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Kathleen B. Jackson
DALLAS Kathleen "Kat" Bell Jackson, 70, 610 Hester Drive, formerly of Cramerton, died Aug. 10, 1999, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late William and Julia Bell Sr., sister of the late Dorothy Hewett and Hattie Auten, worked at McAdenville Day Care, member of West Cramerton United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Charles Dixon, Gastonia, Cathey and Tim Davis, Clover, S.C.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev. W.W. and Mary Bell Jr., Rossville, Ga., Don and Nancy Bell, Charlotte; sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Clarence Holland, Gastonia; grandchildren, Charlie and Carson Dixon, Gastonia, Aaron and Taylor Davis, Clover FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, West Cramerton United Methodist Church, Revs. Sidney Epperson and Dick Mitchem BURIAL: Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Gastonia VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia MEMORIALS: West Cramerton United Methodist Church building fund, c/o Lolita Sherer, 130 Carrie Elizabeth Court, Gastonia 28056
Ralph Jones
YORK, S.C. Ralph Jones, 91, 611 Old Limestone Road, died Aug. 10, 1999, at Beverly Health Care Rest Home. He served in the Army in World War II and Korean Conflict, spinner in cotton textiles. SURVIVORS: Caregivers, Rick and Lisa Thomason FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Bratton Funeral Home, York, Rev. Miriam Mick MEMORIALS: Hospice Community Care, 325 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, S.C. 2930
Mable Whisnant
GASTONIA Mable Whisnant, 82, 314 N. Pryor St., died Aug. 10, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. ARRANGEMENTS: Martin Funeral Home
Connie R. Burris
GASTONIA Connie Rozzell Burris, 969 Cox Road, died Aug. 10, 1999, at Brian Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Stanley, daughter of the late Timothy and Annie McIntire Rozzell, sister of the late Carl, Frank, Thomas, Avery, Clyde and R.C. "Hall" Rozzell, Pearl R. Brown, Lillian R. Matthews and Edna R. McDowell, member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served as Sunday school superintendent, director of church training, Sunday school teacher, member of Janie White Missionary Group No. 1. SURVIVORS: Nephews, Haywood, Jerry, Marion A., Dr. Thomas C. and Charles Rozzell, Rev. Dr. Robert H., Eugene and Dillard McDowell; nieces, Artrue Pondo, Gloria R. Mathews, Annie R. Williams, Margaret Rozzell; special friend and caretaker, Mrs. Willie Mae "Bill" Ward FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Friendship Baptist Church, Rev. John McCollough BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: Martins Funeral Home
William Plampkin
GASTONIA William Plampkin, 79, 2424 Shartes Drive, died Aug. 11, 1999, at Belaire Health Care. ARRANGEMENTS: McLean and Son Funeral Home
George W. Brown
DALLAS George W. Brown, 83, 1124 Lower Dallas Road, died Aug. 11, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Charles and Minnie Long Brown, brother of the late Fred Brown, co-founder of Precision Comb Works Inc. in 1958 where he remained active until 1992, past president of his local CB Club, former member of the Gastonia Moose Lodge No. 1303. SURVIVORS: Wife, Nell Lynch Brown; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Cheryl Brown, Lake Wylie, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and James Carter, Lake Wylie; sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Garnet Smith, Bessemer City; grandsons, Larry "Skip" Brown II, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Wade "Bo" Brown, Lake Wylie, Eric Todd Carter, Charlotte; great-grandson, Noah Price Brown, Charlotte GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Friday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Sherman Branch, Sandra Gladden VISITATION: After service, cemetery MEMORIALS: Christian Braille Society or Heart Society of Gaston County, 220 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052 ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home
