Mrs. Polly Paige
KANNAPOLIS — Pauline Childers Paige (Polly), 88, formerly of 526 W. 8th Street, Kannapolis, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, after four months of declining health. She died at the home of her granddaughter, Jaymie Barrier and husband Brandon, with whom she resided for the last five years.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at North Kannapolis Baptist Church. Her body will lie in sate one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The Revs. David Myers, Coy Privette, and Ray Pennell will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday. They will also receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Whitley's Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her granddaughter at 1505 Derbyshire Road, Kannapolis.
Born July 27, 1913, in Alexander County, she was the daughter of the late Parks Leroy Childers and Nola Barnes Childers. She was employed with Cannon Mills Co., Plant #1, Sewing Dept. for 45 years until her retirement. She was a long-time member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church, where she was active in earlier years with the nursery for 35 years and the Ruth Sunday School Class. She was a resident of the area most of her life. She always went the extra mile to help her family and friends and was a caregiver for her father, mother, and sister in their later years.
Mrs. Paige was preceded in death by her husband, Cortis John Paige, who she was married to for 48 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Paige Shue and her husband Bob of Kannapolis; a son, Steve M. Paige and his wife Linda of Lincolnton, N.C.; four grandchildren, Jaymie Shue Barrier and her husband Brandon of Kannapolis, Jackie Shue Huneycutt and her husband Glenn of Locust, Douglas Paige of Charlottesville, Va., and Emily Paige Sanders and her husband Jimmy of Johnson City, Tenn.; five great-grandchildren, Josh Barrier, Paige Barrier, Matthew Barrier, Jeremy Huneycutt, and Meghan Huneycutt; a sister, Mozelle Daniel of Kannapolis; a number of nieces and nephews; and she is also survived by someone she loved like a daughter, Ozell Bunn.
A special thanks to Pathways and Hospice of Cabarrus County for their special support and care.
Memorials may be made to North Kannapolis Church, 312 Locust Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Whitley's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Ms. Martha Sloop
CONCORD — Martha Adeline Sloop, 80, of the Brian Center, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at NorthEast Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 11, 1921, and was the daughter of the late George A. and Myrtle McLester Sloop.
Martha worked for Cannon Mills and Kerr Bleachery.
She also worked as a seamstress making clothes for her sisters as well as herself.
She enjoyed making Christmas ornaments, which she sold in fine shops in several states, including Bergdorf Goodman in New York.
Martha is survived by three sisters, Mary Harrington, Nell Harrington, and Alice Sloop, all of Concord; three nephews, Steve Harrington of Boiling Springs, NC, Randy Harrington of Concord, and Larry Harrington of Kannapolis; and one niece, Jeannie Elliot of Kannapolis.
wThe family will receive friends Friday at 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home prior to the funeral at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. John Boyd. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Wilkinson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Ralph Upright
MOORESVILLE — Ralph Moore Upright, 90, of Crown Colony, Mooresville, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at Crown Colony.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church in China Grove. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The Rev. G. Wayne Sipe will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville.
Born Jan. 19, 1912, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late James Crawford and Ciarissa Smith Upright. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church in China Grove.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Elizabeth Henderson Upright.
Survivors include his son, Gary Upright and his wife Betty of China Grove, and seven grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund, 185 Concordia Church Road, China Grove, NC 28023.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Ethel Brandt
KANNAPOLIS -- Ethel Eleanor Evans Brandt, 92, of 411 Idlewood Drive, Kannapolis, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at Transitional Health Services.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Second Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The Rev. Brant Piper will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday in the church parlor. At other times, they will be at the home on Idlewood Drive.
Born Oct. 22, 1909, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry Evans and Mary Janet Huck Evans. She moved to Kannapolis, from Follansbee, WV, in 1994. She was a member of Follansbee Presbyterian Church, where she was very active in many church activities before moving to Kannapolis, and becoming an affiliate member of Second Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis.
Mrs. Brandt was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Henry Brandt, who died on Oct. 28, 1996.
Survivors include a daughter, Karleen Warnix of Kannapolis; three grandchildren, Kevin Krumenacker of Kannapolis, Krista Smith and her husband Jeffrey of Kannapolis, and Matthew Warnix and his wife Cindy of Florence, S.C.; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Warnix and Ashley Warnix; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 1010 Centergrove Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28083, or to Follansbee Presbyterian Church, Main and Banfield Avenue, Follansbee, WV.
