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Lewis A. Buchanan
BELMONT - Lewis Anderson Buchanan, 81, died Dec. 10, 1999, at his residence. He was a native of Mitchell County, son of the late Clarence Avery and Rettie Pitman Buchanan, past member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, Charlotte, retired from Exxon Inc., Paw Creek Station, where he worked as a mechanic for 28 years, member of Charlotte Moose Lodge 1113, American Legion, Belmont.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Bessie Sellers Buchanan; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Pat Buchanan, Stanley, Larry T. Buchanan, Woodruff, S.C.; daughter, Jane Buchanan, Charlotte; sisters, Delena Grindstaff, Anna Belle Frye, Dorothy Presnell, Ruth Pitman, Spruce Pine, Mattie Lee Silvers, Marion; brother-in-law and spouse, Pete and Margie Sellers, Denver; sister-in-law, Thelma S. Hoover, Crouse; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Rev. Melvin McIntosh
BURIAL: Forest Lawn West Cemetery, Charlotte
VISITATION: 3-5 today, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053-3984
Edith R. Upton
GASTONIA - Edith Guynelle Rose Upton, 91, 4414 Wilkinson Blvd., died Dec. 12, 1999, at Sunbridge for Lowell. She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late Charles Vance and Ida LeMaster Rose, wife of the late William Richard "Rich" Upton, mother of the late William Richard "Richie" Upton Jr., made antique lamps and lampshades, associated with her sisters at Evelyn’s Dress Shoppe, homemaker, member of First Wesleyan Church.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Evelyn Rose Kincaid, Belmont; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. today, First Wesleyan Church, Rev. David Vardaman
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 1:30-2:30 p.m. today, the church
PALLBEARERS: Jim and Tom Stallings, Lloyd, Joe, Jim, David and Charles Rose, Frank Lineberger, Hilbert Huffstetler,
MEMORIALS: First Wesleyan Church, 208 S. Church St., Gastonia 28054
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Ruby D. Jones
GASTONIA - Ruby Davis Jones, 92, 416 N. Highland St., died Dec. 12, 1999, at Rehabilitation and Health Center. She was a native of Swain County, daughter of the late Andrew and Polly Williams Davis, wife of the late Horace Alfred Jones, sister of the late Orbie Crisp, Grady, James and Herndon Davis, former member of Oakwood Park Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Sherry Jones, Asheville; daughters and sons-in-law, Thelma Katherine Jones, Lessie Jones and Marion Wooten, Gastonia, Pauline Jones and Virgil Van Landingham, Deland, Fla.; brother, Marion Davis, Gastonia; sisters, Alta Elders, Franklin, Marie Wike, Gertrude Nations, Whittier, Wilma Chavis, Mildred Hinson, Gastonia; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, McLean Funeral Directors, Revs. David L. Scruggs, Lamar Creel
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Seab Dills, Arnold Wooten, Marvin Van Landingham, Carmel and William Wike, Bill Rainwater
MEMORIALS: First Assembly of God, 1104 S. Myrtle School Road, Gastonia 28052 or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Joan Sain Dover
GASTONIA - Joan Sain Dover, 66, 313 Flanagan’s Lane, died Dec. 14, 1999, at home. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Lester and Maude Houser Sain, graduate of Northbrooke High School, realtor, operator of Dover Real Estate, retired as secretary/treasurer of Dtel Communications, member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Woodbridge Ladies Golf Association, Linwood Springs Ladies Golf Association, Old North State Golf Association, past member of Gaston County Board of Realtors.