Robert Colvin
BESSEMER CITY Robert Colvin, 74, 507 E. Iowa Ave., died Aug. 11, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. MEMORIALS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
Connie R. Burris
GASTONIA Connie Rozzell Burris, 969 Cox Road, died Aug. 10, 1999, at Brian Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Stanley, daughter of the late Timothy and Annie McIntire Rozzell, wife of the late Wiley Burris, sister of the late Carl, Frank, Thomas, Avery, Clyde and R.C. "Hall" Rozzell, Pearl R. Brown, Lillian R. Matthews and Edna R. McDowell, member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served as Sunday school superintendent, director of church training, Sunday school teacher, member of Janie White Missionary Group No. 1. SURVIVORS: Nephews, Haywood, Jerry, Marion A., Dr. Thomas C. and Charles Rozzell, Rev. Dr. Robert H., Eugene and Dillard McDowell; nieces, Artrue Pondo, Gloria R. Mathews, Annie R. Williams, Margaret Rozzell; special friend and caretaker, Mrs. Willie Mae "Bill" Ward FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Friendship Baptist Church, Rev. John McCollough BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: Martins Funeral Home
Arthur L. Johnson
GASTONIA Arthur Lee "Ott" Johnson, 49, 3507 S. York Road, died Aug. 11, 1999, in Hendersonville. A native of Gaston County, son of the late Margie Mecum Johnson, brother of the late Gary and Robert Johnson, Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne, truck driver for Estes Motor Lines, Charlotte, member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle. SURVIVORS: Father, Jesse M. Johnson, Gastonia; Wife, Pearlie Dianne Simms Johnson; son, Gary Johnson, Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Casey and Marty Brooks, Kings Mountain; brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Patsy Johnson, Gastonia, Hugh and Penny Johnson, Gastonia; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Rev. Chuck Poole, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Josh and Brandon Brooks FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Souls Harbor Tabernacle, Gastonia, Revs. James Chambers and Chuck Poole BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Bobby R. Graves
CHERRYVILLE Bobby Ray Graves, 62, 500 Delview Road, died August 11, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. He was a native of Spartanburg County, S.C., son of the late Jesse Klah and C. Maude Brown Graves, self-employed carpenter and cabinet builder, member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Cherryville. SURVIVORS: Wife, Judy Kelly Graves, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie G. and Phillip Jolly, Cowpens, S.C.; brothers, Roy L. Graves, Bloomington, Minn., J. Cleon and Billy W. Graves, Inman, S.C.; sisters, Nancy G. Garland, Spartanburg, J. Marlene Shultz, Lincolnton; grandchildren, Darryl B. and Justin J. Jolly, Cowpens FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Jack Calloway BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Cherryville Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Oak Grove Baptist Church, 219 Tot Dellinger Road, Cherryville 28021
Robert D. Colvin Sr.
BESSEMER CITY Robert Dean Colvin Sr., 74, 507 E. Iowa Ave., died Aug. 11, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Graham County, Tenn., son of the late Edward and Gussie Colvin, brother of the late Rev. Richard and Arbie Colvin, Marine Corps veteran of World War II, where he served as PFC, retired in 1967 as police chief of Bessemer City Police Dept. after 20 years of service, honorary member of American Legion Post 243. SURVIVORS: Wife, Maude Colvin, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Dean and Melanie Colvin, Cherryville; daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine and Keith Edwards, Bessemer City, Chris and Glenn Greenwell, Kings Mountain, Debi Adams, Bessemer City; brothers, Curtis Colvin, Bessemer City, Reid