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Lester P. Campbell
GASTONIA — Lester P. Campbell, 83, died Nov. 27, 1999, at Vencor Hospital in Greensboro.
He was a native of Scotland County, son of the late Bruce P. and Bessie Campbell, worked for 50 years in automobile sales in Gastonia, beginning with the W.H. Wray Packard-Hudson Company and spent most of those years with the Powell Oldsmobile-Cadillac Company, also worked with Lewis Motors at the Gastonia Chrysler-Plymouth Company and at Gowen-Green Oldsmobile-Cadillac, member of the First United Methodist Church, enjoyed gardening and working in his yard.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Lela Campbell of 54 years; son and daughter-in-law, Col. Charles K. and Barbara Campbell, Springfield, Va.; daughter, Gayle Anne LeCroy, Durham; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Roy Brown, Greensboro; brothers, C. Edwin Campbell, Gastonia, Marshall W. Campbell, Raleigh; grandchildren, Heather LeCroy, Durham, Colleen and Collin Campbell, Springfield
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Dr. Jody Seymour and Rev. Madeline Gray
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, 190 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052 or American Heart Association, 1300 Baxter St., Suite 101, Charlotte 28204
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
William B. Glenn
SHELBY — William Boyce Glenn, 78, 417 E. Graham St., died Nov. 28, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Jess and Pearl Moore Glenn, brother of the late Henry Palmer and Jess Baxter Glenn, retired owner-operator of a service station, of Baptist faith, Army veteran of World War II, VIII Engineer Corp. in European Theater.
SURVIVORS: Former wife, Lorene Wright Glenn, Shelby; daughter and son-in-law, Susan Glenn and Tony Beaver, Polkville; grandson, Dylan Beaver, Polkville; granddaughter, Emily Beaver, Polkville; brother, George Harrison Glenn, Shelby; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Glenn and Bill Lynn, Lily Glenn Tessener, Shelby; faithful companion, Dolly Dog
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Cleveland Funeral Services, Dr. Horace DuBose III
BURIAL: New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150 or charity of donor’s choice
Marshall Mcelhaney
GASTONIA — Marshall McElhaney, 91, 416 N. Highland St., died Nov. 22, 1999, at Rehabilitation and Health Center.
He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Dan and Lizzie Ship McElhaney, employed by City of Gastonia, Maintenance Department, member of Friendship Baptist Church, served on Hymn Choir, Laymen League and Men’s Sunday School Class.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Margaret Glenn, Clover, S.C.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Friendship Baptist Church, Revs. John McCallough, Barrett Hill
BURIAL: Westview Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 10:30-11 a.m. today, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Martin’s Funeral Home
Ollie W. Moore
McADENVILLE — Ollie White Moore, 92, of Alexander Place, Gastonia, died Nov. 24, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Filbert, S.C., daughter of the late Sam and Mattie White, wife of the late Fred Moore, mother of the late William "Bill" Moore; sister of the late Bunny, Howard, Robbie and Susie White, Mae Huffstetler, Mary Smith, Jean Rankin, preceded in death by three grandchildren, employed by Southern Bell, Gastonia, before moving to McAdenville where she was employed by Stowe Mills, longtime member of McAdenville Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Betty Moore, Dallas, Sam and Linda Moore, Edenton; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: Held Saturday, McAdenville Baptist Church, Revs. Bill Miller, Andy Raines
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: McAdenville Baptist Church, Lowell-McAdenville Road, McAdenville 28101
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Frances B. Faulkner
GASTONIA — Frances Beauchamp Faulkner, 81, 1009 E. Baxter St., died Nov. 29, 1999, at BelAire Healthcare Center.
She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late James Monroe and Shirley Davis Beauchamp, sister of a number of late brothers and sisters, grandmother of the late Dana Diane Faulkner, member of Faith United Methodist Church, active in women’s circles and senior citizen groups, received Lifetime Membership Mission Recognition Pin from the Women’s Missionary Society, retired textile employee from the Kloppman-Modena Mill.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Homer F. Faulkner; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Belinda Faulkner, Gastonia; brother and sister-in-law, J.C. and Dora Beauchamp, Gastonia; granddaughter and spouse, Ann F. and Mike Free, Gastonia; great-granddaughter, Maria Free, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Wednesday, McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia, Revs. Joe McCombs, Jim Church
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home; other times at the home
MEMORIALS: Faith United Methodist Church, 1511 E. Ozark Ave., Gastonia 28054
George A. Avery Jr.
