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Pearl Melton
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mrs. Pearl Melton, 85, of 3528 Chapelwood Drive, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.
A graveside service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Mountain Rest Cemetery with the Rev. Dean Smith officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Harris Funeral home.
Hubert Jones
CHARLOTTE — Mr. Hubert Jones Sr., 64, of 1402 Richmond Place, Charlotte, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Genesis Funeral Service.
Murrell D. Lee
SHELBY — Mr. Murrell D. Lee, 88, of 811 Water St., Shelby, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at Hospice of Wendover.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cleveland Funeral Services.
Era Hawk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ms. Era Hawk, 91, of 5425 Western Ave., N.W., died Friday June 20, 2003 in Washington. She was a native of Gwinnett County, Ga., and a former resident of Shelby. She was born Feb. 23, 1912 to the late Alonzo and Era Brown Hawk.
She was a self-employed beautician for more than 50 years. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Jeffries and two brothers, Alonzo and Lucius “Man” Hawk.
She leaves to cherish fond memories two brothers, Thomas Hawk of Shelby and Joe Hawk of East Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Sally Owens and her husband, Oscar, of Washington; a special niece, Panzy DeHeart of Queens Village, N.Y.; and many others nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel of Enloe Mortuary. Dr. S.A. Raper will officiate. Burial will follow at Webb Memorial Lawns.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. and at other times at the home of Thomas Hawk, 803 Holly Oak Ave., Shelby.
Edward Gill
SHELBY — Mr. Edward Lee Gill, 75, of 415 Millsap Road, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Enloe Mortuary.
‘Bud’ Mims
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mr. H.D. “Bud” Mims, 64, of 2266 County Line Road, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, following a brief battle with cancer.
A native of Cornelius, Mr. Mims was born on Dec. 31, 1938, the son of McDaniel and Frances Haynes Mims of the Derita community. Mr. Mims graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1957. He was a starting second baseman on the ‘57’ State Championship Baseball team.
While at Charlotte College (UNCC), his study in engineering fostered an innate talent for conceptual machine design. His successful engineering career began with the Bouligny Company, but also included Allied Chemical, Duff-Norton and Celanese. It was Mr. Mims’s entrepreneurship, however, that led him to start Machine Builders and Design in 1974. In 1982, he relocated the business to Shelby and concentrated mainly on the design and fabrication of snack food equipment for the baking industry, supplying solutions for companies such as Kraft-Nabisco, Kellogg-Keebler and Little Debbie.
One of Mr. Mims’s machines — The Cookie Capper — set the standard worldwide for crème sandwich technology. During his career, he sold equipment in over 37 countries and holds multiple patents on equipment he designed.
While a member and employee of Northside Baptist Church in Charlotte, he aided in the design of their existing multi-functional church facility. In Shelby, being an avid golfer, he helped design Deer Brook Golf Course in Shelby and Tauqueta Falls Golf Course near Lookout Mountain, Tenn. In addition, Mr. Mims was an accomplished horse trainer.
Mr. Mims became a Christian at an early age and continued throughout his life, being involved in church and missionary work. While still at Northside Baptist Church, he served as the church business manager, a divisional captain in the bus ministry, Sunday school department head, a tenor in the church quartet, and a member of the school board. Upon moving to Shelby, he founded Shelby Christian School, which encompassed kindergarten through grade 12. In 1984, Mr. Mims purchased the Missionary Plantation property in Rutherford County, renaming it Harvest Time Bible Camp. This camp became a passion for him as he refurbished the facilities and established a program centered on spiritual development for young people. Every summer, campers enjoy the recreational and equestrian facilities while making life-changing decisions regarding their walk with Christ. Success from his business allowed Mr. Mims to fund missionaries throughout the world. He was a member of Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church. He was married to Donna Bryan Brackeen on May 2, 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Bryan Mims; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Dana Mims of Mount Holly, Darryl and Renita Mims of Rome, Ga., and Barry and Annette Mims of Las Vegas; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlaine and Steve Karam of Raleigh; stepsons, Timothy Brackeen and wife, Mikel, of Polkville, and Stephen Brackeen and wife, Heather, of Durham; and stepdaughter, Laura Brackeen of Kings Mountain. Also surviving are five grandchildren. Other survivors include former wife, Marilyn Mims; and two brothers, Howard Mims and McDaniel Mims of Charlotte.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Markham; his twin sister, Daisy Marshall; and granddaughter, Emma Lindsey Mims.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Harvest Time Bible Camp Chapel in Rutherford County. The family will receive friends before the service from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Pastor Don Savelle of Philadelphia, Miss. will be the primary speaker with other comments offered by close acquaintances and family members. Burial will be on camp property. Pallbearers consist of members of Mr. Mims’s 1957 baseball team. To reach Harvest Time Bible Camp, take Highway 74 to Highway 226 North. Continue to Polkville; turn left onto Hollis Road. Signs will be posted to direct the attendees from there to Harvest Time.
