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John W. Mauney
LINCOLNTON — John Wallace Mauney, 88, 1379 Coffeytown Road, died July 14, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center.
He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late George Lester and Ella Louise Sherrill Mauney, husband of the late Mary Lou Coffey Mauney, father of the late James Mauney, brother of the late Joe, Horace, Lester and Ernest Mauney, Leila Rooker, avid hunter and beekeeper, amateur barber, house painter, retired from Massopoag Mill and Burris Industries, member of River View Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, John Mauney, High Point, Steve Mauney, Advance; sister, Mary Shytle, Lincolnton; grandchildren, Jennifer, Chris, Joel, Jon and Daniel Mauney
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, River View Baptist Church, Rev. Nathan May
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: River View Baptist Church, 2230 Riverview Road, Linconton 28092
Billy White
DAVIDSON — Billy Eugene White, 66, 9616 Caycee Drive, died July 13, 1999, at Five Oaks Nursing Center.
He was a native of York, S.C., son of the late Robert Lee and Emma Anthony Ladd White, husband of the late Edna B. White, Maudee Lee White, retired from R.H. Wiggins Construction, Charlotte.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Jerry Wayne White, Clover, S.C., Joe Lee White, Charlotte; step-son, Howard Hughes, Davidson; step-grandchildren, Jessy James Hughes and Howard Jake Hughes
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Odell Baptist Church, Rev. Todd Marlow
BURIAL: Huntersville Presbyterian Baptist Church Cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: Lady’s Funeral Home
Betty Jean Cowan
BELMONT — Betty Jean Cowan, 116 Leeper Ave., died July 14, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home
Margaret Price
RICHMOND, VA. — Margaret Price, 79, 2252 Early Settlers Road, died July 14, 1999, at Johnston-Willis Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral home, Gastonia
Seamon Dunlevy
CHERRYVILLE — Seamon Dunlevy, 83, Century Care, died July 14, 1999, at his residence.
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home, Gastonia
Charles J. Grier
MOUNT HOLLY — Charles J. Grier, 76, Woodlawn Haven Rest Home, 301 Craig Street, died July 13, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late John W. and Margaret Ann Torrence Grier, member of Love’s Chapel Presbyterian Church where he served on the gospel choir and was an elder/steward.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Minnie M. Smith Grier; daughters, Rachel A. Anderson, Teri G. Smith, Belmont, Valerie C. Davis, Fayetteville, Vicki S. Wilson, Charlotte, M. Lisa Squires and Sandra G. Conyers, Durham; sons, Charles M. Grier, Cramerton, Jerry L. Grier, Gastonia; sisters, Etta Lane, Winston-Salem, Tiny Lineberger, Mount Holly, Christine Williamson and Mamie Tribble, Belmont; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Love’s Chapel Presbyterian Church, Belmont, Revs. Herbert Hill, Michael Glenn
BURIAL: Henry Chapel, Belmont
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Willie Mae Patton
GASTONIA — Willie Mae Patton, 925 E. Fourth Ave., died July 13, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Viola E. Presley
BELMONT — Viola Ellis Presley, 79, 2313 Acme Road, died July 14, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Dandridge, Tenn., daughter of the late Bruce C. and Nina Strange Ellis, housewife, member of Centerview Baptist Church, where she formerly taught literacy school and was superintendent of the junior department for 45 years.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Houston Presley; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie Darrell and Donna M. Presley, Woodstock, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Iris Kaye Presley and Keith Passmore, Gastonia; brothers, Raymond Ellis, Chestnut Hill, Tenn., Burnett Ellis, Newport, Tenn.; grandchildren, Ronnie David and Timothy Scott Presley, Gasry Darrell Holcomb
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Centerview Baptist Church, Revs. A.A. Bailey and Robbie Moore
BURIAL: Strange Family Cemetery, Chestnut Hill
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Jeffrey S. Fazzone
CHARLOTTE — Jeffrey Scott "Fuzzy" Fazzone, 28, 9008 N. Lakebrook, died July 14, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Charlotte.
