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By Hugh Fisher
hfisher@kannapoliscitizen.com
Imagine a Thanksgiving dinner with this shopping list:
275 pounds of turkey.
250 pounds of ham.
120 gallons each of green beans and yams.
And thousands of dinner rolls, not to mention more than 2,000 brownies — the latter baked a week in advance in individual volunteers’ homes and frozen until this week’s meal.
To make this recipe, you would need the help of about 200 volunteer cooks who started cooking Tuesday morning.
In the end, the meal serves more than 2,000 people who are ill, injured, needy or lonely on Thanksgiving Day.
But it yields much more than just a meal, say the people of Memorial Baptist Church who have spent most of the last two decades feeding their community on Thanksgiving.
“There’s nothing that Bob or I or anybody else could say, but you’d just have to see those volunteers,” Memorial Baptist Pastor Tim McQueen said.
He was speaking of Bob McVay, member of the committee that organizes the annual dinner and one of those responsible for seeing the hundreds of meals prepared and delivered this year.
“Seeing so many people, and everybody so happy and so willing to give up their family Thanksgiving celebrations to come out there and help someone – for me, as a pastor, it’s a great joy,” McQueen said.
McVay planned to go to work Thanksgiving morning at 6 a.m. and to stay until the last meal was served.
The staff of volunteer cooks and servers are ready to serve hundreds of meals at the church, but the majority would be packaged for delivery to homes around Kannapolis.
But the key ingredient is not turkey and dressing, or cranberry sauce or any other part of the meal itself.
The key, McQueen said, is the love and concern that comes with each meal. “It’s a joyous time of year to be able to share God’s blessings with others,” he said.
“Those who come in, we talk with them, we ask them if they have any special concerns that we can pray with them about,” McVay said. “They’re people that really have needs. And we realize with the economic downturn that those needs will be even greater this year.”
But, McVay added, “You realize that you’re sharing joy as you give this blessing.”
And that’s a recipe that Memorial Baptist Church are eager to share. For 16 years, with the help of dedicated citizens, they have fed more and more people each Thanksgiving.
Volunteers anticipated serving over 2,200 meals in preparation for this year’s effort. McVay said that, as of Monday, the church had already received over 1,500 requests for meals.
Memorial Baptist Church administrator Judy Rich keeps a list of recipients from year to year, and helps organize delivery of the meals out of the church office.
Many of those who receive the meals are already receiving help from other agencies, she said. The Department of Social Services and Meals On Wheels provide names each year.
But, she said, “We take meals to anybody who calls the church and asks for meals to be delivered, no questions asked,” she said. “They don’t have to tell us any circumstances. It’s purely a community outreach … We really want to minister to the whole person.”
Oftentimes the call to deliver a meal doesn’t come from the person in need. McVay said it’s a symptom of society’s need that many don’t wish to ask for help.
But parents or friends call. Neighbors call. Concerned residents call. And the church delivers the meals, no questions asked.
Each meal is delivered by volunteers who give not only hot food, but information on Memorial Baptist Church’s ministries.
Each meal comes with a card that can be mailed or returned to the church.
“If there’s a need other than food that needs to be met, we will try to address that,” McVay said.
Back at the church, volunteers can seat as many as 250 people at a time.
Out on the roads, close to 40 teams will be delivering food. The effort draws the community together.
In addition to Memorial Baptist’s members, volunteers have come from Franklin Heights Baptist Church and Parkwood Baptist in recent years. Members of those churches are helping to prepare yams and green beans.
The logistics involved with preparing such a large meal are astounding.
The turkey is cooked at the church; ham is purchased pre-cooked and heated.
“Our young adult Sunday school class prepared 2,200 brownies last week,” McVay said. “We froze them and we’ll be thawing them and sending those along with the meals.”
The volunteers give their time and effort to make the meal a success. And McVay said the experience is touching.
“There are a lot of stories, tremendous stories,” McVay said.
Some people have received the Thanksgiving meal each year since the ministry was started.
Some of the calls are touching.
“We had a lady who called the year before last and said that the meal was one of the last meals her mother had been served,” McVay said. The woman had passed away just a couple of days after Thanksgiving.
Both McQueen and McVay spoke of the togetherness and sense of community the meal brings to those who help as well as those who receive the gift of food.
Families turn out on Thanksgiving morning to work – parents and children together – on boxing up meals and finishing last-minute preparation.
“We get calls just about daily from people who’ve heard about it, some who read (newspaper) articles and are just asking, ‘Can we help?’” McVay said.
“It’s so rewarding. You walk out feeling so much better, truly receiving a blessing for what you’re doing.”
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Rowan Regional
Dr. Paul Capito at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury is the first physician in the state of North Carolina to treat patients using a device recently approved by the FDA that clears away and removes potentially deadly artery clogging plaque in leg arteries for those suffering from peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is a chronic condition that affects nearly 12 million Americans and occurs when plaque builds up on the inside walls of blood vessels, causing a blockage of blood flow to the extremities, and is often associated with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and aging. It often leads to amputation.
“The procedure went very well,” said Capito, an interventional radiologist at RRMC who specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments that provide an alternative to open surgical procedures. “Technology in the medical field is always changing, and we like to be on the leading edge of technology that assures the best outcomes for our patients,” he said.
The Jetstream Pathway PV Atherectomy System is the first on the market capable of treating an entire spectrum of disease found in the PAD patient, including hard and soft plaque, calcium, thrombus and fibrotic lesions with consistent clinical results.
The Jetstream catheter is equipped with tiny rotating blades and a vacuum that cuts through accumulated plaque in the arteries of the legs and then vacuums away the debris left behind. This treatment has the potential to reduce procedure time and minimize vessel trauma, which can mean fewer complications for patients. Removing the plaque that has been cut loose also minimizes the potential for that plaque to cause another blockage.
“This treatment represents an innovative and minimally invasive solution to clear blockages in the peripheral arteries, restoring blood flow and effectively treating the disease without surgery,” according to Capito.
