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Rose Marie Whitley
Oct 6, 2024
Rose Marie Whitley, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Rose was born June 4, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Joseph W Lyles and the late Lucille Love Lyles. She was also preceded in death by husband, Billy Lamar Whitley , Sr., son, Billy Lamar Whitley , Jr.
Rose was a...
Ernest Jackson Richardson
Oct 6, 2024
Ernest Jackson Richardson, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Accordius Health of Concord Nursing Home in Concord.
Ernest was born September 3, 1940 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Marvin Pierce Richardson and the late Hattie Mae Richardson.
He was also preceded in death by his brother Marvin Pierce Richardson, Jr.
Ernest, "Pop" as he was affectionately called...
Gary David Kiser
Oct 6, 2024
Gary David Kiser, 70, of Concord, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his home.
He was born November 2, 1953 in Hawaii to the late David Manuel Kiser and Geraldine Kiser Smith.
Gary enjoyed working and spending time with his two sons at their auto salvage and recycling businesses, City Salvage I, Inc. and Stanly Salvage as well as with his...
Lewis Joe Blackwelder
Oct 5, 2024
Lewis Joe Blackwelder was born April 26, 1943 in the family home in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Bronwyn Ann Maria (née Edwards) of Harrisburg, daughter Amanda Kim and son-in-law, Paul Shelton, of Austin, Texas; and sisters Elaine Miller, of Concord, North Carolina, Mae Pope, of Concord, North Carolina, and Martha...
Sandra Horton Holt
Oct 5, 2024
Sandra Horton Holt, 81, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Mrs. Holt was born on October 26, 1942, to the late Thurman and Wilma Harward Holt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Alexander Holt and brother, Mitchell Holt.
Sandra was a hairdresser...
Billy Lee Gray
Oct 4, 2024
Billy Lee Gray, 75, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.
Mr. Gray was born December 8, 1948 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Robert Walter Gray and the late Willie Gwendolyn Gray. He was also preceded in death by brother, Randy Gray.
A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm...
Glenda "Millie" Williams Roberson
Oct 4, 2024
Glenda (Millie) Williams Roberson, 87, of Cheraw, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Cheraw Healthcare, in Cheraw, SC.
Glenda was born August 25, 1937, in Wadesboro, North Carolina to the late Grady Williams and the late Mary Jane Williams.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Vernon (J. V.) Roberson Jr., son James Vernon (Jimmy) Roberson, sisters Carol...
Bernice Morrison McGee
Oct 4, 2024
Bernice Morrison McGee, 98, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at her home in Concord.
Bernice was born May 27, 1926 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Ira Wilson Morrison and the late Beulah Morrison.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Benjamin McGee; sister, Betty Jean Morrison; brother, Louis Wilson Morrison, Sr.; brother, Robert...
Elizabeth Ella Pressley
Oct 3, 2024
Elizabeth Ella Pressley, 73, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Mrs. Pressley was born on December 13, 1950, in Delaware, to the late York and Ella Mackinson Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also proceeded in death by a stepdaughter, Karen Pressley.
Elizabeth was a member of the Daughters...
Basil Manly Watkins, Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Basil Manly Watkins, Jr.
August 25, 1929-October 3, 2024
Basil M. Watkins, Jr., of Concord, NC, passed away in Salisbury, NC on October 3, 2024, at the age of 95. Born in Durham, NC, on August 25, 1929, to the late Basil M. Watkins, Sr., and Elizabeth China Watkins, Basil lived a full and meaningful life devoted to his family, his faith,...
Samuel Leo Kessler, Jr.
Oct 2, 2024
Samuel Leo Kessler, Jr., 67, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Sam was born November 9, 1956 in West Virginia to the late Samuel Leo Kessler, Sr. and the late Shirley Jean Millard Kessler.
Services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include son, Samuel Cruz (Cristal) Kessler; step-granddaughter, Annabelle Dumire; brothers,...
Michael David Artuso
Oct 1, 2024
Michael David Artuso, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Michael was born September 10, 1960 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Albert Ernest Artuso and Jean Artuso.
Mike graduated from LaSalle Senior High School, Niagara Falls, NY in 1978 and continued his education at Suny Brockport University where he graduated...
Matthew John Messina
Oct 1, 2024
Matthew John Messina passed away, at 34 years old, on October 1 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Matt was born on September 5, 1990 in Danbury, Connecticut, to John James Messina and Felicia Marie Messina. He has a brother, Michael Messina, and sister-in-law, Kimberly Messina. The family moved to North Carolina in 1995.
Matt spent the last 16 years of...
K'Daya Lin Fuller
Sep 29, 2024
K’Daya Lin Fuller, 47, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, due to a severe car accident. She was born on December 4. 1976, on Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA, to Charles Douglas Fuller and Lanice Leslie Rogers.