SURVIVORS: Mother and stepfather, Margaret and John Fazzone, Panama, Fla.; brother, Sean Fazzone, Panama; aunts, uncles, cousins; special friend, Sherri Parker, the home; loving friends
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 7 p.m. Thursday, at the home of Patricia Sheets, 1207 Cloninger Ave., Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Flowers or contributions can be sent to Patricia Sheets or Sherri Parker, 1207 Cloninger Ave., Gastonia 28052
ARRANGEMENTS: Debord Funeral Home, Matthews
Ressie V. Adams
BESSEMER CITY — Ressie Valentine Adams, 91, 622 E. Lee Ave., died July 17, 1999, at Mission Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Cocke County, Tenn. daughter of the late Daniel and Effie McKinney Valentine, wife of the late Brown M. Adams, worked at Gambrill Mills for 44 years, attended First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, James Ray and Margie Adams, Waynesville, C. Harry and Betsy Adams, Clover, S.C., Jerry Dan and Ruth Adams, Charlotte, G. Glenn and Sharon Adams, Bessemer City; daughter and son-in-law, Frances A. and James Lanier, Bessemer City; brothers, Lonus and Lawrence Valentine, Shelby; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Revs. Larry McClure, Dr. Ron Pierce
BURIAL: Westview Gardens
VISITATION: At the home
PALLBEARERS: Dale, Johnny, Scott, Todd and Jimmy Adams, Larry and Wayne Lanier
MEMORIALS: TWB at First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 397, Bessemer City, 28016-0397 or charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
Mary C. Bain
GREENSBORO — Mary Catherine Caviness Bain, 80, a lifelong resident of Greensboro, died July 17, 1999, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
She was daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin and Mary Ellen Carter Caviness, charter member of Sharpe Road Baptist Church, member of the Order of Eastern Star, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 56 years, George Wayne Bain; sons and daughter-in-law, George Briton "Buck" and George Austin Bain, Greensboro, David Wayne and Nancy Long Bain, Charlotte; daughters and son-in-law, Linda Ellen Bain McKinney, Charlotte, Kay Bain, Gastonia, Jean Catherine Bain, Hillsborough, Mary Ann Bain and George Ray Gouge Jr., Thomasville; brothers, Joseph Daniel and Sterling Eugene Caviness, Greensboro; grandchildren, Mary Lynn and Meredith Briton Bain Charlotte, Susan Bain, Joyce Elaine and John David Morris, Gastonia, Jean Michael Bain, Hillsborough, David Briton and George Ray Gouge III, Thomasville; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sharpe Road Baptist Church, Dr. Alton G. Cook, James Gregory Cordell
INTERMENT: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Forbis and Dick Funeral Home, North Elm Street, Greensboro
PALLBEARERS: Scott Alexander, Bill Christy, Tommy Hobson, Chuck James, Paul J. Purgason, Rick Smith
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Grandsons
Evelyn B. Watkins
GASTONIA — Evelyn Bennett Watkins, 84, 981 Smyre Drive, died July 18, 1999, at home.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Gus and Mae Ramsey Bennett, wife of the late B. Pressley Watkins, mother of the late Ronald Watkins, grandmother of the late Chris Farmer, preceded in death by five brothers and sisters, attended Cramerton Church of God Sunday school, retired winder tender from A.M. Smyre Co.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Buddy Sexton, Margaret and Randy Farmer, Gastonia, Phyllis and Tony Moore, Lincolnton; brother, Jack K. Bennett, Kings Mountain; sister, Betty Hayes, Kings Mountain grandchildren, Robbie Sexton, Donna Jackson, Stephanie Hawkins, Gastonia, Leslie Clemmer, Dallas; nine great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Jack Ford
BURIAL: Bethany ARP Church Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053 or to Kinder Mourn, 1320 Harding Place, Charlotte 28204
