Samuel “Sam”Binder Jr., 70, Salisbury, died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born April 12, 1930, in Newark N.J., Mr. Binder was a son of the late Gladys Slater and Samuel Binder. He was a graduate of Kearny High School and the Professional School of Business, both in Kearny, N.J.

A retired real estate agent, Mr. Binder was a partner with Sugerman &Blumberg Real Estate Co. in North Arlington, N.J., before moving to North Carolina. In Salisbury, he also worked with First Cooperative Real Estate, Century 21 and Isenhour-Freeman Real Estate Co.

After his retirement, he was employed part time at the Crescent Golf Club. Mr. Binder was a member of the Chiefs Club at Catawba College, where he also served on the board of directors. He also participated in NSSA.

Survivors include wife Ann Sharples Binder, whom he married March 11, 1951; sons Dr. Steve S. Binder, Cornelius, and Dr. Michael S. Binder, Huntersville; daughters Janet B. McCoy, Salisbury, and Nancy B. Myers, Rockwell; and seven grandchildren.

Services:11 a.m. Tuesday, Summersett Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Thomas Griffis, minister of First United Methodist Church. Burial, City Memorial Park.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home.

Memorials:Catawba College Chiefs Club, c/o Catawba College, 2300 W. Innes St., Salisbury, N.C. 28144.

Mary Bernice Casper

CONCORD — Mary Bernice Blackwelder Casper, 88, formerly of 5101 Highway 73 E., died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000)at Avante Nursing Center.

She was the mother of Robert Phillip Casper of Kannapolis and Sarah B. Blackwelder of Concord.

Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. James Catholic Church, conducted by the Rev. Jack Smythe. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation: 7-9 Monday, Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis. At other times the family will be at the home of her son, Robert Phillip Casper, 129 Greenview Drive, Kannapolis.

Memorials:St. James Catholic Church, 25 Elm Ave. N.W., Concord, 28025.

Margie Watkins Collins

The funeral will be Monday for Margie Christine Watkins Collins, 68, Rural Hall, formerly of Salisbury, who died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000) at Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Winston-Salem.

Born Nov. 11, 1931, in Rowan County, Mrs. Collins was a daughter of the late Katherine Athey and George Watkins. Educated in the Rowan County schools, she had retired from Read’s Uniform Service in Winston-Salem.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Lawrence Frederick Collins; sons Fred and Steven Collins, both of Lexington, and Darrell Collins, Winston-Salem; daughters Pamela C. Fortner, Salisbury, and Susan C. Thomas, Concord; half brother L.H. Trexler, Holden Beach; half sisters Delores Bitner and Laverne Trexler, both of Salisbury, and Rachel Beck, Spencer; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lyerly Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Robert T. Heard, pastor, Oakdale Baptist Church, Spencer. Burial, Rowan Memorial Park.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home of daughter Pamela C. Fortner, 235 Roger Drive, Homestead Hills.

Roy Jackson Day

CHINA GROVE —Roy Jackson Day, 75, 275 Forsaken Drive, died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord.

Born Aug. 24, 1924, in Ashe County, Mr. Day was a son of the late Bessie Combs Day Austin and the late Jake Day. He owned Day’s Neon Sign Co., Kannapolis.

He was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon, Sunday school teacher, RA leader and church training director.

His wife, Martha Moore Day, died in 1990.

Survivors include sons Larry Day, Concord, and Jack Day, Kannapolis; daughters Patsy Eagle Long, Salisbury; brothers Jimmy Guy Austin, Kannapolis, and Jerry W. Austin, Wilmington; sisters Phyllis A. Edwards, China Grove, and Patsy A. Long, Gastonia; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, conducted by the Rev. Mark Beasley and the Rev. Richard Keasler. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis.

Visitation:6-8 tonight, at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home of son Jack Day, 2403 W. C St., Kannapolis.