SURVIVORS: Husband, William Jackson Dover Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Amy D. and David Anderson, Gastonia, Kathryn D. and David Duke, Durham; sisters, Edith Hege, Clara Hanhn, Charlotte, Irene Schroeder, Homestead, Fla., Lessy Pendelton, Lincolnton; grandchildren, Eric and Kevin Duke, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, All Saints Episcopal Church, Rev. Houston Matthews
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, All Saints Episcopal Church, 1201 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28054
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Evelyn Eury Rogala
CHARLESTON, S.C. — C. "Evelyn" Eury Rogala, 35 Dolmane Drive, died Dec. 13, 1999, at Roper Hospital. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late James Walter and Lona Dee Douglas Eury, sister of the late Leonard, Miriam and Louise Eury, civil service clerk, volunteer with the Red Cross for more than 20 years, served in the Army, member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Charleston.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Walter John Rogala; sisters, Margaret Eury Agle, Boone, Katherine Eury, Bessemer City; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City, Revs. J.P. Weisenhorn, Randolph Harry
BURIAL: Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes before the service, the funeral home
MEMORIALS: Donor’s choice
Hilliard Black
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Hilliard Black, 88, 517 Rhodes Ave., died Dec. 14, 1999, at White Oak Manor. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Harley Black and Annie Ware Black Self, former employee of Margrace Mill, retired from Foote Mineral Co., lifetime member of Central United Methodist Church, charter member and former president of the Methodist Men, former assistant treasurer of Central United Methodist Church, usher for more than 50 years, led singing at White Oak Manor for approximately 20 years.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary McCaslin Black; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Pat Black, Lexington; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Harold Jackson, Spartanburg, S.C.; sister, Aileen Gibson, Kings Mountain; grandchildren and spouses, Alicia and Stefan King, Woodstock, Ga., Ashlie and Pete Mazurowski, Alison Jackson, Spartanburg, Stephanie Black, Trey Black, Lexington; great-grandchild, Lauren King
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Central United Methodist Church, Revs. Harrison Hinson, Robert Little
BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Harris Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 37, Kings Mountain 28086
George G. Johnson
BELMONT - George Gordon Johnson, 74, 109 Gordon Lane, died Dec. 12, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Kate and George Johnson, taxi driver.
SURVIVORS: Son, Roger Johnson, Bessemer City; daughter, Kathy Johnson, Kings Mountain; fiancee, Thelma Milstead, Kannapolis; sisters, Ruby Horton, Gastonia, Mary Ann Rumfelt, Lowell; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before the service, the funeral home
Reba Guy Stinnett
GASTONIA - Reba Novella Guy Stinnett, 72, 2663 Court Drive, died Dec. 14, 1999, at her daughter’s home, Bessemer City. She was a native of Benton, Tenn., daughter of the late Luther C. and Pauline Bazzell Guy, mother of the late Judy Teague, retired from Carolina Mills in Smyre after 18 years of service, member of Liberty Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Jack James Stinnett; son and daughter-in-law, David Sr. and Terri Stinnett, Gastonia; daughter and son-in-law, Polly and Rev. Robert Ammons, Dallas; brother, T.L. Guy, Merriville, Tenn.; sisters, Betty Jo Harveston, Rockford, Tenn., Maxine Hullett, Maiden, Dorothy Ray, Lincolnton; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Liberty Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Ammons
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, other times at the home of Polly Ammons, 128 Landing Court, Bessemer City
PALLBEARERS: Robbie and Jason Ammons, David Stinnett Jr., Red Doss, Mark and Duane Teague
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, Liberty Baptist Church, 1001 W. Second Ave., Gastonia 28052
John S. Putnam
GROVER — John Sims Putnam, 63, 1050 Cleveland Ave., died Dec. 14, 1999, at home. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Arville Sims and Jane Anthony Putnam, retired from Shoco Dist., Putnam Dist., Foote Mineral Co. and the Navy, member of Second Baptist Church of Shelby, graduated from Limestone College with a degree in business administration.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Susie Setsuko Putnam; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Annette Putnam, North Augusta, S.C., Thomas and Terri Putnam, Grover; sister and brother-in-law, Diana and John Halyak, Charleston, S.C.; grandsons, Bryce and Blake Putnam, Clayton Taylor
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Second Baptist Church of Shelby, Rev. Reginald Dawkins, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Second Baptist Church, 1114 S. Lafeyette St., Shelby 28152 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
Clarence L. Tate
BESSEMER CITY - Clarence Lee Tate, 91, 123 Helen Drive, died Dec. 13, 1999 at Carolina Care Center, Cherryville. He was a native of Gaston County, husband of the late Blanche Lytton and Dorothy Camp Tate, son of the late Zol C. and Minnie Holland Tate, father of the late Frances Hoke, Louise McKenzie, Fran and Freeman Tate, brother of the late Ray, Clyde, Haskell, Paul and Geneva Tate and Ira Rayfield, formal textile overseer.
SURVIVORS: Stepdaughter, Jackie Bynum, Florida; brothers and sisters-in-law, Matthew Tate, Granite Falls, Floyd and Flora Tate, Bufford and Elizabeth Tate, Bessemer City; sisters and brother-in-law, Catherine and Arnold Huntsinger, Helen Hallman, Bessemer City; grandchildren and spouses, Lamar and Caron Tate, Alexis, Joe and Maria Tate, Frankie and Sabrina Tate, Timmy and Tommy Tate, Marsha Russell, Gail Smith, Dale Tate, Stanley, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Revs. Jerry Lumston, Dick Whitener
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, the funeral home
