CHINA GROVE — Charles“Crofford” Alexander, 77, 2250 Mary St., died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000) at his home after several months of declining health.

Born June 13, 1923, in Cashers, Mr. Alexander, a son of the late James Franklin and Tibbie Barnes Alexander, was educated at FarmLife School.

He retired as a supervisor from China Grove Cotton Mill and was a member of First Reformed Church, Landis. He was a lifelong member of VFWPost 9089, China Grove, and the American Legion.

Survivors include wife Clara Efird Alexander; son Charles Michael “Mike”Alexander, China Grove; daughters Gwen Stidham, China Grove, Sandi Lauzon, Landis, and Cathie Hunter, Concord; brothers Robert Alexander, China Grove, and Kenneth Alexander, Chesnee, S.C.; sister Lillie MaHaffey, Gastonia; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services:11 a.m. Wednesday, First Reformed Church, Landis, conducted by the Rev. David Franks. Burial,West Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m.Tuesday, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove.

Memorials: First Reformed Church, 210 N. Central Ave., Landis,NC 28088; or Rowan Regional Home Health and Hospice, 825-A W. Harrison St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Franklin Beadam Canup

Franklin Beadam Canup, 88, Salisbury, died Monday (Oct. 9, 2000)at the home of his daughter.

Lyerly Funeral Home is in charge.

Joseph Matthew Cartner

CLINTON, Ark. — Joseph Matthew Cartner, 29, Clinton, died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000)at the VA Hospital in Clinton after several months of declining health.

Born April 1, 1971, in Mocksville, N.C., Mr. Cartner was a son of Kathy Dyson and Mickey Cartner, both of North Little Rock. He attended schools in North Carolina and California and was a graduate of Apple Valley High School in California.

He was Arkansas-West Missouri Fraternal Coordinator and camp director for Woodmen of the World. He was a water craft operator in the U.S. Army and a member of First Baptist Church, Clinton.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include wife Aalesha Ridings Cartner; and brother Mike Cartner, Omaha, Neb.

Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday,Salem United Methodist Church, Mocksville, conducted by the Rev. William Wambaugh and the Rev. Rick Miller. Burial, church cemetery. Graveside rites by Woodman of the World and 11th District Memorial Honor Guard VFW.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Eaton Funeral Home Chapel, Mocksville.

Memorials: Salem United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, c/o Jack Koontz, 169 Salem Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028; or donor’s choice.

Jesse Lee Harris

BRISTOL, Tenn. —Jessie Lee Harris, 21, Bristol, died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000)at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C.

Born Aug. 6, 1979, in Abington, Va., Mr. Harris was a son of Denise Hess Harris, Bristol, and the late Michael Lynn Harris. A 1997 graduate of East Sullivan High School, he was a heavy equipment operator.

Survivors, in addition to his mother, include stepfather Ronald Rasnake, Bristol; brother Jeremiah Wesley Harris, Faith,N.C.; and grandparents Jessie Johns Hess, Faith, N.C., and Hannah Harris, Glade Spring, Va.

Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Weaver Funeral Home. The body will be cremated.

Local arrangements by Powles Funeral Home, Rockwell, N.C.

Marie Weaver Keys

SPENCER — The funeral will be Tuesday for Marie Weaver Keys, 89, Spencer, who died Friday (Oct. 6, 2000)at Bethamy Retirement Center, after a period of declining health.

Born March 10, 1911, in Rowan County, Mrs. Keys, a daughter of the late Martin R. and Maggie Casper Weaver, was educated in the Rowan County schools. She was a Baptist.

She and her late husband,RobertL. Keys, operated a general store in Wilkes County. Her husband died Jan. 17, 1977.

Survivors include Robert “Bob” Keys, Salisbury, and Jerry Key, North Wilkesboro; brother Jack Weaver, Salisbury; sisters Willa Alexander, Landis, and Nellie Robinette, Kannapolis; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lyerly Funeral Home chapel. Burial, Mountlawn Memorial Park, North Wilkesboro.

Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Bobbie Jean ‘B.J.’ McKee

The funeral will be Tuesday for Bobbie Jean “B.J.” Robinson McKee, 51, who died Thursday (Oct. 5, 2000) at her home.

Born Sept. 27, 1948, in Salisbury, Mrs. McKee was a daughter of Julia Mae Ramseur Robinson, China Grove, and the late Robert Junior “June” Robinson. A graduate of Aggrey High School, Landis, she was a member of Refreshing Springs Christian Ministries and its usher board.

A son, James Edward Shepherd Jr., preceded her in death.

