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Jared N. Romero
CHARLOTTE — Jared Noble Romero, 2, 10739 Roxbury Court, died June 13, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center. He was a native of Charlotte, member of Moores Chapel United Methodist Church, attended Cooks Presbyterian Church Preschool.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Manuel Barrios and Susan Gottshall Romero; brothers, Greg Romero, Sunnyville, Calif., Taylor Moncure Romero, Pineville, Eric Pettis; sisters, Angelene Romero Hall, Lake Tahoe, Calif., Jessica Romero, Pleasanthill, Calif., Jeanette Pettis; maternal grandparents, Grace and Noble Schuyler, Shenandoah, Penn.; paternal grandfather, Nanuel Romero Sr., Martinez, Calif. preceded in death BY: Maternal grandfather, Robert John Gottshall; maternal grandmother, Anita Barrios Romero
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Moores Chapel United Methodist Church, Rev. Sarah Underwood
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
MEMORIALS: Carolinas Medical Center Pediatric Ward, in honor of Jared Noble Romero, c/o Piedmont Aviation Credit Union, 4700 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte 28208
MARY W. GREGG
HICKORY GROVE, S.C. — Mary White Gregg, 97, died June 12, 2000, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C. She was a native of Gaffney, S.C., daughter of the late Will and Elizabeth Robinson White, member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, former Worthy Matron of the Whitaker Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Blacksburg, S.C.
SURVIVORS: Niece and caregiver, Harriet L. White, the home; nephews and caregivers, Charles and Walter White, the home
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, Rev. E. J. Bell; body will be placed in church one hour prior to service
BURIAL: Church Cemetery, Hickory Grove
VISITATION: 7-7:30 p.m. Friday, Wright Funeral Home, York, S.C.; other times at the home
Ruth W. Fowler
DALLAS — Ruth Walters Fowler, 75, 111 A. Oak Forest Apts., died June 13, 2000, at Lincoln Nursing Center. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Rev. W.C. and Rosa Edwards Walters, wife of the late James Fowler, member of Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, 1942 graduate of Dallas High School, insurance administrator.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Paul Walters Sr., Dallas; sisters, Martha W. Broyles, Sarah W. Crisp, Dallas; nephews and nieces preceded in death BY: Brother, Marvin L. Walters; sisters, Mary W. Neal, Elizabeth W. White
FUNERAL: Private
BURIAL: Long Creek Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, Youth Fund, P.O. Box 484, Dallas 28034
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Gastonia
Austin J. Edison
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Austin Johnson Edison, 81, 6913 Tulsa Court, died June 13, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. He was a native of Belmont, son of the late Russell and Mittie Fish Edison, Army veteran of World War II, received Purple Heart for service in European Theater, founded Seatco of Alexandria in the early 1950s, retired in 1973, served on many local bank boards and committees, active in Masonic and Shriner activities, member of Alexandria-Washington A.F.&A.M. Lodge, the Gestures Court, served as Potentate of Kena Shrine Temple of Alexandria in 1967, charter member and past president of Sunshine Optimist Club of Alexandria, former chairman of Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Minnie Cooper Edison; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Edison and William Bell, Orange Park, Fla., Emily Edison and Neil Styers, Gastonia; grandchildren, William Lewis, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Michelle Franco, Orlando, Fla., Wesley Styers, Gastonia, Holly Styers Team, Charlotte; great-grandson, Mason Franco, Orlando preceded in death BY: Brothers, Alton and Eldon Edison; sisters, Zula Helton, Evelee Pinkleton, Mary Ewings, Helen Parker
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Everly-Wheaton Funeral Home, Rev. Chuck Stein
INTERMENT: Mount Comfort Cemetery with full Masonic rites
VISITATION: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, funeral home
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia
William T. McCorkle
BELMONT - William Taylor "Bud" McCorkle, formerly of Belmont, died June 12, 2000, at Rutherford County Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William Porter and Minnie Lane McCorkle, husband of the late Pansy L. McCorkle, honorably discharged Army veteran of World War II, wounded in action, received Bravery Medal, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Sharp Shooters Medal, European-African Theater Medal, Efficiency, Honor and Fidelity Medals, Silver Star Award, lifetime member of Purple Heart Association, New Life Baptist Church, Bessemer City, retired auto mechanic from Dixon Ford, lifetime member of American Legion Post 144.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Brandy and Mike Boyd, Ruby J. and Barry Sutton; grandchildren, Gina, Gary, Jamie and Teresa; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Buddy, Li’l Gary, Rebecca, Kaylee; special niece, Donna Stowe; special nephew, Chris Jones; other nieces and nephewsMEMORIAL
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Rev. Gene Ware
VISITATION: 1-1:30 p.m. today, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: New Life Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1258, Bessemer City 28016 or Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City 28043
ROLAND C. BALLARD JR.