Colvin, Valdese; sisters, Mamie Poteat, Maxine Barrett, Gastonia, Bell Campbell, Bessemer City; grandchildren, Donnie and April Edwards, Robby Adams, Jessica and Brandy Greenwell, Jenna and Anne Colvin FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Westview Baptist Church, Revs. Jerry Millwood, Bob Hope, Dennis Wells BURIAL: Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery; county police to do escort, 21 gun salute and taps; American Legion to do flag presentation VISITATION: 6-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service PALLBEARERS: Gary Campbell, Jimmy Colvin, Chris Harmon, Gary Stewart, Brian and Kenny Wells HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Law enforcement officers MEMORIALS: National Kidney Foundation of N.C., 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 708 Charlotte 28210
Elizabeth W. White
REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. Elizabeth Walters White, 78, 1611 Arguello St., formerly of Dallas, died Aug. 11, 1999, at Sequoia Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Rev. Willliam Clifton and Rosa Nelia Edwards Walters, sister of the late Marvin Walters and Mary Neal, homemaker. SURVIVORS: Husband, Howard Nelson White Sr.; sons, Robert Burgess, Easley, S.C., Dr. Jack Burgess, Raeford; daughter, Barbara Weymouth, Gallatin, Tenn.; brother Paul Walters, Dallas; sisters, Martha Walters Broyles, Sarah Walters Crisp, Ruth Walters Fowler, Dallas; five grandchildren FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, Revs. Robert Cloninger and Charles Ledford BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Dallas Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, 205 Long Creek Church Road, Dallas 28034, or to the American Heart Association, 1300 Baxter Street, Charlotte 28204
Dale Hagan
YORK, S.C. Dale Hagan, 86, 326 E. Jefferson Street, died Aug. 11, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center. He was a native of Leoma, Tenn., son of the late Andrew and Sue Dotson Hagan, Army veteran, retired from Ford Motor Co., Lorain, Ohio, after 25 years of service. SURVIVORS: Wife, Marie Ward Hagan, of the home; son, William Hagan, Freeport, Ill.; daughters, Vickie H. Cope, Boaz, Ala., Sheila H. Stock, E. Liverpool, Ohio; brothers, Louie Hagan, Gastonia, Johnnie Hagan, Washington State; sister, Ruby Hagan Porter, Gastonia; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10 a.m. Monday, Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Rev. Thomas McPhail VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Bratton Funeral Home MEMORIALS: York Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 644, York 29745
Christina P. Sanders
SHELBY Christina Panther "Tina" Sanders, 91, Cleveland Pines Nursing Center, 501 W. Dixon Blvd., died Aug. 12, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Joseph and Sara Jane Brackett Panther, wife of the late Gus C. Sanders Sr., retired from Esther Mill, member of Hoyle Memorial United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry C. and Barbara Sanders, Tucker, Ga., Gus C. Sanders Jr., Raleigh; grandchildren, Nathan and Maresa Sanders, Raleigh FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Rev. Richard C. Clough Jr. BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, funeral home
Della E. McIntyre
KINGS MOUNTAIN Della Estelle McIntyre, 93, 607 Floyd St., died Aug. 12, 1999, at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Henry and Martha Pearson McIntire, cs retired textile worker, member of East Gold Street Wesleyan Church. SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Dot Ham Jr., Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Jodie Parker and Paula Perkins Wilson; great-grandchildren, Robin and Chad Perkins, Wesley and Ben Parker FUNERAL: 11 a.m. East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, Revs. Eddie Gray and Edwin Crisco BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral home MEMORIALS: East Gold Street Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 875, Kings Mountain 28086
