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BETTY W. MCPHERSON
DALLAS — Betty Whitesides McPherson, 74, 1001-7 Captain’s Quarters Drive, died June 10, 2000, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Major F. and Mamie Long Whitesides, wife of the late J.Q. McPherson, member of Macedonia Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Eddie McPherson, Gastonia, Ronald J. McPherson, Blacksburg, S.C.; daughter, Deborah M. Beam, Dallas; sisters, Francess Moss, Lillie Poole, Gastonia, Linda Alexander, Spartanburg, S.C.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; special friend, Jeff Biddix preceded in death BY: Brother, Major Franklin Whitesides Jr.
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Colonial Chapel, Revs. Dickie Spargo, Dale Lawing
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Danny Moss, Jim Boyd, Rick Poole, Mark Alexander, Randy McPherson, Blair Haas, Mike Whitesides
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ETHEL S. TIMMONS
CHERRYVILLE — Ethel Stroupe Timmons, 81, Dallas/Cherryville Hwy., died June 10, 2000, at Lincoln Nursing Center, Lincolnton. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Earl A. and Mattie Tutherow Stroupe, retired winder for Dora Yarn Mill, member of First Presbyterian Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Faye Hedstrom, Las Vegas, Sue Hollifield, Cherryville; brothers, Earl and Johnny Stroupe, Lincolnton, Wade Stroupe, Claramont; sisters, Edith Phillis, Lincolnton, Mary Ann Sisk, Wilmington, Del.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren preceded in death BY: Husband
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. Billy Lowe
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery, Cherryville
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: First Presbyterian Church, 107 E. Academy St., Cherryville 28021 or Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
MARGARET W. MCCARTHY
CHESTER, S.C. — Margaret Watts McCarthy, 71, 1081 Beltline Road, died June 11, 2000, at Springs Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Clifford and Celeste McMahon Watts, wife of the late William Blair McCarthy, retired from Southern Bell.
SURVIVORS: Son, Michael Blair McCarthy, Hickory; daughters and sons-in-law, Tersea Lamm, Clover, S.C., Cynthia and Mac McKinney, Chester, Melisa M. and George Eubanks, Lancaster, S.C.; sisters, Mildred Harrison, Sue Clampett, Gastonia; brother, Gary Watts, Gastonia; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Rev. David Cartwright
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Alzheimers Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 28215
JIMMY R. GIBSON JR.
GASTONIA - Jimmy Roger Gibson "Little Jim" Jr., 34, 290 N. Edgemont Ave., died June 9, 2000, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, former employee of Wix Corp., attended Hunter Huss High School, member of American Pool Players Association and Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife of four years, Rebecca Coone Gibson; daughter, Pamela Gibson, Gastonia; son, Jimmy Gibson III; stepsons, Keith and Nicholas Purser, Gastonia; mother and stepfather, Elizabeth Hannah "Pud" and Louie Brymer, Gastonia; father and stepmother, Jimmy and Ruby Gibson, Gastonia; grandmother, Irma Hannah, Gastonia; half sister, Jennifer Gibson, Gastonia; sister-in-law, Bonnie Saylors, Gastonia; stepsisters, Kimberly Broome, Clover, S.C., Sheila Hammonds, Fayetteville; brother, Troy Gibson, Gastonia; half brother, Justin Gibson, Gastonia; brother-in-law, Alex Saylors, Gastonia
FUNERAL: Held Monday, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Tom Lavin
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
PALLBEARERS: Troy Gibson, Kevin Humphrey, Monty Madrid, Keith Perry, Billy Klouse, Darrell Dodd
CONDOLENCES: For the family may be sent via email to wardfunsvc@aol.com
MEMORIALS: Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Hospital, 047 Baker House, Trent Drive, DUMC, 3624 Durham, N.C. or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Service
Nina B. Howard
CLOVER, S.C. - Nina Stowe Bankhead Howard, 315 Frontier Road, died June 10, 2000, at home. She was a native of York County, daughter of the late Samuel and Lillie Stowe, attended public schools in Clover, graduate of Friendship School, Rock Hill, S.C., Cortez Peters Business School, Baltimore, Md., worked at Meadow Brook Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y., retired teachers assistant from the middle school in Clover, member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she served as treasurer of the mass choir, deaconess, member of the missionary board.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Carl Lee Howard; sons, Robert Erwin and Marcus D. Bankhead, Clover; stepsons, Carl Lee Howard Jr., James Deon Howard, Charlotte; stepdaughters, Lavonne Bankhead Anderson, Lexington, S.C., Zynobia Briggs, Charlotte, Eugenia Witts, Cleveland, Ohio; brothers, Rev. James L. Stowe, Salisbury, Emanuel Stowe, Kannapolis; sisters, Martha Stowe Tate, Gastonia, Esther Stowe Davis, Elizabeth Stowe Johnson, Clover, S.C.
