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Sherrie S. Vitiello
DENVER — Sherrie Smith Vitiello, 38, 4694 Lakeshore Road, died Aug. 3, 2000, at home. She was a native of California, worked for US. Air as a flight attendant.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Edward Vitiello; son, Dalton Vitiello, of the home; daughter, Katlyn Haley Vitiello, of the home; parents, Wayne and Verna Reese Smith; sister, Betty Danzey, Alabama; four nephews; one niece
MEMORIAL SERVICE: To be held at a later date.
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
Jessie Smith Adams
SYLVIA PARK, Md. — Jessie Smith Adams, 93, formerly of Clover, S.C., died Aug. 2, 2000, at Genesis Elder Care Nursing Home. She was a native of Cuero, Texas, daughter of the late James Jackson and Matilda Shirley Smith, wife of the late James Lewis Adams, longtime member of Clover Presbyterian Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and David Grigg, Annapolis, Md.; grandchildren, Robert Grigg, Annapolis, Sara Grigg, Alexandria, Va.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Ware and Shirley Smith; sisters, Annie Mae Hagans, Jennie Rhodes, Lena Lovelace
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Clover, S.C., Rev. William K. Neely
INTERMENT: Woodside Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Clover Presbyterian Church, 202 Kings Mountain St., Clover, S.C. 29710
Craig G. Beaty
GASTONIA - Craig Gilmer Beaty, 70, 2914 Curtis St., died Aug. 3, 2000, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Samuel Elwood and Essie Robinson Beaty, member of First Freewill Baptist Church, retired from Gaston County School maintenance dept., Mason and Shriner, member of Masonic Lodge No. 369.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Winona "Carol" Allran Beaty; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey S. and Allison Beaty, Gastonia; daughters and son-in-law, Kathy B. and Jeffery Gallagher, Gastonia, Teresa Russell, Morristown, Tenn.; grandchildren, Brittany Gallagher, Brian and Cody Russell; nieces and nephews, Mary Earleene Faulks, Gastonia, Marty Blair McGonigal, Waco, Texas
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Saturday, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Revs. Randy Sawyer, William Calvert
BURIAL: Cherryville City Cemetery with full Masonic rites
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Shriners Children’s Hospital, c/o Oasis Shrine Temple, P.O. Box 560666, Charlotte 28256
Imogene H. Phillips
GASTONIA - Imogene Husky Phillips, 78, formerly of 905 Smyre Drive, died Aug. 3, 2000, at Brightmoor Nursing Center, Salisbury. She was a native of Cocke County, Tenn., daughter of the late Hershel H. and Alice Jenkins Husky, wife of the late Marvin D. Phillips, attended Gospel Light Holiness Church, Ranlo.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Carolyn Wells, Cherryville; sons, Bernard Eller, Mount Holly, Edwin Eller, Cherryville; sisters, Maxine Leonard and Caloesa Chastine, Lowell; brother, Hershel Husky, Lowell; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly, Rev. Jerry Willard
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, funeral home, condolence messages may be sent to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
Alice M. Huffstetler
MOUNT HOLLY - Alice Merrill Huffstetler, 74, 300 Eastwood Drive, died Aug. 2, 2000. She was wife of the late Wade Hampton Huffstetler, member of Tuckaseege Baptist Church, retired supervisor from Southern Bell, member of Telephone Pioneers, Mount Holly Chapter Order of The Eastern Star.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Grant Gabriel, Fayetteville; grandson, Ryan G. Gabriel; brother, Gene Merrill, Gastonia; sister, Corrie Hayes, Denver
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 3 p.m. today, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Rev. Doug Bryant
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home; condolence messages may be sent to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
MEMORIALS: Tuckaseege Baptist Church, 511 Tuckaseege Road, Mount Holly 28120
Alfred C. Clark
YORK, S.C. - Alfred C. "Big Al" Clark, 63, 1080 Cedar Spring Road, died Aug. 2, 2000, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C. He was a native of Elk Hurst, W.Va., son of the late Priscilla Butcher and Clarence Clark, self-employed logger, attended Gloryland Freewill Baptist Church, Rock Hill.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Viola Reid Clark; sons, John and Jerry Clark, York; daughters, Betty C. Gregory, Barbara Clark, Charleston, W.Va., Bonnie Clark, Fort Lawn, S.C., Julia White, Tina Reid, York, Priscilla Robinson, Clover, S.C., Sonja Dover, Fort Mill, S.C.; brothers, Billy Clark, Cleveland, Ohio, Raymond Clark, Lizemore, W.Va.; sisters, Iona C. Moore, Wallback, W.Va., Adelaide C. Meade, Michigan; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, Gloryland Freewill Baptist Church, Rock Hill, Revs. Phil Lemmons, Richard Little
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Bratton Funeral Home
Bessie J. Byrum
YORK, S.C. - Bessie May Jennings Byrum, 92, 134 Hall St., died Aug. 2, 2000, at Ebenezer Nursing Home, Rock Hill, S.C. She was a native of Gaffney, S.C., daughter of the late Ola Dricell and Rowan Jennings, wife of the late John G. Byrum, seamstress, retired from Oxford Mill, Hickory Grove, S.C., member of York Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Son, Bobby Byrum, the home; half brother, David Jennings, Gaffney, S.C.; half sisters, Texanna and Frances Jennings, New Orleans, La.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, York Church of God, Rev. Donald Hawkins
BURIAL: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Hickory Grove, S.C.
