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Aaron Sloan
CLOVER, S.C. — Aaron Eugene Sloan, 69, 824 S. Beersheba Road, died Aug. 27, 2000, at Piedmont Medical Center, York, S.C.
He was a native of Fuquary Varina, retired truck driver for Over Night Trucking Co., member of Church of Christ, Charlotte.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Kathleen Gilliam Sloan; stepdaughter, Brenda McKinney, Clover; stepgrandson, Harlon McKinney Jr., Clover
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Bratton Funeral Home, York, Rev. James Correll
BURIAL: Rose Hill Cemetery, York
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
Winona C. Best
GASTONIA — Winona Champion Best, 86, 2118 Withers St., died Aug. 26, 2000, in Cherryville.
She was a native of Cherokee County, S.C., daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Patrick Champion, wife of the late Elmer Wayne Best, retired from Wix Corp., member of Flint-Groves Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Kenneth Wayne and Eddie Ray Best, Gastonia; daughter, Kay Hood, Cherryville; brother, Lloyd Champion, Cherokee Falls, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 1:30 p.m. today, Flint-Groves Baptist Church, Rev. Ronald Bowers
BURIAL: 3:30 p.m. today, Oakland Cemetery, Gaffney, S.C.
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
ARRANGEMENTS: Ward Funeral Home
James H. Ballard
DENVER — James Harold Ballard, 61, 5911 Wingate Hill Road, died Aug. 27, 2000, at Lincoln Medical Center.
He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Grady B. Ballard Sr., worked for Cochrane Furniture Company.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Terri Lynn Ballard; mother, Myrtle Reel Ballard, Denver; son, Mark Arron Ballard, Richmond, Va.; three stepdaughters; brother, G.B. Ballard Jr., Denver; granddaughter, Olivia Ballard, Virginia; seven step-grandchildren; one great-step-grandchild
FUNERAL: 1 p.m Wednesday, Thompson Evan Methodist Church, Revs. Bob Hager, E.M. Dellinger
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
Claudia K. Hunter
MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS — Claudia Kay Hunter, 49, died Aug. 26, 2000, in Houston, Texas.
She was a native of Los Angeles, daughter of the late Irving and Roberta Niger Kaufman, lived in Missouri City for seven years.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Tom Hunter; twin daughters, Nancy and Susan Hunter; brother, Robert Kaufman; sister, Barbara Kaufman
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Houston, Rev. Terry Thompson
MEMORIALS: Twins College Fund, c/o Community Bank, P.O. Box 737, Katy, Texas 77492-0737 or Hospice at Texas Medical Center, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030
ARRANGEMENTS: Schmidt Funeral Home, Katy, Texas
Jerry Odell Wilson
MOUNT HOLLY — Jerry Odell Wilson, 68, 404 Belton Ave., died Aug. 27, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late James Gurley and Eva Mary Waters Wilson, husband of the late Delores Cannon Wilson, former owner-operator of Wilson’s Overhauling Service Inc., Army veteran, member of Second Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Janet Wilson Porch and husband Dean, Dallas; sons, Jeff and Jerry "Joey" Wilson Jr., Mount Holly, Tim Wilson and wife Virginia, Belmont; sisters, Betty Lyman and Rita McElwaine, Mount Holly; brother, Tony Wilson, Mount Holly; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Libby Miller; brother, James W. "Bill" Wilson
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Woodlawn Funeral Home, Rev. Bruce Bradley
INTERMENT: Pineview Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home; condolence messages may be sent to woodlawnfuneral@aol.com
MEMORIALS: C.R.O., P.O. Box 831, Mount Holly 28120
Warren W. Wiley
MOORESBORO — Warren W. Wiley, 79, 718 Winn Road, died Aug. 26, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Eagle Rock, Va., son of the late Robert and Georgia Wiley, retired superintendent from Midstate Contractors, member of Trinity Baptist Church, Army veteran of World War II, served in the 613th Engineer Light Equipment Company of the 1135th Engineer Combat Brigade, in invasion of Normandy, France, received Bronze Star, Good Conduct medals, Jubilee of Liberty medal.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Annie Poston Wiley; stepdaughter, Glenda McKinney and husband Jerry, Mooresboro; granddaughter, Pam Harmon and husband Ansel, Mooresboro; grandson, Scott McKinney and wife Debra, Mooresboro; great-grandsons, Jerry Harmon, Jerry McKinney, Mooresboro; brother, Ray Wiley, Roanoke, Va.; sister, Christine Maske, Roanoke
