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James R. Neal Sr.
SHELBY — James R. Neal Sr., 80, West Warren Manor, died July 10, 2000, at the Hospice Wendover facility.
He was the husband of the late Sadie Neal, retired from Dover Textile Mill.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Cleveland Funeral Services, Rev. David Fambrough
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
MEMORIALS: Hospice at Wendover, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
Aaileen M. Lineberger
BELMONT — Aileen McKnight "Pinky" Lineberger, 74, died July 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Samuel Walter and Rose Hewitt McKnight, wife of the late Henry A. Lineberger Jr., member of First Baptist Church, tax service accountant, owner-operator of the A-Line Postal Center, North Belmont.
SURVIVORS: Sons, E. Scott Davenport, Henry A. "Hal" Lineberger III, Belmont; sisters, Elizabeth M. and Kathryn M. Steele, Midland; grandchildren, Blythe O’Hanlon Lineberger, Bailee Celeste Barnes
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Three brothers
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Wednesday, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Baker
BURIAL: Private
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont 28012; First Baptist Church of Belmont, 23 N. Central Ave., Belmont 28012 or American Lung Association, 3305 S.E. 16th Ave., Hickory 28601
Linda H. Messer
GASTONIA — Linda Diane Holland Messer, 51, died July 11, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Iredell County, member of South Gastonia Congregation Jehovah’s Witness, accountant with New South Athletic, Dallas.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 18 years, Michael Eugene Messer; daughters and son-in-law, Christina Diane Newnam and Ricky Eugene Shumate, Mocksville, Catherine Denise Newnam, Gastonia; grandchildren, Adelyn Elizabeth Shumate and Dylan Zachary Thomas; father and stepmother, Paul and Melva Holland, Gastonia; mother, Novella Beamon Daub, Pfafftown; brother, Bobby Addington Jr., Stanley; sisters, Sandra Rice, Salisbury, Lisa Schuler, Clemmons, Bobbie Macaione, Advance
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, McLean Funeral Directors, Bryan Stewart and Donald Johnson
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Johnny Tilton, Larry Barnes, Houston, Brent and J.D. Messer, Randy Hurst
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
TONY LEE BROOKS
GASTONIA — Tony Lee Brooks, 38, 3627 W. Franklin Blvd., died July 8, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Gaston County, employed by Ferguson’s Carpet, Cramerton.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Crystal Michelle Brooks, Gastonia; son, Jeffrey Lee Brooks, Gastonia; mother and stepfather, Elizabeth and Chester Clinton, Gastonia; father and stepmother, Melvin and Dorothy Brooks, Mount Holly; sisters, Patsy Nichols, York, S.C., Wanda Hollifield, Meridian, Miss., Teresa Anderson, Gastonia, Debbie Webber, Spartanburg, S.C.; brother, Gene Brooks, Meridian
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Pamela Sue Brooks; brother, Roy Brooks
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, High Shoals Cemetery, Rev. Roy Clark
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Ward Funeral Home
Cheryl T. Smith
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Cheryl Taylor Smith, 40, 2304 Oakstone Circle, died July 9, 2000, at Piedmont Medical Center.
She was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late James H. Taylor, former employee of Smith Enterprises, Rock Hill.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Jean Westbury Taylor; sons, Richard Allen and David Jr. Smith, Rock Hill; brother, Forest Rippy Jr., Rock Hill; sister, Betty Greene, Rock Hill; companion, Billy Knight, the home
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Grandview Memorial Park, Rev. Homer F. Greene
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Home
Aaileen M. Lineberger
BELMONT — Aileen McKnight "Pinky" Lineberger, 74, died July 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Samuel Walter and Rose Hewitt McKnight, wife of the late Henry A. Lineberger Jr., member of First Baptist Church, tax service accountant, owner-operator of the A-Line Postal Center, North Belmont.
SURVIVORS: Sons, E. Scott Davenport, Henry A. "Hal" Lineberger III, Belmont; sisters, Elizabeth M. Steele, Kathryn M. Davenport, Midland; grandchildren, Blythe O’Hanlon Lineberger, Bailee Celeste Barnes
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Three brothers
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Baker
BURIAL: Private
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont 28012; First Baptist Church of Belmont, 23 N. Central Ave., Belmont 28012 or American Lung Association, 3305 S.E. 16th Ave., Hickory 28601
Alice L. McCorkle
SHERRILLS FORD — Alice Gray Little McCorkle, 70, 8956 Sherrills Ford Road, died July 8, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Catawba County, wife of the late Johnny McCorkle, daughter of the late Ernest Connor and Edith Little, member of Motts Grove United Methodist Church, retired cook.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Kermit McCorkle, St. Paul, Minn., Jeffery McCorkle, Greensboro, Keith and Jerrisa McCorkle, Winston-Salem, Fred McCorkle, Sherrills Ford, Wesley McCorkle, the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Cotie Lawrence, Alice Bernett McCorkle, Hickory, Pamela and Jeffrey Stewart, Newton; brother, Jeffery Connor, Hickory; sisters, Virginia Farrer, Charlotte, Elaine and Linda Connor, Hickory; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; special friend, Agnes Dover; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Thursday, Motts Grove United Methodist Church, Bishop W.C. Miller, Revs. Habakkuk Taylor, Thomas Thompson Jr., Bishop Dalton
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony & White’s Funeral Service, Lincolnton
Roxie T. Lowe
LINCOLNTON — Roxie Anne Taylor Lowe, 88, Brian Nursing Center, died July 10, 2000, at Caldwell County Hospice.
