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EMMA T. MANN
BELMONT - Emma E. Twitty Mann, 85, 214 Reid St., died Aug. 15, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late James Joseph and Caleb Lee Roberts Twitty, retired high school teacher, member of Hood Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Rev. Jethro R. Mann Sr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Mann and Rev. Gregory Robinson, Lakeland, Fla., Cheryl Mann and Jimmy Cruell, Taylors, S.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Maj. Jethro R. Jr. and Agar Mann, Petersburg, Va.; sister, Hazel Twitty Crawford, Knoxville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hood Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Rev. Claude Williams
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 6-7:30 tonight, church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
BRANDON A. JOHNSON
GASTONIA - Master Brandon Adam Johnson, infant son of Steven Chad and Ericha Stephenson Johnson, died Aug. 15, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
SURVIVORS: In addition to his parents, sister, Tori Adams, of the home; brother, Steven Johnson Jr., of the home; paternal grandparents, Sheila Johnson and Jerry Whiteside, Bessemer City; maternal grandparents, Janie Rogers, Belmont, Clinton and Martha Stephenson, York, S.C.; maternal step-grandfather, Charles "Chuck" Homesley, Cherryville; paternal great-grandmother, Ruth Johnson, Gastonia
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Paternal grandfather, Fred Johnson; paternal step-grandmother, Orline Johnson; maternal grandmother, Fay Homesley; maternal grandfather, William Rogers
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. today, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Mark Campbell II
BURIAL: Westview Gardens, Bessemer City
VISITATION: At the residence, 4805 April Drive, Gastonia
Rita C. Carter
LOWELL - Rita Capps Carter, 52, of 408 E. First St., died August 17, 2000, at her residence. She was a native of Rutherford County Ga., daughter of the late Eloise Irvin Capps. She was a graduate of Gaston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and a retired nurse from Dixie Yarn.
SURVIVORS: Son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Jody Hall, Lowell; father, Gene Capps; special sisters, Carol Dillinger, Gastonia, Lillie Billings, Lowell; three grandchldren, Tamera, Michael, and Rina; two neices, Jenny and Erica.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:30 p.m., today, Edgewood Cemetery, Lowell.
VISITATION: 1-2 p.m., today, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia.
PALLBEARERS: Ralph warren, Randy Wheeler, Danny Perrry, Billy Hall, Johnny Moser, and Hozie King.
Calvin Pressley
GASTONIA - Calvin Pressley, 66, 214 Huffman Road, died Aug. 17, 2000, at Rehabilitation and Health Center. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Dennie S. and Bertha Jackson Pressley, Army veteran, retired from textiles.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Pam Dawson, Bessemer City; brothers, Grady Pressley, Dallas, Dale Pressley; sister, Phyllis Holt, Pompano Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Colonial Chapel, Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia, Rev. Shady Lane
BURIAL: Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home, other times at 212 Huffman Road
James Lee Dodrill
SHELBY - James Lee "Buddy" Dodrill, 55, 1829 E. Marion St., Apt. 1201, died Aug. 18, 2000, at Hospice at Wendover. He was a native of Fayetteville, son of the late Leroy and Inez Truelove Faulkner, owner-operator of Melton Auto Mart, taught at Ruth Elementary School, Rutherfordton, member of Shelby Presbyterian Church, former deacon, attended David Baptist Church, 1967 graduate of Methodist College, Fayetteville.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Brenda Kay Hoopaugh Dodrill; stepfather, James Dodrill, Bradenton, Fla.; sons and daughter-in-law, James Travis Dodrill, John Christopher and Lisa Kay Dodrill, Shelby; daughters and son-in-law, Candice Marie Hawkins Smith, Tracy Lynn Hawkins and Christopher L. Spradley, Shelby; sister, Betty L. McDonald, Raeford; grandchildren, Christopher Matthew and John Tyler Dodrill, Adam Christopher and Andrew Nikolas Spradley, Emilee Marie and Jacob Wade Smith; nephew, Mackey McDonald, Myrtle Beach, S.C., niece, Heidi L. Mahony; six grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Rev. Jody W. Griffin
INTERMENT: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice at Wendover, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150 or David Baptist Church, 2300 David Church Road, Kings Mountain 28086
Charles Lee Wallace
CHERRYVILLE — Charles Lee Wallace, 77, 699 Sellerstown Road, died Aug. 18, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Charles Lee Wallace Sr. and Lizzie Hoyle Wallace Carroll, retired carpenter from Beams Construction after 14 years of service, member of Mary’s Grove United Methodist Church, Kings Mountain, Army veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Rena Mae Sellers Wallace; sons and daughters-in-law, Guy and Paula Wallace, Gastonia, Forrest and Sandra Wallace, Cherryville; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Kenneth Wofford, Newton; brothers, Warren and Lloyd Wallace, Cherryville; sister, Shirley Bennette, Shelby; grandchildren, Alec Wallace, Columbia, S.C., Jeleta Auten, Cherryville, Sonya Snowdon, Charlotte, Landis Wofford, Newton; great-grandchild, McKinzie Auten, Cherryville
