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James P. Grant
GASTONIA — James Paul Grant, 86, 1611 James St., died Aug. 12, 1999, at Decedent’s Residence. He was a native of Rutherford County, son of the late Alfred W. and Mattie J. McDaniel Grant, brother of the late Hoyle Webb Grant. SURVIVORS: Son, Kenneth Grant, Carwell, Fla.; brothers, William Eugene Finger, Kings Mountain; sister, Ula Mae Early Hackney, Clover, S.C.; aunts and uncles, Roy Grant, Charlotte, Pearl Drewery and Elizabeth McCombs, Gastonia; 15 nieces and nephews FUNERAL: 7 p.m. tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Rev. Richard Cole GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 pm. Sunday, Caroleen and Henrietta Cemetery VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 280530
Bonnie C. Frederick
GASTONIA — Bonnie Campbell Frederick, 71, 921 Nottingham Drive, died Aug. 12, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Kings Mountain, daughter of the late Irma E. and Valarie Ballard Campbell, sister of the late Coley G. and Chester Campbell, educated in Kings Mountain and Bessemer City schools, graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1944, began a career in the medical field as doctor’s assistant for Drs. Freeman, White, Bolin, Dickson and Baagil, served as private duty caregiver for many patients, former member of Ragan Wesleyan Church, First ARP Church, Parkwood Baptist Church, member of Love Memorial Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, David Carl and Molly Frederick, Ocean Isle Beach; daughter and son-in-law, Valarie Joanne Frederick and Matt Hayes; granddaughters, C. Shannon Clubb, M. Lindsey Clubb, Gastonia; former son-in-law, John W. Clubb Jr., Gastonia; aunts, Gertrude C. Puckett, Bessemer City, Celestine C. Howard, Landrum, S.C.; cousins FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Saturday, Carothers Funeral Home, Revs. Pat Latta and Hoover Smith BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home PALLBEARERS: John W. Clubb Jr., Matt Hayes, J. David Glenn, Norris D. Lamb, Clayton Keever, Frank Becton, Kim Hayes, Donald Tucker HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Dan Atkinson, June Riddle, Virginia Brown, Elizabeth Grier, Midge High, Johnnie Bingham, Harold Flowers, Nancy Byers, Noley Gladden, Bill and Hazel Hayes, Maxine Clubb, J.D. and Doricia Holland, Lucille Ewing, Booty and Clara Hayes MEMORIALS: Gaston Humane Society, P.O. Box 2334, Gastonia 28053-2334 or Love Memorial Baptist Church Music Fund, 311 E. Walnut Ave., Gastonia 28054
Ada P. Goodwin
GASTONIA — Ada Pauline Goodwin, 92, 2330 Elizabeth Circle, died Aug. 12, 1999, at Rehabilitation and Health Center. She was a native of Gaston, daughter of the late Quincy Leroy and Francis Bolick Stewart, wife of the late Auther Franklin Goodwin, mother of the late Charles Richard Goodwin Sr., sister of the late Clyde, Paul and Dick Stewart, preceded in death by a grandchild, member of Stanley Gospel Church, Stanley. SURVIVORS: Son, Edgar Eugene Goodwin, Gastonia; daughters, Betty G. Grindstaff, Gastonia, Bobbie Faye and Mary Ann Goodwin, of the home; sister, Ruth Crisp, Landust; ten grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel, Rev. Dickie Spargo BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home PALLBEARERS: Eddie, Eric, Mark, and Ricky Goodwin, Mickey and Ronnie Grindstaff MEMORIALS: Alzheimer’s Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 28215
Virginia C. Hoffman
GASTONIA — Virginia Cook Hoffman, 72, 706 Bessemer City Road, died Aug. 13, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late John A. and Florence Bumgardner Cook, wife of the late James Hoffman, preceded in death by foster parent Charlie Crotts, member of Unity Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Ted J. and Deborah Hoffman, Gastonia; grandson, Christopher L. Hoffman; foster mother, Arro Crotts, Casar; foster brothers, A.C. Crotts, Ikard, Dwight Crotts, Lawndale; foster sisters, Williard Walker and Carol Crotts, Casar, Brenda Jones, Shelby FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Unity Baptist Church, Rev. Larry Bostian VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Unity Baptist Church, 402 N. Myrtle School Road, Gastonia 28052
Carrie Adams
