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Mary Jane P. Long
GASTONIA — Mary Jane Pearson Long, 85, died May 22, 2000, at Brian Center.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late William F. and Mary McArver Pearson, wife of the late Judson R. Long, retired from P.P. Pearson and Company, lifelong member of First ARP Church.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, William R. and Peggy Long, Gastonia; granddaughter, Kelly Cooper, Gastonia; sister, Carrie P. Moore, Columbia, S.C.; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Plato, Grady, Glenn and Tommy Pearson; sister, Dorothy Fredrick
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Dr. Harry Schutte
BURIAL: Private
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Charles Martin, Charles W., Perry B. and William T. Pearson, Joseph L. Knowles, Ted Boyd
MEMORIALS: First ARP Church, 371 S. Chester St., Gastonia 28052
Norma G. Kiser
CHARLOTTE — Norma Lee Gurganus Kiser, 94, died May 21, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital.
She was a native of Onslow County, daughter of the late Johnny V. and Nancy Aman Gurganus, wife of the late James A. Kiser Sr., retired from Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System after more than 20 years of teaching in public schools of North Carolina, graduate of Jacksonville High School, North Carolina College for Women, received Bachelor of Arts Degree, taught at Clinton High School, Clinton, Piedmont and Polkville schools, Cleveland County, Grantham School, Wayne County, Balls Creek School, Catawba County, Statesville Road School, Mecklenburg County, lived in Derita Community from 1956 to 1994 and at the Methodist Home since 1995, active with her husband in church and community work.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, James Alexander Jr. and Joan Petrea Kiser, Columbia, S.C., Johnny Dan and Jo Ann Cantrell Kiser, Atlanta; grandchildren and spouses, Mark Warren and Nickie Brown Kiser, Knoxville, Tenn., Ross Timothy Kiser, Alexandria, Va., Alisa Kiser and Michael Smith, Scott Daniel Kiser, Atlanta; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Linnet Kiser, Michael Joseph Smith Jr.; niece and spouse, Nancy Capps and Roger H. Barker, Winston-Salem
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. today, McEwen Derita Chapel, Rev. Harold E. Peacock
INTERMENT: 3 p.m. today, Landers Chapel United Methodist Church, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Cole Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 26066, Charlotte 28221 or Landers Chapel United Methodist Church, 1205 Long Shoals Road, Lincolnton 28092
Cynthia A. Dees
NORWALK, Conn. — Cynthia Alger Dees, 43, Elmcrest Terrace, died in Stamford, Conn.
She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late Betty Bradley and James H. Alger. She was an accountant, had a bachelor’s degree in education from UNCC, former member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Son, James Alfred Dees III, Dallas, Texas; brothers, William H. Alger, Houston, Texas, Jon P. Alger, Charlotte; sisters, Marie Elizabeth "Betsy" Pruitt, Mary C. Alger, Gastonia, Julia L. Archer, Mishawaka, Ind., Lea Anne Alger Abernathy, Shelby
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, James Gregory Alger
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Abbot Placid
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: The Neiman Pick Foundation or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105
Hisure D. Darnell
BELMONT — Hisure Dewey Darnell, 79, Hawley Avenue, died May 22, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
He was a native of Red Hill, Ga., son of the late Alonzo and Etta Mae Hilley Darnell, longtime citizen of Belmont, member of Berea Baptist Church, Navy veteran of World War II, former Mason, truck driver for 36 years, for Akers Motor Lines and Pilot Freight Carriers.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Agnes Kelley Darnell; daughter, Nancy K. Whitehead, Greenvillle, S.C.; sons, Ron A. Darnell, Charlotte, Howard D. Darnell, San Francisco, Henry D. Darnell, Riverside, Calif.; sister, Bertha I. O’Shields, Lauren, S.C.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Hershell H. Darnell
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Revs. Mike Forrester, Sonny Horton
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery, Mount Holly
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
Chuck Owens
POLKVILLE — Chuck Owens, 49, 3741 Elliott Cemetery Road, died May 23, 2000, at Wake Forest University Medical Center, Winston-Salem.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Gordon Owens, self-employed painter, Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Virgie Mullinax Owens; son, David Owens, Polkville; daughters, Elisa Morgan, Polkville, Donna Owens, Ellenboro, Casey Gallington, Morganton; mother, Ethel Lee Owens, Shelby; sisters, Patricia Morrison, Shelby, Mary Saunders, Grover, Helen Dickson, Morganton; brothers, Lee Owens, Casar, Jeff and Wayne Owens, Shelby; special friend, Dean Patterson; five grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Minnie Lee; brothers, Ronald, Rick, Yulon and Wilbur Owens
