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Hazel M. Ervin
IRON STATION - Hazel Mae Queen Ervin, 84, 2342 Hudson Poultry Road, died Jan. 13, 2000, at home. She was a native of Swain County, daughter of the late Thomas Albert and Elizabeth Henson Queen, wife of the late Archie Thomas Ervin Sr., member of Alexis Baptist Church, spinner with J.P. Stevens, Stanley
SURVIVORS: Son, Archie Thomas "Tom" Ervin Jr., Iron Station; daughters, Tamara Pauley, Mary Dalton, Iron Station, Shetha Itin, Seneca, Rebecca Settlemyer, Hickory; sisters, Virginia Wheeler, Ormond Beach, Fla., Mary Kegley, Bristol, Va.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Alexis Baptist Church, Rev. Chad Harvey, Dr. Malcolm Ivey, body will be placed in church one hour prior to service
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lincolnton
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 1526, Lincolnton 28093
Isreal O. ‘Slim’ Linville
BELMONT - Isreal Odell "Slim" Linville, 82, Alexis, died Jan. 12, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. He was a native of Forsythe County, husband of the late Rosa Lee Rhodes Linville, son of the late John Henry and Bertie Myrtle Freeman Linville, brother of the late W.M., Luther, Rufus, Henry and John Linville, employee of Stowe Mills Inc., worked at Chronicle Plant, Belmont, World War II Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Children and spouses, Bertie Cooper, Gregory and Patricia Linville, Alexis, Patricia and William Phillips, Gastonia, James B. and Patricia Linville, Mount Holly; sister, Darleene Mabe, Kernersville; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: One hour before the service, the funeral home, other times at the home of Patricia Phillips, 4209 Glenbriar Drive, Gastonia
John E. Belcher
DALLAS - John Earl Belcher, 69, 500 Groves St., died Jan. 13, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Belmont, son of the late George S. and Lola Sanders Belcher, brother of the late Dora Lee Davidson, Army veteran of Korean Conflict, formerly employed with Eagle Yarn Mill, retired machinist after 38 years with Norwesco Inc., Gastonia, member and elder of Gastonia Foursquare Gospel Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Frances (Edith) Whitener Belcher; son and daughter-in-law, John Todd and Stephanie Belcher, Winston-Salem; sisters, Mary Frances Belcher, Belmont, Geraldine B. Clark, Lilburn, Ga.; brother,George Robert Belcher, York, S.C.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Gastonia Foursquare Gospel Church, Dr. L.J. Barnes
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
Edith J. Kemp
LOCUST — Edith Lovelace Smith Johnson Kemp, 86, Locust, died Jan. 11, 2000, at Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a native of Kings Mountain, daughter of the late William R. and Lela Anne Lee Dellinger Lovelace, mother of the late Ted Thomas Smith.
SURVIVORS: Sons, William L. and Robert Darrell Smith, Charlotte; daughter, Daphine S. Ware, Kings Mountain; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Lexie Horton, Kings Mountain
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Held Thursday, Sharon Memorial Park
MEMORIALS: Alzheimers Association, Southern Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 28202
ARRANGEMENTS: McEwen Funeral Services, Mint Hill
James E. Moore
KINGS MOUNTAIN - James Edwin Moore, 85, 309 Oak Grove Road, died Jan. 13, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late James Madison and Dovie Adams Moore, brother of the late Eva Moore Wilson, J. Frank Moore, retired farmer, substitute rural mail carrier for 50 years, former Cleveland County tax lister, member of Lions Club for 57 years, Patterson Grove Baptist Church, Hugh Falls Sunday School Class, deacon.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Velma Beam Moore; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice M. and Jesse Putnam, Bessemer City, Grace Phifer, Shelby, Jean and Ray Herndon, Nancy and David Smith, Kings Mountain; brother, Joseph Moore, Sicklerville, N.J.; grandchildren and spouses, Andy and Jane Putnam, Robby and Melissa Putnam, Mark and Debbie Herndon, Chris and Mary Herndon, Lesley Phifer, Michael, Jennifer, Emily, Christopher and Stephen Smith; great-grandchildren, Harrison, Nicholas and Rachel Putnam, Tyler, Lindsey and Claire Herndon
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Patterson Grove Baptist Church, Revs. Terry Bird, Richard Plyler
INTERMENT: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, Harris Funeral Home, other times at the home of Janice Putnam, Ormand Avenue, Bessemer City
MEMORIALS: Patterson Grove Baptist Church, "Challenge to Build," 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain 28086
Lula L. Jetton
LINCOLNTON - Lula Lewis Jetton, 100, Cardinal Care, formerly of 4628 Reepsville Road, Vale, died Jan. 13, 2000. She was a native of Ashe County, daughter of the late Henry and Delphia Cornette Lewis, wife of the late William "Carlton" Jetton, retired school teacher.
SURVIVORS: Nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Warlick Funeral Home, Rev. Charles McDowell
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Messiah United Methodist Church, 4102 W. Highway 27, Lincolnton 28092
Ethel S. Mauney
STANLEY - Ethel Marie Snead Mauney, 93, died Jan. 13, 2000, at Stanley Total Living Center. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Phillip Lee and Martha Elmore Snead, wife of the late Roy William Mauney, mother of the late Ralph H. Mauney, Louise Bradshaw and Doris Ann Medlin, member of Craig Memorial Baptist Church for more than 35 years, taught Sunday school for more than 15 years, member of "Busy Bee" Seniors.
