Anyone who was fortunate to know Martha Caldwell over the past 103 years admired her graciousness, determination, friendliness, and faith. One might say that Martha’s life closely followed the lessons she passed on to her family, including “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all,” and “You can’t change the wind, but you can adjust the sails.”Martha Gunter Caldwell was born April 25, 1917 in Hartsville, SC. She was the daughter of Maude Clyburn Gunter and Charles Walker Gunter. In 1919 her family moved to Gastonia where her father was a cotton broker.She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Charles Walker Gunter, Jr. Martha Gunter attended first grade at Willow School, which was on 2nd Ave. in Gastonia. She then entered second grade at Central School and continued her education there. In 1935 she graduated from Gastonia High School (where she was salutatorian). For two years she was a student at Coker College, in Hartsville, SC. She then transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her AB degree in 1939. While there she was a member of Chi Omega sorority.Martha taught at the N.C. Orthopedic Hospital School. During WWII she was accepted into the American Red Cross and was stationed at Camp Butner, NC. Later she was program director for the NC League of the Crippled Children in Chapel Hill.In 1948 she married Dr. Jesse B. Caldwell, Jr., a resident in obstetrics and gynecology at Bowman Grey School of Medicine. They moved to Gastonia in 1950 when Dr. Caldwell opened his practice. He died in 2001.Mrs. Caldwell devoted her life in Gastonia as a homemaker and mother of her four children. She was a lifelong active member of First United Methodist Church, which she joined in 1925. She worked in the PTA programs. She was a member and former president of the Gaston County Medical Auxiliary. Mrs. Caldwell also held memberships in the North Carolina and American Medical Auxiliaries. She was active in the Tea & Topics Book Club, the Review Book Club, and Gaston Country Club. In addition to gardening, Martha enjoyed an interest in travel with her children and husband, whether traveling across the country in the family station wagon (and later towing a travel trailer), sailing or counting penguins in Antarctica.Mrs. Caldwell is survived by children, Jesse B. Caldwell III of Gastonia, Charlie Caldwell (Merrily) of Charlotte, Lawson Caldwell (Curt Sowers) of Charlotte, Martha/Marti Sykes (Andy) of Greensboro; grandchildren, Jesse Caldwell IV (Cate), Drew Sykes (Amanda), Summer Suttles (Chris), Carra Sykes (Lauren Marek), Chandler Caldwell, and Chase Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Graham and Kennedy Suttles, and Jamie Sykes. She is also survived by her special best friend, Johnie Matthews, and her devoted caregiver and friend, Teri Childers. The family extends gratitude to Home Instead and its caregivers for their tireless love and devotion.A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at McLean Funeral Directors in Gastonia. There will be a private celebration of her life (masks required) on Monday, November 16th at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. The link to the live stream service is: https://boxcast.tv/view/caldwell-funeral-hmzgi0b8swazz2gnilt0 or visit the First United Methodist Church website for the link. The committal is family only.In lieu of flowers, memorials should be sent to the Youth Ministry at First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Gastonia, NC 28053.Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.mcleanfuneral.com .

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VirginiaºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s other passion was her family. Happily married to Albert K Van Nest for over 33 years they raised two dear sons, Wayne and Warren, in Prescott. Two granddaughters, Lynda and Cathy added to her happiness. She also had a warm and happy relationship with her many nieces, nephews and extended family. Besides her family, career and friends, Virginia loved music and played piano from age 6 on throughout her life.

She also enjoyed oil painting, writing poetry and growing flowers. Virginia had a great sense of humor and a warm smile. Her creativity will be missed by anyone who has ever received one of her colorful, artistic, humorous, handmade greeting cards which conveyed her wonderful personality and thoughts in such a genuine way.

Virginia is survived by her sons, Wayne Curtis Van Nest of Fort Worth, TX and Warren David Van Nest of Tucson, AZ.; granddaughters, Lynda Glasgow and Cathy Parkman, eight great-grandchildren and her beloved sister, Emma Carol Gandy Hunsucker of Asheville, NC.

Virginia was predeceased by her loving husband Albert K. Van Nest and siblings Frances G. Jenkins; Vivian G. Root; Thomas A. Gandy, Jr; Elsie G. Auman Henley; Fred A. Gandy; Madge G. Wise and Olive G. Burn. She loved and trusted the Lord and will be with him in heaven.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6th, 2020 at Solid Rock Christian Fellowship Chapel located at 114 S. Marina Street, in Prescott.

If one wishes to honor VirginiaºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s memory the family suggests giving flowers to one you love while they are still alive. Arrangements entrusted to Hampton Funeral Home.

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Laura Shafer McInnes entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2010. She was born March 13, 1918, in Charleston, SC. She overcame disabilities from polio at as early age to have a successful and productive career as an English and theater teacher.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be no funeral as she donated her body to MUSC. Memorials can be made to the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, 2350 W. Lucas St., Florence, SC 29501.

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Anna Margaret Nettles Ray, 99, of Pine Mountain, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Orchard View Nursing Home, Columbus, GA.
Mrs. Ray was born August 15, 1918 in Hartsville, SC, the daughter of Henry Joseph Nettles and Lily Stowe Ousley Nettles. She received a Bachelor’s degree from ºìÌÒÊÓƵ in Harsville, SC. After graduating college, she married George Whitaker Ray, Sr. and moved to Danville, VA and then to Asheville, NC, where she resided for 42 years. Anna Margaret was a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville, NC and attended First Baptist Church of Weaverville, NC.

Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George W. Ray, Sr. of Asheville, NC; two sisters, Lillian Lambeth of Marion, NC, Lucia Mae Dunn of New York, NY; and her grandson, SSG Joseph Randall Ray of Fairview, NC. Anna Margaret is survived by two sons, George W. Ray, Jr. (Jane), of Charlottesville, VA, and Randall N. Ray (Sandra), of Swannanoa, NC; two daughters, Ann R. (Terry) Hemminger, of Pine Mountain, GA, and Jan (Lee) Banks, of Alexander, NC; as well as six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A service honoring Mrs. Ray will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Anna Margaret’s name may be sent online to www.k9herohaven.org or mailed to K9 Hero Haven, 176 Mahanoy Creek Lane, Herndon, PA 17830. Upcoming Events Graveside Service Feb 05 10:00 AM Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery Old US Hwy. 70 Black Mountain, NC, US, 28711

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