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Samuel K. Mauney
BESSEMER CITY - Samuel Kelly Mauney, 54, 109 E. Georgia Ave., died Oct. 19, 2000, at home. He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late Jacob Philo and Myrtle Kelly Mauney, member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Kings Mountain.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Suzanne Mauney
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Rev. Jerry Millwood
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
Geneva C. Sides
GROVER — Geneva Cherry Sides, 85, 203 Hardin Circle, died Oct. 18, 2000 at her home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late James Carl and Frances Cloninger Cherry, wife of the late Andrew Franklin Sides, retired from textile industry, member of Bethany Baptist Church and WMU.
SURVIVORS: Son, Robert Franklin Sides Sr. and companion Eula Mae Gibson, Blacksburg, S.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Joanna and Bert Godwin, Lake City S.C., Margaret "Honey" and Steve Heafner, Todd, Sylvia and Roger Davis, Grover, Lynn and Larry Simmons, Gaffney S.C.; sisters, Florence Maltba, Gastonia, Margaret Grigg, McAdenville, Vertie Robinson, Clover S.C., Kathleen Harbin, Holden Beach, Evelyn Davis, Stanley; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sons, Gene Raymond, Danny Lavon and James David Sides
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Harris Funeral Home, Rev. Doug Ramsey, J.D. Martin
INTERMENT: Grover Cemetery
VISITATION: At the home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Hieghts, Shelby 28150 or Cleveland Home Health, 1268 Fallston Rd., Shelby 28150
Gladys S. Lockridge
SHELBY - Gladys Smith Lockridge, 76, 401 N. Morgan St., died Oct. 19, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late John and Callie Freedell Smith, wife of the late Robert Lockridge, a homemaker, attended Sunset Forest Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son, Floyd "Benny" Brindle, Belmont; daughters, B.J. Webb, Gastonia, Lynda Kay Starr, Elkhart, Ind., Sharon Diane Scism, Morganton, Cathy Elaine Childs, Michigan; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Coleman Wayne Lockridge
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly, Rev. Gary Rankin
VISITATION: After service, graveside
MEMORIALS: Craig Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 1246 Maripose Road, Stanley 28164
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Lester K. Smith
STANLEY — Lester Kermit Smith, 48, 201 Brentwood Lane, died Oct. 18, 2000 at Carolina’s Medical Center, Charlotte. He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late Cecil Edmond Smith, electrician with Gaston College, Dallas, for the past five years, attended Goshen Presbyterian Church, Belmont
SURVIVORS: Wife, Sandra Wheeler Smith; daughter, Carolyn Jane Smith, the home; mother, Shirley K. Smith; brother, Michael E. Smith, Mount Holly
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Laura Jane Smith
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Goshen Presbyterian Church, Belmont, Revs. Dean Faulkner and Patrick Womack
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
PALLBEARERS: Steve Hall, Tom McGee, Duane Sellers, Alfred Gregory, Randy High, Ed Stroupe
W. Caroleen Kuykendoll
GASTONIA - W. Caroleen Toney Kuykendoll, 62, 1207 Poston Circle, died Oct. 20, 2000, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Belvin Lee Toney and Carrie Leonard Jenkins, wife of the late James C. Kuykendoll.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Cynthia Hope Kuykendoll, Gastonia; grandson, Bryan Austin Kuykendoll, Gastonia; nephew, David Leon Phillips Jr., Gastonia; one sister; two brothers; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Willie Excel Kuykendoll II
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Rev. Ted Dixon
BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Don Barkley, Ernie Bryant, Bobby Huggins, Wade Mitchem, Bill Galloway, Daniel Singer
HONORARY PALLBEARER: Leon Phillips
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Helen G. Bradley
GASTONIA - Helen G. Bradley, 78, 103 S. Dean St., died Oct. 20, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Graham County, daughter of the late Charlie and Cora Ellis Grindstaff, member of Linwood Church of God, with over 52 years of membership, former Sunday school teacher, member of Young at Heart Club, active in ladies ministry.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 60 years, Zed Bradley Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Zed and Cathy Bradley Jr., Dallas; daughter, Melba Geraldine Bradley, Gastonia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lyle and Doris Grindstaff, Leonard and Geraldine Grindstaff, Luther and Nina Grindstaff, Robbinsville; sister, Lois G. Almond, Robbinsville; grandchildren, Anissa B. Hawkins, Dallas, Anna B. Mullen, Lincolnton; great-grandchild, Brennon Hawkins, Dallas
