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Bishop Reynolds
Bishop Andrew Reynolds, 67, of 3303 Windy Hill Road, died April 5, 2002. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel at Warlick Funeral Home. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Born in Lincoln County, he worked in the textile industry until retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Reynolds; three sons, Ricky Reynolds, and Larry Bishop Reynolds, both of Lincolnton, and Michael Reynolds of Kings Mountain; three daughters, LouAnn Hester of Crouse, and Barbara Elmore, and Jacqueline Castro, both of Lincolnton; one brother, Lawson Reynolds of Cherryville; one sister, Edna Ruth Reynolds of Lincolnton; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092.
Mary Whitesides
Mary Alice Rhyne Whitesides, 82, of 1821 Southside Road, died April 5, 2002. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Southside Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Born in Gaston County, she was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Whitesides; one son, Elliott Whitesides of Lincolnton; one daughter, Sue Hoffman of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Hubert Rhyne of Lincolnton; one sister, Brice Whitesides of Iron Station; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 1725 Southside Rd., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092.
Warlick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lestina Reinhardt
Lestina Oates Reinhardt, 77, of 224 Newbold Street, died April 5, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Providence Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
Born in Gaston County, she was a member of the senior choir, an usher, and the missionary of her church. She worked with Knitso until retirement.
Survivors include one son, Luke C. Reinhardt Jr. of Lincolnton; four daughters, Margaret Farley, and Diane Lynch, both of Lincolnton, Jeanette Nixon of Denver, and Virginia Reinhardt of Shelby; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Ebony & White’s Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Lorene Spake
MAIDEN - Lorene Drum Spake, 76, of the Brian Center-East in Hickory, formerly of Maiden, died April 6, 2002. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church where she was a member. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Born in Catawba County, she was a spinner for Carolina Mills until retirement.
Survivors include four daughters, Frankie Detter, and Wanda Eades, both of Maiden, Shelvia Hicks of Denver, and Robin Lail of Lincolnton; two sisters, Lucille Holland, and Lou Ella Story, both of Maiden; two brothers, Ernest Drum, and Buck Drum, both of Maiden; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, 3273 Mt. Ruhama Church Rd., Maiden, N.C. 28650.
Burke Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Donald Shuford
Donald “Donnie” James Shuford, 48, of 898 Salem Church Road, died April 5, 2002. A funeral service will held at 2 p.m. today in the chapel at Warlick Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Born in Gaston County, he was an industrial pipe fitter and welder.
Survivors include his wife, Addie L. Shuford; two sons, Shane Hinson of Michigan; one sister, Nancy Menius of Salisbury; and seven grandchildren.
Virginia Beheler
Virginia R. Beheler, 83, of the Brian Center, formerly of Charlotte, died April 5, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel. Internment will follow in Williams Memorial Presbyterian Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 7 until 8:30 at the funeral home.
Born in Belmont, she was a member of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church and worked in the church nursery.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy B. Nothnagel, and Kathy B. Moss, both of Iron Station; three grandchildren, Tami McCormick, Shelley Newton, and Jennifer Mitchell; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1229 Greendwood Cliff, Suite 109, Charlotte, N.C. 28204.
William Andrews
WINSTON -SALEM - Williams Ed Andrews, 85, of 1244 Arbor Road, died April 7, 2002. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery in Statesville. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Maple Springs United Methodist Church where he was a member.
Born in Davidson, he served as a missionary in Southern Brazil for 18 years where he founded several churches and was the pastor, director, and District Superintendent of a private Methodist boarding school for boys. He served in many churches including Rhyne-Heights United Methodist Church in Lincolnton, as well as churches in Franklin, Jefferson, Ashe County, and Statesville.
Survivors include one son, Rev .Mark Andrews of Belmont; three daughters, Judy Starnes of Hickory, Becky Hyder of Louisville, Ky., and Susie Bell of High Point; two brothers, Rev. Russell Andrews of Lake Junaluska, and Ed Andrews of Maine; three sisters, Mary Christopher of Landrum, S.C., Helen Andrews of Asheville, and Claire Brown of California; and ten grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Spartanburg Methodist College, 1200 Textile Rd., Spartanburg, S.C. 29301; or the Alzheimers Association, 3420 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, N.C. 28215.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Thompson
ALEXIS - Robert “Bobby Cy” Cyrus Thompson, 65, died April 8, 2002. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. today in Alexis Baptist Church cemetery.
Born in Lincoln County, he was a member of the Sons of Confederacy and played bluegrass music throughout the state. He worked for Home Construction until retirement, and was a member of Alexis Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Lewis Thompson; two sons, Howard Thompson of Denver and Robby Thompson of Lincolnton; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092.
Carothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joe Reynolds
CROUSE - Joe Floyd Reynolds, 74, of Route 1, died April 8, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Leonard’s Fork Baptist Church where he was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Born in Lincoln County, he was a U.S. Army WWII veteran and worked for 21 years as a supervisor at a furniture plant until retirement.
Survivors include two sons, Walter Reynolds of Lincolnton, and Johnny Reynolds of Shelby; two daughters, Maxine R. Young, and Patricia Mellon, both of Shelby; three brothers, Jerry Reynolds of Crouse, Johnny Reynolds of Cherryville, and Charlie Reynolds of Charlotte; one sister, Dollie Mae Black of Cherryville; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Leonard’s Fork Baptist Church, 1462 Leonard’s Fork Church Rd., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092.
Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Evans
DALLAS - William David Evans, 58, of 1029 Alexis High Shoals Road, died April 7, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Providence Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member. Burial will follow in St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
Born in Lincoln County, he was a doffer for J.P. Stevens.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce A. Evans; two sons, William David Evans Jr., and Theodore Martin Evans, both of the home; two daughters, Melissa Joyce Evans of the home, and Helen Juanita Thomas of Charlotte; two brothers, Richard B. Evans, and William Lee Evans, both of Lincolnton; four sisters, Carolyn Evans, Myrtle E. Shipp, Maggie B. Evans, and Alberta Hall, all of Lincolnton; and six grandchildren.
Ebony & White’s Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Carl Rippy
Carl William Rippy, 74, of 725 Sycamore Street, died April 7, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today in the chapel at Ebony & White’s Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 30 minutes prior to the service.
Born in Rutherford County, he was a member of El Bethel Methodist Church and worked as a carpenter for Seth Lumber Company until retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Arrie J. Rippy; one son, Carroll Rippy of Vale; one daughter, Barbara R. Williams of Lincolnton; three sisters, Pecolia Ikard, and Ollie M. Rippy, both of Hickory, and Maggie J. Shuford of Lincolnton; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Fred Spurling
LAWNDALE - Fred Donald Spurling, 66, of 310 St. Peter’s Church Road, died April 8, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Olive Grove Baptist Church where he was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church tonight from 6:30 until 8.
Born in Cleveland County, he was a truck driver for McNeilly Oil Company.
Survivors include one son, Darrell Spurling of Lawndale; one daughter, Deborah Williams of Lawndale; one brother, Roy Spurling of Shelby; two sisters, Mildred Lee of Concord, and Bertie Lee Tillman of Kings Mountain; and six grandchildren, Angel Williams, Adam Williams, Alesha Williams, Tyler Spurling, Amber Williams, and Makayela Spurling.
Memorials may be made to Olive Grove Baptist Church, 6418 Casar Rd., Casar, N.C. 28020.
Stamey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Shook
NEWTON - Robert Ray “Bob” Shook, 65, of 219 West 28th Street, died April 8, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Shiloh United Methodist Church where he was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 until 8:30 at Burke Mortuary.
Born in Catawba County, he was a truck driver for Williamette Industries until retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Mary F. Shook; two sons, Scottie Ray Shook of Claremont, and Darrell Lee Shook of Conover; and three grandchildren, April Shook, Heather Shook, and Devin Shook.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 116, Claremont, N.C. 28610.
Harold Itzkowitz
MAIDEN - Harold Bernard Itzkowitz, 79, of 721 South D Avenue Ext., died April 9, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at in the chapel at Burke Mortuary. Burial will follow in New Life Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Born in Scranton, Pa., he was a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander with 30 years service, volunteer coordinator of the Catawba County Sheriffs’ Office Senior Citizen’s “Are You Okay” program, and a member of the Naval Masonic Lodge #24 in Pensacola, Fla., Hadji Temple, York Rite, Pensacola, the Lodge Council Chapter Consistory, and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and Valley of Cleveland, Ohio.
Survivors include is wife, Doris Hicks Propst of Maiden; four daughters; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658.
Robert Whisnant
NEWTON - Robert Bryant Whisnant, 87, of The United Church Retirement Home Abernethy Center, died today, April 10, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Friendship United Methodist Church where he was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Born in Catawba County, he was a farmer.
Survivors include his brother, John Wesley Whisnant of Denver and two sisters, Gretta Carswell of Newton, and Nell Schronce of Maiden.
Memorials may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church Carpet Fund, P.O. Box 2732, Newton, N.C.
Goodin-Drum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Carter
Mary Elizabeth Caudle Carter, 85, of 135 Hillside Drive, died April 10, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Vision Ministries. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends at New Vision one hour prior to the service.
Born in Lincoln County, she was a day care operator until retirement.
Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” Carter; one daughter, Sharon Atkinson of Lincolnton; one brother, David Caudle of Lincolnton; two sisters, Virginia Scronce of Charlotte, and Margie Lineberger of Denver; one grandchild, Jeff Atkinson of Newton; and one great-grandchild.
Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
JD Cooper
VALE - JD Cooper, 76, of 984 Hulls Grove Church Road, died April 9, 2002. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today in Burke Mortuary Memorial Chapel. Burial followed in Providence Road Baptist Church cemetery.
Born in Lincoln County, he was the former owner of Boston Mills Café and a self-employed painter. He was a member of David Memorial Baptist Church, and the American Legion Post #30.
Survivors include his son, Butch Cooper of Charlotte; one grandchild, Tim Cooper of Charlotte; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to David Memorial Baptist Church, 2533 Country Club Rd., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092.
Sarah Reinhardt
Sarah Elizabeth Holland Reinhardt, 99, of 1410 E. Gaston St., died April 11, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel at Ebony & White’s Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Born in Gaston County, she was a member of Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church and worked as a bookbinder for New York City Hospital until retirement.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Mildred Eaker
CHERRYVILLE - Mildred Cloer Eaker, 73, of 1960 North Highway 274, died April 10, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Bethlehem United Methodist Church where she was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Born in Caldwell County, she worked as a sewing machine operator for Sweetree Manufacturing Company until retirement.
Survivors include three daughters, Reba Hoyle, and Penny Avery, both of Cherryville, and Patricia Johnson of Vale; two brothers, Warren Cloer of Snow Camp, Ned Cloer of Hudson; two sisters, Rebecca Atkin of Hudson, and Celeste Christy of Morganton; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2741 N.C. 274 Hwy., Cherryville, N.C. 28021.
Carpenter’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
