News & Annoucements
Recent Deaths At Myers Park United Methodist Church
Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Agnew Hopkins
Non-Member
Date of Death: February 19, 2012
Family on Staff: Lee Ann and Hugh Hopkins
Relationship: Lee Ann’s mother-in-law
Hugh’s mother
Service will be Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church, Simpsonville, S.C. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening at their home place, The Hopkins Farm, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Julia “Judy” Stinson
Member
Date of Death: February 20, 2012
Family in Membership: Tom Stinson
Robin and John Maxwell
Franklin, Andrew
Relationship: Tom’s wife
Robin’s mother
Franklin and Andrew’s grandmother
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012, in the Sanctuary. Rev. Bill Roth will officiate. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service. Private committal will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Columbarium.
Karen Kail Smoots
Member
Date of Death: February 13, 2012
Family in Membership: Todd and Katherine Smoots
Harris, Will, Thomas
Relationship: Todd’s mother
Harris, Will and Thomas’ grandmother
Service will be on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Bill Roth will officiate. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service.
Robert Martin Jarrett
Member
Date of Death: February 11, 2012
Family in Membership: Cel Jarrett
Relationship: Cel’s husband
Service will be on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. in Francis Chapel. Rev. Bill Roth will officiate. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service.
Lacy Stewart Castleberry
Non-Member
Date of Death: February 8, 2012
Family in Membership: Michelle and Drew Vigor
Porter Kennedy, Cameron Vigor
Relationship: Michelle’s father
Porter and Cameron’s grandfather
A memorial service will be at Hillyer Memorial Christian Church, Raleigh, N.C., on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Griggs Cameron DIckson
Member
Date of Death: February 7, 2012
Family in Membership: Polly Dickson and Bill Minton
Former Member: Michael Dickson
Relationship: Polly and Michael’s father
Inurnment service will be on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at the columbarium. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary with Dr. James C. Howell officiating. No receiving after the service. Reception will be held on Friday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m. at Hankins and Whittington.
Thomas Risher
Non-Member
Date of Death: January 25, 2012
Family in Membership: Becky and Don Jenkins
Kevin and Tracey Jenkins
Brady, Andrew
Steven and Stephanie Jenkins
Will, Walker
Relationship: Becky’s brother
Kevin and Steven’s uncle
Brady, Andrew, Will and Walker’s great-uncle
Funeral will be on Saturday, February 4, 2012, in Oveida, Fla. Burial will be on Monday, February 6, at the Military Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla.
Richard N. Wrenn
Member
Date of Death: January 26, 2012
Family in Membership: Doris Wrenn
Ronnie and Sally Wrenn
Sarah
Holt and Jennie Wrenn
Relationship: Doris’ husband
Ronnie’s father
Sarah and Holt’s grandfather
An inurnment service is scheduled on Monday, January 30, 2012, at 1:15 p.m. in the Columbarium. The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary, after which the family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall. Dr. James C. Howell will lead the service.
Peggy Thomas Campbell
Non-Member
Date of Death: January 23, 2012
Family in Membership: Jimmy Jones
Relationship: Jimmy’s aunt
Funeral will be on January 25, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at Poplar Springs United Methodist Church, Sanford, N.C.
Adelaide Blackwelder Hall
Member
Date of Death: January 20, 2012
Family in Membership: Joe Hall
Relationship: Joe’s wife
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, in the chapel of Harry and Bryant. Rev. Bill Roth will officiate. Interment will be private.
Paula Jean Wise
Non-Member
Date of Death: January 21, 2012
Family in Membership: Fred and June Wise
Pamela Wise Brownscombe
Louise W. Rankin
Relationship: Fred’s daughter
June’s stepdaughter
Pamela’s sister
Louise’s stepsister
Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington/Matthews Chapel, Matthews, N.C. Rev. Erman Bradley will officiate. The family will receive friends at the chapel starting at 10:30 a.m.
Robert Wallace Bradshaw Jr.
Member
Date of Death: January 20, 2012
Family in Membership: Janet Bradshaw
Former Member: Bob Bradshaw III
Daughter: Ashley Graeber
Relationship: Janet’s husband
Ashley’s father
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, in the Sanctuary. Dr. James C. Howell will lead the service. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service. Inurnment in the church columbarium will be at 1:15 p.m. before the service.
John William Wilks
Non-Member
Date of Death: January 18, 2012
Family in Membership: Whit Wilks
Bennett, Andrew
Margaret Wilks
Relationship: Whit’s father
Bennett and Andrew’s grandfather
Margaret’s husband
Service will be at 11:00 a.m. in Francis Chapel on Saturday, January 21, 2012.