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mary’s Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Rev. Emond Lynn
VISITATION: 6:30-8:30 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Alzheimer’s Research Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte 28215
Rhovetta Doll
LANDOVER, Md. — Rhovetta Doll, 43, died Aug. 14, 2000. She was a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late Leroy Doll Sr., attended public elementary schools in Brooklyn, member of concert band, 1975 graduate of Bessemer City High School, on basketball and cheerleading teams, studied mortuary science in College Park, Ga., served in Maryland National Guard in 1986, employed as personnel specialist with U.S. Agency for International Development since 1987.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Dorothy S. Doll, Oxon Hill, Md.; children, Cherisse J. Alexander, Germantown, Md., Javonne D. Walters, Jahi Doll, Glenarden, Md.; former husband, Kenneth Walters, New Carrollton, Md.; grandchildren, Maniya and Dayaun Lanford, Germantown; sisters, Patricia Doll, Queens, N.Y., Michele Doll, Oxon Hill; brothers, Leroy Doll Jr., New York City, Runnell Doll, Germany, Ricky Doll, Oxon Hill, Jarman Allen, Charlotte; sister-in-law, Allison Doll, Germany; nieces, Jeanelle M. Doll, Charlotte, Keisha Doll, Gastonia; nephews, Dwayne Bumpas, Jason Powelll, Queens, Arjai Jackson, Charlotte, Raynell and Runnel Doll Jr., Germany, Jarman Allen Jr., Charlotte; great aunt, Lorraine Higgenbotham, New York; aunts, Majorie Goins, Louise Roberts, Frances Setzer, Stella Williams, Lola Garrett, Tweety Stewart; godfather, Rudy Quick, New York; uncles, Jarmon Seed, Jack and Clarence Stewart, William Goins; cousins and friends
FUNERAL: 12:30 p.m. today, J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Landover, Md. Rev. Shawn L. Bell
INTERMENT: Harmony Memorial Park
PALLBEARERS: Family and friends
Annelle Barr Jackson
LOWELL - Annelle Barr Jackson, 85, died Aug. 17, 2000, at Brian Center. She was a native of Greenville County, S.C., daughter of the late Bertie West and James Otis Barr, wife of the late William C. Jackson, retired from Social Security Administration after more than 30 years of service, graduate of Lowell High School, Kings College, Charlotte, member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, choir, Young at Heart Club, Sunday school teacher for 45 years.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Susan J. and Robert E. Bingham, Gastonia; sisters and brother-in-law, Brenda B. Lunsford, Statesville, Irene Barr Mills, Lowell, Amelia Barr Edwards, Gastonia, Sarah Jean Barr and Rowe W. Maxwell, Dayton, Ohio; sister-in-law, Parkie P. Barr, Spencer Mountain; nieces and nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Sister, Earlene Barr Haynes; brother, Leroy Barr Sr.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Rev. Marc Francis
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Ward Funeral Home, Gastonia, other times at the home of Irene Barr Mills, 1101 N. Main St.; condolence messages may be sent to www.wardfuneral.com
MEMORIALS: Woodlawn Baptist Church, c/o Organ Fund, 1101 N. Main St., Lowell 28098
Arthur L. Helms
GASTONIA - Arthur Lloyd Helms, 73, 867 Stowe Lane, died Aug. 17, 2000, at home. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late John Leroy and Sarah Teague Helms, member of Congregational Holiness Church, retired from Charlotte Paint Co., Army veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife of 52 and ˝ years, Pauline Woody Helms; sons, Danny and John Helms, Gastonia; daughter, Teresa Helms Alexander, Gastonia; sister, Katherine Hamilton; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Granddaughter, Melinda Helms; brothers, Paul and Coleman Helms; sisters, Mabel Helms, Othelia Cook
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Saturday, Congregational Holiness Church, Revs. Jerry Rhodes, James Tinker
BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont
PALLBEARERS: Jonathon and Timothy Helms, Mickey Cook, Dean Mayhew, Scott Alexander and Lonnie Morgan.
MEMORIALS: Congregational Holiness Church, Pine Street, Gastonia 28056
Carroll Roosevelt Bumgardner
DALLAS - Carroll Rosevelt Bumgardner, 66, 1925 Keh; Road, Clover SC, died August 14 2000, at his home. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late R.P. and Myrtle Bumgardener. He was a veteran of the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, and was a self employed carpenter and contractor.
BURIAL: Private.
ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia.
James R. Jackson
NEW PORT RICHEY FLA — James Richard Jackson, 61, died on August 17, 2000 at his residence in New Port Richey, Fla. He was a native of Lowell, a U.S. Army veteran, he was employed by Owen Steel in Gastonia as a diesel driver and mechanic. He was a Methodist.
SURVIVORS: Wife; Linda T. Jackson, New Port Richey, Fla; daughters, Johnnie V. and Lisa Jackson, New Port Richey Fla; brothers, Jennings Jackson, Greenville, Tenn., Robert Jackson, Lowell; mother, Thelma B. Jackson, Lowell; sisters, Carolyn Moss, Lowell, Geraldean Lewis, Pawleys Island, SC.; one grandchild
ARRANGEMENTS: Family Funeral Care, Hudson. Fla.
