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Jessie Logan
ELLENBORO — Mr. Jessie Ben Logan, 66, of 239 Hamrick Drive, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Autumn Care of Forest City. The funeral will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Webb First Baptist Church with the Revs. Michael Moore and Chris Bowen officiating. The body will be placed in the church two hours before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service at the church. Thompson Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
‘Don’ Rollins
SHELBY — Mr. Perry D. “Don” Rollins, 52, of 1022 Cumberland Drive, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of Sara Wright Rollins of Cliffside and the late W.D. “Bill” Rollins. He retired as a school teacher and was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Jan Biggerstaff Rollins of Shelby; and two daughters, Hope Rollins of Forest City and Kim Rollins of Cary. The funeral will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Fleming officiating. Burial will be in Cliffside Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cliffside Baptist Church, Building Fund, Box 336, Cliffside, NC 28024; or to American Diabetes. Association, Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. A guest book is available at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com.
Alma Gantt
Kings Mountain — Mrs. Alma Millen Gantt, 80, of Wesleyan Arms Nursing Center, High Point, formerly of Kings Mountain, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, at Wesleyan Arms Nursing Center. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church with the Revs. Janice Combs and Dave Kingrey officiating. Burial will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 37, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
MARGARET HYDER
SHELBY — Mrs. Margaret Scism Hyder, 57, of 1585 Maysville Road, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Cleveland County Aug. 12, 1945, she was a daughter of the late Forrest Everette Scism Sr. and Beatrice Chapman Scism. She had worked for Doran Textiles, Blackwelders Textiles and Shelby Elastic. She belonged to Wallace Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mack O’Neal Hyder of Shelby; a son and daughter-in-law, Neal and Julie Hyder of Cherryville; a daughter and son-in-law, Cammy and Blaine Richard of Shelby; two brothers, Everette Scism Jr. of Polkville and Johnny Scism of Shelby; a sister, Brodia Sarratt of Shelby; and three grandchildren, Bradley Richard, Nathaniel Richard and Zachary Hyder. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Stamey Funeral Home Chapel in Fallston, with the Revs. Lero Hudson and Barry Goodman officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 at the funeral home. A guest register is available online at www.stameyfuneralhome. com.
SARAH DAVIS
WADESBORO — Miss Sarah Jane Davis, 74, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Miss Davis was born in the Poplar Springs Community of Cleveland County, Oct. 21, 1927. She was a daughter of the late Noah Newton and Moddie Webber Davis. She was a member of The National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution for 45 years, and locally belonged to the Thomas Wade-Craighead Chapter. She was also a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She moved to Anson County in 1954 to teach math at Lilesville School, after graduating form the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She retired after teaching in the Anson County School System for more than 30 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Ann Davis Brendle; and a very special aunt, Cecil Cecilia Davis. She is survived by her good friend, Billy Britt of Wadesboro, and several cousins. The funeral will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Dr. Fred Senter officiating. Burial will be in Anson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 at Leavitt Funeral Home, 1800 Morven Road, Wadesboro. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 423, Wadesboro, NC 28170, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
MICKEY HOPE
GASTONIA — Mr. Mickey Dean Hope, 46, of Betty Street, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Born in Cleveland County, he worked in the plumbing trade and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Betty B. Jenkins Hope of Gastonia; a brother and his wife, Johnny Ray and Nina Hope of Shelby; two sisters and their husbands, Racena and Timothy McConnell of Ladson, S.C., and Tammy and Terry Alexander of Summerville, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Putnam Memorial Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mark Canipe officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to help with funeral expenses by mailing to Johnny Ray Hope, 529 Cherryville Road, Shelby, NC 28150. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GEORGE HOUSER