William Lester Brooks Jr.
Member
Date of Death: January 14, 2012
Family in Membership: Patty Brooks
Jean Sullivan
Anne Sullivan
Jack Sullivan
Relationship: Patty’s husband
Jean’s uncle
Anne and Jack’s great uncle
Service will be at 2:00 p.m. January 17, 2012, in the Sanctuary. Dr. James C. Howell will lead the service. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall following the service.
Christy Ann Witherington
Non-Member
Date of Death: January 11, 2012
Family in Membership: Joyce Witherington
Laura Witherington
Ben and Ann Witherington
Relationship: Joyce’s granddaughter
Laura’s niece
Ben and Ann’s daughter
Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at First United Methodist Church, Lexington, Ky. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Donald Tomaro
Non-Member
Date of Death: January 12, 2012
Family in Membership: Vince and Gail Lenarcic
Justin and Stacy Lenarcic
Davis
Relationship: Vince and Gail Lenarcic’s brother-in-law
Justin’s uncle
Davis’ great-uncle
Service plans are incomplete at this time.
James Booth Kalmbach Sr.
Non-Member
Date of Death: January 5, 2012
Family in Membership: Ambrose and Emily Kalmbach
Brittany, Rebecca
Relationship: Ambrose’s father
Brittany and Rebecca’s grandfather
Service will be at 1:00 p.m. January 9, 2012, at Second Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Ky.
Betty Ann Craig Gourley
Non-Member
Date of Death: December 31, 2011
Family in Membership: Suzette and Jim Sells
Relationship: Suzette’s mother
Service was on January 6, 2012, at Bassett United Methodist Church, Bassett, Va.
Josephine “Josie” H. Humphries
Non-Member
Date of Death: January 1, 2012
Family in Membership: Clark and Rachel Humphries
Olivia, Michael, Virginia
Relationship: Clark’s mother
Olivia, Michael and Virginia’s grandmother
Memorial service will be on Friday, January 6, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Durham, N.C. Visitation for family and friends will follow immediately after the service at the church.
Vermelle Register Elder
Member
Date of Death: December 31, 2011
Family in Membership: None
Former Members: Vickie Ison
Kay Williams
Relationship: Vickie and Kay’s mother
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012 in the Sanctuary. Family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m. in the narthex before the service. Rev. Bill Roth will lead the service.
Nancy Mitchell Knowles
Non-Member
Date of Death: December 30, 2011
Family: Scott and Angela Knowles
Relationship: Scott’s mother
A memorial service was on January 3, 2012, at Christ Episcopal Church, Charlotte, N.C.
Vincent A. Lenarcic Sr.
Non-Member
Date of Death: December 29, 2011
Family in Membership: Vince and Gail Lenarcic
Justin and Stacy Lenarcic
Davis
Relationship: Vince’s father
Justin’s grandfather
Davis’ great-grandfather
Funeral Mass was on January 3, 2012, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Cleveland, Ohio.
Joseph Andrew Scales
Member
Date of Death: December 29, 2011
Family in Membership: Joanne and Jason Lindley
Drew & Lindsay Scales
Cannon
Relationship: Joanne and Drew’s grandfather
Charlotte and Cannon’s great-grandfather
Graveside service was at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, N.C., on January 3, 2011. Rev. Bill Roth led the service.
Sarah Ruth Omer Cullen
Member
Date of Death: December 30, 2011
Family: Donna Arrington
Betty Hutchison
Relationship: Donna and Betty’s mother
A memorial service was January 3, 2012, at Myers Park United Methodist. Rev. Bill Roth led the service.
Harold Galen Hoak
Constituent Member
Date of Death: December 20, 2011
Family in Membership: Betsy Hoak
Relationship: Betsy’s husband
Service was on December 27, 2011, in the Great Hall at Southminster, Charlotte, N.C.
Frank Charles Lupo
Member
Date of Death: December 25, 2011
Family in Membership: Jeanne Lupo
Susan Lupo and Drew Taylor
Relationship: Jeanne’s husband
Susan’s father
Funeral Service was Thursday, December 29, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in Francis Chapel. Rev. Shane Page led the service.
Alice McClure
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 30, 2011
Family in Membership: Mary Cloran
Relationship: Mary’s sister
Service was on December 6, 2011, near Denver, Colo.
