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Mabel Rutter
GASTONIA — Mabel Lee Rankin Rutter, 93, died Aug. 21, 1999, at Covenant Village, her home since 1984. She was a native of Gastonia, daughter of the late Iola Estella and Albert Richard Rankin, wife of the late Harry Lindley Rutter, sister of the late Albert Richard Rankin Jr., Alberta Rankin Shelton, Annie Rankin Sims and Alice McNeill Rankin Gordon, aunt of the late Rufus David and Albert Harold Sims, attended local schools and Woman’s College, Greensboro, retired from purchasing department of Textiles Inc. in 1972, grew up in Main Street Methodist Church, member of William Gaston Chapter D.A.R., Robert Burns Society, lived in Gastonia almost all her life except for a short period during World War II spent in Belem, South America and Miami. SURVIVORS: Sister, Nancy Rankin Morris, Gastonia; nephews, Albert Richard Rankin Morris, Gastonia, Ben Rankin and Fred Page Morris, Columbia, S.C., Edward Sims Rankin, W. Hampton Morris, Atlanta, John Rankin Cloninger, Dallas, Ben Rankin Morris Jr., Washington, D.C.; nieces, Anne Rankin Cloninger, Gastonia; Pamela Cloninger Chopko, Charlotte, Dargan Morris Williams, Raleigh GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 4 p.m. today, Oakwood Cemetery VISITATION: 2-3 p.m. today, Covenant Village living room ARRANGEMENTS: McLean & Son Funeral Home
Roscoe W. Lathan
BELMONT — Roscoe W. Lathan, 79, 300 Ferstl Ave., died Aug. 21, 1999, at home. He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late William C. and Janie Lipford Lathan, retired machinist with Acme Spinning Co., Army Air Corp veteran, member of Community Volunteer Fire Department, Hickory Grove Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Wyen Lathan; son and daughter-in-law, Alan K. and Hillary Lathan, Fort Mill, S.C.; grandchildren, Michael B., Gabriel D. and Brian W. Lathan; sisters, Christine Hunt, Winston-Salem, Thelma Beaty, Florida FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Revs. Tom Hogan, A.A. Bailey BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly MEMORIALS: Hickory Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 3717 Hickory Grove Road, Mount Holly 28120
Billy D. Lackey
GASTONIA — Billy Dean Lackey, 60, 221 Daniel Drive, died Aug. 20, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Charlsie Pruett
GASTONIA — Charlsie Lee Croxdale Pruett, 209 Monk Ave. #14, died Aug. 20, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Lee County, Va., daughter of the late Charles and Maude Clark Croxdale, homemaker, member of South Gastonia Church of God. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Dianne Moore, Bonnie Williams, Donna Sadler, Gastonia; sons, Jerry and Roger Pruett, Gastonia; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, South Gastonia Church of God, Revs. Bob Gilly, Sam Barnette BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery VISITATION: 4-6 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia PALLBEARERS: Willie Herring, Roger Pruett, Dwayne Justice, John Hicks, J.W. Howell, Sam Barnette
Eila Brynn
SHELBY — Eila Rebecca Hopper Brynn, 81, 104 E. 63rd St., New York, formerly of Shelby, died Aug. 19, 1999, at home. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Stough C. and Margaret Laura London Hopper, sister of the late Carlos London, Alton Marian and James Madison Hopper, retired fashion model, former member of First Baptist Church, Shelby SURVIVORS: Sister and brother-in-law, Sarah Hopper and Mack Wells, Shelby FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home, Dr. Robert Canoy VISITATION: After service MEMORIALS: Donor’s choice
Bessie Morrison
LAWNDALE — Bessie Morrison, 94, 130 Joe Z. Road, died Aug. 21, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Robert and Jane Cook Walker, wife of the late Johnnie Franklin Morrison, sister of the late Colonel, Ambrose, Addie and Texie Walker, Maggie Hoyle, mother of the late Vangie M. Buff, homemaker, retired from furniture industry, member of St. Paul Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Sons and daughter-in-law, Donald Morrison, Vale, Carmie and Viola Morrison, Rhodhiss; daughters and sons-in-law, Leonia and Willard Bradshaw, Ruby and B.H. Sain, Argel Canipe, Lawndale; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Monday, St. Paul Baptist Church, Rev. Ernest W. Speagle BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Stamey Funeral Home
Mercedee B. Goodman
GASTONIA — Mercedee Bumgardner Goodman, 65, 107 Crescent Ave., died Aug. 21, 1999, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Raymond Floyd and Lilly Caldwell Bumgardner, school cafeteria manager at Clay Street School, member of United Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Husband, James H. Goodman; daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Dale Crook, Gastonia, Donna and Rick Jones, Ocilla, Ga., Terry Talley Gastonia; brothers, Harold Bumgardner, Lowell, Darrell and Raymond Bumgardner, Gastonia; sisters, Thelma Gaston, Cramerton, Kathaleen Hudgepath, Lowell; six grandchildren FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, United Baptist Church, Rev. Blaine Phillips; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia PALLBEARERS: Rabon Talley, Rick Jones, Dale Crook, Chris Ballard, Darrell and Raymond Bumgardner MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
