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Laura A. Smith
GASTONIA - Laura Azalee Smith, 88, Covenant Village, 1351 Robinwood Road, died June 29, 2000, at her residence. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late W. Lee and Laura Wallace Smith, graduate of Kings Mountain High School, North Carolina College for Women, Greensboro, member of First Baptist Church, Baptist Training Union, Women’s Missionary Union, former Sunday school teacher, former president of family owned business, Todd Smith Bonding Company.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Helen E. Smith; cousins preceded in death BY: Sisters, Ruth Smith, Mary Smith Rawlings; niece, Mary Laura Rawlings
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mausoleum of Peace, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Jack Weisenhorn
VISITATION: After service
PALLBEARERS: Ken and Russ Craig, Larry Harris, Paul Kincaid, Horace Long, Lonnie Waggoner
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 6298, Gastonia 28056-6000
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Bobby Newton
LAWNDALE — Bobby Harold Newton, 58, 408 St. Paul Church Road, died June 28, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Willie Marvin Newton, husband of the late Janet Engle Newton, self-employed carpenter and roofer, member of St. Paul Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Donny and Deitra Newton, Casar; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Dale Jones, Debbie and Miguel Valdez, Cat Square; mother, Stella Costner Newton; brother, Thomas Newton, Polkville; sisters, Martha Ledford, Betty Upton, Lawndale; grandchildren, Jeremy and Andy Jones, Jessica, Miguel Jr. and Jana Valdez; special friend, Brenda Mincey, Lawndale
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, St. Paul Baptist Church, Revs. Ernie Speagle, Dennis Bailey, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston
Herman Clark
GASTONIA - Herman Clark, 75, 212 Nat Barber Ave., died June 23, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Canaan Christian Center, Charlotte, Pastor C. McArthur Sanders
BURIAL: Beasley’s Memorial Garden, Mount Holly QUIET HOUR: 1:30-2 p.m. Saturday, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Beasley’s Funeral Home
Betsy T. Blos
NEW YORK CITY — Betsy Thomas Blos, formerly of York, S.C., died May 20, 2000, at Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital. She was a native of York, S.C., daughter of the late Dunnie and Elsie Hartness Thomas, wife of the late Dr. Peter Blos.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Dr. Ben D. Thomas, Raleigh; sister, Wilma Thomas Florence, Norfolk, Va.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Union Baptist Church Cemetery, York
VISITATION: After service, cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: Bratton Funeral Home, York
Alice E. Kester
CHERRYVILLE — Alice Eliza Kester, 84, 140 Dick Beam Road, died June 29, 2000, at Brian Center, Gastonia. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Luther N. and Susie Beam Carpenter, a homemaker, member of Anthony Grove Baptist Church, Crouse.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Lawrence H. Kester; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Frances Kester, Crouse, Don and Rachel Kester, Larry and Daisy Kester, Bob Kester, Kenneth and Katherine Kester, Jim Kester, Cherryville,; daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Bob Freeman, Cherryville; sister, Wilma Roberts, Durham; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Anthony Grove Baptist Church, Crouse, Rev. Dennis E. Bean, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Anthony Grove Baptist Church, 281 Hephzibah Church Road, Crouse 28033 or National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 708, Charlotte 28210
Clifford R. Painter Sr.