Jason Edward Daymon Jr. (Michael David Yarrow)
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 30, 2011
Family in Membership: Lisa Yarrow and Peter Averdick
Benjamin
Phoebe
Relationship: Lisa’s father
Benjamin and Phoebe’s grandfather
Celebration Service was at Holiday Inn, Lake Placid, Fla., on December 10, 2011.
David Franklin Childs
Non-Member
Date of Death: December 14, 2011
Family in Membership: Adam Childs and Brandy Helmer
Relationship: Adam’s father
Funeral was on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Young’s Chapel, El Dorado, Ark.
Elena Tormos Rivera
Non-Member
Date of Death: December 13, 2011
Family: Jose and Carmen Rivera
Relationship: Jose’s mother
Funeral Service will be at Funeraria Porta Coeli, Kissimmee, Fla., at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011.
Diane Lee Ware
Non-Member
Date of Death: December 13, 2011
Family in Membership: Stephen and Allyson Ware
Sarah, Mary Kathryn
Relationship: Stephen and Allyson’s sister-in-law
Sarah and Mary Kathryn’s aunt
Funeral Service will be on Friday, December 16, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Shelby, N.C.
Marie Fuselier Savell
Non-Member
Date of Death: December 4, 2011
Family in Membership: Dennis and Donna Savell
Ryan, Brady
Relationship: Dennis’ mother
Ryan and Brady’s grandmother
Service was on December 8, 2011, at Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary, La.
Bobby “Blake” Tripp, Jr.
Non-Member
Date of Death: December 6, 2011
Family in Membership: Laura and John Spencer
Relationship: Laura’s brother
Service was on Friday, December 9, 2011, at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Charlotte, N.C.
Herbert H. Parker
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 27, 2011
Family in Membership: David and Lynn Parker
Abby
Relationship: David’s father
Abby’s grandfather
Service will be at 11:00 a.m. December 10, 2011 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Decatur, Ga.
Etta Lou Saul
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 30, 2011
Family in Membership: Cary and Lynn Saul
Caroline, Charlotte
Relationship: Cary’s mother
Caroline and Charlotte’s grandmother
Funeral service will be on Monday, December 5, 2011, at Central Baptist Church, Millville, N.J.
Jackie O. Page
Member
Date of Death: June 9, 2011
Family in Membership: None
Funeral was June 12, 2011, in the chapel of Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham, N.C.
Evelyn Peacock Snyder (107 years old)
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 15, 2011
Family in Membership: John and Mary Beth Snyder
Field, Patrick, Ward
Relationship: John’s grandmother
Field, Patrick and Ward’s great-grandmother
Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Fair Grove United Methodist Church in Thomasville, N.C.
George Edward Hammer
Date of Death: November 21, 2011
Family in Membership: Don Hammer
Relationship: Don’s son
Memorial Service will be on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in Francis Chapel, followed by commital in the columbarium. A reception for family and friends will be in the upstairs lobby after the service.
James Shelby Handy
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 15, 2011
Family in Membership: Chuck and Mary Ruth Handy
Sarah and Will
Relationship: Chuck’s father
Sarah & Will’s grandfather
Service was Saturday, November 19, 2011, in North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Velma Locklear Edwards
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 11, 2011
Family in Membership: Sherry Edwards
Relationship: Sherry’s mother
Funeral service was on November 13, 2011, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, Indian Trail, N.C.
Charles “Chuck” Wiley Baker
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 12, 2011
Family in Membership: Charlie and Gayle Baker
Grace, Davis
Relationship: Charlie’s father
Grace and Davis’ grandfather
Service will be on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 4523 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, N.C.
Margaret “Peggy” Scaife Bridges
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 12, 2011
Family in Membership: Emily and Ambrose Kalmbach
Brittany, Rebecca
Relationship: Emily’s mother
Brittany and Rebecca’s grandmother
Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2011, at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church in Greenville, S.C.
Doris Martin Gordon
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 4, 2011
Family in Membership: Gail and Vince Lenarcic
Justin and Stacy Lenarcic
Relationship: Gail’s mother
Justin’s grandmother
Memorial service will bed on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at Fioritto Funeral Home, Cleveland, Ohio.
Steven Jones
Non-Member
Date of Death: October 14, 2011
Family: Gene and Michelle Brewster
Relationship: Gene’s brother
Service was held in New York, NY.
Rev. Houston David Taylor Sr.
Non-Member
Date of Death: November 2, 2011
Family in Membership: Lauren Taylor
Relationship: Lauren’s grandfather
Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, at Wightman United Methodist Church, Prosperity, S.C. Private family graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Laurens, S.C.
