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Lowder, Henry Louis
ALBEMARLE -- Mr. Henry Louis Lowder, 74, died May 1, 2001. Memorial service is 11 am Saturday at First Street United Methodist Church. Stanly Funeral Home of Albemarle is in charge.
Thaxton, Samuel Carroll
CLOVER -- Mr. Samuel Carroll Thaxton, -- 76, died Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at Piedmont Medical Center.
funeral service is 11 am Friday, May 4, 2001 at Bratton Funeral Home of York, with Dr. Elwood Seemster officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Memory Gardens in York. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm this evening, May 3, 2001, at Bratton Funeral Home.
Mr. Thaxton was born in Athens, GA, a son of the late Rollin L. Thaxton, Sr., and the late Loudell Matthews Thaxton. He was retired from the Duke Power Maintenance Department, and was a member of Calvery Baptist Church in Clover.
Mr. Thaxton is survived by his wife, Pauline Allred Thaxton of Clover; two stepsons, Robert White and Henry White, both of Clover; two stepdaughters, Vera Wertz of Barnwell, SC, and Olene Wilson of Clover; one brother, Rollin L. Thaxton, Jr. of Lexington, GA; one sister, Martha T. Colquitt of Lexington, GA; as well as 11 step-grandchildren and 16 step-great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Calvery Baptist Church, 490 Griggs Road, Clover, SC 29710, or to the charity of the donors choice.
Bratton Funeral Home of York is in charge of arrangements.
Dorene Ostrander Gottschalg
JAMES ISLAND -- Dorene Ostrander Gottschalg entered into eternal rest on the morning of Sunday, April 29, 2001. She was the widow of Melvin G. Gottschalg. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services, Thursday, May 3, 2001 at eleven o'clock in River Hills Community Church, Lake Wylie, SC with interment in the churchyard.
Mrs. Gottschalg was born April 16, 1922 in Elk Creek, Nebraska, and the daughter of John M. Ostrander and Flossy Clarke Ostrander. She was a graduate of Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. She was a former member of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and the Republican Women's Club.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Katzmann and Jane Wolper, both of Charleston, SC; one son, John Gottschalg and daughter-in-law, Mary Rhett Gottschalg of Alpheratta, GA; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of SC, Costal Branch, 1941 Savage Road, Suite 200-A, Charleston, SC 29407.
Arrangements by M.L. Ford & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 209 North Main Street, Clover, SC.
Davis, Willis
Willis Davis, 80, of Freeland Lane, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and are entrusted to Beasley Funeral Home.
Morris, William
WAXHAW -- Mr. William Morris, 73, peacefully entered the presence of His Lord on Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at his home. Bill was born January 25, 1928 and raised in Trenton, NJ. Bill was an industrial engineer for several companies in the Trenton area, active member of Central Baptist Church in Ewing, NJ, then of the First ARP Church in Lancaster, SC, and recently, of the Gospel Way Church in Waxhaw. He served in the US Navy and he was an avid gardener and fisherman. In 1989 Bill, along with his wife, retired to Waxhaw, NC, where he served as a volunteer at the JAARS Center with Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Bill loved his family and is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Guyer Morris; two daughters, Virginia Whitley of Papua, New Guinea and Joan Borton of Souderton, Pennsylvania; one grandson and four granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Morris and a sister, Lillian Sierputoski.
A memorial service will be held at the Townsend Building at the JAARS Center on Friday, May 4 at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials made to the JAARS Center, P.O. Box 248, Waxhaw, NC 28173.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral Home, Monroe.
Clark, Essie Laura Williams Simpson
MARION -- Mrs. Essie Laura Williams Simpson Clark, 80, died May 2, 2001. Funeral is 2 pm Friday, Catawba Heights Baptist Church. Visitation 5:30-7:30 pm tonight, Westmoreland Funeral Home of Marion.
Dorton, David Lamar
STATESVILLE -- Mr. David Lamar Dorton, 47, of Benicia, CA and formerly of Statesville, died Monday, April 30, 2001 at his home following a brief illness due to Melanoma Brain Cancer.
He was born January 24, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC, to Dr. and Mrs. Marion Lamar Dorton. David attended Chapel Hill and Statesville Public Schools, and graduated from the University of North Carolina. He attended UNC Dental School, preceding a career in banking in California. At the time of his death he was a Branch Manager with Bank of America.