James R. Guffey
NEW BOSTON, TEXAS James Ralph Guffey, 57, died Aug. 8, 1999, at Texarkana Hospital. He was a native of Franklin, father of the late Lisa Guffey, Army veteran of Vietnam, having served three tours, retired U.S. Army and Red River Army as heavy equipment operator. SURVIVORS: Wife, Bobbie Guffey, New Boston; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Keith Smithson, New Boston; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Opal Guffey, Burbank, Calif., Gary and Moira Guffey, Marion, Iowa; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Wayne Cunningham, San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren BURIAL: Chapelwood Memorial Gardens ARRANGEMENTS: Bates-Rolf Funeral Home
James W. Wray
SHELBY James Willard Wray, 66, 105 Drum Road, died Aug. 11, 1999, at home. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late David Charles and Anna LaNora Towery Wray, brother of the late Rev. Charles W. Wray, Judith Wray Lingerfeldt, Navy veteran, retired truck driver from Burlington Ind., member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Casar. SURVIVORS: Son, James Christopher Wray, of the home; daughter, Jamie Christine McSwain, Shelby; sisters, Velma Cook, Shelby, Nellie Shuford, Lawndale, Joann Machleit, Spotsylvania, Va.; grandson, K.J. Wray FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Revs. Wade Boone, Dale Angel BURIAL: Palm Tree UMC Cemetery
Helen S. Graves
LINCOLNTON Helen Stroupe Graves, 86, Brian Center, died July 13, 1999. She was a native of Cherryville, daughter of the late Alfred I. and Beulah Dellinger Stroupe, wife of the late Paul D. Graves, sister of the late Lillian Smith, Della Short, Iva Rhyne, Mildred Winfield, Christine Foxe and Jack Stroupe, retired floral designer in Pageland, S.C., seamstress and dressmaker, substitute teacher for Pageland High School, member of the American Legion Auxilliary, Pageland United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: Sisters, Irene Lineberry, Randleman, Velda Wetherill, Franklin; brothers, Dick Stroupe, Gastonia, Jim Stroupe, Seattle, Wash., Charles Shirley, Millersville, Penn.; nieces and nephews GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Sunday, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Pageland, Rev. Carl Ritter MEMORIALS: Pageland United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 25, Pageland 29728 ARRANGEMENTS: Sisk-Butler Funeral Home
James P. Grant
GASTONIA James Paul Grant, 86, 1611 James St., died Aug. 12, 1999, at Decedents Residence. He was a native of Rutherford County, son of the late Alfred W. and Mattie J. McDaniel Grant, brother of the late Hoyle Webb Grant. SURVIVORS: Son, Kenneth Grant, Carwell, Fla.; brothers, Johnny Julian Grant, Gaffney, S.C., William Eugene Finger, Kings Mountain; sister, Ula Mae Early Hackney, Clover, S.C.; aunts and uncles, Roy Grant, Charlotte, Pearl Drewery and Elizabeth McCombs, Gastonia; 15 nieces and nephews FUNERAL: 7 p.m. Saturday, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Rev. Richard Cole BURIAL: Caroleen and Henrietta Cemetery VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Louise V. Moore
KINGS MOUNTAIN Louise Viccellio Moore, 72, Apt. 14 A., Battleforest Apartments, died Aug. 11, 1999, at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was a native of Halifax County, Va., daughter of the late Cephus and Sadie Walker Viccellio, wife of the late Garnett Walton Moore Sr., sister of the late Susan Lee and Rosa Mae Russell, retired from Wal-Mart, homemaker, member of First Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Pete and Jeannie Moore, Lawndale; David Moore, Rock Hill, S.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Donald Cowan, Odessa, Fla., Susan Moore, Shelby, Karen and Jack Bell, Kings Mountain; sisters, Elizabeth Meetze, Danville, Va., Sadie Rae Roberts, Roxboro; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rev. Morris Jordan BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 786, Kings Mountain 28086
William Plampin Jr.
