James Duke Peeler
James Duke Peeler, 90, died January 28, 2015, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the North Wing of the church.
Jim was born January 5, 1925, in Cleveland County, to the late George Murphy and Lila Houser Peeler, and grew up in the North Brook section of Lincoln county. In addition to his parents, Mr. Peeler was predeceased by his wife, Helen Wise Peeler, and a brother, Hubert Peeler.
He attended Wingate College before entering the U.S. Navy Air Corps in 1943 serving in the Atlantic and Pacific during World War II. After returning home he attended Lenoir Rhyne College and the University of Maryland. Returning to Lincolnton, he went into partnership with his father and brother-in-law, Robert G. and Bob Wise in Wise Implement Company. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and a Mason. In 1967 he became a Real Estate Broker and from 1968-1991 he served as the Executive Director of Lincolnton Housing Authority.
He is survived by a son, Alan Duke Peeler and wife Myrl of Lincolnton; a daughter, Donna Peeler Strong and husband Murray of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Barbara Cherry Robbins and her husband Dick of Lincolnton; brother-in-law, Dr. John E. Wise of Hickory; sister-in-laws Carol Peeler and Dot Wise of Lincolnton; and one granddaughter, Katie Strong.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 216 S. Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Peeler family.
Bessie Lee Benfield Rudisill
Bessie Lee Benfield Rudisill, 95, died January 29, 2015 at the Stanley Total Living Center. She was born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late J.B. and Florence Perkins Benfield, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John Calvin Rudisill; brother, Joe Benfield and two sisters, Latt Link and Bertha Reel. She was a longtime member of Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stanley. She and her husband were former owners of Rudisill Dry Cleaners in Stanley. She was proud of her three sons and their schools, Lenoir Rhyne, UNC, and NC State. She loved planting flowers in her yard.
Survivors include three sons, Rod Rudisill and wife Jackie of McAdenville, John Rudisill, Jr. and wife Ginger of Stanley, Ed Rudisill and wife Sandy of Iron Station; nine grandchildren, Holly Rudisill, Emilie Rudisill, Brandon Rudisill, Lacey Rudisill, Nicole Rudisill, Lee Ellen Rudisill, J.R. Rudisill, III, Whitney Oehler, Allie Durham and a great granddaughter, Olivia Oehler.
A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stanley. Rev. Harvey Mozolak will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Interment will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Lincolnton.
Condolence messages may be sent to woodlawnfuneral.org.
Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mt Holly is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy ‘Dot’ Owen Smith
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Owen Smith, 88, of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at CMC Lincolnton.
Her funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Andy Royals officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
She was a native of Davidson County and was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Owen Sr. and Lula Spry Owen; her husband, John F. Smith and three brothers.
Dorothy is survived by her children and spouses, Tony A. Smith and Wanda of Lincolnton, Deanna S. Whiteside and Bill of Gastonia, Bobby V. Smith and Debbie of Maiden, Jody B. Smith and Diane of Delaware, Patrick M. Smith and Julie of Denver; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Pallie Jane Hege of Lexington; brother, Bobby Jo Owen of Lexington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice and Palliative Care Lincoln County, 900 Donita Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southern Piedmont Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Smith family.
Max Hull
Max Hull, 82, of 6137 W. Hwy 27, Vale, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Carolinas HealthCare System Lincoln in Lincolnton.
He was born in Lincoln County on August 22, 1932, to the late Tom Hull and Bonnie Hudson Hull. He was the owner and operator of Hull’s Garage and was a member of Hull’s Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Ted Hull and sister, Peggy Boyles.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Smith Hull; son, Kelly Hull of Vale; two daughters, Maxine Leatherman and husband Clarence and Joan Hull both of Vale; sister, Barbara Goins of Denver; four grandchildren, Brian Leatherman, Josh Leatherman, Kayla Jenkins and Johnny Laws; and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held this evening from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Hull’s Grove Baptist Church in Vale. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Hull’s Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Marcus Redding will officiate.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County, 900 Donita Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Condolences may be made online at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.
Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston is serving the Hull family.
James Carroll Hoyle
Mr. James Carroll Hoyle, age 82, of Lincolnton, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Pisgah United Methodist Church with Pastor David Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the service. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. this evening, January 30, 2015, at Warlick Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the home of Robbin Hoyle, 2760 W. Highway 27 in Lincolnton.
Mr. Hoyle was born June 22, 1932, in York, S.C., to the late Loy E and Mary Blackwood Hoyle. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Hardy Hoyle; two brothers; one sister; and a granddaughter. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and then later retired after 20 years from the Tampa Fire Department as a lieutenant.
