Thomas Nathaniel “Tommy” Abel, 57, 105 Harrell Court, died Friday (March 17, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center following a day of serious illness.

Born Aug. 9, 1942, in Salisbury, Mr. Abel was a son of the late Edward and Robbie Goodman Abel. He attended J.C. Price High School, Salisbury, and was a retired construction worker. Mr. Abel was a former member of Fairview Heights Baptist Church, Salisbury.

Survivors include sons Thomas N. Abel, David Edward Abel and Antonio Ingram, all of Salisbury; daughters Faith Abel and Sandra Abel, both of Salisbury; brothers Robert E.Abel and Kevin Abel, of the home, and Kenneth Abel, Salisbury; sisters Deborah A. Johnson, Salisbury, Evelyn Walker, Senecca,S.C., Brenda Abel, Salisbury and Patricia Abel, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; and nine grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, A. R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel, Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home.

Visitation: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, A. R. Kelsey Chapel, Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home of Kenneth and Willie Mae Abel, 702 Candlewick Dr., Salisbury.

Debbie Cox

MOORESVILLE — Deborah Jo “Debbie” Hudson Cox, 44, 214 E. Gray St., died Saturday (March 18, 2000) at Brian Health Center and Retirement.

Born Jan. 5, 1956, in Cabarrus County, Ms. Cox was the daughter of the late Gary Melvin and Joan Whittington Hudson. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include daughter Lisa Cox and son Josh Cox, both of the home; brothers Randy Hudson of Mississippi and Tony Hudson, Charlotte; grandfather Melvin Hudson, Kannapolis; step-grandmother Johnnie Hudson,Kannapolis.

Services: 3:30 p.m. today, Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel, Kannapolis, conducted by Rick Hudson.Burial, Glenwood Memorial Park, Mooresville.

Visitation: 2:30-3:30 today, Lady’s Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the residence.

Benjamin Crouch

Pompano Beach, Fla. — Benjamin Alexander Crouch, 84, formerly of Taylorsville, died Thursday (March 16, 2000) at North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach.

Born in Alexander County, Feb. 28, 1916, Mr. Crouch was a son of the late Mary Ella and Allie Elijah Crouch Sr. He was a retired construction worker and attended Coral Ridge Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by wife Ollie Stack Crouch, brothers Allie Elijah Crouch Jr., Jacob Coolidge Crouch, James Leonard Crouch and Thomas Meredith Crouch and sister Lindle Iona Crouch.

Survivors include daughter Patsy Smith, Ala.; sisters Willie Pauline Stikeleather, Stony Point, Thethile “Deat” Davis, China Grove and Texi Mano “Cricket” Bradshaw, Kannapolis; stepson Roy Smith, Ga.; stepdaughter Wanda Walters, Fla.; and three stepgrandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Stony Point Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Brent Kasey. Burial, Three Forks Baptist Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, Chapman Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home of sister Willie Stikeleather, Stony Point School Road.

Jacob Warren Faggart

CHARLOTTE — Jacob Warren Faggart, 73, Beverly Health Care Renaissance Center, died Thursday (March 16, 2000) at Presbyterian Hospital.

Born April 15, 1926, in Cabarrus County, Mr.Faggart was the son of the late Thomas and Josephine Bost Faggart. He had attended Cabarrus County schools and worked at Cannon Mills Plant 1. Mr. Faggart was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of Bethpage Presbyterian Church.

His wife, Daisy Allen Faggart, died March 10, 1997.

Survivors include sons Timothy E. Faggart, Schertz, Texas, Solomon J. Faggart, Sumter, S.C., Shawn Gabriel Faggart, Atlanta, Joel T. Faggart, Mt. Holly; daughters Wanda D.Faggart, Atlanta, Vida G. Faggart, Salisbury, Sheila Plumber, Contoe, Texas, and Dorothy G. Faggart, Salisbury; and five grandchildren.

Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Fairview Heights Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Rufus Lockhart, pastor, with a eulogy by the Rev. Henrico White. Burial, National Cemetery with Military Rites by the Rowan Veterans Council.

Visitation: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Fairview Heights Baptist Church. At other times the family will be at the residence, 1409 N. Long Street, Salisbury.

Rowan Funeral Service is in charge.

Terrance O’Neil Hayes

SPENCER — Terrance O’NeilHayes, 11, 1015 Second St., died Saturday (March 18, 2000) at Duke University Medical Center, Durham due to declining health.

Born Sept. 20, 1988, in Davidson County, Terrance was the son of Leslie Marlene Hayes, of the home, and Alexander Vonzell Clark, Raleigh. A sixth-grade honor student at North Rowan Middle, he was a member of Hall’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church.

His paternal grandfather, Greg Gibson, and his maternal great-grandmother, Mary Brooker, preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, survivors include brothers Rushion Cook, Harrisburg, and Devon Brown, Salisbury; maternal grandmother Roberta Hayes,Salisbury; paternal grandmother Margaret Clark, China Grove; maternal grandfather Charles Brooker, Salisbury; maternal great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes, Salisbury; and maternal great-grandfather John Brooker, Salisbury.

Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Southern City Tabernacle AMEZion Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Donald C. Holness, pastor. Burial, OakwoodCemetery.

Visitation: 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. The family will be meeting at the home of maternal great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes, 1209 S. Railroad St., Salisbury.

Charlie McGee Jr.

ALBEMARLE — Charlie McGee Jr., 67, 520 WaddellDr., died Tuesday (March 14, 2000) at Stanly Memorial Hospital.

Born June 9, 1932, in Hollandale, Miss., Mr.McGee was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McGee. Educated in Hollandale public schools, he was a retired employee of Wiscassett Mills, Albemarle.

Survivors include his wife, Lillie Tatum McGee; stepson William Davis, Burlington, N.J.; daughters Doris Ann McGee, Calif., and Rosa Lee McGee, Hollandale; stepdaughter Janette Carver, Sayerville, N.J.; sisters Geneva Rawls and Louise Johnson, both of Hollandale, and Lillie Mae James, Chicago, Ill.; and eight grandchildren.

Services: 2:30 p.m. today, Saints Delight Church, Albemarle, conducted by the Rev. Dr. James E. Richardson, pastor. Burial, East Side Cemetery, Albemarle.

Visitation: 2 p.m. today, Saints Delight Church.

Kelsey Funeral Home of Albemarle is in charge.

Bertie Ann Ross Queen

KANNAPOLIS — Bertie Ann Ross Queen, 92, formerly of 314 Pine St., died Saturday (March 18, 2000) at Big Elm Nursing Center.

Born July 2, 1907, in Fannin County, Ga., Mrs. Queen was the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Laura Cole Ross. She was employed with Cannon Mills Company, plants 1 and 4 in the spinning room for about 50 years before retiring in 1971. A member of West Point Baptist Church, she was a resident of the area since 1922.

Her husband, Russell Queen, died in 1969 and daughter Mary Laura Petrea died April 29, 1966.

Survivors include daughter Patsy Q. Steen, Kannapolis; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. today, Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel, Kannapolis, conducted by the Rev. Rick Miller. Burial, Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis.

Visitation: 2-3 p.m. today, Whitley’s Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home of daughter Patsy Steen, 714 Keever St., Kannapolis.

Memorials: Rowan Regional Home Health & Hospice, 118 E. Council Street, Salisbury, N.C. 28144.

Charles Ray Spry

KANNAPOLIS — Charles Ray Spry, 72, formerly of 707 Fairview St., died Saturday (March 18, 2000) at Concord Nursing Home following a serious illness.

Lady’s Funeral Home is in charge.

Robert Stockton Sr.

Robert Stockton Sr., 86, 7010 Mooresville Rd., died Saturday (March 18, 2000) at Genesis Nursing Center following a period of declining health.

Born April 17, 1913, in Catawba County, Mr. Stockton was a son of the late Abraham and Nancy Burton Stockton. Educated in Catawba County public schools, he was a retired farmer. Mr. Stockton was a member of Sills Creek AME Zion Church, a father of the church and on the Lay Council. He also participated at the West Rowan Senior Citizens Meal Site.

His wife, Rosetta Johnson Stockton, died June 12, 1995, and son, Robert John Stockton, died Sept. 14, 1997.

Survivors include sons James Stockton, Salisbury, Howard Stockton, Cooleemee, and Lewis William Stockton of the home; daughters Mary Andrews, Springfield, Mass., Nancy Houston and Dorothy Marshall, both of Washington, Md., Annie Stockton of the home and Rosie Stockton, Charlotte; brother Roosevelt Stockton, Salisbury; sisters Valentine Partee, Washington, D.C., Inez Sloan, Mooresville, Banner Fleming and Janie Cornelius,both of Salisbury; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.

Joshua Franklin White

MOCKSVILLE — Joshua Franklin “Josh” White, 86, of Sheffield Road, died Friday (March 17, 2000) at Kate B.Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston-Salem.

Born July 12, 1913, in Davie County, Mr.White was the son of the late Ossie Tutterow and James Franklin White. He retired from Heritage Furniture Company, Mocksville, after 30 years of service. A member of Calahaln Friendship Baptist Church, he was former president of the adult Sunday School class and a member of the church choir.

He was preceded in death by son Don White and daughter Linda White.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Mamie Marie Cleary White; sons Jerry F.White and Mac White, both of Mocksville; daughters Janie White Dixon and Geraldine White Dwiggins, both of Mocksville; sisters Hattie Naylor, Mocksville and Hazel Baity, Clemmons; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Services: 4 p.m. Monday, Calahaln Friendship Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Carroll Jordan and the Rev. Tommy Faust. Burial, Ijames Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery.The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to service.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Eaton Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the residence.