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Wilburn G. Green
LINCOLNTON - Wilburn G. Green, 84, 1814 Andy Logan Road, died March 8, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Martin A. and Oma Blanton Green, retired dairy farmer.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Bertie Green; sons, Gerald Green, Fishersville, Va., Max and Mills Green, Lincolnton; daughter, Carolyn G. Houser, Lincolnton; sisters, Elizabeth Lail, Grace Wright, Shelby; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Reepsville Baptist Church, Revs. Nicky King, Foyd Bennett; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
Hazel Medlin Hovis
GASTONIA - Hazel Medlin Hovis, 86, Brian Center, 969 Cox Road, formerly of Belmont, died March 9, 2000. She was a native of Rhodhiss, Caldwell County, daughter of the late James Richard and Cora Mae Stafford Medlin, wife of the late Archie C. Hovis, preceded in death by brothers and sisters, member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church, Belmont, a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, McLean Funeral Directors, Rev. Raymond Johns
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Catawba Heights Baptist Church, 311 Belmont Ave., Belmont 28012
Ava B. Whitworth
CHERRYVILLE - Ava Lea Ballard Whitworth, 77, 400 W. Academy St., died March 9, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John and Margaret Peters Ballard, sister of the late Edward Ballard and Ruth B. Hardin, retired grocery clerk from H & H Grocery of Cherryville.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and son-in-law, Dianne W. and Hubert Clark, Shelby, Deborah W. Byrd, Denver; sisters, Geneva Carpenter, Margarie Sipe, Cherryville, Colene Chapman, Denver; grandchildren, Trina Dellinger, Cherryville, Tiffina Molesky, Charlotte, Lauren Byrd, Denver
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Saturday, City Memorial Cemetery, Rev. Steve Waters
VISITATION: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Patterson Springs Baptist Church, 2107 Cleveland Ave., Grover 28073
Harold W. Beaver
CHARLOTTE - Harold Warren Beaver, 79, died March 7, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital’s Belk Heart Center. He was a native of Cabarrus County, son of the late John A. and Florence Eagle Beaver, Navy veteran of World War II, served from 1943-1946 in the Pacific, Russia and China Sea, graduated from Appalachian State University, received masters in education administration in 1952, taught at Oakhurst High School, principal at Hickory Grove School from 1954-1956, opened Cotswold School and retired in 1980, member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, served on boards and committees for 53 years, taught Sunday school for 25 years, active member of American Legion Post 400, member of Joppa Lodge 530 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies, Oasis Temple of the Shrine, served on board of directors of Pfeiffer College, alumni president, active for many years in educational associations, including Southeastern Principals’ Association, N.C. Principals’ Association, State and National Education Associations, active resident with his wife of Aldersgate Methodist Home for 10 years.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 53 years, Janette Forbes Beaver; daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Paul Hendrick, Winston-Salem; sons and daughters-in-law, Hal A. and Vicki Beaver, Lilburn, Ga., Walter W. and Sarah Beaver, Orlando, Fla.; brother, Jesse D. Beaver, Landis; grandchildren, Troy and Bree Hendrick, Scott, Brittany, Katie, Kalee and Seth Beaver
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m. today, St. John’s United Methodist Church
VISITATION: After service, church
MEMORIALS: Aldersgate, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 28215 or St. John’s United Methodist Church, 4305 Monroe Road, Charlotte 28205
ARRANGEMENTS: Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, Wilson Chapel
Beverly H. Rhyne
GASTONIA - Beverly Lynn Harris Rhyne, 40, 2326 Azalea Drive, died March 9, 2000, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Vaughn L. Harris, administrative assistant with Clariant, Mount Holly, member of First Baptist Church, Stanley.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Steve D. Rhyne; daughter, Laura Ashley Rhyne, the home; stepdaughters, Adrianne Michelle Rhyne, the home, Elisha Marie Rhyne, Mount Holly; mother, Rosalee Wood Harris, the home; brothers, Randel Harris, Stanley, Scott Harris, Charlotte; stepbrothers, Vaughn Harris, Albuquerque, N.M., Steven Harris, Portland, Ore.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Stanley, Rev. Alfred Miller
BURIAL: Private
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053 or First Baptist Church Building Fund, 409 Old Mount Holly Road, Stanley 28164
Eva Roper Justice
GASTONIA - Eva Roper Justice, 95, 80½ Crescent Ave., died March 9, 2000, at home. She was a native of Macon County, daughter of the late Jessie and Dora Owensby Roper, wife of the late Rufus Butler Justice, charter member of Spencer Mountain Freewill Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Jack Roper, Mount Holly, Willard Roper, Mabank, Texas, Jessie William Justice, Grand Prairie, Texas, Norman William Justice, Stanley; daughters, Louvene J. Wyatt, Waynesville, Doris J. Broome, Mount Holly, Truley J. Williams, Robbinsville, Patricia Ann Justice, Ranlo; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Saturday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Ronald Harris
