Mr. Ricky Jones
KANNAPOLIS -- Ricky Dale Jones, 43, of 1530 Longbow Drive, Kannapolis, died Tuesday, October 2, 2001, on arrival at NorthEast Medical Center.
Death was unexpected.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.
The Rev. David Myers will officiate.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Whitley's Funeral Home.
At other times, they will be at the home of his mother at 102 Arlene Ave., Kannapolis.
Born Feb. 6, 1958 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Robert Jones and Lois Deese Jones of Kannapolis.
He was employed with Ingersol-Rand, Inc. in Davidson for many years.
He was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church and a lifetime resident of the area.
He graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1976, where he held 12 years of perfect attendance.
In addition to his mother, survivors include two brothers, Jerry Jones of China Grove and David Jones of Kannapolis; his sister, Cathy Upright of Kannapolis; his son, Brian Jones of Kannapolis; and his daughter, Krysta Jones of Kannapolis.
Whitley's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Robert (Red Wing) Lynch
KANNAPOLIS -- Robert Frank Lynch (Red Wing), 70, of 1528 Buffalo Street, Kannapolis, died Tuesday, October 2, 2001, on arrival at NorthEast Medical Center.
Death was unexpected.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.
The Revs. Joe Rahme and Billy Honeycutt will officiate.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Whitley's Funeral Home.
Born Sept. 19, 1931 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Albert Lynch and Minnie Shook Lynch.
He was employed with Cannon Mills Co., Plant #1 in the Slasher Room and later Towel Printing for many years, until his retirement in 1994.
In his earlier years, he was active in racing cars on dirt tracks.
In his later years, he enjoyed working on small mechanical engines including lawn mowers and weed eaters.
He was a lifetime resident of the area and was a C.B. radio operator who used the name "Red Wing."
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Johnson Lynch, who died Jan. 18, 1996.
Survivors include his daughter, Shelby L. Carpenter of China Grove; a brother, James Lynch of Kannapolis; two granddaughters, Donya McCoy of Landis, and Dia Overcash of Kannapolis; and two great-granddaughters, Brooklyn and Leah McCoy.
Whitley's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Leola Owens
BALTIMORE -- Leola Marie Wilson Owens, 94, of 1736 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Maryland, died Sunday, September 30, 2001, at Mount Siani Hospital in Baltimore, of natural causes after being ill for two years.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Clark Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends between the hour of 1 to 2 p.m. at the chapel on Saturday.
At other times, they will be at the home of Cloise Washington at 1502 N. Ridge Avenue, Kannapolis.
Born May 5, 1907 in Iredell County, she was the daughter of the late Jule Wilson and the late Salina Harris Wilson.
She was a homemaker.
Survivors include several nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; devoted friends Annie Mae Carol and Beverly Newton of Baltimore; and other relatives and many friends.
Clark Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Linda Rufty
SALISBURY -- Linda Diane Broome Rufty, 54, of 206 Carolyn Road, Salisbury, died Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at her home, after being ill for several years.
The funeral will be 4 p.m. Friday at Whitley's Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe, on Saturday at 11 a.m.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Whitley's Funeral Home.
Born Oct. 21, 1946 in Union County, she was the daughter of Troy Broome, Sr. and Ethel Helms Broome.
She was educated in Cabarrus County Schools and was of the Baptist faith.
She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Rufty of the home; her son, Mark Dalton of China Grove; three daughters, Kandy Horne of China Grove, Patricia Rollins and Kim Helms, both of Kannapolis; a brother, Troy Broome, Jr. of Kannapolis; a sister, Lynn Broome of Greenville; and eight grandchildren.
Whitley's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Ms. Sherry Deaton
KANNAPOLIS -- Sherry Lynne Deaton, 46, of 407 Triece St., Kannapolis, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at her home.
Her death was unexpected.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Carolina Memorial Park.
The Revs. Richard Rhoades and Hoke Ritchie will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Whitley's Funeral Home.
At other times, they will be at the home of her mother, Gladys Deaton, at 501 Rogers Lake Road.
