MOCKSVILLE — Crystal Lea Smith, 13, of Prison Camp Road, died Monday (June 26, 2000) at her residence, after several months of illness.

Born Aug. 7, 1986, in Forsyth County, Ms. Smith was the daughter of Tamara Freedle Fritz, of the home and Perry Smith, Mocksville. She was a student at Mocksville Middle School and attended Heaven Bound Full Gospel Church.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include step-father Albert Fritz, of the home; and sister Suzanne Welch, Mocksville.

Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Eaton Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. James Ward. Burial, Yadkin Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

Memorials: In Memory of Crystal Smith, c/o Stacy Schotz, Case Manager, 124 Wilkesboro St., Mocksville, N.C. 27028.

Ora Lambert Cribb

Ora Lambert Cribb, 93, of Salisbury, died Monday (June 26, 2000) at her daughters residence, Patsy Kluttz, with whom she made her home.

Powles Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Shirley Jean Ervin

CHINA GROVE — Shirley Jean Ervin, 60, 2260 Cannon Farm Road, died Sunday (June 25, 2000) at Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte.

Born Feb. 9, 1940, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of Robert Clifton Ervin, Mooresville and the late Mary Mable Rimmer Ervin. Educated in Rowan County schools, she was the owner and operator of Landis Dairy Bar.

Survivors, in addition to her father, include brother Danny Ervin, Mooresville; and sister Pat Kepley, China Grove.

Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, conducted by the Rev. James Strickland. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the residence.

Ray Lee Grindstaff

Born March 1, 1944, in Mecklenburg County, Mr. Grindstaff was a son Vernie Gibson Medford, Canton, and the late Jack David Grindstaff. Prior to his retirement, he was an automotive painter.

Mr. Grindstaff was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Grindstaff.

Survivors include wife Carolyn Hooks Grindstaff; sons Jeff Grindstaff, Woodleaf, and Danny Grindstaff, Leland; brother Kenny Medford, Canton; sisters Donna Jean Mitchell, Marion, and Brenda Burnette, Canton; and three grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. today, Cavin Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Randall Macon. Burial, Glenwood Memorial Park.

Visitation was held last night at the funeral home.

Rachel Gilbert Hatley

ALBEMARLE — Rachel Gilbert Hatley, 71, 17072 St. Martin Road, died Monday (June 26, 2000) at Carolinas Medical Center.

Born Dec. 22, 1928, in Stanly County, Mrs. Hatley was a daughter of the late Pearl Williams and George T. Gilbert. She attended Pfeiffer College and was a homemaker.

Survivors include husband Joseph L. Hatley, of the home; son Joseph H. Hatley Jr., Albemarle; daughter Deborah H. Holbrook, Charleston, S.C.; brother Hoyle Gilbert, Charlotte; sister Margaret Tucker, Albemarle; and five grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Elder Larry Austin and Elder Rom Kerley. Burial, Liberty Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Oakboro.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the residence.

Maggie Hinson

She was a care provider and was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Albemarle.

Survivors include son Bill Hinson, Concord; daughter June Carol Cook, Concord; and four grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Highland Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Leonard Aycock. Burial, West Concord Cemetery.

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

Peggy Mitchell Holmes

Peggy Mitchell Holmes, 59, 120 Dove Meadow, died Saturday (June 24, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center, after two days of serious illness.

Services: Noon Thursday, 1st Calvary Baptist Church, conducted by Elder Eric Susong and the Rev. Harvey Rice. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation: 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.

Infant Kiasha Lee Horton

Infant Kiasha Lee Horton, 403 W. Franklin St., Apt. 10, died Sunday (June 25, 2000), at birth, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville.

She was a daughter of Jessie Raciti and Rasheem Horton, both of Salisbury.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include maternal grandparents Fred and Rhonda Sullivan, both of Rockwell; paternal grandmother Elfreda Williams, Salisbury; and paternal grandfather Wayne Horton, St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

Services: Graveside, 10 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Thomas P. Clements, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial, Rowan Memorial Park.

Visitation: None.

Summersett Funeral Home is in charge.

Paul Clinton Rash

Mr. Rash is survived by a son Malcolm Rash, Salisbury.

Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Buffalo Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dean Watson, the Rev. Ray Ham and the Rev. Doyle Holder. Burial, Lewis family cemetery.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorials: Buffalo Baptist Church, c/o Kim Harless, 218 Beaver Drive, West Jefferson, N.C. 28694.

Jessie Margaret Roques

Jessie Margaret Jones Roques, 84, of Pope, Mo., died Friday (June 16, 2000) at her residence.

Born Aug. 27, 1915, in Salisbury, she was a daughter of the late Pearl Wiley and Peyton Moore Jones. Educated in Salisbury schools and a graduate of Boyden High School, she was a homemaker and had lived in Missouri for the past ten years.

Survivors include husband Ernest L. Roques; son William P. “Bill” Agner, Salisbury; daughter Sue Safrit Schumaker, Olive Branch, Mo.; sister Mary Jo Jones Bailey, Chesapeake, Va.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held Friday (June 23, 2000) in Batesville, Mo. Burial was in Forrest Memorial Park, Batesville, Mo.

Memorials: Christ The King Anglican Church, 126 Sunset Drive, Salisbury, N.C. 28147.

Elsie Williams Shelton

The funeral will be Wednesday for Elsie Williams Shelton, 84, 209 W. Tenth St., who died Sunday (June 25, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center, after a period of declining health.

Born April 24, 1916, Rockingham County, Mrs. Shelton was a daughter of the late Hattie Shreves and John Lindsay Williams. Educated in Madison and Mayodan schools, she was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church.

Survivors include husband J.D. Shelton; sons J. Douglas Shelton Jr., Granite Quarry; John L. Shelton, Statesboro, Ga. and H. Keith Shelton, Bedford, Va.; and nine grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Summersett Memorial Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Ron Doub. Burial, Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, at the funeral home.

George Y. Thomason Jr.

The funeral will be Thursday for George Y. Thomason Jr., 87, 130 W. Ridge Road, who died Monday (June 26, 2000) at his residence, after two and a half years of declining health.

Born Oct. 6, 1912, in Rowan County, Mr. Thomason was a son of the late Pearl Bessent and George Y. Thomason. Educated in Rowan County schools, he was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force . He owned and operated Thomason Alignment and was a member of Franklin Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Thomason was preceded in death by his wife Margie Kluttz Thomason, who died April 11, 1995.

Survivors include brother Sam Thomason, Salisbury; Lucile Lewis and Marguerite Bellone, both of Salisbury.

Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Franklin Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Larry Summey, minister. Burial, church cemetery.

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

Memorials: Franklin Presbyterian Church, 280 Franklin Church Drive, Salisbury, N.C. 28147.

Elsie Mae Norris Watson

The funeral will be Wednesday for Elsie Mae Norris Watson, 72, of Salisbury, who died Sunday (June 25, 2000) at the Laurels of Salisbury, after a brief illness.

Born Jan. 4, 1928, in Rowan County, Mrs. Watson was a daughter of the late Blanche Moon and Percy Powell Norris. She graduated from Spencer High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wilson Watson, who died July 25, 1999.

Survivors include son Bobby Lee Watson, Mount Ulla; daughter Cheryle W. Wietbrock, Salisbury; sister Myrtie N. Poplin, Charlotte; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services: Graveside, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Brookhill Memorial Gardens of Rockwell, conducted by the Rev. Clarence E. Sifford, minister of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church.