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Cora ‘Venia’ R. Gantt
MORGANTON — Cora "Venia" Rhyne Gantt, 82, 4050 Old Hwy. 18, Willis Apartments, formerly of Cherryville, died Sept. 27, 1999, at Grace Heights, Morganton. She was a native of Lincoln County, wife of the late Buster Gantt, daughter of the late John and Pearl Spencer Rhyne, mother of the late Jean Gantt Ellis, member of Second Baptist Church, Cherryville.
SURVIVORS: Son, Joe Billy Gantt, Cherryville; daughter, Nancy Jeanette G. Buff, Morganton; sisters, Johnnie Mitchell, Morganton, Sarah Pressley, Lincolnton; grandchildren, Anita Bridges, Juanita Gantt, Cindy Powell, Cherryville, Keith Buff, Shasta Johnson, Morganton, Tony Ellis, Hickory, Bobby Ellis, Lincolnton; nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Second Baptist Church, Cherryville, Rev. Keith Love
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery, Cherryville
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Cherryville, other times at the home of Joe Billy Gantt, 2225 Brown Road, Cherryville
MEMORIALS: Second Baptist Church, 201 Houser St., Cherryville 28021
Faye R. Homesley
CHERRYVILLE — Faye Stewart Rogers Homesley, 65, 408 E. First St., died Sept. 28, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Lacey and Ethel Hopper Stewart, sister of the late Ray Stewart, homemaker, member of Fairview Baptist Church, Lincolnton.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Charles D. Homesley; Sons, William David Rogers, Bessemer City; daughters, Sherry Rogers Revels, Bessemer City, Janie Rogers Ramsey, Gastonia, Rhonda Rogers Reid, Granite Falls, Laura Rogers Hunt, Crouse, Angela Rogers Mull, Cherryville; stepson, Charles D. Homesley, Lexington; stepdaughter, Penny McGrath, Jacksonville; 24 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Bill Greene
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery, Cherryville
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, the funeral home
Howard T. Spencer
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Howard Thomas Spencer, 72, 206 Lake Montonia Road, died Sept. 25, 1999, at Wendover Place, Shelby. He was a native of Gaston County, husband of the late Claydell Patterson Spencer, son of the late Robert B. and Mary Dunham Spencer, brother of the late Grace S. Starnes, Helen, Clarence, Clyde, Walter, Earl and Fred Spencer, attended Vestibule AME Zion Church, Kings Mountain, where he was a member of the men’s choir, lay council and steward board.
SURVIVORS: Son, Kevin Spencer, Kings Mountain; sisters, Azalea S. Dawson, Washington, Dorothy S. Moore, Kings Mountain; grandson, Kevric Spencer, Kings Mountain; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Vestibule AME Zion Church, Kings Mountain, Rev. Clarence Roberts
BURIAL: church cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes before the service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Verlina Davis
GASTONIA - Verlina Davis, 406 Telegraph Drive, died Sept. 28, 1999, at home.
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Justin Davis
GASTONIA - Justin Davis, infant, 4444 Lamar Ave., died Sept. 27, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Florine B. Auten
IRON STATION — Florine Bynum Ballard Shuler Auten, 85, 6491 E. Hwy. 27, died Sept. 28, 1999, at home. She was a native of Lincoln County, wife of the late Roland C. Ballard Sr., Robert Shuler and Franklin Auten Sr., teacher’s assistant with Lincoln County Schools.
SURVIVORS: Son, R.C. Ballard Jr., Iron Station; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Ballard and Harold Smith, Linda Ballard and Millard "Buzzy" Beal, Iron Station; stepsons, Gene and John Shuler, Gastonia, Broadus Shuler, Monroe, Franklin Auten, Boone, Dean Auten, Brunswick, Ga., Steve Auten, Mooresville; stepdaughters, Betty Shuler Hamilton, Gastonia, Pat Auten Pittman, Brunswick, Ga.; sister, Jean Bynum Fisher Robinson, Iron Station; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, 21 stepgrandchildren, 12 step great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Thursday, Alexis Baptist Church, Alexis, Drs. Malcolm Ivey, Ed Yount
BURIAL: church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Alexis Baptist Church, P.O. Box 39, Alexis 28006 or Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
Mary C. Secrest
SHELBY — Mary Crockett Secrest, 81, 1524 Rhyne St., formerly of Springfield, Mo., died Sept. 27, 1999, at home. She was a native of Polk County, Mo., wife of the late John Thomas Secrest, daughter of the late John Andrew and Nettie Prater Crockett, sister of the late Frank, Marie and Ruth Crockett, time keeper for Champion International, member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kings Mountain.
