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April 18, 2000
Salisbury Post; Rowan County, NC

 

Obituaries

           
Mildred Hunuhoff Bost

ALBEMARLE —Mildred Pauline Hunuhoff Bost, 68, 1234-GColumbus Drive, died Sunday (April 16, 2000) at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.

Born May 3, 1931, in Yankton, S.D., Mrs. Bost was a daughter of the late Bertha Barch and Henry Hunuhoff. She worked for the Metal Forge Co. in quality control. She was active in the National Victim Assistance Program.

Survivors include sons Greg W. Baucom, New London, and Wilson E. Baucom, Albemarle; daughters Hilda G. Faulkner and Rhonda J. Baucom, both of Albemarle, and Paula L. Forrest, Harrisburg; and seven grandchildren.

Services: Graveside, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Norview Gardens, Norwood, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Bradley Price. .

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle.

 

Elizabeth Tillman Boykin

SPENCER — Elizabeth Wiggins Tillman Boykin, 90, died Sunday (April 16, 2000) at Spencer Health Care after a period of declining health.

Born Nov. 16, 1909, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Alib Berdine and John Henry Wiggins. Educated in the Rowan County schools, she was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Survivors include brothers Ernest and Harrison Wiggins, both of Salisbury, and Richard Wiggins, Newport News, Va.

Noble and Kelsey, Salisbury, is in charge.

 

Velma Bostian Braswell

CHINA GROVE — Velma Irene Bostian Braswell, 84, China Grove, died Sunday (April 16, 2000) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord.

Born Sept. 21, 1915, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Margaret E. Smith and Rufus R. Bostian. Educated in the Kannapolis schools, she had retired from Cannon Mills.

She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school in the children’s department and was a nursery attendant for many years.

Her husband, Bernie R. Braswell, died Aug. 1, 1997.

Survivors include daughter Saundra Spry, Kannapolis; brother Robert M. Bostian, Landis; sisters Ruth Hart, Lake Norman, and Audrey Flowers, Terrell; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oak Grove United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Paula Judy and Sara Weaver. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 6:30-8 tonight, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove. At other times the family will be at the home of daughter Saundra Spry, 222 Tanglewood Drive, Kannapolis.

Memorials: Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 4820 Highway 152 W., China Grove, N.C. 28023 or Coltrane LIFE Center, 321 Corban St. S.E., Concord, N.C. 28025.

 

Ada Belk Nance Daniel

KANNAPOLIS —Ada Belk Nance Daniel, 92, 1903 Crestmont St., died Friday (April 14, 2000)at her residence.

Born Oct. 25, 1907, in Mooresville, she was a daughter of the late Dora Frankie Sain and Henry Nance. She was educated in the Davie County schools.

Retired from Cannon Mills’ finishing department, she was a member of North Kannapolis Wesleyan Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher.

Her husband, Ray Daniel, died April 14, 1985.

There are no survivors.

Services:2 p.m. Wednesday, Colonial Chapel, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, Landis, conducted by the Rev. Edwin Luther. Burial, Oak Grove Methodist Church cemetery, Davie County.

Visitation: 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, Landis.

Memorials: North Kannapolis Wesleyan Church, 314 W. 12th St., Kannapolis, N.C. 28081.

 

Ricky Monroe Harkey

NORWOOD — Ricky Monroe Harkey, 38, 32108 Bethlehem Church Road, died Monday (April 17, 2000) at Moore Regional Hospital, Moore County.

He was the brother of Kathleen Furr, Albemarle.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Herrins Grove Primitive Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Elder Charles Broadway, the Rev. Wiley Rutledge and the Rev. Dr. Kinney Wallace. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle. At other times the family will be at the home of sister Wanda Freeman, 7120 Barrier-Georgeville Road, Concord.

Memorials: Hannah Harkey College Fund, 32108 Bethlehem Church Road, Norwood, N.C. 28128.

 

Lynnette Hodge Hughes

CHINA GROVE —Lynnette Hodge Hughes, 36, 720 Red Leaf Lane, died Saturday (April 15, 2000) at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, from injuries received in an automobile accident.

