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Fay V. Lyon
FORT MILL, S.C. — Fay Marie Vines Lyon, 73, North Sutton Road, died June 15, 2000, at Beverly Health Care Center, Rock Hill, S.C. She was a native of Huntsville, Ala., daughter of the late Solomon and Rose Vines, wife of the late Charles Lyon, served for 15 years as a secretary for Riverview Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the Winnie Baker Circle, sang in the choir.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Butch Lyon, Fort Mill, Keith Lyon, York, S.C., Jeffrey Lyon, Rock Hill; daughter, Brenda L. Heath, Fort Mill; sister, Dorothy Rector, Mount Dora, Fla.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Riverview Presbyterian Church, Rev. Barry Lambert, Dr. Jim McGill
BURIAL: Grandview Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Wolfe Funeral Home, other times at the home of Brenda Heath, 1615 Harris Road, Fort Mill, condolence messages may be sent to wolfefuneral@fmtc.net
MEMORIALS: Riverview Presbyterian Church, 124 N. Sutton Road, Fort Mill 29715, or to The Gideons, P.O. Box 314, Fort Mill 29716
Noah H. Long
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Noah H. "Jack Lovelace" Long, 72, 7128 Fairfax Ave., died June 15, 2000, at home. He was a native of Rutherford County, son of the late Zeb and Essie Lovelace Long, reared by the late John and Addie Lovelace, Army veteran of World War II, of the Baptist faith, former deacon, heavy equipment operator for a construction company.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Patricia Daves Long; daughters, Myra Hines, Chesnee, S.C., Gay Greer, Boiling Springs, S.C.; sisters, Mary Baugham, Newton, Mae Rudisill, Morganton, Ethel Gillespie, Boiling Springs, Dot Condrey, Ellenboro, Mary Hawks, Springfield, Ill.; grandchildren, Chris Clavenna, Boiling Springs, Patrick Evatt, Spartanburg, Johnathan Evatt, Baltimore, Md.; four great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Baptist Church, Revs. Stan Parris, Rodney Howard; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before the service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church
MEMORIALS: Regional Hospice Service, 120 Heyward Ave., Suite 3000, Spartanburg 29302, or Mobil Meals, P.O. Box 461, Spartanburg 29302
ARRANGEMENTS: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
Dr. Sidney D. Mitchell
STATESVILLE — Dr. Sidney Darrell Mitchell, 44, 227 Mitchell St., Atlanta, formerly of Statesville, died June 12, 2000 in Atlanta. He was a native of Iredell County, graduate of Statesville High School, Gardner Webb College, received masters from East Carolina University, doctorate from UNC-Greensboro, member of Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges, Pastor of St. Barnabas MCC, Macon, Ga., organist of Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church, Atlanta, professor of music at Morris Brown College, senior instructor of voice and piano at RPM Beatles Music Studios Inc.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Sidney and Peggy White Mitchell, Statesville; brother, Joel Todd Mitchell, Statesville; sister, Carol Mitchell Love, Ranlo; half-brother, Jessie Leroy Glass, Hudson
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hebron Baptist Church, Rev. Jay Neely, music by Keith Mozingo, Sheryl Jones, Carl Studdard, Angel Blacker
BURIAL: Iredell Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Save the Music, c/o First MCC Darrell Mitchell Memorial Fund, First MCC of Atlanta, 1379 Tullie Road, Atlanta 30329
Rev. Jordan D. Gladden Sr.
