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Wiley Hardin
GASTONIA - Wiley Hardin, 82, 1006 W. Sixth Ave, died Aug. 10, 2000, at home. He was a native of Cherokee County, son of the late Thomas J. and Eldie Creasmon Hardin, member of Beech Avenue Baptist Church, retired from Firestone Mills after more than 34 years of service.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 62 years, Bessie Ellis Hardin; son and daughter-in-law, Carroll and Ann Hardin, Gastonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne and Mike Rickard, Jerileen and David Jeffers, Gastonia; brothers, James Hardin, Waterford, Mich., Jack Hardin, Andrews; sisters, Pauline Shuler, Sedro Woody, Washington, Ada Hembree, Jacksonville, Fla., Mildred Sims, Gastonia, Dr. Wanda Ellis, Rochester, Mich.; grandchildren and spouses, Beth and Eddie Belk, Greg and Tonya Hardin, Wesley and Tracy Hardin, Phillip and Dawn Jeffers, Channon Welch, Casey Leming, Gastonia, Paul and Kim Rickard, Bessemer City; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Elizabeth and Logan Belk, Cole Welch, Caleb Hardin
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Newell Hardin
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Saturday, McLean Funeral Directors, Revs. Homer Wilson, Rick Duncan
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Greg and Wesley Hardin, Paul Rickard, Casey Leming, Christopher and Eddie Belk, Phillip Jeffers
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Dorothy C. Warren
MOORESVILLE — Dorothy Carter Warren, 71, died Aug. 9, 2000, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was a native of South Carolina, daughter of the late Marion Henry and Katie Pearl Carter, wife of the late Elbert Alexander Warren, member of Missionary Methodist Church, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Larry Lambert, Concord, Patricia and Donnie Smith, Darlynn and Kenny Brotherton, Audrey and Darrell Pennell, Mary and David Neilson, Mooresville; sisters, Thelma Gardner, Mooresville, Nellie Campbell, Cumberland, Md.; brother, Robert Carter, Mount Holly; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Granddaughter, Tami Combs; brothers, John Henry and Paul Carter
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Revs. Randall Mason, Chancee Carter
BURIAL: Glenwood Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Missionary Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 991, Mooresville 28115
Arrie R. Myers
DALLAS - Arrie Nathlee Richardson Myers, 77, 1031 Walnut Springs Court, died Aug. 8, 2000, at home. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Louie and Lillian Heath Richardson, wife of the late Raymond C. Myers Sr., retired from United Spinners, Lowell, member of Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church, charter member of Freewill Baptist Association.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Toni Messer, Dallas, Linda Human, Bessemer City; son, Louie Myers, Morganton; sisters in Christ, Ann Chambers, Shirley Turner, Ruth Messer, Glenda Voyles; brother, David Richardson, Bishopville, S.C.; brothers in Christ, Mike Messer, Johnny Turner; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Connie Myers Bryson; son, Raymond C. "Bucky" Myers Jr.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church, Revs. Gaither Summitt, James Chambers, Chuck Poole
BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City
VISITATION: Held Thursday at the home of Toni Messer, 1031 Walnut Springs Court; condolence messages may be sent to www.wardfuneral.com
PALLBEARERS: Robert "Dusty" Johnson, Donny and Logan Messer, John John and Scotty Bryson, Rusty and David Human
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home, Gastonia
Gypsy Joe Hampton
GASTONIA - Gypsy Joe Hampton, 64, 1926 W. Overman Ave., died Aug. 7, 2000, at home. He was a native of Macon County, son of the late Herman Wade and Rozelle Sawyer Hampton, attended Sharon Freewill Baptist Church, former textile worker.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 28 years, Lucy Bell Hampton; sons and daughters-in-law, Nelson and Margie Grindstaff, Bill and Kathy Sweeney, Greg Kimble, Bobby Sweeney, Gastonia, John Sweeney, Stedman, Randy Sweeney, Laurenburg, Danny Freeman; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Billy Youngblood, York, S.C., Sylvia and David Johnson, Lucy and Frank Harris, Wade, Shirley Huber, Texarkana, Ark.; aunt, Bertie Manley, Gastonia; sister, Irene Chesney, Gastonia; brothers, Tom and Calvin Hampton, Gastonia, Allen Hampton, Mount Holly, Ted Hampton, Stanley, Floyd Hampton, Greenville, S.C., Wade Hampton, Portland, Ore., Bob Hampton, Dallas; 30 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Marie Hampton
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Sharon Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. Odell Cook, Greg Kimble
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: At the home of Bobby Hampton, 1922 W. Overman Ave.
