OBITUARIES

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1999

FORD BEAL
MAIDEN – Ford "Fuzz" Beal, 65, 3467 Clearview Lane, died July 24, 1999, at Lincoln Medical Center, Lincolnton. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Marvin and Edna Miller Beal, retired employee of 32 years for North Carolina Spinning.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Shelby Dellinger Beal; sons, Dale, Tommy and Marty Beal, Lincolnton; daughters, Gail Marley, Connelly Springs, Misty Dawn Beal, the home; brothers, Ray and Ralph Beal, Maiden, sister, Betty B. Beal, Maiden; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Warlick Funeral Home, Revs. Bud Painter, Ronald Hawkins, Benny Mannings and Gordan Shrum
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Donor’s choice
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

NELLIE RUTH BEAL TALLENT
CHERRYVILLE – Nellie Ruth Beal Tallent, 76, 203 Spinners Drive, died Aug. 8, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Lawrence and Minnie Pate Beal, mother of the late Louise Coble, retired twister/winder for Carlton Mill, member of Second Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Louie C. Tallent, the home; son, Louie T. Tallent, Cherryville; daughter, Sherrie Adams, Cherryville; brother, Floyd Beal, Cherryville; sisters, Elsie Biddle, Florence, S.C., Alene Devine and Mary Helen Huss, Lincolnton; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Second Baptist Church, Rev. Keith Love
BURIAL: City Memorial Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Carpenter’s Funeral Home; other times at the home of Louie Tallent, Upchurch Mobile Home Park, 213 Marcus Drive
MEMORIALS: Second Baptist Church, 201 Houser St., Cherryville 28201
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

2000

MARK R. BEAL
LINCOLNTON — Mark Ryan Beal, 35, 114 Saddletree Road, died Dec. 14, 2000. He was a native of Cleveland County, son of the late John Franklin Beal, employed at Carolina Mills.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Jan Stamey Beal, Lincolnton; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Kim Beal, Lincolnton
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Drs. Dixon Free, Keithan Tucker and Robert Cantwell
BURIAL: Hollybrook Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation, 922 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

ANN McCALL
DENVER — Ann Beal McCall, 79, Lakewood Care Center, formerly of 7345 Forney Hill Road, died Jan. 8, 2000.
She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Bob and Edna Asbury Beal, wife of the late Kenneth G. McCall, homemaker, owner of Ann’s Flowers, member of Denver United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Three nephews and one niece
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Denver United Methodist Church, Rev. James Pyatt
BURIAL: Following service, Denver Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton
MEMORIALS: Denver United Methodist Church, 3910 N. Highway 16, Denver 28037
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

PAULINE GOODSON LAWING
TERRELL — Pauline Goodson Lawing, 82, 7545 Highway 150, died June 20, 2000, at Davis Hospital. She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Sam and Nannie Poole Goodson, owner-operator of Lake Norman Music Hall for 18 years, composed and recorded songs for her funeral.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Ernest Lawing; son, Eddie Lawing, Terrell; sisters, Macie Keever, Denver, Clafton Colvard, San Antonio, Texas, Sue Ballard, Iron Station; sister-in-law, Kathleen Goodson, Iron Station
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton, Revs. J.C. Beal, Phillip Tillman
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lincolnton
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

2001

ALLIE L. MARTIN
MAIDEN - Allie Mae Laney Martin, 84, of Maiden Highway, died April 26, 2001, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.
Born Jan. 23, 1917, in Catawba County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie I. and Lottie Huffman Laney.
A member of East Maiden Baptist Church, she was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Fred Martin; two brothers; and a sister.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne Martin of Maiden and Fred C. Martin of High Shoals; a daughter, Barbara Hoyle of Maiden; four brothers, George "Dock" Laney, Burgin Laney and Shuford Laney of Maiden and Howard Laney of North Wilkesboro; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Nathaniel Austin at 2 p.m. Sunday at her church.
The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
Burial will be in Maiden City Cemetery.
The family will be at Burke Mortuaries from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1409, Lincolnton, N.C. 28093; or East Maiden Baptist Church, 1400 East Maiden Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

LESTER LEE FISH
MAIDEN - Lester Lee Fish, 83, of East Maiden Road, died Feb. 24, 2001, at Abernethy Center in Newton.
Born Aug. 26, 1917, in Lincoln County, he was a son of the late James and Ida Caldwell Fish.
A member of Lawing Chapel Baptist Church, he retired from Ethan-Allen Corp. in Maiden.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Fish.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Loving Fish; two sons, Jerry Fish of Maiden and Harold Fish of Newton; six brothers, Clifford Fish, Howard Fish, Grady Fish, Horace Fish and Marion Fish of Maiden and Thurman Fish of Lincolnton; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted by Dr. Foyd Bennett a 2 p.m. Tuesday at his church.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Lawing Chapel Baptist Church, 4637 Lawing Chapel Church Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
Burke Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

MURPHY CRONLAND
LINCOLNTON — Dr. Murphy Cronland, 71, 1200 Lithia Lane, died Jan. 19, 2001. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Blythe M. and Maude Goodson Cronland, graduate of Davidson College, UNC-Chapel Hill Medical School, served two years as a lieutenant in the Navy Medical Corps, started medical practice in 1959 and retired in 1992, member of First United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Jodena Rhodes Cronland; son, Stan and wife Rita Cronland, Lincolnton; daughter, Sara C. Gore and husband Roger, Gastonia; grandchildren, Cory and Kyle Cronland, Lauren Gore
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Son, Joseph Henry Cronland; daughter, Joy Cronland Dennis
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Revs. Harold Leatherman, Carrol Lindsey
BURIAL: Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 6-8 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Leukemia Society of America, 5624 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte 28212 or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glenn Allen, Va. 23058-5267
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

DELORES BEAL
LINCOLNTON — Dolores Ann Beal, 34, 2457 Shady Pines Lane, died Jan. 19, 2001. She was a native of Transylvania County, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Daniel Beal; sons, Matthew Boone, Joey and Hunter Beal, the home; brothers, Paul Pruitt, Cherryville, Tony Pruitt, Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Tammy Rinck, Lincolnton; mother and step-father, Ann and Everette Herman, Lincolnton
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Warlick Funeral Home
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, funeral home
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

MARY M. BEAL
LINCOLNTON — Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Beal, 78, 4397 Maiden Highway, died Jan. 2, 2001, at home. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Burgess and Mary Hamby Poarch, wife of the late Miles Mellon Beal, member of Centerview Baptist Church, Maiden, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Doris Beal Sisk, Edith Beal Robinson, Rachel Beal Hull, Lincolnton; sons, James M. Beal, Maiden, Mark M. Beal, Lincolnton; sisters, Alice Bone, Belmont, Ruth Canipe, Lincolnton, Peggie Tisch, Owens, Ky., Sylvia Burgess, Blowing Rock; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Grandchild, Michael Brown; brothers, Clinton, Joseph, Clyde, David and William Poarch; sister, Catherine Poarch
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Friday, Centerview Baptist Church, Maiden, Revs. Larry McCracken, Farrell Robinson; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, E.F. Drum Funeral Home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 1526, Lincolnton 28093 Lela L. Jenkins
LINCOLNTON — Lela Leatherman Jenkins, 97, Brian Center of Lincolnton, formerly of Iron Station, died March 1, 2000, at her residence.She was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of the late Rufus F. and Rosie Idabelle Workman Leatherman, wife of the late Charlie Bailey Jenkins, a homemaker, she and her husband were foster parents in Lincoln County for 30 years, fostering 40 children, member of Pearl Baptist Church, Iron Station.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Alma Advensky, Dallas, Leila Carpenter, Lincolnton; foster sons, Bill Canipe, Lincolnton, Danny Ledbetter, Greensboro, Sammy Ledbetter, Stanley; foster daughters, Nancy Ledbetter Brotherton, Alexis, Sandy Ledbetter, Lincolnton; sisters, Cora and Shirley Beal, Maiden, Alice Lingerfelt, Pearl Turner, Lincolnton; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. today, Iron Station Cemetery, Dr. Robert Wensil
MEMORIALS: Pearl Baptist Church, 4649 E. Highway 27, Iron Station 28080 or Lincoln County United Way, 100 E. Main St., Lincolnton 28092
ARRANGEMENTS: E.F. Drum Funeral Home
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

CLYDE SIGMON
LINCOLNTON — Clyde Lee "Speedy" Sigmon, 72, died Jan. 19, 2001, at Boger City Rest Home. He was a native of Catawba County, son of the late Clyde Sigmon Sr. and Mabel Irene Lavander.
SURVIVORS: Brothers, David Lavander, Lincolnton, William Lavander, Maiden; sisters, Joyce Armstrong, Lincolnton, Drucilla Watson, Newton; three nieces; three nephews.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Sunday, E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Rev. Kenneth Coker.
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

ROBERT G. CORRELL
LINCOLNTON — Robert Gibson Correll, 83, 1260 W. Highway 150, died March 10, 2001, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was a native of McAdenville, son of the late Laura Catherine Beal and James George Harrison Correll, Army veteran of World War II, attended Iron Station School, member of Sharon Freewill Baptist Church, employed by Southern Furniture as a shipper and inspector, former member of American Legion, Newton
SURVIVORS: Wife, Margaret Elizabeth Hewitt Correll; daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda Correll and Richard Short, Casar, Glenda Correll and Richard Drum, Newton; sister, Grace Watts, Rock Hill, S.C.; brothers and sister-in-law, Forney and Margaret Correll, Boger City, Ralph Correll, Crouse; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Brothers, John Calvin, Bill, Lester and Clyde Correll
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Monday, E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Revs. Billy Boone, Curtis Styles, Tommy Young; body will be placed in church 30 minutes before service
BURIAL: Forest Lawn Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-9 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Leukemia Society
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

