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Douglas B. Johnson
BELMONT — Douglas Baines Johnson, 71, 301 Craig St., Mount Holly, formerly of 11 Vesta St., Belmont, died June 4, 2000, at Woodlawn Haven Rest Home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Archie Allen and Maude Brown Johnson, member of Park Street United Methodist Church, Belmont.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Joyce Auten Mims, Belmont; niece, Melanie Auten Pearson, Belmont; nephew and spouse, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Maurice Auten, Stanley; great-nieces, Tara A. and Olivia Eagle, Salisbury, Sabrina N. Cone, Harriet M. Pearson, Belmont, Audra L. Auten, Stanley; great-nephews, Robert William Blake Cone, Cary, Shan M. and Trace J. Auten, Stanley
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Held Tuesday, Park Street United Methodist Church, Rev. Robert V. Dodd
BURIAL: Private at a later date
MEMORIALS: Park Street United Methodist Church, 120 Park St., Belmont 28012
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
James C. Helms
LOWELL — James Carl Helms, 81, 206 W. Second St., died June 4, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Chester, S.C., son of the late James C. and Margaret Bowles Helms, Army veteran of World War II, retired from Pharr Yarns, McAdenville.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Mike Helms, Melbourne, Fla., Ron Helms, Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Thursday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Douglas Walker, military rites by the Last Man’s Club of Gastonia
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Mary Lee Camp
EATON RAPIDS, Mich. — Mary Lee Camp, 70, died June 3, 2000, at a Lansing Hospital.
She was a native of Shelby, daughter of the late Shelton and Barbara Lee Davis Cabiness, worked at the Home Port Restaurant, former manager of Econ-O-Wash Laundry, founding member of Island City Baptist Church, former member of Rebekah Sunshine Lodge 142.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 47 years, James; children, Laura (Vernie) Miller, Diane Oberlin, James Camp Jr., Brian Camp, Deborah (David) Lynch, Caroyll Camp; sisters, Beuna Kirby, Jane (J.V.) Weaver; brothers, Wilbur and Paul (Pauline) Cabiness; sisters-in-law, Viola and Daisy Cabiness; grandchildren, Denny and David Miller, Jeffrey and Michelle Oberlin, Christina Johnson, Benjamin, Daniel, Timmy, Clifford, Robert and Scott Camp, Chandra and Joshua Lynch; great-grandchildren, Tracie, Marcus, Christopher and Keisha Miller, Jacob and Tyler Oberlin-Scott, Clorissa Oberlin; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Guy, Elmo and Eubert Cabiness; son, Dwight Camp; daughter-in-law, Tammy Miller; grandson, Michael Miller; sisters-in-law, Lois and Estiline Cabiness; brother-in-law, Clyde Kirby
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Shelby
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby
MEMORIALS: Eaton Community Hospice, P.O. Box 636, Charlotte, Mich. 48813
John Lee Gilliam
ROANOKE, Va. — John Lee Gilliam, 87, formerly of Gastonia, died June 4, 2000.
He was a graduate of Riverside Military Academy, Hollywood, Fla., Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, member of Lowell Masonic Lodge, owner-operator of Modern Dry Cleaners, Gastonia, for more than 35 years.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 52 years, Odessa Alexander Gilliam; son and daughter-in-law, Marvin Lee and Jessie Gilliam, Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Anna Marie Gilliam and Philip Agee, Roanoke; grandchildren, D. Hope Gilliam Dudding, Goodview, Va., Annette Gilliam Nicely, Roanoke, Tracie Agee Dooley, A. Leahann Agee, Salem, Va., Ronnie Howard Agee, Norfolk, Va.; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. today, Roanoke, Rev. George M. Pearson Jr.
BURIAL: 5 p.m. today, Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia, Rev. John Bridges; family will meet at McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia, at 4:30 p.m.
MEMORIALS: Building Fund at Southview United Methodist Church, 3537 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019 or to Veterans of Foreign Wars
ARRANGEMENTS: Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia
Ann H. Nivens
YORK, S.C. — Ann Hogue Nivens, 66, 314 Simrill Ave., died June 6, 2000, at home.