SURVIVORS: Son, John Andrew Secrest, Waukegan, Ill.; daughters and sons-in-law, Marty and Mark Mellentine, Shelby, Mary Lois and Dave Chapin, Kings Mountain; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Kay Crockett, Springfield, Mo.; 15 grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby, Dr. Charles Surrett, Pastors Larry Brubaker, Jim Ogle
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 4 p.m. Sunday, Pleasant Hope Cemetery, Polk County, Mo., Pastor Jim Robbins
VISITATION: one hour before the Thursday service, the funeral home; 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Greenlawn Funeral Home, Springfield, Mo., other times at the home
MEMORIALS: in lieu of flowers, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 602 Canterbury Road, Kings Mountain 28086
Lisa D. Ayers
CHARLOTTE — Lisa Diane Ayers, 33, died Sept. 27, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center. She was a native of Mecklenburg County.
SURVIVORS: A daughter, Charlotte; father, David Ayers, Charlotte; sister, Darlene Ayers, Charlotte
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, Rev. Earl Pope
BURIAL: Berryhill Baptist Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, the funeral home
Gertrude B. Mayhew
YORK, S.C. – Gertrude Braid Mayhew, 77, 6009 Polly Circle, died Oct. 1, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C. She was a native of Denver, Colo., daughter of the late James C. and Irene Smith Braid, wife of the late Julis Mark Mayhew, retired florist, worked for Western Florist, Reno, Nev., member of Four Square Baptist Church, Sparks, Nev.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Colin Braid Jolly, Reno, Nev., Scott D. Jolly, Carson City, Nev.; daughters, Cadance Allen, York, S.C., Penelope McMutt, Santa Ana, Calif., Kim Harrington, Rock Hill, S.C.; brother, James Braid, Denver, Colo.; sister, Cherry Ann Braid, Montana; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchilden
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Monday, Bratton Funeral Home, Pastor Mike Littlejohn
BURIAL: Lakeview Memory Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Firefighters for Christ, 8866 Barcelona Plaza, Westminister, Calif. 92683
Juanita L. Cornwell
BESSEMER CITY – Juanita Lutz Cornwell, 67, 3109 Bessemer City Highway, died Oct. 1, 1999, at South Haven Long Term Care, Gastonia. She was a native of Cleveland County, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, A.C. Cornwell, Belmont; son, Major Cornwell, Bessemer City; daughter, Shavron Watts; brother, Theodore Lutz, Tampa, Fla.; grandchild, Harley
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Monday, Westview Gardens
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Worth E. Rector Sr.
GASTONIA – Worth E. Rector Sr., 80, 1312 Lineberger St., died Oct. 1, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Gus and Nettie Bumgarner Rector, brother of the late Robert F. "Bob" Rector, Army veteran of World War II, served with Merrill’s Marauders during the China Burma India Campaign, received Silver Star, five Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, other honors and commendations, electrical engineer and designer, owner of Electrical Contractors Inc., retired from Odell Associates, Charlotte, active member of First United Methodist Church, taught Sunday school for 13 years.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 54 years, Sylvia Bryan Rector; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra R. and Fred C. Goepfert; son and daughter-in-law, Worth E. "Gene" Jr. and Lora O. Rector, Kannapolis; brothers and sister-in-law, Earl D. and Juanita Rector, Jack Rector, Marietta, Ga.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy R. and Jim Mobley, Gastonia, Gretchel R. and Jerry Turner, Dale City, Va.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Cody E. and Helen C. Bryan, Shelton, Wash.; grandchildren and spouse, Christopher Shane Page, Gastonia, Courtney Page and John D. Herman, Maiden, Emily Rebecca and Megan Louise Rector, Kannapolis; great-grandchild, Josh Herman, Maiden
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, McLean Funeral Directors, Dr. Jody Seymour
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Full Military Rites by World War II Last Man Club
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Shane Page, Fred Goepfert, John Herman, Jerry Turner, Mike Mobley, Buddy Penner
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 218, Gastonia 28053
Mary M. Ritch
GASTONIA – Mary M. "Maggie" Ritch, 88, of Brian Center, formerly of 12th Avenue, died Sept. 30, 1999, at her residence. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John William and Bertie Lee Bell Moss, wife of the late Freeman Baxter Ritch, sister of the late Tyree, Raymond and Virginia Moss, Mildred Phifer, Mabel Lucas, Juanita Quick, retired spinner from Kindall Mill, Paw Creek, former member of South Marietta Street Baptist Church, Senior Adult Sunday School Class, Friends United, member of First Free Will Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny Lee and Mary Ruth Ritch, Matthews, Douglas W. and Sandra Ritch, Gastonia; daughter, Elizabeth Assaid, Virginia Beach, Va.; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Free Will Baptist Church, Revs. Randy Sawyer, William Calvert, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Forest Lawn Cemetery (west)
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, other times at the home of Douglas and Sandra Ritch
PALLBEARERS: Larry Auten, Joe West, Freeman L. Ritch, Barry Denton, Bob Dickson, Ted Heilig
MEMORIALS: First Free Will Baptist Church, 2316 Union Road, Gastonia 28054