JOHN CHARLES THOMPSON
Non-Member
Date of Death: October 24, 2011
Family in Membership: Jim and Meredith Thompson
Ann Brock
Lucy, Thompson
Lucy Thompson
Bill and Kristy Thompson
Wills, Julia
Relationship: Jim’s brother
Ann, Lucy and Bill’s uncle
Lucy, Thompson, Wills and Julia’s great uncle
Service will be on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at San Marino Community Church, Pasadena, Calif.
JIMMIE RIVERS FINKLEA
Member
Date of Death: October 26, 2011
Family in Membership: Sarah and Joe Pennacchia
Jay, Grace
Orion Finklea
Relationship: Sarah’s mother
Jay and Grace’s grandmother
Orion’s wife
Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Inurnment will be at 12:15 p.m. in the Columbarium. Dr. James C. Howell will lead the services. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the Memorial Service. The family will also receive friends after 3:00 p.m. at Southminster.
ELOISE B. McLELLAN
Non-Member
Date of Death: October 18, 2011
Family in Membership: Carolyn and Bryan Crutcher
Emily Crutcher
Relationship: Carolyn’s mother
Emily’s grandmother
Funeral plans are incomplete but the service will likely be on Friday, October 21, 2011, in Hamer, S.C.
ADDIE RUTH JACKSON FUNDERBURK
Non-Member
Date of Death: October 2, 2011
Family in Membership: Betty and Ted Kohn
Relationship: Betty’s mother
Funeral service was October 7, 2011, at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, Bennettsville, S.C.
MARIANNA D. ORR
Member
Date of Death: October 13, 2011
Family in Membership: None
Daughter: Linda Orr
Memorial Service will be Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. at the chapel at Plantation Estates.The committal service will be in our Columbarium at 12:30 p.m. October 19. Rev. Bill Roth will lead that service.
RUBY LEE BOONE PORTER
Non-Member
Date of Death: October 14, 2011
Family in Membership: Larry and Gay Porter
Cary Porter
Relationship: Larry’s mother
Cary’s grandmother
Memorial Service will be in Francis Chapel on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Bill Roth will lead the service.
JOHN R. SILLS
Conference Member
Date of Death: October 12, 2011
Family in Membership: Margaret Sills
Wes and Sandra Bobbitt
Reid, Jennifer
Brown Bobbitt
Relationship: Margaret’s husband
Wes and Brown’s stepfather
Reid and Jennifer’s step-grandfather
Memorial Service will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2011, in the Sanctuary. Inurnment service will be at 12:30 p.m. in the columbarium before the service. Rev. Bill Roth will lead the service. Family will receive friends after the memorial service at the back of Jubilee Hall.
IVEY JEAN CARRIKER BREWER
Non-Member
Date of Death: October 8, 2011
Family in Membership: DeWitt Carriker
Elizabeth Carriker
Relationship: Dewitt’s sister
Elizabeth’s aunt
Services for Mrs. Brewer will be at a later date.
JAMES "JIM" MARTIN CARRIKER
Non-Member
Date of Death: October 12, 2011
Family in Membership: DeWitt Carriker
Elizabeth Carriker
Relationship: Dewitt’s brother
Elizabeth’s uncle
Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Friday, October 14, 2011, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, Concord, N.C. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. before the service.
EUGENE FREED LAYMAN JR.
Non-Member
Date of Death: October 8, 2011
Family in Membership: Cathy and Scott Bortz
Cooper, Addison, Adelle, Hayes
Relationship: Cathy’s father
Cooper, Addison, Adelle and Hayes’ grandfather
Remembrance Service will beat Harry and Bryant Funeral Company on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. followed by visitation until 9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, October 13, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church.
RUDOLPH SAMUEL "SAM" GALLIMORE
Non-Member
Date of Death: October 4, 2011
Family in Membership: Toni and John Cornelius
John, Cate, Jane Cornelius
Relationship: Toni’s grandfather
John, Cate and Jane’s great-grandfather
Funeral will be at 2:00 Saturday, October 7, 2011, at Arrington Heights Freewill Baptist Church, Lexington, N.C.
WILSON "BILL" OTTO WOODS JR.
Member
Date of Death: October 1, 2011
Family in Membership: Regina Woods
John and Martha Woods
Boyd Hood
Relationship: Regina’s husband
John’s brother
Boyd’s father-in-law
Memorial Service will be Monday, October 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Visitation was held October 2, 2011, at McEwen Pineville Chapel, Charlotte.