K’Daya graduated from Cordova Senior High School in Rancho Cordova, CA. She was...
Heidi Reneé Lookabill
Sep 29, 2024
Heidi Lookabill, 51, a cherished mother, Nana, and devoted wife, passed away on Sunday, September 29th 2024. Born on October 6th, 1972, in Winston- Salem, NC, Heidi lived a life filled with compassion, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved. Her kind heart and infectious laughter drew everyone in.
As a mother, she was devoted to her children, Kayla...
Arthur James Eberhardt
Sep 29, 2024
Arthur James Eberhardt, 90, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Wilson Medical Center in Wilson.
Mr. Eberhardt was born February 11, 1934, in Buffalo, New York to the late Joseph Eberhardt and the late Eleanor Gerspach Eberhardt.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Eberhardt.
Arthur was loved by his family and friends. He...
Gretchen Ann Elslager
Sep 28, 2024
Gretchen Ann Elslager, 78, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Gretchen was born April 18, 1946, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, to the late William Rhinehold Faulk and the late Nathel Lucille Faulk. She grew up in Clarion, PA where she met her husband, Thomas “Dick” Elslager.
Gretchen was a loving wife and mother, with a love for her family that...
Boyce Lance Austin
Sep 27, 2024
Boyce Lance Austin, 76, of Marshville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his beloved family.
Boyce was born at home on June 28, 1948, in Marshville, North Carolina to the late Mr. & Mrs. Homer David Austin. He was also preceded in death by wife, Joyce Thomas Austin; brothers: Allen Davis Austin, Teddy Michael Austin, and twin,...
Joshua Bruce Hinson
Sep 26, 2024
Joshua Bruce Hinson , 27, of Locust, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte.
Joshua Bruce was born March 1, 1997, in North Carolina to Michael Todd Hinson and the late Lisa Lathe.
Our beloved Joshua Bruce Hinson left as an angel on September 26, 2024. Joshua lived 27 beautiful years along with his family. Joshua...
Peggie Sue Hartsell
Sep 24, 2024
Peggie Sue Hartsell, 93, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Mrs. Hartsell was born July 27, 1931, in High Point, NC to the late Claude Franklin Hartsell and Dollie Robbins Hartsell. She was also preceded in death by husband, Marshall Hartsell in 2008; brother, James Edward Hartsell.
She and Marshall were married for...
Rose Marie Whitley
Oct 6, 2024
Rose Marie Whitley, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Rose was born June 4, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Joseph W Lyles and the late Lucille Love Lyles. She was also preceded in death by husband, Billy Lamar Whitley , Sr., son, Billy Lamar Whitley , Jr.
Rose was a...
Ernest Jackson Richardson
Oct 6, 2024
Ernest Jackson Richardson, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Accordius Health of Concord Nursing Home in Concord.
Ernest was born September 3, 1940 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Marvin Pierce Richardson and the late Hattie Mae Richardson.
He was also preceded in death by his brother Marvin Pierce Richardson, Jr.
Ernest, "Pop" as he was affectionately called...
Gary David Kiser
Oct 6, 2024
Gary David Kiser, 70, of Concord, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his home.
He was born November 2, 1953 in Hawaii to the late David Manuel Kiser and Geraldine Kiser Smith.
Gary enjoyed working and spending time with his two sons at their auto salvage and recycling businesses, City Salvage I, Inc. and Stanly Salvage as well as with his...
Lewis Joe Blackwelder
Oct 5, 2024
Lewis Joe Blackwelder was born April 26, 1943 in the family home in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Bronwyn Ann Maria (née Edwards) of Harrisburg, daughter Amanda Kim and son-in-law, Paul Shelton, of Austin, Texas; and sisters Elaine Miller, of Concord, North Carolina, Mae Pope, of Concord, North Carolina, and Martha...
Sandra Horton Holt
Oct 5, 2024
Sandra Horton Holt, 81, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Mrs. Holt was born on October 26, 1942, to the late Thurman and Wilma Harward Holt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Alexander Holt and brother, Mitchell Holt.
Sandra was a hairdresser...
Billy Lee Gray
Oct 4, 2024
Billy Lee Gray, 75, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 in Charlotte, NC.
Mr. Gray was born December 8, 1948 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Robert Walter Gray and the late Willie Gwendolyn Gray. He was also preceded in death by brother, Randy Gray.
A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00 pm...
Glenda "Millie" Williams Roberson
Oct 4, 2024
Glenda (Millie) Williams Roberson, 87, of Cheraw, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Cheraw Healthcare, in Cheraw, SC.
Glenda was born August 25, 1937, in Wadesboro, North Carolina to the late Grady Williams and the late Mary Jane Williams.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Vernon (J. V.) Roberson Jr., son James Vernon (Jimmy) Roberson, sisters Carol...
