4A • FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010
Gang graffiti painted on historic building Police say someone spray-painted 10-foot-tall letters on a historic building this week. Erasing the giant-size graffiti required ladders and a large dose of Goof Off, a paint remover. The target was the Ice & Fuel building at 224 East Horah Street. According to Salisbury Police, someone painted “CSW” on the side and back of the building. Police officials indicated the “CSW” lettering has popped up recently around
town in graffiti at various locations. According to a graffiti website, CSW stands for Cali Street Wars, a West Coast gang. Other letters were painted on the bricks at the Ice & Fuel building, but they were not legible. A representative of Historic Salisbury Foundation reported finding the graffiti Tuesday. Investigators ask anyone with information to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333.
Drugs seized in traffic stop GRANITE QUARRY — A traffic stop that started with a truck weaving severely on U.S. 52 ended with felony drug charges against the driver. Christopher Lawrence Guyer, 44, of WinstonSalem, was charged with felony possession of marijuana, carrying a concealed gun and drivGUYER ing while impaired. He was placed in the Rowan County Detention Center under $3,500 bond. Cpl. R.D. Seamon of the Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department observed a white GMC truck weaving on
U.S. 52 near Dunns Mountain Road. Seamon reported the driver crossed the center line several times and appeared to be using his cell phone. After stopping the vehicle, Seamon said Guyer fumbled while obtaining the requested papers. Guyer told the officer that he had a gun concealed in his truck and that he had a bag of marijuana stalks in the vehicle. Guyer told police he grabbed some marijuana from a yard and left after an argument with his girlfriend. Police also found a plastic bag containing a tied bundle of marijuana stalks worth an estimated $300, drug paraphernalia, and an open container of alcohol.
Missing teenager sought GRANITE QUARRY — Police are seeking assistance in locating a teen who ran away from home a month ago. Kimberly M a r i e Thompson, 17, was also seen at her residence April 14, according to the Granite Quarry-Faith THOMPSON Police Department. According to a press release from the department, Thompson has been seen in Salisbury, Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. Police describe Thompson as a black female, approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing approximately
200 pounds. According to police, she has been seen in the company of Francis Belinda Dewalt, 24. Police have an outstanding warrant for Dewalt. Investigators and several other individuals have been in contact with Thompson by phone but have been unable to locate her. Both subjects have been entered in the National Crime Information Center database. Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Thompson or Dewalt is asked to call 1st Sgt. R.T. Taylor at the Granite Quarry-Faith Police Department at 704-279-2952, or anyone who sees Thompson is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency.
Golf club targeted in break-in A thief or thieves did more than $1,200 in damage during a break-in at McCanless Golf Club, 3515 Stokes Ferry Road. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reported damage to the building, a window and other items. The thief or thieves took a small amount of money and $15 worth of Budweiser beer. The thieves also reportedly did $200 worth of damage to 10 cases of beer and $200 damage to food. Other reports from the Sheriff’s Office: • A Ruger P-89 handgun
was stolen from the home of Randle Honeycutt on Walton Road between May 8 and 9. Around $250 in cash was also taken. • A 2006 John Deere riding lawn mower was stolen from Judy Dale Honeycutt, U.S. 601, Salisbury, between May 10 and 11. • More than $400 in cash was taken from the 1999 Ford Escort owned by Herschel David Doster of Barger Road. The theft occurred while the vehicle was at a convenience store at 300 N.C. 152 East, China Grove.
Bricks thrown in downtown Salisbury Police may have wondered if members of the Ernest T. Bass family had moved from Mayberry to Salisbury. Ernest T. usually came to town with pockets full of rocks, which he threw at everything in sight in the Andy Griffith TV show. This time, the bricks were being tossed from the top of buildings downtown. Salisbury police caught two teenagers Monday night throwing bricks off a building at 101 N. Main Street. Police responded to a report around 11 p.m. Monday. As officers arrived, they spotted two people running away at the rear of the building. Officer A.D. Safrit
Posters Deadline for Posters is 5 p.m. • United House of Prayer for All People, kitchen open Friday and Saturday, 11am-5pm, Sunday, 11am-4pm. • J.C. Price Post 107 sponsoring “Everybody’s Birthday Party” Saturday, 9pm-2am. D.J. Danny “D.” Donation $5 until midnight,
charged Jesse Quinn Mayorga and Trevor Ryan Gray, both 18, with first-degree trespass. Chief Rory Collins said the investigation continues into brick throwing. Police have received other reports of bricks being thrown off buildings, primarily at construction sites. Other reports or charges from the Salisbury Police: • Raymond Lee Burch, 21, is charged with felony larceny. • Joseph Daniel Billings, 44, was charged with felony obtaining prescriptions by forgery. • Jaquanta Sherrell Wilks, 19, was charged with felony fugitive from justice.
$10 after midnight. Casual dress. Raffles and door prizes. • The Cancer Club hosting female “Lock-up” Friday, May 14, 9pm-12am, J.C. Price Post 107. Cost, $10 advance. $15 at the door. After show dance, 12-2am. D.J. Danny “D.” Admission $5. For info or tickets, call 704-6401893.
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AREA/OBITUARIES Donald Connell Martin
'Billie' Swinson Barbee
Frank Haden Nance
Martha B. Travis
STATESVILLE — Mr. Donald Connell Martin, 91, formerly of 723 Wood St., died Wednesday evening, May 12, 2010, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born in Catawba County on July 20, 1918, he was a son of the late Everette L. Martin and Myrtie Blackwood Martin. Mr. Martin retired from Quality Oil Company and was a member and former deacon at Front St. Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Aug. 25, 1939, he married the former Bertha Etta Bynum, who died Sept. 27, 1991. His second wife, the former Ruby Harmon Lowe, died Feb. 24, 2004. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Harold Martin, and a sister, Miss Lois Martin. Survivors include a son, Edwin Martin of Salisbury; a daughter, Wanda Martin of Statesville; three grandsons, Christopher Martin (Kelly), Nicholas Martin and Justin Martin (Amanda); along with two step-grandchildren, Patrick and Benji Smith. Service: Services celebrating Mr. Martin's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Front St. Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Stutts officiating. He will lie in state at the church for 30 minutes prior to the service and burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation: The family will assemble at the residence of Wanda Martin at 1003 Radio Road and will receive friends Friday evening from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. Memorials: May be given to Front St. Baptist Church, 1403 W. Front St., Statesville, NC 28677; The Projection System Fund of Enon Baptist Church, 1875 Enon Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28147; or Invest In Youth Fund, J.F. Hurley YMCA, 828 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28147. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com
KANNAPOLIS — Yvonne (Billie) Swinson Barbee, 86, from Kannapolis, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, May 11, 2010. She passed away at her family residence in Kannapolis. Billie was born Aug. 26, 1923, in Baden to the late Lee Roy and Gordia Johnson Swinson. She was a beautician and loved working in the yard. She served the Lord with Joy. Her family and friends will always remember the cards and thoughts she sent faithfully. Billie is survived by her devoted husband, Earl Franklin Barbee; her loving son, Gene Barbee; two grandchildren, Earl Campbell Barbee of Edinburgh, Scotland, Tracey Yvonne; son-in-law Jeffery Dron; two greatgrandchildren, Tyler Alexander and Lily Clara Dron; siblings including two brothers, Roy E. Swinson of Bolivia, N.C., and Justus Lee Swinson of Supply, and four sisters Beulah Stallings of Huntersville, Pete Nance of Charlotte, Ethel and Howard Orrell of Churchland, Betty Hill of Lexington; one brother-in-law, Ray and Billie Barbee; one sister-in-law, Ola Mae Allen of Ila, Ga.; one uncle, Floyd (Uncle Buddy) Swinson of Wilmington; and 20 nieces and nephews. Her older sister, Elonora Sifford, preceded her in death. Service: The funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at Whitley's Funeral Home in Kannapolis conducted by Rev. Jon Casteel of Lane Street Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 14 from 7-9 p.m. Memorials: May be made to Lane Street Baptist Church, 2532 Lane St., Kannapolis, NC 28083; or Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Barbee. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
SALISBURY — Frank Haden Nance, 93, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center, Hospice Unit in Salisbury following a period of declining health. Born March 4, 1917, in Rowan County to the late James Henry and Jane Josie Nance, he was educated in Rowan County schools. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Frank served in World War II and was the recipient of three Bronze Stars. He retired from Cannon Mills after 40 years of service as a weaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Cecil Ray Deal; three brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Hazel Deal Nance; son Gene Nance of Salisbury; daughter Revonda Nance (Charles Lockert) of Salisbury; daughter-in-law Deanna Deal Upright (Jerry) of Salisbury; granddaughters Lori Ewart (Dean) of Salisbury and Jody Phillips (Mike) of Lexington; and seven greatgrandchildren. Visitation: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 14 at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15 at Organ Lutheran Church conducted by Revs. Terrell Long and Robert Yount, pastors. Interment to follow in church cemetery with military honors provided by the Rowan County Honor Guard. Memorials: May be made to Organ Lutheran Church, 1515 Organ Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28146; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Memorial/Honor Program, One St. Jude Place Bldg., P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com