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Mark Auten, Calvin and William Foster, Channing Justice, Mark Newton, Tony Wyatt
Mildred W. Redding
GASTONIA - Mildred Wages Redding, 82, 3090 Robinwood Road, died March 9, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital, Kings Mountain. She was a native of Gwinnett County, Ga., daughter of the late Richard Sylvanus and Mary Delphia Doss Wages, wife of the late Rev. Earl Redding, retired payroll and accounting clerk who worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber for 45 years, member of Calvary Baptist Church, active in Young at Heart Senior Citizens, Sunday school teacher, member of the welcoming and food committees, piano player for the Senior Adult Sunday School Department.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Joyce VanDyke, Kings Mountain; sisters, Connie Carringer, Gastonia, Nell Lovingood, Portsmouth, Va.; granddaughter, Roberta Anthony
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Bruce Pittman
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia; other times at home of Connie Carringer, 1901 Taylor Drive, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Calvary Baptist Church, 3001 S. York Road, Gastonia 28052
Mamie D. Aldridge
GASTONIA - Mamie Lou Dockery Aldridge, 90, Gaston Manor, died March 9, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Tellico Plains, Tenn., daughter of the late Robert Lee and Tishie Postell Dockery, wife of the late George Paris Aldridge, to whom she was married for 64 years, mother of the late Robert and Ray Aldridge, grandmother of the late Diane Walker and mother-in-law of the late Ted Wilkinson, homemaker, member of South Marietta Street Baptist Church, fan of the Atlanta Braves, came to Gastonia at age of 14.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Kathleen Wilkinson, Gastonia; granddaughter and spouse, Sherry Jackson and Jerry Gault, Rock Hill, S.C.; great-grandchildren and spouses, Guy Badgett, Raleigh, Alyson Walker and Jarom Jones, Columbus, Ga., Christopher and Danny Walker, Jason Gault, Gastonia, Alexander Walker, Pensacola, Fla., Benjamin Walker, Fort Hood, Texas; great-great-grandchildren, Ryan and Brandon Badgett, Raleigh, Nadiya, Sara and Sean Walker, Pensacola, Carson Marie Jones, Columbus
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. today, McLean Funeral Directors, Dr. Stephen A. Warnock
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 3-4 p.m. today, funeral home; other times at home of Kathleen Wilkinson, 3610 Heather Lane, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: South Marietta Street Baptist Church, 911 S. Marietta St., Gastonia 28052
James E. Costner
DALLAS - James Ernest Costner, 89, 3186 Cloninger Road, died March 9, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Sidney and Vesta Costner Costner, lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, retired from CNW Railroad, worked at Seth Lumber Co. and Gaston County Schools.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruby McAllister Costner; daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Glenn Dover, Dallas; brother-in-law, Bob McAllister, Clover, S.C.; grandchildren and spouses, Samantha and Edwin Terres, Belmont, Amy and Troy Tillery, Dallas
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. John Bollinger
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, church
PALLBEARERS: Bob Bumgarner, David and Tom Costner, Julius McKnight, Doug and Edwin Terres
MEMORIALS: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 531 Hardin Road, Dallas 28034
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Jedna D. Mull
SHELBY - Edna Louise Denton Mull, 77, Cleveland Pines Nursing Center, formerly of Route 5, Lincolnton, and Linville Manor, died March 8, 2000. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Roy and Cora Jane Byers Denton, wife of the late Marion Burgin Mull, mother of the late Jerry B. Mull, sister of the late Hubert and Jack Denton, grandmother of the late Crystal Mull, long-time member of Bethel Baptist Church, retired food coordinator of It’s Grill.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Angie Mull, Vale; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Kenneth Gregory, Denver; daughter-in-law, Susan Mull, Fallston; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Saturday, Warlick Funeral Home, Revs. Randy Helms, Alvin Hoyle
BURIAL: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 202, Lincolnton 28093
Eloise T. Lee
GASTONIA - Eloise Truett Lee, 76, 625 E. 13th Ave., Apt. F, died March 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Cherokee County, daughter of the late John Spurgeon and Nannie Creasman Truett, wife of the late Joseph Lee, mother of the late Cheryl Lee, member of Linwood Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Otis, Fred and Danny Lee, Gastonia, Joseph Lee, Metter, Ga.; daughters, Jean Lewallen, Cathy Lee, Gastonia, Mona Maney, Clover, S.C., Donna Cole, Cornelius; sister, Wilma Truett Dorsey, Gastonia; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m Sunday, Linwood Church of God, Revs. Michael White, James Griffin, Larry Wells
BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, other times at the home of her son Fred Lee