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Bratton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 312, Columbia, S.C. 29204
Thomas Hill Smith
BELMONT - Thomas Hill Smith, 76, South Point Road, died Aug. 2, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late T.C.T. and Mabel Ford Smith, veteran of World War II, served in the Army Eighth Air Corp in European Theatre, graduate of N.C. State University, retired from Exxon Company USA after 31 years of service as a senior staff engineer, member of American Legion Post 144, life member of North Carolina Society of Engineers, former member of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, Sunday school teacher, deacon and elder, member of First Presbyterian Church of Belmont, active volunteer in leadership positions in the Boy Scouts of America in Charlotte area.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 50 years, Sara Crawford "Beth" Smith; son, Thomas H. Smith Jr., Charlotte; daughter and son-in-law, Terri K. and Rick Carpenter, Garner, S.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Allen C. and Cathy W. Smith, Iowa City, Iowa; grandchildren, Keni and Eric Carpenter, Christine and Daniel Smith
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Willis C. and Kenneth T. Smith
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church of Belmont, Dr. Richard N. Boyce
BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1, Belmont 28012 or American Red Cross, Greater Carolina’s Chapter, in honor of Thomas Hill Smith, P.O. Box 36507, Charlotte 28236
Rev. Delorise Peterson
HICKORY — Rev. Delorise Marie Peterson, 45, 1053 26th St. S.W., died Aug. 2, 2000, at University Hospital, Chapel Hill. She was a native of Columbia, S.C., daughter of the late David L. and Mildred Mackey Peterson, associate minister and member of Hope Cathedral Word of Life Ministry, Praise Team, Usher Board, sock boarder for Neuville Industries, Hildebran, member of Charlotte Chapter United Order of Tents, Mollies Lillies No. 596
SURVIVORS: Grandmother, Edna L. Mackey, Hickory; brothers, Richard Lawrence, David Peterson Jr., Hickory; sisters, Lynn and Beth Peterson, Hickory; uncle, Johnny Peterson, Hickory; godmother, Rev. Dr. Pruella Sanders, Kings Mountain; godbrothers, George Jr. and John Reid, Newton; sisters, Denise Young, Kings Mountain, Georgia Guest, Shelby; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Grandfather, Arthur Mackey; great-grandmother, Gussie Mackey
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Morningstar First Baptist Church, Bishop Terry L. Phillips, Rev. Webster Lytle
BURIAL: Ridgeview Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: A M Funeral Homes
Viola H. Reeves
BELMONT - Viola Hogans Reeves, 93, 302 Devine St., died Aug. 2, 2000, at Brian Center. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Katie Hogans, wife of the late Henry Archie Reeves Sr., member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, former Sunday school teacher, secretary and treasurer of Annie Bowers Missionary Circle.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Mary Gordon, Gastonia, June Setzer, Charlotte, Martha Herrin, Washington, D.C.; sons, James and Charles Reeves, Belmont, Richard and Larry Reeves, Charlotte, Edward Reeves, Washington, D.C.; sister-in-law, Letha McCain, Gastonia; brother-in-law, David Reeves, Charlotte; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Rev. Michael Glenn
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 30 minutes before service, church
J. C. Little
LINCOLNTON - J.C. "Pete" Little, 64, 1428 Rhodes Rhyne Road, died Aug. 2, 2000. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Ottis and Alice Mitchell Little, maintenance worker for Mohican Mills.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Delories Little; daughter, Debbie Mitchell, Lincolnton; brothers, Ray, Buster and James Little, Lincolnton, Darrell Little, Lake Norman; sisters, Sissy Keever, Helen Yoder, Lincolnton, Jean Hoover, Vale; granddaughters, Stacey and Michelle Mitchell
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Riverview Baptist Church, Revs. Malcolm Ivey, Darrell Bost, body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Riverview Baptist Church, 2230 Riverview Road, Lincolnton 28092
Charles T. Shires Sr.
