The funeral will be Wednesday for Allen Belton, 78, 1300 Short St., who died Thursday (Dec. 21, 2000)at Rowan Regional Medical Center after several years of declining health and one month of serious illness.

Services: Noon Wednesday, Refuge Church of God in Christ, conducted by Elder O.C. Hargon, pastor. Burial, Salisbury National Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Salisbury Rowan Veterans Council.

Visitation: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the church.

Noble &Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.

Lillie Fulton Bridges

Lillie Fulton Bridges, 82, Charlotte, died Saturday (Dec. 23, 2000)at Integrated Health Care.

Born Feb. 19, 1918, in Wythe County, Va., Mrs. Bridges was a daughter of the late Lonnie and Jennie Williams Fulton. She had retired after eight years as an inspector with Delmar Printing.

Survivors include brother Chink Fulton, Salisbury; and sisters Elizabeth Fulton, Salisbury, and Ruth Smith, Portsmouth, Va.;

Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Mint Hill. Burial, Forest Lawn East Cemetery, Matthews.

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

Memorials:American Lung Association, 5315 Greenbrook Drive, Charlotte, NC 29205.

Bobby Glenn Burris

TLBEMARLE Ñ Bobby Glenn Burris, 75, 2000 E. Main St., died Friday (Dec. 22, 2000).

Born Jan. 17, 1925, in Stanly County, Mr. Burris was a son of the lateGeorge and Magdalene Whitley Burris. Retired from Holt Oil Co., he was a member of Anderson Grove Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the VFW.

His wife, Louise Aldridge Burris, died Aug. 18, 1996.

Survivors include son Charles Burris, Concord; daughter Sarah B. Poythress, Waldorf, Md.; brother Homer Burris, Albemarle; sisters Gretchen Burleson, Burlington, and Odessa Tucker, Clearwater, Fla.; and two grandchildren.

Services:11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Anderson Grove Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Ron Honeycutt. Burial, Stanly Gardens of Memory, with full military rites by the Stanly County DAV Ritual Team.

Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Stanly Funeral Home.

Memorials: Anderson Grove Baptist Church, 2225 E. Main St., Albemarle, NC 28001; or American Heart Association, c/o Susan Gibson, Bank of Stanly, P.O. Box 338, Albemarle, NC 28002; or American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 211, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home in charge.

John Henry Cole Jr.

John Henry Cole Jr., 91, Salisbury, formerly of College Park, Md., died Friday (Dec. 22, 2000) at Brian Health and Rehabilitation Center after three weeks of serious illness.

Born June 23, 1909, in Brentwood, Md., Mr. Cole was a son of the late John Henry and Emma Moore Cole. Educated in the Brentwood schools, he was employed as a plasterer in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., areas and had worked on the White House during its renovation.

His wife, Margie Cole, died in 1980.

Survivors include daughters Sally Jeffers, Virginia Beach, Va., and Patricia Floyd, Woburn, Mass.; brother Harry Cole, Dallastown, Pa.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Services: None. The body will be cremated.

Visitation: None.

Memorials: Donor’s choice.

Lyerly Funeral Home is in charge.

‘Sam’ Evans

Crosson McConnell “Sam” Evans, 71, 4955 Fish Pond Road, died Friday (Dec. 22, 2000)at Hospice House, Anderson, S.C.

Born in Anderson County, Mr. Evans was a son of the late Elmer Franklin and Emma McConnell Evans. A graduate of Anderson College, he was a truck driver for Murrows Transfer Co., High Point. He had earlier served as a regional manger for Avis Rental Car Co.

Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine McMurray Evans, and his second wife, Dollie Hilliard Evans.

Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, Anderson, S.C. Burial, Garden of Memories, Belton, S.C.

Visitation:Noon Tuesday, at the church, in the mortuary.

Memorials:Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, S.C. 29621.

Ulysses Alexander Hatley

ALBEMARLE —Ulysses Alexander Hatley, 89, 16656 Highway 73, died Saturday (Dec. 23, 2000) at the home of a daughter, Larvene Eury, 36362 Bridge Road, Mount Pleasant.

