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MARY ‘GERTIE’ HUFFSTETLER
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mary "Gertie" Huffstetler, 87, White Oak Manor, died Oct. 11, 2000, at her residence. She was a native of Cleveland County, wife of the late George Marvin "Slim" Huffstetler, daughter of the late Gamel and Lily Jay Sellers McMurray, member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, retired from Esther Mill, Shelby.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Gail Huffstetler and Eddie White, Kings Mountain; granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Nikki and Todd Jones, Lattimore, Paige White, Kings Mountain; great-grandchildren, Dustin and Cody Jones
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Harris Funeral Home
Geraldine C. Angus
DALLAS - Geraldine Carter Angus, 55, 5519 Dallas-High Shoals Road, died Oct. 11, 2000, at home. She was a native of Dillon, S.C., daughter of the late Burke and Sara Cook Carter, former resident of Surfside Beach, S.C., member of Ocean Lakes and Faith Baptist Temple, Myrtle Beach, S.C., choir, active in other church activities.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Everett and Amy Angus, Darryl and Jennifer Angus, Murrells Inlet, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Todd Ledford, Dallas; brother and sister-in-law, Benny and Carolyn Carter, Latta, S.C.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Doris Caulder, Latta, Alpha and Gaddis Turner, Bloomingdale, Ga., Jenny V. and Ed Blaha, Sanford; grandchildren, Isaac and Sheldon Ledford, Dallas, Jenny and Jessica Angus, Murrells Inlet
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. today, Hardin Baptist Church Cemetery, Dallas, Rev. Fred High
VISITATION: Noon-1:45 p.m. today, McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia
PALLBEARERS: Max, Mark and Charles Huggins, Randy Matteson
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053
John H. Wilson Jr.
SHELBY -John H. Wilson Jr., 87, 407 Edgewood Road, died Oct. 12, 2000 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Sylva, daughter of the late John H. Sr. and Madge Bridges Wilson, World War II Army veteran where he was a first sergeant, retired area supervisor for the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, member of Lions Club, Shelby Presbyterian Church where he was an elder, deacon, Sunday School teacher, superintendent.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Juanita Porter Wilson; sons and daughter-in-law, John D. Wilson, Shelby, Stephen and Pam Wilson, Statesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Tweed, Sylva, Madge Webber, Riverton, Wyo., Agnes and Hugh Johnson, Waycross, Ga., Jane and Gene Levange, Waynesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wade and Becky Wilson, Dillsboro, Hal and Helen Wilson, Brentwood, Tenn.; granddaughters, Kerry and Stephanie Wilson, Statesville.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Shelby Presbyterian Church, Dr. Luke Harkey
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sunset Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby
MEMORIALS: Shelby Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1444, Shelby 28151
Betty H. Hutchins
GASTONIA - Betty Joann Hall Hutchins, 66, 1034 Buckingham Ave., died Oct. 10, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Hartsville, S.C., daughter of the late James and Ida Hutchins Hall, member of Calvary Baptist Church, Streator, Ill., retired from Thatcher Glass Inc., Streator, after 22 years of service.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Henry Hutchins; son, Joseph Ellis Hutchins, Charlotte; brothers, James Hall, Clover, S.C., Lee Hall, Gastonia; sister, Ida Robinson, Gastonia
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Gerlene Hutchins; sister, Clara Stacks
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
Helen G. Crain
CHERRYVILLE — Helen Goins Crain, 89, 607 Helton Road, died Oct. 10, 2000 at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Dean and Elizabeth Rush Goins, wife of the late Alonzo Crain, retired winder from Dora Yarn Mill with 30 years of service, member of St. Johns Lutheran Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Joan Sellers, Hazel Newton, Cherryville, Linda Carpenter, Stanley, Susan Crain, Billings, Mont.; sister, Faye G. Wright, Mount Holly; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Daughter, Ruth Walker; son, Howard Crain
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Carpenters Funeral Home, Rev. Michael Collins
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery, Cherryville
VISITATION: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, funeral home
PALLBEARERS: Grandson and great-grandsons
Josie Bell Brandon
STANLEY — Josie Mae Bell Brandon, 88, 514 Old Mount Holly Road, died Oct. 12, 2000, at Stanley Total Living Center. She was a native of Woodruff, S.C., wife of the late Reese Brandon, daughter of the late Freeman and Lula Crowe Bell, retired from Mayes Plant of Burlington Industries, member of Cramerton Senior Citizens, Lowell Presbyterian Church
