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November 27, 1999
Salisbury Post; Rowan County, NC

 
 

Obituaries

           
Pauline Furr Burleson

ALBEMARLE — Pauline Furr Burleson, 81, 812 Elaine Drive, died Friday (Nov. 26, 1999) at Stanly Memorial Hospital.

Born June 21, 1918, in Stanly County, Mrs. Burleson was a daughter of the late Lenora Dennis and Marshall Filmore Furr. A cafeteria manager at Albemarle Senior High School, she was a member of North Albemarle Baptist Church and the Widows Club.

Her husband, Therlow Burleson, preceded her in death.

Survivors include son Calvin Burleson, Albemarle; daughters Nancy Lambert and Lovell Mauldin, both of Albemarle; brother Tommy Furr, Albemarle; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services:4 p.m. Monday, North Albemarle Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Wyman Bolin, and the Rev. Grady Taylor. Burial, Fairview Cemetery, Albemarle.

Visitation:6-8 p.m. Saturday, Hartsell Funeral Home-Albemarle. At other times the family will be at the home of a daughter, Lovell Mauldin, 812 Elaine Drive, Albemarle, N.C.

 

Terri Del-Risha Coleman

Infant Terri Del-Risha Coleman, 715 Tanglewood Drive, died Wednesday (Nov. 24, 1999) at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born Nov. 24, 1999, in Salisbury, she was a daughter of Cecilia Stanford, Salisbury.

Survivors, in addition to her mother, include brothers Isiah Stanford and Terry Coleman, both of the home; grandmother Yvonne Stanford, Salisbury; grandfather Ronald Stanford, Kannapolis; great-grandmothers Gerildine Whitely, Rockwell, and Pauline Stanford, Kannapolis; step-great-grandfather Roger Whitley, Rockwell; and step-great-grandmother Gloria Scott, Charlotte.

Services: Graveside, 2 p.m. Monday, City Memorial Park.

Summersett Funeral Home is in charge.

 

Rose Marie ‘Jackie’Davis

MOORESVILLE — Rose Marie “Jackie”Davis, 50, Smith Street, died Friday (Nov. 26, 1999)at her residence.

Born Dec. 29, 1948, in Iredell County, she was the daughter of Dorothy Pender Davis, Mooresville, and the late Harry Eugene Davis. A 1967 graduate of Mooresville High School, she worked at the Mooresville Animal Hospital for 12 years. She also worked for Dr. Pam Sholar and Dr. Lewis Brinton as an insurance clerk. She had been a member of Mooresville Church of God for 30 years.

Survivors, in addition to her mother, include sisters Mrs. Steve (Judy) Young, Mooresville, and Mrs. Johnny (Cathy) Fowler, Norman, Okla.

Services:3 p.m. Sunday, Mooresville Church of God, conducted by the Rev. Kenneth R. Looney, the Rev. Dr. D. Steven Gouge and the Rev. Gary Price. Burial, Glenwood Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6-8 tonight, Cavin Funeral Home, Mooresville.

Memorials:Hospice of Iredell County, P.O. Box 822, Statesville, N.C. 28677.

 

Frances Thompson Eudy

ALBEMARLE — Frances Eliza Thompson Eudy, 82, 620 Heathwood Drive, formerly of 105 S. Hill Ave., died Friday (Nov. 26, 1999) at Forest Oaks Health Care Center, Albemarle.

Born Dec. 4, 1916, in Stanly County, Mrs. Eudy was a daughter of the late James Clark and Addie Lou Doby Thompson. Retired from Wiscassett Mill, she was a member of South Albemarle Baptist Church.

Her husband, Julius Claude Eudy, died Sept. 15, 1973.

She is survived by a sister, Pauline T. Wilhoit, Albemarle.

Services:2 p.m. Sunday, South Albemarle Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Yates Brooks, the Rev. Jesse Dennis and the Rev. Wyman Bolin. The body will be taken to the funeral home at 1:30. Burial, Fairview Memorial Park.

Visitation:6-8 tonight, Stanly Funeral Home.

Memorials:South Albemarle Baptist Church, 1005 S. Second St., Albemarle, N.C. 28001.

 

Ernest Haywood Morris

NEW LONDON — Ernest Haywood Morris, 89, 36117 Esther Road, died Friday (Nov. 26, 1999) at Forest Oaks Healthcare Center.

Born Sept. 22, 1910, in Stanly County, Mr. Morris was a son of the late Cora. L. Almond and Barley Baxter Morris. He was owner-operator of Jeff’s Dry Cleaners & Econo-Wash Laundromats in two Albemarle locations for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1993. He was a member of Plyler Baptist Church.

His wife, Camilla Faggart Morris, died in 1969. A son, Lewis Morris, also preceded him in death.

Survivors include daughter Annie Lou M. Greeson, Gibsonville; sons Harry D. and Larry Morris, both of Albemarle; sisters Mrs. Virgil (Pauline) Burris, New London, and Mrs. Pete (Lessie) Huneycutt and Mrs. James (Beatrice) Tucker, both of Albemarle; brother Grady Morris, Albemarle; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services:2 p.m. Sunday, Plyler Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Alvin Melton. Burial, church cemetery.

Visitation:7-9 tonight, Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle. At other times the family will be at the home of a son, Larry Morris, 28522 Highway 73 West, Albemarle.

 

Gary Rice

Gary Rice, 75, 1028 S. Church St., died Friday (Nov. 26, 1999) at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born Feb. 29, 1924, in Chester, S.C., Mr. Rice was a son of the late Lillie Adkins and Hizzie Rice. Educated in the public schools of Chester, he had retired as a clerk with Gerock’s Grocery Store. He was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church,.

Noble &Kelsey Funeral Home is in charge.

 

Doris File Ritchie

Doris Elizabeth File Ritchie, 72, Salisbury, died Friday (Nov. 26, 1999) at the Salisbury Lutheran Nursing Home, after two years of serious illness.

Born Dec. 17, 1926, in Rowan County, Mrs. Ritchie was a daughter of the late Kate Porter and George Alexander File. A graduate of Boyden High School, she attended Kings College.

Prior to her retirement, she had been a sales clerk at Efird’s department store and Montgomery Ward’s. She was a member of Rodgers Park United Church of Christ, Kannapolis, where she was active with the senior citizens group. She was also a member of the Home Demonstration Club.

Her husband, Henry Richard Ritchie, whom she married Nov. 23, 1950, died July 27, 1998.

Survivors include son Henry Steven Ritchie and sister Betty File Holshouser, both of Salisbury.

Services:3 p.m. Sunday, Rodgers Park United Church of Christ, Kannapolis, conducted by the Rev. Donald Menius, pastor. Burial, Rowan Memorial Park.

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

Memorials:Rodgers Park United Church of Christ, 704 E. 22nd Street, Kannapolis, N.C. 28081.

 

Virgie S. Thompson

LEXINGTON — Virgie Julie Smith Thompson, 76, Adams Street, died Friday (Nov. 26, 1999)at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after nine days of serious illness.

Born July 5, 1923, in Davie County, Mrs. Thompson was a daughter of the late William and Della Allen Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church, Mocksville.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Tyler Ross “T.R.”Thompson; sons Steve, Michael and Danny Thompson, all of Lexington; brother A.C. Smith, High Point; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Mocksville, conducted by the Rev. Jimmy Lancaster. Burial, Forest Hill Memorial Park.

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

Memorials: Jerusalem Baptist Church Building Fund, Highway 601 South, Mocksville, N.C. 27028.

 

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