CONCORD — The funeral was Friday for Louis Anguzza, 56, 308 Hillandale St. N.E., father of Erica Johnson, Salisbury, who died Tuesday (April 24, 2001) at NorthEast Medical Center.

Dr. Ronnie Simpson and the Rev. Johnny Morton officiated at the 2 p.m. service at Brightlight Baptist Church. Burial was at Stanly Memorial Gardens, Albemarle.

Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, was in charge.

Memorials: American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplarwood Court, Suite 125, Raleigh, NC 27604-1043; or National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 5950 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210.

Rose Sexton DeLapp

LEXINGTON — Rose Sexton DeLapp, 96, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway, Durham, died Friday (April 27, 2001).

Services: 2 p.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church. Committal, Lexington City Cemetery. Visitation in the cemetery after the committal.

Piedmont Funeral Home is in charge.

Vera Faggart

KANNAPOLIS — Vera Pence Faggart, 96, 205 E. C St., died Thursday (April 26, 2001) at NorthEast Medical Center in Concord.

Born June 24, 1904, in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Sarah Bernhardt Pence. A retired seamstress and dress designer, she worked for many years in the sewing room at Cannon Mills.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Exodus Sunday School Class and the Wesley Fellowship. She was also a member of the Senior Citizens Club at the YMCA. During World War II, she was a member of the War Mothers Club.

Her husband, William Dixon Faggart, died April 30, 1993.

Survivors include daughter Doris Faggart Gillon of Kannapolis; sons the Rev. William Harold Faggart of New London and Melvin Faggart of Kannapolis; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. today at Trinity United Methodist Church, led by the Rev. Don Shuman and Sarah Weaver. Burial in Carolina Memorial Park.

Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. today at the church.

Memorials: Trinity United Methodist Church, 416 E. First St., Kannapolis, NC 28083.

Lady’s Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

James F. ‘Jim’ Glenn

KANNAPOLIS — James F. “Jim” Glenn, 85, Kannapolis, died Friday (April 27, 2001) at NorthEast Medical Center in Concord from injuries sustained in a fall.

Born Oct. 8, 1915, in Madison County, Ga., he was the son of the late James E. and Willie Kidd Glenn. In his early years, Mr. Glenn owned and operated Midway Shell in Kannapolis. He had worked for several area service stations over the years. He retired in 1990 from NAPA Auto Parts.

He was one of five organizing members of Shadybrook Baptist Church, where he was active with the RAs. He also served as church historian and was a former Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of the Cabarrus Rescue Squad.

His wife, Katherine C. Glenn, died in July 1977.

Survivors include daughter Brenda G. Sloop, Concord; five grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Services: 8 p.m. Sunday, Whitley’s Funeral Home, led by the Rev. Charlie Littlejohn. Also graveside, 11 a.m. Monday, Carolina Memorial Park.

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

Memorials: Shadybrook Baptist Church, 1009 Oakwood Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Sanford Grant

CHARLOTTE — Sanford Grant, 84, Charlotte, died Thursday (April 26, 2001) at Presbyterian Hospital.

He was the brother of Winfred R. Grant of Kannapolis.

Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Westover Hills Presbyterian Church Burial in Sharon Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. today at Dilworth Chapel, Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 111 East Blvd.

Helen Butler Litaker

CHINA GROVE — Helen Elizabeth Butler Litaker, 71, 1855 Brown Road, died Friday (April 27, 2001) at her home.

Born Dec. 1, 1929, in Greenwood County, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Annie Brown Butler. She was educated in the Greenwood County schools. Retired from Stayon Manufacturing Co., she had also worked in the cafeteria at West Rowan High School. She was a member of Thyatira Presbyterian Church, where she was active with the Women of the Church.

Survivors include husband Harold Litaker; son Wayne Litaker of Ellenboro; daughters Diane L. Tilson of Boone and Carol L. King of Salisbury; sisters Jesse Mae Price, Christine White and Sandra Hasting, all of Greenwood, S.C.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services: 4 p.m. Sunday,Thyatira Presbyterian Church, led by the Rev. Malcolm Bullock. Burial in church cemetery.

Visitation: 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church. At other times the family will be at the home.

Memorials: Youth Mission Fund, Thyatira Presbyterian Church, 220 White Road, Salisbury, NC 28147.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, is handling arrangements.

Robert Eugene Hinds

TERRELL — Robert Eugene Hinds, 62, Waterview Lane, died Thursday (April 26, 2001) at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Mooresville.

Services: Memorial, 4 p.m. Sunday, Prospect Presbyterian Church, Mooresville. Burial, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, church cemetery.

Visitation: At the church immediately after the memorial service.

Memorials: Prospect Presbyterian Church, 9425 W. Highway 152, Mooresville, NC 28115.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is in charge.

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Jones

DETROIT — Robert L. “Bob” Jones, 16870 Winthrop, died Saturday (April 21, 2001) after several months of illness.

Born and reared in Salisbury, N.C., he was a son of the late Josephine Hawthorne and W.C. Jones. He was educated in the Salisbury schools.

Survivors include sister Odessa Harrison and brother Fred Jones, both of Detroit.