CHALLIE S. BEAL
MAIDEN - Challie Bain Sherrill Beal, 89, of Leonard Avenue, Newton, formerly of East Maiden Road, died June 12, 2001, at the Abernethy Center. Born Sept. 21, 1911, in Catawba County, she was a daughter of the late Challie Bain Sherrill and Callie Epsie Brotherton Sherrill Cline.
A member of Lawings Chapel Baptist Church, she retired from J.P. Stevens textiles and worked at American Efird.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Beal; a son, Dayton Beal; a sister, Evelyn “Chuck” Campbell; and a stepfather, Ernest Otha Cline. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerrell A. and Laura Beal of Lincolnton and Jimmie R. and Tina Beal of Newton; a daughter, Callie Ima Jean Beal of Maiden; seven sisters, Lois Snipes, Juanita “Neat” Drum, Jeannette “Net” Black and Josephine “Jo” Little of Newton, Avis “Doll” Little of Claremont, Vera “Bunk” Caldwell of Maiden and Helen Campbell of Denver, N.C.; four grandchildren, Patti Beal and Chandra Beal Holbrooks of Maiden, Myron Beal of Lincolnton and Nicole Beal of Newton; and a great-grandchild, Grace Holbrooks of Maiden.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Foyd Bennett at 5 p.m. today at her church.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ernest Snipes, Larry Drum, Kenny Campbell, Gregory Campbell, Myron Beal and Donald Caldwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacel Snipes, Tracy Drum and Joel Campbell.
The family will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Lawings Chapel Baptist Church, Family Life Center Building Fund, 3438 East Maiden Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
Burke Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

2002

WILLIAM LAVENDER
MAIDEN — William Dennis Lavander II, 31, of 3270 Beal Road, died Feb. 7, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lawings Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 until 8 at the church.
Born in Lincoln County, he worked as a forklift driver for The Boat Rack for 16 years, and was the president of the Southern Scouts. He was also a fireman with Bandys Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years.
Survivors include his wife, Lori Jean Anderson Lavander; one daughter, Kristen Anne Garbarino of the home; his parents, William and Betty Lavander of Maiden; his sister, Sandy Lavander of Maiden; and his grandmother, Mary Hovis Beal of Maiden.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 816 South Aspen Street, Lincolnton, N.C. 28092.
Burke Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.
*Donated for use by Betty Lavender

2003

DOROTHY B. LAZENBY
MAIDEN - Dorothy Beard Lazenby, 80, of 3330 Shepherd Road, Maiden, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Born Oct. 4, 1923, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Beard and the late Christina Finger Beard.
She was a member of Lawings Chapel Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher in the children’s department.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.R. Lazenby; a brother, Clyde Beard; and a sister, Louise Davis.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Wilkinson and husband, Perry, of Maiden, and Patricia Cherry and husband, Jon, of Summerville, S.C.; four brothers, Glenn Beard and Carl Beard of Newton and Bill Beard and Robert Beard of Maiden; five sisters, Rosa Poovey, Mary Emmett and Edith Pirkel of Maiden, and Betty Willis and Ruth Cansler of Newton; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Lawings Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Foyd Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends today, Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lawings Chapel Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Lawings Chapel Baptist Church, Fellowship Building Fund, 4637 Lawings Chapel Church Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650 or Gideons International, Catawba East Camp, P.O. Box 807, Newton, N.C. 28658.
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Lazenby family.

THOMAS A. DRUM
NEWTON - Thomas Alvie Drum, 94, of 808 Hatchett Road, Lincolnton, went to be with the Lord, Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at his residence.
Born May 21, 1909, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Charles Gentry Drum and the late Minnie Dora Drum.
He was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church in Maiden.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Hager Drum; a son, Billy C. Drum; and four brothers, Vance Drum, Peeler Drum, Woodrow Drum and Gaither Drum.
Survivors include six daughters, Taltha Parker, Pansy Smith, Nancy Josey, Joyce Hannon and Sharon Good of Maiden, and Judy Herron of Lincolnton; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church in Maiden with the Rev. Frank Herman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 1360 Ivey Church Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Drum family.

ELAINE M. COOKE
MAIDEN - Elaine Mauney Cooke, 69, of Springdale Drive, died Oct. 31, 2003.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Goodin-Drum Funeral Home with burial in Maiden City Cemetery.
The family will be at the funeral home from 6 to 7:30 tonight.

2004

Roy Washington Hewitt,96, of Maiden, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004 at Brian Center, Lincolnton.
Born September 28, 1907 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Ernest Breaton and Florence Williams Hewitt.
He was a member of first Baptist Church in Maiden and the Catawba County Beagle Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Murlee Ballard Hewitt; one daughter, Olene H. Rhodes; one sister, Lucille H. Withers; two brothers, Loy Hewitt and Clifton Hewitt; one grandson, Ricky Rhodes; one great grandson, Cory Philyaw; and two great great grand-daughters, Amber Busch and Brittany Busch.
Survivors include one son, Billy R. Hewitt of Maiden; two daughters, Joyce Moretz and Katherine Philyaw, both of Maiden; one sister, Ruby Henly of Maiden; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren.
The funeral service was held Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at First Baptist Church in Maiden and was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Jeff Clark and Rev. Grady parker.
Burial followed in Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery in Maiden.
Memorials to be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 338, Maiden, NC 28650.
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Hewitt family.

Clyde H. Parker,82, of Maiden, passed away Monday, April 19, 2004 at Brian Center East in Hickory.
Born January 31, 1922 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mammie Gilbert Parker.
He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in Newton, NC.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Clyde parker, Jr.; four brothers, Russell Parker, Clarence Parker, Even Parker, Forrest Parker; and three sisters, Grace Smith, Bertha Parker, Essie Parker.
Survivors include his wife, Talitha Drum Parker of the home; two sons, Sgt. David Parker of Maiden and Gary Parker of Lincolnton; two daughters, Sherry Parker Jeune of Maiden, Kerry Parker Keener of Sherrills Ford; two sisters, Mary Edwards and Ilease Hullett, both of Maiden; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Burial will follow at Jacobs Fork Baptist Church in Newton.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Burke Mortuary in Maiden.
Memorials may be made to Freedom Baptist Church, West 27th Street, Newton, NC 28658.
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Parker family.

ESTHER B. HARTZOGE
LOGANVILLE, Ga. - Esther Bridges Hartzoge, 65, of Loganville, Ga., passed away Dec. 31, 2004.
Esther was born and raised in Vale. She graduated from Fred T. Foard High School and attended Lenoir-Rhyne College. She worked as a secretary at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hickory before moving to Georgia. She worked for Chevron Chemical Co. and retired from Monsanto in 1996.
She lived with her daughter in Logansville, Ga. She was a wonderful mother, sister and friend and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Hartzoge of Loganville, Ga.; mother, Jessie Bridges of Wilmington; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Brenda Bridges Lane of Vale and Charlene B. and Frank Stokley Jr. of Wilmington; nieces, Heather Deal of Wilmington and Angie Ehrenreich of Claremont; and a nephew, Michael Lane of Maiden.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in the chapel of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hickory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in memory of Esther Bridges Hartzoge.Tom M. Wages Funeral Services Inc., Lawrenceville (Ga.) Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

ROSE BELL W ILLIAMS
CONCORD - Miss Rose Bell Williams, age 99, of Concord, NC, passed away December 25, 2004, at Five Oaks Manor in Concord, NC.
Born October 22, 1905, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Martin Van Buren Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Reel Williams. She was retired from Clyde Fabrics in Newton, NC, and was a member of Coldwater Baptist Church in Concord, NC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Hurschel Williams, Sr., two sisters, Thelma Williams and Allie W. Leazer, and a niece, Shelby Leazer Dunlap.
Survivors include: Sister: Deanie W. Sherrill of Concord, NC.; Nieces: Grace L. Coley of Concord, NC.; Carolyn Deal of Kannapolis, NC; Annie Stancil of Concord, NC; Nephew: Hurschel Williams, Jr. & wife Juanita of Kannapolis, NC; a number of great-nieces and great-nephews
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at 11:00 AM at the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lincolnton, NC. The Rev. Curtis Paul will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 9:15 to 10:15 AM at Drum Funeral Home in Conover, NC.
Memorials may be made to: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 4051 King Wilkinson Rd., Lincolnton, NC, 28092, or to Coldwater Baptist Church, 1045 Union Street South, Concord, NC, 28025.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.drumfuneralhome.com.
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.

ONA S. CARPENTER
NEWTON - Ona Snow Carpenter, 80, of 1865 Campbell Road, Newton, died Dec. 27, 2004, at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley.
Born March 18, 1924, in Rock, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Callie Hatcher Burchette. She was a home health-care worker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hugh Carpenter.
Survivors include a daughter, Adelle Thomas of Newton; two sisters, Maxine Ramsey of Bossier City, La., and Kathleen Testino of High Point; four granddaughters, Sherry Shook, Melissa Kale and Rhonda Beard, all of Maiden, and Susan Morton of Vale; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three stepgrandchildren.
The funeral will be held today, Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m. at Goodin-Drum Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlie Keener will officiate. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Westside Baptist Cemetery in Maiden.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658

JACK L. MORING
MAIDEN - Jack Lee Moring, 86, of East Maiden Road, Maiden, passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.
Born Oct. 18, 1918, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Kate Ballard.
He was a member of Gospel Truth Ministry in Lenoir and was a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Morgan Moring of the home; two daughters, Yvonne Coffey of Newton and Trena McRee of Denver, N.C.; four grandsons, Shawn Jackson, Gary McRee, Scott McRee and Todd McRee; three granddaughters, Elaine Jackson, Shawntae Jackson and Bonnie Baxter; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church in Maiden, with the Revs. Mikeal Minton, Raymond Hamrick and Billy Hamlett officiating.
The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with military rites by the American Legion Post 16.
The family will receive friends tonight, Wednesday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burke Mortuary in Newton.
Memorials may be made to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658. Visit www.burkemortuary. com to share your condolences online.
Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Moring family.

