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Ollie B. Southards
KINGS MOUNTAIN Ollie Bridges Southards, 76, 219 Stoney Point Road, died Oct. 15, 1999, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Elphus and Minerva Burton Bridges, wife of the late Fred E. Southards Sr., sister of the late Manuel Lee Bridges, Leitha B. Thompson, member of David Baptist Church, retired textile worker.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Fred E. Southards Jr., Charlotte, Luther Wayne Southards, the home; daughter, Shirley White, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Sharon Parker, Scott White, Jamie Southards, Laura Blanton; two great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. today, David Baptist Church, Revs. Jody Griffin, Brian Taule
INTERMENT: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 2-3:30 p.m. today, church
MEMORIALS: David Baptist Church, 2300 David Baptist Church Road, Kings Mountain 28086 or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home
Mary Helms
CHARLOTTE Mary Lee Jackson Helms, 90, died Oct. 15, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital. She was a native of Clover, S.C., daughter of the late Mary Jane Parrott and Thomas Franklin Jackson Sr., wife of the late Lawrence Helms Sr., sister of the late Clay, Herbert C., Andrew and Thomas F. Jackson Jr., Hazel J. Sherer, Mamie Jackson Smith; aunt of the late Marie Smith Key, Bobby Jackson; great-aunt of the late Ben Sherer Jr., preceded in death by an infant niece, member of First Presbyterian Church, retired from Duke Power after 25 years of service, formerly employed with the Belk Co.
SURVIVORS: Nieces, Lena Smith Wright, Elizabeth Harwell, Gastonia, Bobbie Marie Rourk, Charlotte, Mary Jane Dulin, Bowling Green, S.C.; nephew, Tommy Jackson, York, S.C.; great-nieces and great-nephews; great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews PRIVATE SERVICE AND
INTERMENT: Monday, Forest Lawn West Cemetery
VISITATION: 3:30-5 p.m., Sunday, Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service
MEMORIALS: TV Ministry of First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Trade St., Charlotte 28202-1696
Don R. Sellers
GASTONIA Don Ray Sellers, 52, 2722 Crawford Ave., died Oct. 15, 1999, at New Hanover Hospital, Wilmington.
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Peggy L. Creech
LOWELL Peggy Lay Creech, 62, 610 Rhyne-Oakland Road, died Oct. 14, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Ernest Henderson and Mattie Brafford Lay, preschool teacher with Expressions in Learning, member of Oakland Memorial Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Earl Lorain Creech; sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest Ray and Katy Creech, Erlanger, Ky., Donald Earl and Cheryl Creech, Dallas, Jospeh Robert and Paige Creech, Gastonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Creech, the home; Ramona Creech and Timothy J. Thomas, Dallas, Rita Creech and Bruce Bagwell, Zebulon, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Pat Lay, Dallas; stepsister, Linda Edwards, Lowell; stepbrother, Harold Teague, Lowell; 13 grandchildren; one great-baby
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Mike Criswell
BURIAL: Edgewood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: David Wheeler, Bob and Robbie Crisp, Josh Brafford, Ralph Warren, Terry Knight
MEMORIALS: The Cody Thomas Apalstic Anemia Fund, c/o Trulient Family Credit Union, 121 Main St., McAdenville 28101
Dollie H. Smith
LINCOLNTON Dollie Hinson Smith, 71, 5025 Hickory-Lincolnton Highway, died Oct. 14, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Lula Belle Slaughter, wife of the late Ray Vone Hinson, preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters, retired from Broyhill Furniture Co., Newton.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Vance Smith; sons, Jeffrey Hinson, Lincolnton, Billy Hinson, Lenoir; daughters, Roberta Sigmon, Conover, Debra Hinson, Newton, Delores Garrison, Lincolnton; sisters, Florine Keener, Lincolnton, Ruby Hillick, Texas, Murriell Shuford, Camilla Beamer, Newton; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jacobs Fork Baptist Church, Rev. John Geouge, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Catawba County, 263 Third Ave. NW, Hickory 28601-4959
Mozell M. Lowery
GASTONIA Mozell Matthews Lowery, 85, 2731 Mary Ave., died Oct. 14, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late George and Sue Brown Matthews, member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church, York, Mother of Church, missionary society, Pastors Aid, hymn choir, Sunday school, prayer band No. 2, AB&P Society, Church Aide Society, West End Senior Citizen Club, Old Farm Women Club, Rebecca Chapter No. 20, Order of the Eastern Star
