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Esther Dover
SHELBY — Esther Deaton Dover, 83, 1101 N. Morgan St., died Sept. 17, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Gainesville, Ga., daughter of the late William and Julia Rowland Deaton, wife of the late James Rathy Dover, sister of the late Claude, Minor, Vester, John, Fletcher, Carl and Hubert Deaton, Cora Wallace and Dora Hanes, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Lonnie and Sue Dover, Randy and Teressa Dover, Bay St. Louis, Miss., Jerry and Judy Dover, Boiling Springs; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Jones, Charlotte, Betty and Wade Davis, Kings Mountain, Frieda and Jack Feigel, Kathy Auton, Bay St. Louis, Kay and Charles Neisler, Kings Mountain; sister, Mae Moore, Charlotte; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, Clay-Barnette Chapel, Revs. Mike Frazier, Ed Sessom
BURIAL: Poplar Springs Baptist Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Life Enrichment Center for Alzheimer’s, 1270 Fallston Road, Shelby or donor’s choice
Kate Brown
DENVER — Sarah Kate Sellers Brown, 88, 7981 Optimist Club Road, formerly of Belmont, died Sept. 17, 1999, at Lakewood Care Center. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late James Andrew and Ellen Susana Moss Hendrick, wife of the late Alton Moody Brown, worked 45 years as a teacher for Gaston County School System, member Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Belmont, graduate of North Brook High School and Appalachian State University.
SURVIVORS: Special cousin, Kathaleen Gant, Vale; brother and sisters-in-law, Pete and Margie Sellers, Denver, Bessie Buchanan, Belmont; a number of cousins
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. today, Cone Memorial Chapel, Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Rev. H.L. Talbert
BURIAL: Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cherryville
VISITATION: 3-4 p.m. today, Carpenter’s Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
J.C. Deese
BELMONT — J.C. "Jake" Deese, 78, 114 Magnolia St., died Sept. 17, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Monroe, son of the late Emsley and Viola Medlin Deese, father of the late Devin Deese, husband of the late Rose Forney Deese, Army veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Mary Keeter, Belmont, Wanda Jones, Mount Holly; sons, Jay Deese, Marion, Douglas Deese, Alexis, Larry Deese, Shelby; brother, Robert Deese, Mount Holly; sister, Louise Barker, Denver; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly, Rev. Sherman Branch
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, the funeral home
Jack T. Bollinger
VALE — Jack Thomas Bollinger, 62, 5198 Middle Lane, died Sept. 17, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late William Thomas and Nervie Hughes Bollinger, owner of Jack’s Used Cars and Parts.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Wayne Bollinger, Cherryville, Rocky Bollinger, Vale; daughters, Annette Whitener, Hickory, Pam Towery, Lincolnton; brothers, Arliss Withers, Maiden, Billy Bollinger, Vale; sisters, Audrey Allen, Maiden, Overa Kelly, Ruby Thomas, Lincolnton; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, Warlick Funeral Home Chapel, Lincolnton
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lincolnton
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, the funeral home
Anna Miller Storey
BELMONT — Anna Miller Storey, 78, died Sept. 16, 1999, at Vencor Hospital, Greensboro. She was a native of Buckhead, Ga., wife of the late William Curtis Storey, daughter of the late Florence Rockholt Miller, sister of the late E.C. Jr. and Melvyn Miller.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Clyde Cable, Kings Mountain; sisters, Lois Garnett, Joyce Lewis, Hazel Rankin, Belmont, Vivian Evatt, Gastonia; brother, Bob Miller, Mooresville; granddaughters, Kim and Tiffany Cable, Raleigh; uncle, Clifford Rockholt, Mount Holly; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. today, McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont, Rev. James A. Lowery
BURIAL: Evergreen Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home; other times at the home of John and Tricia Anderson, 1854 Montclair Ave., Gastonia
Henry C. Barkley Sr.