Survivors include sons Timothy Wiseman, China Grove, Kenneth W. Robinson, Jackson, and Christopher Michael Shepherd, Albemarle; daughters Julie Yvette Robinson and Tammy Shepherd, both of Salisbury; brothers Roy Robinson,Salisbury, and Archie “Pickett” McCullough, Atlanta; sisters Shirley Ann “Butch” Mason, China Grove, Kathy Brown, Kannapolis, and Beverly Robinson, Mae Carol Farrow, Martha McCullough and Betty Jo McCullough, all of Salisbury; and 17 grandchildren.

Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Rose of Sharon Holiness Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Lewis Walker and the Rev. Naomi Hopkins. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.

Bonnie Kluttz Merritt

Bonnie Kluttz Merritt, 55, Salisbury, died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000)at her home after five months of declining health.

Born Sept. 17, 1945, in Rowan County, Mrs. Merritt, a daughter of the late Paul and Edith Hoffner Kluttz, was educated in the Rowan County schools. She was a Baptist.

She had been employed with W.G. “Bill” Hefner VAMedical Center, Salisbury.

Survivors include husband Donald Ray Merritt; sons Donnie Ray and Brian Scott Merritt, both of Salisbury; brothers James L. Kluttz, Cooleemee, Arnold L. Kluttz, Cleveland, and Bobby J. and William E. Kluttz, both of Salisbury; sisters Joyce Wagner, Hampton, Va., and Betty Livengood, Lexington; and four grandchildren.

Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lyerly Funeral Home chapel, conducted by the Rev.Chris Pethel, pastor, Corriher Heights Baptist Church, Landis. Burial, Brookhill Memorial Gardens, Rockwell.

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

Memorials: Rowan Regional Home Health and Hospice, 825-A W. Henderson St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

SarahMyers

LEXINGTON — SarahElizabeth Green Myers, 82, 17 Williams Circle, died Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000) at Sunbridge Care &Rehabilitation of Lexington.

Born March 31, 1918, in Davidson County, Mrs. Myers was a daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Bernice Sink Green.

Survivors include husband John K. Myers; daughter Martha MyersAdams and Cindy Myers Lanier, both of Lexington, and Suzanne MyersAndrews, Charlotte; sons John K. Myers Jr., Lexington, and Thomas C. Myers, Mobile, Ala.; sister Anna Green Gaddy, Wadesboro; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services: Graveside, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Forest Hill Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Barry Surrat.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, Piedmont Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home on Williams Circle.

Memorials: Donor’s choice.

Lillian Freeze Overcash

DAVIDSON — Lillian Freeze Overcash, 90, 3741 Shiloh Church Road, died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000)at Brian Center Health and Retirement, Mooresville.

Born Aug. 22, 1910, in Cabarrus County, Mrs. Overcash was a daughter of the late Chantz and Maude Rumple Freeze. She had been employed with Cannon Mills, Kannapolis, and Draymore Manufacturing, Mooresville. She was a member of St. Enoch Lutheran Church, Kannapolis.

A son, Elbert L. Overcash, preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband of 74 years, John WilliamOvercash; daughters Margie F. Shepherd, Concord, Lola Mae Herriot, Naples, Fla., and Louise Elwood, Davidson; brother Frank Freeze, Davidson; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Services: 4 p.m. Tuesday, St. Enoch Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Mark Beam. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Lady’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis. At other times the family will be at the home on Shiloh Church Road.

Memorials: St. Enoch Lutheran Church, 701 Campbell Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Carl Floyd Reavis Jr.

Carl Floyd Reavis Jr., 73, 125 Catawba Drive, died Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000) at his home.

Born Oct. 31, 1926, in Landis, Mr. Reavis was a son of the late Carl F. and Mary Readlin Reavis. He was educated in the Woodleaf schools.

A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he retired from the military after 20 years with the rank of sergeant first class. He later worked for Rowan Business Forms and retired in 1984 from Food Lion.

He was a member of Landmark Church and Hudson-Miller-Tatum VFW Post 3006.

Survivors include wife Darleen Cannon Reavis, whom he married June 2, 1950; sons James Reavis, Washington, D.C., and Bill Reavis, Salisbury; daughter Susan Reavis, Salisbury; brother Roy Reavis, China Grove; and seven grandchildren.

Services: Graveside, 11 a.m. Tuesday, National Cemetery, Statesville Boulevard, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Snipes and the Rev. Dick Foy. Full military rites by Fort Bragg honor guard.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, Summersett Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home on Catawba Drive.