SURVIVORS: Children, Kenneth Mauney, Carole and Larry McGinnis, Alexis, Sid and Carolyn Mauney, Stanley; sister, Margaret Rolland, Lancaster, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Craig Memorial Baptist Church; body will be placed in church one hour before the service
INTERMENT: Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Cherryville
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley
Rev. Carson S. Tyson
MEBANE — Rev. Carson Stanley Tyson, 66, 8204 Hebron Church Road, died Jan. 14, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Jones County, son of the late Luther Stanley and Bessie Mae Heath Tyson, brother of the late Bobby and Gordon Tyson, graduate of Trenton High School, Army veteran of Airborne Division, graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan College and Duke University Divinity School, retired Elder after 30 years of ministry in North Carolina United Church Conference, pastored many churches in Piedmont and Eastern regions of North Carolina, spiritual leader and member of Pamlico Emmaus, attended Hebron United Methodist Church, member of United Methodist Church Conference.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Peggy Bullard Tyson; children, Stanley Martin and Michael Dewey Tyson, Dallas, Beth Tyson Manring, Sylva; stepchildren, Susan S. English, Laurinburg, Karan S. Patton, Maxton; brothers, J.W. and Leroy Tyson, Baton Rouge, La., Ennis Tyson, Greenville; sisters, Janie LaVerne Tyson, Greenville, Ann Tyson Cudd, Lyman, S.C., Dean Tyson Perry, Williamston; six grandchildren; four step-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Sunday, Hebron United Methodist Church, Revs. Jesse Staton, Bobby Tyson
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, McClure Funeral Home; other times at the home
MEMORIALS: Pamlico Emmaus, P.O. Box 2514, Washington, N.C. 27889
Bynum B. Harstin
GASTONIA - Bynum Lee Harstin, 77, formerly of 119 S. Bolding St., died Jan. 13, 2000, at BelAire Health Care Center. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late George W. and Gladys Clark Harstin, husband of the late Jean Holland Harstin, Army veteran of World War II, prisoner of war in Germany, received a Bronze Service Star, retired from Public Service Gas Company, worked many years in the printing department, member of Gastonia A.F. & A.M. Lodge No. 369, past master in 1973, received 50 year pin, member of Gastonia York Rite Masonic Bodies, served as Past High Priest, Illustrious Master and Commander, received the Knight York Cross of Honour, member of Oasis Shrine Temple, Charlotte, active in Demolays, member of advisory council, received Honorary Legion of Honor.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Roger Zeb and Tina Mikeal, Matthews, Norris Richard and Bobbie Mikeal, Clover, S.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Gwyn Lee Robertson, Bluffton, S.C., Janice Elaine and Winston Sanford, Florence, S.C., Doris Anne and Tommy Stines, Gastonia; brother, Ronnie D. Harstin, Lincolnton; sisters, Ruth H. Ruff, Harrisburg, Rev. Sadie Barker, Mount Holly, Vivian Spencer, Lincolnton, Betty Joyner, Orlando, Fla., Faye Sanford, Mount Holly, Pat Robbins, Gastonia; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, Armstrong Cemetery, full Masonic Burial Rites
MEMORIALS: Oxford Orphanage Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford 27565
Franklin Anthony
SHELBY - Franklin Smith Anthony, 71, died Jan. 14, 2000 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Lennis Hardin Gunnells and step-son of the late O.T. Gunnells, heavy equipment engineer, member Blessed Way Baptist Church in Lawndale, Navy veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Leona Mary Huffstetler Anthony; sons, Adrian Anthony, Kings Mountain, Wayne Burton, Lake Greenwood, S.C.; daughter, Deborah Donovan, Grover; sister, Peggy Gunnells, Shelby; special friend of family, Robert Gold; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m., Sunday, Lutz-Austell Funeral Home, Rev. Tommy Cook
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Donors choice
Virginia Mathis
GASTONIA - Virginia Dare Hooker Mathis, 70, 155 Bradley Trail, formerly of Kings Mountain, died Jan. 14, 2000, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Roy Andrew and Willie Mae Sharpe Hooker, wife of the late Leroy T. Mathis, homemaker, member Grace United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and son-in-law, Debbie and Eddie Shield, Charleston, W. Va., Sandy and Johnathon Bradley, Gastonia; brother, Jerry Hooker, Gastonia; sister, Betty Bradley, Gastonia; grandchildren, Kris and Kevin Bradley, Gastonia, Sharron Moses, Charleston, W. Va., Shannon Moses, Kings Mountain; step-grandchildren, Robbie and Jerry Shields, Pineville; one step-great-grandchild.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m., Sunday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Patricia Humphries-Bivens
BURIAL: Hillcrest Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, the funeral home
MEMORIALS: Grace United Methodist Church, 805 Katherine Ave., Kings Mountain, 28086
David R. Watson
LINCOLNTON - David Ray Watson, 61, 2665 Prince Drive, died Jan. 13, 2000, at home. He was a native of Mount Holly, son of the late Thomas C. and Beatrice Cherry Watson, retired BellSouth manager after 35 years of service, retired southeastern accounts manager with P.K. Technology, member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Carolina Moonlighters Barbershop chorus, Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Virginia Broome Watson; son and daughter-in-law, David B. and Gwyn Watson, Hickory; daughters and sons-in-law, Cherry and Andy Deal, Lincolnton, Valerie and Gary Wagner, Cherryville; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas D. and Beth Watson, Brooksville, Fla.; brother-in-law and wife, Thomas L. and Janet Broome, Inverness, Fla.; sisters-in-law and husband, Norma Eager, Williston, Fla., Erma and Raymond D’Alessio, Las Vegas; grandchildren, Anna and Darah Watson, Tom and Luke Deal, Jesse and Natalie Wagner
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rev. Gary Dittman
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 216 S. Aspen St., Lincolnton or Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 202, Lincolnton 28093
