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The Kings Mountain Herald August 12, 2004 . OBITUARIES Representative Tim Moore recently presented an American flag which flew over the nation’s capital to Kings Mountain Fire Chief Frank Burns. Council postpones vote on incentive for industry BY ANDIE L. BRYMER Staff Writer A vote on a $390,000 industrial incentive was postponed Tuesday night. The Kings Mountain City Council was scheduled to vote on giving the money to an undisclosed company. However, according to Mayor Rick Murphrey, more information was needed from the Economic Development Commission. “We're still very excited,” Murphrey said. “It’s an on- going process. It’s going to happen it looks like.” Murphrey said the date for the public hearing would be set at the next city council meeting. The name of the company would be dis- closed at the public hearing, he said. The company is expected to create 120 jobs within the next year. The average salary would be $30,000. The company is planning to make a $26 million invest- ment inside the city. CONDOS From 1A Road with its limited sight distance. Neighbor Jay Rhodes praised Hall's integrity and said he would not want any other builder given permis- sion to do the project. Rhodes said he was con- cerned about increased traf- fic in the surrounding neigh- borhood. If a conditional use permit is granted and the property sold before construction, another builder could legal- Gina Collias, who is four doors down from the pro- posed site, asked the board to cut the density in half at least. She told the board she was concerned with traffic and economic impact to the surrounding neighborhood. “I want to keep it a nice neighborhood,” Collias said. The complex will have six units per acre. Hall called that “relatively light” com- pared to complexes in Gastonia. Scott Cloninger described the location as “one of the best places to put it” but Cloninger is Hall's real estate attorney. He told the board he was speaking as a private citizen, however. Clarence Denton called the potential project a “big plus for Kings Mountain” and said it would be ideal for doctors working at near- by Kings Mountain Hospital. Board member Ron Humphries was concerned about water quality. He said run-off from the complex would flow into the Food Lion parking lot, picking up oils. ly do the project, planning called on the Department of The board is scheduled to department staffer Tripp Transportation to study safe- vote at its September 14 Hord told the board. ty concerns on Shelby Road. meeting. HI ( KS “Gary’s doing a good City council members : job,” Murphrey said. agreed Thursday night to From 1A Hicks was pleased with advertise the position again. manager's job. Mayor Rick Murphrey has supported Hicks all along and praised him for his experience. council’s decision. “I'm glad to do it,” he said. ! Currently there are between : 90 applications on ie fh < ccording to Murphrey. The search for a perma- 1 The city hopes to begin the nent manager continues. REMEMBERING JOHN LLOYD BES ii July 31 1924 thru July 16 1999 § As we approach the 80th i birthday of John Lloyd Bess we remember him as a > family person. One of his % loves was teaching Sunday 2. School in his church, 2 Vestibule AME Zion, in Kings » Mountain, NC. He was a ] wrongness but was glad when truth prevailed. John always knew to have faith, hope and morality. # - Victoria, Charles, Gale, Natavian and Shaun lawl mln win mln mn Pin Oa Onn Onn fr nda nn On fr On fafa ina Cans Classes Jor pyre process in the next days, Murphrey said. Mullinax believes only between 12 to 15 of the applicants meet the hiring criteria. Mullinax would like the council to form a committee to make the job offer. Currently the mayor com- municates the offer to the candidatg and then reports back to council, Mullinax feels if a candidate turns down the offer, the city would get a better under- standing of why through a committee. “You would have two or three people listening to see what was said,” Mullinax said. Tom Lynn of Mauldin, S.C. turned down the posi- tion in early July. He told the Herald this was because of family concerns and was not a reflection on the city. pec FRED WITHERS KINGS MOUNTAIN - James Fred Withers, 79, 406 Phifer Road, died Friday, August 6, 2004 at Kings Mountain Hospital. A native of High Shoals, he was the son of the late Raymond and Marie Summey Withers. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Withers and Danny Withers, and a sister, Christine Withers. He attended high school in Dallas and served in the Marine Corp in the South Pacific, including Iwo Jima, during World War II. He received his undergraduate degree from Lenoir Rhyne College and his Masters from the University of Southern California He devoted his life to edu- cation. He began his career as a teacher in Sumter, SC and moved to Kings Mountain in 1958 where he taught until 1967, when he became principal of Central and the middle school until his retirement. Mr. Withers coached many sports over his career, but his devotion to baseball was always his passion. He played professionally and coached high school and American Legion teams in Sumter and Kings Mountain in the 1950s and 1960s. He married his wife, Ann Spargo of Dallas on December 24, 1946; and is also survived by sons Grafton Withers and wife Michelle of Charlotte and Mark Withers of Wytheville, Va; brother Ray Withers of Cincinnati, OH; and grand- children Grant and Genna Withers of Wytheville, Va. The funeral was conduct- ed by the Rev. Janice Combs at 2 p.m. Sunday at Central United Methodist Church. A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. at High Shoals City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Legion Baseball, American Legion Post 155, York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. FRANCES BELL NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Frances Elizabeth Bell, 89, died August 10, 2004 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. A native of Kings Mountain, she was the daughter of the late John and Sally Adams Costner. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by two brothers, Junior Costner and Grady Costner, both of Kings Mountain; two sisters, Lucy Gaddy of Kings Mountain and Ruby Payne of Statesville; son-in-law, Johnny Jones and wife Earline of Little River; granddaughter, Darlene Johnson and husband Johnny of North Myrtle Beach; grandson Sunny Jones and wife Beverly of North Myrtle Beach; and two great-grandchildren, Travis and Brandon Jones. Ell She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Bell, daughter Eva Mae Jones, brothers Robert Costner and Jim Costner, and sister Leona Bell. The funeral will be con- ducted by the Rev. Dennis L. Williams at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lee Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River /North Myrtle Beach is - in charge of arrangements. LARRY CARRINGER SR. KINGS MOUNTAIN - Larry Russell Carringer Sr., 68, 504 Ellenwood Drive, died August 8, 2004 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia. A native of Graham County, he was the son of the late : Virgil and Fannie Cable Carringer. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Earl and Chartie Carringer, and sis- ters Edna Cable, Pearl Jenkins, Nettie Carringer and Ethel Graves. He was a Gideon, Deacon, Sunday School teacher and was a member of Kings Mountain Baptist Church. He was a Mason and Shriner, a member of the Oasis Temple, Masonic Lodge 704 in Gastonia, life- time member of the Gaston County Shrine Club, and Charter member and life- time member of the White Plains Shrine Club in Kings Mountain. He was a retired insurance salesman and manager for Kanawha Insurance. He also taught LUTC 1 and 2 at Gaston College for several years and was a member and past president of the Life Underwriters Association. He also served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn McCombs Carringer of Kings Mountain; son Larry Russell “Rusty” Carringer Jr. and wife Sharon of Kings Mountain; grandchildren James and Sara Carringer of Kings Mountain; brothers Willard Carringer and wife Nell of Portsmouth, VA, Herbert Carringer and wife Pearline of Maryville, TN, and Eugene Carringer and wife Joyce of Oak Ridge, TN; sisters Clota Griffie of Gastonia and Dora Lee Scism and husband Miles of Kings Mountain; and special friend L.T. Thomas of Mooresville. The funeral was conduct- ed by the Revs. Jeff Hensley and Ken Faulkenbury at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kings Mountain Baptist Church. Interment was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Debbie Williams, 950 West Faris Serving the Area for Over 25 Years ages 3-Aduls web-site: www.dancespecialtiesltd.com “Mini Competition Troupe” heey LV Ballet » Tap * Jazz ama: Lyrical + Acrobatics ea i Clogging * Hip Hop ty 415 Catawba St., Belmont, NC w Sere Conner. logging/4 aro Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. JEFFREY LEE MEDLIN BESSEMER CITY - Jeffrey Lee Medlin, 43, 219 Chum Street, Creekside Estates, died August 4, 2004 at his home. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Wilson and Louise Huggins Medlin. He was a painter. He is survived by his girl- friend, Sherrie Johnson of Bessemer City; brother Wilson Eugene Medlin of Indiana; sisters Carol Darlene Dockery and hus- band Lonie of Turtletown, TN, Janice Treadway and husband Ray of Gastonia, Cindy Cope of Gastonia, and Patricia Kay Watts of Gastonia; and niece Kimberly Watts. A memorial service was conducted by Chaplain David Herbertson at 11 a.m. Friday at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. BECKY GOFORTH LAIL KINGS MOUNTAIN - Rebecca “Becky” Lail, 56, 121 Railroad Avenue, died August 9, 2004 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daugh- ter of the late Kelly and Margaret Goforth. She was retired from Mauney Hosiery. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon P. Gibson and husband James of Shelby, and Shannon D. Brakefield of Grover; and grandchildren Scott Wray, Jeremy Gibson, Dillon Dycus and Alysa Dycus. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Glenn Walker at 4 p.m. Thursday at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 3-4 p.m. prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. DONALD TIGNOR KINGS MOUNTAIN - Donald Edward Tignor, 62, 814 Landing Street, died August 7, 2004 at Hospice at Wendover, Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Audrey “Aud” Edward Tignor. He was a retired accountant with TransSouth and served in the United States Army dur- ing the Vietnam era. He is survived by his mother, Ethel Huffstickler Tignor. A graveside service was conducted by the Rev. Danielle Duncan Monday at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 and Grace United Methodist Church, 830 Church Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 2s, Ltd. 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