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Br’yana T. Lomick
BESSEMER CITY — Br’yana Trini Lomick, infant daughter of Tarsha Lomick, 5529 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, died Aug. 12, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: In addition to her mother, sisters, Courtney and Alahdrian Petty, Bessemer City; grandmother, Rebecca Lomick, Bessemer City; uncles, Ronnie and Marcus Lomick, Bessemer City; aunt, Mary Lomick, Bessemer City; cousin, Phillip Lomick, Bessemer City
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Held Aug. 15, Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery, Rev. DeLois Hope
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia
Thomas T. Rhyne
FALLBROOK, Calif. — Thomas T. Rhyne, 69, 520 Morro Hills Road, formerly of Stanley, died Aug. 17, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Stanley, son of the late Arra Thomas and Oveita Davis Rhyne, brother of the late Larry Rhyne, retired from Safeway Plumbing and Heating in San Diego, Army veteran of the Korean conflict, member of Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Maureen Quayle Rhyne; daughter and son-in-law, Terri R. and Tim Clark, Stanley; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Natalie Rhyne, Fallbrook; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Rick Robinson, Gastonia; grandsons, Ryan, Wesley and William Clark, Stanley, Michael Rhyne, Fallbrook; granddaughter, Rachel Rose Rhyne, Fallbrook
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 3 p.m. Sunday, Christ Lutheran Church, Stanley
INTERMENT: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, church
MEMORIALS: Christ Lutheran Church, 203 S. Main St., Stanley 28164
ARRANGEMENTS: Ronnie C. Lineberger, funeral director/E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Lincolnton
Donna G. Carpenter
BELMONT — Donna Yvonne Greene Carpenter, 51, 105 13th St., died Aug. 26, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of McAdenville, daughter of the late Charlie and Doris Huffstetler Greene, sister of the late Tommy L. Greene, worked at Pharr Yarns, Cresent Plant.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Bobby Lee Carpenter; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Douglas and Melissa Carpenter, David Wayne Carpenter, Gastonia, Tony Lee and Denise Carpenter, Dallas; brothers, Richard Greene, Stanley, Larry Greene, Gastonia, Barry Greene, Dallas; sisters, Mattie Griggs, Vickie Phillips, Gastonia, Diane Willocks, Stanley; five grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Sharon Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. Odell Cook
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
PALLBEARERS: Ted and Fred Ledford, Barry Greene, Michael Woods, Charlie Rhinehart, Marty Estep, Clay and Wayne Carr
Lizzie H. Belcher
MOUNT HOLLY — Lizzie Mae Hamilton Belcher, 89, formerly of 215 Belton Ave., died Aug. 26, 1999, at Brian Center, Gastonia.
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
Kenneth E. Smith
BELMONT — Kenneth E. Smith, 79, formerly of Belmont, died Aug. 24, 1999, in Otto.
He was the son of the late Grady and Minnie Alexander Smith, husband of the late Gracie S. Smith, brother of the late Jean Mull, member and deacon of Coweeta Baptist Church, former public works director for the city of Belmont and Franklin.
SURVIVORS: Son, Rev. Lewis Smith, Franklin; brother, Edward Smith, Belmont; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Greenwood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
PALLBEARERS: Grayson Lee and Lewis Grady Smith Jr., James K., Larry and Frank Mull Jr., Bobby Lovelace, Steve Mathis
MEMORIALS: South Macon Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 441, Franklin 28744 or Coweeta Baptist Church, 150 Coweeta Church Road, Otto 28763
Richard N. Canfield
EAGAN, Minn. — Richard Nilson Canfield, 54, formerly of Gastonia and Charlotte, died Aug. 24, 1999, at home.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Carol Feldmann Canfield; mother, Bernice Nilson Canfield; sisters, Nancy Kabool, Sara Canfield, Ann Howard
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Gastonia
INTERMENT: Private
VISITATION: After service, the church
MEMORIALS: Kidney Cancer Association or charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Cremation Society of Minnesota
Jean Rushford
CLOVER, S.C. — Jean Rushford, 75, 1267 Southwood Drive, died Aug. 24, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C.
SURVIVORS: Cousin, Andrew Rushford, Orange City, Fla.; caretakers, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Traas, the home
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Church of God, Gastonia, Rev. Y.Z. Isaac
VISITATION: At the home, anytime
MEMORIALS: Missions for Children, c/o New Hope Church of God, 4553 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28056
ARRANGEMENTS: Fort Mill Funeral Home, Fort Mill S.C.
Kenneth Mahaffey
BESSEMER CITY — Kenneth Woodrow Mahaffey, 59, 137 Helen Ave., died Aug. 25, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Daniel Boone and Myrtle Belle Fink Mahaffey, Army veteran, served as military policeman in Company C, 720th Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Roger Kenneth Mahaffey, Bessemer City, Daniel Dustin Mahaffey, Gastonia; sisters, Arlene Chappell, Gastonia, Naomi Mitchum, Stanley; grandson, Cameron Kenneth Mahaffey, Bessemer City; uncle, Rufus Mahaffey, Pine Bluff; three nieces; one nephew
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sisk-Butler Funeral Home
BURIAL: Westview Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
Haywood B. Owens
SHELBY — Haywood Billy Owens, 70, 719 Smith St., died Aug. 22, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Carl and Mamie Owens, brother of the late Bobby, Jack, Jim and June Owens, retired from Esther Mill Corp., member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Doris B. Owens; daughter, Cheryle Perry, Las Vegas; stepdaughter, Debi Rawlings, Prince Fredrick, Md.; stepson, Mike Smawley, Fairfax, Va.; brother, Dennis Owens, Shelby; four grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Cleveland Funeral Services chapel, Rev. Ed Hutchinson
BURIAL: Rose Hill Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Cleveland Funeral Services
Jonathan R. Elmore
SHELBY — Jonathan Ray Elmore, 32, 3400 Fallston Road, died Aug. 25, 1999, on Susan Road, Casar.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Donald Ray Elmore, paver for James Parker Asphalt Construction, member of Bethel Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Jarica Lynn Elmore, Shelby; mother, Carolyn Greene, Shelby; brother, Jerry Wayne Elmore, Shelby; grandparents, John and Lucille Greene, Shelby, A.F. and Dorothy Elmore, Hickory
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lily Memorial Baptist Church, Dr. Ernest Arnold; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 7:30-8:30 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
Geneva W. McClee
GASTONIA — Geneva Wilson McClee, 87, 208 N. Morris St., died Aug. 25, 1999, at home.
She was the daughter of the late James and Florence Wilson, member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, served on usher board, senior and hymn choirs, Martin Rebecca Chapter No. 117 Order of the Eastern Stars, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Ruth Akeen Ford, Gastonia; granddaughter, Vernice Simmons, Charlotte; one great-grandchild; two great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Dr. Benjamin Hinton
BURIAL: Armstrong Park Cemetery
VISITATION: 1-1:30 p.m. Saturday, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
