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Gladys N. Montgomery
YORK, S.C. - Gladys Neil Montgomery, 88, formerly of York, died July 26, 2000, at Presbyterian Home, Clinton, S.C. She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late Harry Edwin and Hazel Grist Neil, wife of the late Emil Allen Montgomery, graduate of University of South Carolina, retired school teacher, member of First Presbyterian Church of York.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughters, Harry Neil Montgomery, Lucy Hamer M. Marion
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Todd Speed
BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery
VISITATION: At graveside after service
MEMORIALS: Presbyterian Home, Musgrove St. Ext., Clinton, S.C. 29325 or First Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Liberty St., York, S.C. 29745
ARRANGEMENTS: Bratton Funeral Home
Betty H. Alexander
MIDLAND — Betty Marie Hilton Alexander, 70, died July 25, 2000, at Northeast Medical Center, Concord. She was a native of Charlotte, daughter of the late George Gilbert Hilton, bookkeeper for Altell in Matthews, member of First Baptist Church of Midland.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Sidney Alexander; mother, Mable Tate Hilton, Mount Holly; son, Charles G. Hendrix, Charlotte; brother, Jim Hilton, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sisters, Geraldine Farris, Concord, Judy Meek, Gastonia; six grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, William H. Hendrix
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rev. Thomas Gibbs
BURIAL: Church cemetery
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church Building Fund, 4720 Garmon Mill Road, Midland 28107
ARRANGEMENTS: Hartsell Funeral Home
Sandra M. Ingle
SHELBY - Sandra Martin Ingle, 57, 920 Whit Mar Lake Road, died July 27, 2000, at Hospice at Wendover. She was a native of Cleveland County, member of Zion Baptist Church, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Bob Ingle; daughter and son-in-law, Terry and Julie Pearson, Shelby; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Tammy Walker, Ellenboro; mother, Mildred Martin, Shelby; grandchildren, Seth Pearson, Michele Walker, Shelby; number of step-chlidren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Baptist Church, Revs. Randy Bridges, Allen Davis and Tim Metcalf; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before the service
BURIAL: Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Cleveland Funeral Services, Shelby
MEMORIALS: Hospice at Wendover, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150 or Zion Baptist Church Building Fund, 525 W. Zion Church Rd., Shelby 28150
Steve Spencer
GASTONIA - Steve Spencer, 40, 1270 Baugh St. Apt. C, died July 22, 2000 at Mercy Hospital, Charlotte. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Nece Spencer Reid, employed by REA Construction Company, member of Holy Temple Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Kaisha Garvin, Temeka Springs, Gastonia; sons, Steve Garvin Jr., Raphael Garvin, Gastonia; father, Leo McLuney, Shelby; step-father, Collin Reid, Lowell; sisters, Ella Reid, Dianne Spencer, Gastonia; brother, Lee Spencer, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, New Life Christian Center, Lowell, Rev. Keith Pettis
BURIAL: Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia
VISITATION: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, church ARRANGMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia.
James E. Grubbs
CRAMERTON — James Edgar Grubbs, 80, 370 Woodlawn Ave., died July 27, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Spartanburg, S.C., son of the late Frank and Ida Bagwell Grubbs, former chief of Cramerton Volunteer Fire Department, retired superintendent from the Town of Cramerton, Water Works Dept., with more than 15 years of service, member of South Fork Masonic Lodge 462, employed by Burlington Industries for more than 21 years, member of board of trustees of Cramer Mountain United Methodist Church, Army veteran of World War II, donated more than 13 gallons of blood for the American Red Cross.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy Digh Grubbs; daughters, Rachel Hice, Gastonia, Ponda Thacker, Kings Mountain, Debbie Little, Cramerton; sisters, Hazel Bennett, Woodruff, S.C., Bessie Jones, Ruth Burgess, Greer, S.C.; brother, Manley Grubbs, Gastonia; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church, Revs. Laura Hubbard, Harold Schwantes
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, full Masonic rites
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
PALLBEARERS: Jeff and Jerry Hudgins, Bill Guy, Hayes Armstrong, Chip Sipe, Doug Dixon, Brady Polk, Jeff Auten
MEMORIALS: Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 446, Cramerton 28032
Kenneth B. Finger Sr.
