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Frank Hill
BESSEMER CITY — Mr. Frank Hill, 84, formerly of 103 E. Louisiana Ave., died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville. The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel of Harris Funeral Home with the Rev. Dick Whitner officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Gaffney, S.C. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home and at other times at the home of his nephew, Howard Hill, 146 Davis Plantation Road, Bessemer City. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Eula Price
SHELBY — Mrs. Eula Mae Price, 70, of 511 W. Graham St., died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by The Thompson Brothers Funeral Home, Forest City.
Travas Smith
SHELBY — Mr. Travas Deshon Smith, 25, of 301 Broad Street, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was the eldest child of Ms. Pamela Denise Smith and the late James Atkins Jr. He was a 1999 graduate of North Shelby School, formerly employed by Cleveland Vocational Industries and was a member of the Palmer Grove Baptist Church. He was an avid fan of the WWF wrestler, “The Rock,” loved by all he met and had great love and admiration for his entire family. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pansy Lee Smith and Eli Black Sr. and paternal grandfather, James Atkins, Sr. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his mother, Pamela D. Smith and a devoted uncle, Minister Sherwood Smith of the home; a sister Phebbie Renee Smith of Shelby; a brother, Chad Smith of Bunter; his grandmother, Mrs. JoAnn Atkins of Shelby; a special niece, Rasjah Jamison of Shelby; 14 devoted aunts, four uncles, seven great-aunts, Mrs. Myrtle Ellis, Rosa Woods, Earlene Baxter, Rosa Smith, all of Shelby, Jessie Smith of Blacksburg, S.C., Mary Smith of Lincolnton and Etta Smith of Asheville; a great-uncle, Bobby Smith of Lincolnton; a foster aunt and godmother, Vivian Smith and two foster uncles and their wives, the Rev. Frankie and Wilma Smith and Jimmy and Myrtle Smith, all of Shelby; a step-brother, Joshua Atkins and a step-sister, Tiara Atkins both of Shelby; a best friend, Reginald JuWarren Reid of Lawndale; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Palmers Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. James L. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.
Clifford Rippy
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mr. Clifford Eugene Rippy, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris Funeral Home.
J.E. Whisnant
ASHEBORO — Mr. J.E. Whisnant, 84, of 1022 Macon St., died Monday, Sept. 22, 2002, at home. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. John Rogers and the Revs. Archie Chapman, Mitchell Whisnant and Nathan Whisnant officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery with military honors by the Randolph Co. Honor Guard. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Center of Living Home Health & Hospice (Hospice of Randolph), P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204.
Louise Pearson
DALLAS, N.C. — Mrs. Louise Hull Pearson, of 1518 Lower Dallas Road, formerly of 517 Battleground Road, Lincolnton, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. A graveside service will be today at 11 a.m. in Sunset Cemetery in Shelby with the Rev. Harold Leatherman officiating. The family received friends Monday at Warlick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Mae Hill
RUTHERFORDTON — Mrs. Mae Bell Shehan Hill of Maple Creek Road, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, at White Oak Manor in Rutherfordton. The funeral will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Crowe’s Funeral Home with the Revs. T.B. Deese and Tom Frady officiating. Burial will follow in Piedmont Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Memorials may be made to the Activities Fund, White Oak Manor, 188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, N.C.
Irene Hodge
RUTHERFORDTON — Mrs. Irene Beheler Hodge, 86, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Oakland Living Center in Rutherfordton. The funeral will be today 11 a.m. at Crowe’s Funeral Home with the Revs. Wesley Hudgins and Roger Hudgins officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043; or to Meals on Wheels, 193 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160.
Evan Hallman
LINCOLNTON — Mr. Evan Caldwell Hallman, 83, of 610 Monroe St., died Monday, Sept. 23, 2002. The funeral will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Rhyne Heights United Methodist Church with the Revs. Raymond C. Osbourne and Charles Steven officiating. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight at the home. Memorials may be made to Lincolnton Fire Department Fill the Boot for MDA, Attn: Debbie Raby, P.O. Box 617, Lincolnton, NC 28093. Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dolly Hinson
CHERRYVILLE — Mrs. Dolly Beer Hinson, 73, of The Lutheran Home in Hickory, formerly of Cherryville, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Cone Memorial Chapel of Carpenter’s Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bob Holtsclaw officiating. Burial will be in City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Evelyn Curtis
BLACKSBURG, S.C. — Mrs. Evelyn T. Curtis, 74, of 208 W. Carolina St., died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center in Gaffney, S.C. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Cherokee Falls Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tim Knotts officiating. Burial will be in Clingman Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at White Columns Funeral Service in Blacksburg, and at other times at the Fort home, 277 Garden Lakes Drive, Blacksburg.