Born Nov. 26, 1911, in Stanly County, Mr. Hatley was a son of the late Rufus Alexander and Mary Ann Harwood Hatley. A retired farmer, he was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and a former member of the administrative board for the church. He was a founding member of the Millingport Volunteer Fire Department and served as its first treasurer.

His wife of 66 years, Isabelle Page Hatley, died June 24, 2000.

Survivors include son Ted Hatley, Albemarle; daughters Larvene H. Eury, Mount Pleasant, and Cedel H. Lowder, Albemarle; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchild.

Services:2 p.m. Wednesday, Salem United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Mark Denton. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Hartsell Funeral Home-Albemarle. At other times the family will be at the home of daughter Larvene Eury.

Memorials: Salem United Methodist Church, 21007 Highway 73 West, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Adam Nathaniel Herring

CHINA GROVE — Adam Nathaniel Herring, 93, 503 Chapel St., died Saturday (Dec. 23, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury.

Born July 13, 1907, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Samuel Preston and Caroline Brock Herring. He was educated in the Stanly County school system.

Mr. Herring worked at Cannon Mills for 42 years and retired from China Grove Textiles as a spinning doffer. He was a member of Landis Baptist Church.

His wife, Mae Belle Hill Herring, died Sept. 26, 1977.

Survivors include son Donnie Nathaniel Herring of China Grove; daughter Linda Miller of China Grove; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild.

Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Landis Baptist Church, Landis, conducted by the Rev. Billy Honeycutt. Burial at West Lawn Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the church at 1:30 p.m.

Visitation: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Linn Honeycutt Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the residence of Linda Miller, 407 Keller St.

Memorials: Landis Baptist Church, Mission Fund, 110 N. Kimmons St., Landis, NC 28088.

Linn Honeycutt Funeral Home in charge.

Frederick Robert Nelson

Fredrick Robert “Fred” Nelson, 50, 145 Partridge Run, died Wednesday (Dec. 20, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born Sept. 1, 1950, in Billings, Mont., he was the son of Bernie Blackford Nelson of Billings and the late Neal B. Nelson. Educated in the Billings schools, he graduated from Rocky Mountain College. He also attended the Sorbonne in Paris and Georgia College in Milledgeville. He received a master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia.

He was a social worker with the Hefner VA Medical Center for five years before he retired in 1997. Prior to that, Mr. Nelson was a forensic psychologist for the Forensic Services Center at Central State Hospital in Georgia for 17 years. He also served as a psychologist for the developmentally disabled at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, Ga., for three years.

Survivors include wife JoAnn Smith Nelson, whom he married Dec. 29, 1979; son Neal Burton Nelson, of the home; stepson Michael Brian Bloodworth of Milledgeville, Ga.; brother Wayne L. Nelson of Billings, Mont.; and two step-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Summersett Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. S. David Carriker, pastor of Third Creek Presbyterian Church. The body will be cremated.

Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Partridge Run residence.

Memorials: Rocky Mountain College, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59101.

Maggie Sides Snider

KANNAPOLIS — Maggie Sides Snider, 85, 4398 Pine St., died at Five Oaks Nursing Center in Concord on Saturday (Dec. 23, 2000).

Lady’s Funeral Home is in charge.

Doris Sedberry Masters

Doris Dunn Sedberry Masters, 81, 205 Willow Road, died Friday (Dec. 22, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born June 21, 1919, in Woodleaf, Mrs. Masters was a daughter of the late William Elmer and Essie Mae Sapp Dunn. She was a graduate of Woodleaf High School. She and her late husband owned and operated M&S Cleaners in Salisbury for 27 years until his death in 1977.

A member of Unity Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Masters was active in the choir and served on a committee to refurbish the church interior.

Her first husband, Ray Almond Sedberry, died April 18, 1977.

Survivors include husband Walter “Walt” Masters; sons W. “Marti” Martin Sedberry, Mooresville; daughter Judith “Judy” Zinter, Washington, D.C.; brother Billy Dunn, Woodleaf; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Services:11 a.m. Wednesday, Unity Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Malcolm Bullock. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: The family will see friends following the service at the church.

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

Summersett Funeral Home is in charge.

Robert C. ‘R.C.’ Naylor

Robert C. “R.C.” Naylor, 72, Salisbury, died Saturday (Dec. 23, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center after one year of declining health and two months of serious illness.