In addition to his parents, David is survived by his sisters, Diana Dorton Schnebelt of Statesville, and Sarah Dorton Cozart and her husband William Charles Cozart of Raleigh; nephews, Adam Lamar Schnebelt, William Charles Cozart, III, Harrison Dorton Cozart and Lee Armstrong Cozart; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Dorton, 429 St. Andrews Road, Statesville, from 4 until 7 pm this evening, May 2, 2001. A private graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery will be conducted on Thursday with Reverend Robert W. Rollins, Jr. officiating.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625, or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 493, Statesville, NC 28687.
Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of David Lamar Dorton.
Craig, Hershey H.
MOORESVILLE -- Mr. Hershey H. Craig, 79, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001. Funeral 2:30pm Friday, May 4, 2001 at Clyburn & Bigham Mortuary with visitation beginning at 2pm. Burial in Belmont Cemetery, Statesville. Clyburn & Bigham in charge.
Warner, Julia Hart
Julia Hart Warner, loving and caring wife of Charles E. Warner, M.D., departed this life on Monday, April 30, 2001 due to pancreatic cancer. Born March 13, 1935, `Julie` was the second of six children born to Mary Johnson Hart, deceased, and J. Deryl Hart, M.D., deceased, of Durham, N.C. Julie attended public schools in Durham and graduated as co-valedictorian from Salem Academy in 1953. She attended Duke University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1957 with a degree in English.
Julie and Chuck were married in 1958 and have spent 42 loving and wonderful years together. Above all else in her life, Julie was devoted to her family. She considered motherhood a privilege and cared for each of her five children with warmth, love, fairness and a deep faith that they would do well. She trusted her children and considered their feeling paramount in every situation. She often commented that raising a family required `lots of waiting` but her `waiting` was rewarded amply as her children matured. At the time of her death, Julie had seven grandchildren, ages 5 and under, including two namesakes. She carried their images in her heart and their pictures in her pocketbook. Her fervent wish was to see them grow to maturity, which she will accomplish from her perspective in heaven.
Julie was a prolific letter-writer, and those who knew her will attest to her uncanny ability to pen an appropriate note for all occasions. She never let a birthday escape without a note of remembrance, and those in the throes of personal difficulties received encouraging notes from Julie to let them know she cared. Julie was also known for her marvelous ability to meet and remember people. She had a true interest in those about her and would invariably leave strangers with the warm and comfortable feeling that they had acquired a new friend.
Julie attended Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church for more than 30 years and served in various capacities including that of Deacon and Elder. She regularly attended circle meetings at the Church until her illness intervened. Everyone loved Julie and all will miss her warmth, sunny disposition and pleasant smile.
Julie leaves behind her husband, Charles E. Warner, M.D. of Charlotte; children, Charles Hamilton Warner, M.D. of Roanoke, Virginia, Deryl Hart Warner, M.D., wife Frieda and children, Hart, Eliza, and Jackson of St. Simon's Island, Georgia, Mary Louise Warner Gennett, husband Steve, and children Paul and Julia of Charlotte, Harrison Frederick Warner, M.D., wife Noelle and children, Julia and Anna of Shalimar, Florida, John William Warner, M.D. of Falls Church, Virginia, and John's financee, Courtney Eileen Hoben of Arlington, Virginia. She is also survived by sisters, Elizabeth H. King, M.D. of Durham and Margaret Hart of Moorestown, New Jersey, and brothers, J. Deryl Hart II, M.D. of Bellevue, Washington, John M. H. Hart, M.D., of Tucson, Arizona, and William J. Hart of Lake Bluff, Illinois.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday evening from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall at Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday at Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church. A private burial ceremony will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be James F. Alderman, M.D., W. Blair Bryan, M.D., William F. Bryant, M.D., John W. Foust, M.D., George C. Galphin, Arthur L. Jones, John G. Johnston, M.D., Durwood W. Owen, Henry L. Smith, M.D. and Fred E. Wise, M.D.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mrs. Warner.
