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Pawnee Mayfield
BESSEMER CITY — Pawnee Octavia Robertson Mayfield, 23, 505 S. Skyland Ave., died July 19, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
She was a native of Staunton, Va., homemaker.
ADDITIONAL SURVIVORS: Husband, Mark Mayfield, Lincolnton; daughter, Mariah Hunter, Bessemer City; sons, Rashon and Christopher Hunter Jr., Bessemer City; mother, Rebecca Hinton, Bessemer City; father, William Johnson, Staunton, Va.; brother, Scotland Ashlock, Bessemer City
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Costner Funeral Home, Revs. G.M. Davis, Rufus Johnson
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, funeral home
Pauline C. Myers
YORK, S.C. — Pauline C. Myers, 85, 111 S. Congress St., died July 21, 1999, at White Oak Manor Nursing Home.
She was a native of Lowmoor, Va., wife of the late John H. Myers, member of the Thursday Afternoon Book Club, homemaker, member of Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Diane Myers Black, Jeanne Myers Ferguson, York; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Friday, Rose Hill Cemetery, Rev. Donald A. Lowery
VISITATION: At home of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Ferguson, 1363 Sharon Road, York
MEMORIALS: Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 437 York 29745
ARRANGEMENTS: Bratton Funeral Home
Clifford C. Lawrence
GASTONIA — Clifford Charles Lawrence, 75, 239 N. Scruggs St., died July 20, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Calhoun Falls, S.C., son of the late Alex Jonas and Sallie West Lawrence, member of Linwood Church of God, retired maintenance supervisor for WestVaco Box Co.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Robbie Lee Tomberlin Lawrence; sons, Robert Charles Lawrence, Kings Mountain, Franklin Earl and Mark Thomas Lawrence, Gastonia; daughters, Vickie Diane Lawrence, Gastonia, Teresa Yvonne Browder, Gastonia; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 7:30 tonight, Linwood Church of God, Revs. Michael White, Don Caldwell, Joe Heffner, H.D. Sustar
BURIAL: 10 a.m. Friday, Westview Gardens Cemetery, Bessemer City
VISITATION: 5:30-7:30 tonight, church
PALLBEARERS: Wade Eason, James Owens, Charles Lawrence, Ronnie Ransom, Ray Benfield, Joe Easler, Doyle Faile, Donald Bell
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Sunday school classmates
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean & Son Funeral Home
P.A. Herman
LINCOLNTON — P.A. Herman, 87, 227 Shady Lane, died July 21, 1999, at Lincoln Nursing Center.
He was a native of Gaston County, retired from Southern Raildroad, former superintendent of Boger City Sanitary District.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Lucille Morris Herman; sons, Philip M. Herman, Hendersonville, Steve Herman, Lincolnton; brother, Warren Herman, Gastonia; sisters, Nell Holland, Cramerton, Catherine Underwood, Ranlo; grandson, Scott Herman, Winston-Salem; granddaughters, Amanda H. Coffey, Gastonia, Allison Herman, Lincolnton; two great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Boger City Baptist Church, Revs. Charles Spence, Carrol Lindsey
BURIAL: Hollybrook Cemetery
VISITATION: 2-2:45 p.m. today, church
MEMORIALS: Boger City Baptist Church, 2201 E. Main St., Lincolnton 28092
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
Dorothy R. Chitwood
GASTONIA — Dorothy Rhyne Chitwood, 75, 401 Brentwood Circle, died July 20, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service Westside Chapel
Fred Sanders
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Fred Sanders, 85, 1280 Westover Church Drive, Kings Mountain, died July 23, 1999, at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Rufus James and Flossie Ledford Sanders, husband of the late Lillian Howell Sanders, retired carpenter, member of First Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jack Cobb, Kings Mountain; brothers, Boyd, Datha and Arshel Sanders, Kings Mountain; sister, Ruby S. Conner, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Yolanda "Yogi" and husband Tim Williamson, Charlotte, Sandra "Chubb" and husband Dr. Stephen "Steve" Baker, Kings Mountain; great-grandchildren, Meridith, Sam and Caroline Baker, Trigg and Maelee Williamson FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Dr. John Sloan BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church Building Fund, 605 W. King Street, Kings Mountain 28086 ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home
Mable M. Wilson
GASTONIA — Mable M. Wilson, 57, 213 N. Cherry St., died July 22, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Kings Mountain, a homemaker. SURVIVORS: Son, Charles Wilson, Gastonia; daughter, Ethel Bridges, Gastonia; sisters, Loula Earl, Harrisburg, Pa., Susie Smith, Kings Mountain, Lilly Mae Ross, Arlene William, Lucille Brooks, Lizzie Little John, Shelby, Hazel Bridges, Alberta Glenn, Gastonia; brother, Pete Wilson, Shelby FUNERAL: 3:30 today, McCaskill Brice Tabernacle Church FBH, Rev. Bessie McCaskill Brice BURIAL: Beasley’s Memorial Garden, Mount Holly VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: Beasley’s Funeral Home
