Obits for April 9, 2008

Milton Earl Lane
CONCORD — Milton Earl Lane, 82, Concord, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at Morningside Assisted Living.
Born Feb. 22, 1926, in Marion County, S.C., he was a son of the late Aubrey Earl and Maebeth Capps Lane. He was an electrical systems supervisor with the city of Concord. He was active in his church, First Baptist Church of Concord. When he retired, he was a tour guide for Philip Morris and volunteered at CMC-NorthEast.
He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Drye Lane, on Sept. 24, 1998.
Survivors include daughter Cherita L. Cromer, Concord; brother Bob Lane, South Carolina; sisters Doris Clark and Betty McCain, both of South Carolina; and one grandson.
A funeral service was held Monday, April 7, 2008, at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, conducted by the Rev. Tom Anderson. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery, Concord.
Memorials: First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 643, Concord, NC, 28026 or Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC, 28081.

Irene B. Barringer
CONCORD — Irene B. Barringer, 85, of Concord, died Friday, April 4, 2008.
Born July 12, 1922, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Efrid J. Dewitt and Della Foster Broom. She was owner/operator of Barringer’s Beauty Booth for 50 years. She was a 50-year member of Kerr Memorial Baptist Church, an active Sunday school member, in the Ladies Circle and helped with church bake sales.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie E. Barringer.
Survivors include daughters Betty Honeycutt, Concord and Joyce B. Trammell, Kannapolis; sons Jerry D. Barringer, Portsmouth,Va. and William “Bill” Barringer, Concord; sisters Helen B. Kimble, Frances B. Burris and Shirley B. Blalock, all of Concord; brother Claude Broom, Concord; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A service was held Monday, April 7, 2008, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. David Hobson and the Rev. Freda Hobson. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.
Memorials: Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28083 or Muscular Dystrophy Association, 4530 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Paul Harrington Jr.
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Paul E. Harrington Jr., 73, died March 19, 2008, after a prolonged illness.
A native of Concord, Harrington was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and Troy State University, Montgomery, Ala., and received a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Air Force for almost 25 years. A Vietnam veteran, he received two Distinguished Flying Crosses and 18 Air Medals, all for valor. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Employment Security after 20 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Patricia; children Laura and Paul II; mother Louise Wentz of Concord and Callawassee, S.C.; sisters Vergie Krimminger and Helen Shue of Concord, Judy Starnes of Wellford, S.C., and Linda Griffin of Concord and Callawassee, S.C.
Services will be conducted at a later date by Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Franklin, Tenn.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Paul Lee Hastings
LEXINGTON — Paul Lee Hastings, 62, of 579 Avril Hunt Road, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at his home.
Born Feb. 19, 1946, in Baltimore, Md., he was a son of the late Philip and Lillian Little Hastings. He retired from Lucent Technologies after many years of service. He was a Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Air Force. In his youth, he was a paperboy at the Daily Independent in Kannapolis.
Survivors include son Brad Lee Hastings, Mesa, Ariz.; daughter Lynn Michelle Allison, Jonestown, Texas; sister Ettie Ruth Hubbard, Kannapolis; and one granddaughter.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at the National Cemetery in Salisbury, conducted by the Rev. Mike Hubbard. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association, Charlotte Office, 222 S. Church St., Ste. 336-M, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Whitley’s Funeral Home is in charge.

Robert S. Alexander
CONCORD — Robert S. Alexander, 90, former resident of Barnhardt Avenue, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast.
Born Sept. 23, 1917, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Daniel Thomas and Flora Ellen Kee Alexander. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He received two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart for his bravery under fire at Normandy on D-Day.
He was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. He retired from Cannon Mills after 44 years.
He preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Coley Alexander.
Survivors include sons Wayne and Eddie Alexander, both of Concord; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A service was held Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Wilkinson Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Leon Hawks and the Rev. George Townsend. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park, with military graveside rites.
Memorials: The Building Fund of either Cross Pointe Baptist Church, 17 American Ave., Concord, NC 28025 or Friendship Baptist Church, 180 West Ave., Concord, NC 28027.

