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Joseph Cunningham
GASTONIA — Mr. Joseph W. Cunningham, 48, of 319 Apt. E. Osceola Road, died Monday, August 26, 2002, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Ebony and White’s Funeral Service.
Ossie Petty
ELLENBORO — Mrs. Ossie Elizabeth Petty, 68, of 240 Webb Church Road, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. Funeral arrangements will be announced by The Thompson Brothers Funeral Home of Forest City.
Reba Branch
LINCOLNTON — Mrs. Reba Gibson Branch, 74, of 149 Hillside Drive, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at home. The funeral will be today at 3 p.m. at Lincolnton Church of God with the Revs. Dr. Richard King and Kenneth Lytle officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family received friends Monday at Warlick Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Providence Ministries, P.O. Box 426199, San Francisco, Calif. 94142-6100.
Christine Thompson
SHELBY — Mrs. Christine Lattimore Thompson, 69, of 210 Maple St., died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Willie Mae Johnson Lattimore. She was a member of Vision Baptist Church. She was retired from Fasco Controls Inc. after 22 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Adolphus Thompson; six brothers, Thomas M. L. Sidney Lee, Everett Jr., Bobby and Peabo Lattimore and five sisters, Geraldine Sadler, Willie Mae Forney, Florinda Lattimore, Flishes Ann Elmore and Emily Morning. She is survived by a son, Adolphus Thompson Jr. of Dayton, Ohio; six daughters, Debra Poston, Tita Thompson, Carolyn Thompson, Teney Thompson, Vera Thompson and Denise Thompson all of Shelby; a brother, Charles Lattimore of Cherryville; four sisters, Lorine Link of Hickory, Ruby Watts of Vale, Mattie J. Evans of Lincolnton and Edie Bowden of Cherryville; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Good Samaritan Fellowship Church with the Rev. Charles Rudisill officiating. Burial will follow in Webb Memorial Lawns. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service at the church and other times at the home of Denise Thompson, 205 Broad St., Shelby.
Ruby Ann Bradshaw
SHELBY — Ms. Ruby Ann Lottie Lee Archie Bradshaw, 86, of 250 Antrum St., died Monday, August 26, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Genesis Funeral Service.
Ada Roberston
LENOIR — Mrs. Ada Downs Robertson, 89, of Robertson Lane, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at Lenoir Healthcare. The funeral will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dyson officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood St., N.W., Lenoir, NC 28645.
Dewitt Hopper
MOORESBORO — Mr. Dewitt Hopper, 76, of 590 Hog Pen Branch Road, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at his home. The funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Harrelson Funeral Home with the Revs. Steve Jamison and Trey Gilliam officiating. Burial will be in Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Helen Ivey
GREENVILLE — Mrs. Helen Perry Ivey, 83, of 410 Lee St., died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002. A memorial service will be today at 5 p.m. in the chapel of Farmer Funeral Service. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Processing Center, P.O. Box 64421, Saint Paul, Minn. 55164-9355; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Teyreze Odoms
SHELBY — Mr. Teyreze Neshun Odoms, 17, of 208 Maple St., died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Genesis Funeral Service. The family will receive friends at the home of his mother, 106 Douglas Street in Lawndale.
