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Chip Greene
FOREST CITY — Chip Greene, 24, a native of Rutherford County, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002. Chip had a good heart, a passion for life, family and friends he loved — and who loved him. He resided at 410 Weatherstone Drive. He was a 1996 graduate of R-S Central High School and was attending Isothermal Community College. He is survived by his parents, Rose Greene of Forest Lake Road and Hubert Greene of Greene Boat and Motor, Spindale; a brother, Andy Greene and his wife, Christina; a sister, Sandra Loganadan and her husband, Nick; Chip’s fiance, Andrea Whisnant; and two nephews, Ian and Kyle Loganadan. He was preceded in death by a brother, Todd Dysart. The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Crowe’s Funeral Home. A ceremony to honor Chip’s life will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 2676 Hudlow Road, Forest City.
Ruth Phillips
FOREST CITY — Mrs. Ruth Hamrick Phillips, 89, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at Hillcrest Rest Home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Bethany Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Greene officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from one hour before the service at the church. Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Carnette Poplin
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mrs. Carnette Huffstetler Poplin, 93, of 615 N. Piedmont Ave., and former resident of Gastonia, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at The Haven in Pineville. The funeral will be 3 p.m. Monday at Matthews Lutheran Church with Dr. Edgar Cooper officiating. A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. at Gaston Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:35 p.m. Monday at the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 201 N. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, N.C., or to a charity of one’s choice. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sam Tallent
LAWNDALE — Mr. Sam Tallent, 83, of 2627 Curt Ledford Road, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 9. 1919, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late James Augustus and Sally Junie Miller Tallent. He retired from Marvin S. Beam Ford in Cherryville as sales manager. He attended Zion Hill Baptist Church and was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shelby, the Society of Professional Sales Managers and former chairman and member of the board of directors of Casar Volunteer Fire Department. He also served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mozelle McCurry Tallent of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, June and Gary Mull of Lawndale; three sisters, Betty Mosteller and Edna Tallent, both of Morganton and Helen Tallant of Lenoir; a granddaughter and husband, Sherry and Joe Jensen of Lawndale; and a grandson, Joe Mull of Lawndale. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Stamey Funeral Home with the Revs. Burl Sain and Darrin Hughes officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com.
Aaron Allen
WARRENTON — Mr. Aaron Marcus Allen, 79, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at Maria Parham Hospital in Henderson. Mr. Allen was a Cleveland County native born Oct. 18, 1922, son of the late Irvin Marion and Maude Weathers Allen. Mr. Allen was owner and operator of Warren Auto Parts for 35 years, he was a member of the Warrenton Baptist Church and served in the Navy. The Revs. David Brooks and Jody Wright will conduct services at 4 p.m. Saturday at Warrenton Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Harriett Owens Allen; three sons, Irvin M. “Marty” Allen of Shelby, Aaron Marcus Allen II and Cecil Craig Allen, both of Warrenton; one brother, Wiley H. Allen of Kings Mountain; five sisters, Adelaide A. Hamrick of Shelby, Betty A. DeVeney of Kings Mountain, Nancy A. Danielson of Orlando, Fla., Barbara A. Bridges of Kings Mountain and Freida A. Hawkins of Shelby; and five grandchildren, Raymond Anderson Allen, Claudia Kathryn Allen, Emily Brooks Allen, Tiffany Nicole Allen and Bridgette Alexandria Allen. Memorials may be made to the Warrenton Baptist Church. Blaylock Funeral Home in Warrenton is in charge of arrangements.
William Buff
SHELBY — Mr. William Lee Buff, 53, of 117 Broad St., died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at his home. A graveside service will be today at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ken Morrison officiating. The family will receive friends following the service and at other times the family will be at the home of Elizabeth Warren, 117 Broad St., Shelby. Stamey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com.
Martha Scoggin
SPINDALE — Mrs. Martha Freeman Scoggin, 88, of Iowa Avenue, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at Oakland Living Center. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Anna Kate Logan Freeman. She was a member of Spencer Baptist Church and retired from Doncaster Inc. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Earl Scoggin. She is survived by a son, Michael Scoggin and his wife, Paula, of Rutherfordton; a daughter, Anna Lancaster and her husband, Paul, of Shelby; four grandchildren, Heather Sprouse and her husband, Michael, Rusty Scoggin, Laura Melton and her husband, Todd, and Jason Lancaster and his wife, Kimberly; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Spencer Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Vaughn and Bruce Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in Spindale City Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at McMahan’s Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her son, Michael Scoggin, 280 Fleming Drive, Rutherfordton. Memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church, 207 N. Oak St., Spindale, NC 28160. A guest register is available at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com.
Iva Cline
SHELBY — Mrs. Iva Hoyle Cline, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, S.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lutz-Austell Funeral Home.