JOHN D. McCASLIN Jr.
MAIDEN - Mr. John Dewey “J.D.” McCaslin Jr., 80, of 4525 Mockingbird Lane, Maiden, died Dec. 19, 2004, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Born March 31, 1924, in Catawba County, he was a son of the late John Dewey McCaslin Sr. and Elsie Icard McCaslin.
An active member in the community, he was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Maiden and was employed by General Electric in Hickory. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a former president of the Maiden Lions Club and he received The Jack Stickley Award. He was a member of American Legion Post 240, a member of the Catawba Cattlemen’s Association and also delivered Meals on Wheels.
One of his greatest joys in life was watching his grandchildren participate in sports at Maiden and East Lincoln schools. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie McCaslin, and a brother, Richard McCaslin.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Jones “Dot” McCaslin of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Gary Coulter of Newton, Barbara and David Farrow of Iron Station and Elaine and Tim Lawing of Maiden; six brothers and five sisters-in-law, O’Neil and Ruby McCaslin, Keith and Pete McCaslin and Wendell McCaslin of Maiden, Jack and Linda McCaslin of Durham, Blair and Barbara McCaslin of Chapin, S.C., and Joe and Velma McCaslin of Houston, Texas; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Christine Cowan and Carolyn and Sam Schronce of Maiden; grandchildren, David Newton and wife, Shannon, Marty Newton, Tatum Lawing Rhodes and husband, Nathan, Anthony Lawing, Jonathan Coulter, Matthew Coulter, Ryan Coulter and Molly Farrow; stepgrandchildren, Hannah Farrow, Ashley Moose and Adam Lawing; great-grandchildren, Nicklaus Newton, Andrew Newton and Ethan Rhodes; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Sarah Kalish at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Catawba Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 240.
The family will be at the church from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Maiden or the Maiden Lions Club.
Goodin-Drum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY L. LINEBERGER
MAIDEN - Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Lee Lineberger, 79, of 608 W. School St., Maiden, died Dec. 17, 2004, at her residence.
Born Feb. 8, 1925, in Catawba County, she was a daughter of the late W.R. Lee and Carrie Huffman Lee.
A member of Catawba Valley Baptist Church in Maiden, she was owner of Dot’s Women’s Wear.
Survivors include a daughter, Susan and Marty Little of Maiden; a brother, Willard Lee of Viewmont; a grandson, Marcus Little of Raleigh; and a granddaughter, Lee Ann Little of Maiden.
The funeral will be conducted by the Revs. Carroll Williams and Gerald Ward at 3 p.m. Sunday at Catawba Valley Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at Goodin-Drum Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight.
Memorials may be made to Catawba Valley Baptist Church, or to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658.

SHIRLEY R. ANDERSON
MAIDEN - Shirley Lanaska Robinson Anderson, 72, of Mount Anderson Road, Maiden, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Born Dec. 5, 1932, in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Biddie Robinson. She was a member of Mount Anderson Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Robinson.
She is survived by her husband, Donald P. Anderson of the home; five sons, Donald P. Anderson Jr. and David J. Anderson of Maiden, John R. Anderson of Lincolnton, Harold L. Anderson of Mooresville and Joe W. Anderson of Dallas; a daughter, Maria E. Anderson of Mooresville; two brothers, Ed Robinson of Kings Mountain and Mickey Robinson of Holden Beach; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral service will be held today, Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Burke Mortuary Chapel in Newton, with the Rev. Charles Ingle officiating.
Burial will follow at Mount Anderson Baptist Church Cemetery in Maiden.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at Burke Mortuary in Newton.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Catawba East Camp, P.O. Box 807, Newton, N.C. 28658.
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Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Anderson family.

FRANCES C. CALDWELL
MAIDEN - Frances Amelia Cornelius Caldwell, 78, formerly of N.C. 16 South, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton.
Born July 26, 1926, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Holland Van and Ella Kale Cornelius.
She was a member of Mount Ruhama Baptist Church and an active member of the Day Circle. She taught for over 30 years at Balls Creek Elementary, First Baptist Playschool in Maiden and Abernethy Playschool in Newton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Steven Christopher Barnes; two brothers, the Rev. Willis Cornelius and Donald Cornelius; and two sisters, Louise Martin and Mary Cornelius.
She is survived by her husband, John P. Caldwell Jr. of the home; a son, Danny Caldwell and wife, Brenda, of Newton; a daughter, Dianne Barnes and husband, Steve, of Gastonia; three grandchildren, Paige C. Prusia and husband, Kevin, of Charlotte, and Daniel and Adam Barnes of Gastonia; a great-grandchild, Emily Prusia of Charlotte; and four sisters, Ruby Spencer of Newton, Geneva Hastings of Conover, Doris Grant of Anderson, S.C., and Jo Ann Stone of Huntersville.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Mount Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden, with the Revs. Larry Burns and Don Ferrell officiating.
The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight, Thursday, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, Md. 20871.
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Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Caldwell family.

MICHEAL DOBBINS
HICKORY - Micheal Dobbins, 41, of Maiden, died Dec. 12, 2004, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Rest high on that mountain and gone but not forgotten.
Born Jan. 3, 1963, in Dade County, Fla., he was a son of Margaret Louise Elliott Dobbins of the home and the late Cecil Leon Dobbins.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include a sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and John Kennedy of Miami Beach, Fla.; a brother, Kenneth Leon Dobbins of Long Shoals; an adopted brother, Tadashi Moses of Maiden; and an uncle, Marvin Elliott of Maiden.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bass-Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Brookford City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tadashi Moses, Thomas Christopher, Kenneth Dobbins, Howard Densmore, Rodney Benge, Howard Schrell, Teresa Kennedy and Robert Long.
The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Bass-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

BESSIE M. HEFFNER
MAIDEN - Bessie McNeilly Heffner, 85, of 520 N. Main Ave., died Dec. 11, 2004, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton.
Born May 13, 1919, in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Julius Ambrose McNeilly and Sarah Ida Chapman McNeilly. A member of First United Methodist Church in Maiden, she retired from Catawba Valley Medical Center in 1984 as a registered nurse in labor and delivery.
She was a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, James C. “JC” Heffner Jr. of the home; a son, James C. Heffner III and wife, Carol, of Alexandria, Va.; three daughters, Cynthia McQuellon and husband, Richard, of Winston-Salem, Nancy Henry and husband, Dennis, of Newton and Sarah Heffner of Maiden; a brother, Everette McNeilly and wife, Helen, of Burlington; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Sarah Kalish at 3 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Maiden City Cemetery.
The family will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Maiden.
Goodin-Drum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ANGELICA L. MAURER
NEWTON - Angelica “Angie” Lynn Maurer, 17, of Killian Avenue, Newton, passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Born Oct. 2, 1987, in Ridgway, Pa., she was the daughter of Charles “Chuck” Kenneth and April Chemsak Maurer. She was a senior at Maiden High School, where she was a member of the ROTC and Beta Club.
She was preceded in death by an uncle, James Martin Chemsak.
Survivors include her parents, Charles “Chuck” Kenneth Maurer and April Chemsak Maurer of the home; two sisters, Leah Jo Maurer and Charlean Leann Maurer of the home; paternal grandmother, Dorcea Reibsome of Hickory; maternal grandmother, Linda Chemsak of Pennsylvania; maternal grandfather, Andrew Martin Chemsak and wife, Connie, of Pennsylvania; an uncle, John Chemsak of Beaufort, S.C.; and two aunts, Vickie Oknefski of Ridgway, Pa., and Cameron Chemsak of Pennsylvania.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at First United Methodist Church in Newton. The Revs. Ralph Lepley and Sarah Kalish will officiate and burial will be in Conover City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at First United Methodist Church in Newton from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Angelica Lynn Maurer Memorial Fund, 1798 Killian Ave., Newton, N.C. 28658 (to be used for scholarships for college for underprivileged children).
Condolences may be sent to the Maurer family at www.willisreynoldsfuneralhome.com.
The Maurer family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton.

LARRY LUSK
MAIDEN – Larry Wayne Lusk, 32, of Maiden Woods Circle, died Oct. 28, 2004.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday at Kings Way Baptist Church, where he was a member. Burial followed in Maiden City Cemetery.
A native of Logan County, W. Va., he worked as an lineman at Profile Aviation Center, was a member of the Maiden American Legion Post 240 and was honored with the Abrams Award by the U.S. Army Reserve.
Survivors include wife Kallie Lutz Lusk; one daughter, Malorie Lusk; father Larry Cook of Pineville, W. Va.; Mother Beverly Lusk Long of Sevierville, Tenn.; grandmother Garnett Lusk of Oceana, W. Va.; three brothers, Christopher Scott Cook of Hampton, Va., Clay Cook of Pineville, W. Va. and David Terrace of Morganton; four sisters, Lori Anne Payne of Beckley, W. Va., Theresa Hammack of Hickory and Catherine Sponseller of Conover.
Memorials may be made to Kings Way Baptist Church Youth, PO Box 3124, Hickory, NC 28603.
Burke Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

GERTRUDE ROBINSON
NEWTON – Gertrude Murray Robinson, 101, died Nov. 1, 2004.
Funeral services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Mays Chapel United Methodist Church in Maiden, where she was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
She was a native of Catawba County.
Survivors include one sister, Nell Robinson of Morganton, four grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Mays Chapel United Methodist Church, 1707 Mays Chapel Church Road, Maiden, NC 28650.
Burke Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

FLOSSIE BEARD
LINCOLNTON – Flossie Williams Beard, 93, of 1014 Gaston Street, died Nov. 4, 2004.
Funeral services are 3:30 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Maiden, where she was a member. Burial will follow in Maiden City Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
A native of Catawba County, she was an inspector in textiles.
Survivors include one daughter, Janette Harbinson of Maiden; two sisters, Evelyn Cresimore of Maiden and Ornah Jordan of Irmo, S.C.; one granddaughter, Lynne Jenkins of Maiden; one great-grandson, Matt Jenkins of Maiden and two great-great grandsons, Collin and Chase Jenkins of Denver.
Goodin-Drum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LEONA JONES
MAIDEN – Leona Louetta Campbell Jones, 96, of Burton Drive, died Nov. 22, 2004.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. today at Center View Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Catawba County.
Survivors include two sons, Bobby L. Jones of Maiden and W.E. “Ernie” Jones of Charlotte; one sister, Viola McCorkle of Denver; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Center View Baptist Church Building Fund, 3993 East Maiden Road, Maiden, NC 28650 or Pallative Care & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Burke Mortuary in Newton is in charge of arrangements.

RONALD BEARD
MAIDEN – Ronald “Ron” Wayne Beard, 53, of Water Plant Road, died Nov. 23, 2004.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Providence Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Maiden City Cemetery with military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the church.
A native of Catawba County, he was in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and received three Purple Hearts.
Survivors include wife Gina Sigmon Beard; two sons, Billy Jack Beard of Boone and Ronnie William Beard Jr. of Lincolnton; two daughters, Karma Romell of Fayetteville and Angel Renee Ramseur of Maiden; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Beard of Maiden; two brothers, Ricky Dale Beard of Lincolnton and Steve Beard of Lincolnton; two sisters, Alene Parker and Patricia Hoppes, both of Maiden and two grandchildren, Cameron Maiwald and Erikia Ramseur.
Memorials may be made to Pallative Care Center & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Burke Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

PUNK HICKS
MAIDEN – Herman Lee “Punk” Hicks, 83, of Bucks Garage Road, died Nov. 23, 2004.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. View Baptist Church, where he was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
A native of Catwaba County, he was the owner of Punk’s Texaco.
Survivors include wife Florence B. Hicks; one son, Winfred Hicks of Maiden; one daughter, Rita Gail Parker of Terrell; one step-son, Larry Burgin of Maiden; one step-daughter, Libby Campbell of Maiden; four grandchildren, Stacy Hicks, Justin Parker, Melissa Parker and Marcie Foster; 7 step-grandchildren, Jimmy Campbell, Samantha Campbell, Brandan Burgin, Nattile Burgin, Johnnie Burgin, Wayne Goodnight and Brian Goodnight and five step-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Mt. View Baptist Church Building Fund, 5045 East Maiden Road, Maiden, NC 28650.
Burke Mortuary in Newton is in charge of arrangements.