PAD usually affects adults from age 60 and older, but patients can be younger. Further, while people with elevated cholesterol, smokers or those with a history of heart disease can develop PAD, many people do not realize they have blocked arteries. Unfortunately, despite the large number of sufferers, traditionally invasive treatments for PAD, such as bypass surgery, coupled with a lack of consumer education, means that PAD is responsible for more than 150,000 leg amputations each year and only about 400,000 patients receive the endovascular intervention in the lower limbs they need. In addition, many patients are poor surgical candidates for whom surgery can be life threatening.
Jetstream Pathway PV Atherectomy System offers an alternative for patients looking for the benefits of a minimally invasive treatment option, including faster recovery and decreased systemic complications.
Rowan Regional Medical Center, affiliated with Novant Health, is a private, not-for-profit acute care hospital based in Salisbury with over 150 active physicians representing more than 35 medical specialties.
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A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will arrive Dec. 13, to examine all aspects of the Kannapolis Police Department, including policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.
Verification by the team that Kannapolis Police Department meets the commission’s standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation, a mark of of law enforcement professional excellence.
As part of the on-site assessment, department employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Dec. 15, a Monday, at 7 p.m. at the Kannapolis Train Station, 201 S. Main St.
If for some reason an individual is unable to attend the public information session but would still like to talk to the assessment team, he or she may do so by telephone. The public may call 704-920-4060 on Dec. 15 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the commission’s standards.
A copy of the standards is available at the Kannapolis Police Department. The department’s contact for additional information is Tonya K. Wilhelm at 704-920-4013.
Citizens also can make written comments about the Police Department’s ability to meet accreditation standards. The commission asks citizens to mail comments to Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, 10306 Eaton Place, Suite 320, Fairfax, VA 22030-2201.
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The Kannapolis Fire Department, the American Red Cross, the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Concord Fire & Life Safety Department are working together this holiday season to help citizens ensure that their Christmas trees are safe.
“While beautiful, live Christmas trees can be dangerous,” Maria Bostian, the Kannapolis Fire Department’s public education specialist, said in a press release. “A live Christmas tree that is not properly cared for can become a dangerous fire hazard.”
When purchasing an evergreen this year, residents will find Christmas Tree Safety Cards made available from the four local safety agencies.
To help ensure that your holiday is a safe, happy one, the agencies suggest that people follow these rules on Christmas tree selection and care:
• Use caution when purchasing your tree. Don’t buy a tree that is dry and/or dropping needles.
• Tress should be placed in sturdy tree stands designed not to tip over. These stands should hold a gallon or more of water, and someone should be responsible for adding water daily.
• Place trees in a manner so that they do not block any exits.
• Place trees at least three feet (one meter) away from heat sources, including fire places, radiators and portable space heaters.
• Never decorate a tree with lit candles. Keep candles away from decorations and other materials that could easily catch on fire.
• Check lights and cords for broken bulbs and frayed wiring.
• Only use lights that have the approval of a testing laboratory.
• Overloaded circuits will increase the risk of fire.
• Unplug Christmas lights when leaving home and/or going to bed.
• Remove trees from your home promptly after Christmas and recycle them.
• Dried-out trees are highly flammable and should not be left in a house or garage or placed against the house.
For additional holiday safety information contact your local fire department or the Cabarrus County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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KANNAPOLIS — Looking for new ways to interact with the public, the city has launched its own Facebook page.
The new Web page is part of “continued efforts to make communication with residents, businesses and potential newcomers as meaningful as possible,” according to Karen Whichard, the city’s communications director.
The city’s page will include events, news and other items of interest related to the various functions performed by the city. Users of facebook.com can search for “Kannapolis, NC,” to make a friend request and join the city’s network.
“What we are finding in general in the public relations arena is that social networking sites like Facebook are becoming increasingly important as a part of an overall communications strategy,” said Karen Whichard, communications director for Kannapolis. “Facebook will allow us to continue to find ways to establish two-way communication and interaction with stakeholders.”
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The Kannapolis Police Department has charged 33-year-old Taj Maurice Pittman, 1723 Merriman Ave., with robbery.
He was arrested Nov. 21.
Other arrests and incidents reported by the Police Department include:
Arrests
• Timothy Jacob Hess, 6111 Blue Ridge Drive; aggravated assault; $1,000 bond; Nov. 17.
• James Herndon, 449 Village Park Drive; driving left of center, driving while impaired, driving while license revoked; $3,000 bond; Nov. 17.
• Melissa Dawn Vanbuskirk, 251 Parkwood Road; parole and probation violations; $7,500 bond; Nov. 17.
• Carlos Lee, 726 Pine Street; simple assault; Nov. 17.
• Justin D. Wallace, 924 Haley St.; burglary, forcible entry; $3,000 bond; Nov. 18.
• Carolyn Johnson, 821 S. Main St.; driving while impaired, driving left of center; $5,000 bond; Nov. 18.
• Martin Lee Reid, 2276 Knowles St.; trespassing, simple physical assault; $10,000 bond; Nov. 18.
• Danielle Burden, 2601 Craig Ave.; worthless check; Nov. 18.
• Daniel James Richardson, 2603 Planners Ave.; driving while license revoked, other traffic; $1,000 bond; Nov. 18.
• Micah Elishah Gray, 6108 Charlie Walker Road; fictitious tag, no insurance; $231 bond; Nov. 20.
• Michael Johnson, 1533 Summit Ridge Lane; aggravated assault, simple assault, interfering with emergency communication; Nov. 21.
• Gregory Mark Brown, 338 Courtland Drive; criminal damage to property, failure to pay child support; $700 bond; Nov. 18.
• Jafari Brian Johnson, 19, 202 Carwen Court; failure to appear on previous charge; Nov. 21.
• Roger Ladda, 24, 4304 Waterford Valley Drive; failure to appear on charge of driving while license revoked; Nov. 21.
• Duane Barbour, 45, 1731 Hampton Forest Drive; trespassing; Nov. 21.
• Michelle Marcella Davis, 17, 3016 Rush Ave.; fictitious tag, no operator’s license, possessing/concealing stolen property, rear lights out, no inspection; Nov. 22.
• Steven Douglas Helms, 37, 905 Grace Ave.; contempt of court; Nov. 23.
• Daniel Mauro Garcia-Morales, 26, 939 Airline Drive; driving while impaired, no operator’s license, driving left of center; Nov. 23.
