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â– POLICE ARRESTS APRIL 8: Michael Shane Falls, 39, Gastonia, breaking and entering, assault, assault on female, $5,000 bond, secured. APRIL 8: James Allen Rippy, 37, 146 Park Grace Rd., assault with deadly weapon, criminal summons. APRIL 8: Melissa Dawn Picklesimer, 39, Bessemer City, breaking and entering, assault, $5,000 bond, secured. APRIL 10: Alexis Noel Carringer, 22, 159 Crown Ct, fugitive, felony, no bond. APRIL 12: Daryl Craig
Watson Jr., 20, 813 Third St., breaking and entering, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods, all felonies, $25,000 bond, secured. APRIL 12: Devin Terrell Johnson, 22, 2031 Redwood Circle, possession marijuana, $500 bond, secured. APRIL 12: Ernest Lee Spence, 43, 705 Harmon Rd., assault on female. APRIL 13: Ronnie Fountain, 41, Bessemer City, obtaining property by false pretense, felony, larceny, $1500 bond, secured. APRIL 14: Jason Dean Moore, 31, Gastonia, DWI,
speeding, careless and reckless driving, $2500 bond, unsecured. APRIL 14: Darius Lipscumb, 24, Gaston County, possession drug paraphernalia, $355 bond, secured. APRIL 14: Shane Anthony Overcash, 32, Clover, SC, DWI, speeding, careless and reckless driving, $2500 bond, unsecured. APRIL 16: Chad Terrell Young, 28, 209 N.Dilling St., communicating threats, resist, delay, obstruct and assault on government official, $2500 bond, secured. APRIL 18: David Scott Morrow, 34, 205 N. Pied-
mont Ave., simple possession marijuana, possession drug paraphernalia, $500 bond, secured. APRIL 18: Quantavious Marqui Edwards, 24, Gastonia, failure to appear, order for arrest, $4,000 bond, secured. APRIL 18: David Scott Noblett, 28, 824 Second St., 50C order, $500 bond, secured. APRIL 19: Brian Lashan McClain, 27, 521 Harmon Court, probation violation, felony, driving while license revoked and hit and run, $80,000 bond, secured. APRIL 20: Sherita
Margaret Plonk Isley A kind and generous friend
Board of Trustees at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Margaret was very active at Front Street Methodist Church in Burlington. She was a teacher, circle leader, and was president of the United Methodist Women. She was made an Honorary Life Member of the Board of Stewards at Front Street Church. Margaret shared her special brand of friendship through her energy, devotion, generosity, enthusiasm, and kindness. She showed those around her how to face personal challenges with grace and dignity. Margaret always focused her attention on other peoples’ needs. She took an active interest in the lives of her family and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. The memorial service was held April 17 at Front Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Marshall R. Old officiating. Following the service, family and friends gathered at the Heritage Center at the church. Memorials may be made to Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 South Fisher Street, Burlington, NC, 27215.
■OBITUARIES Jacqueline “Jackie� Golden Cooper Enjoyed gardening KINGS MOUNTAIN — Jacqueline “Jackie� Golden Cooper, 88, of 801 Crescent Circle, Kings Mountain, passed away April 20, 2013. She was born in Knox Co., KY, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Michael Golden and was also preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Terry Wyrick who owned and operated a leading jewelry and gift store for many years in Corbin, KY. Her husband of 25 years, Dr. Edgar Mauney Cooper, Pastor-Emeritus, was the pastor of New Hanover Lutheran Church Gilbertsville, PA for 47 years. She was also preceded in death by brother, A.T. Epperson and sisters Flora G. Lucas, Grace G. Voorhees and Ruby Hollifield George. Jackie was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, many Garden and Women Clubs and was a graduate of Barborville High Nancy Duncan Loving mother and grandmother GAFFNEY, SC - Nancy Louise Stroud (Bishop) Duncan, 76, of 102 Downey Hawthorne Circle, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Kings Mountain, NC, she was the widow of the late Bobby Dean Duncan, Sr. and was the daughter of the late Frank Stroud and Rosie Peterson Bishop. Mrs. Duncan retired from Hoechst Celanese after 35 years of service and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Bobby Dean Duncan, Jr. and wife, Jimmie, and Darrell Scott Duncan and wife, Cynthia, all of Gaffney; a daughter, Rhonda Louise Duncan Gilfillan and husband, Ron-
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School and Union College. Survivors include: nephews, J.G. Hollifield and wife Barbara, Corbin, KY, Michael Voorhees, Lawrenceville, GA, John Lucas and wife Sammie, Gibsonville, NC; a faithful caregiver: Flossie Johnson; four special lifetime friends, Cathy Prewitt, Jan Bolding, Ruth Dillon, and Verneda Sturgill. A funeral service was held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Mountain, Monday, April 22, 2013, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Hobby Outten officiating. Visitation was held from 12 – 2 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2013 prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. A guest register is available at www.harris funerals.com Harris Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC is in charge of the arrangements.