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. today, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Clover, Dr. Milton Key, body may be viewed from 4-9 p.m. at Generation Funeral Home
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, funeral home; other times at the home
Jessie W. McAteer
GASTONIA - Jessie Elizabeth Wilson McAteer, 405 W. Sixth Ave., died June 11, 2000, at Vencor Hospital in Greensboro. She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late William Nelson and Mamie Etta Martin Wilson, wife of the late Jake Lester McAteer, honor student and graduate of Kinston High School, Kinston, attended Greenville Teachers College, now East Carolina University, UNC-Chapel Hill, received educational degree from Atlantic Christian College, now Barton College, longtime elementary school teacher in the Gastonia City and Gaston County Public School Systems, taught at Armstrong, East and Wilson Elementary schools, retired in 1972 as a third-grade teacher from Sherwood Elementary School, active member in Gastonia Music Club for many years, served one term as secretary, served 10 years as trustee on the Gaston County Public Library Board of Trustees, member of Main Street Methodist Church, now First United Methodist Church, for more than 70 years, sang in church choir for 40 years, active member of Friendship Club, volunteer at Family Life Center, after World War II taught night classes at Gastonia High School to World War II veterans, volunteer tutor for Gaston Literacy Council for many years, private tutor for children.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Porter L. and Libby Snuggs McAteer, Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Louise McAteer and William G. Henson Jr. of Stonehaven,Valdese; grandsons, William G. Henson III, Danville, Va., USAF S/Sgt. Martin M. Henson, Abilene, Texas; great-grandsons, Jake Henson, Danville, Michael Henson, Concord; sisters, Ruth Wilson Brown, Theo Wilson Perry, Wilson, Marie Wilson Nachbauer, Tampa, Fla.; nieces and nephews preceded in death BY: Brother, William Marshall Wilson
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Drs. Joseph Seymour, James Westmoreland ENTOMBMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, Music Memorial Fund, 190 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052 or Gaston Music Education Foundation, c/o Martha Kendrick, 808 Carolina Ave., Gastonia 28052
Barbara W. Payseur
CHERRYVILLE — Barbara White Payseur, 96, 205 N. Elm St., died June 8, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John Worth and Hulda Haynes White, retired winder from Carlton Yarn Mill after 45 years of service, member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son, Kenneth C. Paysour, Cosa Grane, Ariz.; daughter, Ruby P. Hallman, Cherryville; sister, Edith White, Cherryville; granddaughters, Kim Hullender, Kings Mountain, Elaine Huss, Iron Station; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren;
FUNERAL: Held Saturday, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Charles High
BURIAL: Church cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: Carpenter’s Funeral Home
Brunson Harmon
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Brunson Harmon, 67, 124 Williams Road, died June 12, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby, He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Jay Dee Harmon and Selma Williams Harmon Hawkins, co-owner, founder and vice-president of Harmon Oil Co. of Shelby, member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, 32nd Degree Mason, member of Fairview Masonic Lodge, retired from Carolina Freight, Army veteran of Korean Conflict, served in the 8th Army Quartermaster Division, French Zone of Occupation in European Theatre.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Lillian Lovelace Harmon; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Harmon and Terry G. Franks, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Melissa and William Franks
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Ron Caulder
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, c/o Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1022 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain 28086
Grace R. Byers
SHELBY - Grace Viola Rodchester Byers, 71, 1020 S. Morgan St., died June 11, 2000, at home. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Paul E. and Mary Magdalene Jefferson Rodchester, inspector with Universal Manufacturing Co., member of Village Chapel, Forest City, foster grandparent for Marion School.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Hoyle Anderson Byers; sons, Steve Byers, Patterson Springs, James Byers, Fallston; daughter, Lucille Sumner David, Shelby, Kathy Dale Thomas, Forest City; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren preceded in death BY: Brothers, James Jefferson, Calvin Lawrence and Willie Rodchester
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Stamey Funeral Home, Revs. George W. Whitmire, John B. Seugers
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Cleveland County Unit of American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 11, Charlotte 28202
