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Darin B. Mann
SHELBY — Darin Bruce Mann, 34, died July 31, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Cabarrus County, employee of Mulls Greenhouse, member of Way of the Cross Free Will Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Kyla Robin Lingerfelt Mann; sons, River and Tanner Mann, the home, Josh Mann, Morganton; daughter, Dara Mann, Morganton; parents, Bruce Mann, Kannapolis, Linda Rink, Lenoir; father-in-law, Robert Lingerfelt, Shelby; mother-in-law and husband, Frankie and Don Bridges, Shelby; sister-in-law and husband, Kelly and Wayne Gregory, Shelby; nephews, Justin and Chase Gregory, Shelby; grandparents, Amos Watson, Lenior
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Grandmother, Louise Watson
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Way of the Cross Free Will Baptist Church, Revs. Alan Sailors, Dennis Tolley
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Way of the Cross Free Will Baptist Church, 875 E. Zion Church Road Shelby 28150 or to Antioch Baptist Church, 2441 Antioch Road, Morganton 28655
WOODROW T. DRURY
GASTONIA — Woodrow Thomas Drury, 80, 2310 Hickory Grove Road, died Aug. 1, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Chester, S.C., sone of the late Andrew H. and Margaret Murphy Drury, retired owner operator of Drury Auto Service, Navy veteran of World War II, member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a Sunday school teacher, member of Masonic Lodge 590 for over 50 years, Gastonia York Rites and Charlotte Shriners.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Faye Bynum Drury; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Sue and Alfred Rayfield, Brendal Faye and Don Buckner, Gastonia; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Revs. Richard Hicks, Thomas Hogan, and Andy Raines
BURIAL: Following funeral service, Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hickory Grove Baptist Church Bus Fund, 3717 Hickory Grove Road, 28056
IRENE NIXON
LINCOLNTON — Irene Thomas Nixon, 80, The Brian Center, died July 31, 2000 at her residence.
She was a native of Prattville, Ala., daughter of the late John Henry Clifton and Emma Eliza Headly Thomas, wife of the late Charles Alfonso Nixon.
SURVIVORS: Son, Billy Ray Nixon, Prattville, Ala.; daughter, Peggy Raborn, Dallas; sisters, Lynne Fletcher, Lawrenceville, Ga., Adele Tanner of Deatsville, Ala., Hilda Player, Selma, Ala., Emma Alexander, Troy, Ala.; brothers, Roger Thomas of Montgomery, Ala., George Thomas, California; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Charles Wayne Nixon; great-grandson, Kenneth Raborn, one sister; five brothers
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, David Memorial Baptist Church
VISITATION: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, before service
ARRANGEMENTS: Dallas Funeral Home
Jacquline Hartman
CROUSE — Jacquline "Jackie" Speagle" Hartman, 47, 1160 Pleasant Grove Church Road, died Aug. 1, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Jack D. Speagle, transcriptionist in the X-ray department at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Bobby Hartman; son, Joe A. Hartman, Lincolnton; daughters, Erica and Jessica Hartman, the home; mother, Margaret Lynch, Maiden; sisters, Tina Teague, Cherryville, Helen Funderburk, High Shoals; two grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Laboratory United Methodist Church, Rev. Linda Stack Morgan
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Laboratory United Methodist Church, 2869 Laboratory Road, Lincolnton 28092
Jerry F. Hughes
SHELBY — Jerry Faye Hughes, 63, 415 E. Graham St., died Aug. 1, 2000, at Hospice of Wendover.