LINCOLNTON - Kenneth Blair Finger Sr., 82, 132 Lancrest Lane, died July 27, 2000, at home. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Thomas and Cleo Biggerstaff Finger, former president of Finger Brothers Construction, member of VFW, World War II Navy veteran, lifelong member of Boger City United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Helen Reynolds Finger; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas Lee and Kay Finger, Asheville, Kenneth Blair "Kenny" Jr. and Jane Finger, Lincolnton; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn F. and Craig Wilmoth, Karen F. and Grayson Gregory, Lincolnton; brothers, Hub and Bill Finger, Lincolnton; grandchildren, Molly, Julie, Katie, Kippin and T.J. Finger, Lori, Jennifer and Emily Gregory, Blair Ledford
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Madge Finger Field
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Boger City United Methodist Church, Revs. Lynne B. Caldwell, Joe Ervin and Don Beaty
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 1-2:45 p.m. today, the church
MEMORIALS: Columbarium Fund of Boger City United Methodist Church, 2320 E. Main St., Lincolnton 28092
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
Luna Mae Whitaker
SHELBY - Luna Mae Whitaker, 87, 417-B Melody Lane, died July 27, 2000, at home. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late G.S. and Lee Ola Grigg Whitaker, 1931 graduate of Mooresboro High School, earned teaching degrees from Boiling Springs College and Limestone College, earned masters degree of education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, principal of Mount Olive Elementary School in Horry County from 1942-1943, member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, active in Beta Tau Chapter in Charlotte, as historian wrote the history of the chapter from 1970 to 1982, taught at Quail Hollow Junior High School, Charlotte, retired from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System in 1975.
SURVIVORS: Brothers, Vaughn Whitaker, Patterson Springs, Howard Whitaker, Shelby; sisters, Ostine Greene, Swainsville, Ruby Biddix, Blanche Davis, Shelby; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Shull Whitaker
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Dr. Donald McSwain
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: Thirty minutes before service, the church
MEMORIALS: Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2112 New House Road, Shelby 28150 or charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
James F. Philbeck
GASTONIA - James Franklin Philbeck, 79, 600 Efird St., died July 27, 2000, at home. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Eff and Lonnie Humphries Philbeck, retired from City of Gastonia, member of Pillar of Truth Ministries.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 60 years, Doris Lowrance Philbeck; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Kelly, Clara and Carl Bynum, Gastonia, Judy and Rick Hiland, York, S.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Howard, Ellis and Rick Philbeck, Leonard and Alice Philbeck, Rev. Wayne and Frankie Philbeck, Gastonia; brothers, Tom Philbeck, Patterson Springs, Paul Philbeck, Grover; sisters, Hattie Mae Turner, Rudy Judd, Grover, Oveda Green, Patterson Springs; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, William, Arnold, Claude and Boyce Philbeck
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pillar of Truth Ministries, Revs. Jimmy Painter, Jimmy Barnette, Kevin Kellough, Johnny Williams
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Tracy, Michael, Deno, Danny and Scotty Philbeck, Larry Hiland, Carl Bynum
MEMORIALS: Pillar of Truth Ministries, c/o Rev. Wayne Philbeck, 620 N. Modena St., Gastonia 28052
Richard H. Whitesides
CHERRYVILLE — Richard H. Whitesides, 76, 134 Roy Lee Drive, Bessemer City, died July 28, 2000, at home. He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Roy B. and Margaret Templeton Whitesides, truck driver for Carolina Freight Carriers Corp. for 15 years, retired truck driver from Ryder-Ranger Trucking Company after 15 years of service, member of First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville, Men’s Bible Class, Cherryville Masonic Lodge 505, Cherryville Shrine Club, Scottish Rites of Charlotte, Cherryville American Legion Post 100 and Cherryville VFW 5200, Navy veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dot Whitesides; sons and daughter-in-law, Fred L. and Phyllis Whitesides, Cherryville, Keith Whitesides, Fort Jones, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Leesa and Dennis Workman, Cherryville; sister, Peggy Smart, York, S.C.; grandchildren, Dana Wright, Kevin and Brent Gantt, Chip and David Whitesides, Cherryville, Laura Menendez, Clearwater, Fla., Ronnie Workman, Lincolnton; five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home, Dr. Bill Lowe, with full Masonic rites GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 4:30 p.m. today, Lakeview Memory Gardens, York, S.C.
