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Lena Henkel
DENVER — Lena Dellinger Henkel, 94, Wexford House, formerly of Belmont, died July 23, 2000.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Junious T. and Vertie Sigmon Dellinger, wife of the late John William Henkel, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Son, John W. Henkel, Denver; daughter, Cecilia Digh, Ocean Isle Beach; brother, Troy Dellinger, Denver; sister, Katherine Helton, Lowesville; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sons, William R. and Joseph H. Henkel
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Hills Chapel United Methodist Church, Revs. Tony Matthews, Grady Faulk, Jerry Lowery, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Hills Chapel United Methodist Church, 988 S. Highway 16, Stanley 28164
James Thomas Ralph Morrow
GASTONIA — James Thomas Ralph Morrow, 73, 2007 Monticello Drive, died July 23, 2000, at Belaire Health Care Center.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Julius Lee and Nannie Campbell Morrow. He worked as auto service manager at Lytle Buick, served in the Marine Corps in World War II, a member of Lowell-Smyre United Methodist Church, Masonic Chapter 369, and Shriners Oasis.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Aleen Kendrick Morrow; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby Ray and Pansy Morrow, Belmont, Edward and Ora Lee Morrow, Seymour, Tenn.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Alice Day
VISITATION: 10 a.m. Wednesday, McLean Funeral Directors.
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28056, or Lowell-Smyre United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St., Lowell 28056
Betty Ann Curtis
SHELBY—Betty Ann Curtis, 61, 215 Lily St., died July 24, 2000 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
She was a native of Fredericksburg, Va, daughter of the late Earl Sullivan and Helen Monteith Sullivan Allen. She was a homemaker, member of First Wesleyan Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Joseph M. Curtis; sons, Earl Curtis, Stafford, Va, Rickey Lee Haley, Lillington; daughters, Alice Perry, Fredericksburg, Va, Tina Lee Haley, Kings Mountain, Teresa Valadez, Gastonia; stepson, Joseph Curtis, Fredericksburg; stepdaughters Carol Gumpert and Rita Faye Miller, Fredericksburg; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Ron Lee Haley; daughter, Pamela Sue Curtis
FUNERAL: 1 p.m., Wednesday, Clay-Barnette Chapel, Rev. Clarence Williams
VISITATION: Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
Edward Murphy
CHERRYVILLE — Edward Murphy, 80, 700 Self St., died July 23, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Hartsville, S.C., son of the late Oliver and Carrie Nedham Murphy, member of Oak Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, a retired dry wall finisher, World War II Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Friend of 17 years, Ida Roseboro, Cherryville; nieces, Sarah Young, Elizabeth Hooks, Paulette Glenn, Washington, Carreanna Exum, Upper Marlboro, Md.; nephews, Harrington and Eathen Hooks, Washington, Donald Murphy, Raleigh
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oak Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Rev. Walter Adams
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: An hour before service, church, other times at 614 S. Mountain St., Cherryville
ARRANGEMENTS: Ebony & White Funeral Home
MARY ELIZABETH WEBB ODOM
LOWELL — Mary Elizabeth Webb Odom, 62, 106 Kenworthy St., died July 21, 2000, at the intersection of N.C. Highway 7 and Philips Street, Lowell.
She was a native of Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late James R. Webb, Sr. and Selma Turner Webb. She was a homemaker and member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Lowell.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Sam Odom; daughters, Rhonda Odom, Lowell, Cara O. Reid (Franklin), Mount Holly; sisters, Bernice McKee, Magee Morrow (Clyde), Cora Morrow, Charlotte; brothers, Rev. James R. Webb, Charlotte, Harry Webb, Mexico City, Mexico; grandchildren, Demeko Odom, Cheeontah Howard, Mercedes Reid; and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m., Wednesday, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Rev. Thomas Gillispie
BURIAL: Local cemetery
VISITATION: 2:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Nell H. Grier
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Nell H. Grier, 77, died July 17, 2000, at her residence.
She was a native of Bedford, Va., daughter of the late Oscar and Eddie Key Hatcher, wife of the late Ret. Col. John C. Grier, former teacher with Ft. Benning Education Center, member of Main Post Protestant Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Barbara Grier, Signal Mountain, Tenn.; sisters, Lucille H. Waldron, Bedford, Nancy H. Lambert, Roanoke, Va.; sisters-in-law and spouse, Virginia Grier, Mr. and Mrs. Stowe Wyant, Charlotte
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Jack and Glen Hatcher
FUNERAL: Held July 20, Main Post Protestant Chapel
BURIAL: Main Post Cemetery, Fort Benning, Ga.
ARRANGEMENTS: Striffler-Hamby Mortuary
Grace Robinson Rawlins
RICHMOND, Va. — Grace Robinson Rawlins, 79, 3636 Springberry Place, formerly of Gastonia, died July 24, 2000, at University Park Nursing Home.
She was a native of Murphy.
ARRANGEMENTS: Carpenters Funeral Home, Cherryville.
Mary Alston Keeter
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mary Alston Keeter, 104, 200 Cleveland Ave., died July 25, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
She was a native of Powellsville, daughter of the late Joseph Jefferson and Mary Edline Morris Alston, valedictorian of Chowan College Class of 1914, taught piano in Grover and Bethware for several years, assisted her husband at Keeter’s Department Store, Kings Mountain, member of Study Club, Women’s Club, Kings Mountain Country Club, several bridge clubs, senior member of Kings Mountain Baptist Church, charter member of Kings Mountain Garden Club, served as pink lady and receptionist at Kings Mountain Hospital, church choir director and played for worship, weddings, funerals, taught intermediate girls Sunday school, led Girls Auxiliary, Circle Leader, WMU president, instrumental in organizing church library and was the first librarian, served as associate superintendent at WMU .