Born Feb. 3, 1964, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of Vickie Yates Alexander and Paul Hodge Jr., both of China Grove. She was educated at South Rowan High School and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. A homemaker, she was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include husband Stephen Hughes, Kannapolis; sons Caleb Van and Mason Brooks Brewer, both of the home; sister Stella Hodge, China Grove; stepfather Bobby Alexander, China Grove; stepmother Sherry Hodge, China Grove; and maternal grandmother Eumenus Mason Yates, China Grove.

Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Northcrest Chapel, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. Hazel Rollins. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

 

Virginia Myers Jones

MOCKSVILLE — Virginia Myers Jones, 77, a Davie County native, died Sunday (April 16, 2000) at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home in Greensboro.

Born July 25, 1922, Mrs. Jones was a daughter of the late Fallie Phelps and George Z. Myers. She had retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Winston-Salem, after more than 20 years with the company.

Mrs. Jones was a lifetime member of Mocks United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher in the primary department.

Her husband, Paul William Jones, died in 1980.

Survivors include Keith L. Jones, Mocksville; daughter Lyndia Cornatzer, Advance; brothers Herman, Bill and J.T. Myers, all of Advance; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services:2 p.m. Thursday, Mocks United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Bruce Gwynn and the Rev. Gregg Little. The body will be taken to the church at 1:30. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Eaton Funeral Home.

Memorials:Masonic and Eastern Star Home, 700 S. Holden Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27401.

 

Viola Mabry Niblack

ALBEMARLE — Viola Mabry Niblack, 94, 625 Bethany Road, died Monday (April 17, 2000)at Stanly Manor Nursing Center.

Born Nov. 26, 1905, in Stanly County, Mrs. Niblack was a daughter of the late Matthew W. and Fannie Foreman Mabry. She was a retired textile employee and a member of South Stanly Baptist Church.

Mrs. Niblack was preceded in death by her husband, Carl A. Niblack.

Survivors include son Carl D. Ingold, Albemarle; daughter Alta Hinson, Norwood; brother Q.C. Mabry, Albemarle; sister Grayson Kluttz, Wilmington; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Stanly Memorial Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Bobby Mowery. Burial, Norview Gardens, Norwood.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Stanly Funeral Home.

 

Ray Gene Sigmon

MOUNT MOURNE —Ray Gene Sigmon, 64, of Midway Lake Road, died Monday (April 17, 2000)at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville.

Born Aug. 8, 1935, in Iredell County, Mr. Sigmon was a son of Faye Marlowe Sigmon, Mooresville, and the late George Ray Sigmon. He was a former member of the Mooresville Elks Club.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include wife Peggy Shumaker Sigmon; sons Larry and Mark Sigmon, both of Mount Mourne; daughter Shirley S. Morton, San Francisco; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Cavin Funeral Home Chapel, Mooresville, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Robert Goode and the Rev. Dr. James P. “Jim” Harris Jr.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, Cavin Funeral Home, Mooresville.

Memorials:American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, N.C. 28202.

 

Jesse Lee Singleton Jr.

ADVANCE —Jesse Lee Singleton Jr., 60, N.C. 801 South, died Sunday (April 16, 2000)after a boating accident.

Born Dec. 29, 1939, in Davie County, Mr. Singleton was a son of Wilma Motley Singleton, Mocksville, and the late J.L. Singleton. A 1958 graduate of Davie High School, he spent 12 years with the state Department of Transportation. He was also owner and operator of Singleton Excavating and Landscaping.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include wife Connie Tucker Singleton; sons Tommy and Michael Singleton, both of Advance; brother John A. Singleton, Mocksville; and two grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Eaton Funeral Chapel, Mocksville, conducted by the Rev. Jack Wallace and the Rev. Bruce Gwyn. Burial, Elbaville United Methodist Church cemetery.

Visitation:7-9 tonight, at the funeral home.

Memorials: Davie County Rescue Squad, c/o Sandra Libscomb, 1718 Highway 64 E., Mocksville, N.C. 27028.

 

Isabelle Maitland Wiley

DURHAM —Isabelle Louise Maitland Wiley, 20 Winthrop Court, died Sunday (April 16, 2000)at her residence.

She was married to the late Samuel Shannon Wiley, formerly of Salisbury.

Services: Memorial, 2 p.m. today, Westminsiter Presbyterian Church.

Memorials: Community Shelter for HOPE, P.O. Box 209, Durham, N.C. 27702.

Capital Funeral Care, Raleigh, is in charge.

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