DEATH William Alexander, 46, of Charlotte, died May 13, 2000 at Carolinas Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Beasley's Funeral Home. Gladys Kerr. Betty retired from Belk Mrs. Gwenda Stores Services, Inc, after 34 years of Braswell, 56 of service.
She was a member of Plaza 12, 2000 at Presbyterian Church. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday May 16, 2000 from the Adkins, sanctuary of Plaza Presbyterian Church with The Reverend G. Thomas Pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow Sharon Memorial Park. The Adkins family will greet friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McEwen Charlotte Chapel. Mrs.
Adkins was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Ernest friend. Mrs. Betty Avery Kerr Adkins, 73, of Charlotte, NC, died 1 May 12, 2000 at Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. Adkins was born March 16, Charlotte, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Charles and Lloyd 'Bill' Adkins, and son, Ernest Charles 'Skipper' Adkins.
She is survived by her sister, Kareen Jackson and her husband, Bill of Myrtle Beach, SC; her son, Daniel G. Adkins and grandson, Daniel D. Adkins both of Charlotte; nieces and nephews of the Adkins, Kerr and Chambers family, especially Chris and his wife Brenda of Mint Hill and Leslie Adkins. Betty leaves a legacy of love and respect for her many friends and family. Betty's family would like to thank the staff at Presbyterian Hospital, especially the Physical Therapy Department, Thomas, Peggy and Debbie and staff on the 5th floor for their care and understanding.
We also thank the employees of Charlotte Transit for their love and support and the many friends and neighbors who stepped forward. May God grant everyone a chance to experience such love and care at least once in their lives. Memorials may be made in remembrance of Mrs. Adkins to Presbyterian Hospital Foundation, Post Office Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, The Charlotte Chapel.
Gilbert Martin Frederick Brauch, 89, of Charlotte, NC, died on May 12, 2000 at Southminster Retirement Community. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 12 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 E. Morehe ad Street, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Mr. Brauch was born March 1, 1911 in St. Louis, MO, a son of the late Henry and Caroline Kroeter Brauch. After graduating from Normandy High School he attended Washington University in St. Louis.
He was employed by Ralston Purina Company for 40 years and was Branch Manager of the Charlotte Plant for the 22 years prior to his retirement in 1970. While working he was active in the North Carolina Feed Manufacturer's Association, serving on the Board of Directors' and as Association President. Brauch was a member of the Ascension Lutheran Church since 1949, serving as Elder, Trustee, Financial Secretary and President of the Men's Club. He was active in establishing the Cub Scout pack at the church and was a member of the Senior Adult Ministry Group. He was a member of the Myers Park Civitan Club where he was active in the Little League Baseball program, and the North Carolina Rotary Club where he served on the Board of Directors and as President.
He received the Rotary International Service Award and was the two-time recipient of the Charles J. May award as Rotarian of the Year. Upon retirement, Mr. Brauch served as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Charlotte Exchange Student Program for 17 years. He was recognized by the B'nai B'rith Women as Citizen of the Year for his work in this program.
Mayor H. Edward Knox declared Gilbert Brauch Day in Charlotte on February 6, 1980 in recognition of this occasion. Among his volunteer efforts were work with the United Appeal, Chamber of Commerce Board, Crisis Assistance Ministry and American Cancer Society. Along with his wife he delivered Friendship Trays for over 10 years. He was a member of Myers Park Country Club and enjoyed golf.
