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Grover Lee Tadlock
CLOVER, S.C. — Grover Lee Tadlock, 72, 1259 Sherwood Road, died Oct. 15, 2000, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C.
He was a native of Chesterfield County, son of the late Oscar Herman and Annie Jordan Tadlock, husband of the late Ethel Tadlock.
SURVIVORS: Brothers and sister-in-law, Preston Tadlock, Gastonia, Harley and Wanda Walker, Clover; sisters, Josie T. Hamilton, Belmont, Estelle T. Bernasconi, Gastonia; nieces and spouses, Telenia W. and Edward Smith, Pamela W. and Joseph Wells, Clover; nephew, Harley Walker Jr., Clover; grandchildren, Allen, Caleb, Brittney and Samantha Smith, Joseph Jr. and Jessie Wells, Clover
FUNERAL: Private
ARRANGEMENTS: M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home
Vivian J. Stegall
VALE — Vivian Johnson Stegall, 78, 2949 Cat Square Road, died Oct. 17, 2000, at Catawba Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Winfield and Mina Ritchie Johnson, retired after 40 years of teaching from Hardin High School, Charlotte, and Wicomico High School, Salisbury, Md., graduate of Appalachian State University, Boone, and University of Maryland, member of Crystal Cathedral Church of the Air, Garden Grove, Calif., for many years, lifelong member of Palm Tree United Methodist Church, Vale, past member of First United Methodist Church, Charlotte, lifetime member of National Association of Educators, past member of Maryland Teachers Association, retired in 1981, active in volunteer church work.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Cullen Johnson, Richmond, Va.; sisters, Evelyn Johnson McRae, Charlotte, Mace Johnson Brown, Hickory; stepchildren, Martha Stegall Harrington, Charlotte, Don Stegall, Blue Ridge, Va., Gregory Stegall, Elkin; nephews, Cullen O. Johnson, New York City, Ritchie W. Johnson, Richmond, Donald G. McRae, Charlotte, Lee G. Brown, Hickory; nieces, Bobby Kay Johnson Wash, Hopewell, Va., Betsy Brown McLean, Fort Mill, S.C., Sue Elen McRae Ulshen, Chapel Hill, Linda Bass Griffin, Fort Mill, Ruby Bass Sigmon, Conover, Inez Johnson Sowell, Dallas; seven step-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton, Dr. Bill Wash
BURIAL: Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte
MEMORIALS: Christian Children’s Fund Inc., P.O. Box 26511, Richmond, Va. 23285 or Appalachian State University, Boone 28608
Claywood Hopper
SHELBY — Claywood Hopper, 81, 400 Wilson St., died Oct. 14, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Cherokee, S.C., son of the late Clarence and Tena Jefferies Hopper, husband of the late Edna Charles Hopper, retired from Dover Textiles,veteran of World War II, member of Providence Masonic Lodge II, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Harold, Harvey, Lavanda and Dwight Hopper, Shelby; daughter, Deborah V. Jackson, Shelby; daughters-in-law, Vivian and Christie Hopper, Shelby; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. S.A. Raper
BURIAL: Webb Memorial Lawn
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Withrow’s Funeral Home
Henry J. Lambirth
LINCOLNTON — Henry Junior Lambirth, 62, 145 Hillside Drive, died Oct. 15, 2000, at Century Care of Cherryville.
He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late William Albert and Ruby Ann Muller Lambirth, Army veteran, member of Victory Hill Baptist Church, Dallas, textile mechanic for Burlington Industries, Mooresville.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Toney and Thomas Lambirth, Mooresville; daughter, Ruby Lambirth, Arizona
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Thursday, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Rev. Mark Campbell
ARRANGEMENTS: E.F. Drum Funeral Home
Lena Travis
BELMONT — Lena McIntosh Travis, 86, formerly of 109 Oak Trail, died Oct. 17, 2000, at Belaire Health Care Center, Gastonia.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Lottie Duckworth and William Thomas McIntosh Sr., wife of the late Herbert Franklin Travis, longtime member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, member of United Methodist Women, Wesley Sunday school class, retired from Gaston County Schools after 25 years as a food service supervisor.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Laura Travis and Charles David Cox, High Point; brother, Robert A. McIntosh, Belmont; sister, Corrie Hovis, Mount Holly; grandchildren, Allison Leigh and Lydia Millen Cox, High Point
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Rev. H.L. Talbert
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Charlotte
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 120 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont 28012
Grace S. Mode
SHELBY — Grace Sailers Mode, 85, 106 Mode Court, died Oct. 17, 2000, at Rutherford Hospital.
