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Blanche E. Magness
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Blanche Eaker Magness, 87, 13000 Freemanville Road, formerly of Shelby, died June 3, 2000, at Mariner Health, Atlanta.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Clyve and Docia Falls Eaker, wife of the late James Everette Magness, Sr., co-owner of Magness Market and Magness Produce, member of Extension Department of First Baptist Church, TEL Sunday school class.
SURVIVORS: Son, James Everette Magness Jr., of the home; nieces, Jean W. Ledbetter, Brenda Mitchem, Shelby; grandchildren, James E. Magness III, Bebe Daher, David Butler Jr., Atlanta; great-grandchildren, David Butler III, Brannon Williams, Atlanta
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Evelyn Reid, Polly E. Walker
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lutz-Austell Funeral Home, Shelby, Dr. Robert Canoy
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery, Shelby
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
Sandra B. Long
GASTONIA — Sandra Yvonne Brommer Long, 51, 2900 Union Road, died June 4, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Robert Brommer, graduate of Gastonia High School, a homemaker, attended Redeemer Lutheran Church, Gloria Dei site.
SURVIVORS: Son, Jason Matthew Long, Gastonia; daughter, Tammy Raquel Brommer, Gastonia; mother, Grace Scruggs Brommer, Gastonia; brothers and sister-in-law, Danny and Michael Brommer, James and Donna Brommer, Gastonia; sisters and brother-in-law, Melinda Ann Brommer, Debra Brommer and Roger McClure, Gastonia; grandchildren, Josh Brommer, Amanda Long
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 4 p.m. today, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Gloria Dei site, Revs. Steve Johnson, James Dumond
VISITATION: One hour before service, church, other times at the home of Grace Brommer, 1154 W. Airline Ave.
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Sharon M. Gadson
GASTONIA — Sharon Vernelle McLaughlin Gadson, 39, 2661 Braeburn Court, Apt. E, died June 1, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.
She was a native of Monroe, La., employed as a division manager, member of Springfield Memorial Baptist Church, Stanley.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Willie J. Gadson, Stanley; stepdaughter, Victoria A. Gadson, Stanley; mother, Zenobia Winfrey McLaughlin, Baltimore, Md.; father, Dr. Wayman B. McLaughlin, Winston-Salem; sisters, Zenobia B. McLaughlin, Baltimore, Cynthia M. Lyons (Gould), Winston-Salem, Phyllis M. Wright (Brian), Orlando, Fla., Beryl M. Miller (Larry), Charlotte; brother, Wayman B. McLaughlin Jr. (Jacqueline), Knoxville, Tenn.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Springfield Memorial Baptist Church, Stanley, Rev. Theodore Armstrong
BURIAL: 10 a.m. Friday, Evergreen Cemetery, Winston-Salem
VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, the church
MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society Research Fund, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 2211, Charlotte 28202
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia
Annie S. Catching
GASTONIA — Annie Faye Sherrill Catching, 76, Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation Center, died June 3, 2000.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Denver
QUIET HOUR: 2:30-3 p.m. today, the church
BURIAL: Church cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: Bryant-Lytle-Young Funeral Home, Mooresville
Joyce M. Forsyth
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Joyce Martin Forsyth, 71, 4529 3rd Ave. N., died June 6, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Kathleen Plyler and W.T. Martin, graduate of Gastonia High School, Gardner Webb College and Furman University.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 48 years, Hugh Forsyth; son and daughter-in-law, John "Skipper" and Kathy Forsyth, Tallahassee, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy Jane F. and Walter Eustis, St. Petersburg; grandchildren, Rebekka, Emily, Anna and David Eustis, St. Petersburg, Christy, Joanna and John Forsyth, Tallahassee; sisters and brother-in-law, Thelda M. Austin, Patricia Martin and Roger Long, Gastonia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe Wray and Ruth W. Martin, Raleigh, J.E. "Jim" and Katy Martin, Albemarle; sister-in-law, Colleen S. Martin, Belmont; 11 nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, W.A. "Dub" Martin
MEMORIAL SERVICE: To be held at later date
MEMORIALS: Charity of donor’s choice
Laura Janet Falls
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Laura Janet Falls, 96, 160 Patterson Road, died June 5, 2000, at White Oak Manor.
