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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. today, First Presbyterian Church, Drs. David Stoker, John Carson, Revs. Wilson Rhoton, Houston Matthews
INTERMENT: New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
PALLBEARERS: Larry Rhodes, Shu Carlton, John Goff, Russ Clark, Glenn Rowland, Gaither Cline
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Henderlite Sunday School Class
MEMORIALS: Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont 28012 or charity of donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Norman Poole
BELMONT — Norman "Bingo" Poole, 80, 126 Walk-a-long Way, Mount Holly, died March 13, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Walter Poole and Lula Goodson Poole Greene, attended Grace Baptist Church, Mount Holly, retired card tender from Piedmont Processing.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Frances Woody Nanney Poole; son, Larry Wayne Poole, Elizabeth City; daughters, Antoinette Hunsucker, Mooresville, Wanda Swanger, Charlotte, Carlotta Hayes, Belmont; stepsons, J.B. and Jimmy Nanney, Gastonia, Ricky Nanney, Fayetteville; stepdaughters, JoAnn Nanney Ray, Mount Holly, Linda Nanney Grooms, Lucia, Wionia Nanney Herron, Gastonia; 22 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Revs. Jerry Stanfield, Jerry Rhodes
BURIAL: Goshen Presbyterian Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
N.W. OLSON
LINN, MO. — Rev. N.W. "Jim" Olson, 49, of Rte. 1, died March 8, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Willmar, Minn., son of the late Norman James and Waldeen Heggeseth Olson, pastor and member of Liberty Bible Baptist Church, owner of Liberty Accounting and Tax Service, served in the Marine Corps.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Judy Carol Morgan Olson; son, David Olson, the home; daughter, Diana Olson, the home; sister, Diane Kludt, Del Rapids, S.D.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, Faith Baptist Church Cemetery, Revs. Herman Simpson, Grady Gregory
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby
MEMORIALS: The Olson Family Memorial Fund, Rte. 1, Box 51, Linn, Mo. 65051
Wilma G. Cantrell
GASTONIA — Wilma Alene Gilley Cantrell, 81, 969 Cox Road, died March 13, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Coffee County, Tenn., daughter of the late William Thomas and Martha Sue Fuller Gilley, wife of the late Alvin Raymond Cantrell, sister of the late Marshall Gilley, member of Linwood Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Alvin, Burt, Bill and Don Cantrell, Gastonia, Jimmy Cantrell, Daytona Beach, Fla., Ron Cantrell, Cottageville, S.C.; daughter, Sue Webb, Gastonia; brothers, William Gilley, Belvue, Wash., Gene Gilley, Tacoma, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Linwood Church of God, Revs. Michael White, Bobby Gilley
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, other times at the home of Bill Cantrell, 214 E. Eighth Ave.
Michael S. Barnhill
GASTONIA — Michael Scott Barnhill, 32, 2120 Dalewood Road, died March 13, 2000.
He was a native of Gaston County, attended Cramerton Temple of God Holiness Church, employed by AMP Inc., former employee of Danaher Tool Co., Army veteran, ammunition specialist, experienced with chemicals and explosives, received two Army achievement awards and other commendations.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Michael Joe and Marcelle Helton Barnhill, the home; sister, Michelle Hambrick, Gastonia; paternal grandmother, Arlene Barnhill, Lowell; maternal grandmother, Lucy Helton, McAdenville; nieces, Ashley and Brittany Hambrick
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Cramerton Temple of God Holiness Church, Rev. Katherine Inscoe
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, church, other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: Tim Black, John Cook, Darrell Ethridge, Dale and Gene Inscoe, Kevin Smith
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Keith and Tony Foster, Shane Price, Lee Wiggins
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Augustine H. Smarr
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Augustine Hart "Red" Smarr, 39, 105 Brayton Lane, died March 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Cleveland County, member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, former employee of Parkdale No. 5.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Theodore R. and Katie F. Hart; husband, Thomas Smarr; daughters, Tashia Surratt, Kings Mountain, Kelly Surratt, Jeanine Smarr, the home; granddaughter, Keajah Surratt; stepchildren, Thomas and Sakiea McCleave; sisters, Letha Dawkins, Shelby, Theodoshia Cansler, Waco, Margaret Perkins, Judy, Linda and Sharon Hart, Shelby, brother-in-law, James E. Dawkins, Shelby; brothers, Theodore R. Hart Jr., Goldsboro, Kenneth, Scotty and Donald Hart, Shelby; sisters-in-law, Rebecca and Marice Hart, Shelby; mother-in-law, Emma Smarr; 22 nephews; 20 nieces; relatives and friends
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. today, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev. D. Byers
INTERMENT: Church cemetery
VISITATION: Thirty minutes before service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Withrow’s Funeral Home
Jenelle H. Foster
LINCOLNTON — Jenelle High Foster, 87, 3716 Highway 321 S., died March 14, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Augustus and Pearl Staggs High, wife of the late Russell Bryan Foster, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Son, David Foster, Lincolnton; daughter, Mary Frances Hovis, Lincolnton; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Warlick Funeral Home, Revs. Charles Ingle, Dick Whitener
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
Richard Lee Caskey
IRON STATION — Richard Lee Caskey, 70, 1612 Forum Lane, died March 14, 2000, at Lincoln Nursing Center.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Charles Clay and Ida McAllister Caskey, brother of the late Clay and Sam Caskey, retired from Western Electric Co., West Chicago, Ill., member of Ironton Presbyterian Church, American Legion and VFW Post 1706, National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, lifelong Democrat.
SURVIVORS: Brothers, Graham, Andy and Joe David Caskey, Iron Station, Johnny Caskey, Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Mrs. Charles C. Alexander, Lincolnton, Mary C. Peeler, Peggy C. Bartholomew, Pat C. Bradshaw, Iron Station, Martha C. Bennis, Orange City, Fla.; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
BURIAL: Iron Station Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Christian Ministries of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 423, Lincolnton 28093 or Ironton Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 129, Iron Station 28080
Virgie Newton Best
LINCOLNTON — Virgie Newton Best, 75, 723 E. McBee St., died March 13, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Alonzo and Alice Leonhardt Newton, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Daniel E. Best; son, Ricky Best, High Shoals; daughters, Virginia Woodruff, Linda Wise, Lincolnton, Ruby Finger, Maiden; brothers, Curley, James and Lawrence Newton, Connelly Springs; sister, Rene Newton, Lincolnton; half brother, Leon Smith, Connelly Springs; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, Hollybrook Cemetery, Revs. Albert Helms, Randy Setzer
VISITATION: After service, graveside
MEMORIALS: Crossroads Baptist Church, 2655 Highway 127 S., Hickory 28602
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