The family of Mr. Mims wishes to thank the many doctors and nurses of both Cleveland Regional Hospital in Shelby and Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Gratitude is also extended to Hospice of Cleveland County.
Flowers for the funeral service will be welcomed. Monetary memorials may be sent to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150; or The Gideons of Shelby, P.O. Box 3304, Shelby, NC 28150; or Harvest Time Foundation, 806 North Post Road, Shelby, NC 28150.
Raymer Funeral Home of Huntersville is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Koch Sr.
SHELBY Mr. Paul Joseph Koch Sr., 76, of 103 E. College Drive, Boiling Springs, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at Hospice at Wendover.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home.
Kathy Horne
LAWNDALE — Mrs. Kathy L. Ashby Horne, 46, of 2904 Philadelphia Road, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home.
Letha Pearson
SHELBY — Mrs. Letha Talmage Pearson, 81, of 401 N. Morgan St., White Oak Manor, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at White Oak Manor of Shelby.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
Clay-Barnette Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Dessie Shull
CHERRYVILLE — Mrs. Dessie Mae Johnson Shull, 83, of 102 Lily St., died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at Crawley Memorial Hospital, Boiling Springs, after an extended illness.
She was a native of Cleveland County, born May 28, 1920, a daughter of the late Vermon B. and Lottie Mae Hoyle Johnson. She was a homemaker and member of Reepsville Baptist Church, Vale.
She is survived by her husband, William Caldwell Shull of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Howard Shull, William Caldwell Jr. and Barbara Shull, all of Cherryville, Felix A. Shull of Norfolk, Va., and Sandy Shull of Topeka, Kan.; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol S. and Danny Reid of Mooresboro, Faye Moore of Zelphyrhills, Fla., and Sandra K. and Keith Agner of Lakeland, Fla.; brothers, Gene Johnson of Statesville, Lloyd Johnson of Cherryville and Coolage Johnson of High Shoals; sisters, Ethel Houser and Edna Wilfong, both of Lincolnton and Ruth Willis of Vale; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Cone Memorial Chapel of Carpenter’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Nicholes King officiating.
Burial will be in City Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 at the funeral home.
Hazel Austin
ELLENBORO — Mrs. Hazel Hemphill Austin, 73, of 1568 Ellenboro-Henrietta Road, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at her home.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at High Shoal Baptist Church with the Rev. Eugene Passmore officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Harrelson Funeral Home.
Albert Curtis
FOREST CITY — Mr. Albert Curtis. 87, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at Rutherford Hospital.
The funeral will be today at 2 p.m. at Crowe’s Funeral Home Chapel, Rutherfordton with the Rev. Gregg Hathaway officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service.
Linzie Hicks
SHELBY — Mr. Linzie Ransom Hicks, 91, of 3010 Charles Road, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at Crawley Memorial Care Center in Boiling Springs.
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late William Seth and Eva Etta Hamrick Hicks. He was a veteran serving in the Army during World War II. He retired in 1976 as station manager for Eastern Air Lines in Mobile, Ala., starting his career as an agent in Greensboro. He was a member of the Shelby Rotary Club, a member of Marshall A. Weir Masonic Lodge in Macon, Ga., and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in Shelby and Paul Wilson Sunday School class. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Barnes Hicks; six brothers, Nicus Hicks, Wofford Hicks, Rev. Lewis J. Hicks, Rev. E.B. Hicks, John Hicks and Charles A. Hicks; and two sisters, Marjorie Hicks and Eunice H. Clark.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Dorothy Jenkins Hicks; a son, Steve Poston and his wife, Beverly, of Charlotte; two daughters, Gloria Poston Helton and her husband, Frank, and Beth Poston Lindemann, all of Boiling Springs; and five grandchildren, Jennifer Helton of Boiling Springs, Heather Helton of Forth Worth, Texas, Stephen Helton of Boiling Springs, John Lindemann of Richmond, Va., and Tiffany Lindemann of Wilmington. Linzie is also survived by a sister, Ruth Hicks Putnam of Mooresboro; a sister-in-law, Willie Humphries Hicks of Gaffney, S.C.; and a great number of nieces, nephews and a dear friend, Jody Jenkins of Powhatan, Va.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Webb Chapel of First Baptist Church of Shelby with the Rev. Tony Tench and Dr. Gene Watterson officiating.
A private burial will follow.
The family will receive friends at the church in the Ladies Parlor one hour before the service.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Shelby Rotary Club and the members of the Paul Wilson Sunday School Class.
Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150; or Life Enrichment Center, 1270 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150; or L.I.V.E. (now part of the Senior Services) Senior Care Center, 1268 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150; or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28160.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
‘Granny’ Anderson
SHELBY — Mrs. Virginia D. “Granny” Anderson, of 839 McSwain Road, died Monday, June 23, 2003, at home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
Lois Nanney
MAIDEN — Mrs. Lois Shelton Nanney, 76, of 618 School St., died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
A graveside service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Goode’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. L.W. Toney officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home.