• Adrian Madonus Jackson, 26, 628B Oval St.; drunk and disruptive, trespassing, resisting, obstructing and delaying an officer; Nov. 23.
• Ray Cavallaro, 47, 5250 Isenhour Ave.; driving while license revoked, expired inspection; Nov. 23.
• Raymond Knox, 46, 6340 Lake Forest Road; worthless check ($40.41); Nov. 23.
• Crystal Autry, 28, 716 Robin Ave.; worthless check ($89.43); Nov. 23.
• Cynthia Martin, 38, 2902 Linker Ave.; worthless check (three charges for $34.28, $25 and $36.33); Nov. 23.
• Antwan Rashawn Haynie, 18, 373 Settlers Ridge Drive; disorderly conduct, possessing/concealing weapon; Nov. 24.
• Anthony Haynie, 19, 713 Rainbow Drive; disorderly conduct, resisting, obstructing and delaying an officer, contempt of court; $2,000 bond; Nov. 24.
Incidents
• On Nov. 17, Audrey Goodman, 42, reported someone entered her vehicle through an unlocked door.
• On Nov. 17, Orawan Bailey, 54, reported household items removed from his storage building.
• On Nov. 17, Christy Wheeler, 25, reported someone used her Social Security number for work.
• On Nov. 17, Donnie Melton, 49, reported someone entered and removed property without permission.
• On Nov. 18, Priscilla Brown, 47, reported her purse was removed from an unlocked car.
• On Nov. 18, Margaret Gibson, 58, reported her car was used without permission.
• On Nov. 18, Citi Mortgage Inc. reported four windows broken by unknown persons.
• On Nov. 20, Rebecca Hazen, 50, reported someone removed blank checks from her residence.
• On Nov. 20, Kenneth Morgan, 23, reported someone removed a key under the seat of his vehicle and stole it.
• On Nov. 20, Mary Garmon, 68, reported prescription medication had been stolen.
• On Nov. 20, John Rogers, 63, reported someone kicked in the front door of his home.
• On Nov. 20, Carpet Connection reported someone had passed a worthless check.
• On Nov. 20, D.R. Horton reported someone entered his home through the garage and removed appliances.
• On Nov. 20, Julio Garcia reported someone had taken his vehicle for a test drive and never returned.
• On Nov. 20, Jose Moreno reported someone stole his vehicle from a church parking lot.
• On Nov. 21, Dionysia Paul reported someone took currency without permission.
• On Nov. 21, Super Target reported someone attempted to leave the store without paying for goods.
• On Nov. 21, Christopher Russell reported someone gained entry to his garage by prying open the door.
• On Nov. 21, Latisha Massey reported someone pointed a firearm at her.
• On Nov. 22, Auto Spa reported someone pried open the rear door of the business.
• On Nov. 22, Day’s Inn reported someone stole a TV and microwave from the motel.
• On Nov. 22, Atlantic American Properties reported someone attempted to enter a residence by breaking a window.
• On Nov. 23, Shannon Jordan reported someone was on Jordan’s property after being told to stay away.
• On Nov. 23, James Golden reported someone stole his four-wheeler from his back yard.
• On Nov. 23, Donie Eudy reported someone took money without permission.
• On Nov. 23, Christopher Morgan reported someone took his checkbook without permission.
• Nov. 21, James Lies reported someone broke the back glass of his car and removed items.
Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office
The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests and incidents:
Arrests
• Julius Nyrere Little, 43, 5508 Hammermill Drive, Harrisburg; felonious worthless checks, obtaining property by false pretense; $500 bond; Nov. 17; Deputy Klinglesmith.
• Carl Norman Smith II, 45, 2820 Buffalo Hills Drive, Concord; assault on a female; $3,000 bond; Nov. 17; Deputy Thomas.
• Gary Isaac Barron, 36, 1 Mayfield Road, Morrisville, Pa.; driving while license revoked, no insurance, fictitious tag, failure to register vehicle with Department of Motor Vehicles, stop sign violation; $1,000 bond; Nov. 17; Klinglesmith.
• Gregory Mark Brown II, 26, 338 Courtland Court, Kannapolis; failure to appear on nonsupport of child order (Iredell County); $200 bond; Nov. 17; Deputy Berg.
• Bobby Dean Coffey, 44, 37116 Cooper Road, Norwood; failure to appear on charges of driving while license revoked and fictitious tag; $385 bond; Nov. 17; Deputy Troutman.
• Jerry Eugene Sutton Jr, 3241 Lakeland Road, Concord; failure to appear on injury to personal property charge; Nov. 17; Deputy Burchette.
• Vickie Nicole Howell, 501 E. Eighth St., Charlotte, failure to appear on driving while license revoked charge; $500 bond; Nov. 17; Deputy McGraw.
• Leroy Peterson, 128 St. Charles Ave., Concord; failure to appear on nonsupport of child order; $1,083.35 bond; Nov. 17; Burchette.
• Jorge Montes, 36, 1249 Country View Drive, Concord; failure to appear on driving while impaired charge; $301 bond; Nov. 19; Burchette.
• Harold A. Taylor, 49, 481 Pine Grove Church Road, Concord; assault with a deadly weapon; $500 bond; Nov. 19; Deputy Hale.
• Bobby Earl Crayton, 45, 804 Kentucky St., Concord; failure to appear on nonsupport of child order (Rowan County); $809 bond; Nov. 19; Deputy Brown.
• James Humphrey Davis, 50, 8601 Robinson Church Road, Harrisburg; driving while impaired, resisting, obstructing and delaying an officer, failure to burn headlight on a bicycle at night; Nov. 19; Deputy Joyner.
• Mearl J. Hunt, 32, 3101 Cold Springs Road, Concord; driving while impaired, driving while license revoked, driving left of center; $500 bond; Nov. 20; Deputy Logan.
• Stacey N. Uren, 75, 509 Cadillac St., Kannapolis; failure to appear on charges of larceny, vehicle registration violation and operating vehicle with no insurance; $2,500 bond; Nov. 20; Burchette.
