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RUTH R. SILVER
GASTONIA — Ruth Robinson Silver, 85, 2441 Montrose Drive, died Feb. 6, 2000, at Alexandria Place.
She was a native of Yancey County, daughter of the late Walter B. and Arra Geouge Robinson, wife of the late Galen Robert Silver, sister of the late Galen and Joe Robinson, Thelma Noblet, a homemaker, member of Grace Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Dawn S. Frederick, Gastonia; son and daughter-in-law, Robert F. and Judy Silver, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; brother, Bowers Robinson, Arden; sisters, Marie Porch, Lenoir, Julia Millen, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Tom Frederick, Asheville, Eric Frederick, Raleigh, Kim Zeugner, Cary, Tracey and Robert Silver, Royal Palm Beach; six great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Grace Baptist Church, Rev. Don Mott
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
C.A. "Whitey" Smith
LEXINGTON — C. Austin "Whitey" Smith, 76, died Feb. 1, 2000, at Centerclair Nursing Home.
He was a native of Pickens County, S.C., son of the late Claude Franklin and Ina Revis Smith, husband of the late Margaret Morris Smith, brother of the late Edward Smith, graduated from Pickens High School, Gardner-Webb College, and Catawba College with a minor in social studies, received master’s in education administration from Appalachian State University, taught and coached at Churchland School from 1950-1957, principal at Polkville High School in Cleveland County from 1957-1960, with Lexington City schools as principal at Eanes Elementary from 1960-1968, principal with Davidson County schools at Hasty Elementary from 1968-1980, member, past deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church, Davidson County commissioner from 1974-1978, served on board of Community General Hospital, Thomasville, Navy veteran of World War II, served in South Pacific, spotter for Woody Durham at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill games and with Harold Bowen at Lexington Senior High School games, member of Lexington Masonic Lodge 473, Lexington Shrine Club, served as past president, secretary and ambassador, Oasis Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite, Charlotte, VFW Post 3074, American Legion Post 8, past post commander and adjutant, Amvets Post 13.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Evelyn Sink Smith; son, David Morris Smith, Monroe; sisters, Velma Crowe, Belmont, Genelle McCarver, Ft. Mill, S.C., Carolyn Tallant, Gastonia
FUNERAL: Held Saturday, First Baptist Church, Dr. Ray Howell III, Rev. Tommy Wilson
BURIAL: Forest Hill Memorial Park, Masonic Graveside Rites
MEMORIALS: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Southern Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 28215; First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 436, Lexington 27293 or charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Davidson Funeral Home
Holly Harrelson Black
SHELBY - Holly Elizabeth Harrelson Black, 22, 3042 Fallston-Waco Road, died Feb. 6, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Gaston County, worked at area nursing homes, did private duty nursing, member of First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville, 1995 graduate of Burns High School, attended Gaston College.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Michael Black, Cherryville; son, Brandon Black, the home; parents, Lewis G. and Sarah Baker Harrelson, the home; brother, Philip E. Harrelson, Waco
FUNERAL: Private, Rev. David Coffey
BURIAL: Rose Hill Memorial Park
VIEWING: 3-7 p.m. today, Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston
MEMORIALS: Children’s Home Society, P.O. Box 14608,Greensboro 27415
Hazel I. Duncan
MAIDEN — Hazel Icard Duncan, 89, 4423 Maiden Highway, died Feb. 6, 2000.
She was a native of Burke County, daughter of the late Baxter and Ada Jane Lail Icard, wife of the late Roy Duncan, a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Son, Roy Duncan, Conover; daughters, Mary Jayne James, Hodie Kale, Lincolnton, Sybil Duncan, Hazeleen Bowman, Hickory; brothers, Gene Icard, Lincolnton, C.L. Icard, High Shoals; sisters, Eunice Pendleton, Lincolnton, Reba Hull, Rocksboro; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE: To be held at a later date
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
William L. Shogran
IRON STATION - William Lawrence Shogran, 78, died Feb. 6, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Chicago, Ill., son of the late Arnold and Stayzie Augustiniak Shogran, husband of the late Ann Caffery Shogran, retired property manager of Covenant Village Retirement Home, Gastonia, Navy veteran of World War II and Korean conflict, original crew member of USS Piedmont, aboard the USS Missouri during the Japanese surrender, member of Lincoln and Gaston County Amateur Radio Operators Association, HAM radio operator WB4TSW for more than 50 years.