Memorials: North Kannapolis Baptist Church, 312 Locust St., Kannapolis, N.C. 28081 or McGill Avenue Baptist Church, 202 McGill Ave. N.W., Concord, N.C. 28025.

Vivian Stancil Fraley

KANNAPOLIS — Vivian Stancil Fraley, 87, St. Andrews Living Center, formerly of Centergrove Road, died Saturday (Aug. 1, 2000) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord.

Born June 18, 1913, in Kenley, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Ziphia Stancil. Retired from Cannon Mills, she was a registered nurse.

She was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church ,where she was a former Sunday school teacher and a member of the Women’s Missionary Union.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Fraley, and a son, Tom Fraley.

Survivors include sister Vira Parrish, Smithfield, and two grandsons.

Services:Graveside, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Carolina Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Richard Keasler.

Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Whitley’s Funeral Home.

Memorials:North Kannapolis Baptist Building Fund, 312 Locust St., Kannapolis, N.C. 28081.

Mitchell Frank Houck

MOUNT ULLA —Mitchell Frank Houck, 88, 220 Sloan Road, died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury.

Born Aug. 7, 1911, in Rowan County,he was the son of the late Fannie Stephenson Goodman and George Fisher Houck. He was educated in the Rowan County schools.

Mr. Houck had retired from Carolina Tractor Co. after 25 years with the company. He was a member of Thyatira Presbyterian Church, Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post and Eureka Masonic Lodge 283, China Grove. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Survivors include wife Florence Hix Erwin Houck; sons Robert C. Houck, Mount Ulla, and Mitchell FrankHouck Jr., Salisbury; a brother, the Rev. Samuel Miller Houck, Jacksonville, Fla.; sister Martha Houck Dickens, Salisbury; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services:Memorial, 11 a.m. Monday, Thyatira Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Stephens A. Moss. Burial, private, church cemetery.

Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, at the home of son Robert C. Houck, 300 Sloan Road.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, is in charge.

Idelle Hurst Johns

KANNAPOLIS — Idelle Ivory Hurst Johns, 89, 1810 Concord Lake Road, died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000) at Transitional Health Services after three years of serious illness.

Born July 29, 1911, in Chesterfield County, S.C., Mrs. Johns was a daughter of the late Katherine Elizabeth Burr and Edgar Thomas Hurst. She had retired from Cannon Mills in 1975 after 40 years with the company. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Her husband, Carl Johns, died in 1992.

Survivors include sons Bobby Johns, Salisbury, and Carl Johns Jr., Concord; daughter Shirley Johns, Kannapolis; brothers William and Calvin Hurst, both of Kannapolis; sister Elese Davis, Kannapolis; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

Services:3:30 p.m. Monday, Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Harry Ferguson. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home of son Bobby Johns, 2865 Mount Hope Church Road, Salisbury.

Martha Poole Leazer

MOORESVILLE — Martha Louise Poole Leazer, 57, Corriher Grange Road, died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000)at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury.

Born Feb. 1, 1943, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of James C. Poole, Spencer, and the late Hilda Mae Benfield Poole Trivette. She was an employee of Cannon Mills, Kannapolis, and a member of West Corinth Baptist Church.

Survivors, in addition to her father, include husband Robert Leazer; son Terry Wayne Leazer, Mooresville; daughter Pamela Louise Leazer, Mooresville; nephew Kevin Poole, for whom she served as guardian; brother James L. Poole, Lexington; sisters “Sissy” Ethel Story and Mary Frances Leazer, both of Salisbury; and a grandson.

Services:11 a.m. Monday, West Corinth Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Randy Crowell. Burial, church cemetery.

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

Memorials:West Corinth Baptist Church, 120 Corinth Church Road, Mooresville, N.C. 28115.

Marie Masser MacDonald

MOORESVILLE —Marie Masser MacDonald, 97, formerly of 2390 N. Enochville Ave., died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000)at Genesis ElderCare of Mooresville.