IRON STATION - Roland Craig "R.C." Ballard Jr., 47, died June 12, 2000, at Memorial Mission Hospital, Asheville. He was the son of the late Roland and Florine Ballard, field superintendent for Huber Whitlock Builders of Charlotte.
SURVIVORS: Sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda Ballard and Millard "Buzzy" Beal, Barbara Ballard and Harold Smith, Iron Station; fiancee, Carole Beal Penley, Lincolnton; nieces, Renea Beal Ballard, Denver, Nina Beal, Bellingham, Wash., Lea Ann Smith, Chris Smith Miller, Iron Station; nephew, Brad Smith, Iron Station
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Alexis Baptist Church, Dr. Malcolm Ivey
VISITATION: After service, church
MEMORIALS: The Lewis Rathbun Wellness Center, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville 28803 or Alexis Baptist Church, P.O. Box 39, Alexis 28006
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
CLARENCE PETTY
SHELBY - Clarence Lee Petty, 66, 330 Oates Drive, died June 10, 2000, at Hospice of Wendover.
FUNERAL: Noon Saturday, Genesis Funeral Services, Rev. Robert Dover
BURIAL: Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes prior to service, funeral home; other times at the home of Wanda McKinney, 1607 Rolling Meadow Lane, Gastonia
Marvin N. Helms
GASTONIA - Marvin Neal Helms, 66, 111 McCarver Road, died June 15, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. He was a native of Union County, son of the late Luther Elmore and Mandy Price Helms, member of New Hope Church of God, Army veteran, retired maintenance technician after 15 years from Pharr Yarns, McAdenville.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Betty Gibby Helms; sons, Tim Gibby, Charlotte, Neal Helms, Cary, Craig Gibby, Gastonia; daughters, Donna Benfield, Cathy Collins, Carolyn and Debbie Helms, Charlotte, Sharon Croom, McAdenville; brothers, Melvin Helms, Monroe, Ray Helms, Atlanta, Ga.; sisters, Ann Norman, Charlotte, Janet Thompson, Monroe; 19 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Church of God, Rev. Y.Z. Isaacs
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: New Hope Church of God, 4553 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28056
Thelma C. Hankins
LINCOLNTON - Thelma Cagle Hankins, 95, 1221 Janice Road, died June 14, 2000, at Brian Center. She was a native of Sugar Valley, Ga., daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Martin Cagle, wife of the late Otis Hammond Hankins, a homemaker, member of First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Bob Kiger, Shelby, Eloise and Bill Talbert, Lincolnton; daughter-in-law, Sara Sparks, Merritt Island, Fla.; grandchildren and spouses, Kristi Kiger, Deb Kovalycsik, Jimmy and Sherry Wyatt, Mount Holly, Brenda Sparks Bristol, Spartanburg, S.C., Sparkle Sparks and Tim Widness, Fort Myers, Fla.; three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; special friends and caregivers, Retha and Lee Cash, Rachel Lynn preceded in death BY: Son, Clinton Sparks; sisters, Sally Griffin, Cleo Jenkins, Jackie Cooper, Connie Sparks; brother, Bickford Cagle
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 4:30 p.m. today, Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly, Rev. Phil Campbell
VISITATION: 2:30-3:30 p.m. today, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church, 201 Robin Road, Lincolnton 28092
Mary E. Willis
LATTIMORE — Mary Elizabeth Willis, 87, P.O. Box 93, died June 14, 2000, at Century Care of Cherryville. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Daisy Lillian Hunt and Ivey Willis, teacher in Rutherford, Cleveland and Mecklenburg County schools, member of Central United Methodist Church of Shelby, attended Meredith College, Appalachian State.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Mount Harmony United Methodist Church, Dr. Joe Reeves
ARRANGEMENTS: Lutz-Austell Funeral Home
Newman W. Riley Jr.
GASTONIA - Newman Willard Riley Jr., 85, 1610 Crowders Creek Road, died June 14, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Camden, S.C., son of the late Newman Sr. and Marie Cecelia Brucker Riley, Sgt. Major in Army Medical Corps during World War II, served in 148th General Hospital, stationed in Saipan, agent for Life of Virginia Insurance Company for 40 years, worked for Bou Cleaners for 15 years, member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent DePaul Society, American Legion.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 58 years, Mary Elizabeth Palmer "Mary Lib" Riley; daughter, Margaret Marie "Meg" Riley, Orange Park, Fla.; son, John David Riley, Gastonia; grandsons, Matthew David Riley, Orlando, Fla., Allen Victor Riley, Rock Hill, S.C.; sister, Maria Parham, Fayetteville; two great-grandchildren preceded in death BY: Brothers, Thomas William, Jack B. and Marvin Riley
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Rev. John Allen
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, McLean Funeral Directors, with a Rosary at 6:15 p.m.