NANNIE HENDRICK
MAIDEN — Nannie Catherine Campbell Hendrick, 83, of Maiden Hwy., died Nov. 20, 2004.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. today at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden with the Revs. Larry Burns and Don Ferrell officiating.
A native of Catawba County, she was a member of Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Hester of the home; Emily Johnson and Faye Sigmon of Lincolnton; a sister, Mable Lynn of Hickory; a brother, Herbert Campbell Sisk of South Carolina; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is in charge of arrangements.

Nannie Hendrick
(August 10, 1921 - November 20, 2004)
Nannie Catherine Campbell Hendrick, age 83, of Maiden Hwy, Maiden passed away Saturday, November 20, 2004 at her residence.
Born August 10, 1921 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Franklin Campbell. She was a member of Mt Ruhama Baptist in Maiden.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Antha Frye, Annie Lee Crouse and one brother, James Campbell.
Survivors include: 3 Daughters-Nancy Hester of the home. Emly Johnson of Lincolnton and Faye Sigmon of Lincolnton. 1 Sister: Mable Lynn of Hickory, NC 1 Brother: Herbert Campbell Sisk of South Carolina. 6 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren
The funeral service will be held Monday at 2:00 pm at Mt Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden with the Rev. Larry Burns and Rev. Don Ferrell. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at Burke Mortuary in Maiden.
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Hendrick Family.

EDWINA DRUM
MAIDEN – Edwina Mac Beard Drum, 78, died Nov. 21, 2004.
A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Burke Mortuary.
She was a native of Catawba County.
Survivors include husband Ernest “Mouse” Drum; one daughter, Judy Jones of Newton and one granddaughter, Gina Auton of Maiden. Memorials may be made to Pallative Care & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.

Edwina Drum
(September 25, 1926 - November 21, 2004)
Edwina Mae Beard Drum, age 78, of Maiden, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2004 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.
Born September 25, 1926 in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Essie Mae Sigmon Beard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford Sigmon, Ray Beard; a sister, Regina Propst.
She is survived by: Husband: Ernest “Mouse” Drum of the home Daughter: Judy Jones and husband Willie of Newton Granddaughter: Gina Auton and husband Jeff of Maiden
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden with Rev. Larry Burns officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Burke Mortuary in Maiden.
Memorials may be made to: Palliative Care & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Drum family.

MILDRED FALLIN
MAIDEN – Mildred Violet Suggs Fallin, 97, died Nov. 21, 2004.
Funeral services are 3 p.m Tuesday at Burke Mortuary Chapel in Newton. Burial will follow in Eastview City Cemetery in Newton. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the mortuary.
A native of Thompson, Ga., she was a member of First Baptist Church in Newton and formerly worked as a machine operator for Clyde Fabrics.
Survivors include one daughter, Frances Leatherman of Vale; five granddaughters, Robin Greenwood, Sandra Nicholson, Tina Leatherman, Gina Gantt and Vicki Coffey; three grandsons, Lyndon Wilson, Doug Smith and Ronnie Smith; 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

JOHN WHITENER, SR.
MAIDEN – John W. Whitener Sr., 61, of Ginger Lane, died Nov. 17, 2004.
A service of remembrance will be held 2 p.m. today at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton. The family will receive friends from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. today at Drum Funeral Home in Conover.
A native of Catawba County, he was the former operator of Custom Homes in Belmont.
Survivors include wife Grace Dugger Whitener; three daughters, Lorie Ann Whitener, Tina Marie Whitener of Dallas and Teresa Lynn Holloway of Alexis; two sons, John Wayne Whitener Jr. of Iron Station and John Russell Whitener; two sisters, Brends Overcash of Denver and Peggy Plyler of Charlotte; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

LORENE SCHRUM
Lorene Schrum, 84, of 3170 Maiden Highway, died Nov. 18, 2004.
Funeral services are 3 p.m. Sunday at McKendree United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Warlick Funeral Home.
A native of Cleveland County, she worked for the Lincoln News as society page reporter.
Survivors include one son, Maxton Schrum of Lincolnton; one daughter, Deborah Cutshall of Terrell; one brother, Howard Wehunt of Hildebran; one sister, Pauline Miller of Vale and two grandchildren, Jedediah Schrum and Megan Schrum.
Memorials may be made to the Luther P. Schrum Scholarship Fund, c/o McKendree United Methodist Church, PO Box 426, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

AVA WILLIAMS
Ava Hullett Williams, 85, of 2375 West Highway 27, died Nov. 30, 2004. Funeral services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Gainsville Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 tonight at Warlick Funeral Home.
A native of Lincoln County, she was retires from Cochrane Furniture Company.
Survivors include two sons, Wade Williams and Rayford Williams, both of Lincolnton; two daughters, Penny Cantrell of Vale and Doris Wilson of Iron Station; one brother, Bobby Hullett of Maiden; four sisters, Nora Swink of Cherryville, Julia Sisk of Lincolnton, Thelma Beam of Lincolnton and Edna Long of Lincolnton; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

HENRY WILLIAMS
VALE — Henry C. “Bob” Williams, 76, of Morganton St., died Dec. 2, 2004. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of First Baptist Church of Valdese, with burial at Burke Memorial Park.
A native of Catawba County, he was a U.S. Army veteran, and a retired employee of Pilot Freight Carriers.
Survivors include one daughter, Dee Ann Chester of Valdese; one son, James S. Chester of Morganton; one brother, Jack Williams of Hickory and one sister, Gladys Sigmon of Newton.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Valdese, 500 Faet St., Valdese, NC 28690.
Sossoman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ELIZABETH CAMPBELL
MAIDEN – Elizabeth Markham Campbell, 75, of Golf Course Road, died Dec. 6, 2004. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 tonight at Burke Mortuary.
A native of Botetourt County, Va., she was formerly employed by Trendline Furniture.
Survivors include four daughters, Kathy Mitchell of Lincolnton, Rachel Blevins of Tennessee, Ann Landingham of Tennessee and Nancy Jones of Georgia; three brothers, Myles Markham of Virginia, Thomas Markham of South Carolina and Joel Markham of Arizona; two sisters, Georgia Hender of Virginia and Judith Muncey of Virginia; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

LEE ELLIOTT KEENER
Mr. Lee Elliott Keener age 83, of 3518 Asbury Church Road in Lincolnton, NC died Monday, December 6, 2004.
His funeral will be 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 8, 2004 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joseph A., McCombs officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton. The family received friends 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Warlick Funeral Home.
Mr. Keener was born on October 18, 1921 in Lincoln County. He was the son of the late Noah and Ora Deaton Keener, and was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years Edna Sisk Keener. Mr. Keener worked at Carlton Mills of Cherryville for twenty years and worked for Maiden Knit before retiring. Mr. Keener was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, and was a veteran of the army were he served his country during WWII.
Survivors include: one brother-in-law Olin Sisk of Cherryville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 3087 Asbury Church Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Warlick Funeral Home is serving the family.

