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Debra Wagnon
HICKORY - Mrs. Debra Anne Owens Wagnon, 37, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at Duke University Medical Center.
A native of Cleveland County, she was born on Sept. 29, 1964. She was a graduate of St. Stephens High School and a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College, where she earned a degree in psychology. She worked for North Carolina as an indigency screener while attending college and after graduation. She also served as chief administrative assistant to resident Superior Court Judge Forrest A. Ferrell. She was employed last as a legal secretary for attorney Gene Sigmon of Sigmon, Sigmon and Isenhour. She was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Dwight Wagnon; and her grandparents, Andrew and Beulah Blanton and Wofford and Mozelle Owens.
She is survived by her parents, William Thomas "Tommy" and Mildred Blanton Owens of Hickory; her sister and brother-in-law, Tammy Owens and Bryan O'Neal of Hickory; her fiance, Gene Sigmon of Newton; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Tom Huntsigner and Homer Greene officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Forrest A. Ferrell, Fielding Clark II, Timothy Kincaid, Gregory Hayes, David Moose and Scott Reilly.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church and at other times at the home of Tammy and Bryan O'Neal at 5060 16th St. Drive, N.E.
Memorials may be made to Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th St., N.E., Hickory, NC 28601.
Bass-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Syble Dillingham
BOILING SPRINGS - Mrs. Syble Kanipe Dillingham, 94, of West College Avenue, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Z.L. and Belle Lochrage Kanipe. She was retired from Cone Mills in Cliffside and was a charter member of Boiling Springs United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Dillingham.
She is survived by two sons, Bobby Dillingham of Chesapeake, Va., and Clarence Dillingham of Inman, S.C.; four brothers, Clayton Kanipe of Dallas, N.C., Hoyle Kanipe of Ellenboro, the Rev. Joe Kanipe of Mooresboro and Eugene Kanipe of Mill Springs; a sister, Hessie Bowman of Boiling Springs; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Boiling Springs United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Parsons, the Rev. Joe Kanipe, Judy Whisnant and Carol Whisnant officiating. Burial will be in Cleveland Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to Boiling Springs United Methodist Church, 919 Beau Road, Shelby, NC 28152.
McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home of Cliffside is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the guest book online at www.mckinneylandrethfuneralhome.com.
Annie Costner
FORT MILL, S.C. - Mrs. Annie Ruth McMahan Costner, 90, of 123 Bolin Circle, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Piedmont Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Fort Mill Funeral Home.
Ruth Crawford
GAFFNEY, S.C. - Mrs. Ruth Jeanette Crawford, 84, of 186 People's Creek Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at her home.
A graveside service will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Draytonville Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Stepp officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at White Columns Funeral Service and at other times at the home.
Estelle Green
CHERRYVILLE - Mrs. Estelle Belton Tucker Green, 88, formerly of Blythewood, S.C., died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, at Century Care Nursing Home.
Arrangements will be announced by Enloe Mortuary.
Martin Beam Sr.
ELLENBORO - Mr. Martin H. Beam Sr., 69, of 514 Beams Mill Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Rutherford Hospital.
The funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Dr. Norman Hubbard officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service in the church fellowship hall.
McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Organ Fund, Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1507 Oak Grove Road, Ellenboro NC 28040.
Munro Boinest Jr.
DAVIDSON - Mr. Munro Lebby Boinest Jr., 81, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at his home.
Born Dec. 27, 1920, in Richmond, Va., he was a son of the late Nellie Walters and Munro Lebby Boinest.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Boinest, formerly of Richmond.
He was a member of the class of 1941 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute where he studied chemical engineering. He served in the Army Signal Corps in Europe during World War II. He worked for more than 30 years in the paper industry, beginning with Albemarle Paper Company in Richmond and ending with Champion International Corp. in Roanoke Rapids, where he retired as vice president and resident manager of the Roanoke Rapids Mill. He was a past chairman of the North Carolina Pulp and Paper Foundation at N.C. State University.
