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Billy G. Fletcher
GASTONIA – Billy Gene Fletcher, 70, 2012 Carol Drive, died Sept. 27, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late David and Lois Pryor Duckworth Fletcher, brother of the late Marion and Mack Fletcher, Army veteran, buyer for JW Aluminum Company, electrician for Duke Power, banker in Mount Holly, member of Lions Club, Mason, member of Catawba Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Christine Mullis Fletcher; daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Jimmy Green, Charleston, S.C.; son, Ricky Fletcher, Gastonia; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnne and Tommy Holland, Stanley; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marshall and Virginia Fletcher, Belmont, Marvin Fletcher, Sunset Harbor, Rodney and Betty Ann Fletcher, Charlotte; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Revs. Raymond Johns, Max Pendleton
ENTOMBMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, 1300 Baxter St., Suite 101, Charlotte 28204
Ruby C. Day
RUTHERFORDTON — Ruby Lee Corn Day, 82, died Sept. 26, 1999, at Rutherford Hospital.
She was a native of Polk County, wife of the late Ralph M. Day, daughter of the late William Furman and Bonnie Searcy Corn, member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, retired as seamstress from Stinnette’s Uniform Service, Asheville, lifelong resident of western North Carolina.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Nancy Day, Edward and Margaret Day, Bessemer City; sisters, Cleo Hoffman, Rutherfordton, Vivea Yon, Mill Spring; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, Revs. Ted Riedel, Bill Day, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Coopers Gap Baptist Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Crowe Funeral Home, Rutherfordton
MEMORIALS: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 130 Pleasant Grove Road, Rutherfordton 28139
Raymond Jordan
GASTONIA — Raymond A. Jordan, 77, 521 Treasure Lane, died Sept. 25, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William M. and Daisy K. Jordan, brother of the late Ralph, Russell, and Roy Jordan, Maude Jenkins and Gladys Nygard, member First United Methodist Church, graduate Gastonia High School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, played college and semi-pro football for Charlotte Clippers, Marine Corps veteran of WW11, self-employed contractor, owner of Ray Jordan Construction, avid golfer.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Norma Y. Jordan; sons, Raymond A. and Robert C. Jordan, Gastonia, Rodney L. Jordan, Charlotte; grandchildren, Mathew and Mark Jordan, Gastonia
FUNERAL: Private
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Patricia Mace
CHARLOTTE — Patricia "Pat" Rucker Mace, 57, Old Plank Road, died Sept. 24, 1999, at Haywood Regional Medical Center, Clyde.
She was a native of Indiana, homemaker, member of Unity Baptist Church, Belmont, served as director of The Children’s Ministry, involved in drama ministry.
SURVIVORS: Husband, John P. Mace Sr.; sons and daughter-in-law, John Jr. and Joy Mace, Lincolnton, Eddie Mace, of the home; daughter, Libby Mace, Charlotte; grandchildren, Amanda, Patrick, Mitch and Joey Mace.
FUNERAL: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Unity Baptist Church, Revs. Joe Lawing and Donnie Preslar
MEMORIALS: The Children’s Ministry, Unity Baptist Church, 1005 E. Catawba St, Belmont 28012
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Tench Lander
LINCOLNTON — Tench Carson Lander, 75, 133 Hollybrook Ave., died Sept. 23, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Mark and Ophelia Webber Lander, brother of the late Griffin Lander, educated in the Lincoln County Schools, Army veteran, lifelong member, deacon, Pine Street Presbyterian Church, employed at Cronland Warp Roll as finishing supervisor, member of Lomax Masonic Lodge No. 29, transported citizens to polls on election days.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mildred McKee Lander; sons and daughters-in-laws, Thomas Shipp, Union City, Calif., Tench C. and Sheila Wilson, Shelby, Joe S. and Hazel Wilson, Iron Station; sisters, Molly Vincent and Mae Frances Rendleman White, Columbus, Ohio; raised four children in the home, Delores Lindsey, Janice Austin, James McKee and Maurice McKee; eight grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Pine Street Presbyterian Church, Rev. Carol Byrd
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service
ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony & White’s Funeral Service
Pauline Wilkes
GASTONIA — Pauline Bray Wilkes, 81, Britthaven of Charlotte, formerly of 68 Rex Ave., Ranlo, died Sept. 25, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
She was a native of Richmond County, daughter of the late Homer and Ada Gibson Bray, wife of the late Johnnie M. Wilkes, sister of the late Blondie Brooks, retired from Rex Mills No. 1, Ranlo, member of Maylo United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Eugene Blynt, Gastonia; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Gladys Wilkes, Gastonia; sister, Grace Culpepper, Littleton, Colo.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Gaston Memorial Park, Revs. James Eastin and Richard Cole
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Ward Funeral Home; other times at the home of Linda Blynt, 401 Jenny St., Gastonia
Paul Arrowood Jr.