RUBY SIGMON
Ruby Kathryn Lineberger Sigmon age 86, of Mays Chapel Road, Newton, NC passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at her residence. Born August 25, 1917 in Catawba County she was the daughter of the late William Alonzo Lineberger and the late Nannie Deal Lineberger. She was a member of Mays Chapel United Methodist Church and was a member of the Sweet Adelines for 25 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eual Hubert Sigmon, Sr., a son, Eual Hubert Sigmon, Jr., a grandson, Bartley Sigmon, three brothers, Edgar Lineberger, Clayton Lineberger, and Preston Lineberger, three sisters, Mozelle Sigmon, Della Hewitt and Myrtle Beard.
She was survived by 2 Daughters: Nancy and Joe Whitener of Maiden, NC. Judy and Clarence Teague of Newton, NC 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Friday, June 18, 2004 at 2:00 pm at Mays Chapel United Methodist Church in Maiden with the Rev. David Talbert and the Rev. Brian Fox officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, June 18, 2004 from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm at Mays Chapel United Methodist Church in Maiden. Memorials may be made to Cancer Research Center, Bowman Gray Medical Center,, NC Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC 27102. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Sigmon Family.
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MARY S. SIGMON
Mary Patricia Scott Sigmon, 60, wife of Kenneth David Sigmon Sr., died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Charles Pinkney Scott Sr. and the late Rosa Lee Dennis Scott. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church and was employed by DHEC as a home medical assistant.
Patricia was a devoted and loving wife to Ken. She was a loving, generous and kind sister, aunt and great-aunt. She was admired and loved by all who knew her. Patricia wanted her loving and devoted niece, Susan Gregory, to know how much she and her husband, Ken, appreciated everything that she did for them during her battle with cancer. Susan was always there willing to lend a helping hand and doing everything for them. She had a great appreciation for flowers and spent many happy hours working with her plants and flowers. She had so much love for animals and cared for many homeless ones. She loved her precious dogs, Peck, Muffin, Polly, Baby, and her talking bird, Sammy. They were her constant companions, always by her side. Patricia's courageous battle against cancer showed incredible courage, determined optimism and a positive attitude that will continue to be an inspiration to all who knew her. We'll miss you "Patsy." You will forever be in our hearts.
Survivors besides her husband include three sisters, Rose Ann Gagne and her husband, Joseph A. Gagne, of Irmo, Ruby Corbett of Sumter and Ruth Sessions of Georgia.; three brothers, Charles P. Scott Jr. and his wife, Paula, and Jimmie Scott and his wife, Jean, all of Sumter, and Richard K. Scott of Baltimore, Md.; and several nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Sara Ellen Barker, and four brothers, Carl Scott, John Scott, George Scott and Cecil Scott.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Rivers and the Rev. Andrew Basham officiating. Burial will be in the Sumter Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jamey Truesdale, Ronnie Gregory, Pete Brown, Frank Sims, Henry Byrd, Jeffrey Timmons, Mel Cook and David Byrd. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Philip Brandt and Dr. Billy Clowney.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of Susan and Ronnie Gregory, 1828 Millwood Road.
Memorials may be made to the S.P.C.A., 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 or New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC 29150.
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of arrangements.
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AMOS BANDY
Amos Alexander Bandy, 90, of Newton, died Saturday, July 17, 2004 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born November 11, 1913 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Pinkney and Rebecca Caldwell Bandy. He was a member of Mt Ruhama Baptist Church and had retired from Chase Brass & Copper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey Bandy and Leonard Bandy, sisters, Lola Queen, Cordie Wilkinson, Bertha Robinson, Colleen Barringer, and Lyda Hovis.
Survivors include:His Wife of 37 Years: Frances Horn Bandy of the home; Daughter: Betty Jo Shalaski Williamsburg, VA; Son & daughter-in-law: Thomas P. and Delores Bandy Millbrook, AL; Grandchildren: Tommy, Shawn, Connie, Joanne and Karen Shalaski, Alan and Robert Bandy 9 Great-Grandchildren: David Bandy, Alexander Durant, Tyler Shalaski, Jessica Shalaski, Daniel Bandy, Dalton Durant, David Shalaski, Gracelyn Shalaski, Andrew Shalaski; Sisters and Brothers-in-Law: Alma Sipe Newton, NC, Macel Drum and husband, Paul Newton, NC, Hazel Hubbard and husband, Charles Newton, NC Brother: Lloyd Bandy Newton, NC; Sisters-in-law: Anna Bandy Newton, NC, Sarah Bandy Newton, NC
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden, NC. The Revs. Larry Burns and Donald Ferrell will officiate and the burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Alan Bandy, Robert Bandy, Thomas Shalaski, Shawn Shalaski, Ron Durant and Mark Ewing. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church.The Family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton, NC.
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LYDA B. HOVIS
NEWTON - Lyda Beatrice Bandy Hovis, 91, of 4022 Little Mountain Road, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born Aug. 28, 1912, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Pinkney Bandy and the late Rebecca Novella Caldwell. She was a lifelong member of Mount Ruhama Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and Bible school.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Hovis; a son, Floyd “Frog” Hovis; a granddaughter, Lisa Hovis Wireman; two brothers, Leonard Bandy and Harvey Bandy; four sisters, Cordie Hewitt Wilkinson, Lola Drum Queen, Bertha Robinson and Colleen Barringer; a brother-in-law, John Sipe; and a sister-in-law, Agnes Bandy.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Patricia Jones Hovis of Newton; a granddaughter, Pam Hovis Wilkinson and husband, Curtis Lee, of Newton; a grandson-in-law, Mark Wireman; two great-grandsons, Matthew Wireman and Andrew Wireman; two brothers, Amos Bandy and wife, Frances, and Lloyd Bandy of Newton; three sisters, Alma Sipe, Macel Drum and husband, Paul, and Hazel Hubbard and husband, Charles, of Newton; two sisters-in-law, Anna Bandy and Sarah Bandy; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held on Friday at 3 p.m. at Mount Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden with Dr. Larry Burns and the Rev. Don Ferrell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Mount Ruhama Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1409, Lincolnton, N.C. 28092 or Mount Ruhama Baptist Church, Youth Fund, 3273 Mount Ruhama Church Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Hovis family.
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LILLIARD H. CALDWELL
NEWTON - Lilliard Mae Hovis Caldwell, 91, of 2770 Balls Creek Road, Newton, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2004, at Abernethy Retirement Home in Newton. Born March 20, 1912, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin Hovis and the late Sarah Turbyfill Hovis.
She was a lifetime member of Mount Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden and served many years in the cafeteria of Balls Creek School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a stepmother, Belle Clippard Hovis; five brothers, Lee, Foil “Shine,” Leonard, Flint and Charlie Hovis; two sisters, Mildred Hovis Saunders and Narva Hovis Devine; and a son-in-law, Clarence Hoyle.
Survivors include her husband, Littleton Ray Caldwell of the home; one son, Ray Von Caldwell and wife, Linda, of Newton; one daughter, Josephine “Jo” Hoyle of Maiden; five grandchildren, Cheryl Hoyle Sigmon and husband, Boyd, and Stephanie Caldwell Kale and husband, Mark, of Newton, Cynthia Hoyle Warlick and husband, Ray Jr., of Fallston, the Rev. Bruce Caldwell and wife, Ann, of Spindale, and Stacey Hoyle and wife, Susan, of Maiden; and nine great-grandchildren, Aaron Sigmon of Charlotte, Ashley Warlick and Dustin Warlick of Raleigh, Logan Kale and Taylor Kale of Newton, Jennifer Hoyle and Jessica Hoyle of Maiden, and Julie Caldwell and Olivia Caldwell of Spindale.
The funeral service will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at Mount Ruhama Baptist Church in Newton with the Revs. Dr. Larry Burns, Donald Ferrell and Bruce Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends, today, Sunday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mount Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1409, Lincolnton, N.C. 28093 or Mount Ruhama Baptist Church, 3273 Mount Ruhama Church Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Caldwell family.
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HARRY DELLINGER
Harry Gene Dellinger, 67, of 1781 Will Schronce Road, died May 19, 2004. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Pearl Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Saturday at Warlick Funeral Home.
Born in Lincoln County, he was a brick mason and was retired from Dellinger Masonry and the City of Lincolnton Fire Department, served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Conner Dellinger of the home; three sons, Darrell Dellinger of Crouse, Dennis Dellinger of Cherryville and Bryan Dellinger of Kernersville; four brothers, Fred Dellinger, Steve Dellinger and Roy Dellinger all of Lincolnton and Doug Dellinger of Dallas; five sisters, Colene Parker, Ethelene Leatherman, Sue Peeler and Blanche Poole all of Lincolnton and Kay Allen of Harrisburg and five grandchildren, Zachary Dellinger, Seth Dellinger, Ethan Dellinger, Rebekah Dellinger and Hannah Dellinger.
Memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Building Fund, PO Box 676, Lincolnton, NC 28093.
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BETTY WOOD
VALE — Betty Beal Wood, 75, of 1691 Cat Square Road, died May 28, 2004. Funeral services were held at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Daniel’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was retired from First Citizen Bank.
Survivors include a sister, Elma Schrum of Lincolnton and two nieces.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, PO Box 7, Vale, NC 28168.
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JOE BRADSHAW
Joe W. Bradshaw, age 70, of Diamond Street, Claremont passed away Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born July 1, 1934 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late George & Margaret Elliott Bradshaw.
Survivors Include: Wife: Jasperine Pierce Bradshaw of the home; 5 Sons: David Bradshaw of Hickory, William Bradshaw and wife Pat of Conover, Jerry Bradshaw of the home, Larry Bradshaw and wife Donna of Conover, Bobby Bradshaw of Catawba; Daughter: Libby Ikard of Newton; 10 Grandchildren, 2 Great-granchildren; 4 Brothers: Wade “Cotton” Bradshaw and wife Ann of Claremont, Butch Bradshaw and wife Carolyn of Conover, George Bradshaw and wife Sylvia of Conover, Bill Bradshaw and wife Carolyn of Conover; 4 Sisters: Colleen Fox and husband Claude of Taylorsville, Brenda Phiffer and husband Paul of Salisbury, Kay Lowman and husband Bill of Conover, Nettie Jean Houston and husband Tommy of Conover.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Burke Mortuary Chapel in Newton with Pastor Tim Shook officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service at Burke Mortuary in Newton.
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RALPH HOVIS
Major L. Ralph Hovis, 82, of 531 Battleground Road, died July 11, 2004. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 tonight at Warlick Funeral Home.
Born in Gaston County, he was a retired police officer with the Lincolnton Police Department and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mayzell T. Hovis of the home; two sons, Johnny Hovis of Titusville, Fla. and Randy Hovis of Iron Station; a daughter, Vickie Abernethy of Lincolnton; a brother, Melvin Hovis of Lincolnton; nine grandchildren, Kim Campbell, Anna Morgan, Mark Hovis, Courtney Hovis, Brad Hovis, Trent Hovis, Scott Abernethy, Cassandra Abernethy and Jamie Abernethy and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton, NC 28092
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GLENN CORRELL
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Glenn Lewis Correll, 85, of Magnolia Manor died April 4, 2004. He was a native of Gaston County, son of the late Roy and Bertha Sigmon Correll.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont
VISITATION: 6 to 8 tonight, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton Mr. Correll was a retired textile employee
SURVIVORS: Two sons, Jack Correll of Lake Wylie, S.C., and Richard Correll of Belmont; six grandchildren, Melissa Correll of Belmont, David Correll and wife, Trish, of Gastonia, Kathy Meadows and husband, Bud, of Lake Wylie, Jackie Correll, Michael Correll and Christy Correll, all of Lake Wylie; five great-grandchildren, Ricky and Jessica Watts, Heather and Allyson Meadows, and Amber Correll
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Wife, Rosie Beal Correll; a son, Glenn David Correll
OFFICIATING CLERGY: Mr. Louis Gunn and Rev. Mike Keogh
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RAY BEAL
MAIDEN — Ray Paul Beal, 73, of 3455 Clearview Lane died Feb. 21, 2004, at Lincoln Nursing Center, Lincolnton.
He was born Dec. 23, 1930, in Lincoln County, son of the late Marvin A. Beal and Bertha Edna Miller Beal.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m. Monday, Lawings Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
VISITATION: 6 to 8 tonight, E.F. Drum Funeral Home, Lincolnton
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JOHN D. McCASLIN Jr.
MAIDEN - Mr. John Dewey “J.D.” McCaslin Jr., 80, of 4525 Mockingbird Lane, Maiden, died Dec. 19, 2004, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Born March 31, 1924, in Catawba County, he was a son of the late John Dewey McCaslin Sr. and Elsie Icard McCaslin.
An active member in the community, he was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church in Maiden and was employed by General Electric in Hickory. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a former president of the Maiden Lions Club and he received The Jack Stickley Award. He was a member of American Legion Post 240, a member of the Catawba Cattlemen’s Association and also delivered Meals on Wheels.
One of his greatest joys in life was watching his grandchildren participate in sports at Maiden and East Lincoln schools.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie McCaslin, and a brother, Richard McCaslin.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Jones “Dot” McCaslin of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Gary Coulter of Newton, Barbara and David Farrow of Iron Station and Elaine and Tim Lawing of Maiden; six brothers and five sisters-in-law, O’Neil and Ruby McCaslin, Keith and Pete McCaslin and Wendell McCaslin of Maiden, Jack and Linda McCaslin of Durham, Blair and Barbara McCaslin of Chapin, S.C., and Joe and Velma McCaslin of Houston, Texas; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Christine Cowan and Carolyn and Sam Schronce of Maiden; grandchildren, David Newton and wife, Shannon, Marty Newton, Tatum Lawing Rhodes and husband, Nathan, Anthony Lawing, Jonathan Coulter, Matthew Coulter, Ryan Coulter and Molly Farrow; stepgrandchildren, Hannah Farrow, Ashley Moose and Adam Lawing; great-grandchildren, Nicklaus Newton, Andrew Newton and Ethan Rhodes; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Sarah Kalish at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Catawba Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 240.
The family will be at the church from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Maiden or the Maiden Lions Club.
Goodin-Drum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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2005

JAMES FRANKLIN RICHARD
DENVER - Mr. Richard, 75, died January 1, 2005, at Lincoln Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1929, in Lincoln County, NC to the late Clayton and Rena Hull Richard. James was a member of Beth Haven Baptist Church, a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and loved to collect coins, tocks, knives and baseball memorabilia. Family and friends were very important to him. He was also one of seventeen brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Dellinger and husband Mike of Lowesville, NC; brothers, Graham and Harold Richard both of Maiden, NC; sisters, Lib Covington of Denver, NC and Pauline Towery of Morganton, NC and Sue Houser of Lincolnton, NC; and grandchildren, Cameron Pope of Lowesville, NC and Kayla Pope of Hickory, NC.
Funeral service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at Beth Haven Baptist Church with Rev. David Mims officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 PM, Monday, January 3, 2005 at Raymer Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Beth Haven Baptist Church, Bus Ministry, 1783 Beth Haven Church Rd., Denver, NC 28037.
Raymer Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.

SANDRA R. BROWN
MAIDEN - Sandra Janet Ramseur Brown, 49, of Pittsboro, formerly of Maiden, died Jan. 3, 2005.
The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Maiden Chapel Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Born in Chicago, she was employed as a cook.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence J. Brown, Jr. of Charlotte; two sons, Clarence Brown III and DaKarai J. Brown, both of Pittsboro; three daughters, Tarina Ramseur and DaLila J. Ramseur, both of Charlotte, and Pamela C. Ramseur of Baltimore; two sisters, Nettie Taylor of Maiden and Pamila Maddox of Lincolnton; and nine grandchildren.
Goodin-Drum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

EULA W. TOWERY
CONOVER - Eula Elizabeth Wood Towery, 95, of Seventh Street, SW, Conover, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley in Newton.
Born April 12, 1909, in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Wiley and Ella Hill Wood.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Towery; a son, Edward Towery; three brothers; and four sisters.
She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Lockee and husband, the Rev. James Lockee, of Lenoir and Barbara Poovey and husband, Fred, of Maiden; a son, Joe Towery and wife, Ann, of Maiden; grandchildren, Charles Lockee, Jeanne Testerman, Jan Ross, Angie Cloninger, Rocky Towery, Sandy Towery, Beth Rudisill and Brad Poovey; a sister, Essie Proctor of Cherryville; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. today, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at Burke Mortuary Chapel in Newton, with the Revs. James Lockee and Ralph Lepley officiating.
Burial will follow in Eastview City Cemetery in Newton.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. today, Sunday, at Burke Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658.
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Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Towery family.

ANDREW B. CALDWELL
NEWTON - Andrew Bernard Caldwell, 87, of Abernethy Laurels, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Abernethy Laurels.
Born May 2, 1917, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Clinton and Minnie Abernathy Caldwell.
He was a member of Mount Ruhama Baptist Church and was president and owner of Caldwell Electric Co. for 53 years as a licensed electrical contractor. He was a charter member of the Balls Creek Lions Club and the Bandys Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Startown Lions Club and American Legion Post 16. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran, serving during World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Margaret Jeanette Caldwell; and two brothers, Page and Wiley Caldwell.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Jewel and Gene Deal of Greensboro and Vickie and Alan Hoyle of Denver, N.C.; two brothers, Eugene Caldwell of Sherrills Ford and Cecil Caldwell of Newton; three sisters, Evey Lena Isenhower and Virginia Estes of Maiden and Madge Ballard of Iron Station; grandchildren, Pamela Shuford, Todd and Chad Deal, and Nicholas and Candice Hatley; and five great-grandchildren.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Mount Ruhama Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Larry Burns will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton.
Memorials may be made to Mount Ruhama Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3273 Mount Ruhama Church Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
Condolences may be sent to the Caldwell family at www.willisreynoldsfuneralhome.com.
The Caldwell family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton.

KENT CURTIS
CONOVER - Kent Curtis, 80, of Conover, died Jan. 3, 2005, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Born July 2, 1924, in New York, N.Y., he was a son of the late Arthur Curtis and Veronica Burger Curtis.
He was the former owner of C&H Grand in Mooresville, Newton and Maiden and a U.S. Army veteran of the 13th Airborne Division. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margit Lautmann.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Hansford Curtis of the home; a daughter, Linda Curtis of Conover; a brother, Ernest Curtis of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two nephews, Dr. Steven Curtis of Tinton Falls, N.J., and Ronald Lautmann of Mountain View, Calif.; two nieces, Veronica Gold of Worchester, Mass., and Susan Bachman of Litchfield, Minn.; and a great-nephew, Glen Curtis of Toms River, N.J.
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Fred Thompson at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Goodin-Drum Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maiden Cemetery.
The family will be at Goodin-Drum Funeral Home from 6 to 7:30 tonight, Friday, Jan. 7, 2005.

FRANK H. CALDWELL
MAIDEN - Frank Harding Caldwell, 83, of Anderson Mountain Road, Maiden, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.
Born Jan. 5, 1921, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Dolphus Monroe and Fannie LouElla Drum Caldwell.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong member of Mount Anderson Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. He was co-owner of J&F Garage and worked for Buck’s Garage for over 30 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers and a great-grandson, Logan Patrick Caldwell.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Evelyn Waugh Caldwell of the home; two sons, Mickey Caldwell and wife, Ann, of Maiden and Bobby Caldwell and wife, Brenda, of Maiden; two daughters, Sue Benfield and husband, Roger, of Maiden and Faye Hicks and husband, Mack, of Maiden; two sisters, Belzie Willis and Pinkey Josey of Maiden; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Mount Anderson Baptist Church in Maiden, with the Revs. Charles Ingle, Raymond Hamrick, Don Ferrell and Rick Jackson officiating.
The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight, Thursday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Anderson Baptist Church.
Memorial may be made to Mount Anderson Baptist Church, Building Fund, 4836 N.C. 16 South, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
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Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Caldwell family.

VERLIE W. CALDWELL
MAIDEN - Verlie Mae Waters Caldwell, 85, of N.C. 16 South, Maiden, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.
Born Oct. 12, 1919, in Spartanburg, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Herbert Derius and Laura Hooker Waters. She was a member of Mount Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden. She was an aide at Abernethy Laurels in Newton and was retired from Newton Department Store.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Marion Caldwell; two sons, Larry and Harry Caldwell; two brothers, James Paran Waters and Herbert Derius “H.D.” Waters Jr.; and two sisters, Procia Swan and Vera Payne.
She is survived by a daughter, Gayle Jarrett and husband, Sterling, of Maiden; three grandsons, Michael A. Jarrett of Maiden and Kenneth L. Jarrett and Donald R. Jarrett of Newton; and four great-grandchildren, Kory, Taner, Casey and Tyler Jarrett of Newton.
The funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Mount Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden, with the Revs. Larry Burns and Fred Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Friday prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Mount Ruhama Baptist Church, 3273 Mount Ruhama Church Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650, or Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658.
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Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Caldwell family.

SUSAN F. ELLIOTT
MAIDEN - Susan Priscilla Foster Elliott, 81, of East Main Street, Maiden, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton.
Born Dec. 13, 1923, in Danville, Va., she was the daughter of the late Peter Critz and Susan Priscilla Turner Foster. She was a member of Living Word Pentecostal Holiness Church in Maiden and was married to the Rev. Garland Elliott for 62 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul David Foster and George H. Tatum; and a sister, Ruth Foster.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, the Rev. Garland Elliott of the home; three sons, Wesley and wife, Carol Elliott, of Lincolnton, and Ron and wife, Sheila Elliott, and the Rev. Mark Timothy and wife, Anita Elliott, of Maiden; a brother, David Foster of Pratts, Va.; a sister, Virginia Stowe of Danville, Va.; and five grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Living Word Pentecostal Holiness Church in Maiden, with the Revs. Tommy McGhee, Jack Goodson and Michael Ainsworth officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory.
The family will receive friends today, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Living Word Pentecostal Holiness Church in Maiden.
Memorials may be made to Living Word Pentecostal Holiness Church, 923 Island Ford Road, U.S. 321 South, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
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Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Elliott family.

PAULINE C. POOVEY
NEWTON - Pauline Elizabeth Carswell Poovey, 81, of N.C. 10 West, Newton, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at her residence.
Born June 12, 1923, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Bryson and Matilda Moore Carswell.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church - Startown, and retired as office manager from Clyde Fabrics and later from Claremont Furniture Supply. She was also active in the Catawba Angels.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Oliver J. Carswell, Herman E. Carswell and Willard F. Carswell.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Joe Herbert Poovey of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Gena E. Poovey and husband, Noah S. Lindemann of Gaffney, S.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary D. Poovey and wife, Dianne T. Poovey of Vale; two stepgrandsons, Bradley Cooke and wife, Jessica, of Huntersville and Matthew Cooke of Boone; a stepgreat-grandson, Hunter Cooke of Huntersville; a sister, Eva Poovey of Newton; and several nieces.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at St. Paul Lutheran Church - Startown. The Revs. Chris Christopher and Weldon Sheets will officiate. A private graveside service will be in St. Paul Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton.
Memorials may be made to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658, or the American Heart Association, 222 S. Church St., Suite 303, Charlotte, N.C. 28202.
Condolences may be sent to the Poovey family at www.willisreynoldsfuneralhome.com.
The Poovey family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory in Newton.