He was a past chairman of the Halifax Memorial Hospital Board, a past member of the Roanoke Rapids City School Board and past senior warden and vestry member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Roanoke Rapids. Since moving to The Pines at Davidson in 1997, he had been involved with the residents association, serving as president for two years.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Johnson Boinest of Davidson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Trip (Munro Lebby Boinest III) and Sherry Holt Boinest of Shelby and Henry Walker and Nancy Prather Boinest of Richmond; two granddaughters, Jordan Boinest and Lydia Boinest, both of Shelby; a grandson and his wife, Joseph and Apryl Wesson McCraw of Shelby; a sister, Elizabeth B. Conner of Richmond; and a brother, William C. Boinest of Richmond.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church in Roanoke Rapids. Burial will be at Cedarwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the living room at The Pines and tomorrow after noon at the parish hall at All Saints Episcopal Church.
Memorials may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 700 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870; Saint Alban's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 970, Davidson, NC 28036; The Pines Residents Support Fund, 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC 28036; or Young Life of Cleveland County NC, P.O. Box 1757, Shelby, NC 28151.
Wrenn Funeral Home of Roanoke Rapids is in charge of arrangements.
James Hill
FOREST CITY - Mr. James Calvin Hill, 82, of 144 S. Broadway St., died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at Asheville Veterans Hospital.
No services are planned at this time. Crowe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Andy Hoyle
VALE - Mr. Andrew "Andy" Hoyle, 52, of 144 R.L. Hoyle Lane, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at his home.
A memorial service will be tonight at 7:30 at Stamey Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Ed Cantor and Teresa Greene officiating.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 until the service at the funeral home.
Martin Beam
ELLENBORO - Mr. Martin Beam of 514 Beams Mill Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Rutherford Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home.
Martha Allen
SHELBY - Mrs. Martha Thomas Smith Allen, 88, of 300 N. Post Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at her home.
A native of Watkinsville, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Adam Wilkerson and Zula Lenora Barnett Smith. She was retired from the N.C. Department of Transportation after 30 years of service and was a secretary. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and participated in painting, quilting and cooking. She was author of the cookbook entitled, "Recipes of a Lifetime."
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hill Carl "H.C." Allen Jr.
She is survived by a son, Steve Allen of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane Allen and Mike Helton of Hickory; a brother, John M. Smith of Americus, Ga.; three sisters, Virginia S. Tucker of Charlotte, Thelma McMichael of Americus and Mildred Alcorn of Columbia, S.C.; two grandchildren, Bryan Hord and his wife, Shelby, of Shelby, and Betsy James and her husband, Richard, of Shelby; two stepgrandsons, Wesley Helton and Ricky Helton; three great-grandchildren, Amanda James, Melissa James and Kaitlyn James; and three stepgreat-grandchildren, Mindy Hoyle, Tiffany Hoyle and Vanessa Hoyle.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Brendle officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church and at other times at the home.
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Brooks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Mr. William A. Brooks of Washington, D.C., formerly of Cleveland County, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the VA Hospital in Washington.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Brooks; three daughters and a son, Shirley Brooks Waldrum, Pamela Hamilton, Dyana Brooks and Michael A. Brooks; eight grandchildren, Antoine, Earica, Brooke, Earic, Brandon, Alayna, Dana and Sasha; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Catherine Montgomery and Mary Smart; a brother, Thurman Brooks; and other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Brooks Chapel in Polkville with Dr. T.A. Powell officiating.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service.
Withrow's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Harris
FOREST CITY - Mrs. Annie Sisk Harris, 98, of 161 Hudlow Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Rutherford Hospital.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with the Revs. Bob Clinard and Don Freshour officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Padgett and King Mortuary and at other times at the home of a son, Johnny Harris, 264 Allendale Drive, Forest City.
Syble Dillingham
BOILING SPRINGS - Mrs. Syble Kanipe Dillingham, of West College Avenue, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home in Cliffside.
Alene Fisher
CHERRYVILLE - Mrs. Alene Fisher, 84, of 3428 Fish Pond Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cherryville with the Revs. Wayne Key, Kenneth Gibson and Bob Baynard officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends today from 4 to 6 at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home.
