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Man extradited from Georgia to Elizabethton on theft charges

February 22, 2012 in Legal / Crime

By: TriCities Staff | TriCities.com
Published: February 22, 2012

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. –

In August 2010 the Elizabethton Police Department began an investigation into multiple counts of theft which originated at a business located in Elizabethton.

Sammy Mullis, 51, was selling granite countertops out of a business located at 1742 West Elk Ave. The investigation revealed that Mullis did take money from at least three different customers for the purchase and installation of granite countertops. Mullis failed to provide the product or services. He left the area and could not be located after being featured in local television programs and newspaper articles.

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James Edgar McBride, Jr.

February 19, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Mr. McBride, 87, died October 17, 2011 at his home.

Jim was born in Ocala, FL on July 19, 1924 to the late James Sr. and Bartha McBride. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and John McBride; sisters, Dorothy Moore and Betty Simpson.

Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at Heritage Funeral Home, Indian Trail Chapel on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 1:00P.M. The family will begin to receive friends at noon. Burial will follow with full military honors at Sharon Memorial Park.

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Charles Buren Mullis

February 19, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

MOUNT HOLLY – Charles Buren Mullis, 88, of 421 Copeland Park, died Monday, February 21, 2011.

He was born in Gaston County son of the late Jessie Monroe Mullis and Laura Jane Auten Mullis.

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Norma Faye Mullis

February 19, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Born: 09/24/1948
Died: 01/05/2012
Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Saturday, January 7, 2012
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Sunday, January 8, 2012
Interment: Wells Cemetery – Gausdale, Kentucky

Norma Faye Mullis of Barbourville, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at her home. She was 63 years, 3 months, and 12 days of age. She was born on September 24, 1948 in Whitley County, Kentucky to Dorothy Marie Mullis and the late Arnold Mullis.

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Police: Man cuts, threatens Salisbury bartender

February 19, 2012 in Legal / Crime

Published Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:00 PM

By Nathan Hardin

SALISBURY — A Richfield man was arrested Thursday after officers said he attempted to kill a bartender with a box cutter.

According to Salisbury Police, 48-year-old Jeffrey Lynn Mullis approached Benchwarmer’s bartender Doug Lyerly as he was exiting the pub’s bathroom.

Mullis began threatening Lyerly, the report said, and as Lyerly attempted to go around Mullis, Lyerly realized Mullis had cut him in the leg with a blue box cutter.

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Valora Olsen

February 19, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

March 4, 1918-Feb. 9, 2012

MARSHALL – A memorial service for Valora Olsen, 93, of Marshall will be held at a later date.

She died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at the Minneota Manor Nursing Home.

She was born March 4, 1918, in Lyon County to Clarence and Junia (Mullis) Giles. She lived in the country near Balaton. She received her education in country schools, Balaton Public and Marshall Public Schools. On Oct. 5, 1935, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Olsen. They made their home in Balaton, Tracy and Marshall.

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Mary Ellen Dickerson

February 19, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Mary Mercer Dickerson, of Covington, GA and formerly of Ashford, died in Georgia on Thursday, February 16, 2012. She was 81.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Byrd Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Robert Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Ashford City Cemetery with Byrd Funeral Home on West Main Street directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday prior to service time.

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Mattie Mullis Williams

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Mrs. Mattie Mullis Williams, 77, a resident of Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Monroe and formerly of Kannapolis, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at the nursing center.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 22, 2002, at Mills Chapel Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Rom Kerley, Elder Joe Helms and Elder Larry Austin officiating. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.

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Donald Ray “Bob” Coxey

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Mr. Donald Ray “Bob” Coxey, 66, of 2122 Bertha Street, Kannapolis, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at NorthEast Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2003, at Victory Temple in Concord. Interment with full military honors will be conducted at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. The Rev. Gary Posey and the Rev. Joe Rahme will officiate.

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Irene Sweatt Mullis

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Mrs. Irene Sweatt Mullis, 87, formerly of South East Avenue, Kannapolis, died Sunday, July 4, 2004, at NorthEast Medical Center.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Robert D. Howard will officiate. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Lady’s Funeral Home.

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Dorothy Sue Fritz Thomas

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Dorothy Sue Fritz Thomas, 63, of Theodore Lane, Salisbury, died Saturday, March 26, 2005, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, following a sudden illness.

A memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Sam Crisp will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday at Lady’s Funeral Home.

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Betty Fritz Wilson

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Betty Fritz Wilson, 66, of 1230 Dial Street, Kannapolis, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at NorthEast Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Kannapolis West A Church of God. The Rev. Sam Crisp will officiate. Entombment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. At other times they will be at the residence.

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Carl Eugene Ross

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Mr. Carl Eugene Ross 67, of 737 Gaylan Court, died Friday Dec. 22, 2006. He was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday, December 29, 2006, at Solid Rock Worship Center in Kannapolis. The Rev. Raymond Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service.

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Katie Braswell

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Mrs. Katie Smith Braswell, 85, of Clay Street, Kannapolis, died Wednesday, January 30, 2008, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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Lorene Hoffman Faggart

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Mrs. Lorene Hoffman Faggart, age 88, of Phaniels Church Road, died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Liberty Commons, Salisbury.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Faggart will be conducted in Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church, Saturday at 3:00 pm. The Rev. Robert C. Silber will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 until 2:45 p.m. Saturday prior to the service.

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Barbara Mullis Sechler Rock

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Barbara Mullis Sechler Rock, 71, of Turner Drive, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at her home.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rock will be Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 12 noon in Parkwood Baptist Church. The Rev. Bo Sherrill and Rev. Michael Water will officiate. Burial will follow in the Solid Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Martha Lee Mullis

February 14, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Ms. Martha Lee Mullis, 68, of 4244 Sunrise Drive in Kannapolis passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at CMC-NorthEast Medical Center.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Sarah Jean Tucker and Rev. Bobby Sutherland will officiate. Burial will follow in the Solid Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8:00 pm at Lady’s Funeral Home.

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Barbara Davis

February 13, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

December 2, 1930 – February 11, 2012

Barbara M. Waters Davis, 81, of Jacksonville, passed away on February 11, 2012 surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara is preceded by her parents Simon and Hattie Mullis Waters; husband of 34 years, Reginald Davis.

Barbara is survived by her daughters; Carol Kienlen and husband Jim and Gina Archer. Sisters; Diane Nail and Jenell Taylor; grandchildren; Angela “Boo” Rix, Clinton “Buddy” Rix, and Melissa “Booger” Archer and numerous much loved nieces and nephews.

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Timothy Wayne Mullis

February 13, 2012 in Obituaries / Deaths

Timothy Wayne Mullis, 48, of Lizella, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Graveside services will be at 2:00PM on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Macon Memorial Park with the Reverend Jimmy Woods officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, 5962 Zebulon Road #359, Macon, Georgia 31210.

Mr. Mullis was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman.

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Lakeland man shot and killed

February 12, 2012 in Legal / Crime

May 3, 2008

Lakeland — Wayne Mullis woke up to a sound no one wants to hear. “Around 5:15 AM I heard three gun shots. It was a bam, bam. Waited a couple of seconds and another shot, bam.”

One of those bullets hit 49-year-old Robert Lee Williams in the chest and killed him as he was riding his bicycle on 6th Street. Officers say that Williams was shot at intersection of 6th Street and Talley Avenue as he rode his bike.

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