ETHEL S. HELMS
MAIDEN - Ethel Leullea Schronce Helms, 80, of Startown Road, Maiden, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.
Born Nov. 4, 1924, in Lincoln County, she was a daughter of the late Kelly Ottis and Sally Estelle Smith Schronce.
She was a member of Lawings Chapel Baptist Church in Maiden.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Hubert Helms.
She is survived by two sons, Bobby R. Helms of Maiden and William Dean Helms of Vale; four daughters, Dorothy Mae Helms of Hickory, Mary Alice Clark of Vale, Bessie Helms Willis of Casar and Sarah Helms Tester of Maiden; three brothers, George Benfield of Dallas, N.C., and Ottis Schronce and Randy Schronce of Maiden; two sisters, Judy Cook of Vale and Lucille Beal of Maiden; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Lawings Chapel Baptist Church in Maiden, with the Revs. Dr. Foyd Bennett and R.M. Coulter officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight, Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lawings Chapel Baptist Church in Maiden.
Memorials may be made to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658.
Visit www.burkemortuary.com to share your condolences online. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Helms family.

CLYDE H. SETZER Jr.
GRANITE FALLS - Clyde Henry “Hank” Setzer Jr., 78, of Maiden Highway, Lincolnton, formerly a longtime resident of Granite Falls, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at Frye Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 12, 1926, in Catawba County to the late Clyde Henry Setzer Sr. and Grace Walker Setzer.
Mr. Setzer was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired employee of Gaines Motor Lines. He was a member of Poovey’s Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Adamson Setzer.
He is survived by two sons, Gregory Scott Setzer of Atlanta, Ga., and Tracy Setzer of Drexel; a daughter, Kim Angermeier of Poseyville, Ind.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and five sisters, Margaret Starnes of Granite Falls, Frances Starnes of Lincolnton, Virginia Williams of Taylorsville, Betty Hayes of Gastonia and JoAnne Clark of Concord.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Poovey’s Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Hamby officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, from 10 a.m. to noon at Mackie-High Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood St., NW, Lenoir, N.C. 28645, or Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658.
Mackie-High Funeral Home is serving the Setzer family.

BURGIN SURRETT
NEWTON - Burgin Surrett has gone to be with his Lord two days after his 82nd birthday. Mr. Surrett, formerly of Maiden and Sandy Mush, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at Lutheran Home, West in Hickory.
Born Jan. 11, 1923, in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Dock and Allie Stines Surrett.
He was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Sandy Mush, located close to Asheville. He was a blacksmith at Sandy Mush and a retired head custodian at Haw Creek Elementary School.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gertha Moore Surrett; two brothers; and four sisters.
He is survived by three daughters, Gail and husband, Roger House, of Asheville, Brenda and husband, Weldon King, of Maiden and Dianne and husband, Tommy Caldwell, of Newton; two brothers, Garner Surrett and Earl Surrett of Sandy Mush; two sisters, Edith Moore of Leicester and Virgie Boyd of Sandy Mush; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Sandy Mush, with the Rev. Gene Turner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 tonight at Burke Mortuary in Maiden.
The family would like to thank Hospice and the Lutheran Home for the care and concern for their loved one. Visit www.burkemortuary.com to share condolences online.
Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Surrett family.

ANNIE J. MICHAEL
GREENSBORO - Annie Sue Jarrett Michael, 86, of Broadacres, Greensboro, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
Born March 25, 1918, in Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Napolean Jarrett and Willie Maybelle Sigmon Jarrett.
She was a member of Friendly Avenue Baptist Church in Greensboro.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lester Michael; an infant daughter; seven brothers; and a sister.
She is survived by six nephews, Wade G. Lail and John W. Lail of Newton, Joe D. Lail of Maiden, Jake Lail of Connelly Springs, Sammy Jarrett of Charlotte and James Jarrett of North Wilkesboro; and a niece, Dorothy Lail Smith of Newton.
The funeral will be held Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Burke Mortuary Chapel in Newton. Burial will follow in Eastview City Cemetery in Newton.
The family will receive friends Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Burke Mortuary, prior to the service.
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Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Michael family.

RONALD P. GRIFFIN
LINCOLNTON - Ronald Patrick Griffin, 34, of Maiden, died Jan. 13, 2005.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, 2005 at St. Peter By the Lake Episcopal Church.
The family will remain at the church after the service.
Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ethel Lutz
Ethel Mae Roberts Lutz, 79, of 1611 Lutz Dairy Road died Jan. 13, 2005. Funeral services are at 4 p.m. today at Daniels Lutheran Church where she was a member. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Born in Cleveland County, she was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, George H. Lutz of the home; two sons, Wayne Lutz and David Lutz, both of Lincolnton; one daughter, Evelyn McNeely of Hickory; five sisters, Evie Lawing of China Grove, Pauline Sneed of China Grove, Iva Lee Sigmon of Hudson, Midgie Dial of China Grove and Sue Coble of Hickory; two brothers, James Roberts of Newton and Bill Roberts of Maiden; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton, N.C. 28092.
E.F. Drum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BETTY H. WATSON
MAIDEN - Betty Sue Houser Watson, 60, of Pond Road, Maiden, left this world Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, to be with her Lord.
Born Dec. 3, 1944, in Lenoir City, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Gaston and Stella Armstrong Houser.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ron Houser.
She is survived by one son, Jack W. Watson Jr. and wife, Crystal, of Lincolnton; two grandchildren, Jessica and Wesley Watson of Lincolnton; two sisters, Vickie Bumgarner of Newton and Patricia Yancey and husband, Jimmy, of Maiden; and two half sisters, Carrie Lee Foster and Eula Kate Wilson of Hickory.
The funeral service will be held today, Monday, at 4 p.m. at the Burke Mortuary Chapel in Maiden with the Rev. Bennie Manning officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton.
The family will receive friends today, Monday, from 3 to 3:45 p.m., prior to the service at Burke Mortuary in Maiden.
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Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Watson family.

DOROTHY M. FULLWOOD
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Dorothy Moose Fullwood, 77, wife of Charles Mack Fullwood Jr. of Highway 544, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Conway Nursing Center following an illness.
Mrs. Fullwood was born in Maiden, N.C., a daughter of the late Colon H. and Sally Hedrick Moose. She attended Ocean Lakes Church.
She was predeceased by seven brothers and one sister.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Danny Fullwood and his wife, Jane, of Atlanta, Ga., and Wayne Fullwood and his wife, Allison, of Glouster, Va.; three daughters, Janice Davis, Cindy Jordan and her husband, Glenn, and Karen Hough and her husband, Mike, of Myrtle Beach; one brother, Joe Moose of Maiden, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Goldfinch Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with a memorial service being held at 6:45 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Kirk Lawton officiating.
Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, Coastal Carolina Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459 or American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 101, Rockville, Md. 20852.
An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.

CHARLES E. MOORE Jr.
MOORESVILLE - Charles Edward “Charlie” Moore Jr., 61, died at home on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005.
He was born on April 9, 1943, in Maiden to the late Charles Moore Sr. and Ola M. Moore.
Mr. Moore served in the Army from 1963 to 1966. Part of his enlistment was spent in Germany in military intelligence. After returning, he started his professional career with NCNB. He joined Nationwide Insurance in 1972. After two years as sales manager, he became an agent serving the Mooresville community.
During his 28-year career, he earned all of Nationwide’s top accolades. Those include Rookie of the Year, top life insurance agent for the Southeast, Champion’s Conference and President’s Conference. His largest trophy best describes the philosophy he lived by as an agent, “No man will ever perform a better human service than to secure the family of his fellow man.”
That same philosophy was extended to his desire to support his community. He was recognized as Lion of the Year from the Mooresville Lions Club in 1982. He served as president in 1986-87 and as Tail Twister for several years. He was a volunteer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for 10 years. He supported local law enforcement by purchasing portable Breathalyzer units and educational equipment used in the schools to discourage teen drinking and driving. Nationwide recognized him for his community involvement by presenting him with the District Service Award in 1991. He was a founding member of the Mooresville-South Iredell Crimestoppers. He later served as president and helped initiate the Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet, which continues to be a large annual event. The town of Mooresville honored him with a proclamation on Sept. 30, 2004, to “express their appreciation for his outstanding service to the Crimestoppers Organization and to this community.”
During his leisure time, he enjoyed traveling, scuba diving, water skiing, racquetball, photography, chess, sports cars, billiards and entertaining at his lake home. His appreciation of nature was reflected in his love for photography.
His passion, though, was his love for his family. He is survived by his mother, Ola M. Moore; a son, Charles E. Moore III; fiancée, Debbie Tillis; a daughter-in-law, Gina; two granddaughters, Kensley and Amy; two sisters, Jean Withers of Denver, N.C., who also lost her husband, Mickey, on the same day, and Dotty Clowdus of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother-in-law, Jack Clowdus; and nephews, Jadey Clowdus and wife, Colene, and Mark Clowdus and wife, Sharon.
Also surviving is his beloved Dalmatian, Duke.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Cavin’s Funeral Home in Mooresville.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Charlie will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Broad Street United Methodist Church in Mooresville, with the Revs. Bill Draughn and Mike A. Macdonald officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, N.C. 28210, or Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250.
The family would like to thank all those who assisted in making his final days more comfortable and affirming the fact that his life was filled with good friends, good times and love.

DAVID BOST
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - David “Wayne” Bost, 27, of Rock Springs, formerly of Maiden, N.C., died Jan. 3, 2005.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the National Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Summersett Funeral Home in Salisbury, N.C.
Obituary information courtesy of Burke Mortuary in Maiden.

