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Peggy I. Sullivan
LONG BEACH, Miss. — Peggy I. Sullivan, 63, of Belmont, died July 20, 2000, in Gulfport, Miss. She was a native of North Carolina, daughter of the late Furman and Violet Cherry Crook, resident of Long Beach for two years, member of Revival Tabernacle, Stanley.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Michael Sullivan; son, Richard Sullivan, Eden; daughters, Kandie Jenkins, Mount Holly, Angela Ammon, Eureka, Calif.; brothers, Richard Crook, Charlotte, Roger Crook, Belmont; sisters, Cherry Rose, Clover, S.C., Norma Wilson, Belmont; grandchildren, Jeramy Ammon, Salyer, Calif., Richard and Kelly Sullivan, Angela Smith, Eden, Cliff Jenkins, Mount Holly, Brandie Horn, Charlotte, Tanja Latimer, Eureka; three great-grandchildren, Jack and Michael Ammon, Salyer, Michael Smith, Eden
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Carolyn Eller
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Family Worship Center, Mount Holly
ARRANGEMENTS: Riemann Funeral Home, Gulfport
Gypsy Joe Hampton
GASTONIA - Gypsy Joe Hampton, 64, 1926 W. Overman Ave., died Aug. 7, 2000, at home. He was a native of Macon County, son of the late Herman Wade and Rozelle Sawyer Hampton, attended Sharon Freewill Baptist Church, former textile worker.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 28 years, Lucy Bell Hampton; sons and daughters-in-law, Nelson and Margie Grindstaff, Bill and Kathy Sweeney, Greg Kimble, Bobby Sweeney, Gastonia, John Sweeney, Stedman, Randy Sweeney, Laurenburg; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Billy Youngblood, York, S.C., Sylvia and David Johnson, Lucy and Frank Harris, Wade, Shirley Huber, Texarkana, Ark.; aunt, Bertie Manley, Gastonia; sister, Irene Chesney, Gastonia; brothers, Tom and Calvin Hampton, Gastonia, Allen Hampton, Mount Holly, Ted Hampton, Stanley, Floyd Hampton, Greenville, S.C., Wade Hampton, Portland, Ore., Bob Hampton, Dallas; 30 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; special friend, Danny Freeman
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Marie Hampton
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Sharon Freewill Baptist Church, Rev. Odell Cook, Greg Kimble
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: At the home of Bobby Hampton, 1922 W. Overman Ave.
PALLBEARERS: Danny Freeman, Nelson Lee Grindstaff, Jobe and Wayne Hampton, Chris and Conan Kimble, Billy Youngblood, Buddy Martin
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
O. Dean Brooks
GASTONIA - O. Dean Brooks, 70, died Aug. 9, 2000, at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late George E. and Aquille Scruggs Brooks, Coast Guard veteran, retired transportation coordinator from Talon Inc., Stanley, member of New Hope Baptist Church, deacon, former Sunday school teacher.
SURVIVORS: Daughters and son-in-law, Debra Brooks and Daniel Schmit, Portland, Ore., Shana Brooks Sinclair, Charlotte; former wife, Marjorie C. Brooks, Charlotte; brothers, C.J. Brooks, Crawfordsville, Ind., Dennis Brooks, Alta Vista, Va.; sisters, Reba Tapy, Dallas, Irene Wane, Shelby, Gladys Boroughs, Greensboro, Edith Hoffman, Shelby, Clara Lowe, Mount Holly; grandchildren, Briana D. and Carley J. Sinclair
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Floyd, Maynard, Palmer, Flay and G. Wilfred Brooks
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, New Hope Baptist Church, Rev. Ned Buckner
INTERMENT: Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, the church; condolence messages may be sent to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
MEMORIALS: New Hope Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2024 Redbud Drive, Gastonia 28054
ARRANGEMENTS: Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly
Robert Werts
PHILADELPHIA — Robert "Bull" Werts, formerly of Gastonia, died Aug. 6, 2000, at Einstein Hospital. He was son of the late Herbert and Carrie Werts.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Paphane Werts; son, Bobby Werts, Philadelphia; stepdaughter, Georgia Hobbs, Philadelphia; sister, Bessie W. Hall, Lowell; brothers, Clarence Werts, Gastonia, Herbert Werts, Philadelphia; aunt, Fannie Caldwell, Philadelphia; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Willie Mae Werts, Philadelphia
PRECEDED IN DEATY BY: Brother, James "Bill" Werts
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Canaan Baptist Church, Philadelphia
ARRANGEMENTS: Alfonso Cannon Funeral Home
Charlie W. Okrepkie
IRON STATION - Charlie W. Okrepkie, 83, 3570 Jeanette Drive, died Aug. 9, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was a native of St. Johnsville, N.Y., son of the late Dmytro and Eva Andrieshyn Okrepkie, husband of the late Anna Maksymicz Okrepkie, worked as a mill right in a foundry.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, William and Phyllis Okrepkie, Huron, S.D.; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Cees Geerken, Iron Station; sisters, Sophie Cox, Binghamton, N.Y., Stephie Theodore, Malpitas, Calif., Louise Mayers, Sacramento, Calif; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
BURIAL: At later date, Eastonville Cemetery, Black Forest, Colo.
ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
Roy M. Craig
GASTONIA - Roy M. Craig, 67, 2304 Pineview Lane, died Aug. 6, 2000, at home. He was a native of Detroit, Mich., son of the late Dora Squire and Samuel D. Craig Sr., Army veteran of Vietnam War, awarded Bronze Star, served 16 years in federal civil service.
SURVIVORS: Brother, Samuel Craig, Gastonia; sister, Evelyn Choroser, Vista, Calif.; foster children, Daen and Ann Craig, Alameda, Calif.
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Friday, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Rev. Jim DuMond
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
MEMORIALS: Lutheran Family Service, P.O. Box 12287, Raleigh
Mary O. Philbeck
CAROLEEN — Mary Sue Osborne Philbeck, 84, died Aug. 8, 2000, at Mercy Hospsital South, Pineville. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Fred Lewis and Nanny Ruth Nix Osborne, wife of the late Odell Philbeck, retired textile employee, former bass singer for The Golden Corus.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Bobby Hall, Jacksonville, Fla., Gerald Hall, Marietta, Ga.; daughters, Frances H. Loflin, Brenda Gray, Charlotte, Dorothy Dell Janssen, Pomeroy, Iowa, Phyllis Kendrick, High Point; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Harrelson Funeral Home, Rev. Kenneth Faulkenbury
BURIAL: Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
Mary Ann Hutchins
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mary Ann Hendren Hutchins, 50, 1436 Phifer Rd., died August 9, 2000, at home. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Hendren. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain, employee of A Kut Above.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Johnny Hutchins, Kings Mountain; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Elizabeth Hutchins, Shelby; daughters and sons-in-law, Buffy and John Murphey, Tammy and Gary Hogue, Kings Mountain; mother, Juanita Sprouse Craig, Kings Mountain; brother, Leroy Hendern, Kings Mountain; sisters, JoAnn Patterson, Boiling Springs, Dora Jean Poston, Gastonia; grandchildren, Lindsey and Jacob Murphey, Morgan and Johnna Scism
FUNERAL: 4 p.m., Friday, First Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain. Revs. Don Williams and Ray Allmond
VISITATION: 6-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby 28150
Joseph S. Mustin
CHARLOTTE— Joseph Scott Mustin, 20, 428 Oak Street, died August 7, 2000. He was a native of Charlotte, son of the late Joseph Carl and Sue Early Mustin, employed by Glen Horn Electric.
SURVIVORS: Brothers, Floyd Sydney Mustin, Robin Lee Mustin, Charlotte
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Liberty Baptist Church, Rev. Dennis Leek
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Mt. Holly
BURIAL: Sharon Memorial Park
Arrie R. Myers
DALLAS - Arrie Nathlee Richardson Myers, 77, 1031 Walnut Springs Court, died Aug. 8, 2000, at home. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Louie and Lillian Heath Richardson, wife of the late Raymond C. Myers Sr., retired from United Spinners, Lowell, member of Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church, charter member of Freewill Baptist Association.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Toni Messer, Dallas, Linda Human, Bessemer City; son, Louie Myers, Morganton; sisters in Christ, Ann Chambers, Shirley Turner, Ruth Messer, Glenda Voyles; brother, David Richardson, Bishopville, S.C.; brothers in Christ, Mike Messer, Johnny Turner; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Connie Myers Bryson; son, Raymond C. "Bucky" Myers Jr.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church, Revs. Gaither Summitt, James Chambers, Chuck Poole
BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight at the home of Tony Messer, 1031 Walnut Springs Court; condolence messages may be sent to www.wardfuneral.com
PALLBEARERS: Robert "Dusty" Johnson, Donny and Logan Messer, John John and Scotty Bryson, Rusty and David Human
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home, Gastonia
Lucy M. H. Dover
GASTONIA - Lucy M. Huffstetler Dover, 88, formerly of 28 BranchStreet, died August 9, 2000, at Century Care of Gastonia. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the later George and Cora Sue Brandon Huffstetler. She was a retired textile worker with Piedmont Processing in Belmont. Member of Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Son, Charles Huffstetler, Belmont; step-sons, Harry Dover, Rutherfordton, William Jackson Dover Jr., Everette Dover, Gastonia; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, McLean Founders Chapel, Dr. Robert Luinecoff
VISITATION: One hour before service
MEMORIALS: Doners choice
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors.
