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CHARLOTTE OBSERVER www.charlotte.com OBITUARY NOTICES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2002 78 Mecklenburg Kathryn Wicker Largen, 84, of Charlotte, died October 15, 2002 at Presbyterian Hospital following a long hospital stay. She was born on October 11, 1918 in Warrenton, GA, the daughter of the late Roy Cason Wicker and Cornelia Williamson Wicker. Mrs. Largen was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and was a faithful long time member of Myers Park United Methodist Church. She was also an avid bridge player.

her in death were her husbeneding Edward Hightower Largen and her son, Edward Wicker Largen. Her survivors include her son, Jim Largen and wife, Mary Ann, of Charlotte, and their children, Ed and Jimmy, of Charlotte; a daughter, Lee Largen Gale and her husband, Russell, of Franklin, NC, and their children Meredith Gale-Johnson, and Rusdales sell, daughter-in-law Elaine Largen and her children, Salem Suber and Katie Largen Miller; three great grandchildren; a sister, Sarah Wicker Ware of Orange Park, FL; and a brother, Dr. Roy Cason Wicker, Jr. of Quitman, GA. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, October 19, 2002 at Myers Park United Methodist Church.

Services by the graveside will be held 10 AM that morning at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7 until 8:30 PM Friday evening at Harry and Bryant Company, 'Chapel in the 500 Providence Road, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ed and Kay Largen Memorial Fund at Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1020 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28207, or to the Edward W. Largen Scholarship Fund at Providence Day School, 5800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270, or to the charity of one's choice. Harry Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs.

Largen. 20 Mrs. Neva Eaker Smith, 94, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at the Brian Center. Arrangements are incomplete and in the care of the Wilson Chapel of Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service. Mr.

Benjamin Augustus Walters, 85, of Matthews, NC, died October 14, 2002 at the Presbyte- rian Hospital in Charlotte. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Matthews with the Reverend John Butler and the Reverend David Bai- les officiating. Burial will follow in Matthews Historic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Mr.

Walters was born June 7, 1917 in Waxhaw, NC, son of the late James Spurgeon Walters and Loula Godfrey Walters. After graduating from Matthews High School, he was employed by the Life Insurance Company of Virginia for a number of years before serving three years in the U.S. Navy during World War Il. He returned to the insurance company after his tour of duty was over for a period of time before being employed by Heritage Federal Savings and Loan Association as Matthews Branch Manager. Later he was promoted to assistant Vice President Loan Officer in their Monroe office before retiring in 1980.

During his life, he was very active in the community of Matthews, serving six years on the Board of Commissioners prior to being Mayor from 1963-1969. A life long member, since 1927, of First Baptist Church of Matthews, he was faithful and active serving as Chairman of the Deacon Board, served on the Pulpit Committee, Director of Adult Sunday School, teacher for the William Bryant Carr Sunday School Class and a member of the Happy Times Club as long as his health permitted. Mr. is survived by his sister, Helen Walters Mills of Charlotte; sister-in-law, Juanita H. Jordan of Matthews; and the following nieces and nephews: Donna Reeves and Susan Wilson, both of Charlotte, Margaret Rice of Weddington, Carol Troy of Charlotte, Jean Stewart of Mt.

Pleasant, SC, Franklin Beaty of Apopka, FL, David Beaty and Ray Beaty, both of Chester, SC, Jim Walters of Gainesville, GA, Charles Walters of Grier, SC, Buck Walters Kiawah Island, SC and Dick Jordan of Matthews. Mr. Walters was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mrs. Estelle 'Butch' Walters; brother, Daniel P. Walters; sister, Eva Dell Walters Beaty; and nephew, Joe I.

Walters. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Edward Bradford and Dr. Thomas Phillips and their nurses along with Ben's many friends, for their and support his lengthy illness. We would also like to thank his caregiver, Siham Adams, for her loyalty and caring which allowed him to spend the last days at home.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Matthews, 185 South Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Mint Hill Chapel. 4 Mary Jane Watts 68, of Charlotte, died October 10, 2002. Arrangements are incomplete and are entrusted to National Cremation Service of Charlotte. Betty Ann Newell Shaw, 66, of Charlotte, died October 14, 2002 at Presbyterian Hospital.

