SPENCER—Nellie Jacobs Adams, 76, died Wednesday (Nov. 20, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, after one year of declining health.

Born Sept. 14, 1924, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte Livengood and Baxter Lewis Jacobs. Mrs. Adams was educated in the Rowan County schools.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she was active in the Homemakers Sunday School Class. A homemaker, she was formerly employed at Rowan Cotton Mills.

Her husband, Clyde Lewis Adams, died Dec. 11, 1996.

Survivors include sons Clyde L. Adams Jr. of Granite Quarry and Bobby Adams of Las Vegas; daughter Barbara Meismer of Salisbury; sisters Dolly Sigmon of Charlotte, Myrtle Coley of Hollywood, Fla., Peg Hall of Candor, N.Y., and Pauline Lenly and Ada Beck, both of Salisbury; three grandchildren; one step-grandson; one great-granddaughter; and two step-great-grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Calvary Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Rick Cockerham, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, and Dr. Don Godfrey, pastor of Dunns Mountain Baptist Church. Burial at Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury.

Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Lyerly Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the residence.

Memorials: Calvary Baptist Church, 2255 E. Ridge Road, Salisbury, NC 28114.

Wade Carlton Beck

MOCKSVILLE — Wade Carlton Beck, 76, Houston Road, died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000) at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

He was born July 1, 1924, in Davie County, son of the late Charlie and Lydia Beck. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. A farmer, he also worked for Fiber Industries as an electrician. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

He is survived by wife Ruth Miller Beck, whom he married Dec. 27, 1942; sons Donald Wade Beck and Joe Linn Beck, both of Mocksville; daughter Patricia Karnes of Lexington; brothers Kenneth Beck of Salisbury, Richard Beck and Claude Beck, both of Mocksville, and Clifford Beck of Lexington; a sister, Edith Grubb of Mocksville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Jimmy Lancaster and the Rev. Ron Honeycutt. The body will be taken to the church at 2:30 p.m. Burial, church cemetery, with full military rites.

Visitation: 6 to 8 tonight at Davie Funeral Service Chapel.

Memorials: Jerusalem Baptist Church Building Fund, 495 Pleasant Acre Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028.

Robert Michael Burris

CHINA GROVE — Robert Michael Burris, 50, 140 Beth Drive, died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000) at his home after a year of declining health.

Born May 13, 1950, in Iredell County, Mr. Burris was a son of Doris Jean Eidson Burris, Landis, and the late Robert Lee Burris. He earned a degree as a bonded locksmith and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War and in Germany.

He worked for the Hefner VA Medical Center for 24 years, serving as a building maintenance foreman. He was named supervisor of the year at the center for the year 2000. He retired Sept. 17 because of ill health.

Mr. Burris was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Kannapolis.

In addition to his mother, survivors include wife Deborah Louise Thompson Burris; daughter Teresa Ann Martin, Matthews; brothers Galen and Johnny Burris, both of China Grove; and sister Janet Nekooasl, Gastonia.

Services: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, conducted by the Rev. Maurice Staley. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home.

Memorials: Rowan Regional Home Health & Hospice, 118 E. Council St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Muriel B. Campbell

MOORESVILLE — Muriel Barnhardt Campbell, 85, North Sycamore Street, died Wednesday (Nov. 22, 2000) at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.

Born Nov. 7, 1915, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Hoke and Nannie Linker Barnhardt. She was employed at Mooresville Mills/Burlington Industries.

After retirement, she completed a certified nurse assistant program at Mitchell Community College in Statesville. She worked at Lowrance Hospital and did private-duty nursing.

She attended Abundant Life Foursquare Church and the Mooresville Church of God. She was a member of Adah Chapter 258, Order of the Eastern Star.

Her husband, James W. Campbell, died in January 1968.

Survivors include daughters Helen Campbell Messick of Mocksville, Nannie C. Peacock of Cleveland, Jimmie C. Cagle of Mooresville, Patricia C. Klutz of Salisbury, and Martha B. Day of Mooresville; a sister, Evonne Eudy of Locust; a brother, Archie Barnhardt of Concord; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Abundant Life Foursquare Church, conducted by the Rev. Bob Bankhead, the Rev. David Spry and the Rev. Greg Laskowski. Burial will follow in Glenwood Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6 to 8 tonight at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

Eva Mae Rymer Deal

CHINA GROVE—Eva Mae Rymer Deal, 86, 2825 Old Beatty Ford Road, died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord.

Born May 14, 1914, in Granville County, she was the daughter of the late A.M. and Lillie Beaver Rymer. Mrs. Deal was educated in the Rowan County schools.

Former employed in the sewing room at Cannon Mills, she was a member of Rodgers Park United Church of Christ, where she was active in the Wilma Deal Circle.

Her husband, Clarence E. Deal, died in 1996.

Survivors include daughter Phyllis D. Leatherwood, China Grove; brother Clifford Rymer, China Grove; sisters Alice Bates and Cora Weddington, both of China Grove; and one grandchild.

Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Linn Honeycutt Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Donald McManus. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the daughter’s home at 2823 Old Beatty Ford Road.

