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William M. McClure
KINGS MOUNTAIN - William M. McClure, 70, 508 Unity Church Road, died Aug. 30, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William T. and Ethel Froneberger McClure, member of Oakview Baptist Church, retired from textile industry.
SURVIVORS: Brothers, Theodore McClure, Kings Mountain, Marshall McClure, Gastonia; sisters, Jane Reagan, Kings Mountain, Betty Campbell, McLeansville
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, George McClure
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 4 p.m. Saturday, Harris Funeral Home, Rev. Alan Morrow
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, 717 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28054
Fred L. Richards
IRON STATION - Fred Lavon "Doc" Richards, 64, Fox Den Circle, died Aug. 30, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. He was a native of Belmont, son of the late Fred Eugene and Ada Crouse Richards, carpenter for Duke Power for more than 20 years, active member of Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, Belmont, served eight years with the North Carolina Air National Guard.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Bobbie Abernathy Richards; daughters, Cindy Caldwell, Iron Station, Sandra Keller, Maiden; sons, Mike Steven Richards, Lincolnton, Mark Anthony Richards, Vale; brother, Zane Richards, Belmont; sister, Betty Waters, Belmont; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Bill, Baxter and Joe Richards; sister, Ovelene Massey
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, Belmont, Revs. Jerry Pennington, Allan Harris
INTERMENT: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lincolnton
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
MEMORIALS: Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, Building Fund, South Main Street, Belmont 28012
Sarah W. Williamson
SHELBY - Sarah Wilson Williamson, 65, 1106 Washburn Switch Road, died Aug. 31, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late James Woodrow Wilson, wife of the late Dan Edwin Williamson, N.C. license plate agent, member of Double Springs Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Woody Padgett, Danette and Rodney Wesson, Danyel Phelps, Shelby; mother, Verna Navey Wilson, Shelby; sister, Poniese Williamson, Shelby; grandchildren, Lindy and Katie Padgett, Daniel, Joseph and Joshua Wesson, Austin Phelps
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Sue Wilson Greene, Gwendolyn Faye Wilson
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Saturday, Double Springs Baptist Church, Revs. Eddie Brackett, Harold Fite
INTERMENT: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Double Springs Baptist Church, Activity Building Fund or Double Springs Brazilian Church Fund, 1130 Double Springs Church Road, Shelby 28150
Betty E. Hickman
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Betty Elaine Hickman, 1708 M. Street N.E., formerly of Grover, died Aug. 26, 2000, at Washington Hospital Center. She was a native of Cleveland County, graduate of Compact High School, Kings Mountain, former employee of Minette Mills, Grover, a certified nursing assistant.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Nina Martin, Washington, D.C; brothers, Hubert Hickman, Seat Pleasant, Md., Gus Degree, Atlanta, Howard Degree, Kings Mountain; several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Shilo AME Zion Church, Grover, Revs. Kelly, John Houze and William Thompson.
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before the service, church; also at the home of Pam Hickman, 202 Cooke Circle, Kings Mountain
ARRANGEMENTS: J.W. Gill and Sons Funeral Home, Kings Mountain
Felix B. Stines
DALLAS - Felix Bennoy Stines, 57, 501 E. Cloninger St., died Aug. 29, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Herman and Vera P. Stines, member and former deacon of Hardin Baptist Church, member of Gaston Lodge No. 263 and Scottish Rites Shriners, Dallas Rescue Squad board of directors, "The New Creations" gospel group.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Maxine Williams Stines; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony Stines, Chris and Katie Stines, Kevin and Alison Stines, Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Chris Salley, Gastonia; sisters, Betty Ann Johnson, Jean Rush, Gastonia; grandchildren, Ashley Blair and Ian Davis Stines
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Barry Joe Stines
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Hardin Baptist Church, Dallas, Rev. Fain Farmer
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, with masonic rites
VISITATION: At the home of Chris Stines, 1503 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., Dallas
PALLBEARERS: Ken Auten, Harold Dean Fulbright, Robert Hinkle, Jimmy Holler, Deany Phillips, Tonya Young