There will be a funeral service 12:30 PM Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at McEwen Funeral Service, Charlotte Chapel with the Reverend Gene Cole officiating. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Mrs. Shaw was born July 10, 1936 in Charlotte, NC, daughter of the late Robert and Gussie Huddieston Newell. She was a coowner of Max Shaw Grading, Inc.

for 50 years. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Max Shaw of Charlotte; three children, Alan Shaw and his wife, Pamela, of Charlotte, Cathy Peacock and Doug Canupp of Charlotte, and Cindy Church and her husband, Bill, of Concord; grandchildren, Alisha and Haley; brother, Frank Newell of Charlotte; special Helen Newell of Long Island, and special law. nephew and niece, Kenny Newell and Sharon Kjellgren, both of Long Island, Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Charlotte Chapel.

40 John W. 'Bill' Warren, 71, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord October 13, 2002. There will be a funeral service to celebrate his life at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at McEwen Funeral Service, Charlotte Chapel with the Reverend Ron Riley officiating. Forest Lawn West. Burial will follow at Bill Warren, Sr.

was born August 24, 1931 in Charlotte, NC, son of the late Lloyd Hastings and Annie Mae Cooper Warren. member of Spencer "Memorial United Methodist Church. Bill retired in 1992 after 35 distinguished years of service with the Rohm and Haas Chemical Co. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting with his family and friends. Bill is survived by his former wife and friend, Margaret Patrick War ren of Charlotte; children, John Warren, Jr.

and his wife, Patricia, of Charlotte, and Raymond Warren and his wife, Lois, of Charlotte; grandchildren, Candy, Leslie, Brittany, Megan and Sarah Warren; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Jeannie Alice Smith of Greensboro, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spencer Memorial United Methodist Church, 1025 E. 36th Street, Charlotte, NC 28205. Arrangements, by Service, McEwen Char- Fu- lotte Chapel. An Mr.

Robert Walker Wilson, 78, of Charlotte, tober 13, 2002. vice to celebrate his life will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, October 17, 2002 at Heritage Funeral Home, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, officiated by the Reverend NC Strickland. died Sunday, OcA memorial ser- Interment will be held in Kansas City, Missouri at a later date. Mr. Wilson was born on July 28, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Ray Walker and Laura Bradley Wilson.

Before retirement, Robert worked as a Corporate Risk Management specialist in the insurance industry. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all. Survivors include sons, Bradley Wilson, of Charlotte, James Wilson, of Chester, SC, Robert Wilson, of Charlotte; daughter, Helen Wilson, of Prairie Village, Kansas; sister, Virginia Wren, of Jacksonville, Florida and 4 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements for the family of Mr. Wilson are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Indian An Mrs.

Elizabeth 'Betty' Gubbins Wittman, of Charlotte died October 13, 2002 at home. She has gone to be with her savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She was born on June 3, 1930 in Utica, New York, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James W.

Gubbins. She has called Charlotte home for the last 35 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Friday October 18, 2002 from the sanctuary of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Park Road at Old Reid Road with Father Richard Hanson, celebrant. There will be a reception after the service with burial to follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

Mrs. Wittman is survived by her husband of 51 years, James man; two beloved sons, Brian Wittman and his wife Andrea of Michigan, and Kevin Wittman and his wife Tracy of Charlotte; two grandsons, Jason and Matthew Wittman of Charlotte; one granddaughter, Samantha Wittman of Tryon, NC; one sister Eileen Merritt and her husband George of Charlotte. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive Mrs. Wittman. A rosary service will be held from PM Thursday evening with a visitation to follow from 8-9 PM, at Heritage Funeral Home, 4431 Old Monroe Road.

Memorials may be sent to Holy Angels of Belmont, 418 N. Main Belmont, NC 28012 or St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828. Old Reid Charlotte, NC 28210 or Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. 7Th Charlotte, NC 28204. Arrangements for the Wittman family are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home.

An North Carolina ANSONVILLE Mr. Horace Alexander McLendon, 37, died October 13, 2002. Funeral 3pm Friday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Wadesboro, NC; burial, Westview Memorial Park. ASHEBORO Mr. Bernice 'Bernie' R.

