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Dorothy Robertson
MOORESBORO - Mrs. Dorothy Cromer Robertson, 66, of 101 Osprey Lane, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late James Robert and Lois Tessneer Cromer. She was an in-home caregiver for the elderly and a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George O. Robertson.
She is survived by two daughters, Teresa West of Simpsonville, S.C., and Linda Barlow of Mooresboro; three brothers, R.T. Cromer and Joe Cromer, both of Mooresboro, and Bill Cromer of Orange Park, Fla.; six grandchildren, Josh Calhoun, Ryan Calhoun, Zach Barlow, Nathan Kerr, Samantha Barlow and Jason Kerr.
The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, with the Rev. Greg Qualls officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home.
David Henderson
MOORESBORO - Mr. David Marlow Henderson, 43, of 270 Keeter Road, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, at his residence.
The funeral will be held at a later date.
Crowe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Talmadge Queen
SHELBY - Mr. Talmadge Dwight Queen, 77, of 3425 Fallston Road, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
A native of Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Charles Lee Queen and Margaret Ann Ellen Wright. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 82 and the Senior Water Aerobics Class. He was a member of Mulls Memorial Baptist Church, and belonged to the Senior Men's Sunday School Class. He was an Army veteran of World War II, who served in the European Theater.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Pearl Turner; a son, Steven Dwight Queen; and a brother, Sherrill Queen.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Queen Sisk and her husband, Steve, of Shelby; two sisters, Alene Queen Lang of Atlanta and Linda Franklin of Cherryville; and a brother, Herbert Queen of Grover.
The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mulls Memorial Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ervin Price officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Lutz-Austell Funeral Home and other times at the home of Steve and Cheryl Sisk, 1306 Spurlin St., Shelby.
Memorials may be made to Mulls Memorial Baptist Church, 3299 Fallston Road, Shelby, N.C. 28150.
Julius Walker
DALLAS - Mr. Julius Jerome Walker, 69, of 1712 Mayberry Road, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
A native of Caldwell County, he was raised in Belmont by his parents, the late John Spencer and Macie Helton Walker. He was a quality assurance supervisor for 35 years for Pneumafil Corp. and retired in 1993. He was a veteran of the Army, serving 10 years as staff sergeant in the Korean Conflict, stationed in Japan. He was a graduate of Southern Biscayne College in Gastonia, a member of Auten-Stowe American Legion Post No. 144, a former member of Belmont Moose Lodge and umpire for local little league baseball. He was a part-time instructor of blue print reading at N.C. Vocational Textile School in Belmont and at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte. He was a member of Community Christian Fellowship in Lucia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Mildred Coley Walker, and three brothers, Marshall Walker, Marvin Walker and James Walker.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry L. and Mary Walker of Mount Holly and Anthony J. and LeAnn Walker of Gastonia; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Jeanne W. and Michael Falls of Shelby, Debbie W. and Raymond Morris of Denver, Teresa W. and Dean Haney of the home and Sheila W. Cagle of Mount Holly; two brothers, Douglas Walker of Lowell and Franklin Walker of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a sister, Colleen Bumgardner; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at McLean Funeral Directors Founders Chapel, with the Revs. Joe Small and Fain Farmer officiating. Burial will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Jason Cagle, Mark Cagle, Joe Patterson, Jeff Walker, David Mauney and Randall Smitherman. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Jenkins, Joshua Walker, Matthew Walker, Jeremy Walker, Dustin Walker, Jeffrey Morris and Michael Morris.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at McLean Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, Gaston County Chapter, 190 South Oakland St., Gastonia, N.C. 28052.
Jesse Milling
CASAR - Mr. Jesse Milling, 74, of 115 Howser Drive, formerly of Kings Mountain, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at his residence.
The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Polkville Baptist Church, with the Revs. Alton Martin, Gene Ware and Mitchell Pruitt officiating.
A graveside service will follow at 4:30 p.m. at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Harris Funeral Home.
Cora Freeman
SHELBY - Mrs. Cora Mitchell Freeman, 61, of 204 Ramblewood Drive, Apt. 1, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, at White Oak Manor in Shelby.
A graveside funeral will be Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Golden Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery, 3426 Polkville Road, Shelby, with the Rev. Kenneth Martin Sr. officiating.
Genesis Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Ed Wilson
SHELBY - Mr. Clarence Edward "Ed" Wilson, 84, of 702 Wilson Cornwell Road, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at his residence.
Born in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Samuel Clarence and Laura Spangler Wilson. He was a graduate of Lattimore High School. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church, where he was a member of the church choir, a former deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He was the first scout master for Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 13 at Zion Baptist Church. He was owner and manager of the Wilson Country Ham Biscuit Stand at the Cleveland County Fair for 38 years. He was a member of Camp Call Masonic Lodge for 50 years. He was a member of the Shelby Lions Club. He founded Wilson Real Estate Co. and was a member of the Cleveland County Board of Realtors for 36 years and was a charter member of the Multiple Listing Service. He was also a retired car dealer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Grayson Wilson.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Hazel Bolin Wilson of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Samuel Howard and Myra D. Wilson of Shelby; two grandsons and their wives, James T. "Jimmy" and Deborah Blanton Wilson and David Edward and Sharon Smith Wilson, all of Shelby; a step-granddaughter and her husband, Carmen A. and Billy Blanton of Shelby; a sister, Laura Faye Wilson of Shelby; four great-grandchildren, James Alexander Wilson, Edward Lee Wilson, Virginia Ann "Jenna" Wilson and Grace Elizabeth Wilson, all of Shelby.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church, with the Revs. Randy Bridges and Russell Fitts officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Funeral Services and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church, building fund, 525 W. Zion Church Road, Shelby, N.C. 28150 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, N.C. 28150.
