Births

• Ian Xavier Sellers, a son, was born Friday, July 25, 2008, to Steven Darrell and Kristy Lynn Sellers, 922 Oval St., Kannapolis. Weighing 6 pounds and 15.4 ounces, he was born at CMC-NorthEast. Grandparents are Veronica and Gerald Kee of Kannapolis and Debbie and Dennis Sellers of Kannapolis. Great-grandparents are Harry and Betty McCartney of Kannapolis and James and Carolyn Teal of Palm Bay, Fla. • Brody James David Beemer, a son, was born Thursday, July 24, 2008, to Michael and Jamie Beemer, 5899 Birchfield Lane, Concord, at CMC-NorthEast. Weighing 6 pounds and 8 ounces, he has a big sister, Victoria Beemer, 11. Grandparents are Jim and Terry Carriker of Concord, Sandy Jovoian, San Antonio, Texas, and Annie Sievers, Hotchkiss, Colo. Great-grandparents are James Carriker of Concord, and Charles MacConnell, Duvall, Wash. Birth announcements The Kannapolis Citizen welcomes news of local births. The Citizen will include a photograph if provided. Information provided must include a parent phone number for confirmation. Fax birth announcements to 704-933-3453 or e-mail news@kannapolis citizen.com.

Faces of Faith

Bethpage Presbyterian plans August offering Bethpage Presbyterian Church, 6020 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis, is planning an offering for the Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network during August. The church will receive a special offering of diapers and other paper products to give to the shelter for battered women and children in Cabarrus County. Current needs for the shelter include toilet paper, larger size diapers, paper towels and other paper products. Contributions may be dropped off in the hallway outside the sanctuary or outside the church office throughout the month. For more information, contact the church office at 704-933-2209. New teachers luncheon First Presbyterian Church, 201 Vance St., will host a New Teachers Luncheon Thursday from 12-1 p.m. The annual lunch is for all the new teachers in the Kannapolis City Schools. Teachers just need to come to the church Fellowship Hall at noon or whenever you complete your morning sessions of orientation. The luncheon is offered as a welcome to the community and thanks for helping build the futures of Kannapolis school children. Church news The Kannapolis Citizen welcomes news from local churches. Fax church news or sermon topics to 704-93-3453, e-mail them to news@kannapolis citizen.com or mail them to 221 West A St., Kannapolis, NC 28081. Please submit items by noon Monday each week. For information, call the Citizen at 704-932-3336.

Obituaries — 8/6/08

Jerry C. Allen KANNAPOLIS — Jerry Carson Allen, 66, 902 McKnight St., died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. Born April 21, 1942 in Chesterfield County, S.C., he was the son of the late William Carson and Olay Hunter Allen. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. For many years, he owned and operated a burglar and fire alarm business. He later worked for Fieldcrest Cannon. Survivors include his wife Brenda Bostic Allen; son Rodney Allen of Mooresville; stepdaughters Lisa Dixon, Denise Dixon and Dana Harrell, all of Kannapolis; sisters Melba Roscoe of Hartsville, S.C., and Ruby Nehus of Florence, S.C.; two grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. A service was held Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Lady’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Curtis Parker. Burial with military rites, Carolina Memorial Park. Memorials: Concord Lions Club, PO Box 1184, Concord, NC 28026-1184. Wilma Overcash COLUMBIA, S.C. — Wilma Miller Overcash, 80, of Columbia, formerly of Mooresville, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Born June 20, 1928, in Mooresville, she was the daughter of the late Eunice and Guy Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.V. “Hank” Overcash, whom she married Aug. 16, 1946. Survivors include daughters Judy McManus, Columbia, S.C., and Susie Moore of Cleveland; sisters Harriett Souther and Barbara Waugh, both of Mooresville, and Doris Nixon, Troutman; brother Paul Miller of Troutman; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life was held Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. J.C. Souther. Burial, Blue Door Cemetery, Mooresville. Eva M. Corriher CHINA GROVE — Eva Macrinus Corriher, 76, 125 Harmony Lane, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at her home. Born July 23, 1932, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and Senta Macrinus. She was of the Lutheran faith and worked as a seamstress of baby clothes. She was preceded in death by a grandson. Survivors include husband Cecil Carl Corriher; sons James Corriher and Homer Corriher, both of China Grove, and Christopher Corriher of Tennessee; daughter Christiane Sutton of China Grove; stepdaughters