Whitley's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Helen Canupp
KANNAPOLIS -- Mary (Helen) Weast Canupp, 69, of 1217 Burke Street, Kannapolis, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at her home.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in Chain Grove. The Rev. Richard Pethel will officiate.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Whitley's Funeral Home. At other times, they will be at the home on Burke Street.
Born April 6, 1932, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Paul Wright Weast and Effie Lambert Weast. She was retired from Fieldcrest Cannon Inc., Plant 4 in 1990 and she was a member of West A Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Mrs. Canupp was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Canupp, who died Jan. 10, 1984; and a sister, Margaret Christy.
Survivors include three sons, Johnny Canupp, Ricky Canupp, and Jimmy Canupp, all of Kannapolis; three brothers, William (Bill) Weast, Ray Weast, and Kenneth V. Weast, all of Kannapolis; four grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 14 step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cabarrus County, P.O. Box 1235, Concord, NC 28026.
Whitley's Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Velna Drye
ALBEMARLE -- Velna Shoe Drye, 90, of 28386 NC Highway 73, Albemarle, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at the Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery in Albemarle. The Rev. Roy Sides will officiate.
The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle.
Born March 10, 1911, in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late Roxana Mason Shoe and Robert H. Shoe. She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of Friendship United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Leo Martin Drye of the home; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 24696 NC Highway 73, Albemarle, NC 28001.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle, is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Bill Dunham
SALISBURY -- William (Bill) Clarkson Dunham, 82, of Spencer, and formerly of Heiliq Road, Salisbury, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, at Genesis Elder Care in Salisbury, after being seriously ill for two months.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday at Maranatha Bible Church in Salisbury. Burial will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Rowan County Veterans Council. The church pastor, Rev. Robert Freitas, will officiate.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Lyerly Funeral Home, 515 S. Main Street, Salisbury. At other times, the family will be at the home.
Born Oct. 28, 1919 in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Ruth Lentz Dunham and Gardner E. Dunham. He was educated in Rowan County Schools and a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force, having served during World War II and the Korean War. He retried after 21 years with the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Maranatha Bible Church in Salisbury, and of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Frick Dunham of the home, whom he married on Dec. 6, 1975; a step-son, Joseph (Joe) Jones of Charlotte; two step-daughters, Judith Powell of Spencer, and Susan Trexler of Concord; a brother, Gardner E. Dunham, Jr. of Salisbury; a sister, Sue Benfield of Salisbury; seven step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Maranatha Bible Church, 2320 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28147.
Lyerly Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Ondrie Efird
LOCUST -- Mr. Ondrie Deitz Efird, 65, of 24890 Millingport Rd., Locust, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at Carolinas Medical Center.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Love's Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Stanfield. The Rev. Leslee Wray and Rev. Louis Pfeiffer will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at his home at 24890 Millingport Rd. in Locust.
Born September 25, 1936 in Stanly County, he was the son of the late Winfred Carl and Zora Mary Lee Huneycutt Efird. He attended Love's Chapel United Methodist Church in Stanfield, and was a charter member of the Ridgecrest Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed listening and playing bluegrass music. His favorite instrument was the banjo but he played anything with strings. He was a member of the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Efird; two sisters, Vergie Cooper and Dolena Scott; and his first wife, Frances Lambert Efird.
Survivors include his wife "Dean" Barbee Furr Efird; his daughter, Beth Ruch of Harrisburg; stepson, Jeff Efird of Stanfield; two brothers, Carl Efird and Tony Efird of Albemarle; one sister, Rozena Tucker of Locust and one grandson Andre Rucker of Locust.
Mrs. Mary Faulk
CONCORD -- Mary Virginia Gurley Faulk, 95, formerly of Jim Kiser Road, Concord, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002, at Lake Park Nursing & Rehab.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Concord. Burial will follow at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in Monroe. The Revs. Steve Hicks, Marvin Tyson, and Donald Lisk will officiate.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 at Hartsell Funeral Home in Midland. At other times, they will be at the home of her granddaughter, Shirley Almond, at 465 Running Brook Rd. in Midland.
Born Nov. 21, 1906 in Union County, she was the daughter of the late Mattie Jeanette Gurley and John Cleveland Gurley. She was a homemaker and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Mrs. Faulk was preceded in death by her husband, Leander Henderson Faulk; a son, Frank Faulk; and a daughter, Atha Jeanette Kindley.
Survivors include two daughters, Janie Faulk of Weddington, and Catherine F. Mullis and her husband Brooks of Indian Trail; a brother, John Gurley of Texas; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland, is handling the arrangements.
