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Ottis Owens
GASTONIA — Ottis Lucille Barker Owens, 88, of Rehab and Healthcare Center, formerly of 1009 Laurel Lane, died Dec. 16, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Sylacagua, Ala., daughter of the late Jerry B. and Della Wright Barker, mother of the late Robert M. Owens, sister of the late Alma McCarn, member of Union Road Church of God, retired house parent for the Home for Children, Sevierville, Tenn.
SURVIVORS: Sons, William E. Owens Jr., Charlotte, Charles T. Owens, Gastonia; daughter, Evelyn O. Campbell, Gastonia; sister, Lela Wylie, Belmont; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Revs. Robert Frasier, Paul Collins, Mike Owens
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Union Road Church of God, 2315 Union Road, Gastonia 28054
Gladys C. Stroup
HENDERSONVILLE — Gladys Callahan Stroup, 85, Brian Center Hendersonville, formerly of Shelby, died Dec. 16, 1999, at her residence.
She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Henry and Maggie Downey Callahan, wife of the late Rev. Marlow A. Stroup, sister of the late Nelson Callahan, Jennie Mae Rogers, Margerite Micham, member of First Baptist Church, Shelby, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Dwyre C. and Ann Stroup, Flat Rock, Earl and Gracie Stroup, Morristown, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Vernell Foshee and James Warner, Robins, Ga., Carolyn and Charles Magnet, Hendersonville; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Lutz-Austell Funeral Home, Shelby, Rev. Charles Magnet
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery, Shelby
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Library Fund at First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby 28150
David Bumgardner
GASTONIA — David "Ronnie" Bumgardner, 51, 103 Packard St., died Dec. 15, 1999.
He was a native of Gastonia, son of the late Robeling Bumgardner, brother of the late Evelyn Best, owner of United Roofing and Siding, attended Midway Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Deborah Tapp Bumgardner, Gastonia; mother, Roma Swayer Bumgardner, Gastonia; sons, Ronnie Jr. and Eric Bumgardner, Jeff Detter, Gastonia; daughters and son-in-law, Sabrina Bumgardner, Tennessee, Rhonda Bumgardner, Lynn Hampton, Rebecca and Robbie Cook, Misty Kirk, Gastonia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Barbara Bumgardner, James "Bud" and Jane Bumgardner, Gastonia; sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Johnny McFee, Gastonia; brother-in-law, Leroy Best, Bessemer City; 11 grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:30 p.m. today, Westview Gardens Cemetery, Bessemer City
VISITATION: 1-2 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Etta Gladden
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Etta Mae Lockridge Johnson Gladden, 86, 1000 First St., died Dec. 17, 1999, at home.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late James Sloan and Margaret Gardner Lockridge, wife of the late Earl M. Johnson and Earl Odell Gladden, former employee of Carlton Yarn Mill and Parkdale Mill for 40 years, attended Sparrow Springs Baptist Church
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Joyce Diane Szymkowski, Kings Mountain; grandchildren and spouses, James and Angie Carrigan Jr., Kim and Danny Navy, Kings Mountain; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Amy, Emily, Courtney and Brittany
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sisk-Butler Funeral Home, Bessemer City, Dr. Roy Dean Clark
BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Cleveland County Hospice, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
Valiree H. Owens
SHELBY — Valiree Hardin Owens, 66, 710 Live Oak St., died Dec. 17, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Claude E. and Becky West Hardin, sister of the late Vance and Joseph Hardin, member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, William Lee Owens; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Georgiana Lawson, Wayne and Teresa Lawson, Shelby; daughters and son-in-law, Ramona and Gary Dowda, Gastonia, Danielle Pack, Shelby; sisters, Beatrice Butler, Marlene Hearn, Shelby; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Way of the Cross Baptist Church, Rev. Billy Bowen; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home; other times at the home
Randy E. Byrd
GASTONIA — Randy Eugene Byrd, 48, 969 Cox Road, died Dec. 21, 1999, at Brian Center.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Lillie Mae Fraley Byrd, graduated from Ashley High School, attended Cleveland County Technical Institute and Central Piedmont Community College, completed course in cooking and baking, Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Father, Wallace Campbell; son, Elrico Sanders, Gastonia; daughter, Ann Barnett, Charlotte; sister, Dorothy B. Huitt (Terry), Gastonia; brother, Timothy F. Byrd, Gastonia; grandmother, Dorothy F. Harris, Gastonia; granddaughter, Wakevies Walker, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Martin’s Funeral Home, Rev. James Setzer
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 1:30-2 p.m. Friday, funeral home
Sara C. Anderson
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Sara C. Anderson, 82, Bailey Ave., died Dec. 21, 1999, at CVPH Medical Center.