GASTONIA - Clifford Raymond Painter Sr., 49, 3771 Fraley Church Road, died June 28, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Clifford Floyd and Jessie Hensley Painter, member of His Laboring Few Biker Ministry for Christ, Bethesda Mission, evangelist for End Time Mission, Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Clifford Raymond Jr. and Thomas Alan Painter, Gastonia; daughters, Charity Faith Robinette, Kimberly Dawn Painter, Gastonia; brothers, Burt Hensley, Louisiana, David Painter, Clover, S.C.; sister, Peggy Smith, Gastonia; stepmother, Lucille Painter, Gastonia; step-grandchild, Andy Elmore
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Freewill Church of Jesus Christ, Pastor Mark Mann, Rev. Ron Jackson
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
PALLBEARERS: John Hodge, David Mann, Gene Pearson, Buddy Sexton, Ben Smith, Jerry Toomey
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Robert L. Hall
GASTONIA - Robert Lewis Hall, 65, 206 W. Bradley St., died June 26, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Raymond and Hattie Armstrong Hall, retired forklift operator from Avon Bonding Co.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Bessie W. Hall, Lowell; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Julius Fonville, Lowell, Tamela and Sam Woods, Bobbie Martin, Sandra H. Curry, Debra A. Hall, Jessica, Ashley, Brittney, Kimberly Lloyd, Melody Avery, Gastonia; sisters, Dora Mitchell, Winchester, N.Y., Lizzie Elder, New Haven, Conn., Inez Hall, Gastonia; brother, J.T. Hall, New Haven; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; special friend, Anita L. Lloyd, Gastonia preceded in death BY: Son, Christopher Lloyd; brothers, Clyde and Cardell Hall
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, Martin’s Funeral Home
VISITATION: The family will be at 204 Gist St., Lowell
Timothy W. Sloan
SHELBY - Timothy Wayne Sloan, 37, 114 Ridgefield Road, died June 28, 2000, at home. He was a native of Jefferson County, Ala., son of the late William G. Sloan, graduated from TDI Truck Driving School with honors, employed by Swift Transportation.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Deborah C. Sloan; mother and stepfather, Nevada and Terry Boyd, Gastonia; sisters and brother-in-law, Donna Sloan, Bessemer City, Dana and Tony Propst, Gastonia; brothers and sister-in-law, William Matthew and Kathy Sloan, Clover, S.C., Danny Boyd, David and Brenda Boyd, Lincolnton; maternal grandmother, Eva Peercy, Owensboro, Ky.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Eddie and Tammy Canipe; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Tami and Tim McFarland, Shelby, Pam and Jason Lingerfelt; nephews and nieces, William Matthew II, Blake, Michael, Hannah, Megan, Meredith, Candice, Lauren and Jessica; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Norris and Dottie Canipe, Shelby preceded in death BY: Grandparents, Myrtle Sloan, Joseph T. Peercy
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Linwood Church of God, Gastonia, Revs. Michael White, James Griffin
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Gastonia, other times at the home of Nevada and Terry Boyd, 5505 Old Farm Road, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Daniel Hall, Rocky Head, Jason Lingerfelt, Keith McFee, Kevin O’Brian, Shane Stallings
MEMORIALS: Cancer Society of Gaston County, 220 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052
Peggy S. Henderson
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Peggy S. Henderson, 62, 120 Cloninger St., died June 29, 2000, at Hospice at Wendover, Shelby. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Pressley Richard and Hazel Wright Smith, wife of the late Lonnie Henderson, member of Macedona Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Brothers, Holland Smith, Bessemer City, Harley and Boyd Smith, Charlotte, Bobby Smith, Shelby; sister, Alberta Moore, Kings Mountain; nieces and nephews
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1 p.m. Saturday, Mountain Rest Cemetery, Rev. Mike Chambers
VISITATION: Following service, graveside
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home
JUANITA E. PETERS
LINCOLNTON - Juanita Erwood Peters, 73, Brian Center, died June 29, 2000, at her residence. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late W.L. and Gertrude Jones Erwood, of the Baptist faith, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Jean Marie and Tim L. Porter, Virginia Beach, Va.; sisters, Jennie Erwood Lynn, Jane Erwood Martin, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Michael and Nathan Porter, Virginia Beach preceded in death BY: Son, Danny K. Payne; brother, Carl Creedmore
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: To be held at a later date at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain
ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home
Maude P. McDaniel
BLACKSBURG, S.C. — Maude Poteet McDaniel, 87, 99 Island Road, died June 29, 2000, at Peachtree Medical Center, Gaffney, S.C. She was a native of Bessemer City, daughter of the late Solmon Henry and Nancy Jane Tessneer Poteet, wife of the late Clarence P. McDaniel, was the oldest living member of Nazareth Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son, Jessie E. McDaniel, Blacksburg; daughters, Thelma Lanier, Smyrna, S.C., Mary Lee Tessneer, Blacksburg; 15 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren preceded in death BY: Daughter, Edith M. Walker
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nazareth Baptist Church, Rev. Joseph Clayton
BURIAL: Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, White Columns Funeral Service; other times at the Tessneer home, 205 Cherokee Falls Road, Blacksburg
PALLBEARERS: Deacons of the church
Rev. S.A. Lankford Sr.