Hazel Harrill
SHELBY — Mrs. Hazel Harrill, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, at White Oak Manor. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lutz-Austell Funeral Home.
Ruby Archie
SHELBY — Mrs. Ruby Archie, 60, of 240 W. Grover St., Apartment 8, departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was born April 23, 1942, the daughter of the late Nellie Sue Gaston and Perry Dewberry. She was retired from Doran Textiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Archie Sr.; and her grandparents, Dora Gaston and Hugh Cobb. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Dora A. and Larry Robbs and Betty A. Archie, all of Shelby; a son, Robert L. Archie Jr. of Shelby; a maternal son, Ernest V. Archie, and his wife, Lula, of Columbus, Ga.; five grandchildren, Kimberly Dewberry of Charlotte, Samantha and Darrius Archie of Shelby and Geranda and Gerrell Archie of Kings Mountain; a special niece, Loretta Belk of Charlotte; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Genesis Chapel with the Bishop O. Brintley officiating. Burial will be in Webb Memorial Lawns . The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the chapel and other timesat the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dora and Larry Robbs, at 1215 White Ave., Shelby. A guest registry is available at www.genesisfuneralservice.com.
Johnny Ponder
SHELBY — Mr. Johnny Lewis Ponder, 49, of 413 Weathers St., died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. S.A. Raper officiating. Burial will be in Webb Memorial Lawns. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the service at the church and at other times at the home of his grandmother, Connie Surratt, 813 Craig St., Shelby. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Jack E. Hardin
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Mr. Jack Everette Hardin, 77, of 96 Delray Drive, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at his home after an extended illness. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Robert Curtis and Ella Clark Hardin. He retired from A & P Tea Company, with 32 years of service and later worked with Ingles, Piggly-Wiggly, Harris-Teeter and also with the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, the E. Gibson Davis Sunday School Class and had sung in several quartets for over 20 years. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Doris Huffstetler Hardin of the home; one son, the Rev. Larry Everette Hardin and wife, Jo Carol, of Mauldin; two daughters, Jackie Hardin Philbeck and husband, Jerry, of Shelby and Pamela Hardin Moore and husband, Harold, of Moore; one brother, Ben A. Hardin of Boiling Springs; nine grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Landford-Pollard Chapel conducted by his son, the Rev. Larry E. Hardin and the Rev. Dale Thornburg. A committal service will follow at 1 p.m. in Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain conducted by the Rev. Bill Adams. Those who wish may make memorials to Interium Hospice, 775 Spartanburg, Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the Landford-Pollard Funeral Home and the family will be at the home at 96 Delray Drive.
Ruby Archie
SHELBY — Ms. Ruby Nell Dewberry Archie, 60, of 240 W. Grover St. Apt. 8, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at her home. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Genesis Chapel with the Bishop O. B. Brinkley officiating. Burial will follow in Webb Cemtery. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dora and Larry Robbs at 1215 White Ave., in Shelby.
‘Bill’ Hayes
GAFFNEY, S.C. — Mr. William “Bill” Lee Hayes, 87, of 503 Cherokee Ave., died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at the home of his daughter. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in Frederick Memorial Gardens with the Revs. Jeff Bridges and Stuart Kersey officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 at White Columns-Gaffney Funeral Service and at other times at the Simmons home, 1503 Overbrook Drive, Gaffney. Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Carolina, 407 N. Limestone St., Gaffney, SC 29340.
Ward Berry
SHELBY — Mr. Ward Berry of 406 Fields Drive, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
Mary Toney
MOORESBORO — Mrs. Mary Lou Bailey Toney, 60, of 3219 Cliffside Road, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. She was a native of Cleveland County, a daughter of the late C.I. and Mattie Gillespie Bailey. She retired from Shelby Police Department as Sergeant. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Trinity Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Paul R. Toney of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Arvin Putnam of Mooresboro; two brothers, Ed Bailey and Buren Bailey and wife, Judy, all of Mooresboro. A graveside service will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Travis Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service at McKinney-Landreth Funeral home. A guest register is available at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com.
Marie Turner
SHELBY — Mrs. Marie Nolan Turner, 82, formerly of 700 Buford St., died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. Born in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence S. Nolan and Greathel Borders Nolan. She retired from Albert Turner Plumbing as office manager and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Turner; and a brother, Clarence Nolan Jr. She is survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law, Doug and Linda Turner of Asheville, Gary and Gwen Turner of Shelby and Mike and Debbie Turner of Cherryville; two sisters, Catherine Nolan and Emily Poston, both of Shelby; eight grandchildren, Doug Turner Jr., Annette Burkhard, Jeanna Turner, Karin Cook, Mark Turner, Allison Bowers, Cliff White and Crystal Turner; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Franks and Dr. J.M. Ezell officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Gary Turner, 1715 Country Garden Drive, Shelby. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 600 S. Dekalb St., Shelby, NC 28150.
