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
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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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