GASTONIA — Rev. George Alfred Avery Jr., 67, 2189 Brookneal Drive, died Nov. 29, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late George A. Sr. and Nora Hughes Avery, retired textile worker, served as an evangelist to several churches, attended Allison Creek Holiness Church, Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Patricia Elaine Smith Avery; sons, Mark Avery, Belmont, Joel Avery, Gastonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte A. and Kyle Green, Marlene A. and Jerry Trogdon, Gastonia; five grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Robert Gittons
INTERMENT: Bessemer City Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home
Shirley M. Avery
DALLAS — Shirley Jean Mathis Avery, 58, 49 Dallas-Bessemer City Highway, died Nov. 27, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Macon County, daughter of the late Lee and Sarah Prince Mathis, sister of the late Charlie and James Mathis, Mary Rucker, Katie Messer, Martha Martin and Lucy Lackey, housewife and homemaker, member of Riverside Tabernacle.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Herbert Lamar Avery; son, Randall Avery, Dallas; daughter, Teresa Avery Yarborough, Bessemer City; sister and brother-in-law, Roberta Mathis and Dan Hamers, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; grandchildren, Darren Yarborough, Bessemer City, Megan Yarborough, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, Revs. Johnny Mote, Jack Taylor, Ronnie Pendleton
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home; other times at the home of Teresa Yarborough and Allen Fowler, 433 Bess Town Road, Bessemer City
PALLBEARERS: Jan Atkins, Cledus Edwards, J.R. Hollifield, Anthony Huffman, Curtis Martin, Danny Snider
HELEN H. RATCHFORD
CHARLOTTE — Helen Hoffman Ratchford, 86, 3700 Shamrock Drive, formerly of 2224 Union Road, Gastonia, died Nov. 29, 1999, at Wesley Care Center.
She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late Charles C. and Lela Dixon Hoffman, wife of the late W. Hope Ratchford, graduated from Gastonia High School and Gastonia Business College, legal secretary for attorney Ernest R. Warren for 37 years, former member of Olney Presbyterian Church for many years, member of New Hope Presbyterian Church.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Mrs. Roy L. Forbes; nephews and wife, Alfred Dixon and Valerie Forbes, Edward Jackson; nieces and husband, Judy and Ed Johnson, Robin Johnson; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Alice and Marion Jackson; great-nephews, Adam and Alexander Jackson, Brian Johnson; great-niece, Kelly Johnson
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia, Rev. George Grissom
ENTOMBMENT: Gaston Memorial Park Mausoleum
VISITATION: 7-8:30 p.m. tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Olney Presbyterian Church, 251 Olney Church Road, Gastonia 28052; Alzheimers Association, 3420 Shamrock Road, Charlotte 28215 or charity of donor’s choice
Jeanette G. Black
GASTONIA — Jeanette Griffin Black, 62, 508 Basswood Way, died Nov. 29, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Lloyd Jarvis and Annie Mae Manley Griffin, sister of the late Don Griffin, great-grandmother of the late Alexandria Barber.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Devra Black, Anderson Black, Gastonia, Bobby Jr., Scott and Phyllis Black, Travelers Rest, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Sherree and Gary Turner, Travelers Rest; brother and sister-in-law, Harold Richard and Nancy Griffin; sister-in-law, Thelma Griffin, Gastonia; former husband, Bobby Gene Black; grandchildren, Shannon Lowery, Angel Barber, Jason Murray, Gary Turner Jr., Joshua, Amber and Scottie Black, Lela Teasley; great-grandchildren, Christopher and Kaitland Conti, Justin, Dalas and Dillon Murray, Jacob Barber, Cheyenne Lowery
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Bobby Haney
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Heath Barber, Stacy Lowery, Jason Murray, Gary Turner