CHARLOTTE — Rev. Dr. Jordan D. Gladden Sr., 90, 4236 Dinglewood Ave., died June 12, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital. He was a graduate of Clinton Jr. College, Johnson C. Smith University, attended Hood Theological Seminary, retired minister of the Western North Carolina Conference of the AME Zion Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary J. Gladden; son, Jordan D. "Marvie" Gladden Jr., Akron, Ohio; daughter, Rosemary Gladden, Charlotte; granddaughter, Linda Taylor, Akron; grandson, Jordan D. Gladden III, Charlotte; great-granddaughter, Ilea Taylor, Akron; nieces and spouse, Gesele and Eddie Ponder, Akron, Denise Riley, Texas; great-nieces, Nicole and Courtney Ponder, Akron; great-nephews, Timothy Gladden, Charlotte, Jovan Gladden, Houston; sister-in-law, Mae Gladden, Akron; first cousin and spouse, Joe and Carolyn Featherstone, Chester, S.C.; family friends, Celeste Wilson, Tesha Crockett, Julius and Mary Franklin, Charlotte
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Saturday, Little Rock AME Zion Church, Rev. Dr. James Samuel
BURIAL: Gethsemane Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: One hour before service, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Long and Son Mortuary Service
Annie M. Farnsworth
MATTHEWS — Annie Mae Farnsworth, 87, 600 Fullwood Lane, formerly of Cherryville, died June 14, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Colonel and Violet Sneed Martin, wife of the late Furman Blanton Farnsworth, a homemaker, member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, Cherryville, Sunday school teacher and pianist for Beginners Sunday school class.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Nelta Ann Farnsworth, Charlotte; brother, Garland Martin, Kings Mountain; sisters, Dorothy Sellers, Cherryville, Jeanette Neill, High Point; grandchildren, Richard B. Farris, Kings Mountain, Cynthia Farris Mohren, Charlotte, Timothy P. Farris, Lake Wylie, S.C.; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild preceded in death BY: Grandchild, Kimberly Farris Deitz
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Cherryville, Rev. Philip Deitz, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home, Cherryville
MEMORIALS: Alzheimer’s Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 28215 or Shady Grove Baptist Church, 3242 Tryon Courthouse Road, Cherryville 28021
Margaret E. Shipton
SALISBURY — Margaret Estes Shipton, 86, died June 14, 2000, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Columbia, S.C., daughter of the late Evelyn McDonald and James Dillard Estes, wife of the late Rev. C. Lee Shipton, educated in Columbia, S.C. schools and the University of South Carolina, teacher in various school systems, taught in Stanly, Iredell and Alexander counties, Kannapolis City schools, member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Rockwell, WELCA, Arthur Shipton Sunday School Class, Home Demonstration Club for 70 years.
SURVIVORS: Son, Paul Shipton, Salisbury; daughter, Ann Marie Lentz, Gastonia; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren preceded in death BY: Daughter, Lois Evelyn Shipton
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. today, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rockwell, Rev. Bruce Sheeks
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: After service, the church
MEMORIALS: Higher Educational Fund, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2070 Emmanuel Church Road, Rockwell 28138
ARRANGEMENTS: Lyerly Funeral Home
Edna C. Ramsey
SHARON, S.C. — Edna Childers "Bleasie" Ramsey, 86, formerly of Ramsey Road, died June 15, 2000, at White Oak Manor, York, S.C. She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late Frank and Ella Smith Childers, wife of the late Harry A. Ramsey, attended Blairsville School, former employee of Lockhart Mills, member of Hickory Grove Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Hazel C. Loveday, Lockhart, S.C.; stepmother, Martha Childers, Clinton, S.C.; half brothers, Edward, Lonnie and Furman Childers, Clinton
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Woodlawn Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rev. Roger Nix
MEMORIALS: Activities Fund, White Oak Manor, 111 S. Congress St., York, S.C. 29745
ARRANGEMENTS: York Funeral Home, York
James A. Suttles
