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Paul Haas
DALLAS — Paul Eddleman Haas, 84, 303 N. College St., died June 9, 2000 at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Charles James and Minnie Pearl Moses Haas, husband of the late Agnes Inez Rose Haas, self-employed textile parts salesman and auctioneer, member First United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Barbara Haas, Jimmy and Carolyn Haas, Dallas, Gary Haas, Oak Island, Burwell "Zooky" and Joyce Haas, Vale, Dale and Glenda Haas, Bessemer City; sister, Vivian Barnes, Charlotte; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Son, Roger Haas
FUNERAL: 2 p.m., Monday, Dallas Funeral Home
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, the funeral home
Madeline Dellinger
MAIDEN — Madeline "Sis" Crowder Dellinger, 75, 6383 Highway 150 East, died June 10, 2000 at Lincoln Medical Center in Lincolnton.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Thomas C. and Lillie Jenkins Crowder, member Mountain View Baptist Church, winder for J.P. Stevens.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Frank Lamar Dellinger; sons, Larry L. Dellinger, Lincolnton, Steve A. Dellinger, Maiden; grandchildren, Steve A. and Tim Dellinger, Maiden, Sheree Daily, Conover, Tammy Lingerfelt, Jenny Barker, Lincolnton, Wendy Galle, Sherrills Ford, Frankie Dellinger, Cherryville, Shana Dellinger, Willington; eight great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m., Monday, E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Rev. Raymond Hamrick
BURIAL: Forest Lawn cemetery
VISITATION: 6:30-8 tonight, the funeral home
Melvin M. Cloninger
GASTONIA — Melvin Milton Cloninger, 77, 1018 N. New Hope Road, died June 8, 2000, at home.
He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Robert Milton and Hattie Long Cloninger, member of Flint Groves Baptist Church, deacon, Sunday school teacher for 40 years, salesman for Craig Motor Co. with 54 years of service, Navy veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 59 years, Helen High Cloninger; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy M. and Sandra Cloninger, Lowell, Larry D. and Brenda Cloninger, Stanley; daughter and son-in-law, Susan C. and Tim Barnett, Gastonia; grandchildren, Brian, Chris and Shane Cloninger, Meredith Barnett; great-grandchild, Mary Katherine Cloninger; brothers, Calvin and Howard Cloninger, Stanley, Charles Cloninger, Hickory; sisters, Jane Garrison, Stanley, Margaret Gillespie, Raleigh
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brother, Ladd Cloninger
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Flint Groves Baptist Church, Rev. Richard Hicks
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Mr. Cloninger’s Sunday school class
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia 28053 or Flint Groves Baptist Church Building Fund, 2017 E. Ozark Ave., Gastonia 28054
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia
Elva Lawing
MOUNT HOLLY — Elva Nixon Lawing, 91, 1800 Charles Raper Jonas Highway, died June 9, 2000 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
She was the wife of the late James B. Lawing Sr., retired from A&E Mills after 48 years of service, member First United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie and Kay Lawing Jr., Mount Holly; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Ted Huffstetler, Mount Holly, Betsy and Ron Watts, Lawndale.
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Two brothers, six sisters
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly, Rev. Mitch Murrow
BURIAL: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before the service at the church
PALLBEARERS: Scott Huffstetler, Jeff Lawing, Jon Watts, Jonathan Bolick, George Servian, Bryan Baker
MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, 140 N. Main St., Mount Holly, 28120
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly
Verl Robinson
CHARLOTTE — Verl DeWitt Robinson, 70, 6229 Freedom Drive, died June 10, 2000.
He was a native of Avery County, son of the late James E. and Blanche Buchanan Robinson, self-employed in the jewelry business, member Thrift Baptist Church, deacon, choir member, Sunday school teacher
SURVIVORS: Wife, Eloise Eckard Robinson; son, David Robinson, Charlotte; daughter and son-in-law, Daphyne and Dick Gilbert, Wrightsville Beach; brothers, Hal Robinson, Concord, Douglas Robinson, Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Kimberly and Angela Jones; step-grandchildren, Kathleen Kendall and David and Adam Gilbert
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Monday, Thrift Baptist Church, Rev. Ray Pennell
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before the service at the church
MEMORIALS: Thrift Baptist Church, 8415 Moore’s Chapel Road, Charlotte 28214
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly
Steve Riddle
GASTONIA — Steve Allen Riddle, 47, 218 Hollifield St., died June 10, 2000 at home.
