Born Aug. 2, 1907, in Columbus, Ohio, Nothstine was a son of the late Rev. Henry and Hattie Nothstine. Educated in the Lynchburg, Ohio, schools, he received a doctorate of theology from the American College and Seminary in Chicago, a doctorate of sacred theology from the International Free Protestant University in London and a doctorate of philosophy from Roosevelt University. He also received honorary degrees from six different institutions.

He had served as pastor in Ohio, Indiana, California and South Carolina. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during World War II in the Military Police. He was stationed at the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant in Indiana.

Author of a dozen books, he contributed to many religious magazines and was editor of The Pulpit Workshop for 20 years. He is listed in the “International Directory of Biography” in London, “Men of Achievement” inCambridge, England, and “Who’s Who in Ohio.” He was a radio preacher for the Youth for Christ Organization for many years.

He is survived by several nephews.

Services: Graveside, 10 a.m. Saturday, Calvary Baptist Church cemetery, Mocksville, conducted by the Rev. Jim Gryder, pastor, and the Rev. Doug Smith, minister of Lexington First Wesleyan Church.

Visitation: None.

Summersett Funeral Home, Salisbury, in charge.

Memorials: Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, 4520 Old Mocksville Road, Salisbury, N.C. 28144.

Martha Simpson Carter

LOCUST — Martha Sue Simpson Carter, 53, 17106 Pond Road, died Wednesday (Aug. 4, 1999) at Mercy Hospital, Charlotte.

Born Nov. 29, 1945, in Stanly County, Mrs. Carter was a daughter of Maggie Lanier Simpson Smith, Albemarle, and the late Floyd Lamont Simpson. She had retired as owner/operator of The Custom Shop, a drapery shop in Locust. She was a member of West Stanly Baptist Church.

Survivors, in addition to her mother, include husband Phillip Carter Jr.; son Mark Richard Carter, Locust; daughter Pam Harwood, Locust; brothers Cecil Wayne, Charles and Eddie Simpson, all of Albemarle, and Tommy Simpson, Estill, S.C.; sisters Doris Edwards, New London, and Gail Burroughs, Albemarle; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 this morning at West Stanly Baptist Church, Albemarle. The Rev. Ron Nichols and the Rev. Phillip Brooks officiated. Burial was at the church cemetery.

The family will be at the home on Pond Road.

Memorials: West Stanly Baptist Church, 24172 Highway 24/27, Albemarle, N.C. 28001.

Glenda Talbert Kepley

STATESVILLE — Glenda Talbert Kepley, 46, 174 Ashbrook Road, died Wednesday (Aug. 4, 1999) at her home after an extended illness.

Born June 28, 1953, in Iredell County, Mrs. Kepley was a daughter of Ruth Deal Talbert, Statesville, and the late William Glenn Talbert. Employed by Griffin Nationwide Insurance Co., she was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and the Women’s Bible Study Group.

Survivors, in addition to her mother, include husband Gary Kepley, formerly of Salisbury; daughters Mrs. Michael (Shelley) Houston, Carrboro, and Mrs. Harold (Emily) Sain, Statesville; brother Wayne Talbert, Lawrenceville, Va.; and a grandson.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Beulah Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev.Henry C. Cook. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight at the church fellowship hall. At other times the family will be at the home on Ashbrook Road.

Memorials: Beulah Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1851 Old Mountain Road, Statesville, N.C. 28677; or Mountain Road Baptist Church, Building Fund, 132 Compton Park Road, Statesville, N.C. 28677.

Chapman Funeral Home, Stony Point, is in charge.

Kirby Neal Smith

The funeral will be Saturday for Kirby Neal Smith, 78, Salisbury, who died Thursday (Aug. 5, 1999) at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born July 24, 1921, in Marmet, W.Va., Mr. Smith was a son of the late Clyde and Fannie Sloan Smith. The Virginia State Singles Tennis champion in 1936, he attended the Kings Point U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and served with the Merchant Marines during World WarII.

He had retired from the United States Steamship Lines Co. after 41 years as a marine engineer. A former Salisbury Jaycee, he was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Salisbury Lions Club and the Salisbury Elks Lodge.

His first wife, Polly L. Smith, preceded him in death.

Survivors include wife Gloria Bearden Smith; sons Clay K., Greg L. and Neal C. Smith, all of Salisbury; brother Alvin Smith, Vienna, Va.; and five grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Summersett Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Thomas L.Griffis, pastor, First United Methodist Church, and Dr. K.Tommy Nickerson, Charleston, S.C. The body was to be cremated.

Visitation: 7-8:30 tonight at the funeral home.

Memorials: American Heart Association, c/o Betty Brisson, Memorial Chairwoman, 140 Regency Road, Salisbury, N.C. 28147.

Louise Trexler Kepley

ALBEMARLE — Louise Virginia Trexler Kepley, 94, 2311 W. Main St., died Thursday (Aug. 5, 1999) at the Laurels of Salisbury.

HartsellFuneral Home is in charge.

Vera Brinkley

HUNERSVILLE — Vera Brinkley, 97, Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home, Huntersville, died Friday (Aug. 6, 1999).

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

Gaynelle Price Pressley

KANNAPOLIS — Gaynelle Price Pressley, 80, 614 N. Walnut St., died Thursday (Aug. 5, 1999) at NorthEast Medical Center, Concord.

Born Dec. 8, 1918, in Cabarrus County, Mrs. Pressley was a daughter of the late Bartley T. and Mary Essie Nash Price. She was a lifelong member of North Kannapolis United Methodist Church.

Survivors include husband Marvin R. Pressley; and sister Ernestine P. DeMarcus, Kannapolis.

Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, North Kannapolis United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev.Steve Autrey. Burial,Carolina Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Whitley’s Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home on Walnut Street.

Memorials: North Kannapolis Methodist Church, Building Fund, 1307 N. Main St., Kannapolis, N.C. 28081.

Marvin Leo Parker

ALBEMARLE — Marvin Leo Parker, 85, 24624 Bost Road, died Wednesday (Aug. 4, 1999) at Community Hospital, Springfield, Ohio.

Born June 10, 1914, in Stanly County, Mr. Parker was a son of the late William Thomas and Inez Huneycutt Parker. He had retired as a regional supervisor with Service Distributing Co. Inc. He was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. A U.S. Navy veteran, he served in the Pacific during World War II.

His wife, Elizabeth Hall Whitlock Parker, died June 7, 1981,

Survivors include son Eugene W. Parker, Ocean Isle Beach; daughter Diane P. Little, Springfield,Ohio; brothers Cletus, Craven and Edward Parker, all of Albemarle; sisters Dorothy Hatley and Estelle Lambert, both of Albemarle; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Services: 4 p.m. Sunday, Pine Grove United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev.Curran Welch and the Rev. Martha Welch. Burial, church cemetery. Military rites by Stanly County DAV.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Hartsell Funeral Home. At other times the family will be at the home on Bost Road.

George Floyd Perry

George Floyd Perry, 64, Salisbury, died Wednesday (Aug. 4, 1999) at his home.

Born March 20, 1935, in Rowan County, he was reared by Henry and Melrose Nix. Educated in the Rowan County and Georgia schools, he had retired after 32 years with Fiber Industries, now KoSa.A Lutheran, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include wife Peggy Gaskey Perry, whom he married July 1, 1956; daughter Sherry Milam, Sutherlin, Va.; brothers Ronnie McClure, Rockwell, and Sonny Perry, Griffin,Pa.; sister Yvonne Perry, Atlanta; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services: Entombment, 4 p.m. Friday, Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum, conducted by the Rev. Marcus B. Hovis III, pastor, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Visitation: None.