LEXINGTON — Jack Edward Biesecker, 59, Lexington, died Monday (May 29, 2000) at Lexington Memorial Hospital.

Born April 10, 1941, in Davidson County, Mr. Biesecker was a son of the late Fred Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Tesh Biesecker. He was a self-employed paint contractor.

Survivors include daughter Beth Biesecker, Lexington; son John Scott Biesecker, Lexington; sisters Emma Ruth Parker, Greensboro, and Elizabeth “Lib” Biesecker, Winston-Salem; and brothers Robert “Bob” Biesecker, Lexington, and Fritts Biesecker, Charlotte.

Services: Graveside, 11 a.m. Thursday, Lexington City Cemetery, conducted by Dr. Billy Joe Leonard.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, Piedmont Funeral Home.

Memorials: Donor’s choice.

James Mack Crowell Jr.

SPENCER — The funeral will be Thursday for James Mack Crowell Jr., 72, Spencer, who died Monday (May 29, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury.

Born Nov. 3, 1927, in Salisbury, Mr. Crowell was a son of the late James M. and Eunice Pickler Crowell. He was a 1944 graduate of Spencer High School and received a bachelor of science degree from Catawba College, Salisbury, in 1948.

Mr. Crowell was employed for 20 years by N.C. Finishing Co. as senior cost accountant. He was later employed for 23 years by R.W. Norman’s as a cost accountant and had worked part-time at Stoudemire Furniture Co. as a salesman during his retirement.

A lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Spencer, he served on many committees, including the Pastor Search program and board of trustees. He was a deacon, Sunday school superintendent and served on the finance committee.

He was a member of the Spencer Board of Adjustments, where he served over 22 years and was a past chairman. Also affiliated with the International Management Council, he was named Man of the Year for 1973-74. He received the Spencer Mayor’s Appreciation Award for Excellent Service in 1992.

Survivors include wife Harriette Kennedy Crowell, whom he married in 1948; sons Tyson F. Crowell, Raleigh, and Curtis A. Crowell, Apex; and four grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, First Baptist Church of Spencer, conducted by the Rev. Franklin Myers. Burial, Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Summersett Funeral Home, Salisbury.

Memorials: National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, Inc., 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 708, Charlotte,N.C. 28210; or First Baptist Church of Spencer, 215 Fifth St., Spencer, N.C. 28159.

Anna Ross Hutchinson

FAITH — Anna Maria Ross Hutchinson, 91, 1006 Fraley St., died Tuesday (May 30, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, after 18 months of declining health and eight days of serious illness.

Summersett Funeral Home, Salisbury, is in charge.

John Marvin Lipe Jr.

MOORESVILLE — John Marvin Lipe Jr., 63, Mecklenburg Highway, died Monday (May 29, 2000) at his home.

Born Dec. 8, 1936, in Cabarrus County, Mr. Lipe was a son of the late Marvin and Margaret Miller Lipe. He retired after 28 years as plant manager at Templon Spinning Mills. He was employed by the Pines at Davidson in the maintenance department.

He was active as a Scoutmaster in Boy Scout Troop 173 in Mount Mourne.

A great-granddaughter preceded him in death.

Survivors include wife Connie Newton Lipe, whom he married Dec. 28, 1956; sons Todd Lipe, Statesville, and Jason Lipe, Troutman; daughter Sandy Lipe, Mooresville; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m.Thursday, Broad Street United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Mike Macdonald and the Rev. Mark White. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.

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

Memorials: American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Charlotte,N.C. 28202; Hospice at Lake Norman Office, Suite 105, 452 S. Main St., Davidson, N.C. 28036; or Broad Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1293, Mooresville, N.C. 28115.

Larry Donnell McGee

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Larry Donnell McGee, 47, 955 E. 144th St., died Monday (May 29, 2000) at his home.

Rowan Funeral Service, Salisbury, is in charge.

The family will be at the home of brother Allen McGee, 320 Freedom drive, Wildwood Development, Salisbury.

Dorothy Vinzant Schneider

MOCKSVILLE — The funeral will be Friday for Dorothy Vinzant Schneider, 69, 171 Edgewood Circle, who died Monday (May 29, 2000) at her home.

Born May 4, 1931, in Greenville, Miss., Mrs. Schneider was a daughter of the late George W. and Dorothy Cunningham Vinzant. Educated in the Vicksburg, Miss., schools, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, Augsburg Sunday school class, Christian Fellowship Club and WELCA.

Survivors include husband Kurt W. Schneider, whom she married July 9, 1957; daughters Carey Schneider Klima, Washington, D.C., and Connie Schneider, Columbus, Ohio; brothers Bill Vinzant, Kingston, Ark., Buddy Vinzant, Tunica, Miss., Doug Vinzant, Raymond, Miss., and Tommy Vinzant, Pelham, Ala.; and sister Molly V. Boa, Vicksburg, Miss.

Services: 3 p.m. Friday, Bethel Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Mark Reed. Burial, church cemetery.

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

Memorials: Epilepsy Association of North Carolina, 11 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh,N.C. 27603.

Lizzie Efird Scott

STANFIELD — Lizzie Dolena Efird Scott, 74, 18519-B Dusty Road, died Monday (May 29, 2000) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord.

Born Aug. 26, 1925, in Stanly County, Mrs. Scott was a daughter of the late Winford Carl and Zora Marylee Huneycutt Efird. She retired from Wiscassett Mills, where she had been a fixer and a spinner. She was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church.

Her husband, Monroe W. “Roe” Scott, preceded her in death.

Survivors include daughter Betty Kay Wilson, Stanfield; brothers Carl and Tony Efird, both of Albemarle, and Ondrie Efird, Stanfield; sisters Virgie cooper, Thomasville, and Rozena Tucker, Stanfield; and two grandchildren.

Services: 2 today, St. Martin Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Stanley Leas. Burial, church cemetery.

The family will be at the home on Dusty Road.

Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle, in charge.

Memorials: Metrolina Kidney Center Foundation Fund, 217 Branchview Drive S.E., Concord, N.C. 28025.

Bessie Bridges Seagle

Bessie Mae Bridges Seagle, 95, Salisbury, died Tuesday (May 30, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center after a month of declining health and four days of serious illness.

Born Oct. 6, 1904, in Gaston County, Mrs. Seagle was a daughter of the late Sylvanus Washington and Mamie Elizabeth Huffstelter Bridges. Educated in the Gaston County schools, she was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Main Street United Methodist Church.

A son, Richard C. Seagle, died March 27, 2000.

Survivors include husband Thodore Andrew Seagle, whom she married Aug. 7, 1924; daughter Sue Triece, Charlotte; brother Golden Bridges, Kings Mountain; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Services: Graveside, 1 p.m. Thursday, Brookhill Memorial Gardens, Rockwell, conducted by the Rev. William Ragsdale, pastor, Main Street United Methodist Church.

Visitation: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Lyerly Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home.

Memorials: Donor’s choice.

Ethel Williams Taylor

Ethel Williams Taylor, 76, Salisbury, died Monday (May 29, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center.