Hannah L. Coren
BELMONT — Hannah Lingerfelt Coren, 76, formerly of Greenwood Avenue, died July 23, 1999, at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia. She was a native of Dallas, daughter of the late James Alexander and Mattie B. Rhyne Coren, wife of the late Claude H. Coren, aunt of the late Brigadier Gen. Hal Boyd Rhyne, member of Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, a homemaker. SURVIVORS: Cousins, Mary White, Jeffrey, Bill, and Jimmy Hovis, Pamela Sue Baker, Lincolnton, Charles L. White, Gastonia GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 4 p.m. today, Greenwood Cemetery, Rev. K. Michael Varn VISITATION: 2:30-3:30 p.m. today, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, 216 N. Main St., Belmont 28012 or The American Diabetes Association, 1660 Duke St., Alexandria, Va. 22314
Leona L. Sells
DALLAS — Leona Lanning Sells, 84, 260 Salem Ave., died July 22, 1999, at Century Care, Gastonia. She was a native of Rowan County, daughter of the late Walter Lawrence and Melissa Regina Lethcoe Lanning, homemaker, member of Springfield Baptist Church, Sunday school teacher at Methodist Church in Rowan County, taught Vocational Bible School, auxiliary member of VFW and American Legion, Noblett with Shrine, member of Gaston County Law Enforcement Association, Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff for Gaston County, graduate of Rowan County school system, charter member of Spencer Moose Lodge, member of the Foster Parent Association, coordinator for New Life Gospel Singers. SURVIVORS: Husband of 33 years, Henry Cicero Sells; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Jan Lanning, Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jay Brandon, Coast, Fla.; grandchildren, Melissa Lanning, Cincinnati, Michael and Lillie Mae Lanning, Orlando, Fla., Crystal Winecoff, Salisbury; great-grandson, Michael Lanning Jr., Florida FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, McLean & Son Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. George Pettiegrew and Dr. Harold Fite ENTOMBMENT: Gaston Memorial Park MEMORIALS: Masonic Childrens Home, 600 College St., Oxford 27565
Fantasy J. Huffman
BELMONT — Fantasy Jane Huffman, 17, resident of Holy Angels, died July 23, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was a native of Marion, went to Holy Angels in August 1988 where she received loving care. SURVIVORS: Parents, William and Penny Bates Flack, Marion; brothers, Colt and Levi Flack; sisters, Karen, Anita and Tammy Flack; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lou Flack; Holy Angels family MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sisters of Mercy Mother House, Sacred Heart campus, Chaplain Dennis R. Kuhn MEMORIALS: Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont 28012 ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Mary Peeler
GASTONIA — Mary Lee Short Peeler, 60, 3127 Imperial Drive, died July 23, 1999, at Century Care. ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home
Doffise L. White
CHERRYVILLE — Doffise Lee White, 84, 1289 Shelby Highway, died July 23, 1999, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late John and Huldy Haynes White, preceded in death by an infant son, five brothers and four sisters, retired carpenter from Wayne Barrett Construction Co., member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, volunteer at Cherryville Area Ministries. SURVIVORS: Wife of 60 years, Ruth Moss White; son, Gary White, Banner Elk; daughter, Rita M. White, Cherryville; sisters, Barbara Payseur, Edith White, Cherryville; grandson and spouse, Bryan and Jennifer Foster, Lawndale; great-granddaughter, Allison Foster, Shelby; nephew and spouse, Claude and Grace White, Hendersonville; other nieces and nephews FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, Revs. Wayne Key and Jarry Lail; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, Cherryville Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Mount Zion Baptist Church "Building Fund," P.O. Box 579, Cherryville 28021 or Hospice of Cleveland County at Wendover, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
Joseph A. La Plante