PALLBEARERS: Danny Freeman, Nelson Lee Grindstaff, Jobe and Wayne Hampton, Chris and Conan Kimble, Billy Youngblood, Buddy Morton
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
Hazel A. Dellinger
LINCOLNTON - Hazel Auton Dellinger, 78, 1851 Buffalo Shoals Road, died Aug. 9, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Theodore and Beulah Holbrook Auton, a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Leonard Dellinger; sons, Harold Stamey, Atlanta, William Stamey, Statesville, Terry, Jim and Rick Stamey, Gastonia, Gary Stamey, Lincolnton; daughter, Linda Walker, Bessemer City; brothers, Paul R. Auton, Shelby, Gordon Auton, Glencoe, Mo.; sisters, Anne Hewitt, Hickory, Ruby Starr, Weatherford, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Clarence Auton; grandson, David Walker
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Warlick Funeral Home, Rev. Odell Cook
BURIAL: St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
Miriam A. Lathan
MOUNT HOLLY - Miriam Elizabeth Allen Lathan, 79, 13953 Lucia-Riverbend Highway, died Aug. 10, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late William Henry and Emma Painter Allen, retired cashier from Atlantic and Pacific Food Stores, member of Paw Creek Presbyterian Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Coleman Lathan; daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Robert Howey, Lancaster, S.C.; sons and daughter-in-law, Al and April Lathan, Isle of Palms, S.C., W. Gary Lathan, Forest Hill Gardens, N.Y.; sister, Rena McRae, Charlotte; grandchildren and spouses, Heather and John Emrich, Munich, Germany, Brett and Lisa Lathan, Isle of Palms, Lucy Lathan, New York City, Katy Lathan, Mill Valley, Calif., Caroline and Jackson Howey, Lancaster
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Claude, Marvin, Howard and Vernon Allen; sisters, Vennie Edwards, Edna Allen
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Rev. Gary Bryant
INTERMENT: Hillcrest Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Woodlawn Funeral Home; condolence messages may be sent to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
MEMORIALS: Paw Creek Presbyterian Church Hymnal Fund, 7400 Mount Holly Road, Charlotte 28214; Harris Hospice Unit, Presbyterian Hospital, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte 28204 or charity of donor’s choice
James M. Cloninger
BELMONT - James Michael Cloninger, 62, died Aug. 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late Leonard Frank Cloninger, Army veteran, graduate of Belmont High School, distribution lineman for Duke Power Company for 30 years, worked for Gaston Auto Parts for seven years, past commander and member of Belmont American Legion Post 144, active member of the 40/8 Voiture 1416.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Marcia Fincher Cloninger; mother, Lottie Adkins Cloninger, Ocean Drive, S.C.; son, Jerry Michael Cloninger, High Point; stepdaughter, Tracy Brown, High Point; sisters, Cecily Helms, Gastonia, Carol Mason, Ocean Drive; one grandchild; one step-grandchild
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greenwood Cemetery, Rev. Robert Baker
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly; condolence messages may be sent to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
MEMORIALS: The 40/8 Nursing Scholarship Fund, c/o American Legion Post 144, P.O. Box 932, Belmont 28012
Dorothy W. Hicks
GASTONIA - Dorothy Warren Hicks, 74, 504 S. Webb St., died Aug. 9, 2000, at Brian Center, Gastonia. She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late William Reed and Dora Thodocia Johnson Warren, wife of the late Marshall Norman Hicks, attended Riverside Baptist Church, Cramerton.