Memorials: Rodgers Park United Church of Christ, Building Fund, 704 E. 22nd St., Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Ricky Brandon Doss

LEXINGTON—Ricky Brandon Doss, 46, 300 Pinetop Park, died Thursday (Nov. 23, 2000) of injuries sustained in a house fire.

Born June 15, 1954, in Rowan County, he was the son of Elva Hooks Doss Chambers, Salisbury, and the late Duncan Doss. Mr. Doss was formerly employed with Labco of Lexington.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Piedmont Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Allen Smith. Burial, Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Fred Larry Easley

ALBEMARLE — Fred Larry Easley, 61, 808 Laton Road, died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000) at the Durham VA Medical Center.

Born Jan. 10, 1939, in Cabarrus County, Mr. Easley was a son of Louise Barbee Easley, Albemarle, and the late Robert L. Easley. A Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a welder mechanic for American Boiler. He had formerly worked for Thurston Motors and C.L. Vickers.

Mr. Easley attended Charity Baptist Church and was a member of AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign War.

In addition to his mother, survivors include wife Norma Jean Burris Easley; daughters Lori A. Easley and Donna B. Hiner, both of Concord; stepdaughters Diane Honeycutt, Albemarle, and Sheila Hinson, Taylorsville; sister Betty Marsh, Harrisburg; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Roberta Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Leslie Lanier and the Rev. Eddie Hudson. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 4-6 p.m. today, Hartsell Funeral Home-Albemarle. At other times, the family will be at the home.

Memorials: Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

Minetta Poag Jackson

Minetta Poag Jackson, 68, Civic Park Apartments, died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical Center after a long illness.

Rowan Funeral Service is in charge.

Maggie Terry Lee

ALBEMARLE — Maggie Terry Lee, 90, 806 Summit Ave., died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000) at Stanly Memorial Hospital.

She was born June 10, 1910, in Union County, where she attended the public schools. She was a member of Saints Delight Church, where she was a past president of the Missionary Circle and a member of the ministerial staff.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Lee; foster son Ernest Morrison of Albemarle; stepsons Eugene Lee of Charlotte, Thomas Lee Jr. of Norwood, Donald Lee of Albemarle and Michael Lee of Kannapolis; stepdaughters Sarah L. Chatman of Brooklyn, N.Y., Janet L. Little of Albemarle and Dorothy McKenney of Kannapolis; and a sister, Ida Bell Bennet of Marshville.

Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Saints Delight Church, conducted by Elder James E. Richardson. Burial, Stanly Garden of Memory.

Visitation: 1:30-2 p.m. Monday, at the church.

Kelsey Funeral Home in charge.

Helen Hoffner Walser

Helen Elizabeth Hoffner Walser, 57, Salisbury, died Thursday (Nov. 23, 2000) at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, after 15 months of declining health.

Born Aug. 3, 1943, in Rowan County, Mrs. Walser was a daughter of Nathan Ernest Hoffner, Salisbury, and the late Helen Elizabeth Sydes Hoffner.

A 1961 graduate of Boyden High School, she also attended Appalachian State University. She earned an associate degree in carpentry and cabinetmaking at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. A homemaker, she was a certified substitute teacher with the Rowan-Salisbury Schools.

Mrs. Walser was a member of First United Church of Christ and a former member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church. Also a former member of Spencer Jaycettes, she was a former Girl Scout, Cub Scout leader and den mother.

She was a former recipient of Salisbury’s Outstanding Young Woman Award. She was formerly active in the Erwin Eagles Booster Club and the East Rowan Band and Booster clubs.

In addition to her father, survivors include husband John Dalton Walser, whom she married Jan. 25, 1964; son John Dalton Walser Jr., Salisbury; daughters Elizabeth “Lisa” Ann Walser, Lake City, S.C., and Virginia Lynne “Ginny” Johnson, Wilmington; brother Nathan Hoffner Jr., Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister Anne Smith, Willow Spring; and two grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, First United Church of Christ, conducted by the Rev. David L. Crook, pastor. Burial, Shiloh United Church of Christ cemetery, Faith.

Visitation: 3-5 this afternoon, Powles Funeral Home, Rockwell.

Memorials: First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah St., Salisbury, NC 28144; Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 2501 Wedgewood Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144; or American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 211, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Shelia Moore Winburn

KANNAPOLIS—Shelia Moore Winburn, 44, 6745 Wright Road, died Thursday (Nov. 23, 2000) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord, after several years of declining health.

Born Jan. 17, 1956, in Hendersonville, Tenn., she was the daughter of Virginia Lamb Pippin, Nashville, Tenn., and the late Earl Moore. Mrs. Winburn was a homemaker.

In addition to her mother, survivors include husband Jimmy Winburn; son Kenneth Heggie, Nashville, Tenn.; daughter Tanya Heggie, Virginia; brother Mark Wilkins, Mount Juliet, Tenn.; sisters Phyllis Jennings of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and Janice Wilkins and Donna Migliaccio, both of Nashville, Tenn.; and stepfather Harlis Pippin, Nashville, Tenn.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Marvin Griggs. Burial, Sunset Cemetery.