She was a native of Catawba County, daughter of the late Lucy and George Taylor, wife of the late George Bradshaw and Roy Robert Lowe, former spinner in textile industry, member of Community Pentecostal Holiness Center.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Rosie Lee Charry, Florida; grandsons, Ricky and Donnie Lowe, Stanley; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Dorothy Lowe; one brother; three sisters
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 4 p.m. today, Williamson Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Mooresville, Rev. Edward McGinnis
MEMORIALS: Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood St. N.W., Lenoir 28645
ARRANGEMENTS: Burke Mortuaries, Maiden
Selma D. Bartlett
LOWELL — Selma Davis "Mae" Bartlett, 92, Sunbridge Nursing Home, formerly of Springwood, died July 11, 2000, at her residence.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Jimmie Davis, wife of the late Andrew P. Bartlett, a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons, W.J. and Jimmy Bartlett, Springwood; brother, Hugh Davis, Vale; sister, Madge Reynolds, Hickory; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hillview Baptist Church, Dallas, Revs. Revis Fox, Ted Dixon
BURIAL: 1 p.m. Thursday, Norman’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Fallston
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly, other times at 116 Bartlett Road, Springwood
Otis M. Camp
LENOIR — Otis Martin Camp, 71, Southhaven Drive, died July 10, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Henderson County, son of the late Mark Edward and Elona Idema Williams Camp, retired fromTaylor Brothers Construction, former member of NRA, Trout Unlimited, Mountain Grove Baptist Church, World War II Navy veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Carolyn Steadman Camp; son, Otis William Camp, Lenoir; daughters, Katherine Jordan, Stanley, Gwendolyn Miller, Lenoir; sisters, Mildred Blackwell, Esther Figart, Hendersonville; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Mountain Grove Baptist Church, Dr. Clifton Black, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Greer-McElveen Funeral Home
PALLBEARERS: R.H. McNeil, Timothy Hall, Rev. John Brashear, Reid and Paul Conner, Kevin Grant, Rev. David Locke, Danny Camp
MEMORIALS: Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood St., Lenoir 28645
Fannie B. Hullett
GASTONIA — Fannie Belle Hullett, 85, 1548 Conrad Ave., died July 10, 2000, at Belaire Health Care Center.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Cale and Mary Ella Gordon Hullett, retired from the textile industry, member of Linwood Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Mae and Anne Owens, Eva Jones; brothers, Grady, Ed, John, Tom, Dave, Marvin, Bob and Gene Hullett
FUNERAL: 2 p.m.Thursday, Ward Funeral Home
BURIAL: Armstrong Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Bobby Short, Billy Jr. and Larry Jones, Tony Sharp, Chris Burns, John Wilson
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28054
Robert A. Gause
LOWELL — Robert Audie Gause, 63, 1024 Avondale Road, Apt. 1, died July 10, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Laurenburg, S.C., son of the late Audie L. Gause, winding supervisor for Pharr Yarns, U.S. Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Brenda Gause, Belmont; mother, Lottie Turner Gause; daughter, Pamela Gause, Belmont; stepson, Randall Eugene Bates; brothers, Jim and Harold Eugene Gause, Gastonia; companion, Judy Long, Lowell
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 4 p.m. today, Yorkwood Church of God, Rev. Bobby Smith
BURIAL: Private
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Louise Dellinger Hoyle
CHERRYVILLE — Louise Dellinger Hoyle, 72, 515 Eaker Circle, died July 11, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby.
She was a native of Gaston County, wife of the late Ralph Lane Hoyle, daughter of the late Thomas H. and Maude Jenks Dellinger, homemaker, member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha H. and Mike Hollifield, Rita and Randy Huffman, Cherryville; brothers, Click, Jack and Gary Dellinger, Cherryville; sisters, Ruby Keever, Carolyn Camp, Gay Ramsey, Cherryville, Joann Houser, Homestead, Fla., Shirley Houser, Vale, Frankie Bess, Waco, Jill Reynolds, Ellenboro; grandchildren, Robin Fox, Darren and Brandon Huffman, Stacy Childres, Caryl Ann Hollifield; six great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Wayne Key, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Mount Zion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 579, Cherryville 28021
ELLA WRIGHT STARR
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Ella Ruth Wright Starr, 69, died July 9, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late L. Ernest and Emma Alexander Wright, longtime member of St. James United Methodist Church, member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, educated in York County public schools, graduated from Clover High School and Barber Scotia College, Concord, studied at Johnson C. Smith University, N.C. A&T State University, taught at Center Hill School, Stewart Elementary, Lincoln High and Costner Elementary School, member of Charity Chapter No. 548 OES, Church Aide Society, N.C. Association of Educators, United Order of Tents, National Association of University Women, North Carolina Retired Teachers Association.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 46 years, Quincy Starr; sons, John Avery "Butch," Quincy Jr. and Janathan Starr, Kings Mountain; foster sister, Mae Alice Thommason, York; grandson, Justin Starr, Kings Mountain; granddaughter, Sonya A. "Skipper" Hughes, Kings Mountain; special friend, Louise Outen, Gastonia; two aunts; brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Clement J., Rev. William and Eugene Wright
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Rev. Clarence Wright
BURIAL: St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery, York, S.C.
VISITATION: 30 minutes before the service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral Home