RICHARD G. HARRISON
Non-Member
Date of Death: September 29, 2011
Family in Membership: Richard K. Harrison
Relationship: Richard’s son
Service plans are incomplete.
MARY SANDLING BELL
Associate Member
Date of Death: September 29, 2011
Family in Membership: None
Family: Jim Bell
Relationship: Jim’s mother
Graveside Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2011, at Sharon Memorial Park. Rev. George Ragsdale will lead the service.
SOPHIE ELIZABETH GODWIN SAWYER
Non-Member
Date of Death: September 22, 2011
Family in membership:
Martin and Amy Godwin
Haley, Martin
Relationship:
Martin’s sister
Haley and Martin’s aunt
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011, at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte. The family will receive guests in The Blue Room at Christ Episcopal after the service.
HARRY EDWARD "ED" BLAKENEY
Non-Member
Date of Death: September 21, 2011
Family in Membership: Bob and Sara Blakeney
Maggie, Marshall
Relationship: Bob’s father
Maggie and Marshall’s grandfather
Graveside funeral service was Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Kershaw City Cemetery, Kershaw, S.C.
PAULINE G. THOLE
Non-Member
Date of Death: July 6, 2011
Family in Membership: Pat and Jay Shennum
Relationship: Pat’s mother
Service was July 9, 2011, at Cotton Funeral Home, New Bern, N.C.
ELEANOR "SISSY" McNINCH FOX
Member
Date of Death: September 21, 2011
Family in membership: Sam and Ann McNinch
Relationship: Sam’s sister
Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, in the Sanctuary. Rev. Bill Roth will lead the service. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service.
ESTHER HARVEL MOORE
Non-Member
Date of Death: September 16, 2011
Family in Membership: Ashley and Jeff Hunt
Sophie, William
Relationship: Ashley’s grandmother
Sophie and William’s great-grandmother
Graveside funeral was September 19, 2011, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, S.C.
ROBERT "BOBBY" S. FORD
Non-Member
Date of Death: July 20, 2011
Family in Membership: Rob and Jennifer Ford
Carson, Robert, Hank
Relationship: Rob’s father
Carson, Robert and Hank’s grandfather
Memorial service was Sunday, July 24, 2011, at Prospect United Methodist Church in Ebony, Va.
ELVIN BIGHAM
Member
Date of Death: September 14, 2011
Family in membership: Harriet Bigham Fickett
David Bigham
Director of Property & Finance
Christ Lutheran Church
Relationship: Harriet and David’s mother
Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 17, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in Francis Chapel. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service. Rev. Bill Roth will lead the service.
JANE CHISHOLM ROBERTSON
Non-Member
Date of Death: September 5, 2011
Family in Membership: Matt and Paige Robertson
Hayes, Owen
Relationship: Matt’s mother
Hayes and Owen’s grandmother
Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Howe Mortuary Chapel in Longmont, Colo.
LUCIUS GASTON GAGE JR.
Non-Member
Date of Death: September 4, 2011
Family in membership: Gaston and Jane Gage
Stephen Gage
John and Gayle Gage
Cole, Harris
Gaston and Beth Gage (Jr.)
Hill, Lawson, McRae
Relationship: Gaston’s brother
Stephen, John and Gaston Jr’s uncle
Cole, Harris, Hill, Lawson and McRae’s great-uncle
Graveside service will be on Wednesday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte. Rev. Shane Page will officiate.
MARY KATHARINE SNYDER WIMBERLY
Member
Date of Death: August 31, 2011
Family in membership: Judy and Bill Hannon
Michael Hannon
Relationship: Judy’s mother
Michael’s grandmother
Service will be at 11:00 a.m.Saturday, September 17, in the Sanctuary. Rev. Shane Page will officiate. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service.
NEILL WILLIS FREEMAN JR.
Non-Member
Date of Death: August 28, 2011
Family in Membership: James and Davia Freeman
Caroline, Wyatt
Relationship: James’ father
Caroline and Wyatt’s grandfather
Memorial service was on Friday, September 2, at First Baptist Church, Wilmington, N.C.
JOHN WITHERSPOON BARDEN
Non-Member
Date of Death: August 31, 2011
Family: Mark and Barbara Barden
Christopher Barden
Relationship: Mark’s brother
Christopher’s uncle
Service will be on Monday, September 5, 2011, at 12:30 p.m. in Jubilee Hall. Visitation will follow the service.
CATHERINE FERGUSON BERGER
Non-Member
Date of Death: August 25, 2011
Family: Chris and Heidi Berger
Lucy and Molly
Relationship: Chris’ mom
Lucy and Molly’s grandmother
Visitation is Tuesday, August 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Harry & Bryant. The funeral is Wednesday, August 31, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte.