James Dew
James Bryan Dew, 43, of 371 Sherrill Farm Rd., died Jan. 7, 2005. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. today at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
A native of Catawba County, he was employed as a salesman for manufactured housing.
Survivors include wife Donna Hovis Dew; mother Millie Sigmon Dew of Maiden and two sisters, Amy Dew Hester and Karin Dew Dye of Maiden.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

PAUL S. WILLIAMS
MAIDEN - Paul Sidney Williams, 81, of East Boyd Street, Maiden, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at his residence. Born Feb. 8, 1923, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Marion Pinkney and Susie Campbell Williams.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and member of the American Legion of Maiden. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Maiden.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda H. Williams; brothers, Dwight and Streta Williams; and sisters, Mary W. Cooke and Eunice W. Beard.
He is survived by a son, the Rev. Terry Williams and wife, Sandra, of Gastonia; a daughter, Sharon Williams of the home; a brother, Dennis Williams of Maiden; six sisters, Edna Sigmon of Maiden, Ethel Caldwell of Newton, Leoda Hicks of Denver, Rachel Beal and Christine Grigg of Lincolnton and Sylvia Avery of Mount Holly; two grandchildren, Joel Williams and Joy Smith and husband, Jason, of Gastonia; and godchildren, Klaire and Chris Cody of Newton.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Maiden with Dr. Jeff Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Maiden City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the church, prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 50 E. Main St. Maiden, N.C. 28650, or Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658.
Share online condolences at www.burkemortuary.com. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Williams family.

SHEILA D. BUMGARNER
MAIDEN - Sheila Diane Bumgarner, 54, of South Eighth Avenue, Maiden, died Feb. 4, 2005, at her residence.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Goodin-Drum Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.

ROBERT AUTON Sr.
MAIDEN - Robert “Glenn” Auton Sr., 83, of South Eighth Avenue, Maiden, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Born Feb. 28, 1921, in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Robert Monroe and Ollie Long Auton.
He was a member of East Maiden Baptist Church, a World War II Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 1981 in Raleigh and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 14000.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Auton, Coy Auton, Dewey Auton and Lander Auton; and two sisters, Vivian Beard and Artie Auton.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie Killian Auton of the home; a son, Dr. Robert Glenn Auton Jr. and wife, Sarah, of Williamston; a sister, Ollie Mae Teague of Conover; a grandson, Patrick M. Auton of Williamston; and two granddaughters, Anna Kathryn “Katie” Auton and Mary Elizabeth Auton of Williamston.
The funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at 3 p.m. at East Maiden Baptist Church in Maiden, with the Rev. Nathaniel Auston officiating. Burial will follow in Maiden City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. at East Maiden Baptist Church prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to East Maiden Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 386, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
Visit www.burkemortuary.com to share your condolences online. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Auton family.

YATES M. HARBINSON Sr.
MAIDEN - Mr. Yates Mullen Harbinson Sr., 96, of Brian Center of Hickory, formerly of Maiden, died Feb. 9, 2005, at Brian Center of Hickory. Born Jan. 26, 1909, in Catawba County, he was a son of the late Henry Logan Harbinson and Josephine Mullen Harbinson.
A member of St. Martins Lutheran Church in Maiden, he retired from Carolina Mills.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Zelda Harbinson; a son, Bobby Dean Harbinson; and a granddaughter, Sheila Harbinson Bumgarner.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Curtiss Harbinson of Bethlehem; a son and daughter-in-law, Yates M. Harbinson Jr. and wife, Bertha, of Maiden; a brother, William Harbinson of Hickory; a sister, Roena Hewitt of Newton; a grandchild; three great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted by Pastor John Lingle at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, at St. Martins Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will remain at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to St. Martins Lutheran Church, Maiden.
Goodin-Drum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MOZELLE S. PEELER
NEWTON - Mozelle Sigmon Peeler, 80, went to her heavenly reward on Friday morning, Feb. 25, 2005.
She was born in Catawba County on April 12, 1924, daughter of MacDewey and Bertie Lee Bradshaw Sigmon of Conover. She attended Newton-Conover High School and took a business course at Lenoir-Rhyne College, where she met her husband-to-be, Forrest E. Peeler.
Mozelle was much beloved by and completely devoted to her family. She was actively involved in her church as well as community activities. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 15-month-old daughter, Lisabeth Catherine Peeler.
She is survived by her husband, Forrest E. Peeler of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and John de Perczel; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Robbin Peeler; a granddaughter, Leslie de Perczel; three grandsons, John Forrest de Perczel, Joshua Peeler and Stephen Peeler; and a brother and sister-in-law, M.D. and Katy Sigmon of Greensboro.
A private graveside service will be held today, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005, at Catawba Memorial Park.
The funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Maiden on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to Palliative CareCenter and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, N.C. 28658, and First United Methodist Church, Parsonage Fund, 303 N. Main Ave., Maiden, N.C. 28650.

KATHLEEN C. HENRY
MAIDEN - Kathleen Cornwell Henry, 72, formerly of Maiden, died March 2, 2005, in Glen Allen, Va.
Born Nov. 24, 1932, in Catawba County, she was a daughter of the late George R. Cornwell and Della Rogers Cornwell.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, John Paul Cornwell and Franklin D. Cornwell; and a sister, Mary Alice Cornwell.
Survivors include three sons, Randy Bruner of Hickory, Chris McDaniel of Roanoke, Va., and Kenny Thacker of Glen Allen, Va.; three daughters, Sheila Bivens of Stony Creek, Va., and Robin Mingee and Kathy Thacker of Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Bobbie Spake and Jo Ann Benfield of Maiden; and a number of grandchildren.
There will be no services held. The body will be donated to medical science.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1410, Lincolnton, N.C. 28093.
Goodin-Drum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BETTY H. MOOSE
MAIDEN - Betty Huffman Moose, 70, of 319 Island Ford Road, Maiden, died March 1, 2005, at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born May 28, 1934, in Catawba County, she was a daughter of Willow Mae Bumgarner Huffman of Maiden and the late Yates “Betsy” Huffman.
She was a member of East Maiden Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Peggy Huffman Bumgarner.
Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Joe Moose of the home; a daughter, Sharon Johnson and her husband, Larry, of Maiden; three sisters, Gwyn Plonk of Dallas, Gail Fish of Maiden and Mikey Cauthen of Walkertown; a grandson, Rodney Kale; a granddaughter, Goldie Kale Nicholson; and two great-grandsons, Sean-Michael Nicholson and Kaleb Nicholson.
Special thanks to the staff and patients of the Dialysis Center on Tate Boulevard and the staff of the CCU of Frye Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Nathaniel Ausin at 4 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2005, at East Maiden Baptist Church.
The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will be in Maiden City Cemetery in Maiden.
The family will be at Goodin-Drum Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8 tonight, Thursday, March 3, 2005.
Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 704, Charlotte, N.C. 28201.

FRANK PROPST
MAIDEN - James “Frank” Franklin Propst, 81, of North Main Avenue, Maiden, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Lincoln Medical Center in Lincolnton.
Born Jan. 25, 1924, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late James Andrew and Elvie Mullinax Propst.
He was a member of Gloryland Baptist Church in Lincolnton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Nelson Propst, Bill Propst and Donald Propst.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Clemmer Propst of the home; a good friend, Alice Lutz of Maiden; three brothers, John Propst and Melvin Propst of Greensboro and Loyd Propst of Maiden; and two sisters, Lucille Shook of Maiden and Aliene Boston of Conover.
The funeral service will be held Friday, March 4, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Gloryland Baptist Church in Lincolnton, with the Revs. Macon Ballard and Bud Painter officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 4, 2005, from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at Gloryland Baptist Church in Lincolnton prior to the service.
Visit www.burkemortuary.com to share your condolences online. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Propst family.

MATTHEW B. SMITH
MAIDEN - Matthew Blaine Smith, 23, of Walker Road, died March 1, 2005, at Carolinas Medical Center.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Lawing’s Chapel Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the church two hours prior to the service.
Warlick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM H. LANEY
MAIDEN - William Haston Laney, 82, formerly of Maiden, passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at Abernethy Laurels Retirement Home in Newton. Born Jan. 22, 1923, in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Hoyle and Lucy Lawing Laney.
He was an honored U.S. Army veteran of World War II, receiving the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal. He also received the Bronze Medal from France. He was a member of Center View Baptist Church in Maiden.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Schronce Laney; four sisters, Edna, Gracie, Bonnie and Bernice; three brothers, Marion “Cap,” Osborne and Cecil; and an infant sibling.
He is survived by a son, Don Laney and wife, Rita, of Maiden; two daughters, Sharon Causby and husband, Joe, of Conover and Renee Staffel and husband, Jim, of Florida; a brother, Floy Recil “Dab” Laney of Maiden; two sisters, Bunnie Lowman of Maiden and Berl Barker of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Irma Laney, Don Laney Jr., Donavan Causby and Jimmy Edmonson; and great-grandchildren, Luke Laney, Toni Laney, Jayme Causby, Jenna Causby, Tayber Causby, Mason Edmonson and Sawyer Edmonson.
The funeral service will be held today, Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at 3 p.m. at Center View Baptist Church in Maiden, with the Rev. Larry McCracken officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with military rites conducted by members of American Legion Post 16.
The family will receive friends today, Monday, from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Center View Baptist Church, 3993 East Maiden Road, Maiden, N.C. 28650.
Share online condolences at www.burkemortuary.com. Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Laney family.

CHARLES D. BRUMLEY
MAIDEN - Charles David Brumley, 50, of Wheatfield, Ind., formerly of Maiden, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005.
Born Aug. 8, 1954, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the Rev. Charles Britt and Peggy Kellough Brumley of Sherrills Ford.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Gayle Whitler Brumley of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Melisa and Clyde Remmers of Wheatfield, Ind.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Marc and Danelle Brumley of Rochester, Ind., and Britt Brumley of the home; grandchildren, Jimmy Remmers, Andrew Remmers, Katelyn Brumley, Gabriel Brumley, Trinity Brumley and Marc Brumley Jr.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Angela and J.C. Crocker of Gaffney, S.C., and Debbie Scott of Hickory; and brothers, Anthony and Jamie Brumley of Catawba and Ashley and Karen Brumley of Lincolnton.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 7 p.m. tonight, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Conover. The Revs. Charles Brumley and Joseph McCann will officiate.
Burial will be in Wheatfield City Cemetery, Wheatfield, Ind.
The family will receive friends from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. today, Sunday, at Drum Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Apostolic Tabernacle Church, 327 W. Fifteenth St., Newton, N.C. 28658.
Condolences may be sent to the Brumley family at www.drumfuneralhome.com.
The Brumley family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home and Cremations in Conover.

LAWRENCE CHURCH
MAIDEN — Lawrence Coleman Church, 76, of 2923 Water Plant Road, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at E.F. Drum Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Hollybrook Cemetery.
Born in Wilkes County, he was a machinist in furniture.
Survivors include two sons, Paul Quickel of Lenoir and Steve Quickel of Maiden; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. E.F. Drum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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