CHINA GROVE — Opal Corriher Lee, 50, 215 First Corriher St., died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord, after six weeks of declining health and two weeks of serious illness.

Born July 1, 1950, in Rowan County, Mrs. Lee was a daughter of the late Dewey Shelton and Virgie Cauble Corriher. Educated in Rowan County schools, she had been a waitress for Kent’s Steak House and David’s Barbecue. She was a Baptist.

Survivors include husband Ronald Eugene Lee, whom she married April 5, 1985; son Michael Eugene Lee, of the home; stepsons Tony Lee, China Grove, Todd Lee, Landis, and Jimmy Lee, Rockwell; daughter Betty Wilson, Salisbury; stepdaughter Cindy Black, China Grove; brothers Dewey and David Corriher, both of Salisbury; sister Jean Hodge, Salisbury; and eight grandchildren.

Services:2 p.m. Sunday, Lyerly Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Robert Turner. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.

Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Barbara Ann Efird Hill

ALBEMARLE — Barbara Ann Efird Hill, 64, 400 F. Farmbrook Drive, Lot 7, died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000) at Mercy Hospital.

Born Feb. 20, 1936, in Stanly County, Mrs. Hill was a daughter of the late Grove Harmon and Virgie Scott Efird. She worked at Wiscassett Mills before she was disabled in 1990.

Her husband, Wade Darrell Hill, preceded her in death.

Survivors include sons David Hill, Albemarle, Darrell Hill, Norwood, and Dwight Hill, Badin; brothers Gary Efird, Albemarle, and Lewis Efird, North Las Vegas, Nev.; sister Sue Broadway, Concord; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Services:4 p.m. Saturday, Aquadale Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Reese Linnell and the Rev. Robert Ellis.

Visitation:7-9 tonight, Hartsell Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home of son David Hill, 305 Ellenwood Drive.

Earnest Lee Kirksey

Earnest Lee Kirksey, 80, Salisbury, died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2000)at Hefner VA Medical Center after a period of declining health.

Born Sept. 28, 1920, in Gaston County, Mr. Kirksey was a son of the late Charlie Bigelow and Hattie Powell Kirksey. Educated in Gaston County schools, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was awarded the second highest military award in tank battle, The Distinguished ServiceCross, and the Purple Heart, five Battle Stars and many other decorations with the 743 Tank Battalion.

Retired from Rowan Cotton Mills, he was a member of First Baptist Church, Rockwell, a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and active as long as his health would permit.

Survivors include wife Geneva Null Kirksey, whom he married March 30, 1943; sons Earnest Lee Kirksey Jr., Rockwell, and Michael Eugene Kirksey, Salisbury; sister Violet Coble, Salisbury; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services:11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rockwell, conducted by Dr. Benny Vickrey. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30. Burial, family plot, church cemetery, with military rites by the Rowan County Veterans Council.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, Lyerly Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the residence.

Memorials:Building Fund, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 756, Rockwell, NC 28138.

Russell Kresslov

CHARLOTTE — The funeral will be Sunday for Russell Kresslov, 86, father of Karen Kresslov Morris, Salisbury, who died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2000)at Carolinas Medical Center.

He retired as a colonel from the U.S. Air Force and was sworn in to the U.S. Supreme Court by Judge Earl Warren in 1958.

Services:Memorial, 4 p.m. Sunday, Harry and Bryant Chapel, Charlotte, conducted by the Rev. Joseph D. Aldrich.

Visitation:Following the memorial service.

Memorials:American Red Cross, Greater Carolinas Chapter, P.O. Box 36507, Charlotte, NC 28236 or Myers Park Baptist Church, P.O. Box 6006, Charlotte, NC 28027.

Harold Otis ‘Speed’ Leslie

Harold Otis “Speed” Leslie, 75, formerly of Highway 70, died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000)at Autumn Care of Salisbury.

Born June 11, 1925, in Salisbury, Mr. Leslie was a son of the late Otis Tyris Leslie and Jennie Lee Earnhardt Leslie Boger. Educated in Salisbury city schools, Mr. Leslie served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, 1943-1945.

He retired at a route man fromPet Dairy of Salisbury after 35 years. He attended Enon Baptist Church and was a charter member of Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post.

Survivors include son Tyris Franklin Leslie, Salisbury; brother W. Preston and Robert A. Leslie, both of Salisbury; sister Joanne B. Holshouser, Faith; and three grandchildren.