JAMES JAY NOMINA
Member
Date of Death: August 27, 2011
Family in Membership: Jan Nomina
Jessica Nomina
Durham, N.C.
Justine Nomina
Raleigh, N.C.
Relationship: Jan’s husband
Jessica and Justine’s father
Memorial Service will be Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in Francis Chapel. Rev. Bill Roth will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, August 30, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the home and on Wednesday outside Jubilee Hall, Lobby II, after the memorial service.
LUCY LEA TAYLOR
Member
Date of Death: August 27, 2011
Family in Membership: Bill Taylor
Laura Taylor
Relationship: Bill’s wife
Laura's mother
Memorial Service will be on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. George Ragsdale will lead the service. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall following the service.
NED DAGLE
Non-Member
Date of Death: August 20, 2011
Family: Christine Mull
Relationship: Christine’s uncle
Service information is incomplete.
CLARA MINNIS HART BLAIN
Member
Date of Death: November 2, 2010
Family in Membership: None
Service was held on November 5, 2010, at Harry and Bryant. Internment was at Forest Lawn East, Matthews.
BETTY NEWMAN BLANTON
Non-Member
Date of Death: August 18, 2011
Family in membership: Todd and Lisa Blanton
Robert, Matt
Relationship: Todd’s mother
Robert and Matt’s grandmother
Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2011, at Dover Baptist Church, Shelby, N.C. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 21, at Cecil Burton Funeral Home, Shelby, N.C.
BARBARA KNAPP HAMBLETT
Non-Member
Date of Death: July 30, 2011
Family in membership: Marsha and Bob Cushman
Bill Cushman
Relationship: Martha’s sister
Bill’s aunt
Memorial service was on August 14, 2011, at First Congregational Church, Shelburne, Vt.
DOROTHY JONES FERGUSON
Non-Member
Date of Death: August 7, 2011
Family in membership: Nancy and Danny Watts
Mimi and Hermes Goudes
Sophia, Thomas, Shelby
Langley Watts
Relationship: Nancy’s sister
Mimi and Langley’s aunt
Sophia, Thomas and Shelby’s great-aunt
Funeral service was August 9, 2011, at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, Rock Hill, S.C.
RUSSELL K. MCINTOSH
Non-Member
Date of Death: August 11, 2011
Family in Membership: Mel andAnita McIntosh
Relationship: Mel’s brother
Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011, in the chapel of Hankins and Whittington.The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening, August 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
GEORGE MAULDIN SCOTT JR.
Member
Date of Death: August 11, 2011
Family in Membership: Sara Scott
George & Betsy Scott III
Sadie, Sallie
Kelly Brown
Holland, Cade
Tom Scott
Relationship: Sara’s husband
George, Kelly and Tom’s father
Sadie, Sallie, Cade and Holland’s grandfather
Memorial Service will be on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. George Ragsdale will lead the service. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall following the service.
MARY ECHERD THOMAS
Non-Member
Date of Death: August 7, 2011
Family in membership: Robert and Anne Thomas
Laurie & Bob Davis
Susan, Sarah
Relationship: Robert’s mother
Laurie’s grandmother
Susan & Sarah’s great grandmother
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Charlotte. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.
GAYLE NEELEY CRAWFORD
Non-Member
Date of Death: July 30, 2011
Family in Membership: Eve & Chip White
Crawford
Relationship: Eve’s mother
Service was at First United Methodist Church, Corsicana, Tex., on August 2, 2011.
JOHN CRESS
Non-Member
Date of Death: August 4, 2011
Family in membership: Peggy & Ralph Brice
Relationship: Peggy’s brother
A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2011 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Charlotte. The family will receive friends following the service.
CAROL ANN DOUGLAS
Member
Date of Death: August 4, 2011
Family In Membership: Tom Sills
Laurel Sills
Joel Sills
Relationship: Tom’s mother
Laurel & Joel’s grandmother
Funeral Service will be on Monday, August 8, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. George Ragsdale will lead the service. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service.
CHARLES "CHARLIE" NATHANIEL BRILEY
Member
Date of Death: August 5, 2011
Family: Me-Me Briley
Relationship: Charlie’s wife
Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2011 in the Sanctuary. Rev. Shane Page will lead the service. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service.
