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Joe Ann Crawford
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Joe Ann Blalock Crawford, 69, died Dec. 1, 1999, at home. She was a native of Kings Mountain, daughter of the late Dorothy Mae Miller Blalock, mother of the late Donna Ann Cornwell, graduate of Central High School, became the first woman real estate broker in Kings Mountain in 1968, charter member of Kings Mountain Association of Realtors, member of Boyce Memorial ARP Church, member of Flora Halliday Circle, member of Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, helped her husband during his tenure as district governor for International Association of Lions Clubs and Wood Badge Deputy Camp Chief for Boy Scouts of America.
SURVIVORS: Husband of more than 50 years, William Donald Crawford; father, Charles Edward Blalock Sr.; granddaughter, Angela Kay Davis, Kings Mountain; grandson, William Paul Cornwell, Charlotte; great-granddaughter, Kelsie Kay Davis, Kings Mountain; sisters, Sybil Hamrick, Freida Grayson, Kings Mountain; brother, Charles Edward Blalock Jr., Kings Mountain
FUNERAL: 7 p.m. Friday, Boyce Memorial ARP Church, Rev. Douglas Petersen
BURIAL: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Mountain Rest Cemetery
VISITATION: After service, church
MEMORIALS: Boyce Memorial ARP Church, P.O. Box 1145, Kings Mountain 28086
ARRANGEMENTS: Harris Funeral Home
Lola J. Biddix
SHELBY - Lola Jessie Biddix, 96, 2438 Washburn Road, died Dec. 1, 1999, at White Oak Manor. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Jessie Rudolph and Sarah Padgett Biddix, sister of the late Cora Eledge, Lillie Turner, Ann Weaver, Jean Micham and Nell Biddix, retired from Ora Mill Co. after 44 years, member of Dover Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy "Dot" and Hershel Bridges, Shelby; brother, P.D. Biddix, Shelby; grandson and spouse, Ken and Karen Bridges, Shelby; great-grandsons, Preston and Todd Bridges
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Friday, Cleveland Memorial Park, Rev. Phil Bailey
MEMORIALS: Dover Baptist Church Building Fund, 1501 Polkville Road, Shelby 28150
ARRANGEMENTS: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
Marie R. Aderholdt
CHARLOTTE — Marie Kathryn Rudisill Aderholdt, 85, formerly of Henry River, died Nov. 30, 1999, at Sharon Towers. She was a native of Gaston County, daughter of the late Jonas David and Ila Beam Rudisill, wife of the late David Miles Aderholdt, attended Appalachian State Teachers College, homemaker, former member of Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church, Hildebran, member of the Lutheran Church Women, Sunday school teacher, vacation Bible school teacher, member of Hildebran Garden Club, former member Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hickory, Red Cross volunteer at Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, member of Calvary Lutheran Church
SURVIVORS: Daughters and sons-in-law, Nanette A. and Sam Temple, Charlotte, Rita A. and Harry Mull, Hildebran, Janice A. and David Simpson, Hickory, Faye A. and Charles Poteat, Morganton; grandchildren and spouses, Lisa Temple and Martin Valverde, Dana Temple and Bill Byron, Charlotte, Edwin and Leslie Mull, Hildebran, Maria Mull and Jeff Olds, Apex, Marcus Walker and Charles Gray Poteat III, Morganton; David Miles Simpson, Hickory; great-grandchildren, Kathryn Marie and William McComas Byron Jr., Nathalie Nanette Valverde, Charlotte
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Friday, St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Cherryville, Rev. J.A. Harbinson
VISITATION: After service, church fellowship hall
MEMORIALS: Lutheridge, P.O. Box 685, Arden 28704 or donor’s choice
ARRANGEMENTS: Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Cherryville
Callie H. Long
SALISBURY — Callie Herrin Long, 85, of Spencer died Dec. 1, 1999.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Carolyn L. McCoy, Belmont, Ruth Goodman, Salisbury, Billie Anne Perrell, Woodleaf
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Friday, Trading Ford Baptist Church
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8:30 tonight, Lyerly Funeral Home, Salisbury
MEMORIALS: Charity of donor’s choice
Sallie G. Armstrong
GASTONIA - Sallie G. Armstrong, 101, 416 N. Highland St., died Nov. 30, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Spartanburg, S.C., daughter of the late Miles and Mary Huggins Golightly, wife of the late Joseph S. Armstrong, homemaker, member of United House of Prayer for All People, Dallas.
