Billy Allen Clippard
Billy Allen Clippard, 65, of Gastonia, passed away September 7, 2016 at his residence.
He was born August 12, 1951 in Lincoln County, the son of the late TP Clippard and Martha Tallent.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife Janis Garrison Clippard; sons, Billy A. Clippard, Jr. and Joseph W. Clippard of Lincolnton; daughter, Barbara C. Black of Lincolnton; step-daughters, Melisa D. Herron of Ranlo and Freda Doolittle of Vale; sisters, Teresa Hollar, Vickie Hull of Lincolnton; brother, Gene Clippard of Lincolnton ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and former spouse, Joann Sherrifield.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Lee Clippard and grandson David Clippard.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com
South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium is serving the Clippard family.
Ruby Allen Poteat
Ruby Allen Poteat, age 80, of 172 Hauss Road in Lincolnton, died on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.
Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2016, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Hull officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. this evening, September 9, 2016, at Warlick Funeral Home.
Ruby was born October 31, 1935, in Cleveland County, to the late Jasper Loren and Cecil Bowen Allen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bob Poteat; two daughters, Kelly Morgan and Susan Hedrick. She worked in textiles for thirty plus years.
She is survived by a sister, Mary Heavner of Lincolnton; and two grandchildren, Joshua Hedrick and Josey Morgan, both of Lincolnton.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092, or to Christian Ministry of Lincoln County, PO Box 423, Lincolnton, NC 28093.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Poteat family.
Dr. Bob Stevenson
Dr. Robert McLelland Stevenson, 82, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born September 17, 1933, he was the son of the late Robert Rockwell Stevenson and Rachel McLelland Stevenson. He graduated from Scotts High School Class of 1951, Davidson College Class of 1955 and U.N.C. Chapel Hill Medical School Class of 1959.
On July 15, 1961, he was married to Judith (Judy) Whisenant Stevenson who died March 7, 2014.
Dr. Stevenson did his Medical Residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Va. from 1959 until 1963. In 1964 he came to Davis Hospital in Statesville where he presided over the Radiology Department until called into the U. S. Army from 1967 until 1969 during the Vietnam War.
Following his service to his country he became the first full-time Radiologist at the new Lincoln County Hospital where he stayed until 1979. While in Lincolnton he was an avid pee-wee football coach and established the Rotary Rams little league football program from 1972 to 1979.
In 1979 he returned to his home County (Iredell) and Davis Hospital where he continued to work until 2003.
Following that he traveled to many different cities in North Carolina to help with Radiology. He retired from active work in 2008. Dr. Stevenson was a past president of the Statesville Rotary Club and was also a Paul Harris Fellow.
Dr. Stevenson was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather and enjoyed having a big garden on his farm. He was an avid hunter and rifleman and was a founding member of the Iredell Gun Club. He is survived by four sons, Charles (Chuck) Joseph Stevenson of Statesville, John Gregory Stevenson and wife, Sterling, of Charlotte, Robert (Rob) Blake Stevenson and James (Jim) McLelland Stevenson, both of Statesville; also surviving are two grandsons, Banks and Mac Stevenson of Charlotte; along with two brothers-in-law, Charles L. (Chub) Whisenant of Tampa, Fla., and Gregory A. Whisenant (Jan) of Lincolnton; one sister-in-law, Cindy Moose (John) of Belmont; and two nieces, Megan Moose and Mandy Goodwin (Jason).
Services celebrating the life of Dr. Stevenson will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2016 at Concord Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kyle Goodman and Rev. Grant Sharp officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening at Nicholson Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Active pallbearers will be his sons: Chuck, Jim and John Stevenson, Rondal Lineberger, Shawn Fleming, Frederick Frey, Shannon St. Clair and Kenneth Herndon. Honorary pallbearers will be Rob Stevenson and Lentz Waugh.
Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com.
Memorials may be given to the Gordon Hospice House, C/O Hospice & Palliative Care Of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, N.C. 28625.
Nicholson Funeral Home in Statesville is entrusted with the arrangements.
Joseph Lee Wingate
Mr. Joseph Lee Wingate, age 67, of 6041 Pinebark Court in Charlotte, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Warlick Funeral Home.
Mr. Wingate was born March 20, 1949, in Lincoln County, to the late Rev. James Franklin Wingate, Sr. and Ethel Wilson Wingate. He worked for, and retired from, Continental Tire after 33 years of service.
He is survived by his children, Indira Houser of Lincolnton, Sean Jarrett of Gastonia, Kelly L. Charles of Charlotte, and Joey Carroll of Lincolnton; three brothers, Jerome Wingate of Charlotte, Charles Wingate of Lincolnton, and James Franklin Wingate, Jr. of Lincolnton; three sisters, Phyllis Wingate of Kannapolis, Kathleen Wingate of Lincolnton, and Carol Farley of Charlotte; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Wingate family.
James William Edge
James William Edge, 85, of Shelby died September 6, 2016.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services. Burial will be in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m.
The Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services in Cherryville is serving the Edge family.
Rena Sigmon Gregory
Rena Sigmon Gregory, 90, of Newton died September 7, 2016.
A funeral service will be held September 11, 2016 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Newton. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Newton. The family will receive friends prior to the service Sunday from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Gregory family.
Johnny Matthew Friday, Jr.
Johnny Matthew Friday, Jr., 69, of Lincolnton died September 4, 2016.
A funeral service was held September 8, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Full Gospel Church. Burial followed in Fancy Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ebony & White’s Funeral Service in Lincolnton served the Friday family.
Douglas Reed Dellinger
Douglas Reed Dellinger, 61, of Denver died on July 6, 2016.
Graveside Service with Military Honors took place at Salisbury National Cemetery.
The Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Denver served the Dellinger Family.
Eleanor Totten
Eleanor Totten, 66, of Lincolnton died on July 7, 2016. Mrs.
Totten’s funeral service was private.
The Good Samaritan Funeral Home of Denver served the Totten Family.
JoAnn Morris Forbes
JoAnn Morris Forbes, 87, of Denver died on July 19, 2016.
Funeral Service took place at the Central United Methodist Church in Catawba. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
The Good Samaritan Funeral Home of Denver served the family of Mrs. Forbes.
Robin Lane Smith
Robin Lane Smith, 52, of Iron Station died on August 7, 2016.
A Funeral Service took place at Link’s Chapel AME Zion Church in Iron Station.
The Good Samaritan Funeral Home of Denver served the Smith Family.
Rick E. Eller
Rick E. Eller, 63, of Denver died on August 21, 2016.
A Celebration of Rick’s Life took place at The Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Denver.
The Good Samaritan Funeral Home of Denver served the Eller Family.
Velma Jean Gallapis
Velma Jean Gallapis, 84, of Denver died on August 28, 2016.
The funeral was private.
The Good Samaitan Funeral Home of Denver served the Gallapis family.
John Robert Mitchell
John Robert Mitchell, 95, of Denver died on September 3, 2016.
The funeral was private.
The Good Samaritan Funeral Home of Denver served the Mitchell family.
Carl Emmit Ashley
Carl Emmit Ashley, 76, of Statesville died on September 6, 2016.
A service to celebrate Carl’s life will be held on September 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Monticello United Methodist Church in Statesville. The family will receive friends on September 10, 2016 from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Monticello United Methodist Church.
The Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Ashley family.
Fay Spearman Jones
Fay Spearman Jones, 90, of Cherryville died on September 6, 2016.
Funeral Service will be held September 10, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial will follow at City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive
The Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services in Cherryville are serving the Jones family.
Tommy Ray Huss
Mr. Tommy Ray Huss, 84, of Lincolnton died on September 7, 2016.
His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on September 12, 2016, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the North Wing of the church from 12:45 p.m. until 1:45 p.m.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Huss family.
Rhonda Powell Morgan
Rhonda Powell Morgan, 60, of Hickory died on September 7, 2016.
A memorial service will be held on September 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Winker’s Grove Baptist Church in Hickory. The family will receive friends on September 10, 2016 from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Winker’s Grove Baptist Church.
The Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Morgan family.
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