Ms. Lydia Warwick
WILMINGTON -- Lydia Pittman Warwick of Wilmington died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.
She was born in Fairmont, N.C., Sept. 12, 1919, the daughter of the late Archie Duncan and Bertie Hedgepeth Pittman.
Mrs. Warwick was a devoted member of the Pine Valley Baptist Church.
She was a loving wife, sister, grandmother and a devout child of God.
She is survived by her children, Parris Warwick and wife Karen of Wilmington, and Paula Capristo of Wilmington; three grandchildren, Suzanne Dean and husband Aaron of Wilmington, Michael Capristo of Wilmington, and Jennifer Ingram and husband Bill of Ash, N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Michael Logan Ingram, John Ingram and Colby Ingram; a sister, Mary Edmond of Lumberton, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, in the Pine Valley Baptist Church by Dr. Glen Bohannon and Mrs. Ruth Murray.
Entombment will follow in the Oleander Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Andrews Valley Chapel, 4108, S. College Road.
Mr. Harry Adcock
CONCORD -- Harry Lee Adcock, 56, of 7323 Sagebrush Circle, Concord, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at NorthEast Medical Center.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Craig Avenue Tabernacle APR Church in Charlotte.
The Rev. Dr. John E. Hill will officiate.
The family will receive friends after the service.
Born Jan. 12, 1945, in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late William Cleveland Adcock.
He was retired from Hudson Brothers Trailer, where he worked as an Equipment Mechanic.
He was an avid NASCAR fan of Jeff Gordon and a die hard Braves fan, a beloved son, husband, and father. Married for 28 years, his children participated in sports and he was a coach for those teams.
He was a member of Craig Avenue Tabernacle APR Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, a sister Ethel Adcock, and his favorite companion Buddy.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Hancock Adcock; a son, Jason Wesley Adcock and fiancee Tiffany Wood of Concord; a daughter, Julie Amanda Adcock and fiancee Allen Foster of Concord; his mother, Della Ledford Adcock of Concord; and two brothers, Paul Adcock of Indian Trail and Gene Adcock of Charlotte.
Memorials may be made to Craig Avenue Tabernacle APR Church, P.O. Box 220588, Charlotte, NC 28211, and the Jeff Gordon Foundation, P.O. Box 880, Harrisburg, NC 28075.
Mrs. Blanche Almond
ALBEMARLE -- Blanche Juanita Lowder Almond, 86, of 27799 Hatley Farm Road, Albemarle, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at Britthaven of Piedmont.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Friendship United Methodist Church, of which she was a member.
The Rev. Roy Sides will officiate.
Burial will be at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Albemarle.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle.
At other times, they will be at the home, 27799 Hatley Farm Road, Albemarle.
Born Feb. 25, 1915, in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late Alma Eudy Lowder and Lonzo "L.P." Lowder.
She worked at Wiscassett Mill in Albemarle, and later as a weaver at Cannon Mills in Kannapolis.
She was active in the United Methodist Women and the Fellowship Sunday School Class as long as her health permitted.
She faithfully visited the sick and shut-ins while she was able, and loved her church.
Survivors include her husband, Milas L. Almond of the home, son and daughter-in-law, Alton and Frances Almond of Allen, Texas, son and daughter-in-law Donald and Cindy Almond of Temecula, Calif., daughter and son-in-law Linda A. and Wayne McSwain of Kure Beach, daughter and son-in-law Judy A. and Dwight Troutman of Albemarle, brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Jeannette Lowder of Albemarle, and sister Marie L. Hatley of Albemarle. She had 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Lowder and a sister, Faye Loudermilk.
Memorials may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church, 24696 N.C. 73 W., Albemarle, NC, 28001.
Mrs. Betty C. Christy
KANNAPOLIS -- Betty C. Christy, 68, of 5264 Old Concord-Salisbury Road, Kannapolis, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at Thoms Rehabilitation Center in Asheville.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Mount Mitchell United Methodist Church, officiated by the Rev. David Duncan and Dr. Harold Bales.
Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Lady's Funeral Home.
At other times, they will be at the home of Jim and Bonnie Christy, 5248 Old Concord-Salisbury Road, Kannapolis.
Born Feb. 18, 1933, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Carlton F. Collins and the late Beatrice Reece Collins.
She owned and operated the Gift Corner in Kannapolis.
She was a former teacher in the Kannapolis City Schools.
She was a lifetime member of Mount Mitchell United Methodist Church, where she served in many leadership roles, including president of the United Methodist Women, church treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, past chair of the administrative board, and many others.
She was also active on the conference level, having served on the Board of Pensions, finance committee, and currently was on the Board of the Children's Home, and Aldersgate Retirement Community. She was a dedicated member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an International Honorary Teacher's Organization, and was past state president. Above all, she was a faithful, loving, and dedicated wife whose untimely home-going leaves a void that cannot be filled.