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home, other times at the home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28054
Paul Leroy Lail
SHELBY - Paul Leroy Lail, 81, 314 Royster Ave., died July 28, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Peter and Nancy Jane Camp Lail Jr., member of Bethel Church of the Nazarene, retired dyer from Mohican Mill, Lincolnton.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Elizabeth Green Lail; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Libby Lail, Shelby, Jimmy and Faye Lail, Ellenboro, Jerry Lail, Lincolnton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Lail and Charles Lemons, Grover, Joyce Lail and Ben Lail, Shelby; grandchildren; great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Gene Lail; sister, Dovie Mode
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, New Bethel Church of the Nazarene, Rev. Reed Jones, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
Ellen H. Gregg
GASTONIA - Ellen Hayes Gregg, 91, 1808 Echo Lane, died July 27, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Cocke County, Tenn., daughter of the late Rufus and Birdie Hayes, wife of the late James H. Gregg, member of Love Memorial Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, James M. and Linda Gregg, Gary and Diane Gregg, Gastonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Black, Caroline and Pete Farmer, Berdee and Charles Jacques, Gastonia, Betty and Alston Kyker, Newport, Tenn, Jean and Jerial Bereece, Charlotte; sisters and brother-in-law, Margaret and Wilbur Lewis, Trula Truett, Newport; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son-in-law, Robert Black; brother, George Hayes; sisters, Locky Brown, Cora Elizabeth Hayes; grandchildren, Beverly Rhinehardt, David Gregg; great-grandchild, Ashley Farmer
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, Gastonia. Revs. Gary Gregg, Patrick Latta
BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Chris, Marty, Richard Black, Terry Fair, Blue, Peter, Zach Farmer, Mark, Chuck Jacques MEMORIAL: Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone 28607 or Crisis Pregnancy Center, 3303 Union Raod, Gastonia 28056
Dr. E. Christian Anderson
LINCOLNTON - Dr. E. Christian Anderson, 67, died July 26, 2000, in Gastonia. He was a native of Chicago, eldest son of the late Carl and Ruth Pieper Anderson, earned a PhD at the University of Michigan in 1964, joined faculty of the College of Education at the University of South Florida in Tampa in 1964, retired from USF in 1990, attained rank of professor, active in faculty governance for many years, principal investigator for Honduras Project, retired in 1998 from the United States Navy, Ready Reserve, with the rank of Captain in the Intelligence Branch.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Margaret Morton, Orangeville, Ill.; daughter, Susan Kresmeyer, Lincolnton; son-in-law, Don Wilson Kresmeyer; son, John Frederick Anderson, St. Petersburg, Fla.; stepson, Matthew Franklin Bentayou, Boca Raton, Fla.; stepdaughter-in-law, Ashley Jayne Bentayou; step-grandchild, Justin Matthew Bentayou
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Michael Justin Anderson
MEMORIAL SERVICE: To be held at later date in Tampa Bay, Fla. area
MEMORIALS: Abilities of Florida, the American Diabetic Association or charity of donor’s choice
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
Lawrence H. Kester
CHERRYVILLE — Lawrence H. Kester, 89, 140 Dick Beam Road, died July 28, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William Edgar and Sally Neill Kester, husband of the late Alice Carpenter Kester, retired house carpenter from Dixie Lumber Company of Cherryville.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Frances Kester, Crouse, Don and Rachel Kester, Larry and Daisy Kester, Kenneth and Katherine Kester, Bob and Jim Kester, Cherryville; daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Bob Freeman, Cherryville; brother, Carl Kester, Bessemer City; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Sunday, Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home, Rev. Dennis E. Bean
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Anthony Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 281 Hephzibah Church Road, Crouse 28033 or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Bobbie Turner Lane
IRON STATION - Bobbie Turner Lane, 78, 4078 Randleman Road, died July 28, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center. She was a native of Swain County, daughter of the late Zeb Vance Turner and Selma Duncan Turner Trammell, wife of the late Leonard Roscoe Lane, Sr., employed by McBess Ind. as textile winder, member of Beth Haven Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, J.B. Lane, Robinsville, Eugene and Samuel Lane, Iron Station; brothers, James Trammell, Lincolnton, Robert Trammell, Robinsville; sisters, Irene Calloway, Janett Boyles, Carolyn Schronce, Lincolnton, Florence Neal, High Shoals; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Leonard R. Lane, Jr.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Beth Haven Baptist Church, Rev. David Mims; body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service
BURIAL: High Shoals Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Lincolnton.
MEMORIALS: Beth Haven Baptist Church, J.D. Morris Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 156, Denver 28037
