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Lenna L. Flemming
GASTONIA — Lenna Louise Flemming, 82, Manorhouse at Gastonia, 2755 Union Road, died Aug. 23, 1999, at her residence.
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean & Son Funeral Home
Elizabeth Cox Boyter
GASTONIA – Elizabeth Cox Boyter, 84, 2900 Union Road, died Aug. 23, 1999, at Wilkinson Healthcare Center. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late John Henry and Pearl Ford Cox, widow of the late John L. Boyter Sr., sister of the late Broadus Cox, retired bookkeeper, member of The American Business Woman’s Association, sang in choir at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Lowell Presbyterian Church, where she was a member, member of the women of the church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Julia A. Fogle, Burbank, Calif.; son and daughter-in-law, John L. and Liz Boyter Jr. of Savannah, Ga.; brothers and sisters-in-law, William H. and Maxine Cox, Ranlo, James A. and Anita Cox, Gastonia, Macie Cox, Gastonia; four grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lowell Presbyterian Church, Dr. Jerry D. Bron
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home
PALLBEARERS: Norman C. Jr. and John L. "Tripp" Boyter III, James A. Jr. and James A. Cox III, Jana-Elizabeth and Jason Fogle
MEMORIALS: Lowell Presbyterian Church, 207 E. First St., Lowell 28090
ARRANGEMENTS:
George W. Kendrick
GASTONIA – George W. Kendrick, 67, 502 N. Ransom St., died Aug. 21, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of York, S.C., son of the late Robert and Beatrice Kendrick, street cleaner for city of Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Flossie L. Pratt Kendrick; Sisters, Alice Adams, Martha Stringfellow, Gastonia, Hattie B. McKnight, Charlotte, Mary Jackson, Lynchburg, Va.; brothers and sisters-in-law, T.J. and Shirley Kendrick, Gastonia, Roosevelt and Minnie Kendrick, Clover, S.C.; step-daughters, Ella Burris, Loretta Stowe, Geraldine Briggs, Carolyn Smith, Gastonia; sons, Howard, Robert and James Gill, Gastonia; special niece, Ann Lipscomb, Monroe; relatives and friends
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Costner Funeral Home, Rev. David Littlejohn
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: Half-hour before service, funeral home
Elizabeth McCleave Phillips
CLOVER, S.C. – Elizabeth McCleave Phillips, 74, 109 Mobley St., died Aug. 23, 1999, at Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, S.C.
ARRANGEMENTS: Generation Funeral Home
Lloyd Hope Stewart
CLOVER, S.C. – Lloyd Hope Stewart, 90, 306 Walnut St., died Aug. 23, 1999, at home.He was a native of York County, S.C., son of the late Mack Carroll and Luna Mae Wilson Stewart, father of the late Maxine S. Dulin, brother of the late Roy L. and Pete Stewart, retired from American Thread, member of Calvary Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Sue F. Stewart; daughters, Dorothy S. Thomas, Barbara S. Jackson, Clover; brother, Mack C. Stewart, Clover; sister, Annie Lee Ballard, York, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Wednesday, M.L. Ford and Sons Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Elwood Seamster
INTERMENT: Lakeview Memory Gardens
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Clover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 214, Clover, S.C. 29710
Ross Wilbanks
CHARLOTTE – Ross Cooledge Wilbanks, 73, of Charlotte, died Aug. 23, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
Kathleen Peterson
KINGS MOUNTAIN – Kathleen Bentley Peterson, 72, 607 Landing St., died Aug. 23, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Shuford and Ellen Beer Bentley, wife of the late Walter Peterson, retired from Hardee’s in Kings Mountain, member of the Primitive Baptist Church, Kings Mountain
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Mary Heath Peterson Sr., Kings Mountain; sister, Minnie Williams, Kings Mountain; half sister, Jessie Bentley Harrison, California; grandchildren, William Douglas Jr. and Randy Lee Peterson, Kings Mountain
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Wednesday, East Kings Mountain Church of God, Rev. John Heath
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Harris Funeral Home
Chester Reeves
HIGH SHOALS – Chester Malcolm Reeves, 81, 238 River St., died Aug. 22, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton. He was a native of Greenville County, S.C., son of the late Myrtle Macafie and Claude Reeves, husband of the late Lucy Mae Reeves, timber cutter