Jackie Clayton
SHELBY - Jackie Clayton, 76, 1407 Wilson Road, died June 12, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
James E. Blackwelder CHARLOTTE — James Ernest "Paw Paw Jim" Blackwelder, 70, died June 11, 2000, at Mecklenburg Health Care Center. He was a native of Charlotte, son of the late Ed and Clara Blackwelder, husband of the late Barbara Blackwelder, attended Central High School, veteran of the Korean Conflict, owner of J.B. Consolidators, retired from Schenkers of Canada in 1995, member of Trinity Baptist Church
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, James and Bertha Blackwelder Jr., Lowell, David and Marcia, Robert E. Blackwelder, Charlotte; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Roy Massey, Julie and Ivey Thornton, Charlotte; sister, Betty Patterson; brothers, Conner and Bill Blackwelder; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren preceded in death BY: Sister, two brothers
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, McEwen Funeral Home, Charlotte Chapel, Rev. Joel Collette
BURIAL: Elmwood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: James III, David Jr., Connor Blackwelder, Roy and Michael Massey, Alan Basilan
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandsons, Jacob and Coby Blackwelder, Brett Thornton
MEMORIALS: Trinity Baptist Church, 2009 W. Arrowood Road, Charlotte 28217, or Mecklenburg Health Care Center Activities Fund, 2415 Sandy Porter Road, Charlotte 28273
Elondus Ellis
BESSEMER CITY — Elondus Ellis, 67, 601 E. Louisiana Ave., died June 11, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Ellard and Elva Parton Ellis, Army veteran of Korean War.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Betty Fowler Ellis; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Maxine Ellis, Clover, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Bill Mills, Bessemer City; brothers, Rev. James and David Ellis, Bessemer City; sister, Evellen Sellers, Bessemer City; grandchildren, Michael and Chad Bolt, Todd Ellis, Tonya Barrett; great-grandchildren, Levi and Cortney Bolt, Paige and Brianna Barrett; nieces and nephews preceded in death BY: Brothers, Londus, Thomas, Lonzo and Monroe Ellis
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Ragan Wesleyan Church, Revs. Alvin Wooters, James Ellis
BURIAL: Westview Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Trip Barrett, Chad and Michael Bolt, Jeff, Scott and Todd Ellis
MEMORIALS: The Kidney Foundation, 2127 X-Ray Drive, Gastonia 28054
Price A. Featherstone
BELMONT - Price Aston Featherstone, 77, Greenwood Ave., died June 12, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Belmont, son of the late Richard Benjamin and Pallie Layton Featherstone, Army veteran of World War II, military policeman in European Theatre, salesman with Sterchis Furniture for more than 20 years, musician of country and gospel music, played violin, guitar and mandolin.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 54 years, Joan Davies Featherstone; son, David Price Featherstone, the home; sisters, Mildred F. McManama, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Faye F. Rowe, Marion; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bryan and Jean Davies, Geoff and Audrey Davies, Swansea, South Wales; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Rev. Jack A. Painter
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church, 23 N. Central Ave., Belmont 28012
Rev. Florie O. Terry
GASTONIA - Rev. Florie Owens Terry, 75, 408 Venus St., died June 11, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Arthur Owens and Lillie Lemons, wife of the late George L. Terry, homemaker, member of True Vine Baptist Church, former Church of God minister in Gaston County.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Joyce Boone, Rose Brazzell, Yvonne Bridges, Gastonia, Vickey Lee, Bessemer City; sons, David G. Terry, Bessemer City, Neil Terry, Gastonia; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Ward Funeral Home, Rev. Ed Priest
BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home, other times at the home of David Terry, 601 E. Maine St., Bessemer City
Christine H. Wellmon
SHELBY - Christine Helmich Wellmon, 67, 903 Blanton St., died June 11, 2000, at home. She was a native of Germany, daughter of the late Joseph and Elenore Helmich, wife of the late Arnold James Wellmon, homemaker, member of Normans Grove Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son, Mark Anthony Lewis, Lumberton; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy Louella Lewis and Steve Collins, Lumberton; sisters, Ursula Bradley, Dallas, Texas, Ilse Wiessenbacher, Austria; grandchildren, Daniel Collins, Lumberton, Christy Hoyle Fortenberry, Rocky Brian Ashe, Shelby; great-granddaughter, Victoria and Hanna Fortenberry, Shelby
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Normans Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Cecil Buff, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: Following service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Stamey Funeral Home
