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Clare N. Lancaster
GASTONIA - Clare N. Lancaster, 89, Carolina Care Center, Cherryville, died Oct. 11, 2000, at the home of his daughter. He was a native of Walnut, Kan., husband of the late Johanna Van Dyke Lancaster, son of the late William Robert and Ethel Stockton Lancaster, worked with Michigan Gas Co. for more than 35 years, World War II Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Gail L. and Dr. William Silkstone, Gastonia; grandsons, Jeremy Silkstone, Winston-Salem, Jeffrey Silkstone, Greenville
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, William P. and Harold Lancaster
FUNERAL: Private
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, McLean Funeral Directors
MEMORIALS: Gaston County Cancer Society, 220 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052
MARY WILSON CRAIG
GASTONIA - Mary Wilson Craig, 73, 416 N. Highland St., formerly of the Union Community, died Oct. 11, 2000, at Rehabilitation and Health Center. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Ralph Ray Sr. and Grace Moore Craig, private duty certified nursing assistant, member of East Belmont Presbyterian Church, former member of Union Presbyterian Church, circle member, Sunday school teacher, volunteer for Crisis Assistance Ministry.
SURVIVORS: Brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Wilma R. Craig, Ray and Mary H. Craig, Gastonia; sister and brother-in-law, Nell and Reid Coward, Charlotte; nephews, John Coward, Huntsville, Ala., Ralph Craig, Raleigh, Calvin Craig, Gastonia; niece, Julia C. Eller, Clover, S.C.
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Friday, Union Presbyterian Church, Rev. Karl Koehler, Dr. James Cockerham
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, church; other times at the home of Bill and Wilma Craig, 315 Union-New Hope Road, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Union Presbyterian Church, 5615 Union Road, Gastonia 28056
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Sylvia S. Alexander
GASTONIA - Sylvia Scott Alexander, 60, 1314 Union Road, died Oct. 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late Samuel Edward and Thelma Moore Scott, member of Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church, Sunday school teacher, circle chair, worked at Matthews Belk for 12 years.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 41 years, Charles Ray Alexander; sons, Michael Ray Alexander, Charlotte, Edward Brian Alexander, Gastonia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Samuel and Doris Scott Jr., Bessemer City, Robert Jerald and Kathy Scott, Gastonia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Bill Enos, Rock Hill, S.C., Patricia and Dale Walters, Bessemer City
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, McLean Funeral Directors, Rev. Wade Huntsinger
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
Cornelia W. Carringer
GASTONIA - Cornelia Connie Estelle Wages Carringer, 73, 1901 Taylor Drive, died Oct. 11, 2000, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Richard S. and Mary Delphi Doss Wages, member of South Marietta Street Baptist Church, Senior Citizens Choir, former Sunday school teacher, WMU director, retired from Firestone Mill after 27 years of service.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 54 years, Willard C. Carringer; sons, Kenneth Crawford Carringer, Maiden, Richard Dale Carringer, Apex, Thomas Virgil Carringer, Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Margaret Wynell Lovingood, Portsmouth, Va.; sister-in-law, Pearlene Carringer; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Isaac Thomas Wages; sisters, Mildred Grace and Carrie Belle Redding
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, South Marietta Street Baptist Church, Revs. John Ashworth, John Kinnaman, Steve Warnock
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, the church
MEMORIALS: South Marietta Street Baptist Church, Harvest Day Celebration Fund, 911 S. Marietta St., Gastonia 28054
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Violet B. Lynn
GASTONIA - Violet Brackett Lynn, 89, 1701 Plyler Lake Road, died Oct. 11, 2000, at Brian Center. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Robert and Mattie Queen Brackett, former receptionist for Drs. Miller, Baker and Jennings, Lowell, and various doctors in Florida, member of First Wesleyan Church, Sunday school teacher, youth worker, former choir member, held various church offices.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Rufus Jewell Lynn; special helpers, great-nephew and wife, Curtis and Susan Grindstaff, niece and husband, Roberta Burkett and Dale; caregivers, niece and husband, Jane Grindstaff and Benny; sisters and brother-in-law, Alpha B. Kennedy, Ocala, Fla., Dorothy Coleman, Gastonia, Rebecca B. Seymour and David, Dallas; sister-in-law, Bertie T. Brackett, Gastonia; brothers and sisters-in-law, John H. and Loretta Brackett Sr., Huntsville, Ala., William R. Brackett, Sun City, Calif., James L. and Freida Brackett Sr., Marion, Ind.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, R.G., Ross O. and Benjamin A. Brackett
FUNERAL: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, First Wesleyan Church, Rev. David Vardaman, Roger Brackett Jr. ENTOMBMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