GASTONIA - Charles Thomas Shires Sr., 61, 271 Southern Farm Road, died Aug. 4, 2000, at Century Care of Gastonia. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Tom B. and Mary Elizabeth Helton Shires, formerly employed by Firestone Mill, Gastonia and Carolina Mills, Ranlo.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Thomas "Gene" Shires, Gastonia, Charles Shires Jr., Cumming, Ga.; daughter, Debbie Hinkle, Gastonia; brothers, Ben Shires, Waxhaw, Kenneth Shires, Davidson, James Shires, Dallas; sisters, Betty Jean Cearly, Belmont, Vivkie Jenkins, Dallas, Catherine Wilson, West Palm Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Catawba Heights Wesleyan Church, Belmont, Revs. Joe Harding, Richard Horney
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
PALLBEARERS: Jack Cearly Jr., Gary Hedrick, Kyle Jones, Hunter and Phil Shires
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Robby Hinkle, Matt and Stuart Shires
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
James P. Wilson
CHARLOTTE - James P. Wilson, 88, died Aug. 3, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital. He was a native of Lucia, son of the late James Lee and Ruth Todd Wilson, active in West Mecklenburg community, served on West Mecklenburg County School Board, helped found Pinoca Fire Department, retired president of Leaksville Woolen Mills after working there most of his adult life.
SURVIVORS: Sons, James T. Wilson, Charlotte, Mike Wilson, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; daughter, Marie Wilson, Greensboro; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Coit Wilson, California, John Wilson, Eden, Todd Wilson, Gastonia, Carson Wilson, Belmont; sister, Sarah Wilson, Belmont
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. today, Homestead United Methodist Church, Rev. Joe Tarpley
INTERMENT: Forest Lawn Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Homestead United Methodist Church, 318 Glenhaven Drive, Charlotte 28214
ARRANGEMENTS: McEwen Funeral Service
Mary Louise Berry
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. — Mary Louise Berry, 74, 5850 Fairview St., died Aug. 3, 2000, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C. She was a native of York County, S.C., cafeteria worker for Clover district schools, member of Liberty Hill A.M.E. Zion Church, hymn choir.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Mary Louise Berry, Lake Wylie, Brenda McClure, Irmo, S.C., Addie Ruth Carothers, Clover, S.C.; sons, Robert Clyde Berry Jr., Cambridge, Mass., Willie Lee Berry, Lake Wylie, Michael Berry, Gastonia, John David Berry, Chalmette, La.; sisters, Lizzie Smith, Charlotte, Catherine Sanders, Gastonia, Ida Mae Brown, Michigan; brothers, Alexander and Arthur Sanders, Gastonia, Samuel Sanders, Lake Wylie; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Liberty Hill A.M.E. Zion Church, Rev. Terrence Jones
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: Thirty minutes before service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia
Rev. John P. Smith
YORK, S.C. - Rev. John P. Smith, 80, 316 Lincoln Road, died Aug. 3, 2000, at Piedmont Medical Center. He was a native of Richmond County, son of the late George and Nellie Grant Smith, retired Church of God minister, served churches in Society Hill, S.C., Greenville, S.C., Manning, S.C. and Hickory Grove, S.C., Army veteran of World War II, member of 778 Tank Battalion of U.S. Army, Calvery Tabernacle Church of God, Rock Hill, S.C.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Inez Cumber Smith; sons, Sam Smith, Gastonia, George Smith, York; daughters, Marilyn Smith Ramsey, Fountain Inn, S.C., Stephanie Smith Broach, Mooresville; brother, Mack Smith, Rockingham; stepsisters, Violet S. Lyles, Statesville, Helen Smith, Wallace, S.C.; five grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Dr. Richard Dillingham
BURIAL: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Hickory Grove, S.C.
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Bratton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Church of God Home for Children, Mauldin, S.C.