She was a native of York County, daughter of the late Robert L. Hogue, member of Clover United Methodist Church, retired packer at Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Co.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Edger D. Nivens, York; mother, Clara R. Hogue, Clover, S.C.; son, Robby Nivens, York; daughter, Tamra Nivens West, Chester, S.C.; brother, Harry Hogue, Clover; sisters, Sue Hogue Wallace, Greer, S.C., Kay Hogue Petty, Clover; two grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, Rose Hill Cemetery, Rev. Randy Gardner
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Bratton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: York Rescue Squad, Roosevelt St., York 29745, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 236, York 29745, Purity Presbyterian Church, Wylie St., Chester, S.C.
William J. Davis
CLOVER, S.C. — William Joseph Davis, 74, 150 Beaver Springs Lane, died June 5, 2000, at Beverly Health Care, Rock Hill, S.C.
He was a native of Ashe County, son of the late Unis and Callie Cox Davis, Navy veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Patricia Ann Kennedy Davis; daughters, Sue E. Merrill, Denver, Colorado, Shirley Ann Wiles, Arthurdale, W.V.; sons, William J. Davis, Jr., Gastonia, John E. Davis, Clover, S.C.; brothers, Norman and Willey Davis, California; sister, Pauline Robinson, California; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; special friends and caregivers, Nathan Campbell, Margaret Johnson, Irene, Pat and David at Beverly Care Center
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 7 p.m. Wednesday, M.L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
Peggy L. Culp
BELMONT — Peggy Long Culp, 62, died June 6, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
She was a native of Union County, daughter of the late Curtis J. and Kate Kelley Hilton, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, T.J. Culp, Belmont; daughters, Karen C. Heath, Carolina Beach, Edwina L. "Pinky" Williams, Tabitha L. Schlappich, Monroe; stepson, Gary Edward Long, Charlotte; stepdaughter, Thomasina C. Sloop, West Palm Beach, Fla.; brothers, Jerry, Jimmy and Larry Hilton, Monroe, Richard Hilton, Kannapolis; sister, Bobbie H. Jones, Belmont; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Arnold Mack Hilton; sister, Linda H. Hilton
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Lakeland Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Davis Funeral Home, Monroe
EARL TAYLOR
VALE — Robert Earl Taylor, 75, 144 Hwy. 274, died June 5, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Roy Lee and Crayel Greenhill Taylor, worked for C.D. Spangler Construction, retired from Seth Lumber Co. and Piedmont Components, member of Hull’s Grove Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Helen Johnson Taylor; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jimi Taylor, Atlanta; daughter and friend, Teresa T. Morgan and Bud Pendleton, Vale; daughter and son-in-law, Janet T. and Steve Gantt, Vale; sister, Geraldine Leonhardt, Vale; grandchildren and spouses, Geety and Malinda Gantt, Rena G. and Daren Reep, Joel T. Morgan, Leisa Taylor; great-granddaughters, Grace Gantt, Bailey Reep
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Mary Ponese Taylor; brother, Max Taylor; sister, Marie DiCiaccio
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, Stamey Funeral Home, Rev. Marcus Redding
BURIAL: Hull’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 1526, Lincolnton 28092
J.D. Turner Sr.
SHELBY — J.D. Turner Sr., 87, 1856 S. Lafayette St., died June 6, 2000, at Hospice of Wendover.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Claude and Minnie Hovis Turner, husband of the late Myrtle Russ Turner, retired textile worker and cattle dealer, member of Zoar Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, J.D. and Mary Jo Turner Jr., Shelby; sister, Eva Langston, Silsbee, Texas; grandchildren, Viola and Charles Williamson, Amelia and John Hamrick, Jerry and Lisa Turner; great-grandchildren, Dwayne and Cotie Turner
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery, Dr. Marvin Gobble, Rev. Jake Gales
VISITATION: 6-7 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Zoar Baptist Church Building Fund, 1740 S. Lafayette St., Shelby 28152, or to Hospice of Wendover, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150
William C. Cochran
GROVER — William Calloway "Wade" Cochran, 73, 220 Beef St., died June 6, 2000, at Hospice of Cleveland County.
He was a native of Swain County, son of the late Harrison and Nancy Higdan Cochran, loom operator, Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theatre as an instructor cook and baker, preached at Pine Street Baptist Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Johnny and Jimmy Cochran, Gastonia; daughters, April C. Wilson, of the home, Thelma Jean Phillips, Gastonia; sister, Willie Belle Goforth, Gastonia; grandchildren, April Michele Nanny, Gastonia, "J.R." Cochran, Derek Wilson, Grover; great-grandchildren, Christina Danielle and Stephanie Cheyanne Nanny, Gastonia
FUNERAL: Private
ARRANGEMENTS: Lutz-Austell Funeral Home
