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Jo Ann C. Crawford
GASTONIA — Jo Ann Cobb Crawford, 60, 208 Crawford Drive, died Feb. 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a postal worker and homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, George Manly Crawford; daughter, Candice Michelle Crawford, the home; sons, David Ernest Crawford, the home, Jerome Crosby, Columbus, Ohio; cousins, Joe and Lillie Mae Ross, Kentucky, Marlylese Gholston, Alabama; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; best friends, Margaret Hanyes, Mollie Branteforte, Pat Airington
FUNERAL MASS: 11 a.m. Thursday, Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church, Belmont, Father Richard Hokanson
BURIAL: Armstrong Cemetery
VISITATION: 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Belmont; 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church
ARRANGEMENTS: Walker Funeral Home, Concord, Funeral Director Michael Davis
Lorena K. Moore
GROVER — Lorena K. Moore, 87, 1565 Longbranch Road, died Feb. 12, 2000 at Shelby Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Sharon, S.C., daughter of the late Ethel Kirklin Estes and Jimmy Kirklin, wife of the late Lorender W. Moore, mother of the late Lawrence Henry, Lee Jay, William Jr. and Michael Moore, member of Long Branch First Baptist Church, Sunday School teacher, senior choir, usher and missionary boards, treasurer of the District 2 Missionaries of the Women’s Auxilliary to the Ebeneezer Baptist Association, Heralds of Jericho, The Eastern Star.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Sam Rippy, Joyce and Gus Degree, Atlanta, Deborah Annette and Bobby London, the home, Sandra Moore, Charlotte, Dr. Katheryne Moore, Virginia Beach, Va.; sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Lucresia Moore, Shelby, Larry and Karen Moore, Spartanburg, S.C., Carl Moore, Kings Mountain, Ronnie Moore, Alexandria, Va.; brother, Rev. James Thompson, High Point; sisters-in-law, Cora Mae Moore, Shelby, Mary Elizabeth Tate, Grover; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; 30 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Long Branch First Baptist Church, Grover
VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, church; other times, the home
ARRANGEMENTS: J.W. Gill and Sons Funeral Home
Robert Campbell
BELMONT - Robert L. "R.L." Campbell, 79, 332 Canal Road, died Feb. 19, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
He was a native of Greenville, S.C., son of the late Robert Spurgeon and Eva Oliver Campbell, father of the late Estelle Campbell Quinn, brother of the late Ernest and Clyde Campbell, Clara C. Cathcart and Betty C. DeYoung, retired plant manager of United Spinners, Lowell, attended Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, member of Holland Memorial A.F. and A.M. Lodge #668, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 60 years, Belle Campbell; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Vickie Campbell, Belmont; daughter, Ann Campbell Myers, Gastonia; son-in-law, Lamar Quinn, Clover, S.C.; sisters and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Bill Martin, Spartanburg, S.C., Hazel C. Alley, Ellenboro, Linda Campbell Robinson, Gastonia; grandchildren, Rob and Kim C. Myers, Cornelius, Kim and Scott Ramsey, Lea Ann Quinn, Gastonia, Lisa Quinn Cooper, Lincolnton, Burt and Kyle Campbell, Belmont; great-grandchildren, Lee, Matthew and Nicholas Cooper, Lincolnton, Caitlin and Casey Ramsey, Gastonia, Taylor and Connor Myers, Cornelius
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, McLean-Bumgardner Twin Oaks Chapel, Rev. Jerry Pennington
INTERMENT: Following service, Gaston Memorial Park with full masonic rites
VISITATION: 7 to 9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Alexander Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 208 S. Main St., Belmont 28012
Bessie Johnson
LINCOLNTON - Bessie Lee Mullen Leonard Johnson, 83, died Feb. 19, 2000, at the Lincoln Medical Center.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late James Edgar and Bessie Goodson Mullen, wife of the late Russell Blair Leonard and Robert D. Johnson, retired Lincoln County School employee.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Sonya Blair Leonard, Lincolnton, Robert and Phyllis Johnson, Charlotte, William and Linda Johnson, Landrum, S.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Lee and Son John, Cherryville, Jane Johnson, Statesville; brother, George Mullen, Charlotte; sister, Bonnie Mullen, Lincolnton; grandchildren, Lana, Mandy and Carla Johnson, Statesville; number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
Mary AkeYson
SHELBY - Mary Elizabeth Akeyson, 87, 2028 S. Morgan St., died Feb. 19, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Holton, Kansas, daughter of the late Charles Edward and Mary Jane Elder Dack, wife of the late Esmond Edville Akeyson, mother of the late Linda Diane Gaeta, retired floor manager from Neisners Brothers, member of Lafayette Street United Methodist Church and Daytime Friends at the Senior Center.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Edward William and Jo Akeyson, Irving, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Ken Timson, Shelby, Mary Jean and Max Stadie, Chandler, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service
MEMORIALS: Daytime Friends, Senior Center, 408 E. Marion St., Shelby 28150
Frederick Hambright
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Frederick "Freddy" Dixon Hambright, 58, 307 Maner Road, died Feb. 20, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
He was a native of Kings Mountain, son of the late Claude Hoyte Hambright, retired from FMC Corp., member of Boyce Memorial ARP Church, FMC Century Club, served in the Army reserve.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Kay Mullinax Hambright; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Lowry "Chip" and Ansley Hambright, Kings Mountain; mother, Evelyn Pursley Hambright, Kings Mountain; sister and brother-in-law, Jane Hambright and Robert Branton, Shelby
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Revs. Doug Petersen and Roger Woodard
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain
MEMORIALS: White Oak Manor, Activity Dept., 716 Sipes St., Kings Mountain or church of donor’s choice
Catherine Trawick Vermillion
SHELBY - Catherine Trawick Vermillion, 89, 1004 Hidden Valley Road, died Feb. 19, 2000, at the Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Nashville, Tenn., daughter of the late Arcadius McSwain and Maude Wilder Trawick, member of Shelby Presbyterian Church, former member of the River Bend Women, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Herbert E. Vermillion; son and daughter-in-law, John Edward and Carole Vermillion, Minneapolis, Minn.; daughter and son-in-law, Louisa Trawick and Oakley Coburn, Spartanburg, S.C.; grandchildren, Brian A. and Jessica Vermillion and Nathaniel Coburn
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Greenlawn Memorial Garden, Dr. Talmadge Skinner
BURIAL: Greenlawn Memorial Garden
MEMORIALS: Wofford College Library, Spartanburg or Converse College, Spartanburg
Alice Ramsey
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Alice McSwain Ramsey, 57, 106 Hardin Drive, died Feb. 20, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Charlie Franklin and Edna Bridges McSwain, attended New Life Baptist Church, Bessemer City, founder of "G.A.S.S.," a handicap organization within the church and community.
SURVIVORS: Companion, William "Bill" Wyers, of the home; brothers, Charles "Doug" McSwain, Kings Mountain, Robert Wayne McSwain, Bessemer City
FUNERAL: 8 tonight, Greene Funeral Service Westside Chapel, Rev. Gene Ware
VISITATION: One hour before service
MEMORIALS: New Life Baptist Church building fund, 606 S. 11th St., Bessemer City 28016