C. Stough Harrelson
FALLSTON — Charles Stough Harrelson, 79, 1011 E. Stagecoach Trail, died Aug. 20, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Wiley North and Pearl Jane Harmon Harrelson, retired deputy tax collector for Cleveland County, former town clerk of Fallston, member of Friendship United Methodist Church, former member of Fallston Lions Club, Army-Air Force veteran of World War II. SURVIVORS: Wife, Pauline Clay Harrelson; son, Alan Harrelson, Cherryville; daughter and son-in-law, Ann H. and Larry Finger, Lincolnton; brother, Hal Harrelson, Augusta, Ga.; sisters, Blanche Stroupe, Cherryville, Madge Yoder, Fallston; grandchildren, Melissa Turney, Amber Harrelson, Brandy Towery FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Monday, Friendship United Methodist Church, Revs. Eddie Ingram, Erman Bradley, Robert Wise, Guy Godfrey BURIAL: Rose Hill Memorial Park VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, Stamey Funeral Home MEMORIALS: Friendship United Methodist Church Organ Fund, P.O. Box 219, Fallston 28042
Bayne S. Kiser
CROUSE — Bayne Stroupe Kiser, 72, formerly of Crouse, died Aug. 20, 1999, at Bay Pointe Medical and Rehab Center, Virginia Beach, Va. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Adolphuys L. "Fate" and Grace Stroupe Kiser, husband of the late Betty Lewis Kiser, retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. SURVIVORS: Son, Steven Kiser, Kentucky; daughters, Robin K. Christmas, Charlotte, Dana K. Hagood, Virginia Beach; sister, Nell Carpenter, Lincolnton; grandchild, Alexandria Hagood FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Lutheran Chapel, Gastonia, Pastor Mike Frye BURIAL: Church cemetery VISITATION: Held Saturday MEMORIALS: Lutheran Chapel, 702 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28051 ARRANGEMENTS: Warlick Funeral Home
Peggy J. Walker
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Peggy Joyce Walker, 62, 111-3 High Ridge Court, died Aug. 20, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was daughter of the late William Odell Leigh and Irene Bridges Walker, retired quality inspector for Kemet. SURVIVORS: Brothers and sisters-in-law, Andy and Madeline Leigh, Shelby, Fred and Robin Leigh, High Point, Jim and Sandra Leigh, Greer, S.C.; nephews, Jordan and Paul Leigh; nieces, Susan Howington, Rebecca, Natalie, Crystal and Karen Leigh FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Leigh BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home; other times at home of Andy and Madeline Leigh, 2317 Flint Hill Church Road
Annie T. Davis
GASTONIA — Annie T. Davis, 88, died Aug. 22, 1999, at home.
She was a native of Bridgeport, Tenn., daughter of the late Claude Andrews and Nora Elizabeth Harrell Thornburg, wife of the late Rev. Girlie R. Davis, retired from Threads Inc., Sunday school teacher of mothers class at Plainview Baptist Church, Victory Baptist Church in Grover, and charter member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church, where her husband was pastor.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Charles L. and Patricia H. Davis, Charlotte, Robert E. and Patricia H. Davis, Columbia, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Shelby Jean and James H. Deaton, Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Renee Bailes, David Bradley, Chuck and Johnny Davis, Rick Deaton, Gina Johnson; great-grandchildren, Justin and Kelsey Deaton, Roger Bailes II, Chad, Kristin and Jared Davis, Bo and James Johnson
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Davis Memorial Baptist Church, Revs. Ken Lane, Larry McAllister
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Chuck and Dan Davis, Roger Bailes, Rick and Justin Deaton, Eddie Johnson
MEMORIALS: Davis Memorial Baptist Church, 3358 Robinwood Road, Gastonia 28054 or Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
Corey Mayfield
MOORESBORO — Corey Glenn Mayfield, 7-month-old son of Jesse Glenn and Roxanna Marie Kitchens Mayfield, 2028 Bachelor Road, died Aug. 21, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
ADDITIONAL SURVIVORS: Sister, Katlyn Nicole Mayfield, the home; maternal grandparents, John and Tammy Kitchens, Shelby, Dean and Debbie Dedmond, Ellenboro; paternal grandparents, Roger and Judy Mayfield, Mooresboro, Janice White, Gaffney, S.C.; great-grandparents, Thomas Motts, Pacolet, S.C, Marion Eaton Sr., Hickory, Kenneth and Shirley Kirby, Shelby, Randy and Carolyn Dedmond, Cliffside, Eula Mae Hamrick, Mooresboro
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. today, Camp Creek Baptist Church, Revs. Steve Durham and Marion Eaton; body will be placed in church an hour before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: Held Sunday
MEMORIALS: Cleveland-Rutherford Kidney Association, 230 N. Post Road, Shelby 28150
ARRANGEMENTS: Cleveland Funeral Services
Carolyn T. Messer
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Carolyn Talbert Messer, 61, 932 Unity Church Road, died Aug. 22, 1999, at home.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Floyd Gustie and Mary Lizzie Rohm Talbert, wife of the late Gerald Dean Messer Sr., sister of the late Raymond Talbert, member of Penley’s Chapel, retired seamstress with Taylor’s Upholstery.
