Mamie Louise Ross Stroup Obit

JUNE 15, 1920 - MARCH 24, 2010

CHERRYVILLE - Mrs. Mamie Louise Stroup, 89, of 355 Sperling Road, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.She was born on June 15, 1920, in Cleveland County, a daughter of the late Evans and Amanda Connor Ross. Mrs. Stroup was a member of Waco Baptist Church. She retired from Leslie Fay, formerly employed by Cleveland County Schools at Waco and was a health care provider.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Lee Stroup.Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Paul Shull of Cherryville; sisters, Bessie Anderson and Cella Falls, both of Kings Mountain; and a number of nieces and nephews.Funeral: Friday, March 26, 4 p.m., Carpenter's Funeral HomeOfficiated by: The Rev. Leonard BumgardnerVisitation: The family will receive friends Friday, 2 to 3:45 p.m., before the service, at the funeral and other times at the home.Burial: Capernaum CemeteryMemorials: Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 Funeral home: Carpenter's Funeral HomeOnline condolences: www.carpentersfuneralhome.net

Lula Beam Mauney, Age 106

Lula Beam Mauney, age 106 and 11 months, a resident of 134 Mauney Avenue, Cherryville North Carolina, died March 1, 2010. She was born March 18, 1903, the daughter of Wiley I. Beam and Margaret Emaline Stroup Beam.

Lula was the last surviving grandchild of Joseph Jason "J.J." Stroup, prominent Cherryville landowner and veteran of the U.S. Civil War.

Lula was most likely the last surviving fourth generation descendent of Johann Jacob Straub [STROUP] 1733 immigrant from Grossgartach, Wurttemberg (now Germany).

Lula was married to Floyd Lee Mauney for 54 years until his death in 1973. For over 80 years, she made her home and raised her family in the original house built by her husband, south of Cherryville. Lula was a life-long member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she was active in the 3-4 year old "Beginner" group for 40 years and was a member of the Woman's Missionary Union.

Lula was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Ruth E Mauney and son Harold H. Mauney Sr.

She is survived by her children Robert L. Mauney, Marie B. Mauney Nestlerode, Joel B. Mauney and Ray D. Mauney.

[Note: I had the pleasure to meet and visit with Lula on two occasions in the years just prior to her death. She shared with me a "host" of memories of the Stroup family of South Cherryville --- of years long gone by. Lula Beam Mauney will be missed by all.]

Sid Stroupe

Durham, North Carolina

OBIT: Cuthberta J. “Bert” Stroup

Cuthberta J. “Bert” Stroup, age 92, of New Bethlehem, PA, died, Monday, February 15, 2010 at her home.
She was born February 7, 1918, in Milton, PA to Walter C. and Phyllis (Mathews) Long.
Mrs. Stroup attended the Concord Presbyterian Church. After graduating from the Dayton Vocational School in 1935, she received her Registered Nursing degree from St. Catherine’s Hospital of East Chicago, Indiana in 1939. She then worked as an industrial registered nurse with various industrial businesses in the Calumet Region of Indiana for 35 years. After her retirement and returning back to New Bethlehem, PA in 1976, she was a health screening nurse for 9 years with the Area Agency on Aging in Armstrong County. Also along with her late husband, she was the owner and operator of Creek Bend Camp Ground of Mahoning Dam from 1970 to 1997. Cuthberta was a member of the Alumni of St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, IN. She served on the advisory board of Armstrong County Area Agency of Aging, and was a representative for Armstrong County serving southwestern, PA. Cuthberta also served on district council Area Agency of Aging. She also served as an officer and participated at the Marshall House in Dayton. She enjoyed traveling worldwide and home gardening. Cuthberta just happily celebrated her 92nd birthday surrounded by her family and friends.
She is survived by her two sons, Douglas L. McCrea and wife Lynn, and Richard S. McCrea and wife Beth, all of New Bethlehem, PA; one daughter, Phillis Denise Israel and husband Mark of Barringron Hills, IL; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Linda K. Koleck of Ford City, PA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Brady L. Stroup whom she married on September 16, 1961 and who died March 1, 1998; three brothers, Bernard M. Long, Walter C. Long, and Richard E. Long; and a sister, R. Jean McQuide.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 PM on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at the Bauer-Bly Funeral Home, 125 E. Main Street, Dayton, PA.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM at Milton Church, 1957 Dayton Road, Dayton, PA, on Thursday, February 18, 2010, with Rev. David D. Murphy officiating.
Interment will follow at Milton Cemetery, Wayne Twp., Armstrong Co., PA.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Salvation Army, 205 S Jefferson Street, Kittanning, PA 16201, or the Marshall House, PO Box 447, Dayton, PA 16222.
To send an online condolence visit: http://www.bauer-bly.com/