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Baptist Church, Revs. David Irish, Buddy Morehead
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
MEMORIALS: Trinity Baptist Church Piano Fund, 746 Trinity Church Road, Mooresboro 28114
ARRANGEMENTS: Cleveland Funeral Services, Shelby
Frances L. Greene
BELMONT — Frances Lucille Greene, 85, 204 Point Circle, died Aug. 25, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Mooresville, daughter of the late James and Virgie Cooper Godfrey, wife of the late William H. Greene, member of Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Carol Jean Owens, Greensboro, Peggy G. Severt, Mount Holly, Sandra G. Cooper, Fairfax, Va.; brothers, Harry Godfrey, Charlotte, Robert Godfrey, West Columbia, S.C.; sisters, Irene Owens, Cleveland, Nancie Duke, Mooresville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, William Richard Greene
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Held Sunday, Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter, Rev. K. Michael Varn
VISITATION: Held Sunday after the service
MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society, Charlotte Chapter, 500 E. Moorehead St., Charlotte, 28202
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
Forrest E. Cabe
CHARLOTTE — Forrest Edward Cabe, 62, of Charlotte Health Care Center, died Aug, 28, 2000, at his residence.
He was a native of Bryson City, son of the late Charlie and Vennie Rose Cabe, retired from heating and air conditioning.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Frank Edward and Marsha Cabe, Clover, S.C.
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont, Rev. Ralph Robinette.
BURIAL: Forest Lawn West, Charlotte
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
Carl L. Stewart
GASTONIA — Carl L. Stewart, 87, 601 S. Bolding St., died Aug. 28, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Frank and Mae Chapman Stewart, owner-operator of Stewart & Son Lawn Mower Repair, retired from Goodwill Exterminating, of Baptist faith.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Juanita S. Stewart; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Laurie Stewart, Gastonia, Frank and Judy Stewart, Baltimore; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Norman Price, Dallas, Rhonda and Wayne Aavang, Gastonia; grandchildren, Curtis and Wade Price, Angie Glover, Stewart and Erin Hooper, Charlie, Charles and Robert Stewart, Ruby Mullens, Charla Hillyard, Penny and Jeffrey Webb, Joyce Robey; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Eugene Stewart; daughter, Shirley Webb; brother, James Stewart
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rev. Larry Bostian
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel; other times at the home of Rhonda Aavang, 1309 Freedom Mill Road
PALLBEARERS: James Brown, Jeff and Sterling Davis, Jeff Faile, Chuck Richardson, John Smith
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Frances L. Greene
BELMONT — Frances Lucille Greene, 85, 204 Point Circle, died Aug. 25, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Mooresville, daughter of the late James and Virgie Cooper Godfrey, wife of the late William H. Greene, member of Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Carol Jean Owens, Greensboro, Peggy G. Severt, Mount Holly, Sandra G. Cooper, Fairfax, Va.; brothers, Harry Godfrey, Charlotte, Robert Godfrey, West Columbia, S.C.; sisters, Irene Owens, Cleveland, Nancie Duke, Mooresville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, William Richard Greene
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Held 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter, Rev. K. Michael Varn
VISITATION: The family received friends following the memorial service at the church
MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society, Charlotte Chapter, 500 E. Moorehead St., Charlotte 28202
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home