For many years he was a Marshal at the PGA Senior Golf Tournaments in Charlotte. Surviving family members are his wife of 60 years, Eunice Mohman Brauch; son, Col. (Ret) Gilbert M.F. Brauch, Jr. and wife Annie of Springfield, VA; daughters Carolyn ('Susie') Jackson and husband Bill of Raleigh, NC; and Elizabeth ('Betty') Hilliard of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren, Debra Brauch Starnes and husband Richard of Hickory, NC; Donna Brauch Lee and husband Wade Hickory, NC; Scott Melver Jack on of Charlotte, NC; and Diane Jackson Britt and husband Cliff of Charlotte, NC; great-granddaughter, Tara Elizabeth Starnes of Hickory, NC; and Exchange Student daughter Karen Tallroth Dorring and husband Hans of Sweden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Henry, and his son-in-law, David Hilliard. Mr. Brauch will always be present with his family in their hearts. Those who knew him around the work will always remember him true friend; a man of highest integrity; a caring individual; a thoughtful, clever and generous man; and an exemplary role model. Hil life was guided by his strong and steadfast faith; as well as these words he often recited from his Ralston Purina days: 'Aspire Nobly, Adventure Daringly, Serve He was truly a remarkable man.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Ascension Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, 1225 E. Morehad Charlotte, NC 28204; or Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. Seventh Charlotte, NC 28204; or to the charity of donor's choice. Carolina Funeral and Cremation is entrusted. Steven Barry Cole, 49, died May 11 at Carolina Beach, NC.
A memorial service was held at Temple B'Nai Israel, Wilmington, NC. NOTICES Mrs. Helen Louise Delaney died Tuesday, May 9, 2000 in East Elmhurst, New York. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Alexander Funeral Home. Lee Robinson Charlotte, died May Randall Presbyterian Hospital.
died on Mrs. Braswell She was was born May 24, 1943 in Micaville, North Carolina, a daughter of Mrs. Willie Mae Wallen Robinson and the late Verlin Jeter Robinson. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Brawell will be held 2:00 PM Monday, May 15, 2000 from McEwen Funeral Service, The Charlotte with Reverend Dr.
Sammy Oxendine officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. The family will greet friends Sunday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at McEwen Charlotte Chapel. Mrs. Braswell is survived by her husband, Donald A.
Braswell; mother, Mrs. Willie M. Robinson of Fort Mill, SC; three sons, Stephen Ray Braswell of Mt. Holly, Travis Mark Braswell and Shane Kevin Braswell both of Charlotte; 6 grandchildren; brother, James Robinson, sister, Wanda Cavin both of Fort Mill, SC; brother V.J. Robinson, Jr.
and and sister Carol Via of Belmont; and and her best friend and soul mate, Phyllis Lowery. Memorials may be made in remembrance of Gwenda R. Braswell to Harris Hospice, of Presbyterian Hospital Foundation, Post Office Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, The Charlotte Chapel. Sarah Westmoreland Frederick, 84, died in Baltimore, MD where her funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000.
She was the daughter of late Mr. Mrs. J. Cliff Westmoreland. She preceded in death by her ands brother, Kenneth Westmoreland and sisters, Elizabeth James and Katherine Westmoreland.
She is survived by her husband, George Frederick; daughter, Jessie Roth Goyne and husband, Michael; and grandchildren, Caitlyn, Matthew and Beulah Harloe Funk, 94, of Matthews, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral arrangements are plete and will be announced Ewen Funeral Service, Mint pel. James Floyd Grier, 82, Gwynne Hill Charlotte, 13, 2000 at his residence. ments are incomplete at Funeral Home. friend.
Mr. John L. Grooms, Charlotte, died May 12, Hunter Woods Hunter Woods incomby McHill Cha- of 7714 died May ArrangeBeasley's 76, of 2000 at Nursing Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church with Reverend Stan Heiser officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn East Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at McEwen Charlotte Chapel. Mr. Grooms was born May 27, 1923 in McColl, SC son the late John L.
Grooms, 'Sr and Lela Mae Graves Grooms, was a member of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, Eurekea Masonic Lodge for 50 years in McColl, SC, was an expediter with the Pneumafil Corporation for 15 years retiring in 1983 and later employed part-time with Ronson Hydraulics (now Kiser Fluid Technology) and served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Nancy Yates Grooms, twin daughters, Marla Fields and husband, Sonny of Bennettsville, SC and Marsha Davenport and husband, Michael of Cheraw, SC, stepdaughter, Crystal Eller Green and husband, Kevin of Charlotte, stepsons, James Robert Eller, JR. of San Francisco, CA and Gary S. Eller and wife, Candyce of Charlotte, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mr.
