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Barbara Holbrook
SHELBY — Barbara Ann Walker Holbrook, 59, died March 13, 2000 at home.
She was a native of Rutherfordton, daughter of the late H.C. Walker, 1962 graduate of Lenoir-Ryne College, May Day Queen, Dean’s List student, cheerleader, in Who’s Who in American Colleges and University, member of Delta Zeta Sorority, taught and coached at East Rutherford High School, Forest City, leading girl’s basketball team to an undefeated record and state championship, taught in the Health and Physical Education Department at Gardner-Webb College where her husband was head basketball coach, in charge of cheerleaders, Pep Club, May Day activities, one of first certified aerobics instructors in North Carolina, mother, housewife, part owner of Four Star Sports, Shelby with husband, Love Sunday School Class.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Eddie Holbrook; daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and David Arendas, Shelby; son and financeé, Chad Holbrook, Chapel Hill, and Jennifer Hillard; mother, Irene Walker, Rutherfordton; grandchildren, David Christian, Walker and Carley, Shelby
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Drs. Robert Canoy, Chris White
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home, other times at the home
MEMORIALS: Cleveland County YMCA, 411 Cherryville Road, Shelby 28150, First Baptist Church Children’s Programs, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby 28150 or Gardner-Webb University Bulldog Club, P.O. Box 997, Boiling Springs 28017
Ronald Hartsell Sr.
GASTONIA— Ronald "Byron" Hartsell Sr., 72, 835 Hillcrest Ave., died March 11, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Clarence and Lottie Huffstickler Hartsell, brother of the late Conrad Hartsell, retired salesman from Threads USA and Dixie Yarn after 25 years, attended Flint Groves School, graduate of Frank L. Ashley High School, life member of Faith United Methodist Church, served on various boards and committees, taught Charles Mack Sunday School Class, employed part-time at Gastonia Municipal Golf Course in the pro shop, square dance caller for Swinging Stars Dance Club and Hardin Yellow Rockers, Army and Air Force veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Margaret McCarver Hartsell; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Dori Hartsell, Belmont, Gregory and Barbara Hartsell, Anchorage; Alaska; sisters, Helen Friday, Gastonia, Evelyn Low, Lakewood, N.J., Merle Armstrong, Newton; brothers, Dick Hartsell, Gastonia, Carey Hartsell, Taylors, S.C.; grandchildren, Malachi Graham-Paul Hartsell, Jeffrey Scott Hartsell, Caroline Noel Hartsell; step-grandchildren, Kylia and Aubrey
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Faith United Methodist Church, Revs. Joe McCombs and Jeff Long
PALLBEARERS: Carl Auten, Rick, Donald and Joe Hartsell, Mike McCarver
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Swinging Stars Dance Club
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park with full military rites by Last Man Club
MEMORIALS: Faith United Methodist Church, 1511 E. Ozark Ave., Gastonia 28054 or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home
MARTIN A. RAMSEY
CLOVER, S.C. — Martin A. Ramsey, 76, 107 Pinewood Drive, died March 13, 2000, at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia.
He was a native of Chester County, S.C., son of the late Wade H. and Nell Sims Ramsey, member of Clover Presbyterian Church, Navy veteran of World War II, served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, earned Bachelor’s Degree from Erskine College, graduate degrees from University of South Carolina, retired in 1980 as superintendent of York County District Two Schools, served in public education for 31 years, began career as principal and coach at Floyd High School, Horry County, athletic field named in his honor, served in administrative positions in Fairfield County, Lexington District Five and Berkeley County District Two, educator on county, state and national levels, named Outstanding Educator in York County in 1975, served as adjunct professor at Winthrop University in 1976-77, honors include president of Berkeley County Education Association and Fairfield County Education Association, member of Selection Committee for Carolina Scholars Program of U.S.C., one of 40 superintendents in the U.S. selected to attend a National Superintendent’s Work Conference at Teacher’s College, Columbia University, New York, member of Beta Council of S.C. for three years, active community leader, served on board of directors for Southern Bank and Trust Company and First Union National Bank, member of Clover Lion’s Club, served on Recreation Committee for Town of Clover, chapter chairman for Erskine Living Endowment, board member of Cripple Children’s Society, Fairfield County Chairman for Heart Association, worked to provide financial support for educational and recreational programs in school district, a new high school, extensive school renovations, enlargement of stadium seats and facilities, summer recreational program, and equitable distribution of York County tax revenue for school purposes, provided leadership for an improved college preparatory program, upgraded curricula at all schools, started a comprehensive program to meet the needs of all handicapped students.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruth O. Ramsey; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Mark R. Dailey, Marietta, Ohio; two grandsons; brothers, Joe S. Ramsey, Rock Hill, S.C., W.T. Ramsey Sr., Edgemoor, S.C.; sisters, Azilee Whitley, Mary V. Ramsey, Edgemoor, Elsie Bowers, Chester, S.C.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Clover Presbyterian Church, Dr. William K. Neely
INTERMENT: Woodside Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Clover Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 202 Kings Mountain St., Clover, S.C. 29710 or Clover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 214, Clover, S.C. 29710