SALISBURY — Martha Ann Brotherton Travis, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center after a short term illness. Born May 15, 1928, in Rowan County to the late James McCall and Thelma Corriher Brotherton, she grew up as a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Mount Ulla. Educated in Rowan County schools, she graduated from King's Secretary College in Charlotte. Martha retired from Holland Reality in Statesville, where she was an Accounting Secretary. She was very active at Trinity Oaks Retirement Center with numerous activities, especially with charity causes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otho W. Travis; brothers James McCall (Mack) Brotherton, Jr. and Troy Brotherton; and sister Laura Elaine Brotherton Fulcher. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove. Service: 1 p.m. Sunday, May 16 in the chapel of the funeral home conducted by Rev. Doug Hefner, pastor, Salem Lutheran Church. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville. Memorials: Flowers accepted with memorials going to Victory Junction Camp, 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com
KANNAPOLIS FROM 3A Construction has been delayed at the N.C. Research Campus and along the Kannapolis Parkway corridor, Legg said, impacting job creation and the tax base. His proposed budget “has been developed in extraordinarily tough economic times,” Legg wrote. “While we weather this current economic downturn, we must not lose focus of the incredibly bright future that awaits us.” Kannapolis had to cut $1.4 million from the current budget to avoid a shortfall. Legg estimates new revenue for next year at $170,000, “the lowest I’ve ever seen it,” he said. However, the city will retire $848,000 in debt service next year, including paying off Fire Station No. 1 and Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. “The timing could not have been better,” Legg said. That money acts as “new revenue,” he said. Legg’s budget includes $1 million for a special bond package to fund improvements at the N.C. Research Campus. The city would spend $1 million for debt service but earn back that amount from the sale of the bonds, he said. The current budget included $1 million for the bonds, but because they were never sold, the money was used in the general fund, Legg said. The potential bond sale hinges on support from the Cabarrus County commissioners, who also would need to set aside $1 million for debt service, and Legg’s attempts to have the bonds rated to at-
tract investors. To help replenish the city’s fund balance, Legg recommends selling the third and final tract of city property near Second Creek. The LandTrust for Central North Carolina is interested in purchasing the tract and has $1 million set aside, Legg said. Any sale may need to go through the upset bid process, he said. Proceeds from sales of the first two tracts will generate $2 million to replenish the fund balance, which dipped below 15 percent this year. Legg recommends increasing fire fees to total $20,000 in new revenue. Increases for services like fire inspection mostly would affect developers, he said. He also suggests spending $60,000 a year to lease more office space from Castle & Cooke, which owns most of downtown Kannapolis. The city, which incorporated in 1984, rents space for city offices and a police station from David Murdock, billionaire chairman of Dole Food Co. who owns Castle & Cooke and the Research Campus. Castle & Cooke has quoted the city $14 per square foot for 3,349 square feet of furnished space, “significantly less than their investment” in the space, Legg said, as well as $5 per square foot for a finished basement. The space, located next door to city offices at 230 Oak Ave., would hold the finance department, which now has employees working in the hallway, as well as document storage, Legg said. Council will discuss the budget and hold a public hearing June 14.
Alfonzo Mathis SALISBURY — Mr. Alfonzo Mathis, 69, who departed this life on Sunday, May 9, 2010, at his residence, was born to the late James and Juanita Allen Mathis in Jacksonville, Fla. on Oct. 3, 1940. He attended school in Jacksonville and was self-employed in the scrap metal business. He leaves memories to daughters Carol Ann Mathis (Austin) Ngulube of the home, Nina S. Mathis of Brooklyn, N.Y.; stepson Antoine Cherry of Salisbury; sister-in-law Tasha (Gene) Brotherton of Summerville, S.C.; brothers James (Helen) Mathis, Jr., and Ronald Mathis, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sister Josie Allen of Brooklyn, N.Y.; stepbrother James Johnson; stepsister Ella Kemp; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Service: Memorial service will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the home of his granddaughter, Ebony Cassell. Rowan Funeral Service is assisting the family.
Bruce Carl Snyder SALISBURY — Mr. Bruce Carl Snyder, 63, of Salisbury and Endicott, N.Y., passed away at his Salisbury residence Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Arrangements are incomplete with Evergreen Cremation Services of Salisbury.
Mrs. Myrtle Yates Jones Visitation: 6-8:00 PM Sunday Service: 12:30 PM Monday Rowan Christian Church
Mrs. Eva Beatrice Merrell 11:00 AM Friday Summersett Mem. Chapel ———
Mr. Hayden 'Monty' Campbell 4:00 PM Friday Graveside: City Memorial Visitation: 3-4:00 PM-Friday
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