BELMONT - Rev. S.A. Lankford Sr., 73, formerly of Cleveland County, died June 29, 2000, at Watauga Medical Center, Boone. He was a native of Union County, Ga., son of the late W.S. Lankford, retired pastor and administrator of Church of God of Cleveland, Tenn., pastor of Norwood Church of God, Norwood, for six years, Crossmill Church of God, Marion, for seven years, South Lenoir Church of God, Lenoir, for eight years, West Asheville Church of God, Asheville, for three years, executive evangelism director of Western N.C. in Charlotte for four years, state overseer of Southern New England States for four years, State of New York for four years, superintendent of Canada for six years.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Katherine Darnell Lankford; son and daughter-in-law, Stoy A. Jr. and Elaine Lankford, Charlotte; mother, Ella Mae Bolick Lankford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Loe and Nell Lankford, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ronald and Diane Lankford, Rock Hill, S.C., John and Joann, Shelby; sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita and Lewis Patterson, Shelby, Jenelle and Ronald Puckett, Charlotte; grandsons and spouses, Scotty and Sarah, Todd and Donette, Stewart and Tonya, Michael, Woody; great-grandchildren, Chris, Dustin, Landon, Cody, Megan preceded in death BY: Sons, Woody Franklin and Dale Lamar Lankford; brothers, Bob and Mike Lankford
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Linwood Church of God, Gastonia, Revs. Bobby Brackett, James P. Griffin, Dr. Ken Hensley
INTERMENT: Sunset Cemetery, Shelby
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Linwood Church of God
PALLBEARERS: Scotty, Todd, Stewart, Michael, Woody and Chris Lankford
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Dustin, Landon and Cody Lankford
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Robert D. Litton
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Robert Daniel Litton, 76, U.S. Airmen’s Home, died April 25, 2000, at Kings Health Center. He was a native of Gastonia, son of the late Russell D. and Mary B. Litton, retired contractor, Air Force veteran.
SURVIVORS: Sisters, Pearl Emory, Greensboro, Jeanne Rawlings, Gastonia; nieces and nephews
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Held at U.S.S.A.H. National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Laura A. Smith
GASTONIA - Laura Azalee Smith, 88, Covenant Village, 1351 Robinwood Road, died June 29, 2000, at her residence. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late W. Lee and Laura Wallace Smith, graduate of Kings Mountain High School, North Carolina College for Women, Greensboro, member of First Baptist Church, Baptist Training Union, Women’s Missionary Union, former Sunday school teacher, former president of family owned business, Todd Smith Banding Company.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Helen E. Smith; cousins preceded in death BY: Sisters, Ruth Smith, Mary Smith Rawlings; niece, Mary Laura Rawlings
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Mausoleum of Peace, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Jack Weisenhorn
VISITATION: After service
PALLBEARERS: Ken and Russ Craig, Larry Harris, Paul Kincaid, Horace Long, Lonnie Waggoner
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 6298, Gastonia 28056-6000
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Pauline C. Harris
GASTONIA - Pauline Connor Harris, 88, 1259 Golf Course Drive, died June 28, 2000, at Century Care of Gastonia. She was a native of Swain County, daughter of the late James Wiley and Cora Shepard Connor, wife of the late Clarence T. Harris, retired from Wix Corp., member of AMVETS Women’s Auxiliary, First Free Will Baptist Church, Golden Age Club.
SURVIVORS: Children, Cora Lee Nunez, Jacksonville, Fla., Alice Rebecca Gilfillan, Chester, S.C., Thomas Hartwell Harris, Gastonia, Joe Neal Harris, Stanley, David Leon and Daniel Pratt Harris, Gastonia, Rita Kay Falls, Clover, S.C., Pamela Jane Raines, Dallas; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, A.E. Connor, Kings Mountain; sisters, Mabel Crook, Monroe, Gladys Johnson, Ft. Myers, Fla. preceded in death BY: Children, Helen Sue Doster, Anne Etoloia Odom, Patricia Paulette Lingerfelt; sisters, Eva Freeman, Christine Swink
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Free Will Baptist Church, Rev. W. H. Calvert
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: First Free Will Baptist Church, 2316 Union Road, Gastonia 28054