He was a native of Rutherford County, son of the late Howard L. and Ruby G. Hughes, employee of Welder-Commercial, member of Dover Baptist Church, Navy veteran, served in the Korean War.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn H. and Mark Poston, Shelby, Cathy H. and Kenny Adams, Lawndale; nephew, Barry Hughes, Boiling Springs; niece, Donna Southards, Shelby; grandchildren, Jacob William and Austin Hughes, Thomas and Marista Poston, Ryan Adams
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Donald Eugene Hughes
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 5 p.m. Thursday, Cleveland Memorial Park, Rev. Phil Bailey
VISITATION: Following service
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Wendover, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150 or to Dover Baptist Church Building Fund, 1501 Polkville Road, Shelby 28150
ARRANGEMENTS: Lutz-Austell Funeral Home
Violet I. Yates
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Violet Irene Morris Yates, 91, 419 Stroup St., died July 31, 2000, at her daughter’s home.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Jessie Barrett and Mattie Johnson Barrett Vines, wife of the late John Marshall Yates, member of Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Rondall and Linda Brooks Yates, Gastonia, Gene and Betty Flowers Yates of Dublin, Ga., Edward Yates of Kings Mountain; daughters, Willie Morris Byers, Gastonia, Linda Yates Martin, Kings Mountain; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church, Rev. J.R. Robbins
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home, other times at the home of Linda Yates Martin, 1008 Linwood Road
Dewey M. Costner
GASTONIA — Dewey Mack Costner, 59, 2134 Parkdale Ave., died July 31, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Thomas Earl Mack and Mary Macie Mosteller Costner, member of Unity Baptist Church, former employee of AMP Inc.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Nancy Costner; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Christy Costner, Bessemer City; daughter, Renee Costner, the home
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Doris Garrett
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Unity Baptist Church, Rev. Larry Bostian
BURIAL: Saint Peters United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bellwood
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Charlie Benton, Robert Bradshaw, Gaston Clevenger, Cecil Garrett, Bobby Lyles, John Wilson
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
George C. Cline Sr.
MATTHEWS — George Clifton Cline Sr., 75, died Aug. 1, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Brather Elmore and Lula Watts Cline, member of Christ United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, taught Glenn Lackey Sunday school class for nine years, had nursing home ministry at Huntersville Oaks for 20 years, helped found Mulberry Baptist Church, former member and deacon of Durham Memorial Baptist Church, former member of Westberry Optimist Club, member and chaplain of Paw Creek American Legion Post 353, attended Paw Creek High School, enlisted in the Navy at age 17, served four years followed by five years in the Naval Reserve, served on the USS Strong (DD-467), the USS Stephen Potter (DD-538) and remained active in reunions until 1999, earned GED from CPCC in 1981 at age 55, 1983 graduate of Fruitland Bible Institute, ordained minister, ministered to sick and families, owner-operator of Cline’s Esso Service Station from 1952-1959, owner-founder of George Cline’s Tire Service from 1959-1977.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Kathryn Fisher Cline; children and spouses, Karen Cline, Candy and Dr. Daniel Wise, George C. "Chip" Cline Jr. and girlfriend, Teresa Caldwell, Charlotte; grandsons, Christopher and Stephen Wise, Charlotte; step-grandchildren, Tami Wise, Columbus, Ohio, Jeffrey Wise, Colgate University, New York; mother-in-law, Gretchen C. Fisher, Charlotte; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Jo and Robley Hackley, Orlando, Fla., Carole and John Cathcart, Linda and Jerry Hudson, Charlotte; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ben Sr. and Betty Cline, Bill Cline Sr., Charlotte, Wayne and Gail Cline, Wilmington; sisters-in-law, Hazel Cline, Gilda Meitl, Ann Caudle, Susan and Robert Thornton, Charlotte, Judy and Craig Schmidt, Cape Coral, Fla.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Jim and Dan Cline
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Private for family, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Forest Lawn Cemetery
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1 p.m. Thursday, Mulberry Baptist Church, Charlotte, Revs. Kenneth Hollifield, Robert Puerifoy, Jim Roberts
VISITATION: After service, church
PALLBEARERS: Nephews, Ben Cline Jr., John England, Scott Hudson, Sam Stewart, Luke Caudle, Ed Thornton
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Friends, Jack Threatt, J.C. Davis, Tom Owens, Carl and Dottie Roberts, Glenn Lackey Sunday school class
MEMORIALS: Presbyterian Homecare-Hospice, c/o Presbyterian Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 33549, Charlotte 28254; Harris Hospice Unit, Presbyterian Hospital, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte 28204 or Christ United Methodist Church Sanctuary Carpet Fund, 8020 Belhaven Blvd., Charlotte 28216
ARRANGEMENTS: McEwen, Mint Hill Chapel
CARL Ss. HAYNES
BELMONT — Carl Stanford Haynes, 70, 3147 South Point Road, died July 31, 2000 at home.