Iva Cline
PINEVILLE — Mrs. Iva Ellen Hoyle Cline, 75, of 13535 Dansville Drive, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, S.C. Born in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Moody and Lucille Canipe Hoyle and widow of the late Marshall O. Cline Sr. She was a homemaker. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Hoyle; and one sister, Marjorie Rodgers. She is survived by a son, Marshall Cline of Shelby; a daughter, L. Arlene Cline of Pineville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Myra Hoyle and Robert and Joy Hoyle, all of Shelby; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Peggy Cornwell of Charlotte, and Barbara and Jim Pressley and Rachel and Charles Fowler, all of Shelby; three grandchildren, Claude O. Ross III and Mark and Adam Cline, all of Shelby. The funeral is today at noon at First Baptist Church Webb Chapel, with the Rev. Tony Tench officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. The family will receive friends in First Baptist Church parlor from 10 to 11:40 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southern Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215. Lutz-Austell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hazel Harrill
SHELBY — Ms. Hazel Frances Harrill, 85, of White Oak Manor in Shelby died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at White Oak Manor. A native of Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Jessie Gale Harrill. She was a home companion to the elderly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six sisters, Beulah and Ruth Graham, Mabel Bowman, Blanche Green, Madge Shytle and Pansy Hawkins, all of Shelby. She is survied by one sister, Virginia Ricker of Asheville; her nieces, June Barbee of Charleston, S.C., Judi Hipps of Shelby and Teresa Carroll of Pauline, S.C.; a nephew, Larry Boyes of Gray Court, S.C., and many other nieces and nephews. The graveside funeral service is today at 3 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery, with the Rev. David Black officiating. The family will receive friends today at Lutz-Austell Funeral Home from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Annie McIntyre
CHERRYVILLE — Mrs. Annie Boone Clapp McIntyre, 93, of Suncrest Road, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Brian Center in Lincolnton. The funeral is today at 2 p.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church, McLeansville, with the Revs. Ray Mims and Sue Flippin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family receives friends Sunday at Carpenter’s Funeral Home and today will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Carpenter’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Guynell Oliver
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mrs. Guynell Oliver, 84, of 117 Parkdale Circle, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Wendover at Hospice of Cleveland County. She was born in Lancaster, S.C., to the late William Thomas and Elizabeth Humphrey Robinson. She was wife of the late Ray Bill Oliver. She was a former member of Piedmont Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, and retired from Parkyarn Mills after 37 years of service. She is survived by five daughters, Brenda Humphries and her husband, Charles, Chris Petersen and Linda Moss and her husband, Larry, all of Kings Mountain, Darlene Killian and her husband, Joe, of York, S.C., and Marlene Denton of Gastonia; two sisters, Sarah Kelly of Bessemer City and Eva Mae Taylor of Cowpens, S.C.; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Cindy Coleman and Chaplain Carolyn Sears officiating. Burial will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery. The family will have informal visitation at home, 117 Parkdale Circle, this afternoon. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Christine Thompson
SHELBY — Mrs. Christine Lattimore Thompson, 72, of 210 Maple St. died Sunday Aug. 25, 2002, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. The family will be at the home of Denise Thompson, 205 Broad St. Arrangements will be announced by Enloe Mortuary.
Tyreze Odoms
SHELBY — Mr. Tyreze Neshum Odoms, 17, of 208 Maple St. died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends at the home of his mother, 106 Douglas St., Lawndale. Arrangements will be announced by Genesis Funeral Service and Chapel.
Mittie Turner
CHERRYVILLE — Mrs. Mittie Russ Turner, 89, of 111 Harrelson Road, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Carolina Care Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Cyrus and Amanda Jane Evans Russ. Her husband was the late A.C. Turner. She retired from Dora Yarn Mill after 45 years of service. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Cherryville. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Alvin Chester and Betty Turner of Cherryville and Gary Turner of Vale; two daughters and a son-in-law, Connie and Hillard Wise Jr. and Martha Jane Turner, all of Cherryville; a sister, Ora Lingerfelt of Cherryville; grandchildren, Cheryl McGinnis, Butch Wise, Rusty –Wise, Donna Sullens, Tina Dellinger, Shelia Willis, Steven Browne, Michelle Allen, Stephanie Willis, Lisa Burchfield, Misty Ramsey, Becky Turner and Dustin Turner; great-grandchildren, Winston Wise, Lindy Sullens, Kristi Sullens, April Howell, Steven Dellinger, Shea Willis, Ethan Browne, Danielle Connor, Justin Hickson, Kyle Burchfield and Stephanie Ramsey; stepgrandchildren, Matt Willis, Macie Willis, Cory Burchfield and Beth Burchfield. The funeral will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Cone Memorial Chapel of Carpenter’s Funeral Home, with the Rev. Phil Deitz and Dr. Billy Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Micah Allen, Butch Wise, Rusty Wise, Steven Browne, Joel McGinnis and Tim Burchfield. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of Connie and Hillard Wise, 1010 W. Church St., Cherryville. Memorials may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church, 3242 Tryon Courthouse Road, Cherryville, NC 28021.
