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October 1, 2000
Salisbury Post; Rowan County, NC

 

Obituaries

           
Cynthia Collins Barlowe

NEBO — Cynthia Nan Collins Barlowe, 46, Nebo, died Saturday (Sept. 23, 2000).

Born Dec. 19, 1953, in McDowell County, Mrs. Barlowe was a daughter of Nancy Blalock and Samuel Ernest Collins Jr., both of Salisbury. She was a member of the Christian Women’s Club, the Hospital Auxiliary and First Baptist Church of Marion.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include husband Doug Barlowe; son Ryan Joshua Barlowe, of the home; daughter Eva Kathleen Barlowe, of the home; brother Samuel E. Collins III, Salisbury; sisters Teresa Anglin and Sharen Collins, both of Salisbury, Bunny Elaine Mills, Nebo, Karen Hipp, Charlotte, and Anita Foute, Indianapolis, Ind.

Services were held Thursday at First Baptist Church of Marion. Burial, McDowell Memorial Park.

Memorials: McDowell Hospital Auxiliary, 100 Rankin Drive, P.O. Box, 730, Marion, NC 28752, or Marion Christian Women’s Club, c/o Sarah Denuna, 306 Viewpoint Drive, Marion, NC 28752.

 

Connie Goodman Carroll

NEW LONDON — Connie Goodman Thompson Carroll, 96, 40469 Hearne Road, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000) at her home.

Born Jan. 3, 1904 in Stanly County, she was a daughter of the late Etta Little and James William Goodman. The oldest member of Prospect Baptist Church, she was a homemaker.

Her first husband, Joe W. Thompson, and her second husband, Olin Carroll, preceded her in death.

Survivors include son Joe Thompson, Charlotte; daughter Betty T. Holt, New London; stepsons Dewey Carroll, Atlanta, and Tommy Carroll, Denton; brother Gus Goodman of Albemarle; sister Thelma Smith of Albemarle; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. today, Prospect Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Nathan Fox. Burial in church cemetery.

Memorials: Hospice of Stanly County, 960 N. First St., Albemarle, NC 28001; or Prospect Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, 502 Prospect Church Road, Albemarle, NC 28001.

 

James Lewis Huneycutt

ALBEMARLE — James Lewis Huneycutt, 71, 1416 White Oak Ave., died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000) at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem.

Born on March 26, 1929, in Stanly County, he was a son of the late Rufus E. and Ellen Bowers Huneycutt. He was a graduate of Millingport School.

He had retired from Textron where he was a supervisor in shipping and receiving. He was a member of Canton Baptist Church. Mr. Huneycutt was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Hartsell Huneycutt; a daughter, Susan Penrod, San Antonio, Texas; brothers Gilbert, D.C., Melvin, and Bob Huneycutt, all of Albemarle; sisters Trula Hall, Monroe, and Irene Whitley, Albemarle; and one grandchild.

Services: 4 p.m. today at Hartsell Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Les Schofield. Burial at Canton Baptist Church cemetery.

Memorials: Canton Baptist Church. Building Fund, 24615 Endy Road, Albemarle, NC 28001.

 

Hugh Delmous Graves

MOCKSVILLE —Hugh Delmous Graves, 93, Dedmon Road, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000) at Brightmoor Nursing Center, Salisbury.

Born Feb. 27, 1907, in Davie County, Mr. Graves was the son of the late Sarah and John F. Graves. He was a self-employed dairy farmer.

Mr. Graves was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Flora Richie Graves.

Survivors include sons John and David Graves, both of Mocksville; and brother Ray Graves, Kernersvile.

Services:Graveside, 2 p.m. Monday, Fork Baptist Church cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Rusty Morrison.

Visitation:7-9 tonight, Eaton Funeral Service.

 

Adrian Michael Harrell

KANNAPOLIS — Infant Adrian Michael Harrell, 4 months, 638 Rainbow Drive, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000)at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord.

