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Julia Renfro
CHERRYVILLE - Mrs. Julia Scruggs Renfro, 84, of 705 E. Academy St., died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at home.
A native of Mitchell County, she was born Feb. 21, 1917, a daughter of the late Robert Hubert and Osa Scruggs Renfro. She was a retired Gaston County Schools teacher with 42 years service, 17 years being at Cherryville High School. She was a 1937 graduate of Appalachian State University and received a master's degree from
the university in 1961. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 40 years.
She is survived by three brothers and two sisters-in-law, John and Dorothy Renfro of Parkersburg, W.Va., Robert Renfro of Johnson City, Tenn., and Charles and Betty Renfro of Melbourne, Fla.; and a number of nieces and nephews, including Frances Sistire.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Joel Jenkins, Ken Gibson and Perry Holleman officiating. Burial will be in Sandy Run Baptist Church Cemetery in Mooresboro.
The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carpenters Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 301 First St., Cherryville, NC 28021
Hazel Beam
CASAR - Mrs. Sara Hazel Mace Beam, 84, of 114 Mace Road, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002.
A native of Cleveland County, she was born Sept. 18, 1917, a daughter of the late Frank and Minnie Buff Mace. She retired as postmaster from the Casar post office with more than 30 years service. She was a lifelong member of Pisgah Baptist Church of Casar, former choir director for more than 40 years and former treasurer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Beam; and a grandson, R. Guerry Beam.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kirby and Lynda Beam of Savannah, Ga., and Kenneth and Cheryl Beam of Casar; two granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Lindy and Joey Wheat of Savannah and Laura and Clint Shuford of Polkville; and three great grandchildren.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pisgah Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris Sanford and Billy Cline officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Stamey Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery Trust Fund, P.O. Box 388, Casar, NC 28020.
Blanche Lay
CHERRYVILLE - Mrs. Blanche Cooper Lay, 72, of 121 Milo Neal Road, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Cone Memorial Chapel of Carpenter's Funeral Home with the Rev. Barry Philbeck officiating. Burial will be in City Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Love Valley Baptist Church, 2032 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
Edward McDaniel
ELLENBORO - Mr. Edward J. McDaniel, 75, of 132 Zeno McKinney Road, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
A native of Cleveland County, he was retired from Mastercraft, where he was a textile supervisor. He was also a farmer and a member of Drury Dobbins Baptist Church, where he was a former Sunday school teacher, church superintendent and a deacon. He was in the Navy and served in Japan during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Edward Luther and Sarah Jane Lail McDaniel; five brothers, Harland McDaniel, Paul McDaniel, Lawson McDaniel, Charlie McDaniel and Clingman McDaniel; and two sisters, Alma Tesseneer and Etta Wright.
He is survived by his wife, Donnis Dee Dysart McDaniel of the home; two sons, James P. McDaniel and Gary K. McDaniel, both of Shelby; and two grandsons, Keith McDaniel and Kirk McDaniel of the home.
The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Cleveland Funeral Services with the Rev. Alvin Allen and Greg Corn officiating.
Burial will be in Cleveland Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the home.
Cora Hope
GROVER - Mrs. Cora M. Hope, 93, of 112 Chestnut St., died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Grover Cemetery with the Revs. Rick Robison and Lane Carter officiating.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Harris Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Mary Morris
BESSEMER CITY - Mrs. Mary Alice Morris, 46, of 114 Tommies Trail, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Burn Center.
The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Hephzibah Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jack H. Cooke officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service.
The family will receive friends tonight from 5 to 6:30 at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home and other times at the home of a sister, Donna Broome, 1175 Ronald Broome Lane in Lincolnton.
Memorials may be made to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Burn Center, N.C. Jaycee Burn Center, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Hattie Young
HICKORY - Mrs. Hattie Lee Wilson Young, 89, of 511-1st St. SW, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, at home.
Born Dec. 30, 1912, in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Pinkey and Carrie Wilson. She was a member of Morningstar First Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L.Z. Young; two sons, Charles Young and Nelson Young; and three daughters, Edith Young, Kathleen Little and Ellen Sue Young.
She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Lillie and Horace Greene of Hickory, Betty and Charles Schenck of the home, Katie and James Propst of Conover and Virginia and Robert Shuford of Claremont; a daughter, Edna "Tootsie" Price of Columbus, Ga.; a sister, Mildred Robbs of Waco; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren;, 12 great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Morningstar First Baptist Church with the Rev. Webster E. Lytle officiating. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Allen Mitchell Funeral Home in Hickory.
Vera C. Cash
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mrs. Vera Cole Cash, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Kings Mountain Hospital Extended Care.
The funeral will be today at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. Burial will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service in the church parlor.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 786, Kings Mountain, N.C., or to Penley's Chapel, P.O. Box 2023, Kings Mountain, N.C.
Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Madge McGimsey
FOREST CITY - Mrs. Madge Allen McGimsey, 79, of 562 Doggett Road, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Rutherford Hospital.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Barry K. Keys officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at her home. The body will remain at Padgett and King Mortuary where friends may call until 9 tonight.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 211 West Main St., Forest City, NC 28043, or to the Madge McGimsey Scholarship Fund at Chase High School.
Alice Hipp
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Mrs. Alice Ayers Hipp, 91, a longtime resident of Fairforest, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.
A native of Goodlettsville, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late James Moses and Georgia Allen Ayers. She was a retired school teacher, having taught for 39 years at Fairforest Elementary School, where she was once honored as "Teacher of the Year." She was a member of Fairforest Baptist Church where she was the minister of music for 48 years. She was honored by Christian Supply with "The Heart of a Servant" award. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Asheville Normal Teachers College where she was named "A Woman of Substance." She had been the last surviving member of her immediate family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Hipp.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Paula Hipp of Boiling Springs; two grandchildren, Jada Hipp and Bryce Hipp, both of Boiling Springs; two nieces, Ann Otts and Joy Timmons, both of Spartanburg.
The funeral will be today at 3 p.m. at Fairforest Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Pruitt and Dr. James C. Hilton officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. today before the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Fairforest Baptist Church Music Ministry, P.O. Box 338, Fairforest, SC 29336.
J.F. Floyd Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Rose Gibson
FOREST CITY - Mrs. Rose Ellen Brookshire Gibson, 60, of 143 Mountain View St., died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at her home.
The funeral was Saturday in the chapel of Padgett and King Mortuary with Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating.
Burial was in Oak Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Howard Reynolds
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mr. Howard Edward Reynolds, 69, of 527 St. Lukes Church Road, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be Monday at 4 p.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel of Harris Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.