She will be missed but memories of her will be forever cherished.
Survivors include her husband, John Christy, and a brother, Allan Collins of Kannapolis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Mount Mitchell United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 6001 Old Salisbury Concord Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28083.
Ms. Patsy Ervin
MOORESVILLE -- Patsy Ann Ervin, 60, of 708 Langtree Road, Mooresville, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at her home.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel in Concord.
Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The Rev. Darrell Coble will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
At other times, they will be at the home of her brother, Floyd "Buddy" Ervin, at 2909 Walter Drive N.W., Concord.
Born March 28, 1941, in Mooresville, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Maxwell Ervin and Floyd P. Ervin.
She worked at Concord Telephone as a telephone operator and was a 1959 graduate of Odell High School.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Floyd "Buddy" and Gail H. Ervin; sister and brother-in-law Peggy E. and Kenneth Miller, Jr., all of Concord; companion, Sally A. Kelley of Mooresville; two nephews, Kenneth L. Miller, Jr. and Brian L. Ervin; and two nieces, Lori Ann Miller and Kelly Ervin.
A special thanks to Hospice of Lake Norman.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204-2450.
Mrs. Angela Hawkins
SALISBURY -- Angela Dawn Beaver Hawkins, 24, of 1209 Davis St., Salisbury, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at Rowan Regional Medical Center after a sudden, brief illness.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Spencer.
Burial will follow at Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery in Spencer. The Rev. Franklin Myers will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Summersett Funeral Home.
At other times, they will be at the home of her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Elizabeth Hawkins, at 408 S. Rowan Ave., Spencer.
Born April 5, 1977, in Concord, she was the daughter of Wanda Goodman Beaver and Bobby Leonard Beaver of Enochville.
She was educated in South Rowan Schools and graduated from Rowan High School's class of 1995.
She also attended Rowan Cabarrus Community College and worked at Merita Bread Store.
She was a member of First Baptist Church where, along with her husband, she co-headed the nursery department at the church.
Survivors include her parents; husband, Joseph B. "Joe" Hawkins, who she married May 17, 1997; son, Jordan Blake Hawkins; two daughters, Brooklyn Nicole Hawkins and Carolina Elizabeth Hawkins, all of the home; twin sisters, Melinda Lynn Beaver and Melissa Lee Beaver, both of Enochville; maternal grandparents, Paul and Ruby Johnson Goodman of Landis; paternal grandparents, Charles and step-grandmother Allene Beaver of Sanford, Fla., and Sarah Jordan Goodman and step-grandfather Harold Goodman of Landis; and paternal great-grandfather, Calvin Jordan of Mooresville.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross Sept. 11 Relief Fund, 1930 Jake Alexander Blvd. W., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Mr. Max Moyle
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Max Ray Moyle, 60, of 29561 Herrin Grove Road, Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at Britthaven of Piedmont.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel in Albemarle.
Burial will follow at Herrins Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Mount Pleasant.
The Rev. Roy Sides will officiate.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Born July 20, 1941, in Stanly County, he was the son of the late Stella Lee Eudy Moyle and Luther Foye Moyle.
He worked at American and Efird Mill opening cotton.
Survivors include his two brothers, Jack Moyle and Foye Moyle, both of Mount Pleasant; and four sisters, Ruby M. Eudy and Annie Lillian M. Almond, both of Albemarle, Betty Lou M. Newell and Hilda Jane M. Bean, both of Concord.
Mr. Sam Angelo
CONCORD -- Samuel "Sam" Anthony Angelo, 59, of 7107 Chase Court, Concord, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at NorthEast Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel.
Father Joseph Gorney will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Born April 12, 1942, in Bradford County, Pa., he was the son of Nellie Atieri Angelo of Waverly, N.Y., and the late Frank Angelo.
He was employed by Allied Security.
He was an avid race fan and of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Angelo; a daughter, Kristi Bitetti of Syracuse, N.Y.; a twin sister, Sandra Dellacorna of Sayre, Pa., and another sister, Theresa Morrow of Charlotte; a brother, Frank Angelo of New York; step-children, Gary Solesbee of Topton, N.C., Sandra Hodge and Kevin Solesbee of Concord; and two grandchildren, Olivia Leah and Ivanna Bitetti of Syracuse, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund at 167 Union St. S., Concord, NC 28025, or to the American Heart Association at 5216 Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Wilkinson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mr. Angelo.
Mrs. Louise Dellinger
KANNAPOLIS -- Louise Deal Dellinger, 86, of Trinity Oaks of Salisbury, and formerly of West Fifth Street in Landis, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, at Trinity Oaks.
The arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Lady's Funeral Home.
Mr. Bob Greene
VALDESE -- Bobby "Bob" Lee Greene, 67, of Valdese, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at the VA Medical Center in Asheville, after a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Gordon Funeral Chapel.
Gordon Funeral Service in Monroe, is handling the arrangements.