Born Jan. 23, 1903, in Offenback, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Margaret and Frank Masser. She was educated in the public schools of Fort Plain, N.Y. She formerly worked for the Beechnut Corp. in Fort Plain, where she also did volunteer work with the hospital.

A member of Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove, she was active in WELCA and the Myrtle Karriker Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Her husband, Archibald Hugh MacDonald, died in 1984.

Survivors include stepson Alward Hugh MacDonald, Mooresville; brothers Karl and Peter Masser, both of Fort Plain, N.Y., and Frank Masser, Melinga, Australia; one grandchild; and six great-grandchildren.

Services:2 p.m. Monday, Concordia Lutheran Church, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. Wayne Sipe. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 6:30-8 tonight, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, Landis.

Memorials:Concordia Lutheran Church, Building Fund, 185 Concordia Church Road, China Grove, N.C. 28023.

Johnnie Reid

The funeral for Johnnie Reid, 83, 975 Union Church Road, will be held Tuesday. He died Thursday (Aug 3, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born April 17, 1917, in Salisbury, Mr. Reid was a son of the late Hannah Reed and John Wilbert Reid. Educated in the public schools of Rowan County, he had retired from Harris Granite Co. and Safety Taxi Co.

A member of New Zion Baptist Church, he was a member of the trustee board and the senior choir. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Reid was a member J.C. Price American Legion Post No. 107.

Survivors include wife Dorothy Wilson Reid; daughter Patricia A. Reid, Salisbury; sister Bonnie Gibson, Albany, N.Y.; and a grandson.

Services:4 p.m. Tuesday, New Zion Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Paul Jones, pastor. Burial, church cemetery, with military rites by Salisbury-Rowan Veterans Council.

Visitation: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the church. At other times the family will be at the home of daughter Patricia A. Reid, 112-G Clancy Hills Apartments.

Noble &Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.

Paul Hugh Rusher

The funeral will be today for Paul Hugh Rusher, 68, Rockwell, who died Wednesday (Aug. 2, 2000) at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.

Services: Memorial service, 4 p.m. today, Lyerly Funeral Home. The body will be cremated.

Bruce Haden Spry

Bruce Haden Spry, 75, Susan Lane, died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center after several weeks of declining health.

Born Feb. 25, 1925, in Davie County, Mr. Spry was a son of the late Josie Embler and Pink Spry. He had retired from the dye and finishing department at N.C. Finishing Co. A lifelong member of Fulton United Methodist Church, Advance, he was a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include wife Louise Pressley Spry; son Rick Spry, Salisbury; daughters Kim Craig, Spencer, and Dana Horton, Rockwell; stepson John Sturgill Jr., Reidsville;stepdaughter Candy Bass, Salisbury; brother Melvin Spry, Linwood; sister Geraldine Blevins, Salisbury; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.

Services:11 a.m. Monday, Eaton Funeral Home, Mocksville, conducted by the Rev. Jack Wallace. Burial, Fulton United Methodist Church cemetery, Advance.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, at the funeral home.

Memorials:Cemetery Fund, Fulton United Methodist Church, 5500 Highway 801 S., Advance, N.C. 27006.

Gladys Trexler Stirewalt

Gladys Trexler Stirewalt, 88, Salisbury, died Saturday (Aug. 5, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Powles Funeral Home, Rockwell, is in charge.

Stacey Deon Witherspoon

Stacey Deon Witherspoon, 24, Charlotte, died Friday (Aug. 4, 2000) at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, after two weeks of serious illness.

Born Oct. 6, 1975, in Salisbury, she was a daughter of Althea Reese and Lawrence W. Witherspoon III. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, East Spencer.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include brothers Lawrence W. Witherspoon IV, Winston-Salem, and Cedric R. Witherspoon, of the home; sister Kimberly Witherspoon Martin, Baltimore; and maternal grandparents Robert and Kathryn Reese, Salisbury.

Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Shady Grove Baptist Church, East Spencer, conducted by the Rev. John G. Gaston, pastor. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 12:30 p.m. Monday, at the church.

Noble &Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.