Ashworth, 78, died October 15, 2002. Funeral is 2 PM Thursday at Crestview Wesleyan Church. Visitation is 7-9 PM tonight and other times at the home Ridge Funeral Home in charge. NEWLAND Patria 'Pat' Banner, 80, died October 15, 2002 Funeral 8pm with visitation beginning at 6pm, Wednesday, Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home; burial, 11am Thursday, Burleson Cemetery. BELMONT Mr.

Theodore 'Ted' Drury Stowe, 88, of Belmont, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at his home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Stowe was born on December 20, 1913 in Gastonia, the eldest son of the late Hardaway and Susan Stowe, and brother of the William Stowe. I late Margaret and He was educated in the Gaston County public schools and Kings Business College, Charlotte. During World War II he served in the 620th Quarter Master Depot Company serving the 20th Air Force, where he achieved the rank of First Lieutenant.

At the time of his retirement in 1983, Mr. Stowe was director of Quality Control for R. L. Stowe Mills where he had been employed for 40 years. Before the decline of his health, Mr.

Stowe was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Belmont where he served eight terms as a deacon and in 1991 was made Deacon Emeritus. Stowe had also served as treasurer of both Sunday School and the church. He was particularly interested in the music of the church. He served on committees involved in rebuilding the chancel organ, and choosing an instrument the chapel, selecting handbells and William James Pharr Carillon. For many years he was in charge of running the sound system.

Mr. Stowe is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nell Morgan Stowe of Belmont; a son, Theodore Drury Stowe, Jr. and his wife, Karen; grandchildren, Nathan and Virginia Stowe, all of Newport News, VA; sister, Betty Sloan Stowe of Gastonia; brother, Hardaway Pegram Stowe, Jr. of Mt. Olive, NC; two nieces; and a nephew.

A celebration of life service will be held 11 AM Thursday, October 17, 2002 at First Presbyterian Church, Belmont, with Dr. Richard Boyce and Reverend Wilson Rhoton officiating. Interment will follow the service in Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont. The family will receive friends tonight from 7:30 to 9:00 PM in the church parlor. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, Belmont Chapter, PO Box 1, Belmont, NC 28012 or First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1, Belmont, NC 28012.

McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the family of Mr. Stowe. An BOONE Mr. James Andrew 'Jim' Brakefield, age 83, of Louisville, KY, a former resident of Boone, died Monday, October 14, 2002 at Baptist Home East in Louisville. He was born October 23, 1918 in Quinton, AL, to the late Jack and Annie Sanes Brakefield.

He graduated from Centre College in Kentucky in 1941 with a B.A. degree in Math and received a Master's degree in Physical Education from the College of William and Mary in 1950, where he served as a graduate assistant. Mr. Brakefield retired from the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant, having served in World War I1 as a torpedo pilot, successfully completing 49 combat missions.

He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and two Air Medals. He was an assistant coach years at Emory and Henry College and Wofford College before becoming head coach at Wofford in 1967, where his 1969 and 1970 teams compiled a 20-game winning streak. Coach Brakefield came to Appalachian State University in 1971 and was head coach until 1979, leading Appalachian into a Southern Conference schedule. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Emory and Henry College, Wofford College and Appalachian State University. He was a member of Boone United Methodist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Ammon and her husband, Barry; one granddaughter, Lisa Smith and her husband, Larry; one great grandson, Kyle Andrew Smith, all of Louisville, KY; one sister, Mrs. Dot Jody of Ervin, TN; two brothers, Walter Brakefield of Atlanta, GA and A. J. Brakefield of Tarpon Springs, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Wallace Brakefield.

Funeral services will be co. ducted Thursday morning at 11.0€ AM at Boone United Methodist Church, with Dr. F. Ronald Smith and Reverend Marianne Romana officiating. Entombment will follow in Mount Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum in Boone.

The family will receive friends this evening from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at Hampton Funeral Service, in Boone. In lieu of flowers, nemorial contributions may be made to the James A. and Eloise W. Brakefield Athletic Scholarship Fund, Appalachian State University Foundation, 315 Founders Hall, Boone, NC 28608. Arrangements by Hampton Funeral Service.

4 BLACK MOUNTAIN Jesse Louis Riley, 87, a senior statesman among North Carolina environmentalists, died September 20, 2002 In Black Mountain, NC. Memorial services for Mr. Riley will be held 5:00 PM Sunday, 0c- tober 20, 2002 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte. Memorial donations in Riley's name sent to the Unitarian Universalist church of Charlotte, tea 234 N. Sharon Amity Charlotte, NC 28211.

Asheville Mortuary Services in charge of arrangements. An BOONE Mrs. Lillian Clifton Jelley, 91, died August 27, 2002 at Blowing Rock Hospital. Memorial service is 2. PM Thursday at Boone United Methodist Church.

Hampton Funeral Service is in charge. CAROLEEN Mrs. Ella Mae Allred Holtsclaw, 90, died October 15, 2002. Funeral is 2:30 PM Thursday at Harrelson Funeral Home. Interment in Caroleen-Henrietta Cemetery.

Visitation 7-9 PM tonight at the funeral home. CHERRYVILLE William Amo, 51, died October 14, 2002. Services will be held Friday in New York. Visitation 2-4 7-9 PM Thursday at O'Leary Funeral Home, Canton, NY. Carpenter's Funeral Home in charge locally.

CONOVER McCoy Jackson 'Jackie' Cline, 49, died October 13, 2002. Funeral 2pm Thursday, Drum Funeral Home Chapel; burial, Eastview Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, Drum Funeral Home. DALLAS Michael David Hodge, 46, died October 14, 2002. Funeral 11am Thursday, St.

Paul's Lutheran Church; burial, church cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, at the church. Dallas Funeral Home in charge. DALLAS Jerry Luther Maney, 45, October 14, 2002. Funeral PM Thursday at Greene died, Funeral Service, West Chapel.

Interment in Long Creek Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 PM tonight at the funeral home. GASTONIA Jesse Clarence Burnett, 74, died October 2002. Funeral 3pm Thursday, Sunset Lane Baptist Church; burial, Gardens. Visitation Wednesday, 7-9pm, Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel.

GASTONIA Mrs. Daye Reynolds died October 13, 2002. Funeral 11am Wednesday, Oakland Memorial Baptist Church; burial, Gaston Memorial Park. McLean Funeral Directors are serving the family. GASTONIA Mr.

Charles William Rhyne, 76, died October 14, 2002. Service 11am Thursday, Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church; burial, Gaston Memorial Park. Visitation Wednesday, 6- 8pm, McLean Funeral Directors. HAMLET James Walter Davis, 'Danky', 39, formerly of Hamlet, died Oct. 7, 2002.

Funeral 2pm House of Prayer, Dobbin Heights, NC; burial, Eastside Rockingham. Visitation Wed. 1-8pm, Nelson Funeral Home. HICKORY Kha Thi Le, 78, died October 14, 2002 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born in Phu Cuong, Vietnam, Kha Thi Le was homemaker.

Visitation is 1-5 PM Thursday at Bass-Smith Funeral Home. KINGS MOUNTAIN Martin 'Andy' Van Buren 'Pappy' Bolton, 92, died October 14, 2002. Funeral 4 PM Thursday, Christian Freedom Baptist. Burial, church cemetery. Visitation 6-8 PM tonight, Harris Funeral Home.

LANDIS Mr. Oscar Alexander Honbarger, 70, died October 15, 2002. Funeral is 3 PM Thursday at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Visitation is PM tonight at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove. LENOIR Gussie Crouch Clip- pard, died October 13, 2002. Funeral 2pm Thursday, Pendry's Chapel; burial, Blue Ridge Memorial Park.

Visitation Wednesday, 7- Pendry's Funeral Home. MARSHVILLE Dollie Mae Garmon Griffin, 86, died Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at Union Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, in the chapel of Morgan Son. Burial will follow in Harmony Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Born in Cabarrus County, Mrs. Griffin was a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, Phillip Griffin of Cape Coral, FL, David S. Griffin of Monroe, NC and Jeffrey Lynn Griffin of Miami, FL; and 3 grandchildren.

