Life Member ~Noah "Mack" McKinney passes away

SALISBURY - Noah Robinson "Mac" McKinney, age 89, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1919, in Hyde County, the son of the late Xenia Selby McKinney and the late Julius T. McKinney. He attended Hyde County schools and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving during World War II.

Mr. McKinney worked for Schlitz Beer Distributors for 43 years as a driver and salesman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kincaid McKinney, on June 20, 2008, whom he married Nov. 15, 1947; brothers Vincent "Snooks" McKinney and Hyatt (Mac) McKinney; and sister Ruth Mann.

Survivors include his brothers, Earl McKinney and P.D. McKinney, both of Salisbury, and P.H. McKinney of Granite Quarry; sisters Emogene Carawan of Salisbury, Lois Fulp of Durham, Willie Testa of Auburn, N.Y., Eunice Dwiggings of Mocksville and Irene Hinson of Salisbury.

Service: A Graveside Service will be at 12 Noon Saturday at Rowan Memorial Park conducted by the Rev. Don Phillips with military graveside rites by Rowan County Honor Guard.

Visitation: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lyerly Funeral Home.Memorials: Rowan Regional Home Health and Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Elks Welcome new members ~ DD Jack King visit

We had a great meeting in August where we initiated 8 men and women into the BPOE .
Please see the newsletter for the names of these new Elks.

It also was the official visit of our west central district deputy Jack King (he's the one seated). He and his two assistants inspected the lodge, our books and other important aspects and gave us a very favorable report. Exalter Ruler Kevin Frey is first on the left.

Prior to the meeting a barbeque dinner was served. Following the hour and half meeting that began at 7:30, refreshments were served and all of our new Elks were welcomed into the Lodge.