Charles Perkins
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mr. Charles Perkins, 81, of 716 Sipes St., White Oak Manor, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at Kings Mountain Hospital. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Galilee United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Clarence Wright officiating. Burial will be in a Washington, D.C. cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church 30 minutes before the service. J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Greene
RUTHERFORDTON — Mr. Thomas Marshall Greene, 85, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at Henderson Care Center in Forest City. The funeral is today at 3 p.m. at Harrelson Funeral Home in Caroleen, with the Rev. Jim Whitlow officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Polkville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today.
Julian Morehead Sr.
CHERRYVILLE — Mr. Julian Lee Morehead Sr., 87, of 144 Kester Drive, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at home. A native of Shelby, he was born Oct. 13, 1914. He was the son of the late Torrence Morehead and Viola Blanton Morehead. He retired from J.G. Dudley Plumbing Co. and served in the Navy. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and the V.F.W. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, J.L. Morehead Jr.; two brothers, James Morehead and Gorman Morehead; and a sister, Bertha Canipe. He is survived by his wife, Vernie Morrison Morehead, of the home; a daughter, Ann Morehead Hicks, of Anderson, S.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Evelyn Morehead, of Lattimore; a daughter-in-law, Janice M. Morehead; granddaughters and husbands, Angela M. and David Williams, of Morganton, Nickie M. and Paul Wright and Jennifer B. Morehead, all of Shelby; grandsons and wives, Lt. Troy C. and Janis Hicks, of Whidbey Island, Wash., Lee M. and Sheila Hicks of Greenville, S.C.; a great-granddaughter, Sarah C. Williams, of Morganton; a great-grandson, Justin A. Williams, of Morganton; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Sue and Gene Beam, New Ellenton, S.C.; and a sister-in-law, Georgia Lee Morehead, of Shelby. The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Patterson officiating. Entombment will be in Cleveland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home, and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby NC 28152; or to Cleveland County Chapter of the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 639, Shelby NC 28151.
Margaret Wilson
RUTHERFORDTON — Mrs. Margaret Wilson, 69, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, at her residence. She was born May 1, 1933, in Caldwell County. She attended Brittain Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond H. Wilson, and her parents, Yodel and Clara Edmonston Deal. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Webber of Summerville, S.C., and Janet Wilson, of Rutherfordton; two sons, Raymond Wilson of Lenoir, and Steven Wilson of Rutherfordton; three sisters, Betty Grant and Bobbie Rogers, both of Lenoir, and Ginger Luper of Portsmouth, Va.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private memorial services will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City NC 28043. Crowe’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James E. Parris
CHESNEE, S.C. — Mr. James Edgar Parris, 73, of 405 Green Valley Drive, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. at State Line Baptist Church with the Revs. John Godfrey, Dan Bostic and Charlie Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home of Cliffside. Memorials may be made to State Line Baptist Church Building Fund, 1353 State Line Road, Gaffney SC 29341. A guest register is available at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhom. com.
Ralph Ward
IRON STATION — Mr. Ralph Bernon Ward, 69, of 116 Ralph Ward Trail, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002, at his home. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. Gordon Shrum officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with DAV military graveside rites. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Warlick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 563, Iron Station NC 28080; or to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton NC 28092.
Lucille Campfield
MOORESBORO — Mrs. Lucille Luckadoo Campfield, 76, of Lake Houser Road, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at her home. She was a native of Rutherford County, a daughter of the late the Rev. W.T. and Elizabeth Greene Luckadoo. She retired from Kemet Electronics, was a member of Campfield Memorial Baptist Church and was the widow of Guy Campfield. She is survived by two sons, Michael Campfield and wife, Vickie, of Forest City and Eddie Campfield and wife, Sissy, of Ellenboro; two daughters, Rita Campfield of Greenwood, S.C., and Janet Houser and husband, Mike, of Mooresboro; four sisters, Louise Toney of Ellenboro, Reba Ford and Libby Henson, both of Forest City, and Murial Short of Spartanburg, S.C.; her stepmother, Elsie Henderson Luckadoo of Ramseur; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be today at 2 p.m. at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church with the Revs. Joseph Cantrell and Chris Ruppe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family received friends Friday at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Campfield Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 369 Campfield Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040; or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest book is available at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com.
Margaret Cook
LINCOLNTON — Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Cook, 96, of 1410 E. Gaston St., formerly of South Grove St., died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at Lincoln Nursing Center. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at E.F. Drum Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester Paysour officiating. The body will be at the funeral home 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in Crouse Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to South River Baptist Church in Lincolnton.
Alma Mitchem
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mrs. Alma C. Mitchem, 102, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at White Oak Manor Nursing Home. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. W.H. Caldwell Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church 30 minutes before the service. J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Perkins
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mr. Charles Perkins died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, in Kings Mountain. Funeral arrangements will be announced by J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral Home.
Julian L. Morehead Sr.
CHERRYVILLE — Mr. Julian L. Morehead Sr., of 144 Kester Drive, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
