Merwin Sharpe ‘Bill’ Canaday
June 29, 1923-December 19, 2014
Merwin Sharpe “Bill” Canaday, 91, of Four Oaks, peacefully passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at his residence after a period of declining health.
Born in Four Oaks, Bill was the second son of Ralph Clarence Canaday and Onie Lewis Canaday.
Bill chose his father’s profession and alma mater. In 1944 he graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BS in Pharmacy. While in pharmacy school, he served as a member of the NC Pharmaceutical Association, Pharmacy Senate and Phi Delta Chi fraternity.
Following graduation Bill joined his father as a pharmacist with Four Oaks Drug Co. In 1969, he assumed sole ownership. Over the years he provided internships for pharmacy students. Bill enjoyed his relationships with fellow members of NC Mutual Wholesale Drug Co., NC Pharmaceutical Association, and the Johnston County Drug Club. For over 60 years Bill practiced hometown independent pharmacy with the support of his customers and community.
His love of sports was evident at Four Oaks High School where he played basketball and baseball as well as American Legion baseball. At UNC-CH he played baseball his freshman year. He remained an avid Tar Heel sports fan. While at UNC-CH he began a lifelong love of playing golf. The highlight of his golf career occurred when he won the Country Club of Johnston County championship in 1971.
Bill’s relationship as a board member with Four Oaks Bank and Trust began in 1967 as a bank director. In 1969 he became President of the bank. Twenty years later he became Chairman of the Board. He served in that capacity until his 2006 retirement when he was honored as Chairman Emeritus.
Bill was an active member of First Baptist Church of Four Oaks throughout his life. There he served as a Sunday School teacher and as a choir member. He volunteered as treasurer for the local library. Bill also was involved in the UNC-CH Alumni Association, Four Oaks Rotary Club and Four Oaks Chamber of Commerce. He was honored as the local Chamber’s 2005 recipient for Citizen of the Year.
….Bill fell in love with Elizabeth Floyd whom he affectionately called “Lib.” Together they enjoyed their family, friends and community life. They also loved growing roses and giving them away to others.
…..Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, of over 50 years; parents; older brother, Ralph Clarence Canaday, Jr. and infant younger brother.
Bill is survived by his four daughters, June (Don) West of Burlington, Jean (Darryl) Reader of Clemmons, JoAnn (Peter) Williams of Charlotte and Jennifer (David) Smith of Graham. He is survived by 11 grandchildren, Rich (Felicity) West, Jennifer (Chris) West Wilkerson, Catherine (Alex) French, Michael Wilson, Mary (Will) Crane, Ashley (Todd) Nebeker, Elizabeth (Jordan) Willison, Jonathan (Danielle) Williams, Jessica (John) Bigelow, Sara (Tyler) Amos and Brian Smith. There are also 11 great grandchildren. His younger brother, Maurice Lewis Canaday (Carolyn) resides in Lincolnton and his sister-in-law, Laura Faye Canaday, lives in Four Oaks.
Visitation will be held on Friday evening, December 26, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church, 403 North Main Street, Four Oaks. A service celebrating the life of Bill will take place on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Four Oaks. The Rev. John Norman will be officiating. Burial will follow at Four Oaks Cemetery.
…..The family would like to thank the following caregivers for their devoted care of Bill: Betty Jo Adams, Angela Spaulding, Susan Brown, Gloria Bonner and Gale Hendricks.
….. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the following: the Bill Canaday Scholarship Fund, c/o UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation, Campus Box 7296, Chapel Hill, NC 27517; First Baptist Church of Four Oaks, PO Box 717, Four Oaks, NC 27524; or James Bryan Creech Public Library, c/o Tim Grady, PO Box 880, Four Oaks, NC 27524. Online condolences may be made at www.westanddunn.com.
and Dunn Funeral Home in Benson is serving the Canaday family.
Brent Matthew Heavner
Brent Matthew Heavner, age 28, of 3108 Gastonia Highway, Lincolnton died Monday, December 22, 2014.
His funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2014 at Salem Baptist Church with Dr. Andy Royals and Rev. Ken Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Friday prior to the funeral at Salem Baptist Church.
Brent was born on July 31, 1986. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John F. Heavner, Jr., his great grandparents, Worth and Jennie Lineberger and Burgan and Nellie Hollifield and his uncle, John Richard Heavner.
He is survived by his parents Mike and Terri Heavner of the home; one brother, Brandon Heavner and wife, Amy of Lincolnton; one sister, Kayla Spencer and husband, Tyler of Bessemer City; grandparents, Wayne and Shirley Hollifield of Lincolnton and Evelyn Heavner of Cherryville.
Memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church, 1982 Salem Church Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092 or to the Lincoln County Special Olympics.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Heavner family.
David John ‘Nappy’ Humphreys
MAIDEN — Mr. David John “Nappy” Humphreys, age 57, of 3128 Blandwood Lane, Maiden died Sunday, December 21, 2014.
A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dale Pederson officiating. The family will speak to friends following the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Humphreys was born August 6, 1957 in Tampa, Fla. to the late John V. Humphreys and Elsie Reisen Humphreys Mensch. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Elwood Mensch.
Survivors include two sisters, Diana Humphreys-Abernethy and husband Donnie of Lincolnton, Robin Gross and husband Mark of Sherrills Ford; two nephews, Eric Gross and wife Felicia of Maiden and Jacob Leatherman of Boone; one niece, Kristine Leatherman of Lincolnton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Humphreys family.
Carl Lamar Lord, Jr.
Carl Lamar Lord, Jr., age 67, of 4482 Bouy Lane, Denver died Sunday, December 21, 2014.
Services for Mr. Lord will be held at a later date.
Mr. Lord was born on March 29, 1947 in San Diego, Calif. and was the son of the late Carl Lamar Lord, Sr. and Virginia Johnson Lord. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Sue Bohanan Lord and a grandson, Steven Tyler James. He was a forklift operator for Tyco Plastics.
Mr. Lord is survived by two sons, Carl Lamar Lord, III of the home and Michael Paul Lord of Elklin, Pa.; daughter, Patricia Ann James of Iron Station; two sisters, Lois Darlene Smith of Winston-Salem and Cheryl Virginia Harris of Hastings, Fla.; three grandchildren, Joseph Allen James, Scott Matthew James and Lillian Ann Lord; four great-grandchildren.
Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton is serving the Lord family.
Eva Jannie Bell Magness Wingate
Eva Jannie Bell Magness Wingate, 101, of Lincolnton died December 21, 2014.
Funeral services will be December 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service.
Ebony & White’s Funeral Service, Lincolnton is serving the Wingate family.
Tim Wayne Hart
Tim Wayne Hart, 46, of Statesville died December 18, 2014.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2014 at Sparks Freewill Baptist Church in Lincolnton followed by a memorial service in the church at 1 p.m.
Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton is serving the Hart family.
Bobby Franklin Sigmon
Bobby Franklin Sigmon, 83, of Conover died December 21, 2014.
The funeral service was held at 4 p.m. on December 23, 2014 at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Conover. Burial followed at Conover City Cemetery. The family received friends December 23, 2014 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ prior to the service.
Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Sigmon family.
Stephen Harold Farnsworth
Stephen Harold Farnsworth, 62 died December 20th 2014 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House Huntersville NC.
Celebration of Life service will be 11:00am, Tuesday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with Roger Self officiating
The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00am prior to the service
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Gastonia, Gastonia 704 864-5144 is serving the Family.
Terry Wayne Marley
Terry Wayne Marley, 54, of Rosman died December 20, 2014.
A memorial service will be held December 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Kings Mountain Hospice House.
Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Marley family.
Robert Leroy Moore IV
Robert Leroy Moore IV, 67, of Maiden died December 23, 2014.
Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Goodin-Drum Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The interment will follow at Maiden City Cemetery.
Goodin-Drum Funeral Home is serving the Moore family.