Obituaries for December 28, 2015.
Annie Mae Whisnant
Mrs. Annie Mae Whisnant, age 94, of 157 Lawing Street, Lincolnton died Saturday, December 26, 2015.
Her funeral will be noon Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Boger City Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Redding, Rev. Bill Bingham and Rev. Steve Sigmon officiating. Burial will follow in Hollybrook Cemetery where she will be buried beside her husband, the late Larry Alexander Whisnant, the love of her life. The family will receive friends from 10:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service at Boger City Baptist Church.
Mrs. Whisnant was born on February 27, 1921 to the late Gaither and Della Setzer Kanipe. She was retired from Ethan Allan Furniture Company. Mrs. Whisnant had an unsurpassed wit and sense of humor and loved gatherings of friends and family. She leaves all who knew and loved her, with memories of her caring generous and beautiful spirit. The family would like to thank everyone who took care of her and all her friends who came by. They truly are “Guardian Angels”.
Mrs. Whisnant is survived by two daughters, Kathy Whisnant Sigmon and husband, Les of Conover and Phyllis Whisnant of Lincolnton; two sisters, Marie Kanipe of Conover and Inez Baird of Newton; three nieces, Becky Moorehouse of Seattle, WA, Vickie Turbeyville of San-Ramon, CA and Camilla Hewitt of Winston- Salem; two nephews Gary Kanipe of Newton and Rusty Baird of Newton.
Memorials may be made to Boger City Baptist Church, 2201 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Whisnant family.
Steve Brendle
VALE — Steve Brendle, age 88, of Carolina Care Center in Cherryville, and formerly of 7392 Reeps Grove Church Road in Vale, died on Thursday, December 24, 2015.
His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Reeps Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Travis Allshouse officiating. Burial will follow in the Reeps Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Mr. Brendle was born October 26, 1927, in Lincoln County, to the late Grover Voyd and Zula Propst Brendle. He worked for Lincoln County D.O.T. He also worked for several car companies, to include Hoyle Motor of Lincolnton, Everette Chevy of Hickory, Modern Chrysler/Plymouth of Newton, Carswell Motors of Lincolnton, and Town Square Ford of Lincolnton, where he retired in 2007. He also served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Powell Brendle of the home; a son, Rustin Powell Brendle of Vale; a daughter, Lynn Yount and husband Bruce of Vale; two sisters, Camilla Daniels of Winston-Salem, and Gladys Grose of Forest City; and two grandchildren, Alison Yount of Hickory and Emily Yount of Raleigh.
Memorials may be made to Reeps Grove United Methodist Church, 7401 Reeps Grove Church Road, Vale, NC 28168.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Brendle family.
Edgar Parmer Smith
Edgar Parmer Smith, 84, of Newton passed away, Monday, December 21, 2015 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton.
Born March 8, 1931 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Ernest Lafone Smith and Pearl Wilson Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Janie Wright Smith; two sons, Edgar Donald Smith and Edgar Ronald Smith; and grandson, Richard Allen Benfield, Jr.
A member of Corinth Baptist Church in Vale, Edgar was the retired owner of Smith Trucking Company.
He is survived by two daughters: Kristine Smith Benfield and husband Richard of Newton and Renee Smith McIver and husband David of Colorado; daughters-in-law, Chin Su Smith of Vale and Sue Smith of Vale; sister, Betty Lee Murray of Newton; and nine grandchildren, Noah McIver, Angelina Smith, Donald Smith, Jr., Crystal D. Smith, Lee Barker, Kevin Barker, Joey Barker, Matt Barker, and Adam Barker.
The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Corinth Baptist Church in Vale with the Rev. William L. Kanupp officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the church.
Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the Smith family.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com.
Helen Friday Blackburn
Helen Friday Blackburn, age 87, of 2171 Gastonia Highway in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Her funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Riverview Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Brown and Scott Whitesides officiating. The body was placed in state for 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Warlick Funeral Home.
Mrs. Blackburn was born December 22, 1928, in Gaston County, to the late Ernest William and Grace Huggins Friday. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Gene Blackburn, and a sister Frances Rhyne. She worked in textiles. Mrs. Blackburn was a longtime member of Riverview Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Donna Blackburn of the home; a sister, Judith Friday of Lincolnton; a brother, Barry Ernest Friday and wife Sharon of Stanley; numerous nieces and nephews; and her grand-cat, Zipper.
A special thank you to Bayada Home Health Care of Gastonia for going above and beyond in the care of Helen.
Memorials may be made to Warlick Funeral Home for the Helen Blackburn Funeral Fund, PO Box 1407, Lincolnton, NC 28093.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton served the Blackburn family.
Virginia Cothran Myers
Virginia Cothran Myers, age 78, of 611 Jerry Crump Road in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Her funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2015, in the Warlick Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Hollybrook Cemetery. The family received friends from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mrs. Myers was born June 30, 1937, in Clinton, S.C., to the late Luke and Mamie Marie Carnell Cothran. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband John Monroe Myers, and three sisters. She worked as a seamstress.