GASTONIA — Joseph Anthony La Plante, 76, 203 Seward Drive, died July 23, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Toledo, Ohio, son of the late Toussaint E. and Geneva McCarron La Plante, brother of the late Sal, Ed, Robert and Raymond La Plante, World War II Air Force veteran, Captain and served as a pilot, earned the World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three battle stars, member of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Virginia Bumpus La Plante; sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph Michael La Plante, Gastonia, Kenneth Anthony and Norma La Plante, Fairfax, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Sally L. and Jay Stone, Lowell; brother, Bernard La Plante, Toledo; sister, Margret Whitlock, Toledo; grandchildren, Jay Anthony and Jackie Stone, Tonya Kranzler, Nicole, Michelle, Leslie, Crystal and Chantel La Plante; great-grandchild, Ciara Kranzler FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Monday, Saint Michael’s Catholic Church, Father John Allen BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, Military rites by World War II Last Man’s Club VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel PALLBEARERS: Jay A. and H. Jay Stone, Ryan Kranzler, Tony Wheeler, Kenneth A. and Joseph M. La Plante
Arnold T. Hoffman
STANLEY — Arnold Truitt Hoffman, 54, 509 W. Carpenter St., died July 23, 1999, at home. He was a native Gaston County, son of the late John Samuel and Margaret Ballard Hoffman, brother of the late Geraldine Hoffman Ballard, department manager for JPS Converter and Industrial Group, certified electrical contractor, member of First Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Barbara Price Hoffman; daughters, Regina H. Ramsey, Dallas, Lisa H. Bennett, Charlotte; stepdaughter, Christina Ford, Lincolnton; brothers, Steve Hoffman, Charlotte, Mike Hoffman, Stanley; brother-in-law, Floyd M. Ballard, Stanley; granddaughter, Heather Nicole Ramsey FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Dr. Alfred Miller BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28052 or First Baptist Church, 409 Old Mount Holly Road, Stanley 28164
Dan C. Riddle
GASTONIA — Dan Clark Riddle, 74, formerly of Clover, S.C., died July 24, 1999, at Wilkinson Care Center. He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Joe Springs and Macie Pursley Riddle, father of the late Dan Thornton Riddle, World War II Marine veteran, member of Crowders Creek ARP Church, Elloree Hunt Club, retired from Whitin Machine Works and SKF Textile Products. SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Clark D. and Barbara J. Riddle, Clover; brother and sister-in-law, Sam Boyce and Martha B. Riddle, Elloree; grandchildren, Georgia Riddle, Jim and Wesley Ann Grayson; great-grandchildren, Christopher Adams, Jon Michael Grayson FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Crowders Creek ARP Church, Rev. James D. McLurkin BURIAL: Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, M.L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home, Clover MEMORIALS: Crowders Creek ARP Church, 207 Crowders Creek Road, Gastonia 28052 or Summerton Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 235, Summerton, S.C. 29148
Rosetta G. Pierce
DENVER — Rosetta Golden Pierce, 72, 2155 Saint James Church Road, died July 22, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton. She was a native of Gaffney, S.C., daughter of the late Edward and Fannie Holland Golden, wife of the late Hubert Pierce, mother of the late Jimmy and Thomas Golden, sister of the late Edward Golden, Lillie Mae Dover, Roxieanna Gatewood and Estelle Golden, member of Saint James First Baptist Church, Troutman, where she served on the usher board, retired cook from Stacy’s Restaurant. SURVIVORS: Son, Willie D. Pierce, Denver; daughters, Dorothy Tate, New Canaan, Conn., Vera Leach, Gaffney, Lillie A. Thompson, Denver, Amy J. Pierce, the home, Libby S. Byers, Lincolnton; sister, Azalee Littlejohn, Gaffney; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, Saint James First Baptist Church, Rev. Cecil Huitt Jr. BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony & White’s Funeral Service
James E. Turpin
GASTONIA — James Edward Turpin, 51, 1509 Ridgewood Drive, died July 24, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Robbinsville, son of the late Leonard Turpin, member of Ranlo Baptist Church, teacher at Hunter Huss High School, taught in Gaston County schools for 30 years, involved with USSSA softball organization, coached various school sports from 1968-1991. SURVIVORS: Wife, Donna Ledford Turpin; son and daughter-in-law, James Eric and Summer Turpin, Dallas; daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea and Bryan Farris, Emily and Jereme Parker, Gastonia; mother, Mamie L. Colvin Poteet; grandchildren, Jacob, Mary Elizabeth, Lauren, Jessica and Tyler FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Ranlo Baptist Church, Revs. Billy Miller and Dickie Spargo BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home PALLBEARERS: Doug and Eddie Smith, Larry Goins, Arthur Tolbert, Shane Trull, Jeff Skidmore MEMORIALS: Ranlo Baptist Church, 1517 Spencer Mountain Road, Ranlo 28054
Barbara L. Pendleton
GASTONIA — Barbara Louise Pendleton, 73, 512 Trenton St., died July 24, 1999, at Kings Mountain Hospital, Kings Mountain. ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home