Archie Junior Causey
LINCOLNTON— Archie Junior Causey, 73, of Cardinal Care, died August 8, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was a native of Dillon S.C., son of the late Willie A. and Lela Woodberry Causey, worked in the textile industry.
SURVIVORS: Sisters, Joyce Gilbert, Thelma Lowrimore, Lincolnton
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m., today, Hollybrook Cemetery. Rev. Richard King
VISITATION: 1:30-2:30 p.m. today, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: American Heart Association, c/o Betty Potts, 2638 Lee Lawing Road, Lincolnton 28092
Herbert W. Battle Sr.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA.— Herbert Walker Battle Sr., 79, formerly of Lincolnton, died August 8, 2000, at the University of Virgina Hospital He was a native of Burke County, son of the late Joseph Walker and Nora Beside Clay Battle, Morgantown. He was a WWII veteran, having served overseas in North Africa and E.T.O., Sicily and Germany, awarded the Earnet Campaign Medal with six Bronze Service stars, the American Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal, retired electrical contractor, served as electrical inspector for Charlotte and Lincolnton.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Anne D. Battle; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and William G. Wilson; sisters, Rosa Graybeal, Mary Harbison, Lincolnton; half-sister, Betty Kincaid Wiley, Hollyhill, Fla.,; half-brother, William Kincaid, Morganton; grandchildren, Allen Battle Wilson and Laura Elizabeth Wilson, Charlottesville, Va.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Boger City United Methodist Church; body will lie in state 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Reeps Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Boger City United Methodist Church
Elizabeth M. Griffin
BOILING SPRINGS — Elizabeth Moore "Lib" Griffin, 57, 411 E. Homestead Ave., died Aug. 8, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was a native of Cherokee County, S.C., daughter of the late Graham B. Moore, operating room coordinator at Shelby Women’s Clinic, member of Flint Hill Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Douglas W. Griffin; son and daughter-in-law, Scott Sr. and Sonja Griffin, Boiling Springs; grandson, Scott Griffin Jr., Boiling Springs; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Cenie Moore, Herman and Frances Moore, Boiling Springs; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Jo Thrift, York, S.C., Marion and Ruby Thrift, Rock Hill, S.C., Frank Griffin Jr., Shelby
FUNERAL: 7 p.m. tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby, Rev. Keith Dixon
INTERMENT: 11 a.m. Friday, Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 394, Shelby 28151
Peggy I. Sullivan
LONG BEACH, Miss. — Peggy I. Sullivan, 63, of Belmont, died July 20, 2000, in Gulfport, Miss. She was a native of North Carolina, daughter of the late Furman and Violet Cherry Crook, resident of Long Beach for two years, member of Revival Tabernacle, Stanley.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Michael Sullivan; son, Richard Sullivan, Eden; daughters, Kandie Jenkins, Mount Holly, Angela Ammon, Eureka, Calif.; brothers, Richard Crook, Charlotte, Roger Crook, Belmont; sisters, Cherry Rose, Clover, S.C., Norma Wilson, Belmont; grandchildren, Jeramy Ammon, Salyer, Calif., Richard and Kelly Sullivan, Angela Smith, Eden, Cliff Jenkins, Mount Holly, Brandie Horn, Charlotte, Tanja Latimer, Eureka; three great-grandchildren, Jack and Michael Ammon, Salyer, Michael Smith, Eden
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Carolyn Eller
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Family Worship Center, Mount Holly
ARRANGEMENTS: Riemann Funeral Home, Gulfport