He was a native of Mecklenburg County, son of the late Johnny Reeves Riddle, former employee of General Tire and Rubber Co. of Charlotte, enjoyed the beach, avid CB radio operator using the handle "shoestring"
SURVIVORS: Wife, Glenda Guffie Riddle; daughters and son-in-law, Mindy Riddle and Kenneth Welch, April Riddle, the home; mother, Nora Hines Riddle, Stanley; brother and sister-in-law, Tony Lee and Dottie Riddle, Gastonia; sister, Tammy Riddle Taylor, Woodleaf; nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, The Way of the Cross Baptist Church, Mount Holly, Rev. Bobby Meeks
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly; other times at the home
PALLBEARERS: David Gibson, Tim Roland, Buddy Workman, Eric Williams, Ron Gaddis, Jim Brandenburg
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Ronnie Flemmings and John Stone
MEMORIALS: The Way of the Cross Baptist Church, Lanier Avenue, Mount Holly 28120
Karen Dark
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Karen Haynes Dark, 47, 909 Normandy Way, died June 10, 2000 at home.
She was a native of Augusta, Ga., daughter of the late Jack D. Haynes, Dallas, worked for Eastern Airlines for 17 years, founding president of Dark III Marketing Inc., active in founding the Go-Go’s senior citizens group at Covenant Presbyterian Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Aaron Burt "Bud" Dark III; step-son, Aaron B. Dark IV, Boone; mother, Marcilyn B. Haynes, Dallas; brothers, Karl Y. Haynes, Charlotte, Jack D. Haynes Jr., Belmont; grandmother, Ethel R. Haynes, Gastonia.
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Grandparents, A.H. Haynes, Robert L. and Bertha Beam
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Rev. Matthew Horne
BURIAL: Rock Hill Memorial Gardens following a graveside Eastern Star ceremony
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Cauthen Funeral Home; other times at the home
MEMORIALS: Organ Fund or Covenant Cares Fund, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1830 Celanese Road, Rock Hill 29732
Roy Teddy jr.
SHELBY — Roy F. Teddy Jr., 78, 408 Charles Road, died June 10, 2000 at home.
He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Roy F. and Lucille Auten Teddy Sr., retired salesman with O.E. Ford Co., member John Knox Presbyterian Church, deacon, elder, church treasurer, former Eagle Scout, U.S. Army veteran of World War II in the European theater.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Margaret Caldwell Teddy; son, Michael E. Teddy, Shelby; daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Tom Price, Shelby; brothers, Junius and James Teddy, Shelby; sisters, Barbara Elliot, Fallston, Betty Moore, Raleigh; grandchildren, Garrett, Bonney, Lea Price; special friend and caregiver, Mae Reynolds.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m., Monday, John Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. Bill Troutman
BURIAL: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 4-6 tonight, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home; other times at the home
MEMORIALS: John Knox Presbyterian Church kitchen fund, 610 Charles Road, Shelby 28152
ETHEL P. LILLEY
BLOWING ROCK — Ethel P. Lilley, formerly of Atlanta, died June 9, 2000, at Watauga Medical Center, Boone.
She was a native of Forsyth County, Ga., daughter of the late Francis Marion and Lillian Purcell, wife of the late E.D. "Ed" Lilley, received a law degree in 1929, she was the second woman licensed as a real estate broker in Georgia, operated her own real estate company in the Emory area for 42 years, studied and taught the Bible for many years.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Jane Lilley Street, Blowing Rock, Marian Lilley Moore, St. Simons Island, Ga.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Tom Wages Funeral Home, 120 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, Ga.
BURIAL: Gwinnett Memorial Park
VISITATION: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