KINGS MOUNTAIN - James Abraham Suttles, 72, 816 Grace St., died June 15, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Waynesville, son of the late Frank and Faye Ruff Suttles, husband of the late Edna Mandy Medford Suttles, supervisor for Rauch Industries, member of Seventh Day Adventist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Sheila Suttles, McAdenville, Janice Martin, Kings Mountain; son, James Suttles, Kings Mountain; brother, Joe Ray Suttles, Waynesville; sister, Frances Mills Greene, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, William E. Martin Jr., James David Suttles. April Dawn Martin, Kings Mountain; great-granddaughter, Hidi Edna Greene, Kings Mountain
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Cleveland Funeral Services, Shelby, Rev. David Chapman, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: 3:30 p.m. Monday, Maple Grove Cemetery, Waynesville
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Cleveland Funeral Services
Mae Sorrels Beam
CHERRYVILLE — Mae Sorrels Beam, 96, 3355 Eaker Road, died June 16, 2000, at Carolina Care Center. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Ed and Dora Hoyle Sorrels, wife of the late Junius Ray Beam, owner of Ray Beam’s Grocery, Flay, with 35 years of service, member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, graduate of Cherryville High School, attended Lenoir Rhyne College, Hickory, taught school at Sugar Hill.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Sue Beam, Cherryville; sister, Velma Shuford, South Carolina; grandchildren, J. Mark Beam, Vale, Noel Howard, Cary, Lacy Hoffman, Greenville, S.C., Tammy Knowles, Crouse, Teddi Jenks, Lincolnton; eight grandchildren preceded in death BY: Son, Rev. Keith Beam; sister, Edna Sorrels
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, Rev. John Stien, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, 2741 N.C. Highway 274, Cherryville 28021
Johnnie G. Boggs
CHERRYVILLE — Johnnie Garrison Boggs, 71, 1012 Ranbar St., died June 14, 2000, at home. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late John and Gertie Lee Garrison Boggs, retired long-line driver from Carolina Freight Carriers Corp. after 30-1/2 years of service, member of Second Baptist Church of Cherryville, Navy veteran of World War II and Korean Conflict.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy M. Boggs; sons, Johnnie Garrison Boggs Jr., Lincolnton, Lacey C. and Willie B. Allen, Fairfax, S.C.; daughters, Patricia Boggs, Lincolnton, Diane Rippy, Gastonia, Diane Hadwin, Sycamore, S.C.; brother, Frank Boggs, Mount Holly; sisters, Fleta Harrill, Bryte Lutz, Ethel Wilkinson, Lincolnton, Beatrice Buckner, Belmont, Gladys Biggerstaff, Goldsboro; grandchildren, Dawn Rippy, Rebecca Boggs, Ian Sanders, Vanden Allen, Mike Boggs; great-grandchild, Taylor Boggs
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Second Baptist Church, Rev. Keith Love, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Second Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Fund, 201 Houser St., Cherryville 28021
ARRANGEMENTS: Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home
Fred L. Hopper
LAWTON, Okla. — SSG (Ret.) Fred L. Hopper, 43, of Lawton, died June 14, 2000, at home. He was a native of Boiling Springs, son of the late Boyce and Carrie Dillingham Hopper, 1974 graduate of Burns High School, Kings Mountain, on active duty in the Army for 20 years, awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle bar, attended Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church, member of the Eskridge Grove Baptist Church, Shelby, Masonic Lodge, Lions Club, employed as customer Service Representative at Wal-Mart Branch of City National Bank.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Rosie Locklin; sons, Marquis and Quavis Locklin, the home; daughter, Tia Petty, Atlanta; brother, Larry Hopper, Kings Mounatin; adopted brothers, Thomas Thompson, Shelby, Darryl Ellis, Hollywood, Fla.; sisters, Debra Morgan, Valarie Coleman, Kings Mountain, Pat McCaskill, Gastonia; adopted sisters, Brenda Jeter, Shelby, Vanessa Gentry, Winston Salem; aunt, Theodosia Lawrence, Belwood
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. today, Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home, Rev. Turner; 2 p.m. Wednesday Eskridge Baptist Church, Shelby
BURIAL: Wednesday, Eskridge Grove Cemetery, Eskridge Grove
VISITATION: 1:30 today, church
MEMORIALS: Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, Artirial Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla.