Harris Funeral Home nie, of Myrtle Beach, SC; a half-brother, Marvin Bishop of Shelby; six grandchildren, Christie Gilfillan, Blake Gilfillan and wife, Jessica, Heather Duncan, Casey Duncan, Payton Duncan and Bailey Duncan; four greatgrandchildren, Sylas Gilfillan, Scout Gilfillan, Sage Gilfillan and Lanie Wisher. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Effie Mae and Joe Peterson. Special thanks to all of Nancy’s friends at Bronco’s Restaurant. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Blakely Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Frederick Memorial Gardens with Mr. Ashby Blakely officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The family will be at the residence, 102 Downey Hawthorne Circle, Gaffney. An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com. Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC is in charge of the arrangements.
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BURLINGTON - Margaret Plonk Isley, 99, passed away April 14, 2013. She was born September 17, 1913, in Kings Mountain, NC, daughter of the late Clarence Sloan Plonk and Ellen Patterson Plonk. Her husband, S. Carlysle Isley and their daughter, Kay Ellen Isley Lewis of Farmville, NC, preceded her in death, along with six brothers and one sister. Margaret is survived by two sons, Scott Isley and wife Marsha of Thomasville, NC, and Dr. Joseph Isley and wife Rev. Pamela Isley of Asheboro, NC, and a son-inlaw, Judge Jack Lewis of Farmville, NC. She is also survived by one brother, Dr. George Plonk and wife, Esther of Kings Mountain, NC, a sister, Clara Politis, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, six grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren. She graduated from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro (UNC-G) with an AB degree in education. Her senior year, she was elected President of the Student Body. She also served as a member of the
Diane Hempel Shipper Loved to paint NEW BERN - Diane Hempel Shipper, “Mama Dee,� passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Carolina East Medical Center. Diane was born in Mineola, NY September 19, 1941 to the late Karl and Florence McCarthy Hempel. In her pastime, Mama Dee loved to paint and spend time on the beach. She was a retired LPN from Kings Mountain Hospital. She is survived by her husband, David Shipper, of the home; sons, Wayde Ledbetter, and his wife Teri, of Kings Mountain, and Dale Ledbetter, and his wife, Carolyn Bumgardner BESSEMER CITY - Carolyn Brown Bumgardner, 74, passed away April 19, 2013 at Brian Health Care Center in Gastonia. The funeral service was at First Baptist Church, Bessemer City, NC Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom Ravan offici-
Myra, of Monroe; sisters, Joyceann Robertson of Milford, PA, and Karleen Conine of Wildwood, NJ; grandchildren, Tosha Stroup, Kaylin Ledbetter, Ashley Ledbetter and Devin Ledbetter; and great-grandchildren, Baylee and Gabe. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. The family received friends at the funeral home following the service. The family is being served by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory, New Bern, NC.
Cotten Funeral Home ating. Visitation was held 6:308:30 p.m. Monday evening, April 22, 2013 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain and at other times at the home of the daughter, Denise Holland, 804 Forestbrook Dr., Gastonia, NC. Interment was at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery, Bessemer City, NC.
