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Fred Sisk
SHELBY - Mr. Fred A. Sisk, 57, of 2118 Cameo Drive, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Fred S. and Lillian Huffstickler Sisk. He was a driver for the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Fredia Blanton.
He is survived by three sisters, Maxine Sisk of Shelby, Ruth Randall of Lawndale and Norma Henson of Lattimore; four nephews, Cris Randall of Marion, Todd Randall of Lawndale and Tracy Blanton and Keith Blanton, both of Lattimore; three nieces, Hope Crowder, Taylor Selby and Kayla Crowder, all of Kings Mountain; and a cousin, Mary Ann Rash of Shelby.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Clay-Barnette Chapel with the Rev. David Rabb officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and at other times at the home.
Nadel Wilkins
FOREST CITY - Ms. Nadel Hicks Wilkins, 61, of 111 Astride Lane, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at Rutherford Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thompson Brothers Funeral Home Inc.
Essie Jackson
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mrs. Essie McFalls Jackson, 77, of 123 Parkdale Circle, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Kings Mountian Hospital.
A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Emma Lynn McFalls. She was a member of Family Worship Center, Church of God for 50 years, where she was a choir member, member of Young at Heart Senior Group and former Sunday school teacher. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Claudette Conner; a grandson, Todd Conner; four sisters, Edith Toms, Ruth Harrill, Eunice Smith and Jeanette Mullinax; and three brothers, Lloyd McFalls, Charles McFalls and Elmer McFalls.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, William H. Jackson of Kings Mountain; four sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Pat Jackson, Harry and Elaine Jackson and Sonny and Brenda Jackson, all of Kings Mountain, and Jerry and Desiree Jackson of Dallas; a sister, Lorena Huffstetler of Forest City; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Family Worship Center, Church of God with the Rev. Roger Woodard officiating.
Burial will be at Mountain Rest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8:30 at the church.
Memorials may be made to Family Worship Center, Church of God, P.O. Box 462, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Willie Moore
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mr. Willie Moore, 71, of 108 Pearce Court, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Vestibule A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Clarence Roberts officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Olive Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.
J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Matheny
SPINDALE - Mr. John Twitty Matheny, 82, of 423 Westwood St., died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at Rutherford Hospital.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Spencer Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Vaughn, Malone Thomason and Bruce Caldwell officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Crowe's Funeral Home.
Betty Strickland
KINGS MOUNTAIN - Ms. Betty M. Strickland, 50, of Orr Terrace, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, at Kings Mountain Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Powell
FOREST CITY - Ms. Elizabeth Powell, 77, of 121 Walnut St., died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at Fair Haven Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thompson Brothers Funeral Home Inc.
Plez Hilton
LAWNDALE - Mr. Plez Walter Lee Hilton, 68, of Lawndale, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
A native of Caldwell County, he was the son of the late Elem W. and Quitta Alice Mask Hilton. He was a retired mechanic from Village Motors and was an automotive mechanic for more than 40 years. He was a member of Union Baptist Church in Shelby where he served as a deacon and was on the Fund and Ground Committee and the Van Committee. He was formerly a member of Springs Road Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and committee member. He served in the Army and was awarded the National Service Medal, a United Nations Service Medal and a Korean War Service Medal.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Watson and Lynn Watson; and four brothers, Sam Mask, Elmore Hilton, Baine Hilton and Fred Hilton.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Keller Hilton; three daughters, Lisa Hilton Grigg of Shelby, Tina Hilton and Carla Hilton, both of Hickory; two sons, Keith Watson of Granite Falls and Keith Hilton of Hickory; a sister, Betty Jo Mercer of Kings Mountain; a granddaughter, Emily Grigg; and seven grandsons.
The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Union Baptist Church with the Revs. Michael Shumate and Author Yount officiating.
A commital service will be at 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Catawaba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Catawba Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church, 3800 Polkville Road, Shelby, NC 28150 or Springs Road Baptist Church, 3580 Springs Road N.E., Hickory, NC 28601.
Mary Kokoska
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Mrs. Mary K. Kokoska, of Alpharetta, Ga., formerly of Charlotte, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000.
Born March 5, 1914, in Boiling Springs, she was the daughter of the late Marcus and Maude Hamrick Kendrick. She was a retired educator and a long-time member of Albemarle Road Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jane Kokoska of Alpharetta; a grandson, Peter Kokoska of Roswell, Ga.; a granddaughter, Perryn Kokoska of Alpharetta; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be today at 11 a.m. at Sharon Memorial Park with the Rev. Ron Tippens officiating.
The family will receive friends today from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Charlotte Chapel of McEwen Funeral Service, 727 E. Morehead St., Charlotte.
Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 9844-C Southern Pines Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273.
Nadel Wilkins
FOREST CITY - Mrs. Nadel Wilkins, 61, of V231 Young St., died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at Rutherford Hospital.
A graveside service will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wallace Gregory officiating.
Thompson Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Annie Nanney
UNION MILLS - Mrs. Annie Mae Simpson Nanney, 103, of Ferguson Ridge Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at White Oak Manor.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Round Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Michael Johnson and Charles Nanney and Dr. Robert Toney officiating.
Burial will be at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Crowe's Funeral Home.
Dick Marazza Sr.
CHARLOTTE - Mr. Richard "Dick" James Marazza Sr., 67, of 8803 Hunter Ridge Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, at Mercy Hospital South in Pineville.
A private funeral will be held.
The family will be at the home of a daughter and son-in-law, Shana and Jeff Dease, 108 Anna Court, Dallas.
Carpenter's Funeral Home, Cherryville, is in charge of arrangements.