She was a native of Kings Mountain, daughter of the late Alvin Price and Sarah Elizabeth Patterson Falls, public school teacher for 42 years, president and best all around debater of the Aycock Society at Kings Mountain’s Central High School, received teaching degree from Winthrop College, studied at UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Tennessee, Asheville Teacher’s College, Appalachian State University and The Sorbonne in Paris, taught French and History, coached drama, readings and debate at Mooresboro for 11 years and Charlotte for 17 years, taught sixth grade in Gastonia for two years and at North School for 12 years, life member of Alpha Delta Kappa international honorary teacher’s sorority, member of Shelby’s Sigma Chapter for 12 years and Beta Chi Chapter for 18 years, 25-year member of Thursday Afternoon Book Club, member of Central United Methodist Church, taught Sally Fulton Bible Class for 10 years, chairperson of Commissions on Missions and Committee on History and Records, secretary-treasurer of Circle 1, Vacation Bible School teacher, served on History Committee, wrote history of the church and the United Methodist Women, visited Bible lands in the Middle East and mission fields in West Indies, attended mission school at Pfeiffer College, speaker for various church organizations, authored and published family memoirs, The Falls of Oaklawn.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Alvin Hugh Falls, Kings Mountain; 45 nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Lenora Falls, Eunice Falls Ware; brothers, Butler, Wade, Cyrus, Rufus, Coman and Carl Falls
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Central United Methodist Church, Rev. Harrison Hinson
INTERMENT: El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Harris Funeral Home, other times at the home of Hugh Falls, 160 Patterson Road
MEMORIALS: Central United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 37, Kings Mountain 28086
Gary D. German
GASTONIA — Gary Dean German, 57, 1708 Belmar Drive, died June 4, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Edgar Julian German, worked as a truck driver for Tom Woods Trucking, Stanley, attended Dallas Church of God, Dallas.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Janie Flowers German, Gastonia; daughters, Leisa Deal, Gastonia, Lynn Morgan, Charlotte; brother, Terry German, Supply; sister, Barbara Alexander, Gastonia; grandson, Michael Deal, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, McLean Funeral Directors, Rev. Danny Shortridge
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, 1229 Greenwood Cliff, Suite 109, Charlotte 28204
Edward A. Gregory Sr.
CHARLOTTE — Edward Allen "Ed" Gregory Sr., 67, 9400 Hickory Creek Road, died June 5, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center.
He was a native of Richmond, Va., son of the late Frazier Edward and Myrtle Allen Gregory, husband of the late Ida Mae Pembelton Gregory, retired from Industrial Truck, member of Pine Island Country Club, served on board of directors, lifetime instructor for Dale Carnegie Institute, Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Edward Jr. and Tracey Gregory; daughters and sons-in-law, Cassandra "Sandi" Lewis-Halterman and Larry Halterman, Richmond, Va., Rhonda and Mark Skasko, Locust, Sharon and Bobby Davis, Charlotte; sister, Adrian Carner, Los Angeles, Calif.; cousin, Cecil Whitehead, Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren; special friends from Richmond
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly, Rev. Steve McCameron
BURIAL: Forest Lawn West
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
Jettie W. Anderson
STATESVILLE — Jettie Galliher Whisnant Anderson, 83, 436 Fanjoy Road, died June 4, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Iredell County, daughter of the late Charles P. and Rhoda Jane Galliher, wife of the late Marvin L. Owens, Judson W. Whisnant and Dock D. Anderson.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis A. and Ruth Owens, Taylorsville, Lonnie C. and Doris Owens, Statesville, Leon H. and Mary Owens, Polkton, Larry D. and Shirley Owens, Conover; daughter, Shirley Hellard, Ellenboro; stepchildren and spouses, Beverly W. and Jack Farrar, Gastonia, Terry and Linda Whisnant, Irving, Texas, Frances A. and Carl Steele, Betty A. and Jack Wooten, Dewey L. Anderson, Cleveland; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Margaret Owens
FUNERAL: 5 p.m. today, Crystal Waters Baptist Church, Rev. Charles Jones
COMMITAL SERVICE: 3 p.m. Sunday, Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: After service, the church, other times at the home of Lonnie and Doris Owens, 426 Fanjoy Road
PALLBEARERS: Sons
MEMORIALS: Crystal Waters Baptist Church, 212 Shiloh Church Road, Statesville 28677
ARRANGEMENTS: Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home
VIOLA E. HOPE
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Viola Elizabeth "Vi" Hope, 81, formerly of 612 Clyde St., Cherryville, died June 4, 2000, at her daughter’s home in Spartanburg.
She was a native of Chester County, S.C., daughter of the late Henry and Julia Hinton Hope, member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, served on Usher Board, Senior Missionary Circle, former member ofGolden Harvesters Senior Citizens.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Gloria Hope and Ronald T. Graves, Spartanburg; grandsons, Derrick Preston Graves, Spartanburg, Corey Madison Graves, Charleston, S.C.; niece, Dorothy Oates, Cherryville; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Helen Nance, Julia Mae Moore; brothers, John, James and William Hope
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Zion Hill Baptist Church, Rev. Ronnie Stinson
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: At the home of Dorothy Oates, 611 Clyde St., Cherryville
ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony & White’s Funeral Service, Lincolnton