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: Withrow’s Funeral Home
Jean Helton
BELMONT - Jean Elizabeth Hyde Helton, 92, of Stanley Total Living Center, formerly of Belmont, died June 16, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Swain County, daughter of the late Benjamin Wesley and Florence Penland Hyde, wife of the late Victor Franklin Helton, retired from Sterling Spinning/Pharr Yarns after 25 years of service, longtime member of First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Brenda Sue Mitchem Helton, Belmont; sisters, Ruth Walker, Maud Ogle; grandchildren and spouses, Christopher Roger Helton and Nancy Dunn, Fort Worth, Texas, Kevin Matthew and Mendy Hockett Helton, Boiling Springs, Heather Melissa Helton, Belmont preceded in death BY: Sisters, Annie Della Hyde Sherrill, Winnie Pauline Branton, Billie Hyde Gheen; brothers, Marcus Ervin, Lofton Butler and Horace Lee Hyde
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rev. Robert Baker
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: One hour before service, church
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church, c/o Fellowship Hall Renovation Fund, 23 N. Central Ave., Belmont 28012
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Lisa C. Campbell
CHARLOTTE — Lisa Cornwell Campbell, 37, of Charlotte, died June 15, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center. She was a native of Hickory, daughter of the late Fred L. Cornwell Sr. attended Hickory High School, Fisk University, employed with US Airways.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Dorian Campbell, the home; mother, Annie Cornwell, Fayetteville; brothers and sister-in-law, Paul and Fred Cornwell Jr., William D. and Lucia Cornwell, Hickory; sister and brother-in-law, Linda C. and LaWayne Whitfield, Fayetteville; nieces and nephews, William and Christopher Cornwell, Hickory, Crystal, Whitney, Lanel and Beverly Whitfield
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 3 p.m. Sunday, Whithrow’s Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, Elder William Workman
BURIAL: Web Memorial Cemetery, Shelby
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home; family has dedicated a messageboard at www.ihaveissues.com for family and friends
Shirley B. Grant
MOUNT HOLLY - Shirley Ann Beal Grant, 62, 367 Lanier Ave., died June 20, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Willie and Naomi Kelly Beal, a homemaker, owned and operated with her husband Fisherman’s Net Fish Camp, co-founder of Works of Faith Holiness Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Jim Grant; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Ronnie Quinn, Mount Holly; sons, James Robert Sr. and William H. Grant Sr., Mount Holly; grandchildren, James Robert Jr., William H. Jr. and Tasha Nicole Grant, Ronald Eugene Quinn II
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. today, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Rev. Harold Blankenship
INTERMENT: Hillcrest Gardens CONDOLENCES: For the family may be sent to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
James R. Dickerson
KINGS MOUNTAIN - James Ray Dickerson, 75, 239 Oak Grove Road, died June 20, 2000, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Ezekial Martin and Clara Sawyer Dickerson, member of Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church, Dallas, World War II Navy veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mildred Lee Pressley Dickerson; stepmother, Catherine White Dickerson, Bessemer City; sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Patsy Dickerson, Kings Mountain, David and Debra Dickerson, the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Dan Barrett, Carolina Beach, Janice and John Bayless, Shirley Hughes and fiancee William Fraback, Kings Mountain, brother, Calvin Dickerson, Stanley; sisters, Clara Hampton, Ruby Burkett, Gastonia, Roma Bumgardner, Bessemer City; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren preceded in death BY: Two sisters, one brother
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church, Dallas, Revs. Don Tindall, Dean Bridges
BURIAL: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain
VISITATION: At the home today and Friday
PALLBEARERS: Kevin Brown, Wayne Dickerson, Ronnie L. Hughes, Bruce Jones, Gerald Smith, Randy Winkler
MEMORIALS: Mountain View Freewill Baptist Church building fund, 620 W. Catawba Ave., Mount Holly 28120
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