Born June 7, 2000, in Cabarrus County he was the son of Leonel Olguin, Concord, and Dana Kay Harrell, of the home.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include brother Alexander Harrell, of the home; grandparents Brenda and Jerry Allen and Danny Harrell, all of Kannapolis; and great-grandparents Jack Bostic, Evelyn Harrell and Wes Harrell, all of Kannapolis.

Services:Graveside, 3 p.m. Monday, Carolina Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Curtis Parker.

 

Rocky Wayne Hensley

KANNAPOLIS — Rocky Wayne Hensley, 42, Kannapolis, died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000)at his father-in-law’s home in China Grove as the result of a lawn mower accident.

Born May 11, 1958, in Paintsville, Ky., Mr. Hensley was the son of Doyle Wayne Hensley, Dayton, Tenn., and the late Faye Lipe Hensley. He was employed with Defender Services as an account manager.

Survivors, in addition to his father, include wife Julie Morgan Hensley; and brothers Roger Hensley, Middleville, N.Y., and Timothy Doyle Hensley, China Grove.

Services:2 p.m. Monday, Whitley’s Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Garland Faw, the Rev. Joel Flower and the Rev. Richard Horn. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove.

Visitation:6-8 tonight, at the funeral home.

Memorials:Cabarrus County Department of Social Services, Foster Children Fund, 1303 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, N.C. 28083.

 

Colleen W. Irvin

KANNAPOLIS — Colleen W. Irvin, 72, 2327 Ellerbee Drive, died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000) at her residence.

Lady’s Funeral Home is in charge.

 

William M. McDuffie

William M. “Bill”McDuffie, 67, Concord, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000)at Huntersville Oaks.

He was the brother of Bob McDuffie, China Grove.

Services:10 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church Chapel, Concord. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation:9 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday, at the church.

 

Joan D. Migliorato

ALBEMARLE — Joan D. Migliorato, 82, 33420 Old Salisbury Road, died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000)at Britthaven of the Piedmont.

Born May 30, 1918, in Weirton, W.Va., Mrs. Migliorato was a daughter of the late Christina and Frank Jeffie. She was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God.

Mrs. Migliorato was preceded in death by her husband, Mario Migliorato.

Survivors include son Joseph Migliorato, Canton, Conn.; daughter Christina Turbeville, Badin; sister Marian Fosnaught, Alliance, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Hartsell Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Bob Gruver. Burial, Stanly Gardens of Memory.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home of her daughter at 51 Maple St., Badin.

 

Roland Watts Morison

Roland Watts Morison, 89, Salisbury, died Friday (Sept. 22, 2000)at Rowan RegionalMedical Center.

Born March 30, 1911, in Baltimore, Mr. Morison was a son of the late Pearl Magruder and Roland R. Watts. Educated in the schools of Salisbury, Md., he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict.

He was a highway engineer for the state of Maryland before retiring in 1972. Mr. Morison was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, where he served as crucifer.

His wife, Blanche Hurd Morison, died Jan. 28, 2000.

Survivors include son Patrick H. Morison, Kalispell, Mont.; daughter Jeannette M. Ketner, Salisbury, and Polly M. Back, Vancouver, Canada; brother Robert Morison, Baltimore; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services:Memorial, 6 p.m. Monday, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, conducted by the Rev. John Southern. The body will be cremated.

Visitation: The family will receive friends after the service at the St. Agnes Room at the church.

Memorials:Humane Society of Rowan County, 112 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Summersett Funeral Home is in charge.

 

Alton Ulysses Morton

ALBEMARLE —Alton Ulysses Morton, 53, 21026 St. Martin Road, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000) at his residence.

Born Aug. 12, 1947, in Stanly County, Mr. Morton was a son of the late Carrie Howell and Ulysses Pierce Morton. A machinist with Rusco Fixture Co., he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church.