SURVIVORS: Son, Eugene Shogran, Maiden; daughters, Frances Harmon, North Lauderdale, Fla., Gayle Broome, Lisa Heafner, Denise Kirby, Cindy Towery, Anita McDonald, Lincolnton; dear friend, Vertie Hester; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Father Everette Thomas, military rites by Local Chapter of DAV
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton, other times at the home of Anita McDonald, 116 Wendover Drive, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 322 E. McBee St., Lincolnton 28092
Ella C. Whisnant
BELMONT - Ella Causby Whisnant, 97, 204 Margaret Ave., died Feb. 7, 2000, at Century Care Center, Gastonia.
She was the daughter of the late John B. and Zennie Lane Causby, wife of the late Velmer Whisnant, sister of the late Russell Causby, Lucy Jenkins, Essie Maier and Julia Sullivan, member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Brother, William Causby, Lowell; sisters, Ruby and Zettie Lytton, Belmont
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Catawba Heights Baptist Church, Rev. Raymond Johns and Max Pendleton
BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Mary Little
DENVER - Mary Abilene Sherrill Little, 87, 6047 Highway 150 East, died Feb. 6, 2000, at Abernethy Center.
She was a native of Catawba County, daughter of the late Jarvis T. and Anna Robinson Sherrill, grandmother of the late Kendra L. Phillips, member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Jim G. Little; sons, Jimmy S. and Sammy K. Little, Denver, Johnny T. Little, Gaffney, S.C.; sister, Grace S. Sherrill, Kannapolis; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, Revs. Joe Westfall and Grady Barringer
MEMORIALS: Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 4136 Mount Pleasant Road, Sherrills Ford 28673
ARRANGEMENTS: E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Lincolnton
SAMMIE GIVENS
CLOVER, S.C. - Sammie Givens, 60, 105 Hilltop Lane, died Feb. 6, 2000, at home.
SURVIVORS: Son, David McCoy Givens, Charlotte; brothers, Alexander Givens, York, S.C., J.W. and Lewis Givens, Charlotte; sisters, Elizabeth Culverson, Charlotte, Sarah Sanders, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Wright Funeral Home, Rev. George H. Lowry
BURIAL: Lakeview Memory Gardens
VISITATION: 5-6 p.m., Wednesday, funeral home
Gussie H. Ritch
GASTONIA — Gussie Holder Ritch, 95, Covenant Village, died Feb. 7, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Caldwell County, daughter of the late George S. and Mattie Winkler Holder, wife of the late Floyd F. Ritch, preceded in death by several brothers and sisters, homemaker, member of Bradley Memorial Methodist Church, Friendly Sunday School Class, Wesley Service Guild, past matron of Order of the Eastern Star, Lorraine Chapter #169.
SURVIVORS: Nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Hal Schwantes
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
Robert M. Rutherford
GASTONIA — Robert "Bob" McCallum Rutherford, 62, 1126 Dumbarton Lane, died Feb. 6, 2000, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
He was a native of Akron, Ohio, son of the late Robert McCall Rutherford, graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, performed his graduate work at Syracuse University, former sales manager with Stanley-Vidmar, Allentown, Pa., for 22 years, employed in business development with Heater Utilities Co., Cary, deacon and member of First Presbyterian Church, member of Gastonia East Rotary Club.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 41 years, Shirley Miller Rutherford; sons and daughter-in-law, Brent and Lori Rutherford, Alan and Rhonda Rutherford, Eric Rutherford, Gastonia; mother, Dorothy Walker Rutherford, Greenville, S.C.; brother, Richard Rutherford, Hickory; grandchildren, Joshua Brent and Amanda Lee Rutherford, Gastonia; special cousin, Martha Jo Morris, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Dr. David Stoker and Rev. Wilson Rhoton
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Members of the Gastonia East Rotary Club
INTERMENT: Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont
MEMORIALS: The Juvenile Diabetes Association, 1012 S. Kings Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28207 or to the charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia
