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Rev. Blon D. Brown
GASTONIA Rev. Blon Dean Brown, 71, 3100 Erskine Drive, died July 28, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was son of the late W.A. and Lillie Armstrong Brown, graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, High Point University and Duke Divinity School, ordained Elder, Western North Carolina Conference of United Methodist Church, served as minister of following United Methodist Churches, Hickory Grove, Guilford, Irving Park, Greensboro, Bethlehem, Statesville, College Village, High Point, Cramer Memorial, Cramerton, Senior Guidance Counselor at Hunter Huss High School for 16 years, director of extended day school. SURVIVORS: Wife, Vola Campbell Brown; sons and daughters-in-law, Blon Dean "Lon" Jr. and Sheri Brown, Charlotte, Kevin C. and Debbie Brown, Marietta, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Hubert and Norma Brown, High Point; grandsons, Scott and Michael Brown FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Dr. Jim Westmoreland, Rev. Hubert Brown BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, 190 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052 or American Heart Association, 1300 Baxter St., Suite 101, Charlotte 28204
Minnie A. Frisbee
MARION Minnie Allison "Big Mom" Frisbee, 93, died July 27, 1999, at McDowell Hospital. She was a native of Del Rio, Tenn., daughter of the late Andrew Cush and Emma Hicks Allison, wife of the late Columbus M. Frisbee, mother of the late James Allison and Verlie Frisbee Mace, of Baptist faith, retired from Eli-Walker Mills. SURVIVORS: Sons, Ray Frisbee, Marion, Herman "Sonny" Frisbee, Gastonia; daughters, Mildred Edwards, Nebo, Alberta Bailey, Marion, Texie Flynn, Fort Mill, S.C., Hazel Jones, Rock Hill, S.C., Kathy Kirkland, Black Mountain; sister, Jessie Meadows, Hickory; caregiver and former son-in-law, Jim Chewning; 28 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Westmoreland Funeral Home, Revs. Carl Roland, Tommy Hensley BURIAL: McDowell Memorial Park VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home MEMORIALS: Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 338, Marion 28752
Virginia B. Edwards
BELMONT Virginia Brittain "Gin" Edwards, 64, 121 Kee Road, died July 26, 1999. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Ira and Lucille Rankin Brittain, homemaker, charter member of Sunset Forest Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Kim Greene and Jackie Eller, Pam Greene and Larry Walker, Gastonia; brothers, Tom Brittain, Belmont, David Brittain, Stanley, Donald Brittain, Gastonia; sisters, Ira Nell Hicks, Phyllis Helms, Grace Armstrong, Alice Farmer, Jane Lewis, Belmont; grandchildren, Jason Dale and Ashley Dawn Eller, Jennifer Nicole Walker; 15 nieces and nephews FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, McLean & Son Funeral Home, Gastonia, Dr. Jim Graves, Rev. Bill Miller INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park PALLBEARERS: Travis and Kevin Brittain, Steve Caldwell, Carol Dean, Allen and David Farmer VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home, other times at the home
Billy Gene Ray SHELBY Billy Gene Ray, 30, 1218 S. Morgan St., died July 28, 1999 at Hospice of Wendover. He was a native of Albany, Ga., son of the late Carroll Gene and Mary Ilene Wagner Ray, self employed in the tree service, member Calvary Road Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Brothers, Calvin and Clay Ray, Shelby, Gene Ray, Albany; sisters, Judy Kelly, Albany, Norma Gene Moss, Camden, S.C., Wendy Brewster, Denver. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 2 p.m., today, Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rev. Everette Vaughan VISITATION: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
Thomas B. Morrison
SHELBY Thomas Biddix Morrison, 82, 668 McBrayer Homestead Road, died July 28, 1999 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Phillip and Devady Allen Morrison, father of the late Jimmy Morrison and Linda Blanton, brother of the late Robert, Grady, Eubert and Melvin Morrison, Lily Allen and Alpha McFarland, retired from J&C Dyeing & Farmer. SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Evelyn Morrison, Shelby, Steve and Vicki Morrison, Mooresboro, Larry and Betty Morrison, Lawndale, Roger and Brenda Morrison, Boiling Springs, Ronnie and Cathy Morrison, Caroleen; daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Putnam, Nancy and Royce Davis, Peggy and Gary Wright, Tracy Webb, Shelby, Robbin and Terry Price, Sandra and Ralph Hiebert, Boiling Springs, 24 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. FUNERAL: 11 a.m., Friday, Davidson Memorial Church, Dr. Bobby Ridge, the body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before service BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Charity of choice