LUCY ISADORE WHITE
Infant born July 19, 2011
Date of Death: July 25, 2011
Family: Jeff & Kate White
Avery, 2 years old
Relationship: Jeff & Kate’s daughter
Avery’s sister
Graveside service was Thursday, July 28, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Rev. Bill Roth led the service.
WAYNE EMERSON ABBEY
Member
Date of Death: July 23, 2011
Family in membership: Wadine Abbey (lives at Legacy Heights)
Joan Woodin
Wesley & Tami Woodin
Abbey Woodin, Ryan Murphy
Relationship: Wadine’s husband
Joan’s father
Wesley’s grandfather
Abbey and Ryan’s great-grandfather
Memorial service was at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28, in Francis Chapel. Rev. Shane Page led the service.
ROGER KENNERLY 'KEN' COPELAND
Non-Member
Date of Death: July 25, 2011
Family in membership: Jim & Inez Willoughby
Relationship: Jim’s stepfather
Memorial service was Saturday, July 30, at 2:00 p.m. at Shiloh Road Church of Christ, Tyler, Texas.
ELIZABETH "BETTY" KOONTZ SOWERS
Non-Member
Date of Death: June 27, 2011
Family: Marty & Kay Sowers
Kristine, Charlie, David
Relationship: Marty’s mother
Kristine, Charlie & David’s grandmother
Memorial Service was July 1, 2011, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington, N.C.
JORDAN CHRISTOPHER SCHUMANN
Non-Member
Date of Death: July 5, 2011
Family in membership: Sue & Bob Truscello
Relationship: Sue and Bob’s nephew
Service plans are incomplete.
EDWARD V. HEMMLE
Member
Date of Death: July 6, 2011
Caretaker: Dot Kitteridge
Graveside service was Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte. Rev. George Ragsdale and Wil Posey led the service.
EMILY JEFFRESS 'JEFF' VAUGHAN COTTER ALLEN
Member
Date of Death: July 4, 2011
Family in Membership: None
Family: Leigh & Dawn Cotter
Memorial Service will be at 11:30 a.m. August 6, 2011, in the Sanctuary. Rev. Kevin Wright will lead the service.
DORIS SMITH HICKS
Non-Member
Date of Death: June 30, 2011
Family in membership: Phyllis and Ed Marsh
Relationship: Phyllis’ mother
Funeral service was held on July 3, 2011, at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, Pikeville, N.C.
LILLIE IRENE BALLARD LAWING
Non-Member
Date of Death: June 30, 2011
Family in Membership: Dan & Carol Lawing
Former Member: Dana Ferrero
Atlanta, Ga.
Relationship: Dan’s mother
Dana’s grandmother
Graveside service was July 2, 2011, at Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Denver, N.C.
FRANK McSPADDEN
Non-Member
Date of Death: June 26, 2011
Family in Membership: Linda & Ben Hawfield
Lindsay & Brian Jones
Ella, William
Relationship: Linda and Ben’s brother-in-law
Lindsay and Brian's uncle
Ella and William’s great-uncle
Service will be at Covenant Presbyterian on Thursday, June 30, Details to come.
MEREDITH ELTSCHLAGER
Non-Member
Date of Death: June 20, 2011
Family: Duncan & Alina MacNichol (constituent members)
Carlin, Ally, Kaity (Ally is a member)
Relationship: Duncan’s sister
Carlin, Ally & Kaity’s aunt
Funeral Service will be on Saturday, June 25, at 1:00 p.m. at Miller Boles Funeral Home in Seven Lakes, N.C. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the MacNichols’ home in Foxfire Village.
JANE LOUISE TOEPPER HODGES
Member
Date of Death: June 22, 2011
Family: Dorothy Jane (DJ) and Larry Fleming
Linda & John Booth
Susanna, Laurie, Janie
Relationship: DJ’s mother
Linda’s grandmother
Susanna, Laurie & Janie’s great-grandmother
Memorial Service will be on Saturday, June 25, at 11:00 a.m. in Francis Chapel. Visitation in the main lobby will immediately follow the service. Inurnment service will be at Noon in the Columbarium. Rev. Shane Page will lead the service
LEE STOLL DUKES JR.
Member
Date of Death: June 19, 2011
Family in Membership: None
Internment will be at noon at Forest Lawn West on Thursday, June 23, followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Rev. Bill Roth will lead the service. Family will receive friends at Harry & Bryant from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night and in Jubilee Hall following the service on Thursday.
NAOMI HARDY KERLEY
Non-Member
Date of Death: May 9, 2011
Family in Membership: Ashley & Shaun Cates
Relationship: Ashley’s grandmother
Memorial service was held on May 12, 2011, at Mills Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, Kannapolis, N.C.