‘A.C.’ Cobb Sr.
LINCOLNTON — Mr. Alfred “A.C.” Cobb Sr., 62, of 1004 East Pine St., died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at his home. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Providence Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Hill and Bishop Eugene Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church and at other times at the home of Albert M. Cobb, 212 Old Park Road, Maiden. Ebony & White’s Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Verlee Mask
SHELBY — Mrs. Verlee Vernishamae Roberts Mask, 72, of 2338 Hoey Church Road, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at Kings Mountain Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Ben and Nellie Aldrich and retired from the City of Kings Mountain Recreation Department, after 27 years of service. She managed Davidson Swimming Pool and worked in many other capacities at the Kings Mountain Community Center. She was a member of Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church, where she served on the steward, ushers and missionary boards. She was a member of Adah Chapter number 7 Order of the Eastern Star, life time member of the NAACP, Emma V. Kelly Temple number 748, Daughters of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. Shelby. She was preceded in the death by her son, Curtis Lee Roberts; two brothers, John and Louise Aldrich; and one sister, Precola Evertt. She is survived by her husband, Gaither Mask of the home; two daughters, Brenda Aldrich Osborne and husband, Terry, and Sandra Aldrich Alston; God-daughter, Debra Crocker and husband, Archie; brothers, Henry and Sue, Bowman and Joan, Bill, all of Philadelphia, Wilber Mack and Albert of Gastonia, Wilard Joe and Dottie of Teaneck, N.J., B.R. Aldrich of Salisbury; a sister, Mrs. Allie Flemming of Shelby and five grandchildren. The funeral will be today at 7 p.m. at Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church in Kings Mountain. Burial will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Johnny Ponder Jr.
SHELBY — Mr. Johnny Lewis Ponder Jr., 49, of 413 Weathers St., died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was the son of the late Johnny and Jessie Bell Davenport Ponder and a native of Cleveland County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Avery Ponder and Gregory Thurman. He is survived by one brother, Leon Thurman of Shelby; four sisters, Connie Ponder of Shelby, Vangie McDuffy and husband, Robert, of Fayetteville, Linda Thurman and Sharon Crank and husband, David, all of Shelby; his grandmother, Connie Mae Surratt of Shelby; two special aunts, Wanda Davenport Petty of Shelby and Shelia Degree of Waco; and many other relatives and friends. The funeral will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. S.A. Raper officiating. Burial will follow in Webb Memorial Lawns. The family will receive friends at the church 30 minutes before the service and the family will be at the home of his grandmother, Connie Surratt, 813 Craig St., Shelby. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Allen Sellers
CHERRYVILLE — Mr. Allen Sellers, 67, of 3321 Tryon Courthouse Road, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 20, 2002, after a brief stay at Lincoln Medical Center. Allen was born Dec. 11, 1934, to B.T. “Buford” Sr. and Virginia Brackett Sellers who preceded him in death, along with one brother who died in infancy. After 42 years with Carolina Freight Carriers, Allen retired and spent his time doing the things he enjoyed most. These included spending time with his wife of 48 years, who was his lifelong love, best friend and cherished companion, his three beloved daughters and their families. An avid lover of the outdoors, he was seldom found inside. Mostly, he tended his yard, his birds and anything else that could be done in nature. Allen was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cherryville, a Third Degree Master Mason, Lodge 505 of Cherryville, Scottish Rites and Shriner’s Oasis Temple of Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Lib” Hewett Sellers; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Randy Patterson of Kings Mountain, Terrie and Bruce Jarrett of Clemson, S.C., Donna and Terry Price of Kings Mountain. Allen was affectionately known as “Pops” to six granddaughters, one grandson-in-law and one great-granddaughter, Heather Patterson Payne and Tommy Payne, Jennifer Patterson, Brittany Prince, Haley Prince, Caroline Jarrett, Ashley Jarrett and little Catie Payne; one brother and sister-in-law, B.T. Jr. and Rosie Mae Sellers of Cherryville; and one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Cedo Black, also of Cherryville; two nieces and one nephew. The family will receive friends at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home tonight from 6:30 to 8:30. The funeral will be conducted by the Revs. James L. Pyatt and Jack H. Cooke at First United Methodist Church in Cherryville at 3 p.m. on Friday. Burial will be in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Cherryville, with full Masonic Rites. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Memorials may be made to The Shriners Hospital, 950 W. Farris Road, Greenville, SC 29605; or to First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC 28021. A guest register is available at www.stameyfuneralhome.com.