Beverly R. Bachelor
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. Beverly R. Bachelor, 6435 Crosswinds Drive, died July 28, 1999 at home. ARRANGEMENTS: M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home
Evelyn M. Tucker
GASTONIA Evelyn Moose Tucker, 73, 212 Stacey Tucker Circle, died July 28, 1999, at Rehabilitation Center. She was daughter of the late Myrtle C. and Nell Earney Moose, sister of the late Melvin Moose and Elise Herron, retired mobile home salesperson, member of Myrtle Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Jack Painter, Gastonia; brother, Clifford Moose, Gastonia; sister, Linda Greenlee, Gastonia; grandson, William Carl Leonhardt II GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Friday, Gaston Memorial Park, Pastor Timmy Hargrave VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia MEMORIALS: Pecan Grove Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 104 Welch Ave., Gastonia
Robert J. Cron
CLAREMONT Robert Joseph Cron, 81, died July 27, 1999, at Catawba Memorial Hospital, Hickory. He was a native of Greene County, Ohio, son of the late Joseph Henry and Sadie Billow Cron, husband of the late Jacquelaine Somers Cron, brother of the late Lucille Schroff, Cleo Blommell, Warren and Leroy Cron, father of the late John R. Cron, grandfather of the late John T. and James E. Yates, machinist for Precision Machining, former employee of NCR in Dayton, Ohio, Manufacturing Services in Bessemer City and John R. Cron Co., Bessemer City, Army veteran of World War II. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Penny Cron Martin, New Carlisle, Ohio, Sharon L. Yates, Gulf Port, Miss., Toni Jean Cron, Grove City, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Catawba Funeral Home VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 52, Hickory 28603
Hansen N. Griffin Jr.
CHARLOTTE Hansen Neil Griffin Jr., 43, died July 24, 1999, at Hospice House #2 in Monroe of Cruetzfeld-Jakob disease. He was a native of Charlotte, graduate of Garinger High School, received degree in watchmaking from Wayne Community College, was believed to be the youngest watchmaker in North Carolina, a graphic artist, owner of Neils Signs & Banners, member of Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Teresa Fowler Griffin; stepdaughters and husbands, April and Chris Ward, Tracy and Dave Holtzapfel; mother and stepfather, Sally Summerlin and Donald Newman; father and stepmother, Nancy and Neil Griffin Sr.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Melanie and Irvin Perry, Kathy and Ed Nixon, Susan and Darryl Brown, Lisa Delane and Jerry Hunycutt; brother, Rick Griffin; grandmothers, Eva Page and Lorna Griffin MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church MEMORIALS: Hospice House, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe 28110, Pastors Fund, Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church, 1600 Mallard Creek Church Road, Charlotte 28262 ARRANGEMENTS: Carolina Funeral & Cremation Center
Pauline W. McAbee
GASTONIA Pauline W. McAbee, 83, 430 S. Columbia St., died July 26, 1999, at home. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Gamble Wellman and Ola Mae Costner, retired from textiles, of Episcopal faith. SURVIVORS: Husband, James Clinton McAbee; brother, Garland Wellman, Kings Mountain; sisters, Thelma Wingate, Nell Forbes, Judy Oren, Martha Bess, Gastonia; nieces and nephews FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, McLean & Son Funeral Home, Rev. Robert F. Summey BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
Mae Lark