Services will be held at United House of Prayer for All People in Detroit.

Barksdale Funeral Home is in charge.

Helen Butler Litaker

CHINA GROVE — Helen Elizabeth Butler Litaker, 71, 1855 Brown Road, died Friday (April 27, 2001) at her home.

Born Dec. 1, 1929, in Greenwood County, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Marvin and Annie Brown Butler. She was educated in the Greenwood County schools. Retired from Stayon Manufacturing Co., she had also worked in the cafeteria at West Rowan High School. She was a member of Thyatira Presbyterian Church, where she was active with the Women of the Church.

Survivors include husband Harold Litaker; son Wayne Litaker of Ellenboro; daughters Diane L. Tilson of Boone and Carol L. King of Salisbury; sisters Jesse Mae Price, Christine White and Sandra Hasting, all of Greenwood, S.C.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services: 4 p.m. Sunday,Thyatira Presbyterian Church, led by the Rev. Malcolm Bullock. Burial in church cemetery.

Visitation: 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church. At other times the family will be at the home.

Memorials: Youth Mission Fund, Thyatira Presbyterian Church, 220 White Road, Salisbury, NC 28147.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, is handling arrangements.

Clifton ‘Tip’ Miller

SPENCER — Clifton “Tip” Wilson Miller, 86, Spencer, died Thursday (April 26, 2001) at his home after three weeks of illness.

Born in Rowan County on May 28, 1914, he was the son of the late Readie Lemley and Charles Max Miller. He was educated in the Rowan County schools. Mr. Miller worked for Southern Railway and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.

He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, where was active with the Senior Men’s Bible Class. President of the Lutheran Men in Mission, he served on the church council and represented the church on the Spencer Community Council.

Mr. Miller was a member of the Life Underwriters Association, Spencer Masonic Lodge, York Rite Bodies, Oasis Temple, Rowan Shrine Club, Spencer Civitan Club and the Spencer Order of the Eastern Star. He was a charter member of the Spencer Moose Lodge and a lifetime member of the Spencer Lions Club.

He did volunteer work with the N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer Care Community, Meals on Wheels and the Rowan Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. He received the Mayor’s Appreciation Award for his service to the community and was named an Outstanding Senior Citizen by the Spencer Jaycees.

Mr. Miller served as grand marshal for the SteamFest Parade.

His wife, Hazel Mae Beaver, preceded him in death.

Survivors include son Charles Robert “Bob” Miller, Salisbury; daughter Sylvia Bailey, Salisbury; brothers Charles Max Miller Jr. and Grover C. Miller, both of Salisbury; sisters Mary Helen McCoy, Ruth M. Shuping and Sara Jo Teague, all of Salisbury; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Calvary Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Kraft, pastor. Members of Spencer Masonic Lodge will sit as a group. Burial, Rowan Memorial Park, with graveside rites by Spencer Masonic Lodge.

Visitation: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Lyerly Funeral Home.

Memorials: Bryan Bailey Scholarship Fund, c/o Calvary Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 23, Spencer, NC 28159 or Rowan Cancer Society Relay for Life, 414 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Clement Hill McComb

Clement Hill McCombs, 58, formerly of 701 W. Horah St., died Wednesday (April 25, 2001) at Autumn Care of Salisbury after 10 years of declining health.

Born Oct. 20, 1942, in Salisbury, he was the son of Mildred Hill McCombs Rucker of East Spencer and the late Abraham McCombs. A 1961graduate of Price High School, he also attended Livingstone College.

He was formerly employed by Fiber Industries and the N.C. Department of Transportation, where he was a construction foreman. He was a member of Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Church, where he served as an usher.

Survivors include daughter Sharyne McCombs Black, Bowie, Md.; brother Eugene McCombs, Washington, D.C.; and two grandchildren.

Services: Noon Monday at Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Murray L. Edwards, pastor. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Visitation: 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Mitchell & Fair Funeral Service is in charge.

‘Manchie’ Poore

MOORESVILLE — Mary Frances “Manchie” Bowen Poore, 83, Cedar Street, died Thursday (April 26, 2001) at Genesis ElderCare.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. Burial, Glenwood Memorial Park at 1:30.

Visitation: At the church parlor immediately after the service.

Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, Children’s Program, 249 W. McLelland Ave., Mooresville, NC 28115; or Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home is in charge.

Mary Lee Sherrill

KANNAPOLIS — Mary Lee Johnson Sherrill, 82, 109 E. 31st St., died Friday (April 27, 2001) at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, after two days of illness.

Born Oct. 28, 1918, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late William and Alice Kimball Johnson. Educated in the public schools of Mecklenburg County, she had retired from Cannon Mills.

She was a member of Columbus Chapel AME Zion Church in Davidson, where she was a member of the stewardess board, the board of trustees, the deaconess board and the Women’s Home and Overseas Mission. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Bennett L. Johnson American Legion Post 413 and the China Grove Nutrition Site.

Her husband, Willie Sherrill, died April 14, 1993.

Survivors include stepdaughter, Elizabeth Smith, Washington, D.C.; brother Charlie Johnson, Charlotte; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.

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