Grooms was preceded in death by a brother, Fred L. Grooms of Charlotte. Memorials may be made to Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, 1117 S. Blvd, CharNC 28203 or Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th Charlotte, NC 28204.
Arrangements by McEwen Charlotte Chapel. Sara H. Johnson, 78, of Boone, NC, formerly of Charlotte, NC, died on Friday, May 12, 2000, at the Glenstone Health Care Center in Boone. Mrs. Johnson was born on August 9, 1921, in Red Springs, NC, a daughter of the late Grady Harrell and Cornelia McNeil Harrell.
She was a graduate of the Philadelphus School in Robeson County, NC, and was a longtime member of Commonwealth United Methodist Church, in Charlotte, where she belonged to the Church Circle. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her son, Bob Johnson, and his wife, Vicki Johnson, of Boone, NC; four grandchildren, Brian, Matt, Beth, and Molly Johnson; four sisters, Janie Harill, of Charlotte, NC, Mary Ballard, of Palmer, 'AL, Myrtle Strain, 'and Frances Harrill, both of Lynchburg, VA; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh M.
Johnson, in 1991. Funeral services will held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2000, at the Harry and Bryant Chapel in the Oaks, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC, with The Reverend Sylvia Wilhelm officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be in Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Commonwealth United Methodist Church, 2434 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205, or to Deerfield United Methodist Church, 1184 Deerfield Road, Boone, NC 28607. Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs. Johnson. THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER North Carolina TO OUR READERS The Charlotte Observer offers seven lines of Death Notice information free of charge. Families who wish to present additional information may do so at a nominal cost.
For further information, please consult with your funeral director or call The Charlotte Observer at 358-5382. Mecklenburg 77, passed away I May 12, 2000 at University Hospital. Mr. Brackett was born April 28, 1923 in Mooresville, NC son of the late Joseph M. Brackett, Sr.
and Jesse Lytle Brackett. Mr. Brackett was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church, member of The Board of Realtors, Past Master of West Gate Masonic Lodge, Oasis Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite Carolina Consistery, and a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He retired from The Johnston Building after 30 years as Building manager to begin a second career with Vinson Realty as Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Field until retirement in 1993. Mr.
Brackett was preceded in death by wife Anita Kathleen Boyce Brackett, three sisters, Elizabeth Brackett, Martha Rodman, Nancy Brady, one brother, Tommy Brackett. funeral service to celebrate his life will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2000 at McEwen Funeral Service Mint Hill Chapel officiated by The Revered Doctor Mike Womack. Masonic Graveside Service will follow in Sunset Memory Garden. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m.
at the funeral home. Survivors include son Larry Brackett, of Charlotte; daughter Sylvia Self (Cecil), of Charlotte; son Joe Brackett, Ill, (Jackie) of Catawba; son David Brackett, (Wanda), of Matthews; daughter Kathy Clark, (Kyle), of Charlotte; daughter, Patricia Robins, (Mike) of Denver, NC; son Robert Brackett, of Charlotte; three brothers, Lewis, of Burlington, NC; Luther, of Charlotte; Maurice, of Cary, NC; one sister Frances Hudson, of Charlotte; also eleven grandchildren John and Chad Self, Atlanta, GA; Shelley Hale, of Charlotte; Chris Brackett, of Matthews; Jody Brackett, IV, of Conover, NC; Buffy Gardner, of Cornelius, NC; Courtney Brackett, of Catawba; Cody Brackett, Charlotte, Hunter Robinson of Denver, NC, T.J. Robinson Denver, NC and Jesse Brackett of Charlotte; and two, great grandchildren Ashley Self, South Bend, IN; Bennett Craig Hale, of Charlotte. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehad Ste.