SURVIVORS: Sons, Harold Reeves, Pickens, S.C., Kenneth Reeves, Denver; DeWitt Reeves, Iron Station; daughters, Dorothy Bryson, Iron Station; Betty Featherstone, Stanley, Molly Reeves, High Shoals; sister, Lucy Kunston, Hendersonville; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Cathy’s Creek Baptist Church, Brevard
BURIAL: Church cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Lincolnton
Dr. William Karges
GASTONIA — Dr. William E. Karges, 48, 2616 Redbud Drive, died Aug. 24, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Wheeling, W.Va., assistant to head of school at Gaston Day School since 1995, guidance counselor and college placement advisor, academic advisor to select students each year, member of Order of the Marist Brothers from 1968 to 1980, received bachelor’s degree in political science from Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., in 1972, master’s in urban education/media studies from New School for Social Research in New York in 1978, Ed.D. in educational psychology from the Joint Program, City University of New York and Forham University in 1986, one of 20 educators named as outstanding educator in New York City by Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the Interschool Consortium in 1991, recognized by "Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers" in 1998, director of counseling at the Collegiate School in New York, N.Y., from 1987 to 1995, independent consultant in private practice in New York from 1985 to 1987, served in academic and administrative positions in private and independent schools throughout New York from 1972 to 1985, as well as adjunct assistant professor in counseling and education in New York area colleges and universities, certified member of American Counseling Association, member of American School Counselor Association and Association for Specialists in Group Work, served as chairman of steering committee at Gaston Day School for Southern Association of Independent Schools reaccreditation review, helped establish the Peer Counseling Program.
SURVIVORS: Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Karges, Charlotte; brothers, Craig Karges, Wheeling, Brian Karges, Charlotte
PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kimbrell Warlick Center, Gaston Day School
MEMORIALS: Dr. William E. Karges Scholarship Fund at Gaston Day School
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Ross C. Wilbanks
CHARLOTTE — Ross Coolidge Wilbanks, 73, 9130 S. Lakebrook Road, died Aug. 23, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.He was a native of Habersham County, Ga., son of the late William Albert and Roxie Mae Trotter Wilbanks, father of the late Donald Ross Wilbanks, Navy veteran of World War II, retired Electrolux salesman, member of Unity Baptist Church, Belmont.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy Beach Wilbanks; sons and daughter-in-law, James E. and Wanda Wilbanks, David F. Wilbanks, Georgia, Larry D. and Garry G. Wilbanks, Mount Holly, Randy K. Wilbanks, South Carolina; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Bobby Gene Cloninger, Joyce Williams, Mount Holly, Melanie and Bobby Brafford, Belmont; brother, Troy Wilbanks, Georgia; sister, Ovilene Phillips, Georgia; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont, Rev. Kevin L. Kellough
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
Mark C. McComb
CHARLOTTE — Mark Clyde McComb, 50, 2853 Hillsdale Ave., died Aug. 14, 1999, at his residence.He was a native of Dougherty County, Ga., son of the late Marcus Glover McComb, received MBA from University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., management consultant for Management Information System, member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Myers Park Country Club.
SURVIVORS: Former wife, Jo Lynn McComb; mother, June Sherman McComb, Albany, Ga.; son, Thomas Lawson McComb, Charlotte; daughters, Alison Leigh and Meredith Laura McComb, Charlotte; brother, Charles McComb, Albany
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10 a.m. Saturday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Revs. John Rogers, Earl Roberts
MEMORIALS: Covenant Presbyterian Church, in memory of Mark C. McComb, 1000 E. Morehead St., Charlotte 28204
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
Harley J. Poteat
MOUNT HOLLY — Harley Jake Poteat, 73, 301 Lanier Ave., died Aug. 23, 1999, at home.He was a native of Mount Holly, son of the late William H. and Hattie Benfield Poteat, husband of the late Anna Maria Natarelli Poteat, brother of the late Edward, Melvin and Marshall Poteat, Betty Stowe, Navy veteran of World War II, retired residential carpenter.
