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Bounpone Rasavong
CHARLOTTE — Bounpone Rasavong, 37, 4720 Tanglebriar Drive, died Aug. 31, 1999.He was a native of Laos, machinist with Jenkins Electric Co., Charlotte.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Vilaiphon Rasavong; mother, Turn Rasavong, Laos; daughters, Kimberly, Kristy and Cynthia Rasavong, the home; brothers and sisters in Laos
FUNERAL: 7-9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly, Somchith Sivongsay
Margaretta Young
CHARLOTTE — Margaretta Young, 87, of Patton Avenue, died Aug. 29, 1999.She was a native of Anderson, S.C., only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reese, graduate of Salem High School, Anderson, 1933 graduate of Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn., received B.S. degree in Science and Mathematics, continued education at Ohio and Kentucky universities, taught at Seneca High School, Highland School in Gastonia, West Charlotte High School, helped in CanCare, member of Minister’s Wives Association, Knoxville College Alumni Association, Helping Hand Literary Club, Retired Teachers Association of Charlotte, N.A.A.C.P., McCrory Heights, and Oaklawn Neighborhood clubs, active leader at Third Street Presbyterian Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 66 years, Rev. Calvin Young; daughter, Christine Gray, Baltimore, Md.; sons, Calvin Young, Acton, Calif., Harry Young, Detroit, Mich., Morris Young, California; two daughters-in-law; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10 a.m. today, Beatties Ford Memorial Garden, Dr. Edward Newberry
ARRANGEMENTS: Long & Son Mortuary Service
Julia C. Sullivan
BELMONT — Julia Causby Sullivan, 94, formerly of Belmont, died Sept. 1, 1999, at Brian Center, Gastonia.
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Gwendolyn Ellis
MOORESBORO — Gwendolyn Head Ellis, 43, 718 Sandy Run Church Road, died Aug. 31, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby.She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Bobby Head Jr., employed by Security Forces Corp., worked at PPG, member of Christopher Road Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, James D. and Ellen Williams, Lawndale; daughter and son-in-law, Adrienne and Hasson Bright, Shelby; mother, Annette Lankford Head, Shelby; brothers and sister-in-law, Mike Head, Mooresboro, Bill and July Head, Shelby; sisters and brother-in-law, Kathy Deaton, Renee and Eddie Sisk, Shelby; grandchildren, Brandon and Madison Williams, Kaleb Bright; special friend, Max Terry
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Clay Barnette Funeral Home, Rev. Neal Efird
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society, 201 W. Marion St., Suite 309, Shelby 28150
Beatrice W. Caldwell
LOWELL — Beatrice Warren Caldwell, 80, 710 Martha Ave., died Aug. 31, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Arthur and Lula Williams Warren, wife of the late John Caldwell, sister of the late Ralph and Violet Warren and Myrtle Aires, retired textile worker for Rex Mills. SURVIVORS: Sons, Melvin and Ronnie Caldwell, Gastonia, Don Caldwell, Lowell; brothers, A.R. Warren, Gastonia, Bob Warren, Hampton, Va.; sisters, Rita Wilson, Thelma Chitwood, Gastonia, Geraldine Hoffman, Dallas, Celia Greely, Lowell; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 4:30 p.m. Friday, Edgewood Cemetery, Rev. Jerry Willard
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Greene Funeral Service Southside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren
David K. Melton
GASTONIA — David Kelly Melton, 70, 918 N. Ransom St., died Aug. 31, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.He was a native of Cleveland, son of the late Arvell and Amy Oaks Melton, brother of the late Robert, Billy and Garnell Melton, former member of Cleveland Heights Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, Army veteran of Korean conflict, retired machine shop worker.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Geraldine V. Melton; sons, daughters-in-law and fiance, Tim and Regina Melton, Dallas, Larry and Lynn Melton, Jerry Melton and Sue Queen, Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jimmy Baucom, Bessemer City; brothers, James Melton, Gastonia; sisters, Frances Davis, York, S.C., Brenda Queen, Lincolnton; grandchildren, Michael, Tony, Tisha, Angela, LeAnn and Kelly Melton, David and Kenny Dellinger, Amy Hannah, Jessie Wooten, Dean Wilder, Stacey Baucom, Jeremie Queen, Heather Inman; great-grandchild, Jessica Wooten
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Greene Funeral Service Southside Chapel, Rev. Chuck Dalton
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, full military rites by WWII Last Man Club
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Grandsons
Margaret L. Hutchins
GASTONIA — Margaret Louise Hutchins, 81, 456 S. Weldon St., died Aug. 31, 1999, at Rehabilitation and Health Center.She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Herbert C. and Blanche B. Barker, wife of the late Morton Ray Hutchins, mother of the late Austin E. Bridges, grandmother of the late Cynthia Morgan, sister of the late Harley Barker, retired from Arlington Mills, of the Assembly of God faith.