Eddie Owens
FALLSTON - Mr. William E. "Eddie" Owens, 53, of 3904 Fallston-Waco Road, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
Born Dec. 29, 1946, in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Clifford "Deck" Dextor and Essie Mae Johnson Owens. He was a supervisor at Bernhardt Furniture. He was a member of Morris Memorial Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Owens, and a sister, Christine Cline.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Nettles Owens; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Warren Smith of Fallston and Dianne and Jerry Lovelace of Polkville; a granddaughter, Kristin Lovelace of Polkville; a grandson, Michael Smith of Fallston; four brothers, Cliff Owens of Boiling Springs, Bill Owens and Jessie Owens, both of Shelby, and Boyd Owens of Cherryville; and three sisters, Lona Craig and Martha Owens, both of Shelby and Lisa Shelton of Walnut Cove.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Morris Memorial Baptist Church, with the Revs. Chris Emory and Lero Hudson officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stamey Funeral Home.
Talmadge Queen
SHELBY - Mr. Talmadge Dwight Queen, 77, of 3425 Fallston Road, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
A native of Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Charles Lee Queen and Margaret Ann Ellen Wright. He was a retired truck driver. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 82 and the Senior Water Aerobics Class. He was a member of Mulls Memorial Baptist Church, and belonged to the Senior Men's Sunday School Class. He was an Army veteran of World War II, who served in the European Theater.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Pearl Turner; a son, Steven Dwight Queen; and a brother, Sherrill Queen.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Queen Sisk and her husband, Steve, of Shelby; two sisters, Alene Queen Lang of Atlanta and Linda Franklin of Cherryville; and a brother, Herbert Queen of Grover.
The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mulls Memorial Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ervin Price officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Lutz-Austell Funeral Home and other times at the home of Steve and Cheryl Sisk, 1306 Spurlin St., Shelby.
Memorials may be made to Mulls Memorial Baptist Church, 3299 Fallston Road, Shelby, N.C. 28150.
Pearl Yelton
MARION - Mrs. Pearl Puett Yelton, 88, 1192 Jacktown Road, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at her residence.
Born in Burke County, she was a daughter of the late George and Ada Wilson Puett. She graduated from Mars Hill College, and in 1954, she received her bachelor of arts degree from Lenoir Rhyne College. She taught in McDowell, Cleveland and Burke counties and in Decatur, Ala.
She is survived by her husband, Everett Yelton; a brother, John Puett of Huntersville; two sisters, Irene Hutchins of Morganton and Edna Puett of Cherryville; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Cane Creek Baptist Church, with the Revs. Lance Scarlett and Earl Waters officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour before the service. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 834, Forest City, N.C. 28043 or The American Bible Society.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Anna Buehner
SHELBY - Mrs. Anna Margareta Kramer Buehner, 93, of 406 S. Washington St., died Friday, July 7, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Father Eric Houseknecht officiating. Burial will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. The Rosary will be at 6 p.m.
Jim Ward
CHERRYVILLE - Mr. Jim L. Ward, 74, of 1232 Pearl Dr., died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Cherryville, with the Rev. Perry Holleman officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at City Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight until 8 p.m. at the residence.
Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Fox
LAWNDALE - Mr. John Thomas Fox, 81, of 301 E. Main St, died Friday, July 7, 2000.
Born June 19, 1919, in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Wilby Edward and Clementine "Clem" Blanton Fox. He was a retired structural ironworker. He was a member of Lawndale United Methodist Church and Lawndale Masonic Lodge No. 486. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Grude Fox, Ernest Fox and Edward Fox; and a sister, Paris Fox.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Southard Fox; two sons, Dennis "Denny" Fox and his wife, Mary, and Bill Fox; a grandson, John Fox; and a granddaughter, Kristin Fox.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Lawndale United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Reep officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park with masonic rites.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Stamey Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Lawndale United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 548, Lawndale, N.C. 28090.
Herman Sprouse
FOREST CITY - Mr. Herman E. Sprouse, 73, of 437 Island Ford Road, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at Rutherford Hospital.
The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Goodes Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Cecil Lovelace officiating. Burial will follow at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Harrelson Funeral Home.
Thelma Bridges
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mrs. Thelma Goins Bridges, 75, of 216 Katherine St., died Friday, July 7, 2000, at her residence.
The funeral will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church, with the Revs. Steve Akers and Howard Hardin officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Rest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home.
Thomas Helms
MOUNTAIN HOME, Tenn. - Mr. Thomas B. Helms, 90, of James H. Quillen VAMC, formerly of Rock Hill, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Mountain Home.
The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Greene Funeral Home Downtown Chapel in Rock Hill, with the Revs. Jerry Helmes and Jack Green officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.