Elbert Burris Sr.
CONCORD — Elbert Warren “Ebb” “Lefty” Burris Sr., 88, 326 Hillandale St. N.E., died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast.
Born Dec. 19, 1919, in Stanly County, he was a son of the late James Allen and Mabel Hill Burris. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Concord Police Department and had worked at Belk department store.
He was a member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church, Concord.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Mae Sappenfield Burris, and a grandson.
Survivors include son E. Warren Burris Jr. of Concord; daughters Illene B. Nunn and Ellen B. Cathcart, both of Concord; sisters Margie Bonds, Doris Kirk and Dorothy Murph, all of Concord; brother Earl Burris of Mount Pleasant; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Oakwood Cemetery, Concord.
Memorials: Make-A-Wish Foundation Central & Western North Carolina, 212 S. Tryon St., Ste. 1080, Charlotte, NC 28281.
Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, is in charge.

Anna E. Boone
Anna Elizabeth Boone, 96, died Monday, March 31, 2008, at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis after a period of declining health.
Born Dec. 18, 1911, in Danville, Va., she was a daughter of the late Josh and Elizabeth Mills. She was employed by Cannon Mills Co. Plant 1 Sewing Room for a number of years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Seyborn H. Boone, and a son, James C. Boone.
Survivors include two grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Carolina Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Joe Harding.
Memorials: Bethel Wesleyan Church, 4036 Old Concord Salisbury Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083.
Whitley’s Funeral Home is in charge.

Bobby E. Broadway
CONCORD — Bobby Earl Broadway, 70, died Monday, March 31, 2008.
Born Aug. 4, 1937, in Concord, he was a son of Helen Broadway and the late Eugene Broadway. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. After he was honorably discharged, he drove a tractor-trailer or a dump truck most of his life.
Survivors include son Bobby Earl Broadway Jr.; daughters Lynn Broadway McGavock, Jatanna Broadway Almond and Wendy Broadway Lineberry; brother Chuck Broadway; sisters Betsy Graham and Nancy Jordan; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
A memorial service was held Friday, April 4, 2008, at McGill Baptist Church, Concord.
Memorials: Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

James G. Brooks
CONCORD — James Gordon Brooks, 89, of Midland, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast.
Born Aug. 4, 1918, he was raised in Lamar County, Ala., a son of the late Cias Baker and Dora Faye Helms Brooks. He graduated in 1941 from the Alabama School for the Deaf, where he was valedictorian.
He was retired from Fieldcrest Cannon’s cutting department. He was a member of McGill Baptist Church, Concord, where he taught the deaf Sunday school class and was deacon. During World War II, he moved to Kentucky to work at Reynolds Container Co. as an inspector for artillery casings.
In 1939, Mr. Brooks was selected for the Deaf All-American football team.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Lee Orr Keys Brooks, who died March 14, 2001, and a grandson.
Survivors include sons Charles Ray Brooks, Troy, and Julian Baker Brooks, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughters Peggy Elaine Brooks, Charlotte, and Helen Brooks Stallings, Concord; brother Cias Baker Brooks Jr. of Midland; sister Edna Brown Deaton of Maiden; stepdaughter, Ruth Keys Yates of Banner Elk; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A service was held Saturday, April 5, 2008, at McGill Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Rev. Steve Ayers and the Rev. Robert Moore. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.
Memorials: Coltrane Life Center, 321 Corban Ave. S.E., Concord, NC 28025; Piedmont Adult Living Services, 1201 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203; Baptist State Convention for the Deaf, P.O. Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512; or Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28083.
Hartsell Funeral Home is in charge.

Michael J. Barnett
Michael James Barnett, 53, of Old Freeze Road, Kannapolis, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at his home.
Born Feb. 7, 1955, in Mecklenburg County, he was a son of the late James and Frankie Rhynehart Barnett. He was a graduate of UNC-Charlotte, where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. Barnett owned a manufacturing representative company. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church in China Grove.
Survivors include his wife, Kim Freeze Barnett; and daughters Ashley Barnett of Wilmington and Brenna Barnett of the home.
A service was conducted Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Coppley and the Rev. Duane Melton.