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Wallace Grove Baptist Church, Revs. Fain Morrison, Andy Meade; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Wallace Grove Baptist Church, 751 Wallace Grove Church Road, Shelby 28150
George T. Smith
BELMONT — George Truett Smith, 79, 106 Knoll Court, died May 22, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
He was a native of Stanley, son of the late Claude Y. and Stella Hurley Smith, Marine veteran of World War II, employed by The Bank of Belmont for more than 35 years, senior vice president of Wachovia Bank of Belmont before retirement, served on board of directors of both banks, graduate of The School of Banking of Rutgers University and the Executive Program of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, had graduate certificate from The American Institute of Banking, past president of the Belmont Rotary Club, past commander of American Legion Post 144, past secretary of the Belmont Housing Authority, past treasurer of the Belmont Community Organization. He also served on the Gaston County Civil Service Board, advisory boards of Sacred Heart and Mars Hill colleges, member of First United Methodist Church, former deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member of First Baptist Church, Belmont.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 58 years, Helen Hansil Smith; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy S. and Lee London, Anniston, Ala., Vicki S. and Dr. James L. Lemons, Gastonia, Kathey S. and Joel T. Shelton, Belmont, Cindy S. and Timothy W. Johnson, Lenoir; son, George Truett "Chip"Smith Jr., Fletcher; brother, Paul J. Smith, Charlotte; sisters, Betty S. Lovick, Fayetteville, Rachel S. Mullinax, Raleigh; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Joseph, Harry, Claude Y. and Curtis Smith
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Belmont, Rev. Robert W. Little
VISITATION: After service, church
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 748, Belmont 28012 or Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte 28204
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Joyce A. Hallman
MOUNT HOLLY — Joyce Andrews Hallman, 59, 22 Oak Grove Drive, died May 22, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Mount Holly, daughter of the late Raleigh J. Andrews, retired manager for Olan Mills Portrait Studios, office manager for Mount Holly Heating and Air Conditioning.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Jonan and Chuck Bynum, Mount Holly, Lynne and Ronnie Worley, Holly Springs; mother, Dorothy Carson Andrews, Charlotte; sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and Allan Davenport, Greensboro; grandsons, Luke Bynum, Andrew Worley; nephew, Joe Davenport
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Hillcrest Gardens, Rev. Fred Murphy
VISITATION: At home before service
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Carother’s Funeral Home, Mount Holly
Bob Scates
LINCOLNTON — Bob Scates, 63, 2131 Tin Mine Road, died May 23, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Cherokee County, son of the late Sam and Bessie Bright Scates, former owner of Italian Villa for 21 years.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruth E. Scates; sons and daughters-in-law, Robbie and Donna Scates, Joe and Amy Scates, Lincolnton; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Bobby Conner, Cherryville; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Louie Cannarsa, Lincolnton; stepbrother and spouse, Ricky and Diane Bright, Blacksburg, S.C.; grandchildren, Taylor and Josom Scates, Blake and Brandon Conner, Candace Cornelius, Erica Adams
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Salem Baptist Church, Dr. Charles Cranford, Rev. Abraham Thomas; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Make A Wish Foundation, 1523 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte 28204
Gladys F. Traywick
BELMONT — Gladys Fuller Traywick, 87, Planetree Road, died May 22, 2000, at Century Care, Gastonia.
She was a native of Bryson City, daughter of the late Daniel Bing and Estelle James Fuller, longtime member of East Belmont Baptist Church, creator of needlepoint, cook.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 46 years, Henry E. Traywick; brother and sister-in-law, R.C. and Luna Fuller, Belmont; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, East Belmont Baptist Church, Rev. Alan Smith
BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery
VISITATION: An hour before service, church
MEMORIALS: East Belmont Baptist Church Organ Fund, 501 E. Catawba St., Belmont 28012
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