MEMORIALS: St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Building Fund, 708 St. Michael Lane, Gastonia 28052
Kenneth D. Fortenberry Sr.
YAKIMA, Wash. — Kenneth Durham Fortenberry Sr., 62, Terrace Heights, died June 12, 2000. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Charles and Margie Fortenberry, came to Yakima area while stationed at Camp Hanford with the Army, received several honors, member of Rifle Team, served as captain volunteer firefighter for Fruitvale Fire Department, member of Brotherhood of Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 598.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 44 years, Mary E. Lane Fortenberry; children and spouses, Ken and Lori Fortenberry, LaCenter, Wash, Don and Lynn Fortenberry, Yakima, Rick and Ivy Fortenberry, Spokane, Wash., Barbara and Rory Shannon, Puyallup, Wash., Scott Fortenberry, Vancouver, Wash.; brothers, Walt, Jerry and Dean Fortenberry; grandchildren, Keri, Amanda, Julie, William, Miles, John, Kayla, Brianne; great-great-grandson, Hayden; nieces and nephews of Lincolnton
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Terrace Heights Memorial Park, full military honors by members of William Wharton Post 379, Veterans of Foreigh Wars of America
MEMORIALS: American Lung Association, c/o Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors
George C. Walls
WACO — George Clinton Walls, 76, 254 Devenny Road, died June 14, 2000, at home. He was a native of Swain County, son of the late William Roy Walls, retired long-line driver from Carolina Freight Carriers Corp., Cherryville, after 28 years of service, member of First United Methodist Church of Cherryville, Men’s Bible Class, Cherryville American Legion Post 100, Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Virginia Sprouse Walls; sons and daughters-in-law, George Richard and Shirley Walls, Waco, Ronald Dean and Becky Walls, Cherryville; daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn and Tommy Williams, Cherryville, Iris Ann Walls, Newport News, Va.; mother, Dora Crump, Cherryville; brother, Dwayne Estes Walls, Charleston, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Cherryville, Rev. Kelley R. Jones
BURIAL: Private
VISITATION: After service, the church, other times at the home
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville 28021 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
ARRANGEMENTS: Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home, Cherryville
ANNA SCHNALL
CLOVER, S.C. - Anna Schnall, 89, 6082 Frieden St., died June 2, 2000, in Germany. She was a native of Germany, daughter of the late Joseph and Elisabeth Oeferle, wife of the late Friedrich Schnall.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Helga A. Long, Clover; grandchildren, David Long, Clover, Sylvia L. Price, Indian Trail; great-grandchildren, Anna E. Long, Clover, Merrick T. and A. Kragen Price, Indian Trail
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Presbyterian Church, Father Ed McDevitt
MEMORIALS: Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2445 Hwy. 557, Clover 29710
ARRANGEMENTS: M.L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home
Ruth M. Brooks
SHELBY - Ruthy Mode Brooks, 801 Cherryville Road, died June 14, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Spake, homemaker, member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, registered Brownie Scout Leader at Aldersgate United Methodist Church
SURVIVORS: Husband, Dan E. Brooks; daughters and son-in-law, Nell Brooks and Rick Shrum, Shelby, Gail Brooks Davis, Monroe; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sunset Cemetery, Dr. Joseph Reeves
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Cleveland Funeral Services
Johnnie G. Boggs
CHERRYVILLE — Johnnie Garrison Boggs, 71, 1012 Ranbar St., died June 14, 2000, at home. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late John and Gertie Lee Garrison Boggs, retired long-line driver from Carolina Freight Carriers Corp. after 30-1/2 years of service, member of Second Baptist Church of Cherryville, Navy veteran of World War II and Korean Conflict.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy M. Boggs; sons, Johnnie Garrison Boggs Jr., Lincolnton, Lacey C. and Willie B. Allen, Fairfax, S.C.; daughters, Patricia Boggs, Lincolnton, Diane Rippy, Gastonia, Diane Hadwin, Sycamore, S.C.; brother, Frank Boggs, Mount Holly; sisters, Fleta Harrill, Bryte Lutz, Ethel Wilkinson, Lincolnton, Beatrice Buckner, Belmont, Gladys Biggerstaff, Goldsboro; grandchildren, Dawn Rippy, Rebecca Boggs, Ian Sanders, Vanden Allen
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Second Baptist Church, Rev. Keith Love, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Second Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Fund, 201 Houser St., Cherryville 28021
