EAST SPENCER — Marion Elizabeth Kirkland Blakeney, 70, 233 E. Hall St., died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000)at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, after several days of serious illness.

Born June 12, 1930, in Chesterfield, S.C., Mrs. Blakeney, a daughter of the late William and Mary Kirkland, attended Dunbar High School.

Retired from Hill Top Living Center, Lexington, she was overseer of A Wall of Fire Ministry, Salisbury, for over 30 years.

Survivors include husband Edward Lee Blakeney; stepson Bobby Miller, Pittsburgh, Pa.; daughter Shelia B. McClain, Salisbury; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Salisbury, is in charge.

Ervin ‘BooKee’ Borders

The funeral will be Sunday for Ervin “BooKee” Borders, 66, 606 Candlewick Drive, who died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000) at his home after several years of declining health.

Services: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Johnny Leazer. Burial, Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation: 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Eva Carter Brewer

CONCORD — Eva Carter Brewer, 83, formerly of 1413 Pleasant Ave., died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000) at Concord Nursing Center.

Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, is in charge.

Ruth Stewart Crisp

LANDIS —The funeral will be Sunday for Ruth Stewart Crisp, 85, 715 W. Ryder Ave., who died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000)at Spartanburg Regional Hospital, Spartanburg, S.C.

Born July 15, 1915, in Cleveland County, Mrs. Crisp was a daughter of the late Quince and Frances Malisa Bolick Stewart. She was educated in the Cleveland County schools and had retired from China Grove Cotton Mills after 40 years.

She was a lifelong member of South China Grove Baptist Church, where she was active in all phases. She was also active in the community.

Her husband, James Kelly Crisp, died Oct. 12, 1977.

Survivors include daughters Velma C. Trexler, Spartanburg, S.C., Joyce C. Michael and Lou C.Kimball, both of China Grove, and Frances C. Allen, Pacolet, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Services: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, South China Grove Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Derald Adams and the Rev. Tommy Ross. The body will be placed in the church at 2. Burial, West Lawn Memorial Park.

Visitation: 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove. At other times the family will be at the home of daughter Joyce c. Michael, 402 Blackwelder St., China Grove.

Memorials: South China Grove Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 163, China Grove, NC 28023.

Derl Hampton Faulkner

ALBEMARLE — Derl Hampton Faulkner, 69, 1007 MacArthur Road, died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000) at his home.

Born April 21, 1931, in Stanly County, Mr. Faulkner, a son of the late Glady Glen and Ruth Lee Bailey Faulkner, was a graduate of Endy school. Retired, he was a self-employed bricklayer and roofer.

Survivors include wife Dora Geneva Corne Faulkner; sons Derl Hampton “Butch” Faulkner Jr., and Tommy Lee and Terry Wayne Faulkner, all of Albemarle; daughters Dianne Shore, Denton, and Becky Troutman, Albemarle; brothers Bob, Roger, Don and Jimmy Faulkner, all of Albemarle; sisters Sue Kimrey and Judy Lunsford, both of Albemarle; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Van Poplin. Burial, Stanly Gardens of Memory.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home on MacArthur Road.

Memorials: Hospice of Stanly County, 960 N. First St., Albemarle, NC 28001.

Albert ‘Al’ Hays

The funeral is Saturday for Albert “Al” Hays, 66, 611 Pinewood Ave., who died Tuesday (Sept. 26, 2000)at Rowan Regional Medical Center after several years of declining health.

Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Rowan Memorial Park Chapel, conducted by Robert Reese. Burial at Rowan Memorial Park.

Visitation: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the cemetery’s chapel.

Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home in charge.

Sara Edwards Henderson

Sara Ruth Edwards Henderson, 89, 1505 Bringle Ferry Road, formerly of Elberton, Ga., died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000) at Autumn Care of Salisbury.

Born June 14, 1911, in Elberton, Ga., Mrs. Henderson, a daughter of the late James Asbury and Annie Hutto Edwards. Retired, she was an inspector for a garment manufacturer in Elberton, Ga.

She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church and a former member of Francis Asbury Methodist Church, Elberton, Ga.

Her husband, James Edward Henderson, died July 1, 1984.

Survivors include son James E. Henderson Jr., Statesville; daughters Eleanor Jo Grubb, Salisbury, and Sara Joyce Lamb, Richmond; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Services: 7 p.m. Saturday, Franklin Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Larry Twitty. The body will be placed in the church at 6:30. Burial, 2 p.m. Monday, Forest Hill Memorial Park, Elberton, Ga.

Visitation: After the service at the church until 9 p.m.

Summersett Funeral Home is in charge.

Memorials: Franklin Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3810 Hwy. 601, Salisbury, NC 28144.

Rocky W. Hensley

KANNAPOLIS — Rocky W. Hensley, 42, 116 Edinburg Drive, died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000)from injuries sustained in a tractor mower accident.

Whitley’s Funeral Home is in charge.

Edwin Johnson

MOCKSVILLE — Edwin Johnson, 82, Farmington Road, died Friday (Sept. 29, 2000) at Winston-Salem Rehabilitation Center.