She is survived by a son, John Myers, Jr. and wife Barbara of Lincolnton; a daughter, Marie Price of Lincolnton; a son, Steven Myers, Sr. and wife Freda of Cherryville; a sister, Dot Crider of Falls Church, Va.; twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton served the Myers family.
Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Graham, III
Robert “Bob” Lee Graham, III, 94, passed away Tuesday December 22, 2015 at Grace Ridge in Morganton.
Mr. Graham was born in Enoree, S.C. on August 31, 1921 to Robert Lee Graham II and Elizabeth Agnes Snyder Graham. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1938 and went on to complete a degree in electrical engineering at Clemson A&M College in 1942. Prior to graduation he earned a single engine pilot license and was among the first 100,000 licensed aviators in the U.S. Upon graduation he was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve. His navy duty stations were stateside and in the Pacific Theater. While living in Charlotte he met Lois Parker who became his wife on October 5, 1946. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the Catholic Church, treasurer for St. Dorothy’s Council in Lincolnton, and an honorary life member of both the 3rd and 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies were flying, fishing and genealogy. He has been a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Newcomers Club of Moline Illinois, American Legion, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and the North Carolina Association of Nurserymen. He volunteered with many Lincoln County organizations including the literacy council, historical commission, and library. Mr. Graham also wrote historical articles for the Lincoln Times News and genealogical societies, taught genealogy at Gaston College, and gave talks about the Revolutionary War. At the age of 83 he finally retired and moved to Grace Ridge in Morganton. Together with his wife they published a book of family history on the Parkers of western North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lois Parker Graham and one son, Robert Lee Graham, IV.
Survivors include his children, Richard Graham and his wife Sally, Elizabeth L. Smith and her husband Sheldon, and Nancy W. Graham and her husband David Brown. Mr. Graham also left behind grandchildren, Erik O. Smith, Robert J. Graham and wife Yvonne as well as their daughters, Lisa and Vanessa, Tracy Lee Smith, and Alison Lea Graham.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church in Lincolnton on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Father David Miller officiating. Burial will be at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cherryville with military honors provided by the Cherryville American Legion Honor Guard. A reception will follow the graveside service in the fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, c/o Doris Wilson 147 Latham Wilson Rd. Lawndale, NC 28090.
A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com
Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cherryville is serving the family of Mr. Graham.
Timothy Perry Houser
Timothy Perry Houser, age 54, of 194 McGee Road in Lincolnton, died on Monday, December 21, 2015.
A memorial service is planned for a later date.
Mr. Houser was born February 11, 1961, in Gaston County, to the late Jimmy Finton and Nancy Sue Kimmer Houser.
He is survived by one son, Matthew Houser of Vale; one brother, Randy Houser of Lincolnton; two sisters, Vickie Greene of Kings Mountain and Sheila Early of Lincolnton; one grandson, Jaxson Houser.
Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton is serving the Houser family.
Carolyn H. Daves
Carolyn H. Daves, 69, of Kings Mountain died December 26, 2015.
Visitation will be 1:45 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. December 29, 2015 at Stamey-Cherryvillle Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service Chapel. Burial will be private.
Stamey-Cherrvyille Funeral Home is serving the Daves family.
David Wade Bolick
David Wade Bolick, 61, of Hickory died December 16, 2015.
A memorial service will be held January 2, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at his residence.
Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Bolick family.
Michael Wayne Childers
Michael Wayne Childers, 54, of Denton died December 24, 2015.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held December 29, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Millersville Baptist Church in Taylorsville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Millersville Baptist Church.
Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Childers family.
Ben Neil Campbell
Ben Neil Campbell, 85, of Maiden died December 25, 2015.
A service of remembrance will be held today at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Newton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family received friends December 27, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s UMC.
Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Campbell family.
Patricia Boncella Killian Sigmon
Patricia Boncella Killian Sigmon, 77, of Conover died December 25, 2015.
A memorial service was held December 27, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. at Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church in Newton. The family received friends December 27, 2015 from 2 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. at Abernethy Memorial UMC.
Bennett Funeral Service of Conover is serving the Sigmon family.
Harold Eugene Self
Harold Eugene Self, 78, of Cherryville died December 25, 2015.
A graveside service was held December 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. at City Memorial Cemetery. The family received friends following the service at the cemetery.
Carpenter’s Funeral & Cremation Services in Cherryville served the Self family.
Mac Allen Thomas
Mac Allen Thomas, 64, of Sherrills Ford died December 20, 2015.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. January 2, 2016 at The Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Denver. Military Honors will follow. The family will receive friends beginning at noon.
The Good Samaritan Funeral Home in Denver is serving the Thomas family.
Shelby Huffman Pfeifer
Shelby Huffman Pfeifer, 78, of Cherryville died December 23, 2015.
Visitation was held December 27, 2015 from 1 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service was held December 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service Chapel. Burial was in City Memorial Cemetery, Cherryville.
Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cherryville served the Pfeifer family.
James T. Willis, III
James T. Willis, III, 29, died December 1, 2015.
A memorial service was held December 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Plateau UMC in Vale with military honors. The family received friends December 27, 2015 from 1 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Plateau UMC.
Bennett Funeral Service of Conover served the Willis family.
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