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Kenneth Auten
FORT MILL, S.C. — Kenneth Auten, 72, 206 Shortlink Street, formerly of Cramerton, died July 3, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center.
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Home, Southside
Reid Hyde
McADENVILLE — Reid Aaron Hyde, 69, 404 Ferrell Ave., died July 2, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Robbinsville, son of the late Robert Virgil and Thelma Hooper Hyde, technician at Pharr Yarns Complex 46, Plant 5A, member of Sunset Forest Baptist Church, former deacon of Long Creek Baptist Church, Robbinsville.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy McCall Hyde; sons and daughter-in-law, Ronnie Hyde, McAdenville, Donnie and Lisa Hyde, Gastonia; daughter, Karen Hyde Felton, McAdenville; brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Lucille Hyde, Robbinsville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Regina and Grover Willis, Hazel and Bill Hayes, Doris Godwin, Gastonia, Dorothy and Earl Collins, Robbinsville; grandchildren, Joy Hyde Hardy, Jennifer, Melissa and Brent Hyde, Timmy and Tommy Felton, Danny Lorance Jr.; great-grandchildren, Donavan, Cara and Matthew Hardy, Justin Lecroy
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, Sunset Forest Baptist Church, Revs. Bill Miller and Eddie Carson
ENTOMBMENT: Gaston Memorial Park Mausoleum
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: J.T. Robinson, Charles Norris, Jackie Revis, James Odonahue, Sonny Webber and Wiley Roper
Alana Dawn Harris
HOMER, Ga. — Alana Dawn Harris, 283 Murray Road, died July 2, 1999, at BJC Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile wreck.
She was a native of Lincolnton and a student.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Kelli Randolph and Scott Harris, Homer; grandparents, Pat and Jim Harris, Gastonia, Carl Mildred Randolph, Ball Ground, Ga.; great-grandparents, Carl Randolph Sr., Shelby, Anthony Rickard, Gastonia, Bertha Alice Harris, Clover, S.C.; brothers, Chad Harris, Homer; Marc Hewell, Gainesville, Ga.; sisters, Brittney, Hannah and Jennifer Harris, Homer
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, Grove Level Baptist Church, Revs. Jeff Appling and Jeff Harris
BURIAL: Grove Level Cemetery, Maysville, Ga.
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, Ga.
Louise A. Long
OLD FORT — Louise Austin Long, 73, died July 2, 1999 at Caldwell County Hospice in Lenoir.
She was a native of Stanley County, daughter of the late John Kay and Margaret Austin, member Ebenezer United Methodist Church, retired from Collins & Aikman after 24 years of service.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Rudolph Charles Long, the home; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Gary and Brenda Long, Hickory; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki Long and Clyde R. McKinney Jr., Marion; sister, Maxine Eudy, Albemarle; granddaughter, Tammy Franklin, Drexel; grandson, Jason A. McKinney, Marion.
FUNERAL: 1 p.m., today, Westmoreland Chapel, Rev. Charles Dicks
BURIAL: McDowel Memorial Park
VISITATION: 4-6 tonight, Westmoreland Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of McDowell County, 116 N. Logan St., Marion 28752
James Lawing Sr.
