Samuel I. Gamble

WESLEY CHAPEL - Samuel Isaac Gamble, infant son of Jason and Paige Gamble, died Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at First Baptist Church Indian Trail.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his brother Luke; sister, Emma; paternal grandparents, Donnie and Judy Gamble of Waxhaw and Dave and Margie Berry of Wesley Chapel.

Online condolences may be made at www.goodshepherdfuneralhome.net.

Good Shepherd Funeral Home, Indian Trail, is serving the family of Isaac.

Memorials may be made to: First Bapist Church of the Islands Building Fund 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Savannah, Georgia 31410

Dollie E. Giley

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Dollie Etta Gilley, 97, of 2100 Sherwood Drive, Johnson City, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009.

Services will be Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 11 a.m.

She was a native of Hampton but had lived most of her life in the Johnson City area.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley and Venia Troutman Crowder; her husband, Frank Gilley in 1974; four siblings, Mildred Helton, Robert Crowder and an infant brother and sister. Dollie was a longtime member of the University Parkway Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School Class. She also belonged to the Johnson City Senior Citizens.

Survivors include: her sister, Barbara Brooks of Monroe, NC; a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Nancy Crowder of Johnson City; several special nephews and nieces.

Services will be Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 11 a.m.

There is no public visitation. There will be a procession leaving the Morris – Baker Funeral Home at 10:45 a.m.

Online condolences are available at www.morrisbaker.com.

Morris – Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601 or (423) 282-1521 is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas E. Hall

CHARLOTTE - On Tuesday, September 8, 2009, we lost one of the last true Gentlemen.

Thomas Edmund Hall, 95, born in New Haven,Connecticut on February 28, 1914, was the son of the late Harry and Martha Florence Shipman Hall.

Mr. Hall was the curator for the Museum of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in New Haven, CT for thirty-two years and an avid historian. In 1989, he and his wife moved to Monroe, NC and in 1997 to Aldersgate, a United Methodist Retirement Community in Charlotte, NC.

At Aldersgate, Tom nurtured new friendships and shared his knowledge with many who are thankful to have known him.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife Odell Aldridge Hall and his sister, Harriett Kaufman of Wallingford, CT. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. in the Gordon Funeral Chapel,. Burial will follow in Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Monroe, NC.

Surviving are his son, Warren Aldridge Hall and wife Carolyn of Gastonia, NC; Sister-in-Law, Ruby Winchester of Charlotte; many nieces and nephews among them Jack Kirschner and wife, Martha of North Haven, CT and Tom Aldridge and wife, Anthea of Monroe, NC. Mr. Hall is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215-3220.

Online condolences may be made towww.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral & Cremation Service is caring for the Hall family.

PAID OBITUARY

Rommie Harold Montgomery

MONROE - Mr. Rommie Harold Montgomery, age 70 passed away September 10, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main in Charlotte, NC after a lengthy illness.

He was born April 14, 1939 in Union County, NC, the son of the late Mr. Manes Lee Montgomery and the late Mrs. Edith Moser Montgomery.

Harold graduated from Monroe High School in 1957. He attended Western Carolina University and earned his degree in business from Kings College in Charlotte. After graduating college, he made a career in the consumer finance business. He served both as a branch manager and supervisor of North and South Carolina offices. Through assisting the people of Union County with their financial needs, Harold made many friends.

Harold had a great passion for gospel music. He had a pure tenor voice that God used to bless many through concerts, church services, weddings, and funerals. Harold started singing when he met his wife Ronda. They started a trio. Later, the Revelaires was formed and he sang with them for many years. They traveled many states singing, doing TV and radio work. After leaving the Revelaires, he formed his family group, “The Montgomery Family”. He, his wife, and two daughters. What began by singing in their home church grew to singing all over the eastern United States, and several trips into Canada. Later, a son-in-law and two grandchildren would also be a part of the family music ministry. These were his favorite times. Harold was a huge fan of Duke Basketball. He enjoyed this season and enjoyed the camaraderie of his opponent Carolina fans. Harold was always active in his church. He served on various committees, as a deacon, and in the music ministry. He currently serves as a faithful member and honorary deacon of Lee Park Baptist Church in Monroe.

Mr. Montgomery is survived by his wife of 48 years: Ronda Boswell Montgomery of the home; two daughters: Robin Stegall and husband John of Garner, NC and Lisa Simpson and husband Jeff of Monroe, NC; two grandchildren: Morgan Simpson and Elliott Simpson, both of Monroe, NC.

The family will receive friends and relatives for visitation Saturday September 12, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Lee Park Baptist Church, 2505 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, NC.

Funeral services to celebrate Harold’s life and homegoing will be 2:00 PM Sunday September 13, 2009 at Lee Park Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Chris Justice, Rev. Mike Whitson, and Rev. Ed Thompson with burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial be made to the Lee Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 Tomberlin Road, Monroe, NC 28112.

Harold was so loved by his family and friends. He touched many lives, and will be greatly missed here on this earth. But heaven has a new voice in the choir. Harold would rather have Jesus than anything this world affords, and got his wish.

McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service of Monroe is serving the family of Mr. Montgomery.

PAID OBITUARY

Rita M. Parker

WAXHAW - Rita McManus Parker, 52, died Friday, September 11, 2009.

Funeral services will be Monday, September 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM at Waxhaw Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Waxhaw City Cemetery.

She was born July 23, 1957 in Union County, daughter of the late Harry Lee and Frances Watts McManus.

Survivors include her sister, Deborah McManus of Monroe; brothers Harry Lee McManus, Jr. of Waxhaw and Timothy A. McManus of Waxhaw; step-mother Doris G. McManus of Waxhaw; half-brother Graham McManus of Waxhaw; and six nephews.

The family will greet visitors Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 6 – 8 p.m. in Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for the Parker family.