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Hardin Baptist Church deacons, members of Dallas Rescue Squad
MEMORIALS: Hardin Baptist Church, P.O. Box 591, Dallas 28034
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Gastonia
Moseline C. B. Blanton
SHELBY - Carrie Moseline Beam Blanton, 98, 1003 Fallston Road, died Aug. 30, 2000, at her residence. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late David Christie and Lizzie Nora Camp Beam, wife of the late Eura Blanton, homemaker, eldest member of Ross Grove Baptist Church, member of Mother’s Sunday school class.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, William "Bill" E. and Jean Blanton, Fallston, Roland C. and Mary Sue Blanton, Larry Scott and Carol Blanton, Shelby; daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy B. Vance, of the home, Jeanette B. and James Ellis, Edris B. and Arvin Melton, Margaret B. and Barry Greene; sister, Velma B. Moore, Shelby; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Cloy Garro Blanton; daughter, Frances B. Bettis; brothers, Elzie Lee, Joe, Ernest Beam; sisters, Dovie B. Hogue, Gussie Ray B. Jones
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Ross Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Gene Daggerhart; body will lie in state 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home, Shelby
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150, or Ross Baptist Church 1225 Fallston Road, Shelby 28150
EARL H. JOHNSON
SHELBY - Earl Hood Johnson, 73, 827 Ivywood Dr., died Aug. 28, 2000 at his residence. He was a native of Rutherford County, son to the late Romie Ashburn and Vassie Ellen Canipe Johnson, furniture expediter at Drexel Furniture of Shelby, member of Mulls Memorial Baptist Church, former deacon, usher and Sunday school teacher.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Wilma Crotts Johnson; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Stephen Scruggs, Cliffside, Renea and Chris Walker, Cherryville; brothers, Carl and J.W. Johnson, Morganton, Lebron Johnson, Valdese; grandchildren, Christina and Andrew Scruggs
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Christine Allman and Ellen Barnette
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Mulls Memorial Baptist Church. Revs. Ervin Price, Wade Dellinger, Max Pendleton
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston
MEMORIALS: Mulls Memorial Baptist Church, 3299 Fallston Road, Shelby 28150
Fredrick C. Hoover
STANLEY - Fredrick Clay "Jack" Hoover, 73, 173 McLurd Manor, died Aug. 30, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late T.R. Reuben Hoover, former owner and operator of Carolina Advertising Agency, Charlotte, and World War II Navy veteran, member of Christ’s Lutheran Church.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Ida Mauney Hoover, Stanley; sisters and brother-in-law, Doris H. Skidmore, Stanley, Linda H. and Mitchell Sigmon, Denver; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Henry H. Hoover
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Christ’s Lutheran Church
BURIAL: Stanley Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Christ’s Lutheran Church, building 203 Main St., Stanley 28164
LORENE D. CLINE
LINCOLNTON - Lorene Dellinger Cline, 68, 421 Third St., died Aug. 29, 2000, at Frye Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Ruth Withers Dellinger, wife of the late Flint Cline, lifelong member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, in charge of baby nursery for 53 years, worked as a clerk in retail industry.
SURVIVORS: Father, Berlie F. Dellinger, Lincolnton; aunts, Eva Heavner, Crouse, Grace Thompson, Tennessee
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, Revs. James Cool, Earl Henry
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, P.O. Box 441, Lincolnton 28093
Ethel C. Maynard
BELMONT - Ethel Coleman Maynard, 79, 618 S. Main St., died Aug. 29, 2000, at home. She was a native of Fairfield County, S.C., daughter of the late David Plummer and Savilla Propst Coleman, member of First United Methodist Church, taught school for many years at North Belmont Elementary, served as librarian in school system after receiving her degree in library science, graduate of Winthrop College.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Harry P. Maynard; sons and daughters-in-law, Harry P. "Phil" Jr. and Carolyn Maynard, Concord, John David and Phyllis Maynard, Clover, S.C.; sisters, Sarah C. Murray, Columbia, S.C., Mary C. Bell, Orlando, Fla.; granddaughter, Allison Belle Maynard
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Three brothers
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Rev. Robert Little
INTERMENT: Greenwood Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053 or First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 807 South Point Road, Belmont 28012
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
