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Carl H. Barnes
GASTONIA - Carl Harrison Barnes, 75, 1112 Perkins Street, died Nov. 10, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gastonia, son of the late Oliver and Florence Dellinger Barnes, retired from sales at Anything On Wheels, U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, enjoyed racing and golf.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Betty Barnes; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Karen Barnes, Salisbury, Bill and Antoinette Carpenter, Nicholsville, Ky.; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and David Spiro, Blue River, Ore.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Patsy Barnes, Miller and Jean Barnes, Gastonia; sisters, Melva Holland, Geneva Queen, Gastonia, Elsie Carpenter, Lincolnton; grandchildren, Scott and Ryan Spiro, Aaron Carpenter; nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, McLean Funeral Directors
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. tonight, McLean Funeral Directors
Robert E. Vardeman
SHELBY - Robert Edwin Vardeman, 68, 3011 Lake Drive, died Nov. 10, 1999, at home. He was a native of Covington, Ga., son of the late Frank Burton and Lucille Blau Vardeman, brother of the late William G. Vardeman, engineer at Milliken and Co., member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Mason, ham radio operator.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Elouise A. Vardeman; son, Robert E. Vardeman Jr., Lawndale; daughter and son-in-law, Holli and Craig Goforth, Shelby; brothers and sisters-in-law, Burt and Martha Vardeman, Atlanta, Johnny and Peggy Vardeman, Gainesville, Ga.; sister-in-law, Betty Vardeman. SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Dr. Dolores Queen and Rev. Frank Vardeman
VISITATION: following service
MEMORIALS: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 W. Dixon Boulevard, Shelby 28152
ARRANGEMENTS: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby
Violet Estelle Jones
SHELBY - Violet Estelle Bowen Jones, 84, 212 Webb Road, died Nov. 9, 1999, at Baptist Hospital, Columbia, S.C. She was a native of Cleveland County, wife of the late Joseph Winfred, daughter of the late Jesse North and Cora Allen Bowen, sister of the late Herman Bowen, Mitchell Bowen, Vergie Ledford, retired from Esther Mill and Shelby Mill, member of Double Springs Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Bryson and Deanne Jones, Shelby; daughter, Violet Rebecca Jones, Chester, S.C.; sisters, Maladge Wellmon, Greer, S.C., Linda Putman, Shelby; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Double Springs Baptist Church, Rev. Eddie Brackett
INTERMENT: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby; body will be taken to the church 30 minutes prior to service
MEMORIALS: Double Springs Baptist Church, 1130 Double Springs Church Road, Shelby 28150
William E. Metcalfe
BESSEMER CITY — William E. Metcalfe, 71, 920 Crowders Mountain Road, died Nov. 9, 1999, at Intergrated Health Service. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Roscoe and Lula Guffey Metcalfe, brother of the late Robert L. Metcalfe and Verl Winchester, retired from the Army after 21 years, member of First United Methodist Church, Bessemer City, Military Rights by the American Legion Post 263, Masonic Rights by the Masonic Lodge, Bessemer City.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Kaye Metcalfe of the home; son, Bob Wyont, Charlotte; daughter, Brenda Metcalfe French, Richmond, Va.; sister, Vickie Huber, Baltimore; grandchild, Brandon Wyont.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Rev. Randolph Harry
BURIAL: Bessemer City Memorial
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service Westside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Howard Jones, Charles Metcalfe, Danny Metcalfe, Frank Shuford, Roscoe Winchester, Bob Wyont
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, 110 W. Alabama Avenue, Bessemer City 28016
Marie E. Jordan
GASTONIA - Marie Emmett Jordan, 80, Belaire Nursing Center, formerly of New Hope Road, died Nov. 9, 1999, at her residence. She was a native of Lexington, daughter of the late Clyde and Carrie Huffstickler Emmett, wife of the late Glenn Frank Jordan, preceded in death by five brothers, member of Faith United Methodist Church, Faith Fellowship Club, Matron’s Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women, taught Sunday school for more than 20 years.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, "Chip" Jonathan and Candy Jordan, Gastonia; granddaughter and spouse, Laura Jordan and Rusty Helms, Kings Mountain; great-grandchildren, Courtney and Leah Helms; brother, Clyde Emmett Jr.
FUNERAL: Held Thursday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Jim Church
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
MEMORIALS: Faith United Methodist Church, 1511 E. Ozark Ave., Gastonia 28054 or Alzheimer’s Association, 3420 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte 28215
Donald L. Helms Sr.