FUNERAL: 6 p.m. Sunday, Linwood Church of God, Revs. Michael White, James Griffin
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Monday, Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 4-5:45 p.m. Sunday, the church
MEMORIALS: Linwood Church of God, 830 Linwood Road, Gastonia 28052
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Novella McGill
GASTONIA - Novella McGill, 56, 1022 Brooks St., died Oct. 18, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late James and Mary Hall McGill, former employee of AMP Inc., member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Brothers and sister-in-law, Johnny J. and Phyllis McGill, Walter McGill, Gastonia; sister and brother-in-law, Mary E. and Reginald McGill Tobias, Washington, D.C.; sister-in-law, Joann McGill; aunts, Perrie L. Love, Fleto Fewell, Gastonia; uncles, Sam Fewell, James Currence, Gastonia; six nephews; one niece; six great-nephews; four great-nieces
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Monday, Epworth United Methodist Church, Revs. Kent Tilley, Reginald McClean
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Martin’s Funeral Home
Kevin P. Crosby
BELMONT - Kevin P. Crosby, 44, of Belmont, died Oct. 20, 2000, at home. He was a native of Hyattsville, Md., 1975 graduate of Linganore High School, Frederick, Md., received his AA degree in Air Frame Power Plant/Aviation Mechanics from Frederick Community College, worked at U.S. Airways, attended Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kernersville, volunteered as church caretaker, usher, Eucharist minister, youth group counselor, member of Knights of Columbus, Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church, volunteered for Holy Angels.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Debra L. Crosby; son, Shawn P. Crosby; parents, John P. and Elinor M. Crosby, Vero Beach, Fla.; brothers, Richard L. Alexander and wife Rose, Michael J. Crosby and wife Frankie, Timothy H. Crosby and wife Susan; sisters, Kathleen C. Fisher and husband Scat, Patricia A. Hughes and husband Daniel; nieces and nephews, special friend, Kristine Hunt
FUNERAL: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church
VISITATION: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte 28204
Ruth Neil Tinsley
YORK, S.C. - Ruth Neil Tinsley, 86, 1399 N. Highway 321, died Oct. 19, 2000, at home. She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late John Rufus and Caroline McKnight Neil, retired bookkeeper from Springs Industries, Chester, S.C., a homemaker, member of D.A.R., former member of Purity Presbyterian Church, Chester, treasurer, Sunday school teacher, member of Filbert Presbyterian Church in America.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Hugh Wallace Tinsley; sons, H. Wallace Tinsley Jr., York, John R. Tinsley Sr., Oostburg, Wis., Andrew F. Tinsley, Stanley; brother, John Rufus "Jack" Neil Jr., Norfolk, Va.; nine grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Filbert Presbyterian Church in America, Revs. H. Wallace Jr., John R. Sr. and Andrew F. Tinsley
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, S.C.
VISITATION: At the home
MEMORIALS: Filbert Presbyterian Church in America, 2066 N. Highway 321, York, S.C. 29745 or Purity Presbyterian Church, 135 Wylie Ave., Chester, S.C. 29706
ARRANGEMENTS: Bratton Funeral Home
Thomas McLean
STANLEY — Thomas Henry "Hen Tom" McLean, 81, 7022 Old Plank Road, died Oct. 20, 2000, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William and Susie Morrison McLean, member and deacon of Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church, served in Army, retired from McClure Lumber.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dora A. McLean; daughter, Betty M. Loretz, Stanley; step-son, Charles Abernathy, Washington, D.C.; brothers, Willie McLean, Mount Holly, Alfonzo McLean Sr., Stanley; sisters, Hattie Mae Graham, Stella McDowell, Mount Holly, Myrtle Grier, Charlotte, Mary and Dossie McLean, Stanley; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Virgie, George Arthur, James Monroe and Carl McLean
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Monday, Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Franklin Lowery
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8 p.m. Sunday, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony and White’s Funeral Service
