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JAMES M. PITTMAN
GASTONIA — James Michael Pittman, 55, 1300 N. Franklin St., died Sept. 9, 2000 at his residence.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late James Edward and Margaret Presswood Pittman, retired from Pharr Yarns, member of Piedmont Pioneer House
SURVIVORS: Three brothers; one sister; several nieces and nephews
BURIAL: Private
VISITATION: At the family residence at 35 Ranlo Ave., Gastonia
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors
Chester L. Thomas
LINCOLNTON — Chester Leon Thomas, 77, 114 Wendover Dr., died Sept. 9, 2000 at his home.
He was a native of Shannon County, Mo., son of the late Peter Houston and Nicholson Thomas. He was a retired auto parts manager, Army veteran of World War II, life member of VFW, life member of the DAV, member of the American Legion and a volunteer driver of veterans.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Rosalie Thomas; sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Beth Thomas, Mount Holly, Bill and Christine Thomas, Cherryville; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Edward Waters, Lincolnton; sisters, Jewell Duncan, Kansas City, Mo., Della Mae Maze, Waynesville, Mont.; grandchildren, Amy Scates, Heather Lynch, Temperance Waters, Michelle Radley, Joy Joseph, Crystal Johnson and Jennifer Thomas; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Josom Scates, Hanaa and Levi Joseph; step-grandchild, Crystal Peel; number of nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Lawrence, Lester and Howard Thomas.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Warlick Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jake Nance.
BURIAL: Hollybrook Cemetery, Lincolnton
VISITATION: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
Alberta Miller
GASTONIA — Elizabeth Alberta Helton Miller, 806 St. Michaels Lane, died Sept. 9, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
She was a native of Johnson City, Tenn., daughter of the late Worley Fred and Lela Blair Albertson Helton. She was a member of First United Methodist Church since 1940, the Friendship Club of First United Methodist Church, the Garden Club, an extension homemaker with the Lucille Tatum Home Extension Club, volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America for 12 years, and former Hunter Huss High School Band Parent
SURVIVORS: Husband, G. Harold Miller; daughters and sons-in-law, Gwendolynn Miller and Charles A. Herndon, Weaverville, Penny Miller and Steve Rogers, Sumter, S.C.; grandchildren, Lindsey and Karen Herndon, Weaverville, Michael Rogers, Sumter
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Jack Helton; sister, Karrie Margaret Helton
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Gastonia, Rev. Dr. Joseph Seymour
INTERMENT: Private
VISITATION: At the church following the service; other times at the home
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, 190 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052, or to the donors choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home
William T. Reid
MOUNT HOLLY — William Taft Reid, 91, 704 Morningside Drive, died Sept. 7, 2000 at University Hospital, Charlotte.
He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late William and Susie Hunter Reid, member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Pauline Rozzelle Reid; daughters, Eva R. Gardin, Stanley, Sharon Reid, Mount Holly, Kathy R. Stratton, Charlotte; sons, Taft W. Reid, Irvington, N.J., Floyd T. Reid, Raleigh, Ernest Reid, York, S.C., Charles Reid, Charlotte; brothers, Silas Reid, Namon Reid, Charlotte, Paige Reid, Richmond, Va.; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends
FUNERAL: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, Brother Gary Bryant
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens
VISITATION: 30 minutes before the service at the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Betty P. Shuler
MOUNT HOLLY — Betty Patton Shuler, 65, 122 Walkalong Way, died Sept. 10, 2000 at her residence.
She was a native of Brevard, daughter of the late Henry Herald and Thelma Bowen Patton, she was a homemaker and attended McAdenville Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Calvin Shuler; daughter, Kathy Blattau, Fort Mill, S.C.; sons and daughter-in-law, David Shuler, Mount Holly, Joe and Sheila Shuler, Belmont; brother, Willam Donald Patton, Lowell; grandchildren, Brandi Blattau, Kim, Amanda and Candice Shuler, Stephanie and Paul Beal; special friend, Rocky
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Carothers Funeral Home, Rev. Terry Thomas
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, at the funeral home
Lois B. Dellinger
LINCOLNTON — Lois Byers Dellinger, 84, of the Brian Center, formerly of 109 Carpenter St., died Sept. 9, 2000.
She was a native of Catawba County, daughter of the late Tate "J.T." and Idela Leonard Byers, wife of the late Paul Dellinger. She was a retired textile employee.
SURVIVORS: Son, Harold Reinhardt, Lincolnton; daughter, Gay Flowe, Matthews; sisters, Elaine Houser, Janet Schronce, Carolyn Gilbert, Conette Heavner, Lincolnton, Phyllis Hovis, Chaffin, S.C., Barbara Drumm, Mount Holly; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, Wendell and Alton Byers
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Warlick Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Randy Parker
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lincolnton
VISITATION: 12:30-2 p.m. today, Warlick Funeral Home
Chester E. Deuel
BOILING SPRINGS — Chester E. Deuel, 94, 330 W. College Ave., Apt. A-E, died Sept. 9, 2000 at Crawley Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Marion, N.Y., son of the late Victor and Penelope Seaman Deuel. He was a retired machinist at American Safety Razor Co., member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, former member of Kiwanis Club, Black Mountain.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ann Wix Deuel; sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Dean Deuel, Alabama, Rodney Deuel, Arizona; daughters, Ella Lockwood, Black Mountain, Norine Dorn, Newark, N.J.; step-daughters and husbands, Mary Norman, Greensboro, Joyce and Dr. John Sledge, Kill Devid Hill, Louise and Gene Warren, Charlotte; number of grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Revs. Dr. Jeffrey Warren, Terry Cagle, Andy Oliver
INTERMENT: At the church cemetery
VISITATION: After the service, at the the church Family Life Building
MEMORIALS: Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, 198 Pleasant Ridge Church Road, Shelby 28152
ARRANGEMENTS: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby
Geneva R. Edwards
LINCOLNTON — Geneva Rhoten Edwards, 79, of Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation, formerly of 725 S. Madison St., died Sept. 9, 2000.
She was a native of Lee County, Virgina, daughter of the late Conley and Lillie Mae Hobbs Rhoten, wife of the late Samuel Newell Edwards. She was a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Phyllis E. Enloe; granddaughter, Crystal Dawn Enloe
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Lincolnton
BURIAL: High Shoals Memorial Garden
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
Jane Jenkins
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Jane Jenkins, 64, 417 S. Battleground Ave., died Sept. 9, 2000 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain.
She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late James Jessie and Ada Caldwell Jenkins. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, retired from Bell South.
SURVIVORS: Sister and brother-in-law, Joyce J. and Charlie Harris, Shelby; nieces and nephews, Chip and Leigh Harris and children, Charlie and Natalie, Monroe, Jimmie and Debra Harris and children, Courtney and Jordan, Indian Trail, Todd Harris, Atlanta
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Kenneth Jenkins; sister, Maxine Jenkins Trimmer
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Rev. David Turner
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain
MEMORIALS: Macedonia Baptist Church, 1101 S. Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain 28086