Morgan Son is serving the Griffin family. 4n MARSHVILLE Mrs. Cynthia Knight Meadows, 40, died Monday, October 14, 2002. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Centerview Baptist Church, Rev.

Joe Stroud officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Morgan and Son Funeral Home. Mrs.

Meadows was born in Union County. She was a retired apartment manager and had been employed with David Drye Co. Survivors are her husband Terry Meadows, son Steven Meadows, daughter Samatha Meadows, parents James and Vivian L. Knight, brother Jamie Knight and maternal grandfather William A. Little, a all of Marshville.

Memorials may be made to Centerview Baptist Church, 2711 Old Pageland Marshville Road, Marshville, NC 28103. Morgan and Son are serving the Meadows family. 4 LEXINGTON Margaret Henry Thomason, Sunbridge of Lexington, formerly of Linwood Road, died Sunday, October 13, 2002 in Sunbridge of Lexington. Funeral service is 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 16, at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel, conducted by Dr. Ray Howell, Ill and Reverend Tommy Wilson.

Interment will be in Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM prior to the service at Davidson Funeral Home. Margaret was born in Davidson County on July 16, 1921 to James Henry Thomason and Maggie Spaugh Thomason. She worked for Costner's Jewelry for over 45 years and was a member of First Baptist Church and sang in the choir. Her sister, Anne Thomason Beachum, preceded her in death.

Surviving are her brother, James Spaugh Thomason of Concord; sister, Minnie Kathleen Thomason Ward of Lexington; nephews, Richard Thomason of Concord and Jim Beachum of Washington; and a niece, Susan Beachum of Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church, PO Box 436, Lexington, NC 27293. Davidson Funeral Home is serving the Thomason family. 4 LINCOLNTON Edwin Oneal (Spooky) Friday, 34, died October 14, 2002. Funeral 3pm with visitation Friday, Ebony White's Funeral Service; burial, Tucker's Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

LINCOLNTON Mr. Luther Da Dalton Hoyle, 85, died October 14, 2002. Funeral Thursday, Southside Baptist Church; burial, church cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, Warlick Funeral Home. LUMBERTON Mrs.

Rebecca Herring Glover, 79, of 3955 N. Walnut Street, died Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Glover was born in Sampson County, NC on November 25, 1923 and was the daughter of the late George D. and Louise Carroll Herring.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Lumberton, where she taught Sunday school for many years, a charter member and past president of the Gardenettes and the Flower Show Judges' Club, Nationally Accredited Master Flower Show Judge, Nationally Accredited Landscape Design Judge, a Master Gardner, and a member of the Readers Guild book club. Mrs. Glover graduated from UNC-G and completed graduate studies at UT. She taught in the public schools in Washington, NC, Lumberton, NC and Robeson County, NC. She also taught at Southeastern Regional Medical Center School of Nursing.

Survivors include her husband, Edward J. Glover, Jr. of the home; two daughters, Evelyn Glover Brown and her husband, Martin, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Elizabeth Davis Glover of Cary, NC; a sister, Rachel Herring Bowen and her husband, David, of Wilmington, NC; three grandchildren, Stewart, Rebekah and Coleman Brown, all of Myrtle Beach, SC; and several nieces and id nephews. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, October 17, 2002 at First Baptist Church, 7th and Walnut Street, Lumberton, NC with Reverend Dr. Russell T.

Cherry, Jr. and Reverend Dr. John D. Cave officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Biggs Funeral Home, 801 N. Chestnut Street, Lumberton, NC from 7 to 8:30 PM Wednesday, October 16, 2002 and other times at their residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 3 Forest Street, New CT 06840. Biggs Funeral Home of Lumberton is serving the Glover family. 4 MONROE Mrs.

Rachel Caudie Aldridge, 65, died Monday, 0c- tober 14, 2002 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday (October 17, 2002) at Davis Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Reverend Jason Camp. Interment follow at Lakeland Memorial Park. Mrs. Aldridge was a retired machine operator Culp Weaving, born in Union County on May 30, 1937, daughter of the late William Harvey and Sarah Thomas Caudle.