211 Charlotte, NC 28202 or American Lung Association of NC, 5315 Greenbrook Charlotte, NC 28205. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service Mint Hill Chapel. Mr. Joseph Marion Brackett, Norma Sue Kesterson Bumgarner, 68, of Charlotte, passed away, Friday, May 12, 2000 Carolinas Medical Center. Mrs.
Bumgarner was born March 6, 1932 in Charlotte, NC daughter of the late J.B. Kesterson and Alma Honeycutt Kesterson. Mrs. Bumgarner was a member of Albemarle Road Presbyterian Church, she was a loving wife and mother. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at McEwen Funeral Service Charlotte Chapel officiated by The Reverend Doctor Ron Tippens. Entombment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Monday, May 15, 2000 at McEwen Funeral Service Charlotte Chapel from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Vernon Slade Bumgarner, of Charlotte; two daughters, Beth Bumgarner, of Atlanta, GA; and Donna Nussman, of Charlotte; one special uncle Ed Honeycutt, of Rock Hill, SC. Memorials may be made de to Albemarle Road Presbyterian Church 6740 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28212; or American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research 500 E.
Morehad Ste. 211 Charlotte, NC 28202; Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service Charlotte Chapel. Vincent Michael Cesaro, 28, of Mint Hill died Friday, May 12, 2000 at Presbyterian Hospital following a erend Joseph Mulligan, celebrant. A native of Pennington, NJ, Vince was a 1990 graduate of Independence High School. He received an Applied Science Degree in Fire Prevention Technology from Central Piedmont Community College in 1998 and was a former fire fighter and E.M.T.
with Mint Hill Fire and Rescue. A local musician, Vince enjoyed playing saxophone, keyboards, and bass guitar and loved to fly. Surviving are his parents, Vincent F. and Arlene Cesaro; a sister, Lynda Parsons and her husband, Matthew of Winston-Salem; grandmothers, Grace Cesaro and Mary Formicola, both of Tenton, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Domenick Cesaro and Michael Formicola, Memorials may be made to Mint Hill Fire and Rescue, PO Box 23065, Charlotte, NC 28227 or Leukemia Society of America, NC Chapter, 5624 Executive Center Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212.
Arrangements are by Hankins and Whittington, Wilson Chapel, 5301 Albemarle Road. lengthy illness. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2000 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Mint HIll where Vince was member.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow 8, which Rev- Hudson Morrow, 72, Thursday, May 11, 2000. born on October 20, 1927, in Tarboro, NC, the daughter of the late Ruby Osborne and John W. Hudson. She graduated from Penn Hall, in I Chambersburg, PA and UNC-Chapel Hill, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi and the Order of Valkeries. Mrs.
Morrow had been a resident of Charlotte since 1950 and had retired from the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, Adult Services. Mrs. Morrow is survived by husband, Harold M. Morrow; her daughter, Randall and her husband David H. Jones; four grandsons, Andy Jones, Nate Jones, Conor Jones and Henry Jones, all of Charlotte, NC.
She is also survived by her brothers, John W. Hudson, Jr. and his wife, Doris Hudson of Georgetown, SC and William M.O. Hudson and his wife, Louise Hudson of Hampton, VA. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, May 15, 2000 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC, with The Reverend Dr.
Michal Hall officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor. Memorials may be made to Kinder-Mourn, 1320 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC 28204; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs. Morrow.
I Mrs. Hattie B. Nance, 90, of 1201 Leigh Avenue, Charlotte, NC died Thursday, May 11, 2000 at Saturn Nursing and Rehabilitation. The daughter of the late Gaither Blair Brown and York Brown, Nance was born on October 25, 1909 in York County, South Carolina. A homemaker, she united with the Methodist faith while a child.