Born Jan. 19, 1955, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late William "Moon" Howard Deaton, Sr. and Gladys Anderson Deaton of Kannapolis.
She was employed with Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, for 15 years.
She was later employed with the Sanger Clinic in Charlotte, as a pacemaker nurse.
Later, she worked with Medtronic Inc., in Charlotte, where she visited clinics throughout North Carolina programming pacemakers for patients.
She was a 1973 graduate of A.L. Brown High School, and a 1975 graduate of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
She was formerly affiliated with Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church in Kannapolis, and was a lifetime resident of the area.
In addition to her mother, survivors include a brother, William "Bill" Deaton, Jr., and a sister, Ann C. Deaton, both of Charlotte.
Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Cabarrus County at 3220 Old Concord-Salisbury Road, Concord, NC 28025.
Whitley's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mr. James (Popeye) Johnson
CONCORD -- James (Popeye) Johnson, 80, of 292 Salem St., Concord, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at his home.
The funeral will be today at 3:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.
Burial will follow Friday at the VA Cemetery.
The Rev. Donald Anthony will officiate.
A wake will be held today one hour before the funeral.
Born July 7, 1921, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of Marion and Willie Johnson.
Survivors include a sister, Margie J. Edwards of Spencer; a brother, Dennis Johnson of Concord, and a host of other family members and friends.
Kelsey Funeral Home in Concord, is handling the arrangements.
Ms. "Sook" Kim
KANNAPOLIS -- Gyeong "Sook" Kim, 33, of 2019 Townview Drive, Kannapolis, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Ga., after an extended illness.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow at a later date at Carolina Memorial Park.
Dr. Dale Tanner and Rev. Sei Hun Kim will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Whitley's Funeral Home.
At other times, the family will be at the home on Townview Drive.
Born June 22, 1969, in South Korea, she was the daughter of Hyoung Duck Kim and Boo Ja Byun Kim of Kannapolis.
She had attended Calvary Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, survivors include two sisters, Oak Slawson of Kannapolis, and Jennifer Morgan of Concord, and a brother, Yoon Kim of South Korea.
Whitley's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Patty Love
STANFIELD -- Patty Louise Love, 62, of 12136 Renee Ford Road, Stanfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at Stanly Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Kinza Memorial Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The Rev. Don Ingle will officiate.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hartsell Funeral Home in Midland.
Born Oct. 4, 1939, in Union County, she was the daughter of the late Verla Mae Helems Baucom and the late Oscar Lee Baucom.
She was a homemaker and a member of Kinza Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Martin Love of Stanfield; two daughters, Nancy Claridge and her husband Don of Detroit, Mich., and Amy Dutton and her husband Paul of Stanfield; a son, Keith Love and his wife Beverly of Stanfield; two brothers, J.B. Baucom of Concord and Junior Baucom of Newton; four sisters, Bonnie Hunsucker of Concord, Ada Love of Stanfield, Rosie Robinson of Landis and Doris Harris of Monroe; and seven grandchildren.
Hartsell Funeral Home in Midland, is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Oscar Mincy
CONCORD -- Oscar Douglas Mincy, 85, of 37 Rosegaye Ave., Concord, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at Five Oaks Nursing Center.
The funeral will be 4 p.m. today at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord.
Entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park Plaza Mausoleum in Kannapolis.
The Rev. Jake Shoemaker will officiate.
Military rites will be conducted by DAV Chapter 27.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. today at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord.
At other times they will be at the home on Rosegaye Avenue.
Born May 20, 1916, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Jesse Ola Whitaker Mincy and D.L. Mincy.
He was retired from Plumbers & Pipefitters Union No. 71.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Mincy.
Survivors include three daughters, Sue Strube of Concord, Ann Myers of Woodleaf and Deborah Thomas of Georgetown, S.C.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister.
Memorials may be made to CVAN at P.O. Box 1749, Concord, NC 28026, or to Hospice of Cabarrus County at P.O. Box 1235, Concord, NC 28026.
Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord, is handling the arrangements.