Bernice Morrison McGee
Oct 4, 2024
Bernice Morrison McGee, 98, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at her home in Concord.
Bernice was born May 27, 1926 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Ira Wilson Morrison and the late Beulah Morrison.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Benjamin McGee; sister, Betty Jean Morrison; brother, Louis Wilson Morrison, Sr.; brother, Robert...
Elizabeth Ella Pressley
Oct 3, 2024
Elizabeth Ella Pressley, 73, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Mrs. Pressley was born on December 13, 1950, in Delaware, to the late York and Ella Mackinson Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also proceeded in death by a stepdaughter, Karen Pressley.
Elizabeth was a member of the Daughters...
Basil Manly Watkins, Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Basil Manly Watkins, Jr.
August 25, 1929-October 3, 2024
Basil M. Watkins, Jr., of Concord, NC, passed away in Salisbury, NC on October 3, 2024, at the age of 95. Born in Durham, NC, on August 25, 1929, to the late Basil M. Watkins, Sr., and Elizabeth China Watkins, Basil lived a full and meaningful life devoted to his family, his faith,...
Samuel Leo Kessler, Jr.
Oct 2, 2024
Samuel Leo Kessler, Jr., 67, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Sam was born November 9, 1956 in West Virginia to the late Samuel Leo Kessler, Sr. and the late Shirley Jean Millard Kessler.
Services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include son, Samuel Cruz (Cristal) Kessler; step-granddaughter, Annabelle Dumire; brothers,...
Michael David Artuso
Oct 1, 2024
Michael David Artuso, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Michael was born September 10, 1960 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Albert Ernest Artuso and Jean Artuso.
Mike graduated from LaSalle Senior High School, Niagara Falls, NY in 1978 and continued his education at Suny Brockport University where he graduated...
Matthew John Messina
Oct 1, 2024
Matthew John Messina passed away, at 34 years old, on October 1 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Matt was born on September 5, 1990 in Danbury, Connecticut, to John James Messina and Felicia Marie Messina. He has a brother, Michael Messina, and sister-in-law, Kimberly Messina. The family moved to North Carolina in 1995.
Matt spent the last 16 years of...
K'Daya Lin Fuller
Sep 29, 2024
K’Daya Lin Fuller, 47, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, due to a severe car accident. She was born on December 4. 1976, on Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA, to Charles Douglas Fuller and Lanice Leslie Rogers.
K’Daya graduated from Cordova Senior High School in Rancho Cordova, CA. She was...
Heidi Reneé Lookabill
Sep 29, 2024
Heidi Lookabill, 51, a cherished mother, Nana, and devoted wife, passed away on Sunday, September 29th 2024. Born on October 6th, 1972, in Winston- Salem, NC, Heidi lived a life filled with compassion, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved. Her kind heart and infectious laughter drew everyone in.
As a mother, she was devoted to her children, Kayla...
Arthur James Eberhardt
Sep 29, 2024
Arthur James Eberhardt, 90, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Wilson Medical Center in Wilson.
Mr. Eberhardt was born February 11, 1934, in Buffalo, New York to the late Joseph Eberhardt and the late Eleanor Gerspach Eberhardt.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Eberhardt.
Arthur was loved by his family and friends. He...
Gretchen Ann Elslager
Sep 28, 2024
Gretchen Ann Elslager, 78, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Gretchen was born April 18, 1946, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, to the late William Rhinehold Faulk and the late Nathel Lucille Faulk. She grew up in Clarion, PA where she met her husband, Thomas “Dick” Elslager.
Gretchen was a loving wife and mother, with a love for her family that...
Boyce Lance Austin
Sep 27, 2024
Boyce Lance Austin, 76, of Marshville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his beloved family.
Boyce was born at home on June 28, 1948, in Marshville, North Carolina to the late Mr. & Mrs. Homer David Austin. He was also preceded in death by wife, Joyce Thomas Austin; brothers: Allen Davis Austin, Teddy Michael Austin, and twin,...
Joshua Bruce Hinson
Sep 26, 2024
Joshua Bruce Hinson , 27, of Locust, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte.
Joshua Bruce was born March 1, 1997, in North Carolina to Michael Todd Hinson and the late Lisa Lathe.
Our beloved Joshua Bruce Hinson left as an angel on September 26, 2024. Joshua lived 27 beautiful years along with his family. Joshua...
Peggie Sue Hartsell
Sep 24, 2024
Peggie Sue Hartsell, 93, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Mrs. Hartsell was born July 27, 1931, in High Point, NC to the late Claude Franklin Hartsell and Dollie Robbins Hartsell. She was also preceded in death by husband, Marshall Hartsell in 2008; brother, James Edward Hartsell.
She and Marshall were married for...
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