Services:2 p.m. Sunday, Summersett Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Keith Copeland, Faith Lutheran Church. Burial, Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

Visitation: 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials:Faith Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 669, Faith, NC 28041 or American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 211, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Charlie Leon Miller

Charlie Leon Miller, 77, Stokes Ferry Road, died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000)at his home after one month of serious illness.

Born May 3, 1923, in Rowan County, Mr. Miller was a son of the late Lonnie H. and Martha Lou Trexler. Educated in Rowan County schools, Mr. Miller was earlier employed by Southern Railway and retired from Cartex Mills. He was a member of Stallings Memorial Baptist Church and the Friendly Bible Class.

Survivors include wife Elizabeth Linebarger Miller, whom he married in 1941; sons Sonny Miller, Rockwell, and Michael Miller, Salisbury; daughter Charlene Miller, Salisbury; sisters Pauline Kerley and Aileen Casey, both of Salisbury; four grandchildren; and three great-grandsons.

Services:1 p.m. Saturday, Lyerly Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Roby Linebarger and the Rev. Mark Anders. Burial, Rowan Memorial Park.

Visitation:12-1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials:Rowan Regional Home Health and Hospice, 825-A W. Henderson St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Jeannette Brown Miller

The funeral will be Saturday for Jeannette Brown Wall Miller, 67, 8544 Old Concord Road, died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2000)at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born May 24, 1933, in Faith, Mrs. Miller was a daughter of the late Jacob H. and Anna Kluttz Brown. Educated in Rowan County schools, she worked at Cannon Mills in the washcloth department. She was a member of Landis Baptist Church.

Her first husband, Samuel F. Wall, died in 1981, and her second husband, Edward Miller, died in 1996.

Survivors include son Samuel Wall, Salisbury; daughters Debbie Farrington and Rhonda Tucker, both of China Grove, Sylvia Barnette, New London; brother Carl Brown, Rockwell; sister Ann Ricter, Surfside Beach; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services:2 p.m. Saturday, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Billy Honeycutt. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation:1-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Wencie Alexander Wallace

Wencie Alexander Wallace, 216 South West St., died Wednesday (Dec. 6, 2000) at her residence.

Services: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Tower of Power Holy Church, conducted by the Rev. William D. Turner. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation: 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. At other times the family will be at the home of a daughter Jessica Bledsoe, 714 S. Ellis St., Salisbury.

Mitchell & Fair Funeral Services is in charge.

Grace Bowlin Wyatt

KANNAPOLIS —Grace Bowlin Wyatt, 80, formerly of 910 Klondale Ave., died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000)at Avante Nursing Center, Concord.

Born July 15, 1920, in Wilkes County, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Mary Darnell Bowlin. She retired from Cannon Mills Co. plant 1 no. 6 weave room and was a member of Peak Creek Presbyterian Church, North Wilkesboro.

Her husband, Donald Wyatt, died in 1974.

Survivors include daughters Frances Ward, Sandra Little, Martha Clayton and Carolyn Crowell, all of Kannapolis, and Patricia Millstead, Charleston, S.C.; sons John Allen Wyatt, Concord, Donald Wyatt Jr., China Grove, and Tommy Lynn Wyatt, Kannapolis; sister Sadie Darnell, Wilkesboro; brother Arnold Bowlin, Wilkesboro; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, conducted by the Rev. Billy Rintz. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home of a daughter, Frances Ward, 1457 Midlake Ave.

Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3298.

Virginia Hutchins Evans

MOCKSVILLE — Virginia Hutchins Evans, 89, Wilkesboro Street, died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000) at Meadowbrook Terrace of Davie.

Born Oct. 29, 1911, in Glenville, Ga., Mrs. Evans was a daughter of the late Blanche Strain and Walter E. Hutchins. She graduated from Old City Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Winston-Salem, and was a retired private duty nurse and caregiver with Davie County Hospital.

She was a member of the Eastern Star, N.C. Federation of Women’s Clubs, Center and Mocksville Senior Citizens, Center United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

She was also well known as a pencil and chalk artist.

Her husband, E.P. “Fuzzy” Evans, died in 1984.

Survivors include daughters Laura Markland, Winston-Salem, and Nancy Hodges, Norfolk, Va.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Center United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. William Wombough. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Eaton Funeral Home.

Memorials: Center United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Linda Owings, 728 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville, NC 27028.

Hazeline Clifton Oakley

SPENCER — Hazeline Clifton Oakley, 54, 1002 S. Rowan Ave., died Thursday (Dec. 7, 2000) at her home.