GASTONIA - Henry Conner Barkley Sr., 81, of Covenant Village, 1351 Robinwood Lane, died Sept, 17, 1999, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Wallis Barkley and Louisa Wallis Barkley, son of the late Robert Spencer and Sally Carpenter Barkley, brother of the late Robert, Pete and Frances Barkley, Eunice Davis, Josephine Bumgardner, Nell Walton, World War II Navy veteran, former member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Charlotte, member of First United Methodist Church, Gastonia, Builders Sunday school class, volunteer for Shepherd Center, owner of Barkley’s Food Store, Barkley’s Real Estate and was formerly with Sherrill Industries.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Jane Barkley, Winston-Salem, H. Connor and Deborah Barkley, Charlotte; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy W. and Jim Sanders, Long Beach; sisters, Pauline Taylor, Dot Bogucki, Thelma Moss, Gastonia; grandchildren, Jason, Lora and John Michael Barkley, Charlotte, Asher and Catherine Barkley, Winston-Salem, Michelle Rothman, Matthews, Teresa Sanders, Charleston, S.C.; faithful friend, Yuri O’Connor, Gastonia
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Gastonia, Dr. Jody Seymore
BURIAL: Private, Oakwood Cemetery
VISITATION: 3-4:30 p.m. today, Covenant Village, 1351 Robinwood Road
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church Minister’s Fellowship Fund, c/o First United Methodist Church, 190 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia 28052 or Hospice of Gaston County
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Homes
Eugene J. Timms
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Eugene Joseph Timms, 72, 106 Jason Drive, died Sept. 29, 1999, at Kings Mountain Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Turner Joseph and Irene Kinsland Timms, attended Western Carolina University, Navy veteran of World War II, former owner of Timms’ Furniture Co. for 42 years, charter member of board of directors at First Citizens Bank, Kings Mountain, member of Kings Mountain Jaycees, Kings Mountain Lions Club, Central United Methodist Church, Adult Fellowship Class.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ellie Arrellano Timms; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Kyle Milner, Spartanburg, S.C., Michelle Timms, Kings Mountain, Sharon and Dan Mitchell, Rock Hill, S.C., Tara and Wayne Robinson, Charlotte; grandchildren, Whitney and Jonathan Robinson, Zachary and Kristen Plonk, Kyle III, Mary, Emily and Abby Milner
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Central United Methodist Church, Rev. Harrison Hinson
INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery
MEMORIALS: Central United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 37, Kings Mountain 28086
ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home
Hattie M. Scroggs
DEMOREST, Ga. – Hattie Martin Scroggs, 85, died Sept. 29, 1999, at a private nursing home. She was a native of White County, daughter of the late James and Lillie Williams Martin, homemaker, member of Zion Baptist Church, Gastonia.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Virgil William Scroggs; daughters, Oime Lee Robbins, Gastonia, Sandra Nations, Demorest; sons, Robert Scroggs, Cornelia, Ga., Lewis Scroggs, Bessemer City; brother, Harvey Martin, Gastonia; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Rev. Sam Robbins
BURIAL: Level Grove Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
Jerry P. Truett
GASTONIA – Jerry Phillip Truett, 70, 2340 Kendrick Road, died Sept. 29, 1999, at home. He was a native of Cherokee, son of the late Spurgeon and Nannie Creasman Truett, brother of the late Wayne and Dewey Truett, Anna L. Busler, grandfather of the late Cassidy Truett.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 51 years, Marie Waters Truett; sons and daughter-in-law, Tony Truett, Kinston, Eric and Cynthia Truett, Bessemer City; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Brent Kearse, Rebecca and John Tolodziecki, Gastonia; sisters, Eloise Lee and Wilma Dorsey, Gastonia; grandchildren, Gina Fowler, Sean Tolodziecki, Brooke and Shayla Truett; great-grandchildren, Kristen and Cameron Tolodziecki, Adam Fowler
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. today, Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, Rev. Leo Kuykendall
BURIAL: Sandy Plains Baptist Church Cemetery
PALLBEARERS: Randy Beaty, John Earl Busler, Mike Dorsey, Gary Hoffman, Fred Lee, Melvin Truett
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053 or Zion Baptist Church, 2437 S. Propst St., Gastonia 28052
Jeanette C. Lail
LINCOLNTON – Jeanette Cook Lail, 78, 860 Springs Road, East Lincolnton, died Sept. 29, 1999, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late William Flay and Myrtle Bryte Carpenter McGinnis, preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters, attended Lincolnton High School, winder for J.P. Stevens, member of First Christian Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Forrest Cletus Lail; sons, Charles Cook, Dallas, Richard Cook, Vale; stepson, Charles Lail, Lincolnton; daughter, Janet Mathis, Vale; sister, Frankie Hedrick, Dallas; brother, Ralph McGinnis, Swansea, S.C.; grandson, Jody Cook, Dallas; granddaughter, Chrystal Henry, Vale; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Christian Church, Revs. Hank Hilliard, Fain Farmer; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Big Hill Cemetery, Casar
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, E.F. Drum Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: First Christian Church, 735 Buffalo Shoals Road, Lincolnton 28092
Beatrice B. Ensley
BELMONT — Janie Beatrice Briscoe Ensley, 72, 2780 X-Ray Drive, Gastonia, formerly of 2501 South Point Road, Belmont, died Sept. 29, 1999, at Century Care of Gastonia. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Clarence Pink and Katherine Edney Briscoe, wife of the late Robert Hicks Ensley, sister of the late Edney Briscoe, moved to Belmont in 1958, a retired textile worker, member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Belmont, where she helped in the church nursery.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Michael R. Ensley, Raleigh, Ronnie S. Ensley, Belmont, R. Keith Ensley, Mint Hill; daughter, Myra E. Cornwell, Belmont; sister, Laura Francis, Gastonia; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. today, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Rev. Noel Sweezy
BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont
MEMORIALS: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 716 S. Main St., Belmont 28012
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean-Bumgardner Funeral Home, Belmont