Dale Severt and Shirley Horne, both of China Grove; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The body will be cremated. Linn Honeycutt Funeral Home, Landis, is serving the family. Delia Ramirezestrada LANDIS — Delia Ramirezestrada, 45, 603 E. Ryder Ave., died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. She was born Aug. 3, 1962, in Chiapas, Mexico, a daughter of the late Maclovio Ramirez and Manuela Estrada. Survivors include her daughter Reynelda Ramirez, Landis; brother Maclovio Ramirez Jr., Mexico; sisters Maria Elena Ramirez and Elvia Rameriz, both of Mexico; and three grandchildren. A service was held Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date. Charles Campbell KANNAPOLIS — Charles Norman Campbell, 78, 1911 Lane St., died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House following a short illness. Born Aug. 9, 1929, in Iredell County, he was a son of the late R.L. and Mae Pyler Campbell. He was a 1947 graduate of Cannon High School. He worked for Cannon Mills and Burlington Industries. He and his son, Jeff, later opened Campbell’s Body and Boat Shop, where he worked until his retirement. He was a member of Christian Foursquare Fellowship and was a six-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Hettie Whitley Campbell, and his second wife, of 13 years, Katherine Morton. Survivors include wife Mary White Campbell; son Jeffrey Norman Campbell of Kannapolis; sister Nancy Carolyn Campbell of Kannapolis; and three grandchildren. A service was held Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Tim Newton. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park; military graveside rites by the DAV Honor Guard. Mary Patterson KANNAPOLIS — Mary Catherine Patterson, 72, 2887 Centergrove Road, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, from complications following surgery on June 16, 2008. Born in Cabarrus County on May 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Edgar and Jennie Sides Honeycutt. She retired as a registered nurse due to rheumatoid arthritis. She was a member of Center Grove Lutheran Church. She was active in the Cabarrus Democratic Party, the Humane Society and the Red Hat Ladies. She had also been active with the Cabarrus County Compassionate Friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Bernard Patterson in January 1996; and a son, Charles Mark Patterson in September 1980. Survivors include daughter Catherine Patterson Church of China Grove; sons Fred A. Rogers of Burr Ridge, Ill., and John A. Rogers of Kannapolis; and three grandchildren. A service was held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Center Grove Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Diane Wells and the Rev. Maurice Staley. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove. Memorials: Arthritis Foundation, PO Box 96208, Washington, DC 20090-628. Lady’s Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family. Julian Whitley KANNAPOLIS — Julian Crayton Whitley, 79, died July 29, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. Born April 7, 1929, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Crayton D. and Pansey Robinson Whitley. He retired from Cannon Mills Plant 4. Survivors include daughter Melinda Safrit, Salisbury; brothers Tally Whitley and Spencer Whitley, both of Kannapolis, and Robert Whitley Sr. of Concord; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A service was held Thursday, July 31, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Roger Bostic. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park. Memorials: New Hope Baptist Church, 555 Neisler Road, Concord, NC 28025. Joseph M. Cannon KANNAPOLIS — Joseph Michael Cannon Sr., 81, 210 Eddleman Road, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, after six weeks of declining health at Transition Health Care Services of Kannapolis. Born Jan. 27, 1927, in Philadelphia, Penn., he was the son of the late Walter and Agnes McMann Cannon. He retired from Hilbish Ford where he was the sales manager. He had also been employed by George Ballentine Ford in Greenwood, S.C. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kannapolis. He was a World War II veteran of U.S. Navy. He was a life member of VFW 8989. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jean Cannon, and a grandson. Survivors include children Lani Cannon of Charleston, S.C., Joan Cannon Dillard of Kannapolis, Joe M. Cannon Jr. of Kannapolis, Jeanrrie Parnell of Kannapolis, and Teci Clark of Canton, Mich.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brother Bobby Cannon of Philadelphia. A service was held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, conducted by the Rev. Al Riquelme. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park. Whitley’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Wayne Phillips CLEVELAND — Wayne Murvington Phillips, 34, of Agner Farm Road, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 3, 1973, in Susquehanna, Penn., he was a son of Helen Miller Thompson, of Frankfort, Ky., and the late Larry James Phillips. He was a machinist for Mid-State Machine Company of Mount Ulla. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kimberly Faye Phillips; sons Grayson Wayne Phillips, of the home, and Douglas Phillips of Mooresville; brother Larry James Phillips Jr. of Susquehanna, Penn.; and sisters Donna Fritts and Theresa Keplinger, both of China Grove. A service was held Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Woodleaf Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Chris Williams. Memorials: Woodleaf Baptist Church, PO Box 360, Woodleaf, NC 27054. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family. Virginia S. Page RUFFIN — Virginia Scott Page, 103, 2309 Estes Road, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008. Born in Rockingham County to the late Thomas and Sally McKinney Page, she was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. She worked at Dan River Mills and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Johnnie T. Page, and daughter Mary Frances. Survivors include sons Eugene Page of Elon College, Harold Page of Ruffin and Ronald Page of Concord; daughters Dorothy Gilmore of Reidsville and Nancy Kennedy of Atlanta, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A service was held Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Arthur Holland. Burial, church cemetery. Memorials: Virginia Page Memorial Fund, c/o Mount Carmel United Methodist Church; 361 Mount Carmel Church Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 or donor’s choice. Wilkinson Funeral Home is serving the family. Earl Lee Corriher CHINA GROVE — Earl Lee Corriher, 78, 870 Corriher Gravel Road, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte. Born Feb. 16, 1930, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Foil C. and Lillian Lipe Corriher. A graduate of China Grove High School, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church. Earlier in life, he worked as a dairy farmer and had worked for the Department of Transportation as a truck driver. He also worked for James Animal Clinic as a veterinarian assistant and founded and operated Chinaberry Kennels. He retired from Hoechst Celanese after nearly 20 years of service. His wife, Joyce Weeks Corriher, died in 1998. Survivors include son Michael Corriher of New Bern; daughter Shelia Ferrier of China Grove; stepsons Mark Pauley of Monroe and Ted Pauley of Geneva, Ohio; brothers Harold, Elmer and Charles Corriher, all of China Grove; sisters Frances Barringer of Kannapolis, Nell Cope of Mocksville, Mildred Wiggins of Mooresville and Judy Safley of Salisbury; two grandchildren; step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A service was held Monday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Linn Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. Larry Beaver. Burial, Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: Main Street Baptist Church, 1615 N. Main St., China Grove, NC 28023. Robert F. Safrit SALISBURY — Robert Franklin Safrit, 80, 1371 Henderson Grove Church Road, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at his home. Born March 6, 1928, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Harry Lee and Maybelle Weaver Safrit. A graduate of China Grove High School, he served in U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. A licensed practical nurse, he retired from the VA Medical Center after 30 years of service. He was a member of Carolina Artists, Men’s Prostate Cancer Support Group and VFW Post 3006. He was preceded in death by daughters Sabrina Baity and Lea Ann Harward. Survivors include daughters April Simmons, Crystal Melton and Tammy Safrit, all of Salisbury; brothers Kenneth, James, Eddie and Steve Safrit, all of Salisbury, and Tommy Safrit of Delaware; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A service was held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. William Ketchie. Burial, church cemetery. Memorials: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 205 St. Paul’s Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28146; Rowan Regional Home Health and Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144; American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, is serving the family. Spencer Edwards Jr. KANNAPOLIS — John “Spencer” Edwards Jr., 60, of Kannapolis, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at his home. Born April 20, 1948, he was the son of the late Katherine Belliveau and John Spencer Edwards Sr. He was a 1966 graduate of Garringer High School. He received diplomas from Central Piedmont Community College and Cleveland Institute of Electronics.  