BELMONT Mae VanVynckt Lark, 79, 100 Amity Circle, died July 28, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton. She was a native of Greenville County, S.C., daughter of the late Kamiel M. and Gladys Newman VanVynckt, member of First United Methodist Church, Belmont, graduate of Hillsborough High School, attended Duke University, worked in newspapers since 1946, former editor of The Belmont Banner. SURVIVORS: Husband, Will Lark; son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Roxanna Lark, Spencer Mountain; daughter, Joyce Lark, Charleston, S.C.; brother, Bobby L. VanVynckt, Gastonia; sister, Onzel Wheat, Denham Springs, La.; grandchildren, Robert K. Lark, Durham, JoAnn Owen, Charlotte, Judy Keenan, Charleston; great-grandchildren, Steven and Victoria Owen, Charlotte FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Belmont, Rev. Bob Little BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery VISITATION: 1-2 p.m. Friday, church MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 807 South Point Road, Belmont 28012 ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Alvin C. Gladden
DALLAS Alvin Carlton Gladden, 79, 113 AD Drive, died July 29, 1999, at Lincoln Nursing Center, Lincolnton. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Elias Frank and Josephine Spurling Gladden, brother of the late Joe and Robert Gladden, Macie Rhodes, veteran of Army, Marines during World World II, and Canadian Army, retired owner of Unfinished Country Crafts. SURVIVORS: Wife, Annie Clemmer Gladden; sisters, Ivey Shull, Shelby, Queenie Keller, Carnesville, Ga.; one brother; nieces and nephews FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Gastonia, Rev. Jerry Millwood BURIAL: Private VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
Harold B. Caldwell
LINCOLNTON Harold Blaine Caldwell, 75, 618 N. Laurel St., died July 29, 1999. He was son of the late Robert and Hessie Smith Caldwell, brother of the late Robert Lee Caldwell and Nancy Lewis, former employee of Beam Lumber Company, owner-president of Southland Supply Company, Contract Sewing Company and Dixie Manufacturing, in retirement was a Charlotte Observer newspaper carrier, member of First Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Caldwell; sons, David Caldwell, Naperville, Ill., Steve Caldwell, Lincolnton, John Caldwell, Hickory; daughter, Mary Fran Knight, Charlotte; grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Shannon, Sheldon and Julie Caldwell, Christie Bass; great-grandson, Austin Bass FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Warlick Funeral Home, Rev. John Alexander BURIAL: Hollybrook Cemetery VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
Lillian L. Gillelan
DALLAS "Lillian" Essie Lee Gillelan, 86, 306 S. Gaston St., formerly of Landers Chapel Road, Lincolnton, died July 30, 1999, at home. She was the daughter of the late John and Malvenie England Ramsey, wife of the late Carl William Gillelan, worked for Stowe Spinning, Belmont, for 20 years. SURVIVORS: Son, Ed Gillelan, Dallas; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Sunday, Hollybrook Cemetery, Revs. Tommy Johns, Tim Lawing VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Dallas MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
William T. Hamilton
STANLEY William Torrence Hamilton, 87, 514 Old Mount Holly Road, formerly of 211 Sloan St., Belmont, died July 29, 1999, at Stanley Total Living Center. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late William Preston and Senia Laura Thomas Hamilton, member of East Belmont Baptist Church, retired yarn handler from Piedmont Processing Company. SURVIVORS: Wife, Audrey Mae Burns Hamilton; brother, Columbus Hamilton, Greensboro; nieces and nephews FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, East Belmont Baptist Church, Rev. Raymond White BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont VISITATION: One hour before service, church ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
Wallace C. Lanford
DALLAS Wallace Charles Lanford, 72, 1602 Ratchford Drive, died July 30, 1999, at home. He was a native of Spartanburg, S.C., son of the late Charles Pinkney and Lillie Ingram Ramsey Lanford, brother of the late John Henry Lanford, Navy veteran of World War II, retired manager from McBess Industries. SURVIVORS: Special friend, Francis Maples, Gastonia; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Rhonda Lanford, Stanley, Wallace C.E. Lanford Jr., Marion; daughter and son-in-law, Glenda Lanford and Donnie Marr, Dallas; brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Dot Lanford, Atlanta; grandchildren, Robert Lanford Jr., Michelle Maples, Jennifer Knowles, Richard Stewart; great-grandchildren, Justin Lanford, Brenda Moore, Dylan Dixon, Madison Knowles, Serenia and Richard Stewart Jr. FUNERAL: Private VISITATION: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, Gastonia MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Benjamin Brackett Sr.