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Macie and James L. Bagley Jr., Zenobia Campbell, Bertha Lowery, Gastonia, Annie Mae Knox, Kingston, N.Y., Frances L. and Phillip Wilson, Savannah, Ga., Carrie Lowery, New York; son, Nathaniel Lowery, Winston-Salem; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Annie Bell Matthews, Ben and Pauline Matthews, Gastonia; 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Fishing Creek Baptist Church, York, Revs. Terry L. Wallace Jr. and Alfred Jackson, body will be placed in church one hour before service
BURIAL: Lakeview Memory Gardens, York
VISITATION: 6-7 tonight, Costner Funeral Home
Geneva T. Schreiber
WHITTIER Geneva Turpin Schreiber, 85, of Lewis Cove Road, died Oct. 13, 1999, at Harris Regional Hospital. She was a native of Jackson County, daughter of the late Homer and Birdie Hampton Turpin, wife of the late Nelson Schreiber, sister of the late Howard Turpin and Ruth Grissom, retired school teacher, member of Whittier United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Olivia S. McDaniel, Gastonia; son, Eric C. Schreiber, the home; brothers, Wade Turpin, Lakeland, Fla., Gene Turpin, Decatur, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kim Majewski, Deanna Debold, Amy Schreiber, Erin McDaniel
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Melton-Riddle Funeral Home, Sylva, Revs. Greg Hershberger and Ronnie Gene Turpin
BURIAL: Thomas Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Whittier United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 668, Whittier 28789
Mary A. Caldwell
GASTONIA Mary Ann Caldwell, 60, 221 Stacey Tucker Circle, died Oct. 15, 1999, at home. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Ed and Zula Smith Baynard, sister of the late J.C. and C.M. Baynard and Betty Turner, retired from John Deere/Homelite.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Barry F. Caldwell; brothers, Roy Baynard, Bostic, Ernest Baynard, Ellenboro; sisters, Jesse Bowen, Forest City, Evelyn Hudson, Ellenboro, Rosie Bowers, Rutherford, Sarah Morgan, Caroleen; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Rev. Sherman Branch
BURIAL: 11 a.m. Sunday, Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: Two hours before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Angelo G. Pappas
GASTONIA Angelo George Pappas, 81, formerly of Charlotte, died Oct. 14, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Springfield, Mo., son of the late George and Gianowla Karry Pappas, brother of Nicholas G. and Rosie Pappas and Mary P. Chagaris, Army veteran of World War II, former owner of Triangle Grocery Store, Greensboro, member of Dormition Creek Orthodox Cathedral, Greensboro, operated the Quick-Wich Sandwich Shop, Charlotte, for 10 years, retired, owner of Sweetland Restaurant, member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 53 years, Cora Gregor Pappas; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne P. and Harry G. Karras, Charlotte, Marilyn P. and Michael R. Dean, Gastonia; sisters, Dena Castanas, Helen Pauls, Antigone Collias, Charlotte; grandsons and spouse, Dean H. and Michelle A. Karras, Kure Beach, William M. and Julie F. Dean, Gastonia, Evan T. and Jennifer Karagias, Belmont; great-grandchildren, Luke M. and Courtney Karagias, Christopher Dean and Eleni Karras
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Charlotte, Fathers Stelyios Muksuris and Tommy Vlahos TRISAGION: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, church
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Altar Fund, 600 East Boulevard, Charlotte 28203
ARRANGEMENTS: Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, Charlotte
Ronnie D. Huffman
GASTONIA Ronnie Delynn Huffman, 44, 121 Stiles Drive, died. His body was found Oct. 13, 1999. He was a native of Gaston County.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Iris Jean Huffman; daughters, Ashley Diane and Amber Nicole Huffman, Belmont; parents, Leon and Ethel Smith Huffman, Gastonia; sister, Sandra H. Gregory, Gastonia; brother, Keith Huffman, Clover, S.C.
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Sunday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Shady Lane
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28054
Moneda E. Limerick
BELMONT Moneda Eaker Limerick, 81, 310 North St., died Oct. 15, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Cherryville, daughter of the late Roy E. and Virgie Lou Yount Eaker, member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years, former member of the Eastern Star.
SURVIVORS: Husband, John A. Limerick; son and daughter-in-law, Jim M. and Peggy Eaker, Asheville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra L. and Milton Cunningham, Lawrenceville, Ga., Sue L. Bowie, Belmont; brother, Bruce Eaker, Roxboro; sister, LoRee Seagle, Kannapolis; grandchildren, Cindy Luttrell, Shea Cunningham, Brett Eaker, Jeffrey and David Bowie
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Baker
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: An hour before service, church
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