Emma Hamrick
SHELBY - Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Hamrick, 83, of 431 Old Boiling Springs Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Twitty Raymond and Minnie Alda Brooks Hamrick. She was a retired inspector from Universal Manufacturing. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, John Hamrick and J.M. Hamrick.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Marvin Hamrick of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Elnora and Steve Eskridge of Shelby; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Sandra Hamrick and Marvin and Theresa Hamrick, all of Shelby; six grandsons and a granddaughter-in-law, Sgt. Jeff and Marie Eskridge of Korea, Craig Hamrick, Matthew Hamrick, Joseph Hamrick, Kyle Hamrick and Timothy Cooper, all of Shelby; four granddaughters and two grandsons-in-law, Kim and Pat Litton of Boiling Springs, Penny and Robert Melton, Kristina Cooper and Amie Cooper, all of Shelby; a great-granddaughter, Kasey Eskridge of Boiling Springs; four great-grandsons, Tanner Eskridge, Jake Litton, Zach Melton and Nick Melton, all of Shelby; and a sister, Sarah Hamrick of Shelby.
The funeral will be tonight at 7 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Dr. James Richardson and the Rev. Clyde Buckner 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 following the service at the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Family Life Center and at other times at the home, 431 Old Boiling Springs Road.
Memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 1106 Poplar Springs Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152.
Cleveland Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Johnny McKee
RUTHERFORDTON - Mr. Johnny Martin McKee, 49, of 324 Collett St., died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000.
The funeral will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Crowe's Funeral with the Rev. Ned Owens officiating.
The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.
C. Hughes Canipe
SHELBY - Mr. C. Hughes Canipe, 78, of White Oak Manor, formerly of Polkville, died Wednes-day, Nov. 29, 2000, at White Oak Manor.
Born March 18, 1922, in Ruther-ford County, he was the son of the late Jasper Suson and Leila Smith Canipe. He retired from Cleveland Mills in Lawndale after 45 years of service. He was a member of Polkville Baptist Church where he attended the Adult Sunday School Class and was a former deacon. He was a caretaker for Palm Tree United Methodist Church for 14 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Joann Canipe; a brother, Marvin Canipe; and three sisters, Iris Cook, Vassie Johnson, and Vergie Bridges.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Buna McNeilly Canipe of Polkville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Deward and Gail Canipe of Shelby, Bill and Glenda Canipe of Lawndale and Larry and Mary Canipe of Polkville; a daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Mark Lunsford of Asheville; a brother, Edley Canipe of Lattimore; two sisters, Blanche Towery of Casar and Irene Johnson of Shelby; seven grandchildren, Andy Canipe, Scott Canipe, Amy Mittelman, Billy Canipe, Kimberly Canipe, Suzanne Canipe and Elliot Lunsford; five great-grandchildren, Grayson Canipe, Will Canipe, Zachary Canipe, Kaitlyn Canipe and Thomas Mittelman.
The funeral will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Polkville Baptist Church with the Revs. Alton Martin and Michael Shumate officiating.
The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 at Stamey Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made by Polkville Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 245, Polkville, NC 28136.
Avery Hargro
SHELBY - Mr. Avery "Ty" Hargro, 33, of 7005 Penndale Drive, died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at Upstate Medical Center in Gaffney, S.C.
The funeral will be Friday at 3 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Eugene Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Webb Memorial Lawns.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Genesis Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Freddie Douglas Sr.
THOMASVILLE - Mr. Freddie James Douglas Sr., 69, of 503 1/2 Lincoln St., died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Aaron and Ethel Dawkins Douglas. He was an Army veteran. He was retired from Celand Young Dyers Inc. of Thomasville.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Lockhart Douglas of Shelby; three sons, Freddie J. Douglas Jr. of Shelby, Michael Willis of Forest City and Davis Willis of Bessemer City; one daughter, Pamela Lockhart of Shelby; three sisters, Elder Ruth Hambrick of Blacksburg, S.C., Vera White of Columbia, S.C. and Martha Coleman of Shelby; two brothers, James Franklin Pratt of New York City and Carl Edward Pratt of Forest City; one granddaughter, Sabretta Willis; four adopted grandchildren; and a special friend, Delois Ashworth of High Point.
The funeral will be today at 3 p.m. at Long Branch First Baptist Church of Grover with the Revs. Larry Dixon, Albert Ponder and Weaver, Bishop Phillip Williford, Elder Eddie Lockhart and Minister Mattie J. Lockhart officiating.
Burial will follow at Webb Memorial Lawns in Shelby.
The family received friends Wednesday night at Foster Funeral Home in Gaffney and at other times will be at the home of the Rev. Thomas and Martha Coleman at 609 Waylen Drive, Shelby.
Foster Funeral Home of Gaffney is in charge of arrangements.
Dewey Brackett
LAWNDALE - Mr. Dewey Z. Brackett Jr., 68, of 1622 W. Stagecoach Trail, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at Duke Medical Center.
Born March 6, 1932, in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Dewey Zero Sr. and Eliza Green Luckadoo Brackett. He was former owner of Brackett's Service Station and a member of Polkville Baptist Church and Lawndale Masonic Lodge No. 486. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Dewey Brackett.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Carpenter Brackett of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Brinson Clements of Savannah, Ga.; a sister, Betty Brackett Buff of Lawndale; a granddaughter, Adriane Brackett of Shelby; and a grandson, Jordan Brackett of Shelby.
The funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Polkville Baptist Church with the Revs. Alton Martin and Zeno Wright officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park with Masonic rites.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 at Stamey Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28152, or to Polkville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 245, Polkville, NC 28136.
Thomas Twitty
UNION MILLS - Thomas Rudolph Twitty, 82, of 150 Old Union Mills Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Thompson Brothers Funeral Home, Forest City.