Mary L. Coone
CONCORD — Mary Louise Suther Coone, 90, of Concord, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at the Hospice House.
Born in Iredell County on Feb. 5, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Leroy Benjamin and Edna Estelle Allen Suther.
She was preceded in death by her husband Luther Eugene Coone, and son Wayne Eugene Coone.
Survivors include sister Janice Lynn Eury; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A service was held Monday, April 7, 2008, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Terry Suther. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.
Memorials: Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Dean Grantham
CONCORD — Dean Anthony Grantham, 47, of Union Street South, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Ga., from complications from a fire at his home.
Born Jan. 24, 1961, in Portsmith, England, he had previously worked for Cabarrus Plastics.
He is survived by wife Shari West Grantham; son Bradley Grantham, of the home; daughter Guinevere Grantham, of the home; step-daughter Sarah Folger of California; stepson Edward Folger of Maine; and sister Carrie Morby of England.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 31, 2008, at Wilkinson Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. Glenn Myers.
Memorials: Epworth United Methodist Church, 1060 Burrage Rd., Concord, NC 28025.

Helen R. Jackson
CONCORD — Helen Rudene Brewer Jackson, 72, 713 Central Drive, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast after being in declining health for one year.
Born April 11, 1935, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late John Brewer and Cora Young Brewer Harris.
Survivors include sons John Glenn Jackson Jr. of Concord and Antonio Jackson Sr. of Tampa, Fla.; stepson, Norman Jackson of Kannapolis; daughters Cynthia Long of Kannapolis and Teresa Jackson Walker and Shanunte’ Walker, both of Concord; brother Billy Joe Brewer of Concord; stepbrothers, James Sumlin and Eddie Sumlin; stepsisters Pearl Whithers, Willie Mae Grier, Mildred Johnson and Mattie Johnson; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A service was held Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Gilmore Chapel AME Zion Church, with the Rev. Kenneth D. Lee officiating. Burial, Carolina Memorial Cemetery.
Clark Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.

Lillian C. Wise
Lillian Craver Wise, 84, 2116 Centergrove Road, Kannapolis, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at her residence.
Born April 28, 1923, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Manson Addison and Rose Poole Craver. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the former Faith Evangelical Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Walter E. Wise Sr.; daughter Patricia “Patsy” W. Herman of China Grove; sons Robert Lee Wise, Kannapolis, and Walter “Eddie” E. Wise Jr., Rockwell; sisters Ruby Irvin, Cherryville, Frances Radike, Mexico, and Margie Olive, Wilmington; brother Bobby Craver, Kannapolis; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
A service was held Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Lady’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Alan Woodie and the Rev. Howard Torrence. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.

Angela M. Lanier
CONCORD — Angela Marie Hammett Lanier, 42, 226 Laverne Drive S.W., died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the home.
Born May 3, 1965, in Leonardtown, Md., she was a paralegal and a member of St. James Catholic Church, Concord.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Allen Lanier.
Survivors include son Hugh Allen Lanier Jr. of Concord; stepdaughter Marta Tiffany Lanier of Travelers Rest, S.C.; father Louis Bernard Hammett and step-mother, Mary, of Sunderland, Md.; mother Constance Jennings and stepfather, Ray, of Concord; brother Michael Hammett of California, Md.; sister Kristi Jennings Jordan of Concord; grandmother Caroline White of Jacksonville, Fla.; half-brothers Christopher Wynn Hammett of Hollywood, Md., and John Hinton of Huntingtown, Md.; half-sisters Tammy Lynn Owen of Hollywood, Md., and Tamara J. Boice of Richmond, Va.; stepsisters Denise Smith and Annette Jennings, both of North Augusta, S.C.; and stepbrother David Lee Jennings of Martinez, Ga.
A service was held Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, Concord, conducted by the Rev. Edward Gray.
Memorials: St. James Catholic Church, 25 Elm St., Concord, NC 28025.

Paul W. Ritchie
SALISBURY — Paul Wilson Ritchie, 91, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Liberty Commons Nursing Center.
Born Aug. 17, 1916, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late William and Sallie Mae Walker Ritchie. He graduated from Farm Life School. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years and retired as postmaster in Landis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II.
He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where he was president of the council, served on numerous committees, was former president of N.C. Lutheran Men and was Salisbury Lions Club Lion of the Year.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Ketner Ritchie, on Oct. 9, 1997.
Survivors include son Stephen Ritchie of Gastonia; daughter Paula R. Kadel of Lower Gywnedd, Penn.; and two grandchildren.
A service was held Saturday, April 5, 2008, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. William Ketchie. Burial, Organ Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorials: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 205 St. Paul’s Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.
Lyerly Funeral Home, Salisbury, was in charge.

‘Jim’ Farthing
CONCORD — James “Jim” L. Farthing, 65, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at his home.
Born April 15, 1942, in Wake County, he was a son of the late Charles Claude and Mary Hopkins Farthing. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He was a service representative for Ricoh Co. He was a member of Boger United Church of Christ, where he sang in the choir.
He graduated from Central Piedmont Community College with an electronic engineering degree and served on the advisory council at CPCC.
Survivors include wife Diane Corzine Farthing; son David M. Farthing, Conover; brother Charles C. Farthing III of Nashville, Tenn.; and two grandchildren.
A service was held Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Boger UCC, conducted by the Rev. Dr. J. Donald McManus.
Memorials: Boger UCC, 7313 Gold Hill Road, Concord, NC 28025.
Wilkinson Funeral Home was in charge.

Ila O. Hawkins
Ila Ophelia Dayvault Hawkins, 97, formerly of Mabel Avenue, Kannapolis, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Avante of Concord.
Born May 23, 1910, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Essie Lee Dancy Dayvault. She retired from Cannon Mills after 44 years of service. She was an active member of of St. John’s United Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Hawkins.
A celebration of life was held Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at St. John’s United Church of Christ. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.
Memorials: St. John’s United Church of Christ 901 N. main St Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Whitley’s Funeral Home is in charge.

Julia Crouch
CONCORD — Julia Talbert Crouch, 88, formerly of Glendale Avenue, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Britthaven of Charlotte.
Born Jan. 6, 1920, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Marion F. and Addie Young Talbert. She was a homemaker and an active member of McGill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd P. Crouch, in 1988.
Survivors include son Boyd “Pat” Crouch Jr., Davidson; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at McGill Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Steve Ayers.
Memorials: McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Road Concord, NC 28027.
Wilkinson Funeral Home was in charge.

Ruby Krimminger
Ruby Lowder Krimminger, 83, a resident of Liberty Commons in Salisbury and formerly of Kannapolis, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury.
Born June 2, 1924, in Stanly County, she was a daughter of the late Nelson and Lela Efird Lowder. She retired several years ago from the No. 1 weave room of Cannon Mills Plant 1. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis.
Her husband, William “Bill” Krimminger, died Sept. 20, 2004.
Survivors include daughter Wanda Mills, of China Grove; son William D. Krimminger, Kannapolis; stepdaughter Karen Sides, Matthews; sister Mildred Nash, Kannapolis; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A service was held Monday, April 7, 2008, at Lady’s Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. Joe Crawford. Burial, Tuesday, April 8, Carolina Memorial Park.
Memorials: Gideons International, PO Box 52, Kannapolis, NC 28082.

Jeanette McCommons
Jeanette Sills McCommons, 93, of Carolina Avenue, Kannapolis, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Avante at Concord.
Born Nov. 2, 1914, in Gaston County, she was a daughter of the late Perry F. and Ocia Falls Sills. She retired from the weave room of Cannon Mills. She was a charter member of Royal Oaks Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William S. “Bill” McCommons, and a grandson.
Survivors include a son, William S. McCommons, Kannapolis; daughter Elizabeth M. Meadows, Kannapolis; sisters Mary Davis, Charlotte, and Ruby Brown, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a grandson; and a great-grandson.
A service was held Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Lady’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Richard Rhoades. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.

Earl C. Pickett
CONCORD — Earl Clayton Pickett, 73, died Monday, March 31, 2008, at the home.
Born May 5, 1934, in Alabama, he was the son of the late Jesse and Margie Holsenback Pickett. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had been employed by IBM as a manager.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse Earl Pickett.
Survivors include his wife, Karyn Nicolson Silvus Pickett; daughters Lisa Mathis, Centreville, Ala., Tresia Benfield, Cornelius, Melanie Terry, Easley, S.C., and Laurie Lowder, Monroe; sisters Betty Bice and Patricia McClain, both of Birmingham, Ala.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Drive, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210 or to the charity of one’s choice.

Evelyn A. Moon
CONCORD — Evelyn Anderson Moon died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast after a lengthy illness.
Born July 28, 1923, in Mecklenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Dewey and Cora Houston Anderson. She was educated in the Concord City Schools, graduating from Logan High School. She was employed by the New York Transit authority for more than 20 years as a railroad clerk. After retiring in 1989, she returned to North Carolina.
She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ where she was a Deaconess, a member of the Missionary Circle 1 and the Senior Choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Moon Jr.
Survivors include sons Samuel D. Moon and John W. Moon III, both of Georgia; daughters Marya Evelyn Chrisp, Laurelton, N.Y., and Annette H. Moon, Charlotte; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A service was held Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, conducted by the Rev. Edward Holloway.
Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.

Mildred D. Reid
Mildred Douglas Reid, 88, 4933 Atlanta St., Kannapolis, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Brian Center, Concord.
Born Nov. 22, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Pete and Martha Winecoff Douglas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clato Reid.
Survivors include brother, John D. Douglas of Kannapolis; and five stepchildren.
A service was held Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. John N. Leazer officiating. Burial, church cemetery.
Clark Funeral Home is in charge.

Harry B. Overcash
Harry Brown Overcash, 88, 2955 Sides Road, Kannapolis, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at his home.
Born March 22, 1920, in Rowan County, he was son of the late Robert Clyde and Lula Deal Overcash, and the stepson of the late Robert Hooks. Educated in Rowan County schools, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Mount Mitchell United Methodist Church and retired from Jackson Park Supply.
He was preceded in death by daughters Donna Jean and Deana Lorene Overcash.
Survivors include his wife Myrtle Patterson Overcash, whom he married Jan. 20, 1946; stepmother Eva Hooks Cook, Rockwell; sons Clyde “Sonny” Overcash and Donald Overcash, both of Kannapolis; daughters Barbara Hurlocker, Linda Branch and Susan Adams, all of Kannapolis; sisters Katherine Sechler, Helen Broadway, Jettie Connell and Thelma Milstead; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A service was held Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. Gene Edwards, pastor, Genesis Baptist Church. Burial, Mount Mitchell United Methodist Church cemetery.
Memorials: Mount Mitchell United Methodist Church 6001 Old Salisbury/Concord Road Kannapolis, NC 28081 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County 5003 Hospice Lane Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Betty K. Wilkinson
CONCORD — Betty Kelley Rice Wilkinson, 79, of The Gardens of Taylor Glen, died Thursday, April 3, at Taylor Glen.
Born Feb. 12, 1929, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late Bertie Miller and J.D. Kelley. She grew up in Harrisburg and graduated from Harrisburg High School, later attending Appalachian State Teachers College. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Hoe and Hope Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Robert “Bob” Rice.
Mrs. Wilkinson is survived by her second husband, James H. “Jim” Wilkinson Jr.; stepdaughters Susan R. Chandler of Freeport, Maine, Rosemary R. Hutchins of Clemmons, Margaret Rice of Winston-Salem, and Allison W. Delevan of Norfolk, Va; step-sons Robert S. Rice Jr. of Charlotte and J. Heilig Wilkinson III of Concord; and brothers Earl C. Kelley of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Glenn P. Kelley of Concord.
A service was held Sunday, April 6, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Todd Hobbie and the Rev. Ken Craig.
Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 789, Concord, NC 28026.
Wilkinson Funeral Home is in charge.

Robert Harris
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Robert Harris, formerly of Concord, died Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He was the son of the late Claude and Mary Harris of Concord. He was a graduate of Logan High School.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter and a grandson, sisters Eskerie Locke of Concord, Patricia Alsbrook of Kannapolis and Viola Bonpart of Bronx, N.Y., and a brother, Thomas of Atlantic City, N.J.
A service was held Saturday, April 5, at St. John’s FBH in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Courtesy of Kelsey Funeral Home.

Mammie Williams
CHINA GROVE — Mammie Sue Mance Williams, 65, 503 Chapel St., died Sunday, March 30, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast.
Born Feb. 6, 1943, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of Robert Johnson and the late Mable Berry, and was adopted by Lewis and Ethel Setzer Mance. She attended Aggrey Memorial High School, China Grove, and retired from Linn Corriher. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Rising Star Gospel Choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Edward Williams, in 2005, and a daughter, Kimberly Willliams in 2007.
Survivors are sons Vincient Williams, Columbia, S.C., Charles Mance, Kannapolis, Christopher Williams, Jonesboro, Ga., and Michael Williams, Raeford; daughters Sharon Mance, Kannapolis and Ann “Shortcake” Jordan, China Grove; 26 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A service was held Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. James I. Smith. Burial, Monday, April 7, U.S. National Cemetery.
Hairston Funeral Home Inc. is in charge.