She was a native of Jackson County, Ga., daughter of the late John Walker and Ida Mae Glover Sailers, wife of the late Edgar Hoyt Mode, homemaker, member of Zoar Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Jack Mode, Shelby, Bobby Mode, Forest City; daughters, Hazel M. Evans, Bostic, Donnis M. White, Shelby; sisters, Nezzie Hamrick, North Augusta, S.C., Rachel Hamrick, Shelby; 20 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Boyce Ray Mode
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Zoar Baptist Church, Dr. Marvin Gobble, Rev. Dan Jolly; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Zoar Baptist Church, 1740 S. Lafayette St., Shelby 28152
Elijah S. Miller
GASTONIA — Elijah S. Miller, 80, 511 W. Harrison Ave., died Oct. 13, 2000, at Century Care Nursing Home.
He was husband of the late Ruth E. Miller, member of St. Stephens A.M.E. Zion Church, Moloch Lodge of Elk No. 468, Swank Social Club, operator of Cramerton Dry Cleaner for many years.
SURVIVORS: Children raised as own, Elsie H. Jones, Andy J. Hardin, Gastonia; brother and sister-in-law, Charles E. and Pearlie Mae Miller, Charlotte
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Children raised as own, Johnalene H. Jackson, Donald E. and Jacob J. Hardin
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Stephens A.M.E. Zion Church, Unity Place, Rev. Bernard H. Sullivan Jr.
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: Thirty minutes before service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Margie F. Hager
CHERRYVILLE — Margie Farnsworth Hager, 75, 3502 Tryon Courthouse Road, died Oct. 22, 2000.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Caldwell and Vida Mauney Farnsworth, retired beautician, member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and hospitality chair, member of Women’s Auxiliary Club of Carolina, Cherryville, Cherryville Senior Citizens Club, former Mrs. Tryon.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Richard Wayne and Rhonda Hager, Cherryville; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Doug Day, Jo Elaine and Ron Tedder, Cherryville; brothers, Dick and Martel Farnsworth, Cherryville; grandchildren, Rick Hager, Vale, Michael Day, Cori Hager, Cherryville, Chris Waddell, Kings Mountain; great-grandchildren, Lee and Tiffany Waddell, Kings Mountain
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Bill Farnsworth
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Philip Deitz; bhe body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home; other times at the home of Doug and Lynn Day, 3468 Tryon Courthouse Road, Cherryville.
MEMORIALS: Shady Grove Baptist Church, 3242 Tryon Courthouse Road, Cherryville 28021
Allie Rose
MOUNT HOLLY—Allie Rose, 91, 204 Tuckaseegee Road, formerly of Belmont, died Oct. 21, 2000 at Mae’s Rest Home, Forest City.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Miles R. and Mary Dellinger Rose, wife of the late Willie Lee Rose, retired spinner from Pharr Yarns, member of Tuckaseegee Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Gloria Rose, Mount Holly; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sons, Robert William and Grover Dean Rose
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, Gastonia, Rev. A.A. Bailey
INTERMENT: Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, at the funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Travis Hancil, Charles and Eric Rose, Gene Bellamy, Ray Carter, Gene Marshall
Martha F. Wyke
SHELBY — Martha F. Wyke, 83, 615 Tina Drive, died Oct. 22, 2000 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
She was a native of Winston-Salem, daughter of the late Thomas Pinckney and Nanie Martin Fulton, wife of the late Woodrow W. Wyke, a retired cashier for Rogers Pontiac-Cadillac-Buick, member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Christian Women’s Club, Golden Circle Sunday School class, United Methodist Women.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas F. and Barbara Wyke, Charlotte, David R. and Julie Wyke, McKinney, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Martha Ann and Jack Biggio, Raleigh; brothers, Wilbur D. Fulton, West End, Jonathan W. Fulton, Winston-Salem; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Dr. Dolores B. Queen; the body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service
INTERMENT: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before the service at the church
MEMORIALS: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby 28152
ARRANGEMENTS: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