SURVIVORS: Son, Jimmy Hutchins, Gastonia; daughters, Shirley Strout, Ilene Morgan, Gastonia; brother, Rev. Johnny Barker, Mount Holly; sisters, Irma Hannah, Frances Godwin, Gastonia; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Greene Funeral Service Westside Chapel, Revs. Johnny and Sadie Barker
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Aaron and Jamie Hutchins, Troy Gibson, Gene Bridges, Tim Morgan, Louie Brymer
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Lucy B. Lynn
GASTONIA — Lucy Blackwood Lynn, 76, 4416 S. Linwood Road, died Aug. 31, 1999, at home.She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late James Monroe and Pearl Smith Blackwood, wife of the late Charles B. Lynn, sister of the late Paul and Leroy Blackwood, Flossie Blackwood Vance, retired from Homelite as an assemlby worker.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Johnny M. and Karen Lynn, Killenn, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and George Trakas, Gastonia, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1 p.m. Friday, Pisgah ARP Church Cemetery, Rev. Jim Graves
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Greene Funeral Service Westside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Randy Cline, Greg and George Trakas Jr., Arnold Vance
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Ruthie E. Ashley
YORK, S.C. — Ruthie Lee Easter Ashley, 89, 5 Turner Ave., died Aug. 29, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill. She was a native of Sharon, daughter of the late Rufus and Alice Garfield Easter, member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian, where she was a member of the usher board for 50 years, the PWO Circle 1 and hymn choir, member of the Fifth Sunday Singing Convention, the Interdenominational Usher Associates Organization, volunteer worker for senior citizens.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Ruthie Easter Brown, the home; sisters, Fleater Meeks, Rock Hill, Mattie Garvin, Charlotte; brother, Wilson Easter, York
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, Rev. J.C. Miller; body will be placed in church an hour before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, Wright Funeral Home
John W. Hamilton Jr.
CHARLOTTE — John W. Hamilton Jr., 9200 GreenWater Drive, died Aug. 31, 1999, at Britthaven Health Care.
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Marie B. Rhodes
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Marie Boyce Rhodes, 74, 317 Ellis St., died Aug. 31, 1999, at Kings Mountain Hospital.She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Edward and Estell Boyce, member of Mt. Zion Missionary Church for more than 50 years, member of the WMU, missionary group and adult choir.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Jerry E. and Sheila M. Rodgers, New York, Charles Rhodes, Kings Mountain; daughters, Ann Rodgers, Washington, D.C., Janet Jones, Kings Mountain; sisters, Annie Pearl Henderson, New York, Thelma Hamright, Mae Ellen Thompson, Philadelphia, Mae Sue Orr, Darnell Williams, Alberta Spencer, Kings Mountain; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives; extended family, Phillip Padgette, Maryland, Connie Padgette, Virginia, Priscilla Padgette, California, Charles Padgette, Durham
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Mt. Zion Missionary Church
VISITATION: 2:30-3 p.m. Friday, church
ARRANGEMENTS: J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral Home
Willeen B. Callahan
BOONE — Willeen Baber Callahan, 87, Appalachian/Brian Estates, formerly a longtime resident of Gastonia, died Sept. 2, 1999, at her residence.She was a native of Ellenboro, daughter of the late William and Minnie DePriest Baber, member of First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, for 40 years, former president and member of Ladies Bible Class and Circle No. 5, Sunday school teacher, former president and member of Camellia Garden Club, member of Gastonia Lionettes, Gastonia Republican Women’s Club, Girl Scout leader.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 64 years, Thomas Glenn Callahan; son, Thomas B. Callahan, Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Glenda W. and William Howard, Blowing Rock; sister, Corrine B. Bostic, Greensboro; grandchildren and spouse, Stephanie and Arthur Blank, Atlanta, Will Howard, Blowing Rock; great-grandson, Joshua T. Blank, Atlanta; nieces, Billie Hamrick, Siler City, Sandra Gravitte, Greensboro
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Gastonia, Revs. James G. Stuart, Wilson P. Rhoton
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellenboro
VISITATION: 10-10:50 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church; other times at the home of Thomas B. Callahan, 3904 Bellevue Terrace, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Robert L. Allen, Luther E. Buchanan, Jerry D. Eason, Roger Hamrick, Wayne E. Gravitte, James B. Smith
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Aaron F. Bradshaw, Fred Bookout, Paul Hamrick, John C. Peden, George H. Rogers, Terry G. White
MEMORIALS: Barium Springs Home for Children, 156 Frazier Loop, Barium Springs 28010
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Ruby S. Irvin
SHELBY — Ruby Stella Irvin, 94, Sterling House, died Sept. 1, 1999. She was a native of Cleveland County, taught 50 years in county and city schools, retired as librarian from Shelby Junior High School, after retirement worked for 10 years at Ridgecrest Baptist Assembly, Ridgecrest.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Zion Baptist Church, Dr. Randy Bridges
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, Lutz-Austell Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Zion Baptist Church Building Fund, 525 W. Zion Church Road, Shelby 28105