PALLBEARERS: Nephews, William S. Newell, Dale Burkett, Curtis and Andrew Grindstaff, Ricky A. Brackett, Keith Jones
MEMORIALS: First Wesleyan Church, 208 S. Church St., Gastonia 28054
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Service
BETTY SHORT MAUNEY
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Betty Short Mauney, 70, 203 E. Gold St., died Oct. 12, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was a native of Cleveland County, wife of the late David L. Mauney, daughter of the late Clyde and Vertie Davis Short, member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, retired from Mauney Hosiery.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Roxanne Mauney, Kings Mountain, Kenny Mauney, Winston-Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Jane and Joe D. Rhea Jr.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Russell Putnam, Margaret Moore, Ruth Turner, Kings Mountain, Patsy and Jerry Moore, Marshville, Lois and Grady Eudy, Pageland, S.C.; grandchildren, Ryan and Sarah Jane Mauney, Trent Rhea
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, J.D. and Bobby Short
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Saturday, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Rev. Ralph Wallace
BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Benevolence Foundation, 201 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain 28086
Grover Rolland
DALLAS - Grover Rolland, 66, 324 Rosewood Drive Ext., died Oct. 11, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Jackson County, son of the late Oscar and Willie Gibson Rolland, attended Westview Baptist Church, Army veteran of Korea, retired from textiles.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mandy Morgan Rolland; daughters, Deborah Cable and husband Albert, Angela Reep and husband Eric, Dallas, Pagie Rolland, Stanley; grandchildren, Chris Cable, Lincolnton, Bo Cable and wife Kim, Melonie and Erica Reep, Dallas; great-grandchild, Ashley Masters, Dallas; brother, Burt Rolland, Smyre; sister, Betty Queen, York, S.C.; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers and sisters
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dallas Funeral Home, Rev. Jerry Millwood
BURIAL: Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
Samuel C. Ralston
LINCOLNTON - Samuel Charles Ralston, 71, 1783 Whispering Pines Drive, died Oct. 11, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was a native of Aliquippa, Pa., son of the late Charles Ralston, held an associate’s degree from University of Maryland in business administration and marketing, retired Air Force T/Sgt., retired assistant chief of Prosthetics at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Columbia, S.C., co-owner of Baby Bear Cottage Child Care Center, member of Singing Sergeants, Barber Shop Quartet, DAV, Shriner, high school counselor, volunteer for Meals-on-Wheels and Bright Beginnings, attended Boger City United Methodist Church, choir, United Methodist Men, Disciple Bible Study, Fellowship Sunday School Class.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Anita Ralston; daughters, Diane Ralston, Loretta Bray, Kathleen Wand, Michelle Dean, Teresa Elvington; son, Stephen Ralston; 13 grandchildren; mother, Isabell Ralston; brothers, Jack Ralston, Monaca, Pa., Joseph Ralston, Coneaut Lake, Ohio, Glenn Ralston, Ogden, N.M.; sister, Nancy Bauer, Largo, Fla.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Michael Ralston
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 3 p.m. Saturday, Boger City United Methodist Church, Rev. Lynne Caldwell
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Boger City United Methodist Church, 2320 E. Main St., Lincolnton 28092
Jacob Hardin Jr.
GASTONIA - Jacob "Moochie" Hardin Jr., 62, 1030 Shenandoah Drive, died Oct. 8, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Jake and Jessie Ellison Hardin, member of Friendship Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Maggie Addison Hardin; daughters and son-in-law, Jacqueline and Bonifare Oparaeke, Canton, Mich., Mara Hardin, Asheville; sons and daughters-in-law, Johnson and Lisa Hardin, Alpharetta, Ga., Thomas and Crystal Hardin, Germany; sisters and brother-in-law, Elsie H. and John Jones, Gastonia, Levada Hannibal, Bronx, N.Y.; brothers, Andy Hardin, Gastonia, Dr. Phillip Eugene Kithcart, Spring, Texas; sister-in-law, Hattie Hardin, Gastonia; grandchildren, Ebere and Okemdi Oparaeke, Mitchell Hardin
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Friendship Baptist Church, Rev. John A. McCollough Jr.
BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes before the service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
MAE STEWART STRINGFELLOW
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mae Stewart Stringfellow, 90, White Oak Manor, died Oct. 11, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, wife of the late Thomas William Stringfellow, daughter of the late William and Florence Huffman Stewart, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Son, Bobby Stringfellow, Kings Mountain; brother, Calvin Hope, Polkville; sister, Eulala Doby, Blacksburg, S.C.; grandchildren, Lyn Dimuzio, Tommy Stringfellow, Kings Mountain, Wendy Stringfellow, Greensboro; great-grandchild, Jonathan Ballinger Jr.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Harris Funeral Home
BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before the service, funeral home