GASTONIA — Evangelist Carrie Belle Collins "Tiny" Adams, 49, 508 N. Broad St., died Aug. 10, 1999, at home. She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late Scott Collins, member of Faith Chapel F.B.H. Church, served as district evangelist, president of the mission, choir member, usher, junior mother, district choir member, kitchen committee, previous first lady of St. Hannah F.B.H. Church. SURVIVORS: Husband, Rev. Alexander Adams, of the home; sons, Tony L. Collins, Lamark and Kenny Adams, Gastonia; mother, Annie L. Collins, Rock Hill, S.C.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evangelist Geraldine and Isaac Smith, Rock Hill, S.C., Pearline C. and Bishop Perry Huitt, Mary G. and Larry Watson, Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Johnny J. Collins, Florida, Bobby L. and Sue Collins, Providence, Va., Scott Collins Jr., Ernest P. and Ethel Lee Collins, Gastonia, Gary Collins, Charlotte; grandchildren, Quinton Adams, Whitney Collins, Princeston Adams, Amiracle Adams, Gastonia FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, New Mills Chapel F.B.H. Church, Elder A.J. Lindsay, Rev. Larry Watson BURIAL: Hollywood Cemetery VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, church ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Clel Ridley
GASTONIA — Clel Ridle, 68, 902 Home Trail, died Aug. 13, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He attended Bradley United Methodist Church and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. SURVIVORS: Wife of 45 years, Trula Ridley; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Bruce Bradley, June and Phil Hall, Linda and Mark Bennett, Gastonia; brother, R.L. Ridley, Newfoundland, Penn.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 4 p.m. Sunday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Hal Schwantes VISITATION: Family will receive friends at the home MEMORIALS: Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1425 W. Franklin Blvd. ARRANGEMENTS: McLean and Son Funeral Home
Betty D. Huffman
GASTONIA — Betty D. Huffman, 72, died Aug. 13, 1999, at the home of her daughter. She was a native of Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Mary Daughterty, wife of the late James Kenneth Huffman, retired owner and operator Boulevard Beauty Salon after 40 years, member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-laws, Alice and Frank Kessler, Raleigh, Judith and Jerry Minnicks, Gastonia; sister, Eleanor Forbes, Gastonia; grandchildren and spouses, Stephen and Beverly Tessener, Rock Hill, S.C., Jennifer and David Groce, Waco, Texas; nieces and nephews, Trish, Phil and Ashley Tate, Kristin and Trey McGarity, Karen, Ronnie, Ryan and Lauren Wilkins, Jim, Rita, Kyle and Brittany Forbes, Amy Johnson FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Bethesda United Methodist Church, Rev. Larry Rowell BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, McLean and Son Funeral Home PALLBEARERS: Jim Forbes, Ronnie Wilkins, Phil Tate, Wayne Houser, Chris Adams, Joe Rankin MEMORIALS: Bethesda United Methodist Church building fund, 3714 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28056
Martin Rowe Sr.
IRON STATION — Martin Rowe Sr., 42, 3182 Charmwood Lane, died Aug. 13, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Chicago, son of the late U.G. Rowe, Army veteran, member of Freewill Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Son, Martin Rowe Jr., Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; daughter, Angie Rowe, Pigeon Forge; mother, Dora Ann Asbury, Pigeon Forge; brothers, Robin G. and David G. Rowe, Iron Station, Kermit G. Rowe, Bessemer City; sister, Kitty Lynn Chaney, Stanley; stepsons, Jonathan and Adam Hicks, McAdenville; step-daughter, Frances Hicks, McAdenville; step-sisters, Martha Fisth, Stanley, Patricia Chaney, Oak Ridge, Tenn., Didi, Tammy, Melissa, Jolene and Dorie Udisky, Richmond, Tenn.; step-brothers, L.D. Chaney, Iron Station, Joey Udisky, Richmond; two grandchildren FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Lincolnton, Pastor Doug King, Minister Ronnie Comer BURIAL: Hollybrook Cemetery VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
Margaret Phillips
BESSEMER CITY — Margaret Phillips, 77, 1950 Besstown Road, died Aug. 13, 1999, at Brian Center Health and Retirement. She was a native of Gaston, daughter of the late Haskell and Orbell Clark Davis, sister of the late Dewey Davis and Beatrice Shook, member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Husband, Edward Phillips, of the home; stepmother, Lois Davis, Bessemer City; sons, Kenneth L., Vernon A. and David H. Phillips, Bessemer City; daughter, Evelyn P. McClure, Bessemer City, brothers, Paul T. Davis, Bessemer City, Rufus L. Davis, Stanley, Plato H. Davis, Gastonia; sister, Mable D. Colvin, Bessemer City; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 p.m. Monday, Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Fred High VISITATION: 7-8 p.m. Sunday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel PALLBEARERS: Church members