SURVIVORS: Children and spouses, Billy Gene Bittle, Chula Vista, Calif., Marshall Alan and Vickie Hicks, Galax, Va., Teresa Hicks and Dennis Dale, Seneca, S.C., Ricky Dean, Crowders Mountain; sisters, Florence Holmes, Kings Mountain, Frances W. Scott, Gastonia, Virginia W. Wooten, Gastonia; grandchildren and spouses, Marie and Chris Daniel, San Diego, Matthew Alan Hicks, Galax, Kellie Elizabeth and Heather Rebecca Dale, Seneca; great-granddaughter, Arrianna Daniels, San Diego; special friend, Frank Garrison, Gastonia
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Lester Roscoe and James Laban Warren; sister, Emma W. Brook
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: Following service, at the home of Frances Scott, 139 Burton Hill Circle, Gastonia
RUTH S. DODD
BOONE — Ruth Sinclair Dodd, 90, formerly of Stoney Point Road, Waco, died Aug. 10, 2000, at Watauga Medical Center. She was a native of Robeson County, daughter of the late Daniel Patrick and Lily Jerusha O’Brian Sinclair, wife of the late Walter Henry Dodd, retired elementary teacher from the Cleveland County School System after 36 years, member of Waco Baptist Church, served as organist, choir director, Sunday school teacher, member of N.C.E.A., graduate of Flora MacDonald College, Red Springs.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Ann Dodd and Joe Philps, Boone; nieces, Feances Haynes Cambell, Taylorsville, Mary Ann Haynes Yount, Greensboro; grandsons, James Edward Dellinger, Asheville, Walter Craig Dellinger, Greensboro
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Ten brothers and sisters
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Waco Baptist Church, Rev. Wilson Harmon, Gene Grigg
BURIAL: Capernaum Cemetery, Waco
VISITATION: One hour before service, church
MEMORIALS: Waco Baptist Church, P.O. Box 297, Waco 28169
ARRANGEMENTS: Carpenter’s Funeral Home
William R. Lynch
MOUNT HOLLY - William R. "Bill" Lynch, 57, 400 N. Hawthorne St., died Aug. 9, 2000. He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late Thomas Franklin and Effie Mary Silver Lynch, retired from management with Hoechst Celanese, drove a van for Seko and Priority Transport, member of Second Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher, member and former president of the Mount Holly Lions Club.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 40 years, Linda Aiken Lynch; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Frances and Mark Gordon, Ranlo; son, William R. "Billy" Lynch Jr., Mount Holly; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas F. and Cletus Lynch, Charlotte, John W. and Mary Lou Lynch, Surfside Beach, S.C.; grandchildren, Andrea Lynch, of the home, Mathew Ward, Ranlo; sister-in-law and husband, Judy and Beuford Spicer, Kings Mountain; brother-in-law and wife, Larry and Libby Aiken, Mount Holly; mother-in-law, Grace F. Aiken, Mount Holly
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Second Baptist Church, Revs. Bruce Bradley, Herman Winkler
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Woodlawn Funeral Home, condolence messages may be sent via e-mail to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
MEMORIALS: Second Baptist Church Building Fund, 707 Rankin Ave., Mount Holly 28120
Bessie M. Hudson
CHERRYVILLE — Bessie Mull Hudson, 97, 201 C. St., died Aug. 9, 2000, at home. She was a native of York County, wife of the late W.E. Mull and Frank Hudson, retired spinner from Nu-Way Manufacturing Co.
SURVIVORS: Grandsons, Lester Jones, Sharon, S.C., Gene Ray, Pete, Russell, Jerry, David and Arnold Jones, Cherryville; granddaughters, Katherine J. Mull, Shelby, Diane Jones, Cherryville; 22 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Margaret Jones Bemis
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Revs. Keith Love, Phil Deon
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
Darcus H. Ledford
SHELBY - Darcus May Horn Ledford, 91, died Aug. 10, 2000, at White Oak Manor. She was a native of Rutherford County, homemaker, member of the Baptist faith.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Melvin William Ledford; sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew and Irene, Clifford and Linda, Jimmy and Christine Ledford, Boiling Springs; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cleveland Memorial Park, Rev. Marvin Gobble
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, Cleveland Funeral Services
James K. Marrow
CHARLOTTE - James Kenneth "Jim" Marrow, 71, died Aug. 9, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center. He was a native of Shelby, son of the late Jack D. and Sarah Ford Marrow, Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict aboard the PC 581, member of Excelsior Masonic Lodge No. 261, A.F. and A.M. Scottish Rite Lodge, past member of St. James Male Choir, co-owner of Automated Card Feeding Inc.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 53 years, Lib Marrow, Charlotte; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Ray Christenbury, Pineville; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael K. and Beth Marrow, Troutman, David and Clemmie Marrow, Mount Holly; mother-in-law, Mae H. Kirkland; grandchildren, Morgan, James, David Jr., Abbie and Chad Marrow, Kenny and Charles Christenbury; brother, Clyde Marrow, Charlotte; sister, Terry Marrow
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Roger Marrow
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, McEwen Funeral Service, Rev. Buddy Pigg
BURIAL: Sharon Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