BELMONT —Paul Arrowood Jr., 66, 4703 Fairoaks Ave., Tampa, Fla., died Sept. 13, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Belmont, son of the late Paul and Sarah Lane Arrowood Sr., attended Belmont schools, Air Force veteran, served 22 years in the Strategic Air Command with tours of duty overseas, tech sergeant.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Carol L. Arrowood; son, Paul David Arrowood, Tampa; daughters, Karen Lewandowski, Kearney, Neb., Nancy Garrido, Wesley Chapel, Fla., Laura Pryor, Tampa; sister, Edna A. Walker, Belmont; brother, Charles L. Arrowood, Belmont; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greenwood Cemetery, Rev. Max Pendleton
VISITATION: Following service
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean – Bumgardner Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Charity of donor’s choice
Madelyn Hamilton
GASTONIA — Madelyn Louise Jordan Hamilton, 86, 1717 Union Road, formerly of Belmont, died Sept. 26, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Smiley A. and Rettie Jane Thomas Jordan, wife of the late Charles Hamilton, mother of the late Elsie Hamilton, member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Belmont, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, William and Jeavene Hamilton, Lexington, S.C., Gerald and Rosetta Hamilton, Dallas, David and Angela Hamilton, High Point; grandchildren, Deborah Hullender, Robin Sisco, Karen Pace, Toni Cannon, Douglas, Jerry, Chris and Jeffrey Hamilton; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Revs. Noel Sweezy, Fain Farmer
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7 to 8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont other times at the home of Gerald Hamilton, 127 Adrian Forest, Dallas
MEMORIALS: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 716 S. Main St., Belmont 28012; charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home
Rufus Wood
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Rufus Marcus Wood, 92, 308 Fairview St., died Sept. 25, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Hilliard and Susan Garver Wood, husband of the late Geneva King Wood, retired textile worker, member of Second Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Clinton, Don and Jack Wood, Kings Mountain; daughters, Martha Sue Rippy, Boiling Springs, Darlene Bridges, Irene Bernstein, Kings Mountain; sister, Maggie Ford, Kings Mountain; 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Harris Funeral Home, Rev. Mike Dixon
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
Hazel Splawn
BESSEMER CITY — Hazel Shepherd Splawn, 82, 501 N. 14th St., died Sept. 26, 1999.
She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ethel Hickey, wife of the late Dewey Lee Splawn, charter member of Midway Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Ginger S. and Thomas E. Hoyle, Bessemer City, Jean S. and Boyce Weir, Belmont, Carol S. and Robert McDonald, Gastonia; sisters, Floy S. Green, Gastonia, Gladys S. Baker, Gastonia; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. today, Greene Funeral Service, Westside, Rev. Jerry Millwood
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home, other times after service at the home of Carol McDonald, 305 MacGregor Road, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053 or Westview Baptist Church, 3385 Fairview Drive, Bessemer City 28016
Michael Brandon
DALLAS — Michael Kevin Brandon, 38, 521 Peachtree St., died Sept. 24, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Gastonia and employed as a welder.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Robert Pressley and Viola Grier Brandon, Dallas; sisters, Pakalana B. Davis, Charlotte, Deloris Brandon, Dallas, Dorothy Hewett, Gastonia; brothers, Eugene Brandon, Stanley, Gerard Brandon, Gastonia, Mario Brandon, Dallas; adopted brother, Anthony Holmes, Gastonia; brother-in-law, Otis D. Davis III, Charlotte; godparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson, Mount Holly; godchildren, Jasmine and Devin, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Friday Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth Ramsuer
BURIAL: Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Costner Funeral Home or 2:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, the church
Billy Ivey
RUTHERFORDTON — Billy Ivey, 72, Dellingers Family Care, died Sept. 26, 1999, at Rutherford Hospital.
He was a native of Guilford County, son of the late W.F. Ivey and Stella West Ivey, husband of the late Euzelia Hill Ivey, owner and operator of Shelby Retail Grocery Store.
SURVIVORS: Son, Rick Ivey, Kings Mountain
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 4 p.m. Tuesday, City Memorial Cemetery, Cherryville, Rev. Herman Simpson
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Cherryville Funeral Home