Eaton Funeral Home is in charge.

Annie Leonard Link

LEXINGTON — Annie Thelma Leonard Link, 90, 201 Cow Palace Road, died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000) at Golden Age Nursing Home, Tyro.

Born June 3, 1910, in Davidson County, Mrs. Link, a daughter of the late John Cicero and Margaret Emma Leonard Leonard, was a member of Reeds United Methodist Church and the Willing Workers Sunday school class. She retired from Buena Vista Nursing Home as a licensed practical nurse.

Her husband, Webb Link, preceded her in death.

Survivors include daughter Pansy Livengood, Lexington; and brother Frank Leonard, Lexington.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Reeds United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. John Gottula and the Rev. Jim Martin. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 7-9 tonight, Piedmont Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home of daughter Pansy Livengood, 101 W. Fourth Ave., Apt. H.

Memorials: Reeds United Methodist Church, 4731 W. Old U.S. Hwy. 64, Lexington, NC 27295.

Gilbert Berndt Nelson

MOORESVILLE — Gilbert Berndt Nelson, 69, Mooresville, died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000) at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.

Born Dec. 1, 1930, in Summerville, Mass., Mr. Nelson was a son of the late Julius Berndt and Martha Fadden Nelson. He retired as an industrial engineer in 1984 from Burlington Industries after 15 years. He also retired as a chief master sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, having served for 21 years.

He worked with The Little Theatre and was a member of the Elks Lodge, Toastmasters and Mooresville Masonic Lodge 496.

Survivors include wife Ann Harris Nelson, whom he married April 7, 1951; daughter Jackie N. Sigmon, Sherrills Ford; sons Gary B., Roger H. and Christopher S. Nelson, all of Mooresville; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Byron Alexander. Burial, Glenwood Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6:30-8:30 tonight at the funeral home.

Betty Perrell Nesbit

KANNAPOLIS —The funeral will be Saturday for Betty Perrell Nesbit, 69, Kannapolis, formerly of Salisbury, who died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000)at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord, after a brief illness.

Born Nov. 20, 1930, in Mecklenburg County, Mrs. Nesbit, a daughter of the late Roy and Ella Mae Canipe Perrell, was educated in the Mecklenburg County schools. A Baptist, she retired from Fiber Industries, now KoSa.

Survivors include husband James Curtis Nesbit; sons Wade Nelson Nesbit, Concord, and James Michael Nesbit, Salisbury; daughter Shirley Henrickson, Salisbury; brother Larry Aycoth, West Jefferson; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services: Graveside, 2 p.m. Saturday, Rowan Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Rodney Quesenberry, Concord.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight, Lyerly Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at their respective homes.

  Elizabeth ‘Boots’ Owen

The funeral will be Saturday for Elizabeth “Boots” Miller Owen, 75, Salisbury, who died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000) at Rowan Regional Medical center after a period of declining health.

Born Dec. 24, 1924, in Rowan County, Mrs. Owen, a daughter of the late David William and Catherine Cope Miller, was educated in the Rowan County schools and Catawba College. A secretary, she had worked for the Rowan County schools, Stanback Co., Bamby Bakery and Shaw Transfer Co.

She was an active member of Haven Lutheran Church, WELCA, Margaret Hartman Circle and Walt Wagoner Sunday school class. She had also taught Sunday school and weekday church school. She was a member of the Homemaker’s Extension Club.

Her husband, William A. Owen Jr., died Jan. 15, 1993.

Survivors include son William A. “Bill” Owen III, Salisbury.

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Haven Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Ronald W. Fink. Burial, Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

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

Memorials: Haven Lutheran Church, Endowment Fund or Christian Education, 207 W. Harrison St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Martha Furr Plowman

ALBEMARLE — Martha Catherine Furr Plowman, 92, 24724 U.S. 52 Hwy. S., died Thursday (Sept. 28, 2000) at Albemarle Lutheran Nursing Home.

Born April 1, 1908, in Stanly County, Mrs. Plowman was a daughter of the late Israel and Sarah Catherine Hatley Furr. She was a homemaker and a member of Paul’s Crossing Baptist Church.

Her husband, the Rev. K.L. Plowman, and a son, Lloyd Plowman, preceded her in death.

Survivors include sons Ray Plowman, Mount Pleasant, James Plowman, Albemarle, and Carl Lee Plowman, Pensacola, Fla.; daughters Helen Ruth Loflin, Rockwell, and Emma Jewel Wood, Albemarle; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Services: 4 p.m. Saturday, Paul’s Crossing Baptist Church, Richfield, conducted by the Rev. Jessie R. Dennis and the Rev. Delane Burris. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, Hartsell Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home of son James Plowman, 1123 E. Cannon.

Memorials: Paul’s Crossing Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, c/o Lynn Poplin, 21729 Rogers Road, Richfield, NC 28137

Jennie Basinger Polizzi

RICHFIELD — Jennie Basinger Polizzi, 72, Richfield, died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000) at Stanly Memorial Hospital, Albemarle.