Born Aug. 15, 1928, in Sampson County, Mr. Naylor was a son of the late Grady B. and Vivie Capps Naylor. Educated in the Sampson County schools, he had retired due to ill health in 1988 from Ridenhour Supply after 15 years with the company.

Mr. Naylor was a member of Yadkin Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Men’s Fellowship and the Senior Citizens Sunday School Class. After his retirement he was a Santa’s helper for 13 years at local malls.

His first wife, Mary Dunn Naylor, died Nov. 17, 1988.

Survivors include wife Rosa Lee Pinkston Naylor; sons Randall C. Naylor, Salisbury; daughters Carolyn N. Jenkins and Frances N. White, both of Spencer, and Sue N. Shakleford, Salisbury; stepsons Larry Poole, Salisbury, and Jerry Poole, Raleigh; stepdaughter Rhonda Emerson, Salisbury; sisters Eva Taylor, Dunn, Tynie West, Lillington, and Myrtle Johnson, Buies Creek; 13 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

Services:Graveside, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, conducted by the Rev. David Ayers, pastor, Yadkin Baptist Church, and the Rev. Tim Jernigan, former pastor.

Visitation:None. The family will be at their respective residences.

Memorials:Rowan County Heart Association, c/o Betty Brisson, 140 Regency Road, Salisbury, NC 28144.

Lyerly Funeral Home is in charge.

James Walter Roberts

LEXINGTON — James Walter Roberts, 73, Dixie Street, died Friday (Dec. 22, 2000) at Lexington Memorial Hospital.

Morrison-Studevent Funeral Home is in charge.

Sherry Kay Trexler

Sherry Kay Trexler, 43, 4235 Sherrills Ford Road, died Thursday (Dec. 21, 2000)at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem.

Born Jan. 16, 1957, in Brunswick, Ga., she was a daughter of Joseph J. Trexler, Mesa, Ariz., and the late Margaret Snyder Trexler. She was a senior at Catawba College, where she was majoring in Christian education and was a member of the Catawba Chapel Choir.

She was a past president of Phi Beta Lamda at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, and was a past state vice president of the organization. She was also a member of Landmark Church, where she served in the choir and was a Pioneer Club teacher.

Survivors include brothers Joseph D., and Terry R. Trexler, both of Illinois, and Stephen M. Trexler, Wisconsin; sisters Shirley Stephens, Florida, Delcina Holmes, Indiana, and Vicki Pizzino, Salisbury; and stepmother Borgie Trexler, Mesa, Ariz.

Services:Memorial, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Landmark Church, conducted by the Rev. Benny Hillard and the Rev. Jerry Snipes, pastors, and the Rev. Stephen Holmes, a nephew. The body will be cremated. Burial, Park Ridge, Ill., at a later date.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Summersett Funeral Home.

Memorials: Landmark Church, Youth Program, 1910 Mooresville Road, Salisbury, NC 28147.

Summersett Funeral Home in charge.

James Curtis Vanhoy

ALBEMARLE — James Curtis Vanhoy, 77, 33713 Ingold School Road, died Friday (Dec. 22, 2000) at the VA Medical Center in Durham.

Born Aug. 13, 1923, in Stanly County, Mr. Vanhoy was a son of the late Jeter and Nora Cagle Vanhoy. He was a retired carpenter for Newsome Roofing Co.

A U.S. Army veteran, he served during World War II in Europe and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the VFW.

Survivors include wife Margaret Virginia Bowers Vanhoy; stepmother Zora Barbee Vanhoy, Albemarle; sons Johnny, Ronald Lee, Randy Joe and David Vanhoy, all of Albemarle, and James C. Vanhoy Jr., Oakboro; daughters Nora Deberry, Cathy Locklear and Pam Locklear, all of Albemarle, and Pat Kittredge, Mount Pleasant; half brother Everett Vanhoy, Gold Hill; 38 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Devotion Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Crisco. Burial, Stanly Gardens of Memory, Albemarle, with full military rites by Albemarle-Stanly County DAV.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Hartsell Funeral Home-Albemarle. At other times the family will be at the home of daughter Nora DeBerry, 33713 Ingold School Road, Albemarle.

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