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mr. George Henry Houser, 87, of 104 E. Ridge St., died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Born in Cleveland County, he was the third child of the late Horace Mayo and Sarah Evangeline Falls Houser. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, where he was a former choir and church council member. He served as past president of Kings Mountain Lions Club and Kings Mountain Country Club. He was very active in his community and in 1973 led a successful campaign for a new addition to Kings Mountain Hospital. He spent most of his life with Sadie Mills Inc., where he served as secretary and past president. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, George Andrew Hudson; brothers, William “Bill” Houser and Douglas Houser; and sisters, Frances Houser Lutz and Linda Houser Blanton. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Laura Mauney Houser; two daughters and their husbands, Shirley Houser Bimrose and Fred of Kings Mountain and Beth Houser McIntyre and Lee of Gastonia; a sister, Lois Evangeline Houser of Clemson, S.C.; grandchildren, Laura Hudson Johnson and her husband, Sam, of Jamestown, Betsy McIntyre Hurst and her husband, Brad, of Gastonia and Lee “Trey” McIntyre III of Charlotte; great-grandchildren, Hannah Elizabeth Hayes and Sarah Katherine Hayes of Jamestown and Lauralee Elizabeth Hurst of Gastonia. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Bill Jeffcoat officiating. Burial will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the home of daughter Shirley Houser Bimrose, 611 Crescent Hill Road, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 201 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
‘VIOLA’ WILLIAMS
GAFFNEY, S.C. — Mrs. Minnie “Viola” Harvey Williams, 82, of 523 W. Montgomery St., died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. A celebration of life service will be held today at 4 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery, with the Revs. Frank Northcutt and Clyde Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends at White Columns Funeral Service, Gaffney, from 3 to 3:45 p.m. At other times, the family will be at the Bridges home, 523 W. Montgomery St., Apt. 18, Gaffney, S.C.
SARAH MOREHEAD
MORGANTON — Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Morehead, 72, of 2960 Frank Whisnant Road, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Britthaven of Morganton. Born in Cleveland County May 13, 1930, she was a daughter of the late David and Eliza Caswell Hamrick. She retired as an assembler for Specialty Lighting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin H. Morehead; two brothers, Jim Hamrick and Ben Hamrick; and two sisters, Vessie Hoppes and Ruth Barnette. She is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Steve and Debbie Morehead of Morganton, Ivy Morehead of Shelby and Mike Morehead of Burnsville; three brothers, Archie Hamrick and Johnnie Hamrick of Shelby and Dewey Hamrick of Cherryville; three sisters, Eva Champion and Cathrine Oliver of Shelby and Martha Greene of Boiling Springs; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, with the Revs. David Gay and April Abernethy officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 8:30, and at other times at the home of Ivy Morehead, 1144 S. DeKalb St., Shelby.
CECIL WILSON
GROVER — Mr. Cecil Wilson, 80, of 105 Andrews Drive, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Born in Madison County, he was a son of the late Jerry and Addie Carver Wilson. He retired from the textile industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Dale Wilson; and three brothers, Carl Wilson, Luther Wilson and Clyde Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Edith Hart Wilson of Grover; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth Wilson Haskins and her husband, Andy, and Darlene Wilson Clark and her husband, Steve, all of Grover; a sister, Zetta Wilson Burrell of Weaverville; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Lowery officiating. Burial will be in Grover Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Harris Funeral Home, and at other times at the home of a daughter, Darlene Clark, 108 Andrews Drive, Grover.
RAYMOND ALLEN
GROVER — Mr. Raymond Austin Allen, 55, of 319 Mallard Drive, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Clearview Baptist Church, Grover, with the Revs. Barry Miles and Barry Philbeck officiating. Burial will follow at Grover Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Pearson home, 310 Pearson Drive, Blacksburg, S.C. White Columns Funeral Service, Blacksburg, is in charge of arrangements.
BETTY DICKSON
BLACKSBURG, S.C. — Mrs. Betty Jo Borders Dickson, 64, of 310 Antioch Road, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at home. The graveside funeral is today at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Vernon Craig officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Gordon Mortuary and at other times at the home.
ALICE PARKER
GAFFNEY, S.C. — Mrs. Alice M. Parker, 90, formerly of Holly Street, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002, at Peachtree Centre. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Frederick Memorials Gardens, with the Rev. Delos Blanton officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 at White Columns Funeral Service, Gaffney.
Mary Lou Glenn
LAWNDALE — Mrs. Mary Lou Fortenberry Glenn, 77, of 204 Cline St., died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Carolinas Medical Center. Born July 25, 1925, in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Cleveland and Elizabeth Rose Monnie Wall Fortenberry. She retired as an inspector from Cleveland Mills. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lawndale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Glenn; and two brothers, Charles Fortenberry and Harvey Fortenberry. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Wray V. Glenn, of Lawndale; a son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Judy Glenn of Polkville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ravonda and Larry Wyatt of Polkville and Donna and David Thomas of Cherryville; four grandsons, Marc Glenn, Joseph Glenn, Andy Thomas and Jeff Wyatt; and one granddaughter, Jenna Wyatt. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Lawndale with the Rev. David Reep officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Lawndale, P.O. Box 548, Lawndale, NC 28090. A guest register is available at www. stameyfuneralhome.com.
Garry Mitchell
SHELBY — Mr. Garry Ray Mitchell, 44 of 3009 Fallston-Waco Road, died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at home. He was a native of Stanley County, born Oct. 24, 1957, the son of Wayborn L. and Jean Rector Mitchell of Shelby. He was a graduate of Burns High School in 1976, attended Gardner-Webb College and was a graduate of Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2001, and was an assistant chaplain with Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Bessie Rector of Sparta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Priscilla Mitchell of Cherryville and David R. and Debbie B. Mitchell of Shelby; three nephews, Christopher Mitchell, B.J. Philbeck and Simon Philbeck; and special aunts and uncles, J.D. and Raycene Hatcher of High Point, Arnold and Opal Mitchell of Statesville, Cam and Ann Osborne and Arlene and Tommy Hamm of Virginia and Ruth and Colonel Brown, Clifton and Shirley Rector, Raymond and Elaine Rector and Mary and Terry Kennedy, all of Sparta. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Waco Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Cherryville. Another funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Grandview Funeral Home in Sparta. Dr. Harold Fite will be in charge of both services. The family will receive friends Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Waco Baptist Church in Waco or Shiloh United Methodist Church in Sparta. Carpenter’s Funeral Home of Cherryville is in charge of local arrangements.
‘Butch’ Harris
MOORESBORO — Mr. Richard Williams “Butch” Harris Sr., 62, of Cliffside Road, Mooresboro, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center after an illness of 14 years. He was a native of Rutherfod County and was the son of the late John Roland Harris and Ruby Gosey Harris. He was a former teacher, coach and principal in Cleveland County Schools. He was a football official for North State for 20 years. He was a graduate of Cliffside High School, received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Appalachian State University and EDS degree from Western Carolina University. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Harris. He is survived by his wife, Barbara H. Harris, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Jr. and Allison Harris of Cliffside; two daughters and sons-in-law, Crystal and Jeff Bridges and Lisa and George Randlett, all of Forest City; six grandchildren, Ryan Harris, Kaitlin Harris, Emily Adkins, Bonnie Bridges, Allie Bridges, Geordy Randlett; mother-in-law, Katie Harris of Cliffside; brothers-in-law, Jerry Harris of Shelby, Billy Harris and wife, Robin, of Waco and Bill Putnam of Cliffside; sister-in-law, Peggy Barnes of Cliffside; and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Qualls officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home and other times at the home of a daughter, Lisa Randlett, 261 Elizabeth Ave., Forest City. A guest register is available at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com.
Kenneth Towery
MORGANTON — Mr. Kenneth Dwight Towery, 57, of 507 E. Meeting St., died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Britthaven Nursing Home of Morganton. The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, with the Rev. Jerry Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Knob Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Burke County, P.O. Box 1029, Valdese, NC 28609.
Bobby Davis
MOORESBORO — Mr. Bobby Dean Davis, 63, of 3843 Cliffside Road, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
Jessie Logan
ELLENBORO — Jessie Ben Logan, 66, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at The Autumn Care of Forest City. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Thompson Brothers Funeral Home, Forest City.