MOUNT HOLLY — James Burgin Lawing Sr., 90, 217 Adrian St., died July 3, 1999, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Thomas Alexander and Ida Zettie Abernethy Lawing, retired supervisor at American & Efird Inc., member of Second Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Elva Nixon Lawing; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Kay Lawing, Stanley; daughters and sons-in-law, Doris Ann and Ted Huffstetler, Mount Holly, Ida Elizabeth "Betsy" and Ron Watts, Lawndale; sister, Rosa Lee Barbee, Mount Holly; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Second Baptist Church, Revs. Bruce Bradley and Jim King
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, church
MEMORIALS: Second Baptist Church, 707 Rankin Ave., Mount Holly 28120 or First United Methodist Church, 140 N. Main St., Mount Holly 28120
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly
Annie Hoyle
GASTONIA — Annie Graham Hoyle, 285 Graham Road, Gastonia, died July 3, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia
Ned Marvin
GASTONIA — Ned Irving Marvin, 86, 1941 Villagewood Court, Covenant Village, died July 12, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of New York, New York, son of the late Morris and Shirley Baime Marvin, graduate of Newark, N.J., schools, attended New York University, Army staff sergeant for 5½ years during World War II, Pacific Theater, owned and operated Marvin Children’s Apparel, Cranford, N.J., for 10 years, worked in sales with Ivey’s, Gastonia, agent for Pilot Life Insurance, retired as Gaston County tax assessor in 1975, member of First Presbyterian Church, deacon, member of Henderlite Bible class, Gastonia A.M. Optimist Club, active at the state level in child advocacy groups while wife, Helen Marvin, was state senator, recognized as honorary grandfather of N.C. Interagency Coordinating Council SURVIVORS: Wife of 57 years, Helen Marvin; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Jane Marvin, Winston-Salem, David and Janice Marvin, Charlotte; daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Fred Baars, Raleigh; grandchildren, Alicia Keisler, Columbus, Ga., Amy Nisbet, Raleigh, Jeffrey, Andrew Marvin, Winston-Salem; Quinn Marvin, Charlotte MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Wilson P. Rhoton BURIAL: Private VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, assembly room of Covenant Village HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Gastonia A.M. Optimist Club MEMORIALS: Alzheimer’s Association, Carolinas Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Road, Charlotte 28215 or Covenant Village Benevolent Fund, 1351 Robinwood Road, Gastonia 28054 ARRANGEMENTS: McLean & Son Funeral Home
Bleeka S. Grant
CHESTER, S.C. — Bleeka Sigmon Grant, 87, formerly of 553 Howe Road, died July 10, 1999, at Chester County Nursing Center. She was a native of Union County, S.C., daughter of the late A.E. and Daisy Canupp Sigmon, wife of the late William Aubrey Grant, attended Union County schools, retired from Springs Industries, member of Bethel United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Frances G. Linderman, Kings Mountain, Freda G. Howe, Nancy G. Smith, Anita G. Stevens, Chester, S.C.; sisters, Lena Roberts, Great Falls, S.C., Doris Deyton, Lexington; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Bethel United Methodist Church, Revs. John Williams, John Linderman INTERMENT: Chester Memorial Gardens MEMORIALS: Bethel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 751, Chester, S.C. 29706 or Chester County Nursing Center, Resident Fund, One Medical Park Drive, Chester, S.C. 29706 ARRANGEMENTS: Barron Funeral Home
Robert Abernathy
DALLAS — Robert Lee Abernathy, 69, 702 W. Border St., died July 11, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Reed and Mamie Friday Abernathy, member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Bessemer City. SURVIVORS: Brothers, Johnny Abernathy, Dallas, Henry Abernathy, Gastonia, Dan Abernathy, Charlotte, Lewis Tatum, Passaic, N.J.; sisters, Mattie Gate, Charlotte, Dovie Burch, High Shoals FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Rev. Charles Turner BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: Thirty minutes before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia
Willie Lineberger
GASTONIA — Willie Lee McGuire Cox Lineberger, 91, of Courtland Terrace, died July 10, 1999, at her residence. She was a native of Cherokee, wife of the late Walter C. Lineberger, daughter of the late Frank and Ellen Wilson McGuire, sister of the late Neal and Dennis McGuire, Winnie Hoffman, Gertrude Digh, member of Gastonia Pentecostal Holiness Church, homemaker. SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Harold C. and Bertie "Jo" Cox, Gastonia; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Travis Bryant, Mary and Johnny Howell, Betty and Luther Hogue, Gastonia, June and Delbert Price, Odessa, Texas, Linda and Wayne Hodges, Singapore; sisters, Geraldean Herron, Mamie Smith, Gastonia; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren FUNERAL: Held Monday, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Danny Shortridge INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
Joseph Sheehan
DELTONA, Fla. — Joseph "Joey" Sheehan, 30, 1466 Puritan St., died July 7, 1999, at Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach, Fla. He was formerly of Gastonia, a truck driver, lifelong resident of Central Florida, member of All Souls Catholic Church, played with Kenny’s Klan Softball Team. SURVIVORS: Parents, Robert W. and Judy A. Tesla, Sanford, Fla.; sons, Robert Sheehan, Alabama, Joseph Lee Sheehan Jr., Merritt Island, Fla.; stepsons, Robbie, Ryan and Reid Aycock; daughter, Hilary B. Sheehan, Alabama; sisters, Fonda Sheehan, Orange City, Fla., Tara and Kimberly Tesla, Sanford; paternal grandparents, Ty and Rita Sheehan, Geneva, Fla.; fiancee, Renee McDonald, Deltona FUNERAL: Held Saturday, All Souls Catholic Church ARRANGEMENTS: Gramkow Funeral Home, Sanford
Franklin B. Auten
IRON STATION — Franklin Benjamin Auten, 86, 6419 E. Highway 27, died July 12, 1999, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
Joseph Picard Sr.