LORENE D. HOPPER
SHELBY - Lorene Dyer Hopper, 73, of 2348 South Post Rd, died August 18, 2000 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Habersham County Ga., daughter of the late Lawerence Dyer and Leo Wade Dyer. She was a retired assembly worker at FASCO Ind., and was a charter member of Morning Star Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 50 years William Connie Hopper; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy Scott and Frieda Hopper, Grover, Dale Eugene and Julia Hopper, of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Richard and Kaye H. Nations Lemmons, Shelby, Roger and Judy Arlane H. Gantt, Jacksonville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leroy and Mary Dyer, Lester and Jo Dyer, Arthur and Beatrice Dyer, Shelby, Fred and Jo Dyer, Kings Mountain, Richard and Katherine Dyer, Dean and Linda Dyer, Frank and Nancy Dyer, Johnny Dyer, Forrest City, Jim and Carrie Dyer Gastonia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Hugh and Ruth D. Beatty, Forest City, step-mother, Annie Mae Roberson, Forest City; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grand children.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Gary Rowland Hopper; brother, Lawrence Dyer Jr.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m., Sunday, Morning Star Baptist Church. Rev. Ron Leslie.
BURIAL: New Hope Baptist Cemetary. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior.
VISITATION: 7-8:30 p.m., today, Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home.
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Rd., Shelby, 28150.
Rubble D. Nolen
GASTONIA - Rubble Daniel Nolen, 74, of 1770 Oak Hollow Rd., died August 17, 2000, at Alexandria Place. He was a native of Hamblen County Tenn., son of the late John and Eva Grindstaff Nolen. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Son, Wayne Nolen, Forrest City; daughters, Patsy Lail, Mooresboro, Joyce Dobbins, Ellenboro; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Wade Nolan; brothers, Adgar Nolen, Ulyses Nolen; sisters, Carrie Nolan and Angnes Brooks.
FUNERAL: 4 p.m. Sunday, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel. Rev. William Calvert.
BURIAL: Goshen Cemetery, Belmont.
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m., tonight, Greene Funeral Service, Westside Chapel. Other times at the home of Myra Christenbury, 3098 Hollywood Drive, Gastonia, 28052. PALLBEARS: Randy Carson, Wayne Christenbury, Scott Gunter, Eugene Waldroup, Robert Waldroup.
Rev. Richard D. Dycus
SHELBY - Rev. Richard Dale Dycus, 49, of 2452 Kings Road Ext. Shelby, 28152, died August 18, 2000 at his home. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late Tom Hord Dycus Sr. He was the pastor of T.W. Lovelace Memorial Church, owner of D&S Pools Inc. and Two by Two Daycare, Inc. He was a member of T.W. Lovelace Memorial Church Boiling Springs, graduate of Brevard High School, and received an Associate Degree from Fruitland Bible College in Hendersonville.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Hazel West Dycus; daughters and son-in-law, Angela Dycus and Russell Doherty, Shelby, Wendy Dycus Hendrick, Shelby; mother, Sue Bess Dycus, Shelby; brothers and sister-in-law, Tom Hord and Donna Dycus, Hendersonville, William Daniel Dycus, Sr. and Jan Dycus, Grover; grandchildren, Ryan Scott Doherty, Megan Danielle and Madison Taylor Hendrick, Shelby, special friend Kim Kennedy Venable.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m., Sunday, T.W. Lovelace Memorial Church, Boiling Springs. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior. Rev. Mickey Heyward and Mr. Scott Caldwell.
BURIAL: Sunset Cemetery.
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m., tonight, Cleveland Funeral Services, Shelby.
MEMORIALS: The Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, 5950 Fairview Rd. Suite 250, Charlotte, 28210, or T.W. Lovelace Memorial Church Building Fund P.O. Box 1355, Boiling Springs, 28017
Fred Hallman Sr.
MCADENVILLE — Fred A. Hallman Sr., 94, 518 Hickory Grove Road, died August 16, 2000 at home. He was a native of Rowan County, son of the late William Otis and Augusta Corzart Hallman and step-mother Cora Poole Hallman, husband of the late Ruth Lorance, retired from Union Oil Co. after 35 years of service, member First Baptist Church in Lowell, Cramerton Masonic Lodge #462 AF&M.
SURVIVORS: Sons and daughters-in-law, Fred A and Kay Hallman Jr., Lowell, James "Jim" and Trilby Hallman, Belmont; daughters and son-in-law, Nancy and Jackie Stafford, Gastonia, Rachel Rankin, McAdenville; sisters, Willie Belle Hollar, Mary Abernathy, Mount Holly; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH: Brothers, Grayson, Gaither, Clyde Hallman; sisters, Maude Rhyne, Mable Pryor.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m., today, First Baptist Church of Lowell, Revs. Ronald Arndt and Ken Cobb
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
PALLBEARERS: Ted and Daniel Rankin, Dineen Stafford, Tim, Todd and Johathan Hallman
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church of Lowell, choir fund, 400 W. First St., Lowell, 28098
ARRANGEMENTS: Carothers Funeral Home, Belmont