SURVIVORS: Son, Dean Messer, Kings Mountain; daughters, Windy Anderson, Lisa Flowers, Kings Mountain; brothers and sister-in-law, Gene Talbert, Kings Mountain, James and Marion Talbert, Greensboro; sister-in-law, Grace Talbert, Kings Mountain; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and W.R. Taylor, Kings Mountain, Katherine and Oliver Ross, Ranlo; grandchildren, Jennifer and Jessica Messer, Jackie Smith
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, Clover, S.C., Rev. Doug Allen
BURIAL: Lakeview Memory Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, 717 N. New Hope Road, Gastonia 28054 or American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 211, Charlotte 28202
Billy Dean Lackey
GASTONIA — Billy Dean Lackey, 60, 221 Daniel Drive, died Aug. 20, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Alexander County, son of the late Irene Perry Lackey, husband of the late Mary Frances Lackey, father of the late Jerry Lee Lackey, brother of the late Thomas Sherrill Lackey, Marine veteran, supervisor with Wix Corp. for 35 years.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Kim Lackey; daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Richard Steen, Samantha and Mark Rimmer, Gastonia; father, Clifford Lackey, Lexington; grandchildren, Deanna, Jerry and Angel Steen, Caleb, Heather and Corey Lackey, Ryan Rimmer; greatgrandchildren, Lil Jerry Steen
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Rev. James Lowery
BURIAL: Westview Gardens
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Jeff Cordell, Scott Dickinson, Jamie Gibson, Darryl and Glen Hall, Phillip McDonald
MEMORIALS: Cancer Society of Gaston County, 220 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052
Oliver Lee Bright
SHELBY — Oliver Lee Bright, 82, 3825 Lot 3 Robert Ridings Road, died Aug. 22, 1999, at Century Care of Cherryville.
He was a native of Cherokee County, S.C., son of the late Junie Lee Bright and Susie Smith Bright Batchlor, waste cotton dealer.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Kathrine Turner Bright; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn B. and Ed Smith, High Point, Nancy B. and Larry Lovelace, Shelby; sons and daughter-in-law, DeRoy and Gail Dowdle, Simpsonville, S.C., Paul Mako, Goose Creek, S.C.; sister, Mary Louise Lee, Gaffney, S.C.; grandchildren and spouses, Chris E. Malone, Deborah L. Oglesby, High Point, Blake Smith, Joanne and Philip Gilbert, Greensboro, Donald L. and Elizabeth Bright, Gaffney, Sandra A. Martin, Inman, S.C., Sheila A. and Frankie Messamore, Auburn, Ga., Tammy and Bryson E. Martin Jr., Landrum, S.C., Curtis and Susan Lovelace, Gastonia, Cynthia and Dale Sloan, Hamptonville; 14 great-grandchildren
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Later
MEMORIALS: Donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Cleveland Funeral Services
Mercedee Goodman
GASTONIA — Mercedee Bumgardner Goodman, 65, 107 Crescent Ave., died Aug. 21, 1999, at home.
She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Raymond Floyd and Lillie Caldwell Bumgardner, school cafeteria manager at Clay Street School, member of United Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, James H. Goodman; daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Dale Crook, Terry and Rabun Talley, Gastonia, Donna and Rick Jones, Ocilla, Ga.; brothers, Harold Bumgardner, Lowell, Darrell and Raymond Bumgardner, Gastonia; sisters, Thelma Gaston, Cramerton, Kathaleen Hedgepath, Lowell; six grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, United Baptist Church, Rev. Blaine Phelps; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
PALLBEARERS: Rabun Talley, Rick Jones, Dale Crook, Chris Ballard, Darrell and Raymond Bumgardner
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