• Michael Anthony Ingram, 49, 1596 Barringer St., Mount Pleasant; failure to appear on charges of communicating threats and assault with a deadly weapon; $500 bond; Nov. 20; Elliott.
• Samantha Wagner, 20, 2952 Lane St., Kannapolis; unauthorized use of motor vehicle; Nov. 20; Burchette.
• Garnetta Frost, 46, 2772 Farm Pond Road, Concord; simple assault; Nov. 20; Deputy Moreau.
• Larry D. Burgess, 40, 232 Glenn St., Concord; driving while license revoked; Nov. 20; Moreau.
Incidents
• On Nov. 17, Stephen Arthur Flanders, of C&S Auto, 12014 University City Blvd., Harrisburg, reported someone broke into the business between Nov. 16 and Nov. 17, causing $1,100 in damages. Klinglesmith.
• On Nov. 17, Michelle Chen, of Chong Chin Chinese Restaurant, 4232 N.C. 49 S., Harrisburg, reported someone broke into the business between Nov. 16 and Nov. 17, causing $800 in damages. Klinglesmith.
• On Nov. 17, Larry Ball, of Oldcastle Precast, 4905 Stough Road, Concord, reported someone cut a fence to the business between Nov. 14 and Nov. 17, causing $100 in damages. Deputy Whitley.
• On Nov. 17, Debbie Ann Burlew, 10367 Archer Road, Davidson, reported someone forced his or her way into Burlew’s home and took $9,600 in items. Moreau.
• On Nov. 17, Ellen Beige, 1373 Rolling Hills Court, Concord, reported someone used her financial information to make charges. Thomas.
• On Nov. 17, Michael Charles Ruiz, 774 Crestmont Drive, Concord, reported someone entered his unlocked vehicle and took $1,480 in items. Thomas.
• On Nov. 18, Sheldon Durand Flecter, 43, 7245 Empire Drive, Mount Pleasant, reported someone opened a Kohl’s account in his name between May 1 and Nov. 1 and made purchases of $1,787. Deputy Christie.
• On Nov. 19, Stephanie McAnauss, 312 Jetton St., Davidson, reported someone caused $650 in damage to her mobile home between Nov. 13 and 18. Whitley.
• On Nov. 19, Nelson Godwin, 32, owner of Mount Pleasant Barber Shop, reported someone entered the business between Nov. 18 and 19 and took an empty cash box. Deputy Beardon.
• On Nov. 20, Lauren H. Elliott, 34, of The Dance Trap Dance Studio, reported someone forced entry into the business between Nov. 19 and 20 and removed items. Total loss estimated at $335. Deputy Rodriguez.
• On Nov. 20, Jamie D. Haigler, 37, 6600 Barrier Store Road, Mount Pleasant, reported someone forced entry into his home, causing $400 in damage, but did not remove items. Deputy Brown.
• On Nov. 20, Mary S. Hyde, 51, 5037 Lonnie Bascom Circle, Concord, reported someone forced entry into her vehicle between Nov. 15 and 16 and took $600 in items. Moreau.
• On Nov. 20, Kimberly R. Moore, 20, 8207 Buckingham Lane, Harrisburg, reported someone entered an unsecured vehicle belonging to Anna J. Potts between Nov. 19 and 20 and removed $45 in items. Moreau.
• On Nov. 20, Vanessa R. Umbriac, 23, 7206 Steamhaven Drive, Harrisburg, reported someone forced entry to her vehicle and removed items. Total estimated loss of $400. Deputy Gue.
• Bonnie Lovins, of HMB Inc, reported someone caused $40 in damage to the residence at 1153 Danbrook Drive between Nov. 10 and 20. Deputy Blakely.
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Santa Claus will visit the Kannapolis Branch of the Cabarrus County Public Library on Dec. 12, a Frday, from 2-4 p.m. The staff plans a craft and a reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” every 30 minutes. Parents are welcome to take pictures.
For more information, call Ginger Russell or Kathy Carrico in the Children’s Room, 704-920-1180. The Kannapolis Branch library is located at 850 Mountain St.
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Terry Faulkner
KANNAPOLIS — Terry Wayne Faulkner, 57, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast.
Born Jan. 24, 1951, he was the son of the late Elwood and Lois Johnson Faulkner. He was a 18-year veteran of the Kannapolis Police Department and worked in construction.
Survivors include wife Terry Lynn Peacock Faulkner; daughters Erica Loftis, Landis, Dawn Payne, Kannapolis, Shawn DeNicholas, Lake Wylie, S.C.; son Todd DeNicholas, Salisbury; sister Denise F. Adkins, Burlington; and seven grandchildren.
A service was held Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Chuck Overcash.
Memorials: Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church, 4225 Vincent St., Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Charles Rush
KANNAPOLIS — Charles Elsie Rush, 87, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at his residence.
Born July 29, 1919, he was the son of the late Charles Emerson Rush and Lizzie Baldwin Rush. He spent his life in road construction.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Green Rush.
Survivors include daughters Peggy Huskins, Huntersville, Brenda Willoughby, Stanley, Norma Horney, Bessemer City, Priscilla Rush, Kannapolis, Elsie Lee Loudermelt, Jonas Ridge, Tonja Baheri, Huntersville; son Phillip Rush, Huntersville; sisters Mildred Treece and Sallie Rush, Candor; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren.
A service was held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Raymer Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Billy Willoughby and the Rev. Ralph Carver. Interment, Forest Lawn West.
Charles Edwards
KANNAPOLIS — Charles Edward Edwards, 74, Kannapolis, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast.
Mr. Edwards was born Aug. 29, 1934, in Darlington, S.C., the son of the late Britt and Nettie Davis Edwards.
His wife, Hazel Virginia Cross Edwards, died in June 1996; a son, Donald C. Edwards, also preceded him in death.
Survivors include son Billy Joe Edwards, Kannapolis; daughter Faye Edwards Bacon, Kannapolis, six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Services were Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Victory Temple, where Mr. Edwards was a member, conducted by the Rev. Gary Posey and the Rev. Terry Martin. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.
Memorials: Victory Temple, P.O. Box 797, Concord, NC 28026.
Lady’s Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Edwards family.
Rudd Farrington
CHINA GROVE — Rudd James Farrington, 85, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Britthaven of Charlotte.