SARA ELIZABETH ADAMS WHITE
Non-Member
Date of Death: June 8, 2011
Family in Membership: Barbara & Ward Peacock
Relationship: Barbara & Ward’s sister-in-law
Funeral Service was held June 13 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Greenville, N.C.
MARGARET "PEGGY" GAINEY
Member
Date of Death: June 6, 2011
Family in Membership: Becky Faust
Relationship: Becky’s mother
Memorial Service will be on Sunday, June 12, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Aldersgate Retirement Community. Rev. Joe Hamby will lead the service. The family will greet guests afterward.
WRIGHT HOLMAN
Non-Member
Date of Death: June 3, 2011
Family in Membership: Brook & Charlie Smith
Taylor & Stancel Riley
Chase, Brooks, Addie, Drew
Holly & Alex Sadusky
Reid, Walker, McLean
Relationship: Brook’s brother
Taylor and Holly’s uncle
Chase, Brooks, Addie, Drew, Reid, Walker and McLean’s great-uncle
Memorial service was at Wrightville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, June 7.
ROSCOE "BUDDY" L. FOX JR.
Constituent Member
Date of Death: June 5, 2011
Family in Membership: Sissy Fox
Sam & Ann McNinch
Relationship: Sissy’s husband
Sam & Ann’s brother-in-law
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, before the memorial service at noon in Francis Chapel. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall following the service.
MARY W. POE
Non-Member
Date of Death: June 3, 2011
Family in Membership: Ken and Joy Poe
Thomas
Rick and Kathy Poe
Kim, Richard
Meredith & Duncan Martin
Warren & Heather Poe
Relationship: Ken and Rick’s mother
Thomas, Kim, Richard, Meredith and Warren’s grandmother
Service will be on Tuesday, June 7, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Charlotte. Visitation will be on Monday, June 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church.
HAZEL CROOM CAUDILL
Non-Member
Date of Death: June 2, 2011
Family in Membership: Gentry & Carol Caudill
Britt
Relationship: Gentry’s mother
Britt’s grandmother
There will be a private graveside service on Monday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m. at Sharon Memorial. Rev. Bill Jefferies will lead the service. Reception will be at 2:00 p.m. at Sharon Tower on June 6.
AGNES STELLA PEARSALL
Non-Member
Date of Death: May 31, 2011
Family in Membership: Joan Ward
Relationship: Joan’s mother
The family will hold a private service with interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are being handled by McEwen Funeral Service.
JOHN WILLIAM GRESHAM JR.
Non-Member
Date of Death: May 30, 2011
Family in Membership: Catherine & Compie Newman
Harrison, John
Relationship: Catherine’s brother
Harrison and John’s uncle
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Peacock-Newnam & White in Southport, N.C.
DAVID LELAND BROCK
Member
Date of Death: May 30, 2011
Family in Membership: Ann Brock
Lucy, Thompson
Jim & Meredith Thompson
Lucy Thompson
Bill & Kristy Thompson
Wills, Julia
Relationship: Ann’s husband
Lucy & Thompson’s father
Jim & Meredith’s son-in-law
Lucy’s brother-in-law
Bill & Kristy’s brother-in-law
Wills' & Julia’s uncle
The memorial Service will be on Thursday, June 2, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Dr. James C. Howell will lead the service. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall after the service.
ROBERT PAUL GRAM
Non-Member
Date of Death: May 24, 2011
Family in Membership: Denise and Steve Porter
Dalton
Relationship: Denise’s father
Memorial Service will be on Sunday, May 29, at 1:30 p.m. in Francis Chapel. Rev. Bill Roth will lead the service.
AMY ELIZABETH JOHNSON
Member
Date of Death: May 25, 2011
Family: Anslee Johnson
Relationship: Anslee’s mother
Memorial Service will be in her hometown of Bristol, Va. Details to follow.
JAMES FRANK TIMBERLAKE JR.
Member
Date of Death: May 16, 2011
Family in Membership: Ann Timberlake
Grey & Rob Brownlow
Reid, Jane, Mac
Former Member: Rufus Timberlake
Relationship: Ann’s husband
Grey and Rufus’ father
Reid, Jane & Mac’s grandfather
Memorial Service will be on Wednesday, May 18, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. James Howell will lead the service. Family will receive friends in Jubilee Hall immediately following the service.
ANNA GORDON
Non-Member
Date of Death: May 9, 2011
Family in Membership: Kay & Joh
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