward Bullard, Mark Wortman
MEMORIALS: Gaston Hospice, 260 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia 28054
Tessie Houser Tillman
SHELBY - Tessie Houser Tillman, 94, 509 Country Club Acres, died May 27, 2000, at home. She was a native of Lincoln County, wife of the late Atlas Wilbur Tillman, daughter of the late James T. and Roberta Gilmore Houser, co-owner of Tillman’s Supermarkets, member of Kadesh United Methodist Church, Lawndale.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Catherine Tillman, Shelby; sister, Thelma Dixon, Shelby; grandchildren, Terry McCartney, Eddie Tillman Jr., Clyde Beam Jr.; great-grandchildren and spouse, Ansley and Scott Champion, Holly Martin, Emily and Reid Tillman, Chet, Cameron and Mattie Beam preceded in death BY: Daughters, Doris Tillman Beam and Roberta Tillman
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, Kadesh United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lawndale, Rev. Steve Kiser
MEMORIALS: Kadesh United Methodist Church, 5701 Fallston Road, Lawndale 28090
ARRANGEMENTS: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