Armand C. Mando
GASTONIA — Armand C. Mando, 78, 1327 Carmen Lane, died March 12, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Erie, Pa., son of the late Patrick and Louisa Penna Mando, brother of the late Anthony and Frank Mando, Teresa M. Fischer, graduate of East High School, Erie, Army veteran of World War II, served in South Pacific, received A.B. degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College, played basketball, received masters degree in education administration from Appalachian State University, completed sixth year program at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, began teaching career at Taylorsville High School, coached athletics, member of Rotary Club, taught and coached at Arlington Junior High and Frank L. Ashley High schools, principal at William C. Friday Junior High School, retired from Ashbrook High School, served as principal from 1976-1985, longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, deacon, elder, former teacher of Henderlite Men’s Sunday School class.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 49 years, Helen Ragan Mando; daughter and son-in-law, Anna Mando and Harry McRae Dalton Jr., Columbus; brother, D.J. "Nick" Mando, Mocksville; sisters, Matilda M. Turano, Alice M. Rice, Elinora Mando, Hemet, Calif.; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, Dr. David Stoker, Rev. Wilson Rhoton
INTERMENT: New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
MEMORIALS: Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont 28012 or charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Thomas Williams
CLOVER, S.C. — Thomas Williams, 80, 1097 N. Beersheba Road, died March 10, 2000 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Fred and Delia Tate Williams, Army veteran of World War II, owner and proprietor of Williams Quality Cleaners and Washerette, York, S.C., retired in 1985, two-term member of York City Council, member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, trustee board, steward board, finance committee, United Methodist lay speaker, Hymn Choir, Adult Sunday School Class, member of Zimri Cook Masonic Lodge No. 278, Scottish Rite Masons of the World, Inc.
SURVIVORS: Son, Claude T. Williams, Charlotte; grandchildren and great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: Noon Wednesday, Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, Rev. Amari Hooker
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, with Masonic rites
ARRANGEMENTS: Wright Funeral Home, York
Charles Wilson Jr.
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Charles W. Wilson Jr., 78, 308 Silver Street, died March 12, 2000 at Kings Mountain Hospital.
He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late Charles W. and Lucy Ewing Wilson, husband of the late Virginia Burch "Jenny" Wilson, retired from Mauney Hosiery Mills, Kings Mountain, member of Macedonia Baptist Church, former deacon, trustee and Sunday School superintendent.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Sondra Wilson, Ronnie and Stephanie Wilson, Kings Mountain; daughters and sons-in-law, Patti and Jackie Barnette, Susan and Mike Blanton, Kings Mountain; sister-in-law, Mildred B. Southers; grandchildren, Jennifer Blanton, Crystal, Ashley, Ronnie Jr., Zachary and Garrett Wilson, Megan and Brandon Dixon, Jessica and Wendy Barnette
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Macedonia Baptist Church, Revs. David Philbeck, Bruce Davis
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Macedonia Baptist Church, 1101 S. Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain 28086
Alfred Carpenter
LINCOLNTON — Alfred Paul Carpenter, 91, of the Abernathy Center, formerly of Summerrow Road, died Monday, March 13, 2000.
He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late James Oscar and Mary Pearl Avery Carpenter, husband of the late Juanita Harrill Carpenter, worked for the state of North Carolina highway department in the construction of bridges.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie and Charles Gilley, Rocky Mount; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Warlick Funeral Home, Pastor Herb Young
BURIAL: St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ, Maiden
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ, building fund, P.O. Box 739, Maiden 28650
James Sandifer Jr.
ROCK HILL, S.C. — James Preston Sandifer Jr., 61, 330 Clayton Ave., died March 12, 2000 at home.
He was a native of Salisbury, son of the late James Preston Sandifer Sr., member of the Glenn Miller Society, worked for eight years in automotive sales at Sam’s Club, Matthews, served in 482nd Army Reserves Band, Charlotte
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Janet S. Callicutt, Monroe; sons, James Bradley Sandifer, Pineville, John Raymond Sandifer, Charlotte, Philip Jeffrey Sandifer, Indian Trail, John Marshall Sandifer, Decatur, Ga.; mother, Bonnie S. Henry, York, S.C.; sister, Bonnie S. Johns, York; eight grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, Sunset Memory Gardens, Charlotte
VISITATION: One hour before service, Sunset Memory Gardens Mausoleum
ARRANGEMENTS: M.L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home, Clover, S.C.
INEZ LEONHARDT
CHERRYVILLE — Inez Leonhardt, 77, 1436 E. Main St., died March 13, 2000 at home.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late William Jennings Bryan and Carrie Ellen Black Leonhardt, winder for 42 years with Carlton Yarn Mill.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Clyde Leonhardt, Cherryville; sister, Ruth L. Homesley, Cherryville; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Daniel Featherstone
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery, Cherryville
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home