In the 1930's, she moved to Charlotte and joined Tabernacle Baptist Church where she was an active member of many auxiliaries, including the Hymn Choir, Missionary Board and Usher Board, for more than 50 years. She is survived by one son, George Nance, Jr. (Lib) of the Bronx, NY; five daughters, Mary N. Mayhew of the Bronx, NY, Emma N. co*ker of Charlotte, NC, Maggie N.
Caldwell (Joseph) of Mount Vernon, NY, Christine Nance of Charlotte, NC and Frances N. McKee (John) of Charlotte, NC; and a sister, Mamie B. Barber of the Bronx, NY. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 51. great-grandchildren, 25 great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Nance, a son, Charles S. Nance, a brother, James Brown, a granddaughter, Hattie M. George and a great-granddaughter, Alaira Miller. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
on Monday, May 15, 2000 at Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Reverend Timothy B. Graham officiating. The family will receive friends and visitors at the Church beginning at 12 p.m., prior to the service. Interment will be at York Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1135 Redbud Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Alexander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John Malcolm 'Mac' Nisbet, of Charlotte and Coinjock, NC, died of heart disease on Saturday, May 13, 2000, at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on January 28, 1919, in Raeford, NC, the son of Bonnie Dixie McBryde and Thomas Albertis Nisbet. Having grown up in Wilmington, NC, Mac was a 1940 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, and was voted permanent president of his class. He served in the US Navy from 1941-1946 as Commander of an Armed Guard Crew that was in a convoy to Murmansk, Russia.
He also served aboard the USS Delta in the Atlantic Theatre of Operations, and as an executive officer on the USS Newman in the South Pacific with the rank of Lt. Commander. Mac was co-owner of a food locker in Washington, NC for several years. He moved to Philadelphia and became a VP of Marketing for the computer industry in its formative years selling main frame computers for Addressograft, Burroughs, Univac, Philco, Ford Motor Company, and Sanders and Associates. In 1980 he had a heart attack and retired to Coinjock, NC.
He married Mary Swan Dodson of Rydal, PA, who preceded him in death in 1994. Mac is survived by his second wife, Judith Bullock Nisbet; four sons, John M. Nisbet, and David M. Nisbet, both of Raleigh, NC, Peter A. Nisbet, of Santa Fe, NM, and Thomas C.
Nisbet, of Winnebow, NC; two granddaughters, Michelle M. Kolb, of Mont Vernon, NH, and Dawn Nisbet of Raleigh, NC; one great grandson, Eric Kolb, of Mont Vernon, NH; his stepdaughter, Cynthia Thomson, of Charlotte, NC; and two step-sons, Richard Thomson, of Charlotte, NC, and James Thomson, of Phoenix, AZ. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at the Harry and Bryant Chapel in the Oaks, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5-7 p.m.
at will be held on May 20, the family home. A committal, service 2000, at Hampton Cemetery in Church's Island, NC. Those who wish may send memorials to UNC-Chapel Hill, Top of the Scholarship Fund, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Harry and Bryant Company is serving the Nisbet Family, Wallace C. Griffin of Charlotte, N.C., died May 13, 2000; at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, following a two and half year battle with cancer.
Wallace was born Nov. 24, 1926 in Oakland Park, the youngest of eleven children to Marion A. Griffin and Allie Richardson Griffin. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Oakland Park, 801 NE 34th Court, where he was a charter member and served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher for Youth and Adults, RA Leader, Finance Committee, Church Treasurer, Training Union Leader and Choir Member. He served in each of these capacities many times over his fifty years of membership.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years Gladys Robertson Griffin, one son, David Wallace Griffin, daughterin-law, Lory Griffin and two grandchildren, Matthew David and Natalie Megan Griffin all of Charlotte, NC. One daughter, Kathryn Griffin of Arlington, Va. One brother, Dwight Griffin of Oakland Park, Fl. Dwight will be 90 years old in October, 2000. Wallace preceded in death by seven brothers two sisters.