Survivors include her husband, Eugene (Squirrel) Aldridge of Monroe; one daughter, Cathy Fowler Parker of Monroe; five brothers, Javis (Jaybird) Caudle, Henry Dickson Caudle, both of Monroe, EuBoyce Caudle and Curtis Lee Caudle, both of Marshville, and Wilson Harvey Caudle of Charlotte. There is one grandchild, Hannah Catherine Parker of Monroe. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Fletcher Caudle and Jesse Paul Caudle. The family will receive friends from 7 9 PM Wednesday Night at Davis Funeral Home of Monroe, 1003 East Franklin Street. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Monroe, NC 28110.

Davis Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family Mrs. Aldridge. An MT. ULLA Robert Lee Bell, 57, died Tuesday, October 15, 2002. Funeral 11am Thursday, Cavin-Cook Funeral Home; burial, Prospect Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday, at the funeral home. OAKBORO Mr. Martin Jack Kendall, 80, died October 14, 2002. Visitation 1:30 PM Saturday, Saints Delight Church, Albemarle; service, 2 PM. Interment in Oakboro City Cemetery.

Kelsey Funeral Home of Albemarle in charge. OAKBORO Mrs. Dora Harrell Kendall, 77, died October 14, 2002. Visitation 1:30 PM Saturday, Saints Delight Church; service, 2 PM. Interment in Oakboro City Cemetery.

Kelsey Funeral Home of Albemarle is in charge. RUTHERFORDTON Wray McEntire, 70, October 14, 2002. Funeral in AM Thursday died, at Crowe Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation PM tonight at the funeral home.

SHERRILLS FORD Lettie Irene Denton Lanier, 93, died 0c- tober 14, 2002. Funeral 2pm Thursday, E. F. Drum Funeral Home. Burial, Southside Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation 7- tonight, the funeral home. SEVEN LAKES Billy E. Keene, 79, died October 15, 2002. Memorial service is 11 AM Friday at Seven Lakes Chapel in the Pines, Rev. Charles Hinson officiating.

Boles Funeral Home Crematory is in charge. WADESBORO Mrs. Alice Caraway Diggs, 99, died October 13, 2002. Funeral 3pm Thursday, East Rock Ford Baptist Church; burial, church cemetery. Smith Funeral Home is entrusted with ar- rangements.

South Carolina FORT MILL Mr. Pinckney Wynche Hawkins, 73, died October 15, 2002. Graveside service is 2 PM Thursday at Grandview Memorial Park Cherry Road. Visitation 7-9 PM tonight at Fort Mill Funeral Home. KERSHAW Mr.

Jack Edward Champion, 67, died October 14, 2002. Funeral 4pm Thursday, Cauthen Funeral Home Kershaw Chapel; burial, Kershaw City Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 7-9pm, at the funeral home. KERSHAW Mr. Carl Lucas, 81, died October 13, 2002.

Funeral 2pm Wednesday, Second Baptist Church; burial, Kershaw City Cemetery. Cauthen Funeral Home, Kershaw Chapel, in charge of arrangements. MT. CROGHAN Mr. Murray William Melton, 59, died October 14, 2002.

Memorial service 4pm Wednesday, Center Grove Baptist Church. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. PAGELAND- Luis Joel Penaloza, 21, died October 13, 2002. Funeral is 2 PM Thursday at Sutton Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Visitation is PM tonight at the funeral home. ROCK HILL Mrs. Evelyn F. Huddleston, 96, died October 15, 2002. Funeral is 11 AM Thursday at Southside Baptist.

Interment in Unity Cemetery, Fort Mill. Visitation tonight at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel. TEGA CAY Mr. Frank Henry McCarthy, 79, died October 14, 2002. Memorial service is 7 PM Thursday at Philadelphia United Methodist.

Visitation PM Thursday at the church. Fort Mill Funeral Home is in charge. In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF Jake Cureton 'Some we say, turn our eyes toward the fair hills of Paradise; Some day, some time, a sweet new rest shall blossom, flower -like, in each breast; Some day, some time, our eyes shall see faces kept in memory; Some day their hands shall clasp our hand, just over the Morning-land. (I miss you so!) From your loving wife, Lucille IN MEMORY OF Tara Marie Rodriguez Your family and friends know they have a Guardian Angel watching over us. We miss you.

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