Bankhead, William J. "Bill"
BLACKSTOCK -- Mr. William J. "Bill" Bankhead, 84, of 5504 Heritage Rd. died April 29, 2001, at his residence.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hebron Presbyterian church with Dr. David Riddle officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bankhead was born March 15, 1917 in Fairfield County, son of the late William McLin Bankhead and Esther (McKeown) Bankhead. He was retired from Champion Paper Company and was a dairy farmer. Mr. Bankhead was a member of Hebron Presbyterian Church, where he served as Elder and Deacon. He was a graduate of Great Falls High School and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Survivors include his wife, Lois N. Bankhead; daughter, Donie Harper of Asheboro; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Karl Bankhead of Blackstock; and one sister, Elizabeth Cornwell of Chester.
Memorials may be made to Hebron Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 4776 Mountain Gap Rd., Blackstock, SC 29014.
Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home, Great Falls is in charge.
Walker, William Linney
BOONE -- Mr. William Linney Walker, 51, died Sunday, April 29, 2001. Funeral 8PM Wednesday, Austin & Barnes Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 6pm. Burial will be at Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Strong, Mattie
ROCK HILL -- Mrs. Mattie Strong of East Chapel Road, died May 1, 2001 at her home. The family will receive friends at the home. Arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced later by Christopher King's Funeral Home of Chester.
Lambert, Landon Mark
ALBEMARLE -- Mr. Landon Mark Lambert, 5, died Monday, May 7, 2001. Funeral 11am Wednesday, Bethany United Methodist Church; burial at church cemetery. Visitation Tuesday night 6-8pm, Hartsell Funeral Home-Albemarle.
Coley, Alma Bertie
CONCORD -- Mrs. Alma Bertie Coley, 82, died April 29, 2001. Funeral is 11 am Wednesday, Epworth United Methodist Church, interment in Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation 10-11 am Wednesday at the church. Hartsell Funeral Home in charge.
Ensinger, Helen Mae
Helen Mae Ensinger, 87, of Charlotte, died Sunday, April 29, 2001. The family will receive friends at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at McEwen funeral service, Mint Hill Chapel.
Mrs. Ensinger was born January 8, 1914, in Oxnard, California. She worked as an executive secretary in California and later worked at Jodie's Frameworks in Charlotte. She loved working with her gardening and doing handworks.
She was preceded in death by her son, Richard A. Cox and her first husband, B. Neil Cox, and her second husband, Chester B. Ensinger. She is survived by her son, Gary Cox of Charlotte; step-son, Dean Conrad and his wife, Pam, of California; step-daughter, Yvonne Laurye and her husband, Rob, of California; and daughter-in-law, Jodie Cox of Charlotte. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and her long time friend, Mildred Rinehart.
Memorials may be sent to Presbyterian Hospital, Harris Hospice Unit, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Arrangements by McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service, Mint Hill Chapel.
Sharpe, Charles William
STATESVILLE -- Charles William Sharpe, 62, died Monday, April 30, 2001. Funeral 2pm Wednesday, Nicholson Funeral Home; burial Friendly Chapel Cemetery. Visitation 7-8:30pm Tuesday night, Nicholson Funeral Home, entrusted with plans.
Mrs. Jean Hoffman Corbin
GREAT FALLS -- Mrs. Jean Hoffman Corbin, 76, died April 29, 2001. Funeral is 10 am Thursday, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, interment Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Edgemoor. Visitation is 7-9 pm tonight, Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home.
Yarborough, Julian Curtis `Curt`
Mr. Julian Curtis `Curt` Yarborough, Jr., 35, died Thursday, May 3, 2001.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 7 at Providence United Methodist Church. The Reverend Dr. Mark Ralls will officiate assisted by the Reverend Dr. George Thomason and the Reverend Dr. Bill Jeffries. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Additional services and interment will be in Fayetteville, NC.
Curt, who was employed with Accenture (formerly Anderson Consulting) for the past eight years, was born July 31, 1965 in Fayetteville.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Wells Yarborough, and their 2 1/2 year-old daughter, Morgan Taylor Yarborough; his mother, Elizabeth M. Yarborough of Fayetteville; and Julie's parents, Calvin and Barbara Wells, also of Fayetteville.
His father, J.C. Yarborough, predeceased him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Sudan Shriners Children's Hospital Fund, PO Drawer 490, New Bern, NC 28563-0490.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Boulevard, Charlotte and Jernigan-Warren funeral service, Fayetteville.