Survivors include wife Lynn Oliver Morton; sons Alton U. Morton Jr., of the home, and Ronnie Dwayne Morton, Locust; daughters Stacy Renee Morton, of the home, and Crystal Horne Raffaldt, Polkton; brother Horace Morton, Albemarle; sisters Betty Shaver and Shirley Strickland, both of Albemarle; and six grandchildren.

Services: 4 p.m. today, St. Martin Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Stanley Leas. Burial, church cemetery. Military rites by the Albemarle-Stanly County DAV.

 

Billie Bryant Overcash

MOORESVILLE —Billie Bryant Overcash, 66, East Mills Avenue, died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000) at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.

Born Jan. 22, 1934, in North Wilkesboro, she was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude Myers Bryant. She was an employee of General Times for 15 years.

Survivors include daughter Mary Jo Horne, Mooresville; son Charles R. Garland, Troutman; brother Alfred Bryant, Mooresville; sisters Mabel Wright, Mooresville, Alma Carpenter, Plano, Texas, Vannah Faires, Savannah, Ga. and Mattie Bryant, Atlanta; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services:Memorial, 4 p.m. Monday, Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. John C. Miles. Burial, Willow Valley Cemetery.

Memorials:Iredell County Humane Society, 2643 Fines Creek Drive, Statesville, NC 28677.

 

Marian ‘Dawn’ Russell

NEW LONDON — Marian “Dawn” Gossage Russell, 62, 36415 Petal Road, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000) at Stanly Memorial Hospital, Albemarle.

Born Sept. 28, 1938, in Washington, D.C., Mrs. Russell was a daughter of the late Marian Francis Imlay and Vernon Clay Gossage. She was a seamstress for Perfect Fit Industries.

Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Ray Russell.

Survivors include sons Robert “Bobby” McKessor, Albemarle, and Jamie McKessor, of the home; daughters Cheryl Lineweaver, Winchester, Va., and Robin Huneycutt, Albemarle; brother Dale Clay Gossage, Jacksonville; and 12 grandchildren.

Services:11 a.m. Monday, Hartsell Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Lawrence W. Heiney. Burial, Stanly Gardens of Memory, Albemarle.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. today, at the funeral home.

 

Julia Poplin Russell

NORWOOD — Julia “J.V.” Poplin Russell, 87, 16854 Point Randall Road, died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000)at Stanly Memorial Hospital, Albemarle.

Born Dec. 30, 1912, in Stanly County, Mrs. Russell was a daughter of the late Martha Jane Harward and Thomas Lafayette Poplin. A retired homemaker, she was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church.

Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford C. Russell.

Survivors include son Ted C. Russell, with whom she made her home; daughters Jane Russell Jones and Anne Russell Hartsell, both of Virginia Beach, Va., and Ginger Russell Boger, Hickory; brother Woodrow Poplin, Albemarle; sister Dera Poplin Mabry, Norwood; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Services:2 p.m. Monday, Silver Springs Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Les Schofield and the Rev. Dennis Helms. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle. At other times the family will be at the home on Point Randall Road.

 

Katherine Raney Sheehan

Katherine Raney Sheehan, 89, formerly of West Marsh Street, died Saturday (Sept. 30, 2000)at the Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks.

Born Oct. 29, 1910, in Faith, Mrs. Sheehan was a daughter of the late Beulah Gardner and Charles Franklin Raney. Educated in the Rowan County schools, she graduated from Catawba College.

A teacher in Wilmington and Salisbury for a number of years, she later operated a jewelry store with her husband. Mrs. Sheehan was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Her husband, John A. Sheehan, died Aug. 6, 1977.

Survivors include sons John A. Sheehan Jr., Salisbury, and Charles M. Sheehan, Atlanta; daughter Raney Sheehan, Atlanta; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services:11 a.m. Tuesday, chapel of St. John’s Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Carl R. Sachtleben, senior minister. Burial, City Memorial Park.

Visitation: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Summersett Funeral Home.

Memorials: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St. Salisbury, NC or Lutheran Services for the Aging, P.O. Box 947, Salisbury, NC 28145.


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