GASTONIA William "Eric" Plampin Jr., 79, 2424 G, Chartress Drive, died Aug. 11, 1999, at Belaire Health Care Nursing Home. He was a native of Gastonia, son of the late William Eric and Martha H. Plampin Sr., brother of the late Audrey Plampin, Army Veteran of World War II, having served in Europe where he received two bronze stars, member and elder of First ARP Presbyterian Church, graduate of Erskine College, retired sales representative after 34 years of service with Booth Supply Appliance Co. SURVIVORS: Wife, Martha Lytle Plampin, Gastonia; sons, Conrad Plampin, Bessemer City, William Plampin III, Charlotte, Steve Davis, Gastonia; daughters, Sherri P. Thompson, Surfside Beach, S.C., Donna P. Threlkeld, Susan Yager, Gastonia; sisters, Christine Howard, Sybil Sparks, Greenwood, S.C., Mable Morse, Hilton Head, S.C.; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, McLean and Son Funeral Home, Dr. Harry Schutte BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park Cemetery VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home PALLBEARERS: Mike, Matt and Joe Anderson, Brent May, Eric Plampin IV, Matt Yager MEMORIALS: First ARP Presbyterian Church, 317 S. Chester St., Gastonia 28054
Mable T. Whisnant
GASTONIA Mable Thompson Whisnant, 82, died August 10, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaffney, S.C., daughter of the late Carrie and Ollie Way Thompson, member of the United House of Prayer for All People, former president of the senior ushers, retiree from Gaston County Schools. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Nuarnold McCleave, Gastonia, Johnnie Mae and Joann McCleave, of the home; brother, Ollie Thompson, Gaffney; grandchildren, Orlando and Jermaine McCleave; seven great-grandchildren; special cousins, Peggye Bratton, Gastonia, Betty Simmons, Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law, Bertha Dye, Gastonia; godchildren, Deborah Wright and Sholonda Cloud; special families, Martha Blair, Ada Gilmore family, Isabelle Wright family, Melissa Watson family, Darby and Mills families FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, United House of Prayer for All People, Elder Armstead Harris BURIAL: Armstrong Memorial Park VISITATION: One hour before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: Martins Funeral Home
Evelyn P. Sullivan
CHARLOTTE Evelyn Peele Sullivan, 88, 3708 Singletree Road, died Aug. 12, 1999, at Wesley Care Center. VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home
Robert D. Colvin Sr.
BESSEMER CITY Robert Dean Colvin Sr., 74, 507 E. Iowa Ave., died Aug. 11, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Graham County, Tenn., son of the late Edward and Gussie Colvin, brother of the late Rev. Richard and Arbrie Colvin, Marine Corps veteran of World War II, where he served as PFC, police chief of Bessemer City Police Dept. 1967-1987, honorary member of American Legion Post 243. SURVIVORS: Wife, Maude Colvin, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Dean and Melanie Colvin, Cherryville; daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine and Keith Edwards, Bessemer City, Chris and Glenn Greenwell, Kings Mountain, Debi Adams, Bessemer City; brothers, Curtis Colvin, Bessemer City, Reid Colvin, Valdese; sisters, Mamie Poteat, Maxine Barrett, Gastonia, Bell Campbell, Bessemer City; grandchildren, Donnie and April Edwards, Robby Adams, Jessica and Brandy Greenwell, Jenna and Anna Colvin FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Westview Baptist Church, Revs. Jerry Millwood, Bob Hope, Dennis Wells BURIAL: Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery; county police to do escort, 21 gun salute and taps; American Legion to do flag presentation VISITATION: 6-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service PALLBEARERS: Gary Campbell, Jimmy Colvin, Chris Harmon, Gary Stewart, Brian and Kenny Wells HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Law enforcement officers MEMORIALS: National Kidney Foundation of N.C., 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 708 Charlotte 28210
William Plampin Jr.
GASTONIA William "Eric" Plampin Jr., 79, 2424 G, Chartress Drive, died Aug. 11, 1999, at Belaire Health Care Nursing Home. He was a native of Gastonia, son of the late William Eric and Martha H. Plampin Sr., brother of the late Audrey Plampin, Air Force Veteran of World War II, having served in Europe where he received two bronze stars, member and elder of First ARP Presbyterian Church, graduate of Erskine College, retired sales representative after 34 years of service with Booth Supply Appliance Co. SURVIVORS: Wife, Martha Lytle Plampin, Gastonia; sons, Conrad Plampin, Bessemer City, William Plampin III, Charlotte, Steve Davis, Gastonia; daughters, Sherri P. Thompson, Surfside Beach, S.C., Donna P. Threlkeld, Susan Yager, Gastonia; sisters, Christine Howard, Sybil Sparks, Greenwood, S.C., Mable Morse, Hilton Head, S.C.; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, McLean and Son Funeral Home, Dr. Harry Schutte BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park Cemetery VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home PALLBEARERS: Mike, Matt and Joe Anderson, Brent May, Eric Plampin IV, Matt Yager MEMORIALS: First ARP Presbyterian Church, 317 S. Chester St., Gastonia 28054