She was a native of Rock Hill, S.C., daughter of the late Buist Somers and Linnie Gray Rogers Collins, sister of the late Somers and Ernest Collins, Grace Ferguson, Ola Parrish, Helen Wheeler, 1935 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, received bachelors from Asheville Teachers College in 1939, had long career in elementary education, taught in Cherryville, Delmar, N.Y., Rock Hill, S.C., Marrietta, Ohio, and Chestertown, Md., worked at Ogden, Utah, Air Force Base in personnel department during World War II, completed masters in guidance counseling at SUNY Plattsburgh in 1964, taught at Campus School, SUNY Plattsburgh, guidance counselor at Peru Central School and Dannemora Free School, retired in 1974, member of Trinity Episcopl Church, various professional associations in reading, guidance and education, community volunteer, active in Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts of America, member of Ivy Home Dem Group of SUNY Plattsburgh and Home Bureau.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Dr. C. Brooks Anderson; son and companion, Robert Ellis Anderson and Shelly Morrow, Plattsburgh; daughter, Suzanne Alice Anderson, Danbury, Ct.; niece, Thelma Holland, Gastonia; other nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, R.W. Walker Funeral Home
BURIAL: Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, N.Y.
MEMORIALS: Fitzpatrick Cancer Center at CVPH Medical Center, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901
Cleveland Swinson
GASTONIA — Cleveland "Jack" Swinson, 76, 508 S. Oakland St., died Dec. 22, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Mattie J. Stringfellow MATTHEWS — Mattie J. Stringfellow, 96, 600 Fullwood Lane, formerly of Gastonia, died Dec. 19, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
She was the daughter of the late Green and Sarah A. Jackson, wife of the late Roger Stringfellow, mother of the late Sylvester Currence, homemaker, member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Granddaughter, Carol Currence, Greensboro; sister, Minnie Williams, Harrisburg, Penn.; daughter-in-law, Cora Currence, Charlotte; niece, Jennie Scott, Harrisburg; grandnieces and nephews, staff and extended family at Carrington Place
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Epworth United Methodist Church
BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia
Alice Currence
MOUNT HOLLY — Alice Currence, 67, 527 Herms Ave., died Dec. 20, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Bethel Baptist Church, Pastor McCorey
BURIAL: Beasley’s Memorial Garden
VISITATION: 1-2 p.m. today, the church, other times at 5537 Autumn End Circle, Charlotte
ARRANGEMENTS: Beasley’s Funeral Home, Gastonia
Bobby R. Cloninger
DALLAS — Bobby Ray Cloninger, 68, 3504 Merry Oaks Lane, died Dec. 21, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Polie Q. and Eunice Oveta Reed Cloninger, graduate of Stanley High School, Air Force veteran of Korean Conflict, worked for Gastonia Coca-Cola Co., Grinelle Sprinkler Co., organized and operated Parker-Cloninger Plumbing Co. until his partner Ray Parker died, sales representative for Anchor Supply and Central-Carolina Plumbing Supply until his retirement, member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church, Gastonia Moose Lodge.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Wanda Wallace Cloninger; daughter, Jade Cloninger, Dallas; sister, Helen Hoffman, Lincolnton; brother and sister-in-law, Polie Q. Jr. and Mary Jo Cloninger, Dallas; grandsons, Michael and Danny Cloninger, Dallas; granddaughter, Lori J. Millsaps, Air Force, Texas; nephews, Alan Cloninger, Dallas, Thomas Cloninger, Gastonia; niece, Paula Houser, Lake Wylie, S.C.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Rev. Paul Kanupp
VISITATION: 1-2:30 p.m. today, Dallas Funeral Home
PALLBEARERS: Polie Q. Cloninger Jr., Thomas, Alan and Daniel Cloninger, Jack Huggins, Monty Madrid
MEMORIALS: American Lung Association, 5315 Greenbrook Drive, Charlotte 28205
