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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1976
Page
6
Deaths and Funerals item lists multiple local passings. John T. Upton 41, of Charlotte, a Duke Power Co. veteran. Nannie Coble Maness 66 of Burlington. Earlie David Beck 61 of Lexington. Describes births, survivors, church affiliations, funeral plans, and burial places.
The Trinity band earned a superior rating and sixth place among 17 entries under director John Sullivan in Class A at their Oct. 16 competition. Majorettes Donna Lowder Sharon Frazier and Melissa Cole won first place trophies while percussion narrowly missed top spot by half a point. Homecoming Queen for 1976 77 Lynn Bouldin, escorted by Billy Flynt, headlines school events as Mike and Steve Poole return from the Bronx Tournament with a top 20 finish among 104 schools.
Monday offers hot dog with chili and mixed greens or green peas. Tuesday serves Salisbury steak with gravy and mashed potatoes plus seasoned green beans. Wednesday features pizza with tossed salad and buttered corn. Thursday includes beef and gravy over rice with glazed carrots. Friday presents a varied menu including Cat's Tails and Witches' Sticks, snacks, soups, salads, and a tuna or fish dish with sides and desserts.
The Rev. Dennis D. Mason 74 of 1311 Cedrow Dr died Friday at 12:50 a.m. after 18 days in High Point Memorial Hospital Born February 8, 1902 in Davie County he led First Emmanuel Baptist Church since 1939 expanding from 80 to 1500 members A funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at the church Burial in Carolina Biblical Garden The body remains at Hairlip Funeral Home with viewing Sunday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The family will be at the church Sunday 7 to 9 p.m.
Emery R. Walker 72 of Walker Road Route 4 Thomasville died Friday at Community General Hospital after 18 months of decline. He was a farmer, former Farmers Exchange director, and longtime Zion United Church of Christ member. Survived by wife Peachie Carr. sons Ray, William, and John Archie. sisters Wanda Walker and Margaret Berrier. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday at Zion United Church of Christ with burial in church cemetery. The body remains at J. C. Home until church service, viewing tonight 7 to 9. Honorary pallbearers are Zion church Men’s Bible Class members.
Wadesboro resident Shepard Woody Nelson age 72, retired Kelly Tire Distributors employee, died Friday at Wadesboro Nursing Home. Survived by mother Myrtle Felts Nelson of Clemmons, son Toby Nelson of Greensboro, four daughters Kay Ratlife of Wadesboro, Meta Jacoby of Tryon, Mrs. William Glenn Sheets of Winston-Salem, and brother J. W. Nelson of Kernersville. Graveside service set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Gur Cemetery. body at Pierce Funeral Home.
Mizell claims Neal is liberal and presses for federal action while Neal argues state governments should handle the issue. Neal dismisses Mizell's charges as false, comparing them to Nixon era accusations. Mizell points to a local headline labeling Neal a true liberal.
Mrs Hattie Elizabeth Hil Simmons 81 of 1105 Carter St died today at 12 55 a m in High Point Memorial Hospital after years of declining health Funeral services are set for Sunday 3 30 p m at Sechrest Chapel with burial in Fir Garden Park Cemetery Survivors include husband William E Simmons Sr two daughters Inez Hobson Virginia Carper two sons William E Simmons Jr and Andrew R Simmons five grandchildren and two greats Also noted are the death of four month old Shelia Renee Bell and the passing of Mrs Johnsie Conley Lambeth further details given on locations and funeral homes.
Lois Craver Disher 53 of Route 8 Lexington died Friday at Knollwood Nursing Home Winston-Salem after four months illness. Born October 15 1923 in Davidson County to Numa and Daisy Craver she was a Center United Methodist Church member formerly employed at Hinkle Book Store. Survived by husband Archie Disher daughter Mrs Tommy Grimes and many Craver relatives.
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