Born Oct. 4, 1927, in Stanly County, Mrs. Polizzi, a daughter of the late Walter and Iris Culp Basinger, was a home health care aide. She was a member of Luther’s Lutheran Church.

Her husband, John Polizzi, died July 31, 1983.

Survivors include daughter Lydia P. Vesce, Wanaque, N.J.; brother Emanuel Basinger, Richfield; sisters Stella B. Kirk, Richfield, Anne B. Henry, New London, and Isabelle B. Rowland, Claudine B. Hinson and Ruby B. Waisner, all of Albemarle; and one grandson.

Funeral services were at 11 this morning at Luther’s Lutheran Church. The Rev. Alfred D. Rhyne officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Stanly Funeral Home, Albemarle, in charge.

Memorials: Luther’s Lutheran Church, 4955 Richfield Road, Richfield, NC 28137.

Charles Louis Tedesco Jr.

ALBEMARLE — Charles Louis Tedesco Jr., 53, 1421 Ridge St., died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000) at his home.

Born June 20, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. tedesco was a son of Charles Louis and Rachel Marie calabrese Tedesco. He retired as a police sergeant from the Metropolitan Police Officer, District of Columbia.

Survivors include son Charles L. Tedesco III, Laurel, Md.; daughter Diana L. Paquet, Laurel, Md.; brother Thomas Tedesco, Leachburg, Pa.; sister Maria Leon, Verona, Pa.; and four grandchildren.

Services: 7 p.m. Saturday, Chandler Grove United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Derald Smith.

Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Hartsell Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home on Ridge Street.

Memorials: Badin Lake Animal Rescue Kennels, 2496 Blaine Road, New London, NC 28127.

Emma Lee Moore Harris

LEXINGTON — Emma Lee Moore Harris, 79, Thurgood Avenue, died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000) at Lexington Memorial Hospital.

Born May 11, 1921, in Washington, Ga., Mrs. Harris was a daughter of the late Nellie Moore and Charlie Parks. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and a former member of First Baptist Church in Far Rockaway, N.Y.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Marsh Harris.

Survivors include son Grady Harris, Ramseur; daughter Nellie Pearl Harris Holt, Lexington; brothers Brady Jackson, New York, and Marvin R. Holt, Lexington; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, Union Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Darrell Thomas. Burial, Lexington City Cemetery.

Visitation: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the church. The body may be viewed from noon-8 p.m. today at Morrison-Studevent Funeral Home.

The Rev. Rufus Lockhart

The Rev. Rufus Lockhart, 1315 Dean St., Charlotte, died Saturday (Sept. 23, 2000) at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.

Son of the late Will and Lillian Woods Lockhart, the Rev. Lockhart was active in the local, state and national Baptist conventions. He had pastored three churches, including Fairview Heights Baptist Church, Salisbury. The others were Maiden Chapel Baptist and New Prospect Baptist.

Survivors include wife Lillie W. Lockhart; brothers Johnny and Walter Lockhart, both of Shelby, James and Charlie Lockhart, both of Atlantic City, N.J., and Wilson Lockhart, Pleasantville; sisters Marion E. Harris, Hampton, Va., and Geraldine Young, Shelby.

Services: Noon Saturday, Fairview Heights Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. O.L. Ashworth, associate pastor, and the Rev. Nilous Avery. Burial, York Memorial Park, Charlotte.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, Alexander Funeral Home Chapel, Charlotte, and 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Fairview Heights Baptist Church.

‘Danny’ MacClary

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Daniel Stanley “Danny” MacClary, 32, died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000) in the line of duty as a member of the Hendersonville Police Department.

He was the brother of Robert MacClary Jr. of Salisbury, N.C.

Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Hendersonville Church of Christ, conducted by Keith Parker and Gary Ferrell. The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Burial, Woodlawn East Memorial Park.

Visitation: 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. today, Cole &Garrett Funeral Home.

Memorials: Danny MacClary Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of Nashville, Hendersonville Branch, 100 Maple Drive, Hendersonville, Tenn., 37075.

Jesse Douglas Martin

HARRISBURG — Jesse Douglas Martin, 62, Harrisburg, died Wednesday (Sept. 27, 2000) at University Hospital, Charlotte.

Born Feb. 21, 1938, in Greenville, S.C., Mr. Martin was a son of the late Jesse Napoleon and Elizabeth Garrett Martin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Consolidated Freight in 1998.

He was a member of the Consolidated Freightways Retiree Association, Derita Masonic Lodge 715 and past patron of the Derita Order of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include wife Phyllis Martin; son Allan Douglas Martin, Concord; daughter Angela Martin Myers, Harrisburg; sister Barbara Rusher, Badin; stepmother Nannie Martin, Salisbury; and two grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Harrisburg United Methodist Church, conducted by Dr. Jacob Golden.

Visitation: Following the service at the church.

Memorials: Harrisburg United Methodist Church, 4560 N.C. Highway 49 S., Harrisburg, NC 28075.