Dave Green
SHELBY — Mr. Dave Green, 59, of 103 Kilby Lane died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
Daisy Edwards
SHELBY — Mrs. Daisy Emma Wilson Edwards, 91, of 3722 LaVista Drive, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Century Care Nursing Home. A native of Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late John and Lennie Elizabeth Jones Wilson. She was a homemaker and a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Logan Edwards; two daughters, Erie Cantrell and Louise Ramsey; two brothers, Millard Wilson and Julius Wilson; and four sisters, Lois Ellis, Vertie Poteat, Ida Humphries and Dorie Padgett. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joe and Barbara Edwards of Shelby and John Edwards of Ellenboro; a daughter, Mary Lou Smith of Bessemer City; a sister, Ellie Lee of Shelby; 14 grandchildren, Wanda Humphries, Lori Rabb, Tonda Putnam, John Edwards Jr., Kenneth Edwards, Diane Bridges, Kathy Smith, Karen Keeter, Tracy Morton, Peggy Brown, Danny Harris, Thomas Harris, Sheila King and Dallas Harrill; and a number of great-grandchildren. The funeral will by Monday at 2 p.m. at Beaver Dam Baptist Church with the Revs. Ken Pruitt and Phil Hughes and Dr. Paul Sorrells 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 6:30 to 8 at Cleveland Funeral Services and other times at the home of Joe Edwards, 3712 W. Dixon Blvd. Memorials may be made to Beaver Dam Baptist Church.
Hazel Harrill
SHELBY — Ms. Hazel Frances Harrill, 85, of White Oak Manor died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at White Oak Manor. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Jessie Gale Harrill. She was a home companion to the elderly. She is survived by seven sisters, Beulah and Ruth Graham, Mabell Bowman, Blanche Green, Madge Shytle and Pansy Hawkins of Shelby and Virginia Ricker of Asheville; her nieces, June Barbee of Charleston, S.C., Judi Hipps of Shelby, Tersa Carroll of Pauline, S.C., nephew Larry Boyes of Grey Court, S.C., and many other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Sunset Cemetery with the Rev. David Black officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Monday at Lutz-Austell Funeral Home.
Martha Crain
FOREST CITY — Ms. Martha Hill Crain, 86, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Rutherford Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Gilkey Church of God. Burial will be in Piney Knob Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at McMahan’s Funeral Home.
Iva Cline
PINEVILLE — Mrs. Iva Ellen Hoyle Cline, 75, of 13535 Dansville Drive, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, S.C., Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Moody and Lucille Canipe Hoyle. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Hoyle; and one sister, Marjorie Rodgers. She is survived by one son, Marshall Cline of Shelby; one daughter, L. Arlene Cline of Pineville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Myra Hoyle and Robert and Joy Hoyle, all of Shelby; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Peggy Cornwell, Barbara and Jim Pressley and Rachel and Charles Fowler, all of Shelby; three grandchildren, Clay Ross and Mark and Adam Cline, all of Shelby. The funeral will be Monday at noon at First Baptist Church Webb Chapel with the Rev. Tony Tench officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church parlor. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southern Piedmont Chapter, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. Lutz-Austell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Bennett
RUTHERFORDTON — Mrs. Virginia Parris Bennett, 88, of 1881 Big Island Road, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens’ Home. The funeral will be 3 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Crowe’s Funeral Home with the Revs. Elbert Keeter and Jack Crain officiating. Burial will be in Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at the funeral home and other times at the home of Dale Scoggin, 300 Chimney Rock Road, Rutherfordton. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