Mildred Oneda (Stroupe) Hipp Obit

Mildred Oneda (Stroupe) Hipp CHARLOTTE - Mildred Oneda Stroupe Hipp, 89, passed away Jan. 29, 2010 at her residence.
A native of Gaston county, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Anderson and Birdie Iona Keever Stroup.
Mrs. Hipp was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church and a former member of Alexis Baptist Church. She was the owner/operator of Hipp's Day Nursery in Charlotte for 21 years before retiring to Florida with her husband.
She is survived by her daughter, Martha Daniel and husband, Mike of Charlotte; daughter-in-law, Brenda Hipp of Thomasville; grandchildren, Brian Hipp and wife, Courtney of Rock Hill, SC, Jennifer Leahy and husband, Tim of Lexington; great grandchildren, Olivia Hipp, Cameron Hipp, Brenna Leahy, Katie Leahy; sisters-in-law, Louise Hipp Groner, Ruby Hipp, Mary Stroupe; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Wilton Lafayette Hipp; son, Dennis Hipp; brothers and sisters, Ralph Stroupe, Virginia Kiser, Coy Stroupe, Roy Stroupe, Jack Stroupe and Margie Mauney.
A funeral service will be held noon Monday at Alexis Baptist Church.
Interment will be after the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Alexis Baptist Church, 118 Alexis Church Rd, Alexis, NC 28006 or Durham Memorial Baptist Church, 1601 Toddville Road, Charlotte, NC 28214. Condolences may be made online at http://www.carothersfuneralhomestanely.com/ : click on obituaries.
Carothers Funeral Home, Stanley, is serving Mrs. Hipp's family.

Martha all our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Mike and Sid

Lois Emma Stroupe "Diane" Smith Obit

NEWTON - Lois Emma "Diane" Stroupe Smith, 61, of Hedrick Street, Newton, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, at Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley. She was born July 12, 1948, to the late Howard Columbus and Pearlie Mae Paysour Stroupe. Diane worked for many years with Sigmon & Sigmon Attorneys at Law, Rebecca Englefield Attorney at Law and at the district attorney's office as an administrative assistant. She was an administrator for the REPAY program, a Meals on Wheels volunteer and worked as a receptionist at Abernathy Laurels. Survivors include a sister, Joanne Stroupe Lutz and husband, John Jr., of Conover; three brothers, Herman Clarence and wife, Lacy Stroupe, of Crouse and R. Dean Stroupe and Dennis "D.A." and wife, Vivian Stroupe, all of Lincolnton; a half brother, George and wife, Sally Paysour, of Kings Mountain; numerous nieces and nephews; and her puppies, Barkley and Ashey. Two brothers, Lewis Stroupe and Billy Stroupe, preceded her in death. A celebration of Diane's life will be held at Spirit Place at Abernathy Laurels, 102 Leonard Ave., Newton, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, with Chaplain Larry Bolick officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to The Humane Society of Catawba County, P.O. Box 63, Hickory N.C. 28603 and Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton N.C. 28658. Condolence messages may be sent to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Smith family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Newton.

Stroups Settle Cherryville North Carolina

After much time and effort, we've located the original deed of land sale that establishes the Stroup family in western Lincoln (now Gaston) County, near current day Cherryville, North Carolina.

1814, Daniel Stroup [1779-1824], son of Jacob Stroup, sells his 100 acre homestead near Alexis North Carolina and subsequently purchases 140 acres, approximately 10 miles west of Alexis, near current day Cherryville, North Carolina. Source: Deed of Sale, Joshua Morrison to Daniel Stroup, Gaston County NC Deeds, Book 28, page 369.

Upon his untimely death at age 45, Daniel bequeathed the 140 acres to his wife and children. Several years later, Christopher "Christy" Stroup, Daniel's second son, purchased the rights to the 140 acres from his siblings.

Another son of immigrant Jacob Stroup, John Stroup [1779-1824], left the Stroup Homestead near Alexis around the same time as Daniel and relocated to western Lincoln County - southeast of present-day Cherryville. We're still searching for that Deed.

Lawrence Loy Stroupe Jr. Obit

Lawrence Loy Stroupe, Jr. Mr. Stroupe, 84, of Charlotte, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital, Main. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 7, in Sharon Memorial Park. His family will receive friends at the family home following the service. Born April 22, 1925, in Charlotte, a son of the late Lawrence Loy Stroupe, Sr. and Mary Ware Stroupe, he was preceded in death by his wife, 'Miss Katie', on July 25, 2002. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, James D. and Jerry Ware Stroupe. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa 'Tess' Cook and her husband, Steve, of Charlotte and Lisa K. Stroupe of Concord, NC; one son, Lawrence L. Stroupe, III and his wife, Darlene, of Mint Hill; two granddaughters, Jennifer Teague and her husband, Luke, of Harrisburg and Caroline Cook and her husband, Adam Frers of Charlotte; two grandsons, Eric and Daniel Stroupe; and three great-grandchildren, Cameron, Finley Kate and Carter Teague. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Arthritis Services, 500 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Mr. Stroupe's family is being served by Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service. Visit www.wilsonfuneralservices.com for on-line condolences.