SURVIVORS: Stepchildren, Violet A. Robinson, Charlotte, Bobby Armstrong, Greensboro, John and Herbert Armstrong, Newark, N.J.; one granddaughter; great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. today, United House of Prayer for All People, Apostle F. Barringer
BURIAL: Gaston Memorial Park
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
ARRANGEMENTS: Costner Funeral Home
Minda C. Francis
SHELBY - Minda Jewel Champion Francis, 77, 353 Jack Francis Road, died Dec. 3, 1999, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Cleveland County, daughter of the late Hosea F. and Josie Poteat Champion, wife of the late Jack Glenn Francis, sister of the late Tom Champion, Elva Pearson, homemaker.
SURVIVORS: Daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Warren Walker, Shelby; sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Elmer Gladden, Shelby; granddaughter and spouse, Tammy and Tim Walker, Shelby; great-granddaughter, Bethany Walker, Shelby
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, New Hope Baptist Church, Rev. David Gordon, body will be placed in church one hour before service
BURIAL: Church cemetery
VISITATION: One hour before service, the church
MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby 28150 or Cleveland/Rutherford Kidney Association, 1017 N. Washington St., Shelby 28150
ARRANGEMENTS: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
E.V. Champion
MOUNT HOLLY - E.V. Champion, 82, 204 Henderson St., died Dec. 2, 1999, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Ezra and Vicie Dedmon Champion, retired from Woolen Mill, member of New Covenant United Methodist Church, Navy veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Alice Beatrice McConnell; daughters and son-in-law, Juanita and Leon Johnson, Mount Holly, Rachel Howington, Stanley; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Carothers Funeral Home, Mount Holly, Rev. Mike Stanton-Rich
INTERMENT: Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery
VISITATION: 7-8 tonight, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Covenant United Methodist Church Building Fund, 14514 Lucia-Riverbend Highway, Mount Holly 28120
Sister Mary Veronica Schumacher
CHARLOTTE — Sister Mary Veronica Schumacher, RSM, 74, died Dec. 3, 1999, at Mercy Hospital. She was a native of Seymour, Conn., daughter of the late Frank J. and Florence Lucy Mayo Schumacher, born with the name of Lois Veronica Schumacher, graduate of Sacred Heart Junior College, Mercy Hospital School of Medical Technology, attended Belmont Abbey College, Catholic University, Washington, D.C., St. Louis University, served as a medical technologist, assistant laboratory supervisor, administrative assistant, president, administrator and CEO of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Asheville, administrative assistant, supervisor and education coordinator of the laboratory, board of directors, Mercy Hospital, chairperson and CEO, local superior, councilor on the leadership team of Sisters of Mercy Services Corp., Asheville, member of National Association of Registered Medical Technologists, Registered Blood Bank Technologists, American Society for Medical Technologists, American Association of Blood Banks, Board of Directors of the North Carolina Society of Medical Technologists, American College of Healthcare Executives, North Carolina Hospital Association Board of Trustees, North Carolina District I, NCHA’s Committees on Hospital Nursing and Education, North Carolina Society of Hospital Volunteers and Auxillians, Leadership Asheville Alumni Association, Human Resources Council, Alternative for Asheville, UNC-Asheville Health Care Advisory Committee, Better Business Bureau of Asheville, WNC Board of Directors, Land-O-Sky Regional Council Natural Resources Committee, Diocese of Charlotte, Preparatory Commission, Board of Directors of Sisters’ Senate, Board of Trustees, Sacred Heart College, Belmont, United Way of Asheville, Buncombe County Board of Directors, nominated to American College of Hospital Administrators, awarded Boss of the Year in 1978 by the Asheville Jaycees, awarded Woman of Distinction in 1979 by the Soroptimists Pilot and Quota Service Clubs.
