Phillip Wayne Adkins, 38, of Salisbury, died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001)at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, after a brief illness.

Born March 11, 1962, in Rowan County, Mr. Adkins was a son of E.W. “Bill” and Nancy Roberts Adkins of Landis. Educated in Rowan County schools, he attended N.C. State University, Raleigh, and graduated from Catawba College. He was employed for Alcoa, Badin, as an information technology technician.

Mr. Adkins was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, where he served on the congregational council, was a member of the church choir and the Lutheran Men in Mission. He was an Eagle Scout.

Survivors include wife Ellen Kesler Adkins, whom he married May 25, 1985; daughter Maria Elizabeth Adkins, of the home; brothers David Adkins, Salisbury and Darren Adkins, Troutman; and maternal grandfather Roy Roberts, Landis.

Services:2 p.m. Tuesday, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. William H. Batterman, minister. The body will be cremated.

Visitation:7-9 tonight, Summersett Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the residence.

Memorials:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1908 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Joseph Paul Chastain

KANNAPOLIS — Joseph Paul Chastain, 89, 2007 West A St., died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001) at Spencer Nursing Center.

Born Sept. 7, 1911, in Franklin County, Ga., Mr. Chastain was a son of the late Balus S. and Ada Bray Chastain. He retired from Cannon Mills, Plant No. 1 bleachery department in 1971 and was a member of Jackson Park Pentecostal Holiness Church, Kannapolis.

Survivors include wife Pauline Barney Chastain; sons Robert Glenn Chastain, Salisbury, and Balus S. Chastain, Arden; brothers J. Frank Chastain, Anderson, S.C., and F. Taylor Chastain, Peachtree City, Ga.; sisters Reba C. Mann, Greenville, S.C., and Hanna C. Brosche, Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Services:3 p.m. Tuesday, Jackson Park Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by the Rev. Ralph Adams. Graveside, noon, Wednesday, Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church cemetery, Franklin Springs, Ga.

Visitation:7-9 tonight, Whitley’s Funeral Home, Kannapolis, and 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Memorials:Jackson Park Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1008 Moose Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083.

Kathleen T. Foreman

KANNAPOLIS — Kathleen Tollner Foreman, 88, of Kannapolis, died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001) at Five Oaks Nursing Center.

Lady’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bernice Roberts Graham

EAST SPENCER —Bernice Roberts Graham, 77, 517 Third St., died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001) at Rowan RegionalMedical Center.

Richmond Funeral Home, Charlotte, is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys L. Honeycutt

Gladys L. Honeycutt, 73, of Salisbury, died Monday (Jan. 15, 2001) at the Big M Nursing Home, Kannapolis.

Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Edward S. Kiser

KANNAPOLIS —Edward Smoot Kiser, 88, 4774 Rainbow Drive, died Sunday (Jan. 14, 2001)at NorthEast Medical Center.

Lady’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Adam Warren Love

BADIN — Adam Warren Love, 83, 217 Spruce St., died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001) at the home of daughter Gay Shaver, Statesville.

Born Dec. 19, 1917, in Stanly County, Mr. Love was a son of the late Bruce V. and Annie Baucom Love. Educated in Stanly County and Cabarrus County schools, he graduated and was valedictorian of the class of 1936 of Mount Pleasant High School. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a retired major in the N.C. National Guard. He served with the 7th Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a member of Badin United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, member of the Methodist Men and the administrative board. He was a member of the Badin VFW and Yadkin Falls Masonic Lodge No. 637. He was employed with Alcoa Badin Works for 44 years, retiring Jan. 1, 1981.

Survivors, in addition to his daughter, include wife Marie Carter Love, whom he married July 31, 1942; son Warren Love Jr., Pembroke; sister Alice L. Purvis, Ocala, Fla.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Badin United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Robert E. Romanello. Burial, Palestine Cemetery, Albemarle, with military rites by the Stanly County DAV Chapter 12.

Visitation: 6:30-8:30 tonight, Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle. At other times the family will be at the residence.

Blanche Culler Mann

Blanche Alice Culler Mann, 93, of Swannanoa, formerly of Salisbury, died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001)in a local health care center.

Born in High Point, Mrs. Mann was a beautician and owner of Emerywood Beauty Shop. A resident of Salisbury from 1972-1993, she was a member of Milford Hills United Methodist Church.

Survivors include son Ronald “Ron” Mann; sister Thelma Royals, High Point; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Services:Graveside, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Floral Garden Park, High Point, conducted by the Rev. J. Clyde Yates.

Penland &Sons Funeral Home, Swannanoa, is in charge.

Jerry Eugene Surratt

Jerry Eugene Surratt, 62, of Summit Avenue, died Saturday (Jan. 13, 2001) at Rowan Regional Medical Center, after several weeks of declining health.

Born Nov. 2, 1938, in Davidson County, Mr. Surratt was a son of the late Carl Gilmar and Eunice Lomax Surratt. A graduate of Campbell University, he had been a machinist with ColorTex. Amember of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Salisbury, he served on the usher board and was a member of the Spencer Moose.

Survivors include sons Jason Surratt, Charlotte, and Jeremy Surratt, Salisbury.

Services:Memorial, 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, conducted by Rector Stephen B. Morris. The body will be cremated. Eaton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation:At the church immediately following the service.

Memorials:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 131 West Council St., Salisbury, NC 28144.