He served in the U.S. Navy at naval air stations and on aircraft carriers. After service, he worked at Delmar Studios before beginning 35 years of service to Duke Energy. There, he worked in communications as a senior telecomm network analyst transport design. He was a member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday school and was an elder. He was a member of Kannapolis Presbyterian Men. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Betty Wallwork Edwards; son John Spencer Edwards III; and sisters Jacquelin B. Kiser and Nannette E. Skerlak. A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. Howard Tyas. Memorials: Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 900 Klondale Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Ruth B. Taylor CONCORD — Ruth Barnhardt Taylor, 83, of Weddington Road, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at her home. Born Jan. 12, 1925, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Millard K. and Ollie Mae Long Barnhardt. She was a home-care provider and formerly worked many years at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, now CMC-NorthEast. She was a member of Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church. She was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include her son, Daryl R. Cranford of Newnan, Ga.; sisters Helen Todd of Charlottesville, Va., and Patsy Roach of Concord; and brothers Malcolm Barnhardt of Kannapolis, Carl Barnhardt of Concord and Charles Barnhardt of Fancy Gap, Va. A service was held Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Jay Smith and the Rev. Robert Palisin. Burial, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Salisbury National Cemetery. James Fleming KANNAPOLIS — James Baxter Fleming, 75, 1500 South Ridge Ave., died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Avante Nursing Center in Concord. The son of the late John Moses and Viola Hopkins Fleming, he was born Sept. 3, 1932, in Rowan County. Educated at China Grove High School, he was a member of Landis Baptist Church. He worked at Linn Mills Co., where he retired from the spinning room. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mildred Goodman Fleming; sons James Ray Goodman, Tommy Ray, Allen Wayne and Michael Lee Fleming, all of Kannapolis; brother Earl Fleming of Charlotte; sister Eva Moore of Salisbury; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A service was held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. Leo Morgan. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials: Parkinson Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY, 10018. Archie McDonald CHINA GROVE — Archie Louis McDonald, 72, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. Born March 22, 1936, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late William Arch and Carrie Parnell McDonald. He was educated in the Rowan County schools. He was a member of First Baptist Church of China Grove, director of the Baptist Men, former Sunday school teacher, Deacon, former member of the finance committee, Board of Trustees and Building & Grounds Committee. He was a former Jaycee member and coached Little League baseball teams. He retired from Cannon Mills (Pillowtex) after 51 years as a loom fixer. He worked for Tractor Supply in Concord as an assembler, and for Doby Upholstery for 15-20 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Benny E. McDonald. Survivors include his wife, Vera Payne McDonald, whom he married June 30, 1956; son Barry L. McDonald of Granite Quarry; daughter Judy K. McDonald of Faith; sisters Maggie Page of Concord and Geneva Singleton of Morganton; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A service was held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at First Baptist Church, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. Steve Wilson and the Rev. Bobby Seagroves. Burial, Westlawn Memorial Park. Memorials: First Baptist Church, Building Fund, 302 Patterson St. China Grove, NC 28023 or Rowan Regional Home Health and Hospice: 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Powles Funeral Home is assisting the family. Donald Tilley Jr. KANNAPOLIS — Donald Edward Tilley Jr., 40, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County. Born Dec. 22, 1967, in Mecklenburg County, he was a son of Shirley McCoy Gattis of Kannapolis and the late Donald Edward Tilley Sr. He was educated in the Gaston County schools and had worked for Blythe Construction as a service tech. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, survivors include daughters Kerri Sherrill of Bessemer City and Kristina Tilley of Gastonia; sisters Brenda Brewer and Donna Darwin, both of Kannapolis, and Kathleen Medlin of Gastonia; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Calvary Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Joel Ervin. Memorials: Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Evergreen Cremation Service is assisting the family. Carroll Eggers CONCORD — Carroll Daughton Eggers, 61, 1524 Riding Trail Lane, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. Born April 11, 1947, in Watauga County, he was the son of the late Claude James and Ruby Allen Eggers. He was a retired sergeant of the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Department. He was also the owner of Northwest Motors and Wrecker Service and a member of McGill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Morgan Eggers of Concord; sons Carroll D. “Sonny” Eggers II and Darrell James Eggers, both of Concord; and two granddaughters. A service was held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Steve Ayers. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park. Memorials: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22028-1181. Ivester Morgan GRANITE QUARRY — Ivester Shuford Morgan, 83, 801 S. Salisbury Ave., died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at Autumn Care of Salisbury. Born Nov. 20, 1924, in Granite Quarry, she was a daughter of the late Artis C. and Mamie Gibson Shuford. She was educated in the Rowan County schools, attending Granite Quarry High School until the 11th grade. She completed her senior year at Price High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Livingstone College. She first taught in Red Springs, then moved back to Rowan County and worked as a substitute teacher. She later taught full-time in the Rowan County schools at Dunbar Elementary School and North Rowan Primary, where she retired after a 30-year teaching career. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, the NEA and the NCEA. She was a lifelong member of White Rock AME Zion Church. She participated yearly with vacation Bible school. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Summie C. Morgan Jr., on March 9, 1999. Survivors include daughters Robin Morgan Watkins of Granite Quarry and Bonita R. Morgan of Salisbury; three grandsons; and two great-grandsons. Visitation: Today, noon, White Rock AME Zion Church. Service: Today, 12:30 p.m., White Rock AME Zion Church, conducted by the Rev. William Gullick, pastor, and the Rev. C.J. Shuford Jr., eulogist. Burial will be at Salisbury National Cemetery. Mitchell & Fair Funeral Home is serving the family. Sylvia L. Whitlow CONCORD — Sylvia Lynn Whitlow, 35, of Concord, died Sunday, July 27, 2008. Born May 14, 1973, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of Wayne and Louise Christy Drye of Concord. In addition to her parents, she is survived by sister Angela Whitlow Parks; and brothers Danny Wayne Whitlow, Jeffery Dale Drye, Wayne Henry Drye Jr. and Robert Lindsey Whitlow. A graveside service was held Thursday, July 31, 2008, at West Concord Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Vic Dobner. Whitley’s Funeral Home is serving the family. Janie B. Dabbs CONCORD — Janie Bernice Price Dabbs, 85, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Levine Dickson Hospice, Huntersville. Born Feb. 26, 1923, in Union County, she was the daughter of the late Solon E. and Virgie Griffin Price. She had been employed by Servomation as a vending machine operator. She also worked as a hostess at Hardee’s on Church Street after her retirement. She was a member of Kerr Memorial Baptist Church. Her husband, David Brown Dabbs, died April 14, 1981. Survivors include daughter Becky Dabbs Phillips of Concord; and sister Isabell Mullis of Concord. A service was held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Kerr Memorial Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. John Setchfield. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park. Memorials: Kerr Memorial Baptist Church, 25 N.C. 49 S., Concord, NC 28025. Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, is serving the family. Sherry Benell Hill DAVIDSON — Sherry Benell Hill, 55, 3039 Shiloh Church Road, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at CMC-Charlotte after battling cancer for more than four years.  Born April 10, 1953, in New York City, she was the daughter of R.W. “Ted” Benell of Davidson and the late Nancy Skipper Benell. She had worked with mentally handicapped adults for the past 20 years, associated with Cabarrus Workshop, Piedmont Area Mental Health and Cabarrus Group Homes. She was a member of Badin Shores Dance Club. In addition to her father, she is survived by husband Glenn “Grover” Hill; son Glenn Hill Jr.; and three grandchildren. A service was held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by The Rev. William Lynch. Burial, Palmerville Baptist Church Cemetery, Badin. Memorials: Cabarrus County Group Home, c/o Ginger Pope, 288 Aviation Drive China Grove, NC 28023. Troy E. Barbee CONCORD — Troy Eugene Barbee, 64, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast, following several years of declining health. Born June 24, 1944, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Conrad “Jack” and Annie Mauney Barbee. Survivors include daughter Tracie Connell; brothers Floyd and Ronnie Barbee; sister Judy Taylor of Concord; and two granddaughters. No service was held. Whitley’s Funeral Home is serving the family. Alma W. Bland DAVIDSON — Alma Woody Bland, 66, of Davidson, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. Born April 16, 1942, in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Patton Lee and Vickie Williamson Woody. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Dana Keith Bland. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Robert Earl Bland; son Ron Bland of Davidson; brothers Gene Woody of Knoxville, Tenn., Charlie Woody of Asheville, Ben Woody of Virginia, Bobby Woody of Marion; and sisters Laura Hicks of Marion, Doris Crabtree of Chandler. A service was held Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Paul Funeral Home, Washington, N.C. Burial, Cutler Family Cemetery, Bath, N.C. Memorials: The National Kidney Foundation of NC, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 708, Charlotte, NC 28210. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family. Sally J. Hartsell CONCORD — Sally Ilene Joyner Hartsell, 88, 8900 John White Road, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. Born June 4, 1920, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Lou Ann Polk. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Howell’s Baptist Church, Concord. Survivors include her husband of 73 years, James Theodore Hartsell; sons Jimmy Hartsell of Concord and Eddie Hartsell Sr. of Joliet, Ill.; daughter Sue Grate of Joliet, Ill.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A service was held Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Howell’s Baptist Church, Concord, conducted by the Rev. Sid Martin. Burial, church cemetery. Memorials: Howell’s Baptist Church Building Fund, 3800 Baptist Lane, Concord, NC 28025. Hartsell Funeral Home is serving the family. William G. Kimball KANNAPOLIS — William Grant “Smiley” “Whitey” Kimball, 69, 406 N. Ridge Ave., died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at the Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House after being in declining health. Born May 13, 1939, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Ivan Nolan and Margie Cauble Kimball. He was a graduate of Landis High School and was a machinist at Cannon Mills for a number of years. He was a member of the Cabarrus Beekeeper’s Association. He was a member of Eureka Lodge 283 and attended the Masonic lodges in Kannapolis. He attended First Baptist Church of Kannapolis. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Peggy Gordon Kimball; daughters Cherie Christy and Susan Kimball, both of Kannapolis; brother Earl Kimball of Bloomington, Ill.; and four grandchildren. A service was held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Tom Cabaniss. Memorials: First Baptist Church, Building Fund, 101 N. Main St., Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Anette Fritz KANNAPOLIS — Anette Fritz, 44, 107 Rankin St., died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Hamlen, West Germany, on July 28, 1963, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Waltraut Dohmann. She was educated in German schools and moved to Sheboygan, Wisc., in 1976 at 16. She moved to this area with her husband in 2003. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Survivors include husband Ben Fritz ; daughter Tanya Jackson, of the home; and sisters Bridgette Fritz of Raleigh and Margret Schwab of Hubertus, Wisc. A service was held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Doug Agnew. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park. Memorials: George Batte Cancer Center Memorial Fund, 920 Church St. N., Concord, NC 28025. Wally John Gantt KANNAPOLIS — Wally John Gantt, 90, of Kannapolis, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at Best of Care Assisted Living Center after several months of declining health. Born Dec. 22, 1917, in Salisbury, he was a son of the late Nathan N. and Amie Loflin Gantt. During World War II, he worked at a shipyard in Baltimore. He retired in the 1980s from Boilermaker Union Local 30 in Greensboro. He was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church. Survivors include wife Nelle LaFevers Gantt; sons Michael W. and Wallace Steven Gantt, both of Kannapolis; daughter Pat G. Broadway of Kannapolis; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A service was held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Marcus Starnes. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park. Ashli Blount and Pheebi Blount CONCORD — Ashli Anne Blount II and Pheebi Hope Blount, infants, 489 Meadowlark Circle S.E., died Monday, July 28, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. They were the infant daughters of Ashli Anne Blount. In addition to their mother, survivors include grandmother Virginia Hope O’Cain and fiance Jeremy McKay of Concord; and grandfather Jon Christian Blount. A service was held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Hartsell Funeral Home, conducted by Darlene Stirewalt, hospital chaplain. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park. Mary E. Roseman CONCORD — Mary E. “Aunt Tootsie” Roseman, 87, of Concord, died Monday, July 28, 2008. Born Sept. 27, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Charles Albert Bost and Ella Louvenia Saddler. She was educated in the Cabarrus County schools. An active member of First Christian Church, Concord, she served as president of the Hospitality Committee, member of the mass and hospitality choirs and Christian Women’s Fellowship. She was also a member of the Nightengale Social Club and the American Legion. She was employed as a nutritionist with the Cabarrus County School System for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Lee Roseman. Survivors include sister Paulette Cade, Concord; and brothers Floyd, Curtis, Marvin, Harvey and Tony Bost, all of Concord. A service was held Thursday, July 31, 2008, at First Christian Church DOC, conducted by the Rev. Steven Mayhan. Lamb Funeral Home is serving the family. Ruth C. Overcash SALISBURY — Ruth Carter Overcash, 84, of the Laurels of Salisbury and formerly of Kannapolis, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, after one year of declining health. Born Aug. 6, 1923, in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Laura Osborne Adams. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Mount Zion First Freewill Baptist Church in Kannapolis. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Carter; son Larry Carter; and daughter Ann Love Billings. Survivors include daughter Brenda Ross; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. A service was held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Billy Locklear and the Rev. Joe Rahme. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove. Jacqueline McCree CONCORD — Jacqueline McCree, 45, 1 Buffalo Ave., Apt. 62, Concord, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. She was born June 6, 1963, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Roxie Hunter McCree of Salisbury and the late Johnnie McCree. Survivors include daughter Ashlyn L. Castillo of the home; sister Linda McCree of Concord; brothers Arthur Hunter of Kannapolis, John Barry McCree of Concord, Steven McCree of Kannapolis, and Willie McCree of Salisbury; and one grandson. A service was held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Bethpage Presbyterian Church USA, conducted by the Rev. Alexander Porter and pastor John G. Miller. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park. Clark Funeral Home Inc. is serving the family. Evelyn R. Preslar KANNAPOLIS — Evelyn R. Preslar, 82, formerly of 503 Pine St., Landis, died July 27, 2008, at Morningside of Concord. Born Aug. 18, 1925, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Angie Holbrooks Roberts. She retired from Cannon Mills Plant 4 Weave Room. She was preceded in death by a son, William T. Sweatt. Survivors include sons Jerry Sweatt of Kannapolis and Johnnie Sweatt of Mooresville; daughters Cynthia Velez of Hampton, Va., and Judith Moose of Kannapolis; sister Ruth Miller of Kannapolis; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A service was held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Rick Oxford. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park. Esther Turner CHINA GROVE — Esther Mae Hudson Turner, 90, 280 Old Beatty Ford Road, died at her home Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Born July 18, 1918, in Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Tom and Emma Simpson. Educated in the Richmond County schools, she was a member of Memorial Independent Baptist Church. She retired from China Grove Cotton Mill after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by husband Roy Lee Turner, on Feb. 4, 1992; and children Earnest, Carl, Carson and Janie Hudson. Survivors include sons J.B. Hudson of Salisbury and Larry Hudson of China Grove; daughters Lois Foster of Salisbury and Linda Fink of China Grove; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. A service was held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Memorial Independent Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Simpson and the Rev. Richard Pethel. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials: Memorial Independent Baptist Church, 805 N. Chapel St., Landis, NC 28088. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, is assisting the family. Grace Misenheimer KANNAPOLIS — Grace Stevens Misenheimer, 64, 612 Atlantic Court, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. Born Nov. 26, 1943, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late James and Ida Mae Grier Stevens. Survivors include daughter April Boyd of Kannapolis; sons Eric Stevens, Jerry Misenheimer and Horace Misenheimer, all of Kannapolis; sisters Mary Jane Stevens and Ruth Stevens, both of Kannapolis; former husband Hoy Lee Misenheimer; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A service was held Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at New Life Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Tommy W. Steele. Burial, Rutherford Memorial Cemetery, Concord. Clark Funeral Home Inc. is serving the family. Frances Purefoy KANNAPOLIS — Frances Faye Purefoy, 63, 8460 Dogwood Drive, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Big Elm Nursing Center. Born July 4, 1945, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late John Gillion and Rebecca May Alexander Steele. Survivors include husband Ben Purefoy Sr., of Chapel Hill; son Ben Purefoy Jr., of the home; sisters Annie Streater and Carrie Liverman, both of Kannapolis, and Dorothy Smith of Troutman; brother Arthur Ray Steele of Kannapolis; and four grandchildren. A service was held Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at New Life Independent Baptist Church, conducted by pastor Dr. Tommy W. Steele. Burial, Rutherford Memorial Cemetery, Concord. Clark Funeral Home is assisting the family. Obituary policy The Kannapolis Citizen accepts obituaries from funeral homes only. If you would like to see your loved one’s obituary featured in the Kannapolis Citizen, please ask the funeral home handling arrangements to send information to the Kannapolis Citizen via e-mail at news@kannapoliscitizen.com or fax at 704-933-3453. We accept photos to run with obituaries as well.

Jones relieved of duties
White Sox send former Intimidators manager Capra back to Kannapolis

By Bill Kiser Kannapolis Citizen As the Kannapolis Intimidators have struggled on the field this season, the team has seen its roster undergo almost weekly shakeups. But last week, the Intimidators underwent another shakeup last week — this one with its coaching staff. The Chicago White Sox relieved Kannapolis manager Chris Jones of his duties on July 28, just before the start of the Intimidators' doubleheader in Lakewood (N.J.) He has been replaced for the rest of the Kannapolis’ South Atlantic League schedule by former I’s manager Nick Capra, the White Sox’s assistant director of minor league instruction. “I’m excited,” Capra said. “It’s going to be nice to work with these players one-on-one for the rest of the season.” • Capra, who has spent 13 years in the White Sox minor league organization, managed the Intimidators to the South Atlantic League title in 2005, his only year with the team. The Denver, Colo., native, spent most of his playing career in the minor leagues, batting .274 with 92 home runs and 652 RBI in 1,888 games. He also played 45 major-league games with Texas and Kansas City, hitting .167 (9-of-54). After retiring as a player, Capra began his minor-league coaching career with Bristol (Tenn.), the White Sox’s advanced rookie team in the Appalachian League. In three seasons there (1996-1998), he led the Sox from a ninth-place finish in 1996 to a league-leading 42-24 record in 1998, earning manager of the year honors. Capra was promoted to Burlington (Iowa) of the A-level Midwest League in 1999, racking up a 71-68 record and a league championship — his first as a minor-league manager. Capra then spent two years (2000-2001) as manager at Birmingham (Ala.) in the Double-A Southern League, advancing to the league playoffs both seasons, then spent three years managing the ChiSox’s Triple-A International League team in Charlotte. After his stint with Kannapolis, Capra was made the White Sox minor-league organization’s hitting coordinator in 2006, then added the assistant director of minor league instruction title this season. • Jones, who was named the Intimidators manager prior to the start of the 2007 season, played for 11 different organizations — including eight major league teams — in his career, which ended with the Newark (N.J.) Bears of the independent Atlantic League after the 2004 season. Jones then stepped into coaching, with Newark naming him the club's manager prior to the start of the 2005 season. He spent two years with the Bears, then signed with the White Sox to manage the Intimidators prior to the 2007 season.

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