SURVIVORS: Son, Clayton Charles Poteat, Mount Holly; brother, Earl Poteat, Mount Holly; sister, Jeanette P. Tucker, Mount Holly; grandchildren, Christopher. C. and Leslie Nicole Poteat; great-granddaughter, Anna Kristen Poteat
FUNERAL: 8 tonight, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont, Rev. Jerry Rhodes
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 318, Memphis, Tenn. 38101
Lenna L. Fleming
GASTONIA — Lenna Louise Fleming, 82, Manorhouse at Gastonia, 2755 Union Road, died Aug. 23, 1999, at home.She was a native of Henry County, Ind., daughter of the late James T. and Mary Etta Lindmood McDonald, wife of the late John Fleming, graduate of Middletown High School, Middletown, Ind., homemaker, member of Honey Creek Methodist Church, Middletown.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Sandra S. and John W. Wright, Gastonia; grandson, Jon M. Wright, Boiling Springs
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Thursday, Miller Cemetery, Middletown, Rev. John Beatty
MEMORIALS: Honey Creek Methodist Church, Middletown 47356
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: McLean & Son Funeral Home
ARRANGEMENTS: Ballard and Son Funeral Home, Middletown
Frank A. Locklear
CHARLOTTE — Frank Albert Locklear, 63, 2825 Gary St., died Aug. 22, 1999, at Beverly Health Care. He was a native of Scotland County, son of the late Arch and Kate Locklear Locklear, father of the late Franky Locklear, retired heavy equipment operator from Florida Crushed Stone. SURVIVORS: Wife of 42 years, Lora McMahan Locklear; son, John Locklear, the home; daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer Locklear, the home, Karen and Kenneth Taylor, Charlotte; brothers, James Locklear, Charlotte, Thomas Locklear, Laurinburg; sisters, Mary Scott, Rio Frio, Texas, Clorine Chavis, Deavie Strickland and Sally Locklear, Laurinburg; grandchildren, special grandson, Frank Miracle, the home, Austin Taylor, Charlotte, Kayla Miracle, Justin Brodkord, Casey Bridges, Lake Orion, Mich.
FUNERAL: 8 p.m. Thursday, Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont, Rev. Ray Moore
BURIAL: Private, at later date
VISITATION: 6-7:45 p.m. Thursday, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice at Charlotte Inc., 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte 28204
Robert McCarn
GASTONIA — Robert McCarn, 105-A Oak Forest Apts., Dallas, died Aug. 24, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia Thomas L. Glover Sr.
CHERRYVILLE — Thomas Lee Glover Sr., 70, 307 Bates Ave. Ext., died Aug. 23, 1999, at home.He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late John Frank and Margaret Genevia Brown Glover, Navy veteran of World War II, retired retail clerk from Valley Clerks of Stockton, Calif. SURVIVORS: Wife of 50 years, Gladys M. Glover; son, Thomas Lee Glover Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Tony Miranda, Cherryville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Graham Cummings, Blanche and Lloyd Kiser, Shelby, Faye and John Baugham, Chase City, Va., Cathy Tuck, Virginia; grandchildren, Anastasia Glover, Stockton, Frankie Miranda, Tracy, Calif., Jennifer Firpo, Anthony Miranda, Cherryville; nieces and nephews; family and friends of Stockton
FUNERAL: Private
BURIAL: Private
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
ARRANGEMENTS: Cherryville Funeral Home
Thomas M. Castles
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Thomas Moore Castles, 68, 13 Lakeside Drive, formerly of Hickory Grove, S.C., died Aug. 22, 1999, at Church Hill, Miss.He was a native of Hickory Grove, S.C., son of the late Clarence and Blanch Boozer Castles, received bachelor’s degree from Furman University, master’s from Columbia University, Army veteran of Korean War, retired school teacher.
SURVIVORS: Niece, Patsy Castles Miskelly, Hickory Grove
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Thursday, Hickory Grove Cemetery, Hickory Grove, Dr. Clyde Mitchum
VISITATION: At the home of Patsy Miskelly, 5089 Hickory Grove Road, Hickory Grove
ARRANGEMENTS: Bratton Funeral Home, York, S.C.
Willie M. Baxter
LINCOLNTON — Willie Massey Baxter, 47, 1461 W. Dale Lane, died Aug. 22, 1999, at home.He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late James Massey and Marie Irick Baxter, former member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Son, Willie LuMarris Baxter, Gastonia; daughter Felisha Crawford, Gastonia; sister, Rose Marie Baxter, Gastonia; brothers, James M. Baxter Jr., Bruce Brown, Gastonia, Jimmy Baxter, the home; three grandchildren
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Thursday, Costner Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. James L. Setzer Sr.
BURIAL: Weeping Mary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bowling Green, S.C.
VISITATION: 12:30-1 p.m. Thursday, funeral home; other times at 3214 Spring Valley Drive, Gastonia