SURVIVORS: Stepsons, Thomas Edward Brandon, Salisbury, John Robert Brandon, Gainesville, Ga.; brothers, Ervin Bell, Aiken, S.C., John Thomas Bell, McCain; sister, Annie Lee Miskelly, Stanley; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sisters, Pauline Messer, Mamie Lou Rowell, Louise Steele
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, Presbyterian Church of Lowell, Rev. Timothy Arnold
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: One hour before the service, church
MEMORIALS: Presbyterian Church of Lowell Building Fund, 207 E. First St., Lowell 28098
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Sarah L. Preslar
HICKORY GROVE, S.C. — Sarah Langley Preslar, 72, 1295 Smithwood Lane, died Oct. 12, 2000 at her home. She was a native of Mount Holly, daughter of the late William H. and Maudie Langley Packer, wife of the late Warren J. Preslar, member of Revival Tabernacle of Mount Holly Church, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Davis Warren Preslar, Mount Holly, Danny Ray Preslar, Lucia, Larry John Preslar, Denver; daughters, Teresa Whaley, Hickory Grove, S.C., Peggy Baker, Gastonia; brothers, Lennie D. Packer, Germany, Neal Packer, Stanley; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, William Bryant Preslar; daughter, Rose Lee Preslar
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 7 p.m. Saturday, Revival Tabernacle Church, Mount Holly, Pastor John Mayberry
MEMORIALS: Revival Tabernacle Church, Mount Holly, 826 W. Charlotte Ave., Mount Holly 28120
ERMA SMITH HATFIELD
GASTONIA - Erma Smith Hatfield, 57, 1420 Paige St., Apt. 1, died Oct. 9, 2000, at home. She was a native of Huntington, W.Va., daughter of the late Edgar William and Mildred Stickler Smith, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne A. and Mickey Hatfield, Gastonia; special friend, J.D. Hughes; brother and sister-in-law, Larry Gene and Rita Smith, Mount Holly; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Ray Gooden, Ona, W.Va.; grandson, Dustin Dwayne Hatfield; six nieces and nephews
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Forest Memorial Park, Milton, W. Va., Rev. Richard Black GRAVESIDE
ARRANGEMENTS: Heck Funeral Home, Milton
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel
JAMES W. PRYOR
GASTONIA - James William Pryor, 66, 3500 Su-San Farm Road, died Oct. 11, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Vegie Pryor, graduate of Kings College, owner and operator of Carolina Steel Products Inc. for 35 years, member of Loray Baptist Church, 1967 master of Gaston Masonic Lodge No. 369, Air Force veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 44 years, Betty DeBrule Pryor; son, Kevin Pryor, Gastonia; daughter, Leah P. Pigg; sisters, Mable Tindall, Gastonia, Emily Greene, Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Adam and Lauren Pigg, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, McLean Funeral Directors, Rev. John Bridges
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Gaston Memorial Hospital Help Line, 2500 Court Drive, Gastonia 28054
Bernice L. Sherrill
GASTONIA - Bernice Lowery Sherrill, 86, 118 Nat Barber Ave., died Oct. 11, 2000 at her home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Monroe and Emma Crawford, member of Third Street Presbyterian Church, served as deacon and member of the Presbyterian Women Organization. She was a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Emma C. Clinton, Gastonia, Rosalind C. Prescott, Durham; grandsons, Victor Clinton, Gastonia, Darrell Clinton, Hilo, Hawaii; great-granddaughter, Alexis Prescott, Durham
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Saturday, Costner Funeral Home, Rev. Raymond Worsley
VISITATION: Thirty minutes before the service at the funeral home
MEMORIALS: Third Street Presbyterian Church Building Fund
Eunice L. Teal
GASTONIA - Eunice Lunsford Teal, 78, Belaire Health Care Center, died Oct. 12, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Newton County, Ga., daughter of the late Orbie Henry and Mary Adams Lunsford, wife of the late Robert Lewis Teal, member of East Thomaston Baptist Church, Thomaston, Ga., retired from Wix after many years of service.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Robert Wayne and Naomi Teal, Cerritos, Calif.; daughters and son-in-law, Teresa and Johnny Walker, Gastonia, Suzanne Inskip, Mebane; brothers, Charles and Roger Lunsford, Gastonia, Gene Lunsford, Willoughby, Ohio; sister, Sara Shannon, Gastonia; grandchildren, Traci Utz, Todd Teal, California, Jeremy Walker, Florence, S.C., Jessica Walker, Gastonia, Tara Inskip-Watson, Emily Inskip, Mebane; great-grandchild, Madison Utz, California
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, James, Russell and Harold Lunsford
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, Rev. Barry Eller
VISITATION: At the home of Teresa Walker, 3305 Rollingwood Drive, Gastonia
ARRANGEMENTS: Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel
