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Lambert, Dorothy H.
Mrs. Dorothy H. Lambert, 75, of Charlotte, died Friday, March 30, 2001 at her home.
A funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2001 from the Charlotte Chapel of McEwen funeral service with the Reverend Flett Kirkpatrick officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen City Cemetery, Charlotte. The family will greet friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. today (Sunday) at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lambert was born July 13, 1925 in Mecklenburg County, NC. She was retired from Lance Packing Company and a member of Church of the Open Door.
Mrs. Lambert is survived by four daughters, Georgia Ford of Huntersville, Linda McDowell of Ft. Mill, Mary Cleveland of Concord and Pam Creel of Charlotte; sister, Ann Moody of Maryland; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren.
Arrangements are by McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Charlotte Chapel.
Lavin, Beverly (Kwitchoff)
Beverly (Kwitchoff) Lavin, 75, of Charlotte, NC, wife of the late James F. Lavin, passed away on march 30, 2001. Beverly was born in Teaneck, NJ and raised in Little Ferry, NJ. She spent much of her time in New Jersey and Florida. Mrs. Lavin received her diploma from Holy Name School of Nursing in 1946. A gifted artist, Mrs. Lavin designed the school's original nursing pin, which is still in use today. In addition to her artistic talents, Mrs. Lavin also found great satisfaction in both flower gardening and reading. Anyone who had the pleasure of being in Beverly's presence could not escape without catching her `Yankee fever.' She was blessed with the opportunity to travel with her grandson to Yankee games at many of the most famous baseball stadiums in the country.
Mrs. Lavin is survived by her four children, James M. Lavin of Holmdel, NJ, Susan M. Lawrence of Keswick, VA, Deborah A. McGovern of Charlotte, NC, and Canice M. Graziano of Fredricksburg, VA and leaves two sisters, Gloria Van Dorn, Joan Hartmann and a brother, Arthur Kwitchoff. Mrs. Lavin also enjoyed nine grandchildren; Jason, Jaime, Melody, Amy, Katherine, Kelly, Jeffrey, Jill and Craig. Mrs. Lavin also leaves a community of friends in Carmel Village Condominiums. Mrs. Lavin was a parishioner of St. Matthews R.C. Church in Charlotte.
The family wishes to offer a special thank you to Doctors Donald Russ, Geoffrey Rose, Robert Heyer, and Theodore Frank, the nursing, and respiratory care staff at GMC for their loving care and compassion. Arrangements are entrusted to Carolina Funeral and Cremation.
Above all, Beverly's greatest accomplishments were being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who brought joy to her family and all whom she touched. She will be deeply missed.
A mass in her remembrance will be held at St. Matthews at 9 am on April 21, 2001. In lieu of floral arrangements, donations s may be made to Beverly Kwitchoff Lavin, R.N., Memorial Scholarship Holy Name Hospital SChool of Nursing, Teaneck, NJ 07666, Attn: Sister Claire Tynan.
Carolina Funeral & Cremation Center is entrusted.
Nesbitt, Lillie
Lillie Nesbitt, 77, died March 31, 2001. Arrangements are incomplete at Beasley Funeral Home.
Page, James Elton
Mr. James Elton Page, age 68, of Charlotte, passed away March 30, 2001, at Presbyterian Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Page will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2001 from the Charlotte Chapel of McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, 727 E. Morehead St. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service in the parlor of the chapel.
Mr. Page was born in Wilson County, NC, May 2, 1932, a son of Jessie Thomas Page and Elizabeth Langley Page. For 30 years, Mr. Page was a street sales contractor of newspapers for the Charlotte Observer, for which he owned and operated paper vending machines. In his retirement, he was associated wit the Charlottetown Exxon service station. Mr. Page was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Oasis Shrine Temple.
Mr. Page is survived by his wife, Dorothy Page, of the home; and two sons, Jimmy Page, of Charlotte, and Flip Page, and wife, Staci, of Ormond Beach, FL. Also surviving are six brothers and four sisters.
Memorial contributions in the name of Mr. James E. page may be directed to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Charlotte Chapel.
Thompson, J.W.
Mr. J.W. Thompson, 86, of Charlotte, died Saturday, March 31, 2001 at Lawyers Glen Retirement Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Heritage Funeral Home.
Watson, Kenneth Emanuel
Mr. Kenneth Emanuel Watson, of Charlotte, died Friday, March 30, 2001. Arrangements are incomplete at King's Funeral Home of Charlotte.
Faulkner, Annie Mae (Widener)
CALISEL -- Mrs. Annie Mae (Widener) Faulkner, 90, died Saturday, March 31, at Chester County Nursing Center. Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Cool Branch Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. John Epps will officiate.
She was born September 16, 1910 in Fairfield County, SC the daughter of the late Solomon Widener and Laura (Smith) Widener. She was retired from Springs Industries. She was a member of Cool Branch Baptist CHurch. She attended school of Fairfield County Schools. She was a member of Eastern Star Coleman Chapter 261.