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Eoline K. Horo, Kings Mountain, Jo Keeter Madison and husband Randolph Jr., Petersburg, Va.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Husband, John Byron Keeter; son-in-law, D.F. Ford
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Kings Mountain Baptist Church, Rev. Olin Byrum
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, the home
MEMORIALS: Kings Mountain Baptist Church, "Column Fund", 101 W. Mountain St., Kings Mountain 28086
ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain
Karl E. Witzke
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. — Karl Eric Witzke, 40, 2 Gilder Point Court, died July 24, 2000.
He was a native of Bethesda, Md., graduate of Western Carolina University with a degree in accounting, Certified Public Accountant, director of investments at Greenville Hospital System, former assistant controller for Multimedia Inc., member of S.C. Association of CPAs, America Institute of CPAs, Risk and Insurance Management Society, board member of Greenville’s Child Inc., involved with United Way and Senior Action, Little League baseball coach with Mauldin Dixie Youth, soccer coach with St. Giles Soccer Club.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Paula Watson Witzke; daughter, Kathryn Ross Witzke; son, Eric Matthew Witzke; parents, Paul C. and Frances Mattingly Witzke, Gastonia; sisters, Cecilia Lee Feser, Sacramento, Calif., Paula Francine Adler, Timberlake, Shelley Jean Kirk, Apex; brother, Kurt V. Witzke, Greer, S.C.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday, First Presbyterian Church
ENTOMBMENT: Graceland East Memorial Park Chapel Mausoleum
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, Thomas McAfee Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Greenville’s Child Inc., P.O. Box 8821, Greenville, S.C. 29604; Witzke Education Fund, First Union National Bank, 1720 Woodruff Road, Greenville, S.C. 29607
Wilma Mae Sigmon
LINCOLNTON — Wilma Dora Mae Sigmon, 88, 1147 Wilma Sigmon Road, died July 25, 2000, at Brian Center.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Manuel and Anna Smith Sigmon, member of Boger City Baptist Church, farmer.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Edna Crouse, Lincolnton; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday, E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Rev. David Carter
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Boger City Baptist Church Building Fund
James T. R. Morrow
GASTONIA—James Thomas Ralph Morrow, 73, 2007 Monticello Drive, died July 23, 2000, at Belaire Health Care Center.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Julius Lee and Nannie Campbell Morrow, auto service manager at Lytle Buick, Marine Corps veteran of World War II, member of Lowell-Smyre United Methodist Church, Masonic Chapter 369, Shriners Oasis.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 31 years, Aleen Kendrick Morrow; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby Ray and Pansy Morrow, Belmont, Edward and Ora Lee Morrow, Seymour, Tenn.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Gaston Memorial Park, Rev. Alice Day
VISITATION: One hour before service, McLean Funeral Directors.
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28056, or Lowell-Smyre United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St., Lowell 28056
Gay S. Baldwin
CRAMERTON — Gay Stafford Baldwin, formerly of 510 North St., Belmont, died July 24, 2000, at Carillon Assisted Living Center.
She was a native of Belmont, daughter of the late Kirby and Virgie Sanford Stafford, former retirement home assistant, lifelong member of South Point United Methodist Church for more than 52 years.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 60 years, Kenneth Baldwin, Belmont; nieces, Jean S. Persinger, Donna Martin, Jo White, Heather Martin, Belmont; nephews, Cleve Persinger, Christopher Martin, Belmont
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Torrence Stafford
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont, Rev. Ken Curtis
BURIAL: Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home; other times at the home of Jean Persinger, 208 Colonial Drive, Belmont
MEMORIALS: South Point United Methodist Church, 1700 South Point Road, Belmont 28012 or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Ella C. Anderson
CHARLOTTE — Ella Crawford Anderson, 91, 4009 Craig St., White Oak Manor, died July 24, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital.
She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late Harve and Rose Crawford, wife of the late Jack Anderson, member of Pleasant Ridge A.M.E. Zion Church, Gastonia, served on Stewardess Board No. 2 and the W.H.O. Missionary Society.
SURVIVORS: Sister, Mattie Crawford, Carteret, N.J.; grandsons, Lamar Reid, Detroit, Larry Reid, Florida
FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Pleasant Ridge A.M.E. Zion Church, Gastonia, Rev. David Williams
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: Thirty minutes before service, the church; other times at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Crawford, 831 S. Williams St., Gastonia
ARRANGEMENTS: Martin’s Funeral Home, Gastonia
Burnus W. Oats
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Burnus William Oats, 76, died July 18, 2000, at D.C. General Hospital.
He was a native of North Carolina, Navy veteran of World War II, 1949 psychology graduate of West Virginia State College in Institute, W.Va., came to Washington area in 1950, did graduate work at Howard University, worked as a guard for the Treasury Department, clinical psychologist with what became the D.C. Department of Human Resources from 1953 to 1976.
SURVIVORS: Three aunts; two cousins; other relatives and friends
BURIAL: Quantico National Cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: R.N. Horton Funeral Home