STANLEY — Donald Lee Helms Sr., 61, 150 Abernathy Road, died Nov. 10, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Belmont, son of the late Esther Helms Welch and Bill Watts, retired supervisor from Amp Inc., veteran, member of East Belmont Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Vicki Cabe Helms; daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Erik Hartz, Gastonia; son and fiancee, Donald L. Helms Jr. and Tina Campbell, Gastonia; longtime best friend, Pete Martin, Belmont; grandchildren, Jason and Corey Cox, Stacy, Haleigh and Lynzie Helms
FUNERAL: 1 p.m Saturday, East Belmont Church of God, Rev. Patricia Humphries-Bivens
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Ward Funeral Home, Gastonia, other times at the home of Robin Hartz, 3036 Stockwood Drive, Gastonia
Stephen R. Grigg
GASTONIA - Stephen Ronald "Steve" Grigg, 55, 906 Hallmark Drive, died Nov. 10, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Dewey Albert and Lula Carroll Grigg, brother of the late Thelma Grigg Robinson and Lucille Grigg Burroughs, member of Myrtle United Methodist Church, Army veteran of Vietnam War, former employee of Napa Auto Parts, Charlotte, member of VFW.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 35 years, Sandra Hoffman Grigg; brothers, James Otto Grigg, Charlotte, Ray A. Grigg, Bessemer City, Bobby Carroll Grigg Sr., Belmont, Joe N. Grigg, Gastonia; sisters, Margaret R. Dorsey, Ruth Grigg Johnson, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, Rev. Alice Day
BURIAL: Westview Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Johnny Bou-Kather, Paul Dodson Sr., Ralph E. Jolley, Chris, Tracey and Edgar C. Robinson Jr.
MEMORIALS: Myrtle United Methodist Church, 1135 Bessemer City Road, Gastonia 28052
Ann C. Malen
LINCOLNTON - Ann Christine Malen, 91, Brian Center, formerly of Startown Road, died Nov. 10, 1999, at her residence. She was a native of Fargo, N.D., daughter of the late Ole and Brita Berge Malen, retired nurse, member of Marvin Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sisters, Evelyn Havelka, Lincolnton, Agnes Palladino, Patchogue, Long Island, N.Y.; nieces, nephews and friends
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Rev. Jim Willingham
BURIAL: Marvin Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Marvin United Methodist Church
Myra Ann Cunningham
GASTONIA - Myra Ann King Cunningham, 32, 123 Stacey Tucker Circle, died Nov. 9, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, former secretary.
SURVIVORS: Son, Jeremy Todd Evitt, Gastonia; daughter, Katelin Elizabeth Cunningham, Shelby; parents, Henry Erskine King, Greencove, Fla., Margaret Elizabeth King, Gastonia; brothers, Ronald Wayne Walker, Randy Allen Walker, Stanley; sister, Sheila Renee Medford, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, McLean Funeral Directors, Rev. Gordon Blalock
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
PALLBEARERS: Scott Reneau, Dwayne Medford, Paul Medford, Jerry Shumate, Douglas Shumate, Rusty Propes
Doris D. Helms
MOUNT HOLLY -Doris Duncan Helms, 61, 300 Timberlane Drive, died Nov. 10, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Noah and Arrie Earley Duncan, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, James Donald "Jim" Helms; daughter, Tami Helms, Bessemer City; grandchildren, Donald and Danielle Williams; sisters, Virginia Good, Charleston, S.C., Vera Ridge, Greensboro, Barbara Copeland, Hampton, Va.; brother, Charles Duncan, Wilmington
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery, Rev. Steve McCameron
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly
MEMORIALS: American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplarwood Court, Suite 125, Raleigh 27604-1043
Cecil V. Miller
GASTONIA - Cecil Vernon Miller, 74, 425 S. Washington St., died Nov. 10, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Asheville, son of the late William Max and Cora Owensby Miller, brother of the late Margaret Brown and Sally Brewer, member and deacon of Tabernacle of God Apostolic Church, Kings Mountain, Army veteran of Korean conflict.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Genevieve Miller; son, Max Miller, Gastonia; daughters and son-in-law, Sylvia Roach, Betty Watts, Gastonia, Darlene and Alex McMickle, Greenback, Tenn.; grandchildren and spouses, Jennifer and Christopher Eason, Gastonia, Amy and Jeremy Ivester, Gastonia, Cheryl Mae McMickle, Greenback; great-grandchildren, Austin Kaleb and Alexis Sierra Eason; sister, Francis Reagan, Ocala, Fla.
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Saturday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Brother Bill Podaras
INTERMENT: Armstrong Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: American Diabetes Foundation
