NORTH CAROLINA Mrs. Margaret McDowell Earls, age 78, passed away on August 5, 2010 at Carillon Assisted Living in Lincolnton, NC. Private Graveside services will be held. A daughter of the late Jeter Elmer McDowel, Sr. and Margaret Esther Kirby McDowell, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Earls and brothers Elmer, Jr., George and Roy McDowell. She is survived by her sons, Stacy, David, and Rodney Earls; Grandsons, Brandon and Derrick; Sister, Tessie M. Hanley; Brother, Charlie McDowell and wife Gladys; Special nieces, Ann Roberts and Jeanine Carpenter; And several nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 107 N. Cedar Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL 36532