SURVIVORS: Sisters, Florence Mastrogiannis and Margaret Lesiw, Ansonia, Conn., Theo Hammack, Naugatuck, Conn.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Barbara Shumacher, Shelton, Conn., Frank J. and Doris Schumacher, Evansville, Ind., George and Elsa Schumacher, Arlington, Va., Dr. Robert and Cathy Schumacher, Ridgecrest, Calif., Vincent and Sandy Schumacher, Ansonia; nieces and nephews MASS OF CHRISTIAN
BURIAL: 3 p.m. Monday, Cardinal Gibbons Chapel, Sacred Heart Convent, Belmont
VISITATION: 7 tonight, convent
MEMORIALS: Sister of Mercy Services, Urgent Care Center, 345 Biltmore Ave., Asheville 28801-4502
Troy P. Cansler Sr.
NEWTON — Troy Preston Cansler Sr., 79, 2481 Mt. Olive Church Road, died Dec. 1, 1999, at Catawba Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Catawba County, son of the late Eben and Lillie Goforth Cansler, brother of the late Mildred Whitener, Army veteran of World War II, member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church, retired from FCX after 45 years of service, served as manager for 43 years, active member of Catawba Valley Cattlemen’s Association.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Lucy Cansler; son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Mary Cansler Jr., Newton; stepson, Barry Withers, Lake Norman; stepdaughter, Marsha Windley, Atlanta; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard and Paul Cansler, Carl and Jo Cansler, Newton, Marshall and Peggy Cansler, Vernon and Ruth Cansler, Richard and Arcola Cansler, Maiden; sister and brother-in-law, Bob and Alice Odell, Charlotte; grandchildren, Michael and Terence Cansler, Kristal Hyder; great-grandchildren, Kisha, Keely, Corbin, Samantha and Bailey Cansler, Brooke and Brandi Hyder; step-grandchildren, Shea Windley, Dayne, Ryan, Terrah and Farrah Withers, Lisa Patton, Mark Cash; step-great-grandchildren, Kalebh Withers, Caleb and Carsyn Patton; nieces and nephews
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. today, Beth Eden Lutheran Church, Dr. Bill B. Mims Jr., Rev. Ronnie Church
BURIAL: Catawba Memorial Park
MEMORIALS: Beth Eden Lutheran Church Building Fund, 400 N. Main Ave., Newton 28658
ARRANGEMENTS: Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home
Ervin Lee Carpenter
VALE — Ervin Lee Carpenter, 80, 3862 Duckworth Carpenter Lane, died Dec. 2, 1999, at home. He was a native of Lincoln County, son of the late Perry and Mildred Crowder Carpenter, supervisor with Cochrane Furniture for 47 1/2 years, Army veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Dorothy W. Carpenter; foster son, David Workman, Williamsburg,Va.; sisters, Madeline Blackwelder, Crouse, Edith Canipe, Lincolnton, Vera Reep, Hazel Wood, Vale; two granddaughters
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. today, Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton, Rev. Charles McDowell
VISITATION: One hour before service, funeral home
MEMORIALS: Messiah United Methodist Church, 4102 W. Highway 27, Lincolnton 28092; Christian Ministries of Lincoln County, P.O. Box 423, Lincolnton 28093 or Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar St., Lincolnton 28092
Necoda Meeks
BALTIMORE — Necoda Meeks, died Nov. 30, 1999, at his home. He was the manager and an original member of the "Jordanairs."
SURVIVORS: Sisters, Moniecue Meeks, Ozzie M. Smith, Shelby, Shirley Smith, Newark, N.J.; brother, Emanuel Meeks, Shelby
FUNERAL: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Grover, Rev. William Thompson
INTERMENT: Church cemetery
ARRANGEMENTS: Withrow’s Funeral Home, Kings Mountain