He is survived by two daughters, Vikki Fritch and husband Larry of Tampa, Fla., and Robbin Hoyle and husband Chris Hartman of Lincolnton; a brother, Bob Hoyle of Vale; two sisters, Helen Leatherman of Lincolnton and Doris Duckworth of Vale; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his special friend, Faye White of Vale.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pisgah United Methodist Church, 3191 Brady Hoffman Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Hoyle family.
Katherine Beal Jacobs
Katherine Beal Jacobs, age 88, of 961 Moorland Lane in Lincolnton, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Laboratory United Methodist Church with Pastor Charlene Hutchings officiating. Inurnment will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery.
Ms. Jacobs was born July 21, 1926, in Lincoln County, to the late Charlie and Laura P. Beal. She worked in food service.
She is survived by two sons, John Gilbert and wife Dorothy of Waxhaw, and Terry Gilbert and wife Beth of Birmingham, Ala.; three grandchildren, Joel Gilbert, Gerry Gilbert, and Katie Grace; and five great-grandchildren, Avery Grace, Harper Grace, Grayson Gilbert, Brooks Gilbert, and Reagan Gilbert.
Memorials may be made to Laboratory United Methodist Church, 2896 Laboratory Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Jacobs family.
Martha Jane Gray Carpenter
Martha Jane Gray Carpenter, age 84, of 1613 Arden Drive in Lincolnton, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.
Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church with Father David Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. this evening, January 30, 2015, at Warlick Funeral Home.
Mrs. Carpenter was born October 22, 1930, in Hawesville, Ky., to the late Charles and Mary Ann Egan Gray. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son Scott Carpenter; a daughter Jeannie Bush; seven brothers; one sister; and two grandchildren, William and Tina Rae. She was a loving wife and mother of so many.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Paul G. Carpenter; four daughters Barbara Kiser and husband Carl Alan of Lincolnton, Cindy Kieft and husband Ronnie of Lumberton, NJ, Rose Mary Carter and husband Kelly of Gastonia, and Linda Paulette Tuno of Lincolnton; a son Paul Evans Carpenter and wife Gina of Denver; three sisters Mildred Riley of Kentucky, Shirley Perkins of Florida, Barbara Eganlauf of New Jersey; twenty-one grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Warlick Funeral Home, c/o Martha Carpenter Funeral Fund, PO Box 1407, Lincolnton, NC 28093.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Carpenter family.
Christopher ‘Chris’ Grady Longworth
Christopher “Chris” Grady Longworth, 69, of Newton died January 27, 2015.
A service of remembrance will be held January 31, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Newton. The family will receive friends January 31, 2015 from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church.
Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Longworth family.
Peggy Ann Sherrill Wilson
Peggy Ann Sherrill Wilson, 85, of Catawba died January 28, 2015.
A Celebration of Life will be held today at 2 p.m. at Hopewell United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service today from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at the Hopewell UMC Family Life Center.
Burke Mortuary, Newton is serving the Wilson family.
Richard Denn Runyon
Richard Denn Runyon, 100, of Cherryville died January 25, 2015.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. January 31, 2015 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cherryville is serving the Runyon family.
Kathleen Rendleman ‘Babe’ Hall
Kathleen Rendleman “Babe” Hall, 78, of Iron Station died January 26, 2015.
A funeral service will be held January 31, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ebony & White’s Funeral Service, Lincolnton is serving the Hall family
Bonnie Mae Wilkinson
Bonnie Mae Wilkinson, 91, of Cherryville died January 27, 2015.
A funeral service will be held today at 3 p.m. at Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends today at the church fellowship hall from 1:30 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Carpenter’s Funeral & Cremation Services, Cherryville is serving the Wilkinson family.
Lillie Mae Caldwell Carroll
Lillie Mae Caldwell Carroll, 84, of Hickory died January 27, 2015.
A service of remembrance will be held today at 3 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church on Sandy Ridge Road in Hickory. Burial will follow January 31, 2015 at noon at Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville. The family will receive friends today from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church.
Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Carroll family.
Junior Hancock
George William Hancock, 74, of Cherryville died January 28, 2015.
A funeral service will be held January 31 at 2 p.m. at First Wesleyan Church. Burial will be in City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening at Carpenter’s Funeral and Cremation Services from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Carpenter’s Funeral & Cremation Services, Cherryville is serving the Hancock family.
Charlotte Lee Beach
Charlotte Lee Beach, 72, of Denver died January 28, 2015.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on January 31, 2015 at Denver United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Warlick Funeral Home, Lincolnton is serving the Beach family.