Born June 25, 1923, he was a son of the late John and Melinda “Cordie” Osborne Farrington. He was co-owner of Farrington Brothers Lumber Co., and a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 389th AAA.
Survivors include wife Juanita Branham Farrington; sons Jim and Mike Farrington, both of China Grove; sisters Marie Lambert, Salisbury, and Johnsie Earnhardt, Concord; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A service was held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Wilkinson Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Mary Hatley. Burial with military rites, Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Laurel Springs.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association, Charlotte Office, 222 Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Jimmie Allman
MOUNT PLEASANT — Jimmie Mack Allman, 76, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast.
Born Jan. 31, 1932, he was a son of the late Mack Wilson Allman and Winnie Tucker Rinehardt. He retired from Howard Electric and Tri Electric after more than 40 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jones Allman, and sons Jimmie Allman and Frankie Allman.
Survivors include daughters Mary Benton, Mount Pleasant, and Grace Whitaker, Kannapolis; sons Johnnie Allman, Salisbury, and Jerry Allman, Concord; sisters June Allman, Gastonia, and Libby Motley, Concord; brothers Dave Allman and Donnie Rinehardt, both of Mount Pleasant; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A service was held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Mitchell Wilson.
Memorials: Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Gordon Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Walter Barnhardt Jr.
CONCORD — Walter J. Barnhardt Jr. 75, Irish Potato Road, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Big Elm Nursing Center.
Born Sept. 15, 1933, he was the son of the late Walter J. Barnhardt Sr. and Carrie Elizabeth Blackwelder Barnhardt. He was a retired truck driver for Overnite Transportation. After retirement, he was a dog catcher for the city of Concord.
Survivors include his wife, Iris Smith Barnhardt; sons Ronnie Barnhardt, Mount Gilead, and David Barnhardt, Concord; siblings James Thomas Barnhardt, Agnes Trombello, and Cecila Aube, all of Concord; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A service was held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Cold Springs United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Mary Hatley. Burial, church cemetery.
Memorials: Cold Springs United Methodist Church, Building or Cemetery Fund, 2550 Cold Springs Road, Concord, NC 28025
Gordon Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Richard Creason
CONCORD — Richard Arthur Creason, 53, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at his home.
Born Oct. 2, 1955, he was the son of Joan Fletcher Creason and the late Charles Francis Creason. He was a master carpenter.
In addition to his mother, survivors include daughters Amanda Bunn, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Brandy Jackson, Springfield, Mo.; sisters Kathleen Stephen, Cressona, Penn., Lorraine Tyson, Concord, and Mary Evelyn Stofan, Joliet, Ill.; and two grandchildren.
A service was held Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, in Kannapolis. Burial will be at a later date.
Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, c/o Cancer Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Richard Creason
CONCORD — Richard Arthur Creason, 53, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at his home.
Born Oct. 2, 1955, he was the son of Joan Fletcher Creason and the late Charles Francis Creason. He was a master carpenter.
In addition to his mother, survivors include daughters Amanda Bunn, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Brandy Jackson, Springfield, Mo.; sisters Kathleen Stephen, Cressona, Penn., Lorraine Tyson, Concord, and Mary Evelyn Stofan, Joliet, Ill.; and two grandchildren.
A service was held Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, in Kannapolis. Burial will be at a later date.
Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, c/o Cancer Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Kyra Curlee
CONCORD — Kyra Ann Michelle Curlee, infant, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast. She was the daughter of Miles Alexander and Amanda G. Smith Curlee.
In addition to her parents, survivors include brother Pheonix Sean Adycus Smith, of the home; grandparents Tommy and Angela Houston, Lincolnton, Shirley Oxendine, Red Springs, Michael and Pam Curlee, Concord, and Johnny Smith, Louisville, Ky.; great-grandparents Bill and Deborah Sutton, Concord, and Bill and Sybil Barnes, Concord.
A service was held Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Universal House of Prayer, conducted the Rev. Johnny Whittington. Hartsell Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Jack Spears
CONCORD — Jack Cheshire Spears, 67, Concord, died at his residence Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
Born Jan. 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Wade H. and Johnsie Boger Spears.
He was a pipefitter with Crawford Sprinkler and later Fire Protection Services.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hope Spears.
Survivors include daughter Ann S.White, Kannapolis; son Jack T. Spears, Concord; sisters Janice Higby, McAdenville, and Gayla Spears, Concord; and four grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at West Concord Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Marty Payton.
Memorials: Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081; Anawalt West Virginia Children’s Mission, c/o Broadus Baptist Church, 59 Green St., Concord, NC 28027; or Charity Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 2420 Brantley Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083.
Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Carl Miller
KANNAPOLIS — Carl C. Miller, 89, 326 E. 20th St., died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Hugh Chatham Hospital in Elkin.
Born June 13, 1919, he was the son of the late Calvin and Etta Greer Miller. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and retired from Cannon Mills Plant 4 Weave Room in 1982, after 25 years of service. He had also worked as a security guard for Wackenhut Security for 15 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gray Sturgill Miller.
Survivors include daughter Patricia Combs, North Wilkesboro; sons Buddy and Randy Miller, both of Kannapolis; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A service was held Monday, Nov. 24, 2208, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Jack Miller and the Rev. Steve Sexton. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.
Memorials: Gideons International, P.O. Box 52, Kannapolis, NC 28082 or Cornerstone Baptist Church, P.O. Box 656, Kannapolis, NC 28082.
Robert Funderburk
LANDIS — Robert Ray “Bob” and “Bird” Funderburk, 67, 206 Skycrest Drive, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast, Concord.
He was born Sept. 4, 1941, to Mrs. Leo F. Hillman. He was a 1959 graduate of Aggrey Memorial High School, Landis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Yellow Freight.
He was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board, was a past member of the Men’s Choir and a member of the Men’s Fellowship. He was a member of J.C. Price American Legion Post 107 and a past member of the Pride of Salisbury.
Survivors include wife Patricia Leach Funderburk; sons Jerry Boger Jr., Concord, and SPEC Channing Boger, Fort Kalsu, Iraq; daughter Candice Boger, China Grove; sister Olivia Young-Houston, Kannapolis; brothers John Wesley Rankin, Salisbury, and Wayne Whitfield, Asheville; cousins reared as sisters, Ruthie Norman, Landis, Judith Cowan, Gail Funderburke and Robin Taylor, all of Kannapolis.