CHARLOTTE — Joseph Eugene Picard Sr., 78, 9605 Harwood Lane, formerly of Iron Station, died July 11, 1999, at home. He was a a native of Westerly, R.I., son of the late Eugene and Mary Gouvin Picard, past chaplain of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lincolnton, past commander of Catawba Valley chapter of Prisoners of Foreign Wars, fourth-degree Knights of Columbus, amateur radio operator, retired from Mohican Mills, Lincolnton, worked part time at Avis Car Rental, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. SURVIVORS: Wife, Doris Lineberger Picard; sons, Joseph E. Picard Jr., Lincolnton, Brian F. Picard, Powder Springs, Ga.; daughters, Gloria P. Joachim, Littleton, Colo., Diane P. Grills, Pawcatuck, Conn.; brother, Donald Picard, Missouri; sisters, Rose Main, Lydia Gwaltney and Eleanor Collins, Rhode Island, Janet Gassi, Florida; stepsons, Tom and Terry Lineberger, Charlotte; grandchildren, Whitney Picard, Lincolnton, Jennifer and Carolyn Picard, Powder Springs, Emily Joachim Pickard, Littleton, Albi and Damien Grills, Pawcatuck; stepgrandchildren, Andrew, Emily and Laura Lineberger, Malinda Cobb, Charlotte FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Denver, N.C. BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lincolnton VISITATION: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton ROSARY SERVICE: After visitation, funeral home MEMORIALS: Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte 28204
Floyd V. Duff
GASTONIA — Floyd Vincent Duff, 50, formerly of Belmont, died July 6, 1999, at his residence in Miami. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Floyd and Geneva Pettis Duff, graduate of Reid High School, Belmont, Dade County Community College, Miami, received certification in masonary work, specialized in decorative walls and fences, Army veteran of Vietnam War, lived in Florida for 20 years. SURVIVORS: Son, Michael Duff, Gastonia; foster son, Brian Duff, Gastonia; sister, Elvira Love, Gaston County; aunts, Rebecca Hughes, Belmont, Amanda Hogan, Charlotte; uncle, Lester Pettis, Belmont; nephews, Clifford Sims, Mario Love; niece, Krystal Love Spraggins; one granddaughter; two grandsons; three nephews, two nieces of Newark, N.J.; one great-niece FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mt. Zion AME Zion Church, Gastonia, Revs. Walter Huggins, Samuel O. Richardson INTERMENT: Church cemetery VISITATION: Thirty minutes before service, the church ARRANGEMENTS: Martin’s Funeral Home
Giles Hicks
BELMONT — Giles William "Bill" Hicks, 85, Eagle Road, died July 12, 1999, at Mercy Hospital. ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Oma J. Stetson
STANLEY — Oma Leitha Jordan Stetson, 80, Stanley Total Living Center, died July 10, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center.
She was a native of Atmore, Ala., daughter of the late Fern C. and Minnie Mae McKinley Jordan, retired missionary from the Southern Baptist Missionary Board, served in Gaza, Israel, member of Alexis Baptist Church, active in W.M.U., former W.M.U. director for Gaston Baptist Association.
SURVIVORS: Husband, G.A. Stetson; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby G. and Jackie Edwards, Milton, Fla., grandchildren and spouses, Joy and Robert Brownell, William and Rosalba Edwards, Felicia Edwards; great-grandchildren, Valerie and Alex Brownell, Gabriela Edwards; brother-in-law, Hassan Abu-shihada, Stanley; special friend, Bethany Deese, Stanley
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. today, Alexis Baptist Church, Dr. Malcom Ivey
INTERMENT: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, church
PALLBEARERS: Deacons of Alexis Baptist Church
MEMORIALS: Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board, c/o Alexis Baptist Church, P.O. Box 39, Alexis 28006
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley
