The funeral will be Sunday for Ruth Parrish Brown, 85, Matthews, formerly of Salisbury, who died Friday (April 7, 2000) at Carrington Place, Matthews, after a period of declining health.

Born Oct. 4, 1914, in Rowan County, Mrs. Brown was a daughter of the late Charles Rose and Roxanna Kirk Parrish.

Educated in the Rowan County schools, she was a professional seamstress. She was a member of the Springfield, Va., Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 169.

Her husband, Floyd E. Brown, preceded her in death.

Survivors include a brother, Harry Parrish, Salisbury.

Services: 4 p.m. Sunday, Lyerly Funeral Home, conducted by Lamarr King, her nephew. Burial, Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.

James Edward Clark

James Edward Clark, 51, 2587 Wayne White Road, Pleasant Garden, died Thursday (April 6, 2000) at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.

Daughter Brandy Blackwelder lives in Salisbury.

Services: Graveside, 1 p.m. Monday, Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury.

Visitation: 7-9 Sunday night, Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.

Haywood Hilton Dutch

The funeral will be Sunday for Haywood Hilton Dutch, 56, Salisbury, who died Thursday (April 6, 2000) at NorthEast Medical Center in Concord.

Born July 16, 1943, in Rowan County, Mr. Dutch was a son of the late Hartford Henry and Viola Lee Rogers Dutch.

A 1961 graduate of East Rowan High School, he also attended Rowan Technical College (now Rowan-Cabarrus Community College). A veteran of the Merchant Marine, he worked as a machinist at Philip Morris in Concord.

Mr. Dutch was a member of Canaan Baptist Church, Keller Memorial Masonic Lodge 657, the Rowan County Shriners Club, York Rites & Scottish Rites, and the International Association of Machinists.

Survivors include his wife, Denise Powell Dutch; a son, Warren Dutch, Faith; daughters Cindy Dutch, Faith, and Christna Long, Beaufort; a stepson, Matt Kyles, of the home; a stepdaughter, Ashley Kyles, of the home; brothers Jake Dutch, Concord, and Kelley Dutch, Davidson; a sister, Bernice Efird, Rockwell; and one grandchild.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Canaan Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Bruce Graham, pastor; the Rev. Charles R. Brawley, pastor of Faith Baptist Church; and the Rev. J.L. Perry, pastor of Perry Memorial Baptist Church, Cheyenne, Wyo. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial, church cemetery, with Masonic graveside rites by Keller Memorial Masonic Lodge 657.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Powles Funeral Home, Rockwell. At other times, the family will be at the home.

Memorials: Shriners Children’s Hospital, c/o Rowan County Shrine Club, P.O. Box 1505, Salisbury, N.C. 28144.

Rena Goodnight Fink

CONCORD — Rena Goodnight Fink, 92, 2106 Tremont Ave., died Friday (April 7, 2000) at Best of Care Rest Home.

Born Nov. 21, 1907, in Kannapolis, Mrs. Fink was a daughter of the late John McCrea and Jennie Sims Goodnight.

She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, where she was a teacher in the No. 4 Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Betty Hough Circle and the XYZ Club. She also conducted her own special ministry by visiting shut-ins.

She worked for Concord Telephone Co. for 21 years before retiring in 1972.

Her husband, Earl Pless Fink, preceded her in death.

Survivors include daughters Mildred F. Ford and Phyllis F. Rodgers, both of Concord; a sister, Ada Mae Goodnight Plott, Concord; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Wes Judy. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: After the service in the church parlor. The family will be at the home of Mildred Ford on Shady Lane.

Memorials: Restoration Fund, Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, 301 Mount Olivet Road, Concord, N.C. 28025.

Whitley’s Funeral Home in charge.

Donna W. Freeman

LEXINGTON — Donna Williams Freeman, 47, Lakewood Drive, died Thursday (April 7, 2000) at her home after a serious illness of seven months.

Born April 11, 1952, in Rowan County, Mrs. Freeman was a daughter of Robert Lee Williams, Spencer, and the late Helen Williams.

She was an administrative assistant at Lexington Middle School and a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, where she sang in the choir.

In addition to her father, survivors include her husband, Paul Freeman; a son, David Freeman, of the home; a daughter, Brianne Freeman, of the home; and a sister, Luanne Rathbun, Southmont.

Services: 4 p.m. Sunday, First Reformed United Church of Christ, conducted by the Rev. Mike Hooper and Dr. Lee Jessup. Burial, Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, Davidson Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the home.

Katherine Hudson Gareau

SPENCER — Katherine Hudson Gareau, 73, 1404 S. Salisbury Ave., formerly of Kannapolis, died Saturday (April 8, 2000) at Spencer Residential Care.

Summersett Funeral Home, Salisbury, is in charge.

Benton ‘Ben’ Avon Glover

The funeral will be Monday for Benton “Ben” Avon Glover, 84, Salisbury, who died Friday (April 7, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center after falling ill two weeks ago.

Born Dec. 15, 1915, in Stanly County, Mr. Glover was a son of the late Daniel Webster and Bettie Almond Glover.

Educated in the Stanly County schools, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Retired from Carter Chair Co., he was a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include a sister, O’Delia “Dink” Honeycutt, Salisbury.

Services: Graveside, 11 a.m., Monday, Rowan Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Tom Roberts. Military rites by Rowan County Veterans Council.

Lyerly Funeral Home is in charge.

Beatrice Allman Graham

KANNAPOLIS — The funeral will be Sunday for Beatrice Mae Allman Graham, 86, Big Elm Nursing Center, who died Thursday (April 6, 2000) at the center after six months of declining health.

Born May 2, 1913, in Rowan County, Mrs. Graham was a daughter of the late William A. and Etta Jane Mills Allman.

She graduated from the Rowan County schools. A homemaker, she was a member of Back Creek Presbyterian Church.

Her husband, Frank E. Graham, died in 1985.

Survivors include sons Billy R. Graham, Landis, Donald C. Graham, Salisbury, J.W. Graham, Kannapolis, Tony H. Graham, Kernersville, and Bobby C. Graham, Holly Hill, Fla.; a daughter, Julia Bernice Mason, Statesville; a sister, Gladys Trexler, Lexington; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Services: Graveside, 2 p.m. Sunday, Back Creek Presbyterian Church cemetery, conducted by the Rev. R.W. Bradshaw.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, Summersett Funeral Home.

Morris Graham Johnston

MOORESVILLE — Morris Graham Johnston, 82, Mooresville, died Friday at his residence.

Born May 6, 1917, in Iredell County, Mr. Johnston was a son of the late Robert Graham and Florence Alexander Johnston.

During World War II, he served with the 359th Fighter Squadron of the 8th Army Air Force. Mr. Johnston was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the Gideons . He was a lifelong member of Coddle Creek ARP Church, where he served as a member of the session for 32 years.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary “Lib” Elizabeth; sons Michael G. Johnston, Kingsport, Tenn., and Donald L. Johnston, Mooresville; brothers Eugene Johnston, Winston-Salem, Phillip C. Johnston, Madison, and Grier Johnston, Morrisville, Pa.; a sister, Hazleen Sloop, Mount Ulla; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Coddle Creek ARP Church, conducted by the Rev. James A. Hunt. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, Cavin Funeral Home.

Memorials: Coddle Creek ARP Church, 2297 Coddle Creek Highway., Mooresville, N.C. 28115 or Hospice of Iredell County, 403 E. Statesville Ave., Mooresville, N.C. 28115.

Katherine Jordan Kelley

MOCKSVILLE — Katherine Jordan Kelley, 78, Hardison Street, died Friday (April 7, 2000) at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem.

Born April 20, 1921, in Davie County, Mrs. Kelley was a daughter of the late Dewey and Jettie Messick Jordan.

She was a homemaker and a member of Victory Baptist Church, Cooleemee.

Her husband, Albert T. Kelley, preceded her in death.

Survivors include a son, Kenny Jordan, Mocksville; brothers Loman and George Jordan, both of Cooleemee; a sister, Frances Brooks, Tampa, Fla.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Victory Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Shelby Harbour. Burial, Legion Memorial Park. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Eaton Funeral Home.

Memorials: Victory Baptist Church, P.O. Box 686, Cooleemee, N.C. 27014.

Rachel Carrigan Mitchell

TAYLORSVILLE — Rachel Mae Carrigan Mitchell, 80, formerly of 110 Auton Road, died Thursday (April 6, 2000) at Pellcare Nursing Home, Hickory, after a lengthy illness.

Son Michael Ray Mitchell lives in Salisbury.

Services: 2 p.m. today, Adams Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. John Gray. Burial, Friendship Community Cemetery.

Visitation: 1-2 p.m. today, Adams Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the home of son Lee Roy Mitchell, 1292 Taylorsville Manufacturing Road.

Memorials: Hospice of Alexander County, 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, N.C. 28681.

Emily Brown Overcash

MOORESVILLE — Emily Elizabeth Brown Overcash, 63, Shinnville Road, died unexpectedly Thursday (April 6, 2000) at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.

Born Aug. 31, 1936, in Davidson, Mrs. Overcash was a daughter of the late Floyd and Flora Cathcart Brown.

A homemaker, she was a part-time employee at Winn-Dixie. She was a long-standing member and secretary-treasurer of Chapter 1220-1513, Women of the Moose.

Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Max D. Overcash; daughters Linda Harris, Greenville, S.C., and Flora Meyer, York, S.C.; a son, Max Eric Overcash, York, S.C.; brothers Thomas D. Brown and Floyd Grady Brown; sisters Avis Little and Shirley Griffith; and five grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Cavin Funeral Home. Burial, Iredell Memorial Gardens, Statesville.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, Cavin Funeral Home.

Rev. Walter Grey Peeler

The funeral will be Monday for the Rev. Walter Grey Peeler, 83, Salisbury, who died Thursday (April 6, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center. He had been in declining health for four years.

Born Oct. 15, 1916, in Rowan County, he was educated in the Rowan County schools. He worked for N.C. Finishing Co. for 36 years and served as a supply Baptist minister.

His first wife, Mary Parker Peeler, died Dec. 6, 1991.

Survivors include wife Willie Kluttz Peeler, whom he married July 15, 1992; a stepson, Jimmy Brown, Salisbury; a brother, Guy Peeler, North Carolina; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Summersett Memorial Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Fred Hill, pastor, Yadkin United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Raymond C. Miller. Burial, City Memorial Park.

Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Summersett Funeral Home.

Memorials: Yadkin United Methodist Church, c/o Katherine Clark, Treasurer, 817 Second St., Spencer, N.C. 28159.

Mary Azlee White

KANNAPOLIS — Mary Azlee White, 79, 803 Miller St., died Friday (April 7, 2000) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord.

Born Sept. 9, 1920, in Garner, Mrs. White was a daughter of the late Charlie and Lizzie Andrews Hooper.

She had retired from the sewing room at Cannon Mills, Plant 1. She was a member of West Point Baptist Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include her husband, Cecil White; a son, Michael White, Kannapolis; a daughter, Mary Deal, Kannapolis; sisters Nancy Bradley and Dorothy Hooper, both of Kannapolis; and five grandchildren.

Services: Graveside, 2 p.m. Sunday, Carolina Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Rick Miller.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, Whitley’s Funeral Home.