Services were Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Rose Hill Baptist Church, Kannapolis. the Rev. Keith Gaston Jr., will officiate. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park, Concord. Military rites by Rowan Veterans Council.
Hairston Funeral Home is serving the family.
Ginny Aberle
CONCORD — Ginny Aberle, 83, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Hospice House of Cabarrus County.
Born May 5, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John Glass and Thelma Virginia Mills. She lived in Concord from 1960 until 2008 when she moved to The Pines in Davidson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Brown Aberle.
Survivors include her children, Melissa Johnson, Powhatan, Va.; Tom Aberle, Wilmington; Wendy Trott, Bangkok, Thailand; Susan Lemmond, Monroe; Liz Propst, Arden; sister Shirley Mills Wilson, Pompano Beach, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A service was held Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at All Saints Episcopal Church.
Memorials: Cooperative Christian Ministry, 246 Country Club Drive N.E., Concord, NC 28025, or donor’s choice.
Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Betty Chastain
LANDIS — Betty Byrd Chastain, 67, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast, Concord, after six weeks of declining health.
She was born April 17, 1941, in Cabarrus County, daughter to the late William “Bill” Byrd and Bessie Collins Byrd.
She was employed by the former Cannon Mills Co. for 30 years. She enjoyed raising horses and trail riding.
She was a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband of almost 52 years, Luther “Junior” Chastain; sons Craig Chastain, Landis, and Tim Chastain, China Grove; and one granddaughter.
Services were Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, conducted by the Rev. L.J. Mills. Burial, Green Lawn Cemetery, China Grove.
Mark Randy Story
SALISBURY — Mark Randy Story Sr., 55, 527 Maupin Ave., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at his home.
Born Oct. 24, 1953, in Cabarrus County, Mr. Story was a son of the late Brice Story Sr., and Pat Hallman Story Rose. He had been employed in the construction industry.
Survivors include his wife, Antoinette Liljedahl Story, Kannapolis; daughter Tabatha Jean Story, Kannapolis; son Mark Randy Story Jr., Kannapolis; brothers Melvin Story, Virginia, Ralph Story, Concord, Brice Story Jr., Kansas and Paul Story, Chapel Hill; sister Lugenia Osborne, Mooresville; and three grandchildren.
Services were Friday at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Drive, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Walter Alexander
SALISBURY — Walter M. Alexander Sr., 94, 718 S. Ellis St., died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Alexander was born on Sept. 11, 1914, in Charlotte, a son of the late James and Martha Johnson Alexander.
He was educated in the Salisbury City Schools and graduated from J.C. Price High School. He retired as a chef from Southern Railway.
A lifelong member of Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church, he was a Father of the Church. He was a trustee, in the Men’s Booster Club and a Life Members Council Patron. He had served as a Preacher Steward, Usher Board member and on the kitchen committee. The church awarded for more than 50 years of service in 2001.
He was a member of Price Memorial Lodgeof Free & Accepted Masons, the West End Senior Citizens Club and was inducted in the J.C. Price High School Athletic Hall of Fame on June 16, 2004.
His wife, Dora Witt Alexander, died March 1, 2003.
Survivors include son Walter M. Alexander Jr., Salisbury; daughters Angelia A. Hunter, Kannapolis, Ingrid A. Witherspoon, Frances A. Ingram and Betty A. Sasser, all of Salisbury; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials: Moore’s Chapel AME Zion Church Capital Campaign Fund, P.O. Box 545, Salisbury, NC 28145-0545.
Mitchell & Fair Funeral Service is serving the Alexander family.
Robert Goforth
KANNAPOLIS — Robert Lester Goforth III, 50, 407 Goldston St., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008.
Born Jan. 26, 1958, he was the son of Helen Gentry Goforth of Concord and the late Robert Lester Goforth Jr. He was a heavy equipment operator for Thomas Grading Co. in Charlotte.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Diane White Goforth; sons Jason Robert and Robert Devon Goforth; daughter Courtney Gray; brothers Rick Goforth, Lexington and Ronnie Goforth, Concord; and two grandchildren.
A service was held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Terry Bowen.
Whitley’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Billie Hollar
LANDIS — Billie Gregory Hollar, 70, Landis, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Hospice House.
Born Oct. 21, 1938, in Cabarrus County, Mrs. Hollar was the daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Lipe Gregory. She previously worked as a pharmacy technician at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, now Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast. She was a member of North Kannapolis Wesleyan Church.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Howard Bailey Hollar Jr.; son Thomas B. Hollar, China Grove; sister Joyce Wagner, Kannapolis; and two grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at North Kannapolis Wesleyan Church, conducted by the Rev. Steve Beam. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.
Memorials: North Kannapolis Wesleyan Church, 314 W. 12th St., Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Lady’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Steven Anderson
KANNAPOLIS — L. Steven Anderson Jr., 34, 1218 Bethpage Road, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast.
Born July 12, 1974, he was the son of Larry and Sylvia Payne Anderson of Kannapolis. He was a 1992 graduate of A.L. Brown High School and graduated from UNC-Charlotte in 1996. He had worked for Prentice Hall Publishing and was a former instructor in the automotive department at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury. He was a member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, include brother Todd Anderson, Concord; and grandmother Mary Lowder Payne, Kannapolis.
A service was held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church conducted by the Rev. Richard Rhoades. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.
Memorials: Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, 101 Vance St., Kannapolis, NC 28081, c/o Building Fund.
Whitley’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.
James Lisenby
KANNAPOLIS — James Henry Lisenby, 86, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at his home.
Born Nov. 12, 1922, he was the son of the late John Travis and Elizabeth Talbert Lisenby. He retired from the sheet bleachery of Cannon Mills. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he had was an elder, deacon, and Sunday school superintendent. He also helped prepare meals for the church’s Wednesday luncheon.