He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Roland Eva Georgia Hoyle Haynes, retired supervisor with the Gaston County school system, Army veteran, member of the Wildfire Club where he served several times as president and on the board of directors, avid outdoorsman.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Linda Hough Haynes; son and daughter-in-law, Steven P. and Donna Haynes of Cornelia, Ga.; grandchildren, John Travis and Emily Haynes; brothers and sisters-in-law, Herman J. and Sue Haynes of Sherills Ford, Charles R. and Hester Haynes and Hoyle L. and Jo Haynes, Bessemer City, Raleigh R. and Lois Haynes, Port Townsend, Wash.; sisters and brother-in-law, Madge H. and Ben Houser, Cherryville, Ola Kampmann, Clinton, Mo.; sisters-in-law, Frances and Kathryn Haynes
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Roy L. and Raymond B. Haynes; sister Elena H. Black; brothers-in-law, Will Black and Dean Kampmann
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Wildfire Club, Pastor Allan Sinclair
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, 28053
Rebecca McLean
GASTONIA — Rebecca Stowe McLean, 82, 1351 Robinwood Road, died Aug. 1, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Charlotte, daughter of the late Charles Fred and Ellen Simmons Stowe, wife of the late John Davidson McLean, retired following 35 years of service in accounting for Threads, an active member of First Presbyterian Church, a Deacon of the Church, Life Member of the Presbyterian Women, and a member of the Pilot Club.
SURVIVORS: Stepdaughter, Caroline McLean McAdams, Mebane; sister-in-law, Nell Plyler Stowe, Dallas; nieces, Rose M. Whitesides and Ruth McLean Brenner, Gastonia, Nancy Dean Robinson, Wilmington, Rose Ann Jordan Gant, Burlington; nephews, Robert Edgar McLean Jr. and Lyn Leslie McLean, Gastonia, Ben Everette Jordan Jr., Pinehurst, John McLean Jordan Jr. of Saxapahaw
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Myra Rose McLean; brother, Charles Fred Stowe Jr.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Dr. David Stoker and Rev. John Pruitt
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 2 p.m. today, church parlor
PALLBEARERS: Great-nephews, Lyn Leslie McLean III, Robert Edgar McLean III, Clayburn Adams McLean, Alexander McLean Jackson, Matthew Brown, Martin Clay McLean
MEMORIALS: Crisis Assistance Ministry, 805 W. Airline Ave., 28052
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Beulah T. Carter
BELMONT — Beulah Dellinger Tucker Carter, 89, 703 E. Catawba St., died Aug. 7, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Lincoln County, last surviving child of the late William J. and Nora E. Drum Dellinger, wife of the late Robert B. Tucker and Ross Lee Carter, retired from Knit Products Corp., owner-operator for many years of Belmont Flower Shop, member of Park Street United Methodist Church since 1922, life member of United Methodist Women, choir member, Sunday school teacher.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Don and Gail Tucker, Mount Holly; grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Clayton Tucker, Mount Holly, Gregory and Vickie Tucker, Gastonia; great-granddaughter, Emilee Tucker, Gastonia; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Dellinger; caregivers, Phyllis Rhodes and Joy King; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Fred, Ross and John Dellinger; sisters, Maggie and Flora Dellinger, Jane Fincher, Ora Lee Holbrook, Rachel Walker
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Park Street United Methodist Church, Revs. Robert Dodd, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
INTERMENT: Greenwood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, the church, other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: Leslie and Frank Dellinger, Jimmie Stowe, Frank Ellington, Jim Biggerstaff, Tommy Loudermilk, Bennie Brown
MEMORIALS: Park Street United Methodist Church, 120 Park St., Belmont 28012 or Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte 28204
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Teresa V. Mitchell
BLACKSBURG, S.C. — Teresa Diane Vickers Mitchell, 40, 710 Burnt Mill Road, died Aug. 5, 2000, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center, Gaffney, S.C.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Franklin and Doris Bumgarner Vickers, a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Homer Eugene Mitchell Sr.; sons, Robert Daniel Vickers, Stanley, Billy Joe and Brandon Eugene Mitchell, the home; stepson, Homer Eugene Mitchell Jr., Lufkin, Texas; daughter, Krista Lynn Mitchell, Blacksburg, S.C.; stepdaughter, Cynthia Maria Mitchell, Lufkin; brothers, Johnny Vickers, Mount Holly, Roger Vickers, Stanley, Jimmy Vickers, Asheville; two grandchildren; five step-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Betty Toler, Melissa Kay Vickers
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley