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Arlene G. Griffin
BELMONT - Arlene Francis Galazin Griffin, 57, 6422 War Eagle Lane, Charlotte, died Aug. 7, 2000, at University Hospital, Charlotte. She was a native of North Cumberland County, Pa., daughter of the late Frank Galazin, member of Belmont Abbey.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Robert R. Griffin; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Sonja Griffin, Columbus, Ind., Frank and Roger Griffin, Charlotte; mother, Leona Galazin; sister, Helen M. Haberberger, Redding, Pa.; grandsons, Theodore and Robert R. Griffin IV
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, Pa.
VISITATION: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Lucas Funeral Home, Mt. Carmel, Pa.
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Edna W. Alley
CHARLOTTE - Edna Wingate Alley, 73, died Aug. 8, 2000, at home. She was the daughter of the late Harles and Dollie King Wingate, wife of the late Willie W. Alley.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Janice Mooney, Charlotte; grandchildren, Jeff and Lisa Mooney, Charlotte; great-grandchild, Hailey Christina Mooney, Charlotte; sisters, Roddie Dover, Shirley Wilson, Charlotte, Doris Cobb, Mount Holly
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Richard "Dick" and William "Bill" Wingate
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, home of Janice Mooney, 1820 Running Brook Road, Charlotte
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly
Nora Allen Meek
YORK, S.C. - Nora Allen Meek, 87, 3 Blackburn St., died Aug. 8, 2000, at Piedmont Medical Center. She was a native of York County, S.C., daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy Brandon Allen, wife of the late David Meek, retired spinner from Cannon Mills, member of Temple Presbyterian Church in America.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Thursday, Bratton Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Sprinkle
BURIAL: Lakeview Memory Gardens
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Temple Presbyterian Church in America, Building Fund, P.O. Box 733, York 29745
John B. Stowe
GASTONIA — John Brice Stowe Sr., 95, 244 Stowe Road, died July 29, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late John Logan and Mamie Cloninger Stowe, husband of the late Mamie Kendrick Stowe, retired as the superintendent of the electrical department for the City of Gastonia, employed there 45 years, lifelong member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, loved to farm and raise cattle.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Ruth and J.B. Stowe Jr., Jimmie and Janice Stowe, Gastonia, C. Mack and Doris Stowe, Belmont; daughter-in-law, Rachel Stowe, Gastonia; brother, Roy Stowe, Gastonia; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Gordon Stowe; brothers Robert, Fred, Clyde and James Stowe; sisters, Ethel Rhyne, Emma Kendrick, Pearl McGee
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, New Hope Presbyterian Church, Rev. Sam Hobson
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, McLean Funeral Directors
PALLBEARERS: Allen, Barry, John, Raymond, Chip and Kirk Stowe, Patrick Faulkner
MEMORIALS: New Hope Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 4357 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28056
Evelyn Carpenter
YORK, S.C. — Evelyn Grace Bridges Carpenter, 80, 1906 Sugar Hill Road, died July 29, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Wheeler and Mae Harvey Bridges, member of Myrtle United Methodist Church, Gastonia, where she lived for 77 years, active member of Senior Citizens of York County.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Henry Franklin Carpenter; sons and daughters-in-law, Daryl Franklin and Cynthia Carpenter, Stanford, Ky., James Berry and Phoebe Carpenter, Saumsville, Va., Joel Douglas and Lisa Carpenter, Gastonia; daughters and son-in-law, Nancy Louise and David Hardin, York, Barbara Lutz, Gastonia; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Janice Joan Carpenter; son, Harvey Dale Carpenter; brother, Dewey Bridges
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Myrtle United Methodist Church
BURIAL: El-Bethel Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
MEMORIALS: Myrtle United Methodist Church, 1135 Bessemer City Road, Gastonia 28052
Michael Lee Beaver Sr.
LINCOLNTON — Michael Lee Beaver Sr., 44, 3594 Gladden Drive, died July 29, 2000.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Hattie Chitwood Beaver, worked for Custom Frame Shop, crew chief and car owner in local NASCAR short tracks racing series.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Vickie Beaver; son, Michael Beaver Jr., the home; daughter, Jennifer Coffey, Maiden; father, Carl Lee Beaver; brother, Larry Beaver, Lincolnton; sisters, Donna Newton, Vale, Debbie Goodwin, Conover, Denise Lopez, Maiden; stepson, Steven Jolley, Scottsburg, Va.; three grandsons
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Bright Light Tabernacle Church, Hickory, Pastor Ray Young; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Catawba Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, c/o Betty Potts, 2638 Lee Lawing Road, Lincolnton 28092
Malee G. Simnor
GRANITE FALLS — Malee Glasco Simnor, 40, 4787 Wesley Place, died July 28, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Morganton, daughter of the late Donald E. Glasco Sr., member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem, involved with Cursillo activities in church, graduate of Morganton High School, attended Western Piedmont Community College, member of Prader Willi Association, North Carolina chapter
SURVIVORS: Son, William Simnor; daughters, Callie and Annie Simnor; mother, Priscilla P. Glasco; brother, Donald E. Glasco Jr.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deborah G. and Harold McDowell, Kristal and Marvin A. Tuttle
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1 p.m. today, All Saints Episcopal Church, Gastonia, Rev. Houston Matthews
BURIAL: Private
VISITATION: After service
MEMORIALS: Prader Willi Syndrome Association, 5700 Midnight Pass Road, Suite 6, Sarasota, Fla. 34242
Corene H. Marlow
ALEXIS — Corene Helderman Marlow, 88, resident of Stanley Total Living Center, formerly of Alexis, died July 29, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Lester Houston and Vertie Mae Gregory Helderman, wife of the late Olen D. Marlow Sr., homemaker, member of Alexis Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Gail Marlow, Alexis, Susan and Olen Marlow Jr., Spotsylvania, Va.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Farris and Pauline Helderman, Charlotte, Doyt and Ruby Helderman, Alexis, Frank Helderman, Dallas; sister, Cordie H. Wright, Charlotte; grandchildren, Lori Marlow, Durham, Lola Marlow Giese, Lebanon, Ohio, Ann and Donna Marlow, Virginia, David Marlow, Dover, Del.; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Carlie Giese
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Katherine and Dorothy
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Alexis Baptist Church, Rev. Chad Harvey
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: Two hours before service, church; condolence messages may be sent to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
MEMORIALS: Alexis Baptist Church, P.O. Box 39, Alexis 28006
Troy d. bridges
BOILING SPRINGS — Troy Durham Bridges, 88, 152 N. Main St., died July 29, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Clarence Edgar and Bertha Jane Green Bridges, worked for the former Belmont Heritage Mill in textile quality control, member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church, Adult 3 Men’s Class, charter member and past president of Belmont Optimist Club.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 63 years, Lillian Elizabeth Wix Bridges; daughters and son-in-law, Shirley Bridges, Boiling Springs, Jane and James Garrison, Savannah, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Clarence M. and Doris Bridges, Shelby; sisters and brother-in-law, Esther Bridges, Hessie and Thomas Harris, Boiling Springs, Nancy Tesseneer, Shelby; sisters-in-law, Annie Mae Bridges, Boiling Springs, Annette B. Wix, Miami Lakes, Fla.; grandchildren and spouses, Wade and Wendy Pack, Colfax, Elizabeth Pack, Boiling Springs, Jim, Joseph and Will Garrison, Savannah
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Clement and Mont Bridges
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Boiling Springs Baptist Church, Rev. Buddy Moorehead
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Boiling Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 917, Boiling Springs 28017
Vernon Lee Waldrop
LINCOLNTON — Vernon Lee Waldrop, 45, 194 Car Farm Road, died July 28, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Lincoln County, truck driver.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Nadine Waldrop; parents, Ray and Lillian Propst Waldrop, Lincolnton; brothers, Timmy Waldrop, Lincolnton, Jackie Waldrop, Newton, Ricky Waldrop, Denver, Eddie Waldrop, Marion; sisters, Doris W. Henderson, Lincolnton, Darlene W. Coleman, Brenda Waldrop, Newton
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Goodin-Drum Funeral Home, Rev. Matthew Sparks
BURIAL: Maiden Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home; other times at home of Ray and Lillian Waldrop, 416 E. Church St., Lincolnton
James H. Early
GASTONIA — James Hubert Early, 61, 1611 James St., died July 29, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Rutherford County, son of the late Ernest Hubert Early, retired from Smith Apron, member of West Fifth Avenue Freewill Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Carolyn Cook Early, Stanley; sons and daughter-in-law, James Randy Early, Stanley, Jeff and Marie Early, Alexis; mother and stepfather, Eula Grant Early and Robert Hackney, York, S.C.; brothers, Johnny Alfred Early, California, Kenneth Early, Tennessee, Charles Reid, Stephen and Bruce Early, Gastonia; sisters, Lucille Breakfield, Bowling Green, S.C., Virgie Bagwell, Atlanta, Shirley Gainey, Hartsville, S.C., Ann Laura Fore, Gastonia, Vicki Gibson, York, S.C.; grandchildren, Tasha, Holly and Michelle Early, Justin Parnell, Hailey Reeves; great-grandson, Austin Powell
FUNERAL: 7 tonight, West Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. Richard Cole
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Woodside Cemetery, Clover, S.C.
VISITATION: 5-7 tonight, church
PALLBEARERS: David Campbell, Reid and Richard Early, Richard and Sam Gainey, Johnny Powell
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
George E. Pratt
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. — George Everett Pratt, 81, Atria, 4877 Charlotte Highway, died July 30, 2000, at home
He was a native of Washington, Ga., son of the late Wallace Cipprian and Julia Foy Pratt, retired from Duke Power Co., electrical technician, Navy veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy Beatty Pratt; daughters, Susie Pratt Jenkins, Charlotte, Ann Pratt Nichols, Albuquerque, N.M.; son, W. Foy Pratt, Smyrna, S.C.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: Private
ARRANGEMENTS: M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Clover, S.C.
Louise T. Gause
GASTONIA — Louise Turner Gause, 87, Alexandria Place, died July 20, 2000, at home.
She was a native of Dillon County, S.C., daughter of the late L.C. and Straudy Gray Turner, wife of the late Audie Gause, homemaker, member of South Gastonia Church of God.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Robin Gause, Gastonia, Jim Gause, Charlotte; brother, Jack Weatherford, Swannanoa; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five nieces; two nephews; six great-nieces; seven great-nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Bobby Gause; sister, Pat Cabe; brothers, Carl and Ernest Turner; grandson, Curtis Gause
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, South Gastonia Church of God, Rev. Bobby Gilley
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Ward Funeral Home; other times at home of Faye Thomas, 515 Colorado Trail, Lincolnton; condolence messages may be sent to www.wardfuneral.com
PALLBEARERS: Jerry Garmon, Timmy and Ross Gause, Gene, Robbie and Jerry Sanders