Survivors include wife Elizabeth Howell Lisenby; daughter Kathryn L. Perry, Rock Hill, S.C.; son Ronald J. Lisenby, Kannapolis; sister Rosie L. Cumbee, Mount Pleasant, S.C.; brothers John T. Lisenby Jr., Reno, Nev., and Leonard L. Lisenby, Pinopolis, S.C.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A service was held Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Lady’s Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. Joe Crawford, Dr. Douglas Mize and the Rev. Don Mason. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.
Memorials: Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
Marion Kelly Mills
CHINA GROVE — Marion Kelly Mills, 76, 415 Pamela St., died Nov. 19, 2008, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast, Concord.
Born June 6, 1932, in Chesterfield, S.C., Mr. Mills was the son of the late Carrie Jackson and Lester L. Mills. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Korean War. He retired as a truck driver with Carolina Freight and attended Phaniels Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Taylor Mills; son Michael K. Mills, Salisbury; daughter Sonja M. Hartley, Rockwell; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers L.J. Mills, Charlotte and C.L. Mills, Richfield; sisters Margie Lewis, Kannapolis and Brenda Brinson, Rockwell.
Services were Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, with the Rev. Michael Taylor and the Rev. L.J. Mills officiating. Burial, Sunset Cemetery in Kannapolis.
Robert J. Brawley
SALISBURY — The Rev. Robert J. Brawley, 72, formerly of 211 Ridge Ave., died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at The Laurels of Salisbury.
Born Feb. 14, 1936, in Mooresville, he was the son of the late Walter Brawley and Glendora Rhyne Clark. Educated in the public schools of Rowan County, he received his diploma from the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He received his bachelor of theology and master of theology from Andersonville Baptist Seminary in Georgia; a bachelor of arts in theology from Cornerstone University and Seminary; and was a doctorate student at Andersonville Baptist Seminary.
He retired as a self-employed truck driver and was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include son Tony A. Brawley, Kannapolis; stepson Tress Foster, Kannapolis; daughters Sabrena Brawley, Atlanta, Ga., Barbara Gaither, Fayetteville, Wynola Hawkins and Kim Brawley, Salisbury; brother Hubert Brawley, Salisbury; sister Ethel Mattison, Salisbury; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services were Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Clary Phelps. Burial, National Cemetery Annex, Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury.
Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.
Harold Logan
MATTHEWS — Harold Graham Logan, 91, Carrington Place, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008.
Born in Gastonia, he was the son of the late George Herndon and Alma Westbrook Logan. He retired in 1979 from Associated Grocers (AGM) and was a former general manager of Independent Wholesale Grocers in Kannapolis. After retirement, he owned and operated Logan’s Magnetic Sign Co.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Maulden Logan, and daughter Dona Wachtler.
Survivors include daughters Saundra Milner of Clearwater, Fla., and Martha Hood, Matthews; sister Betty Logan, Charlotte; and eight grandchildren.
A service was held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, conducted by the Rev. Brenda Newman. Burial, Green Lawn Cemetery, China Grove.
Memorials: Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 301 Mount Olivet Road, Concord, NC 28025.
Betty Lovell
KANNAPOLIS — Betty Ruth Newton Lovell, 75, 706 Hazel Ave., died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born July 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Mary Deering Newton. She was a homemaker and member of Christian Fellowship Church.
Survivors include her husband, Elwood Lovell; daughter Susan Horton, Concord; brothers Albert and J.B. Newton, both of Concord; sisters Helen Gunnerson, Moline, Ill., and Ruby Savastano, Paterson, N.J.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren.
A service was held Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Hartsell Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Tim Newton. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Concord.
Memorials: Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Flonnie Preslar
CONCORD — Flonnie Irene Burgess Preslar, 77, 82 Lowe Ave., died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008.
Born April 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James Elis and Verda Green Burgess. She was educated in Cabarrus County schools and retired in 1970 from Shannon Hosiery Mill. She was a member of Mount Zion Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Preslar, and a daughter.
Survivors include sister Maudie Ramsey, Kannapolis; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A service was held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Everett Cox. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.
Memorials: Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Mary Ruth Barber
MOORESVILLE — Mary Ruth Barber, 85, Mooresville, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury.
Ms. Barber was born Aug. 2, 1923, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Joseph Graham and Mary Elizabeth Turner Barber.
She was a graduate of China Grove High School. She was employed by Cascade Mills and Draymore Manufacturing and was a member of Thyatira Presbyterian Church.
Ms. Barber is survived by brothers Bob and Tom Barber.
Services were Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Thyatira Presbyterian Church with Rev. Sandra Kern officiating. Burial, church cemetery.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Barber family.
Ethel McDonald
CONCORD — Ethel Louise Dorton McDonald, 87, 5301 Flowes Store Road, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Born March 3, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John David Dorton and Rettie Bell Hathcock Dorton. She was a homemaker and a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She graduated from Bethel High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1945.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jock Dorton McDonald.
Survivors include her husband, Banks Hazel McDonald; daughter Deloris “Dee” McDonald Almond, Concord; brother Lewis Dorton, Midland; and two grandchildren.
A service was held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial, Oak Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials: Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Doris Love
MIDLAND — Doris Elaine Love, 43, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews.
Born Dec. 9, 1964, she was the daughter of Emma Washington Cunningham.
Survivors include her husband, Sedrick Love, Locust; father Bobby Ray Mobley, Kannapolis; mother and stepfather, Emma Lee and Frank Cunningham, Midland; daughters Kimberly and Cedricka Love, both of Concord; brothers Terry Washington, Concord, and Bobby Ray Mobley Jr., Kannapolis; sister Pernita Hampton, Concord; grandmother Marjorie Moser and step-grandfather Frank Moser, Midland; and four grandchildren.
A service was held Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Hartsell Funeral Home, conducted by Doug Fincher.
Vernie Frederick
SALISBURY — Vernie Gaines Frederick, 78, Salisbury, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Select Specialty Hospital, Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem.
Mrs. Frederick was born May 27, 1930, in Stokes County. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Dewey and Cora Lee Mabe Gaines.
She was educated in the Rowan County schools and was of the Baptist faith. She was employed by Linn-Corriher Mills, Cone Mills, and retired from Cartex Mills after 20 years of service.
Mrs. Frederick was preceded in death by her husband, George Norfleet Frederick, on April 8, 1980.
Survivors include her children, Sarah Lee Frederick, Winston-Salem, Alice F. Hanks, Gastonia; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; sister Frances Black, Landis; brothers Tim Gaines. Kannapolis, Forrest Gaines. China Grove and Dewey Gaines. White Springs, Fla.
Services were Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Summersett Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Robert M. Lewis, officiating. Burial, Chestnut Hill Cemetery.
Memorials: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 4390, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 or American Cancer Society, Rowan Relay for Life, 6000 Fairview Drive, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lois Troutman
CONCORD — Lois Irene Roberts Troutman, 81, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at the Hospice House of Cabarrus County.
Born July 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Sanders McCall and Elsie Price Roberts. She retired from Fuller Supply Co. and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and TOPS 445.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Troutman; and sons Richard Plott, Charles Kenneth Sherrill and William Sanders Sherrill.
Survivors include daughters Karen Sherrill Brady, Richfield, and Rebecca Sherrill Shue, Concord; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A service was held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Edward Pigg and the Rev. Marvin Honeycutt. Burial, West Concord Cemetery.
Memorials: Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Bethlehem Baptist Church, 42 Liske Ave. N.W., Concord, NC 28027.
Wilkinson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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OAKBORO — The 2009 schedule has just been released for the Oakboro Cruise-in & Burnout.
The event is always held on the fourth Friday of the month.
The dates are: Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and Nov/ 27. The December event will not be held as it falls on Christmas Day.
The small town of Oakboro has become recognized for hosting the monthly events where thousands of people flock to town to see shiny classic and street rod cars. They also get to socialize and listen to squealing tires during the burnout. Cruise-ins begin at 5 p.m. and the burnout starts at 9:30 p.m.
Oakboro is located on NC 205 just off NC 24/27 between Charlotte and Albemarle.
More information is available on the Internet at www.oakborocruisein.com. Or you can call Jerry Crayton at 704-467-4992.
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By Bill Kiser
Kannapolis Citizen
A.L. Brown’s coaches and players had a strong sense of deja vu during last week’s playoff game against Marvin Ridge.
That’s something the Wonders would like to avoid Friday night when they face Charlotte Catholic in the third round of the NCHSAA 3AA playoffs.
Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Keffer Stadium in Charlotte.
Brown (11-2), seeded fourth in the 3AA West bracket, advanced to the final eight of the state playoffs for the 11th time in school history and the fourth time this decade by knocking off the 12th-seeded Mavericks 21-13 last week.
“The name of the game now is survive and advance,” defensive coordinator Noah Lyon said. “It doesn’t really matter how pretty it is now, because you’re not really working to get better.
“You do want to get better, but at the same time, the most important thing right now is to just win.”
Yet last week’s game — both what occurred during, and the final outcome — bore striking similarities to a regular-season matchup between the two South Piedmont Conference teams just two months earlier.
In that game, the Wonders fell behind in the first half as Marvin Ridge took advantage of mistakes and turnovers. But Brown rallied in the second half to tie the score, and eventually won 23-20 in overtime.
Fast forward to last week — the Wonders trailed 13-7 at the half, as mistakes and a turnover deep in Brown territory set up both Mavericks touchdowns.
But Jamill Lott threw for 125 of his 162 passing yards in the second half, including two key completions — a 56-yard strike to Colby Reid, followed by a 27-yard TD catch by T.J. Johnson that put Brown up 14-13 late in the third quarter.
“Colby ran the route to perfection,” said Lott, who celebrated his 18th birthday by completing 10-of-17 attempts, with two interceptions. “And when T.J. caught that (TD) pass, it opened things up from there.”
The Wonders’ defense then stepped up, picking off two passes in the fourth quarter, the second of which set up Travis Riley’s 1-yard insurance TD with less than a minute to play.
“It kinda felt like ‘Groundhog Day’ during that game,” offensive line coach Todd Hagler said. “It was almost identical to that first game. ... We kinda reverted back to playing like we did for a while during the middle of the season.
“We’re a good team, but we don’t need to be making mistakes like that. It’s tough for us to overcome. We got a win, though — that’s the main thing this time of the year.”
Avoiding that sense of deja vu will be priority No. 1 for the Wonders this week, however.
Charlotte Catholic (11-2) — which advanced with a 34-13 win over Asheville Erwin last week — has long been a thorn in Brown’s side come playoff time.
The last three years, it’s been the Cougars that have ended the Wonders’ playoff run — in the 3AA West finals in 2005, and in the second round in 2006 and 2007.
“The seniors are going to be excited to play them,” Hagler said. “We haven’t been that successful against them, but the last two games have come down to turnovers.
“We know we can play with them, but the thing about them is that they won’t beat themselves.”
And in the last three years, it’s been Catholic that has advanced to the championship game, winning the 3AA title in 2005.
“They’re the team that’s been (to the state finals) the last four years,” Lyon said. “The state championship is going to have to come through them. They’re on top right now unless someone knocks them off.”
The Cougars, led by long-time head coach Jim Oddo, have primarily depended on their running game out of a tried-and-true Wing-T offense.
Catholic is led from the backfield by two strong running backs — Joe Felts, who leads the team in rushing (1,458 yards) and touchdowns (19), and Jadarius Bruce, who has 1,171 yards total offense (970 rushing, 201 receiving) and 14 touchdowns (nine rushing, five receiving).
But this year’s Cougars team has also shown a propensity for the passing game. Quarterback Danny Reyes has thrown for 1,112 yards and 18 touchdowns, completing 55 percent of his passes (58-of-105) with just eight interceptions.
And his targets have been spread out — Tucker Windle is Catholic’s leading receiver with 23 catches for 398 yards and six touchdowns, Johnny O’Boyle is right behind with 14 catches for 382 yards and six TDs, and Bruce has 11 catches for 201 yards and five scores.
“The last two years, we’ve played pretty well against them defensively,” Lyon said. “The difference came down to mistakes — on special teams, on offense and defense.
“We’re probably going to take a different approach to it this year — we’re going to be a lot more aggressive, and we’re going to play the pass a lot more than we have been. We learned our lesson about that last year.
“We’re going to play aggressive and get after them ... and see what happens.”
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