The family will receive friends at the church 10:30 12:00 prior to the service on Wednesday, May 17, 2000. Funeral services 12:00 PM with Rev. Tim Floyd and Rev. Bill Shaw officiating. Interment with military graveside, service will follow at Forest Memorial Gardens, Copans Pompano Beach, Fl.
Wallace joined the US Navy at 16 years old. After basic training in Jacksonville, he was stationed at Naval Air Station, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. and then served on Okinawa until the end of the Pacific War. He was discharged Jan.
4, 1946, and married his 'sweetheart', who waited for him, on May 4, 1946. He finished his high-school education at Pine Crest School then graduated from Broward Business College. Wallace established his accounting practice as Wallace Griffin Accounting Income Tax Service in Oakland Park, from which he retired in 1989. He will be remembered by a multitude of friends as a loving, caring, Christian man. His family will remember his love, support and everlasting optimism.
He was a fighter and 'quit' was not a part of his vocabulary. He was an inspiration and 'hero' to others. When diagnosed with cancer in Dec. 1997, he prayed that God would continue to strengthen his faith and banish his fear. Two weeks before going home Wallace witnessed, answered my prayer and I am not Memorial donations requested to: WWII Memorial Fund, Courthouse Plaza Suite 501, 2300 Clarendon Arlington, Va.
22201 or www.wwiimemorial.com. 41 sought the Lord, and he heard delivered me from all my Psalm 34:4 Arrangements are in care of Starr Walbridge, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. Mrs. Johnsie Icenhour Howard, 83, of 10701 Rozzelles Ferry Road, died May 13, 2000, at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia.
ArrangeCarothers Funeral Home, Mt. Gina Adele Mitchem, age nine months, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2000 at Sharon Memorial Park. Surviving are, father and mother, Jon Mitchem and Cheryl Williams, sister, Holly Mitchem, all of Mt.
Holly, grandparents, Don and Barbara Mitchem, Betty Williams, great, grandmothers, Kathleen Mitchem Beatrice Paul, all of Charlotte, five aunts, three uncles and five cousins. Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Service, Charlotte Chapel. Mr. Mickey Franklin Washam, 65, of Huntersville, died Friday, May 12, 200 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1934 in Mooresville, NC to Franklin Brown Washam and the Georgia Harris Washam.
late, was a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School, High Point College and Wake Forest University Law School. He retired from the US Post Office. Survivors in addition to his father is step-mother, Dorothy S. Washam. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m.
Monday, May 15, 2000 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Terry Matthews and Rev. J.E. Wayland, Jr.
officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 19600 Zion Cornelius, NC 28031. Raymer Funeral HOme in Huntersville is serving the family of Mr.
Washam. Mrs. Erna Hoffmann Weier, 71, of Charlotte, died Friday, May 12, 2000 at her residence. Services are private. Born December 28, 1928 in Eberstadt, Germany, Mrs.
Weier was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Lawrence B. Weier. Surviving are a son, Patrick Weier and his fiancee, Debbie Toney of Charlotte; two daughters, Lisa Morris and her husband, Mickey of Fort Mill, SC and Marion Furr her husband, Rick of Charlotte; and three grandchildren, Christy Furr, Bryon Furr and Ehren Morris. Memorials may be made to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E.
7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. Arrangements are by Hankins and Whittington, Wilson Chapel, 5301 Albemarle Road. Archie Harold Winchester, 75, of Charlotte died Saturday at the Presbyterian Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and are entrusted to Carolina Funeral and Cremation Center. ASHEBORO Shirley Eades Paul, 64, died, May 13, 2000.
The funeral service 4 p.m. Monday at Asheboro First Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by Ridge Funeral Home. BISCOE Mrs. Edith Garner Bean, 93, died May 12, 2000.
The funeral service is 2 p.m. Sunday at Oaklawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Ridge Funeral Home. CHINA GROVE John Murry 'Barney' Barhardt, 71, died Saturday, May 13. Visitation is Sunday at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home.
The funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday at Northcrest Chapel. CASTLE HAYNE Mrs. Sarah Vann McDuffie Taylor, 90, died Friday, May 12, 2000. Visitation is from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2000 at Harrington Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service is 2 p.m. May 15 at Richmond Memorial Park. DALLAS Mr.
David Glenn Bradley, 58, 135 Stedman Road, died May 13, 2000 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dallas Funeral Home. DENTON Odell Armon Loflin, 83, died Friday, May 12. The funeral p.m. Monday Briggs service, Home Memorial Chapel.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Briggs Funeral Home. GASTONIA Mr. Frederick Samuel Lytle, of Gastonia, died May 12, 2000 at Manorhouse of Gastonia. Fred was a special and gracious friend to many, a Black Mountain, NC; the youngest son of Joseph and Louise Lytle.
He was a 1939 graduate of Lee Edwards High in Asheville, and attended the University of South Carolina on a football scholarship. In 1941 he was drafted in to military service and served the U.S. Army as a lieutenant for six years, receiving the Purple Heart when wounded in France during World War II. IN 1948, he returned to the University of South Carolina; where he earned his degree and played basketball. Following graduation, he worked with Buick Motor Division of General Motors as a district representative.
In 1957 he purchased the Buick franchise in Gastonia, NC, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Gaston Country Club, a place where he enjoyed his friends and his love of golf. A lifelong Presbyterian, he belonged to the First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Clarke Lytle; an two brothers, Mac and Tom. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David R.
and Suzanne Whitaker Lytle of Huntersville; daughters and sons-in-law, Leslie L. and Jim May of W. Friendship, and Lisa L. and Gray Lytton of Gastonia; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren whom he adored, Chris, Andy, and Elizabeth May, Drew and Alex Lytton, Chris and Emily Lytle, and Katie and Cody May. Fred endeared himself to all who met him.
He leaves behind a warm legacy of dear friends and acquaintences. Their visits and calls during his illness meant to him an his family. The family also appreciates the love, care and concern given to Mr. Lytle during his illness by Dr. Stephen W.
Yates, Dr. Laurence M. Kish, and the wonderful staff of Manorhouse. A memorial service will be conducted by Dr. David C.
Stoker an Rev. Wilson P. Rhoton at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia. Committal services are private.
The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, PO Box 2984, Gastonia, NC 28054 or to the University of South Carolina, Frederick S. Lytle Scholarship Fund, Development Office Columbia, SC 29208. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Lytle Family. GREENSBORO Emma Orr Nelson, 93, of Friends Home at Guilford, died Friday, May 12, 2000 at her a residence.
Mrs. Nelson's funeral will be held Sunday, May 14, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge United Church of Christ, where she was a member. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Mecklenburg County, Mrs.
Nelson was born on October 12, 1906, the daughter of Vick and Mamie Sloan Orr. She was a graduate of Newel High School in Mecklenburg County, the only member of the Class of 1923. After receiving her B.Ed Degree from Asheville Normal Teachers College in 1927, Mrs. Nelson taught in the Mecklenburg County School system until 1938. She then worked in the Forsyth County School system.
In 1952 she received her Master's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. From 1955 until her retirement 1971, she worked as both a teacher and supervisor in the Guilford County and Greensboro City School systems. Mrs. Nelson was married to Hugh Bryant Nelson, who died in 1967. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Lucille Orr Kenny and Louise Orr Munhall, and brothers, John Calvin Orr, Victor Henry Orr, Franklin Hill Orr, and Otho Alexander Orr.
Survivors include her sister, Sarah 0. Allen of Hilton Head, SC, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends following the committal service, in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Cemetery Fund of Pleasant Ridge United Church of Christ, 2049 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, or Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405. Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the family of Mrs.
Nelson Please see DEATHS next page.
