Died, in Salisbury. N.C., April 23rd. after a lingering illness. MARIA LOUISA, daughter of late George L. BAKER, aged 18 years and 6 mos. Leaves an aged grandmother, widowed mother and brothers and sisters.
(2 June 1842 - "Watchman of the South". Submitted by Barb. Z)

Butler, Kenneth James
LANDIS - Lance Cpl. Kenneth James "Cowboy" Butler, 19, of the United States Marine Corps, was killed in action Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, by an Improvised Explosive Device while proudly serving our country in Iraq. The son of Rudy and Cynthia Holloway of Landis, he was the big brother of Lucas and Wesley Holloway of Landis and younger brother of Carl Butler and wife Nina of Rock Hill, S.C. A 2004 graduate of South Rowan High School, "Jay" loved the FFA, horses and bull riding at Stan Stegall 's. He worked a few months at McCabes Restaurant before joining the Marine Corps in July 2004. Trained at Parris Island, S.C., he was stationed at Camp Lejeune following recruit graduation. From there he went to Falluja, Iraq, where he served proudly as a machine gunner until he was killed in action. Survivors, in addition to his parents and siblings, include grandparents James and Bobbi Leopard, "Nana and Papa," of Harrisburg and Carlton and Cynthia Butler of Rock Hill, S.C.; several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other family members; and girlfriend of almost four years Sara Murphy of China Grove. Visitation : Visitation will be held 6-9 tonight at Whitley 's Funeral Home in Kannapolis. Service : 12:30 Wednesday at Whitley 's Funeral Home with the Rev. Fred Archer officiating, followed by a military burial at the National Cemetery in Salisbury. Memorials : In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the FFA at South Rowan High School through Wachovia Bank, 1501 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083. The family gives special thanks to Capt. Eric Jones of the United States Marine Corps for his help through this tough time.
(Source: Salisbury Post on November 1, 2005)