GASTONIA Benjamin Brackett Sr., 83, 845 Athenian Drive, died July 30, 1999, at Wilkinson Care Center. ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home
Virginia M. Leach
GASTONIA Virginia Meeks Leach, 910 Julius Street, died July 28, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Jacqueline W. Thomas
CHARLOTTE Jacqueline Webber Thomas, 1048 Mount Kisco Street, died July 29, 1999 at home. ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Bertha Webb
GASTONIA Bertha Webb, 831 N. Weldon Street, died July 30, 1999, at Presbyterian Hospital. ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Michael E. Shipp
GREENSVILLE Michael E. Shipp, 43, 109 Thames Drive, formerly of Kings Mountain, died July 26, 1999, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Kings Mountain, a 1974 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994 from Campbell University and Master of Arts Degree in Public Administration in 1995 from Webster University, served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. SURVIVORS: Parents, Howard and Kay Wells-Shipp; wife, Martha B. Frank Shipp; son, Gerald Shipp; daughters, Tupee and Wachin Shipp; grandmother, Geneva Wells; sisters, Valerie Hunter and Cecilia Summer; brother, Ronald Shipp; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, New Life Christian Church, Kings Mountain, Rev. B.D. Houze VISITATION: One hour before service, church BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery ARRANGEMENTS: Withrows Funeral Home
Johnny Kennedy
DALLAS Johnny Kennedy, 44, 1021 Alexis-High Shoals Road, died July 28, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was a native of Baltimore, son of the late Thomas Kennedy and Emma Lee Skelton, construction worker. SURVIVORS: Grandmother, Virginia Thompson, of the home; brother, Remus Skelton, Hawthorne, Calif.; grandfather, Roland Moore, Dallas; great aunt, Annie Mae Bynum, Iron Station FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Ebony and Whites Funeral Services, Rev. Willie Easter VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church BURIAL: Fancy Hill Baptist Church Cemetery ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony and Whites Funeral Service
Erwin W. Champion Sr.
SHELBY Erwin Wilson Champion Sr., 76, 200 Cleveland Ave., died July 29, 1999, at home. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Addie Franklin and Lucille Poston Champion, husband of the late Martha Frances Roberts Champion, father of the late Jonathan Champion, grandfather of the late Kirk Champion, Army veteran of World War II, 12th Armoured Division, European Theatre, received Bronze and Silver Stars, awarded rank of Permanent Master Sergeant, supervisor of Road Oil Department, member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Amvets, B.P.O.E., Moose Lodge, V.F.W. SURVIVORS: Sons, Erwin Wilson Champion Jr., Liberty, S.C., Phillip Kevin, Samuel Mark and Eric Franklin Champion, Shelby; sister, Doris Cohorn; grandchildren, Kiley, Jeremy and Elizabeth Champion, Dale and Sonya Alexander, Katy and James Watson; two great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Elizabeth Baptist Church, Rev. Jeff Brendle VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home BURIAL: Church cemetery MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150 or American Cancer Society, 201 W. Marion St., Suite 309, Shelby 28150
Frances B. Wright
SHELBY Frances Bridges Wright, 76, 3450 Fallston Road, died July 30, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Plato and Lori Jones Bridges, member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Husband, Floyd Wray Wright; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Gary Kester, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; grandson and wife, David Dwight and Robin Kester, Shelby; brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Betty Bridges, Shelby; sister and brother-in-law, Carrie and G.C. Rogers, Shelby FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Russell Fitts VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park MEMORIALS: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 3932 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Shelby 28150
David B. Herring
GASTONIA David Brown Herring, 83, 1501 Pearl St., died July 31, 1999 at home. He was a native of Robeson County, son of the late Bert and Hattie Thompson Herring, father of the late David B. Herring Jr., attended Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church, WWII army veteran serving in Italy, Bronze Star recipient. SURVIVORS: Wife, Anne Rice Herring; sons, Greg Herring, Cornellius, Michael Herring, Goldsboro, Kenneth Herring, Mebane, David A. Herring,, Louisiana, Randall Herring, Gastonia; daughter, Pat Callis, Roseboro, step-daughter, Vera Regan, Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; sister, Grace West, Rocky Mount, Pauline Duncan, Daytona Beach, Fla., 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m., Monday, Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. Gaither Summitt VISITATION: Other times at 1501 Pearl St. MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, 28053 ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Home
Carrie E. Biggerstaff
LINCOLNTON Carrie Elaine Biggerstaff, 84, 825 S. Grier St., died July 30, 1999 at Lincoln Medical Center. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth DeVeney Ledford, worked in the cafeteria of Gamble Hospital. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Clara Sue Biggerstaff, Betty Howell, Lincolnton, Louise Lackey, Cherryville; brother, Frank Ledford, Cleveland, Ga.; sister, Alma Edwards, Newton, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren GRAVESIDE SERVICES: 4 p.m. today, Hollybrook Cemetery, Rev. Charles Cranford MEMORIALS: American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplarwood Court, Suite 125, Raleigh, 27604-1043 or the National Kidney Foundation, 5970 Fairview Road, Suite 408, Charlotte, 28210 ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