Gustalia Bell, 28, 117 Morris St., driving while license revoked, failure to appear, $265, secured. APRIL 21: Tony Christopher Barnett, 23, 6228 Adele St., failure to comply, $305 bond, secured. APRIL 22: Daniel Natavian Childers, 20, 104 Apt. C, Guyton Loop, breaking and entering, felony; larceny after breaking and entering, felony, and possession of stolen property, felony, $20,000 bond, secured. CITATIONS APRIL 19: Brian Lashion McClain, 28, 521 Harmon Court, possession stolen property, revoked license APRIL 19: Laura Crawford, 44, Bessemer City, running red light APRIL 20. A 16-year-old male was cited for possession of marijuana. APRIL 8: Joshua Luley, 22, 915 Carolina Cir. expired tag. APRIL 9: Audrey Jane Leach, 42, 207 Fulton St., stop sign violation APRIL 9: Jeremy Blackwood, 24, York, SC, speeding. APRIL 9: Diana Dilaconi, Boca Raton, Fla., red light violation. APRIL 10: Vivian Hicks, 37, Rock Hill, SC, speeding. APRIL 10: Frances Dougan, 67, Clover, SC, speeding. APRIL10: Jessica Bell, 25, Bessemer City, throwing litter on private property. APRIL 10: Heather Yow, 25, 624 E. Gold St., failure to carry driver’s license, open alcohol container in passenger area of vehicle. APRIL 10: Billy Joe Larck, 55, 4032 Chestnut Ridge Dr, passing another vehicle in same direction on railroad crossing at 216 N. Battleground Ave. APRIL 10: Reginald Gamble, 41, Grover, speeding. APRIL 10: Matthew Johnson, 19, Shelby, speeding, no seat belt. APRIL 10: Cody Webb, 20, East Ridge St., revoked license. APRIL 10: April Condrey Green, 39, Grover, speeding. APRIL 11: Austin Blackwell, 23, 921 Oak Grove Road Trlr 5, no seat belt, stop sign violation. APRIL 11: Thomas Wyte, 45, 403 Wintergreen Ct., stop sign violation. APRIL 11: Zheng Hua Zheng, 41, 212 Kaitlyn Lane, stop sign violation. APRIL 12: Ginger Hammett, 37, 1728 Kings Row Dr. Apt. 101, speeding. APRIL 12: Natalie Regina Spence, 32, 110 Benfield Rd., resist, delay, and obstruct public officer. APRIL 13: A 16-year-old male was cited for speeding. APRIL 13: Charlene Byrd, 43, Shelby, speeding, expired tag. Baby Caleb Joe Walker GROVER – Baby Caleb Joe Walker, of 209 Hardin Circle, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He was born Jan. 28, 2013 to his parents April Wilson of Grover and Casey Walker of Dallas.
APRIL 13: Bird Caliskan, 40, 612 Charles St., Apt.67, expired tag. APRIL 13: Jeremy Oliver, 34, 1142 York Rd., no license for operating motorcycle. APRIL 13: Kimberly Thornburg, 28, 202 S. Juniper St., no license for operating motorcycle. APRIL 13: Shasta Hicks, 53, Lenoir, revoked license plate. APRIL 13: Dora Rodriquez, 27, York, SC, speeding. APRIL 14: Theodore Wilson III, 22, Gastonia, revoked driver’s license. APRIL 14: Elizabeth Bradley, 30, Dallas, speeding. APRIL 15: Joshua Corbert, 25, Gastonia, red light violation. APRIL 15: Joseph Todd Huntsinger Jr., 24, 612 Charles St. Apt. 66, no child seat belt. APRIL 16: Jonathan Marc Reid, 22, Gastonia, failure to decrease speed. INCIDENTS APRIL 9: City of Kings Mountain, 101 W. Gold St., reported theft of a house meter. APRIL 11: A resident of Guyton Loop reported theft of an Xbox and Compaq Presario valued at $1100. APRIL 11: Ingles 147, 2111 Shelby Rd., reported theft of a hanging basket of flowers. APRIL 11: A resident of Shelby Rd. reported theft of cash from a safe at his home. APRIL 11: H&D Storage, 300 E.Gold St., reported theft of assorted items from a storage building. APRIL 12: A resident of York Road reported theft of a motorcycle helmet with Joker graphics and mirror shield. APRIL 12: A resident of Grover reported the rear window of his 1988 Honda was broken out. APRIL 13: A resident of Cansler St. reported damage to the right rear door of her 2011 Toyota. APRIL 16: A resident of Cleveland Ave. reported that his tires were slashed. APRIL 16: Department of Transportation, Shelby, reported theft of a $750 Stihl pipe saw from the back of a truck on Cleveland Ave. APRIL 16: A resident of Portland, Oregon reported theft of a washer and dryer from a residence on E. Ridge St. APRIL 17: Clark Tire, 407 S. Battleground Ave., reported theft of nine metal sign letters. APRIL 18: Wendy’s, York Rd., reported $900 damage to a grease tank. APRIL 20: A resident of Beech Lane reported damage to his camper shell during a break-in of his vehicle. See POLICE, 7A Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Hardin officiating. The family received friends following the burial and other times at the home. Interment was at Grover City Cemetery.
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