Survivors are 2 step-daughters, Valaree Wagner of Carlisle, SC, Ola Shugart of Carlisle, SC; one step-brother, Ellis Faulkner, Sr. of Chester, SC.
Memorials may be made to: Cool Branch Baptist Church Memorial Fund or Building Fund 10726 State Highway, 215 North, Blair, SC 29015.
The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Sunday evening at Barron Funeral Home.
Brigman, Vera Lee Braswell
CHERAW -- Mrs. Vera Lee Braswell Brigman, 93, died March 31, 2001. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2001 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, SC.
Mrs. Brigman was born in Anson County, NC a daughter of the elate Lamar and Emma Jean Teal Braswell. She was a retired Lunchroom Dietitian with Cheraw High School and a former Continuing Education Instructor with Chesterfield-Marlboro TEC. Mrs. Brigman was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and was married to the late Theodore Brigham. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Braswell and a sister, Hazel Mackey.
Survivors are 1 son, Lamar Brigman of Charlotte, NC; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Millie and L.B. Boan of Cheraw, SC; also 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or Cheraw Rescue Squad, PO Box 28, Cheraw, SC 29520.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home is serving the Brigman family.
Roberts, Lonnie
CHESTER -- Mr. Lonnie Roberts, Sr., 71, died Saturday, March 31, 2001. Funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday at Barron Funeral Chapel. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Monday at Barron Funeral Home. Barron Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mayfield, Larry
COLUMBIA -- Mr. Larry Mayfield died Saturday, March 31, 2001. Visitation from the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Levi Mayfield. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Christopher King's Funeral Home, 703 Old York Road, Chester.
Key, Myrtle Ree Lail
DALLAS -- Myrtle Ree Lail Key, 79, died Saturday, March 31, 2001. Funeral is 1 p.m. Monday in The Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday prior to the service at Carothers Funeral Home.
Grubb, R. Odell
DENTON -- R. Odell Grubb, 82, died Friday, March 30, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Cid United Methodist Church. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.
Gilbert, Lois Colleen
DENVER -- Mrs. Lois Colleen Gilbert, age 71, of 4109 Lakeshore Rd., Denver, NC, died Friday, March 30, 2001.
Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jan Heermans officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. THe family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Warlick Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gilbert, a homemaker, was born April 22, 1929 in Gaston County. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Nettie Wilson Champion. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Gilbert is survived by her husband, Claude 'Pete' Gilbert; one son, Jerry Gilbert of Homestead, FL; 2 daughters, Claudia Weiterman of Homestead, Fl, and Donna Keever, of Denver, NC, and one sister, Doricia Davis, and brother-in-law, Joe Davis, of Gastonia, NC, and 6 grandchildren.
Rick, Larry Eugene
DENVER -- Larry Eugene Rick, age 59, died March 31, 2001. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2001 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel. Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hampton, Clarence Earl
GAFFNEY -- The Rev. Clarence Earl Hampton, 94, died March 30, 2001 at Upstate Carolina Medical Center. Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2001 at Cherokee Ave. Baptist Church, Gaffney, SC. Dr. M.P. Hampton, Dr. Clyde Thomas, Rev. Frank Northcutt, and Rev. Stuart Kensey will officiate. Burial will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, SC. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. April 1, 2001 at Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home.
He was a member of Cherokee Ave. Baptist Church. He was a retired Baptist minister. He was a graduate of Gardner-Webb College and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was a member of American Association of Retired Persons.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Magdalene Johnson Hampton of Gaffney, SC; brother, Roy Hampton of Atlanta, GA, and sister, Mrs. Maude Smith of Gastonia, NC.
Memorials may be sent to Connie Maxwell Children's Home, PO Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648 or Cherokee Ave., Baptist Church, 805 Cherokee Ave., Gaffney, SC 29340.
Beaver, Jessie Leroy `Roy'
GASTONIA -- Mr. Jessie Leroy `Roy' Beaver, 68, died Friday, March 30, 2001. Memorial service is 7 p.m. Monday at McLean Funeral Directors Founders Chapel. Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
Bolynn, Rosa Rowe
GASTONIA -- Rosa Rowe Bolynn, 87, died Saturday, March 31, 2001. Funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Greene funeral service Westside Chapel. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Greene funeral service Westside Chapel.
Cox, William B. `Bill'
GASTONIA -- Mr. William B. `Bill' Cox, 76, died March 31, 2001. Funeral is 2 p.m. April 2, 2001 at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church. Visitation is Sunday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home.
Hyman, Luther Britt
GASTONIA -- Luther Britt Hyman, Jr., 76 of 709 Forest Dr., died Friday, March 30, 2001 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. A native of Tarboro, NC, he was the son of the late Luther Britt Hyman, Sr. & Thelma Jones Hyman. He was preceded in death by his wife: Bettie Hackney Hyman; sister: Thelma Fuller. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. and retired from Homelite. He was the founder of Hyman's Inc., Tool and Cutter Grinder. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church where he served on the Brotherhood of Men St. Mark's Elk Club.
Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, Luther `Magoo' & Delores Hyman of Belmont, NC; son, Britt Hyman of Gastonia, NC; daughter & son-in-law, Cathie H. & Eddie Smith of Gastonia, NC; sister & brother-in-law, Eleanor & Seaward Parks of Tarboro, NC; sister, Christine Carson of Nausa, NH: grandchildren, Lisa Haircey, Laura Bollinger, Terri Michael's, Will `B.J.' Hyman, Jr., Mikee Smith, Lindsey Smith; five great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, companion, Clota Guffey; special friends, Garry Carroll.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bert Ehert, Garry Carroll, Don Barringer, Brotherhood Men of St. Mark's Elk's Club. Funeral is 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2001 at ST. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating will be Rev. Morgan Gardner.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Entombment will be in Gaston Memorial Park Mausoleum.
McLean Funeral Directors is serving the Hyman Family.
Lytton, Coit Barnwell
GASTONIA -- Coit Barnwell Lytton, 88, of Gastonia, NC, died March 30, 2001, at his home. He was born in Gaston County on August 27, 1912, the son of the late Cullen L. Lytton and Hettie Sherrill Lytton. He was a graduate of Gastonia High School and Clemson College ('38) where he earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial education. He was a member of ROTC for four years, was a rifle marksman, and was nicknamed `CB'.
Mr. Lytton married Maude Ella Pope on September 1, 1938. He taught mathematics at Parker High School in Greenville, SC, until 1942 when he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and assigned to U.S. Army Training Command, Fort Benning, GA. Quickley rising through the officer's ranks, he helped train other officers. Coit fondly recalled in later years that his brother, Charles, who was working on the atomic bomb in Los Alamos, NM, during the waning days of World War II, had written him and said' find a foxhole and stay in it so you can't get shot at. It will soon be over."
In 1944 as a captain he was transferred to the U.S. Occupation Forces in Manila, the Phillipines, assigned to the adjutant general's staff. He was one of the supervising officers for retrieval of the Phillipine treasury that the Japanese had dumped into Manila Bay. After his service in the Phillipines, he was discharged in 1946 with the rank of major. For his military service, Mr. Lytton received the Army Commendation Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Phillipine LIberation Medal, the Phillipine Occupation Medal, the American Service Campaign, and the World War II Victory Medal.
After being discharged from the Army, Mr. Lytton went to work for Lennox Heating and Air-Conditioning Corporation as territory manager in NC in 1946. In 1953 he was promoted to regional sales manager; in 1954 sales manager headquartered in Columbus, OH; and in 1964 general sales manager of the Lennox-Columbus, OH, division. Becoming Vice President-Lennox International in 1968, he was responsible for the development of the Lennox business throughout the world (excepting the US and Canada), with an early concentration in the Common Market countries of Germany and Holland. He also managed the continuing development of the Lennox business in the Scandinavian countries and served as administrative head of Lennox Headquarters at Basingstroke, England. While in this position for four and one-half years, Mr. Lytton was headquartered at the Hague, and he and his wife, Booie, lived in Ascot, England. They entertained friends from all over the world and many referred to their grand hospitality as `running the Lytton Hotel" in England. His brother, Ken once told of the time Coit returned to the States from England to get some dental work done by his brother-in-law, Dr. James Lewis, and had to hurry back to England so he would not miss a golf game.
In 1972, Mr. Lytton was made managing director of Lennox International Sales Corporation, based in Columbus, OH. Both he and Booie traveled all over the world and in 1976 marked a thirty-year career with Lennox, with numerous awards and accolades from those in the heating and air-conditioning industry as well as those within the company. One of them expressed appreciation for the Lyttonized touch' that Coit Lytton had given Lennox. The Lyttons then moved to Gastonia, NC, where they built a home on the golf course so Coit could play golf as Often as he wanted to!
Mr. Lytton was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Men's Club at church; the Gaston Country Club and Men's Golf Group; Columbus Country Club and Golf Group, Columbus, OH; member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers; Executive Club of Gastonia; and formerly a member of Ascension Lutheran Church, Columbus, OH, and the Boore Class at Church. He was an avid golfer, playing on many famous and beautiful golf courses worldwide.
He is survived by his wife, Maude Ella `Booie' Lytton, and one brother, Charles P. Lytton, Gastonia, and two sisters, Catherine L. Altman of Lake Junaluska, NC, and Evelyn L. Lewis, Gastonia, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lucille L. Feemster and Margaret L. McGoogan, and brothers, James O. Lytton and Kenneth G. Lytton.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2001, at Covenant Village, Gastonia, with the Rev. Rammy Lybrand and Jack Weisenhorn officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Covenant Village. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Gardens, Hickory, NC, at 4:30 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Lytton, Thomas Feemster, William Charles McGoogan, Tommy Towery, Gary Triggs, David Pope, Steve Herring and Scott Lewis.
Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 805 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052.
