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Bruce Mills Ranson
Aug 26, 2023
Bruce "Buck" Mills Ranson, 99, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Buck was born August 6, 1924 in Huntersville, North Carolina to the late Bruce McLaughlin Ranson and the late Ellen Ranson.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ranson (of 50 years), daughter, Jean Ranson Ramsey, brother, Joe Wallace Ranson, sister, Sarah Eunice Ranson,...
Walter F. Howie, Jr.
Aug 24, 2023
Walter Franklin “Frank” Howie, Jr., 98, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. Frank was born August 28, 1924, in Harrisburg, NC, to the late Walter Franklin Howie, Sr. and the late Barbara Elizabeth Hunter Howie. As a young man, he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country aboard the Battleship USS Missouri. ...
Andrew James Marlow
Aug 23, 2023
Andrew James Marlow, 34, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Drew was born December 6, 1988 in Concord, North Carolina to James Trent Marlow and Angela Annette Ross. He was preceded in death by his pawpaw Larry Marlow of Concord, NC, and grandfather Clyde Ross of Kannapolis, NC.
Drew was a truck driver, champion bass fisherman, and...
Bobby Baxter Allman
Aug 23, 2023
Bobby Baxter Allman, 76, of Gold Hill, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Bobby was born on December 30, 1946, in Cabarrus County to the late Robert and Rachel Allman. He was also preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Jessica Cochran.
Bobby was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served honorably and received medals...
Mary Kaye Huneycutt
Aug 23, 2023
Mary Kaye Huneycutt, 86, of Stanfield, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Kaye was born August 25, 1936 in Salisbury, North Carolina. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Selma and Harry Rouse.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, at Indian Hill Presbyterian Church, located...
Denise Michelle Johnson
Aug 21, 2023
Denise Michelle Johnson, 61, of Gold Hill, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.
Denise was born November 14, 1961, in Ohio to the late George "Russ" Anderson and the late Margaret "Peggy" Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Johnson.
Denise enjoyed rehabilitating squirrels, earning her the nickname "Squirrel". She also enjoyed spending time with her...
Roy Lee Hall
Aug 20, 2023
Roy Lee Hall, 66, of Gold Hill, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
Roy was born September 6, 1956 in North Carolina to the late Perry Lee Hall and the late Agnes Geneva Almond Hall. He was also preceded in death by brother, Sammy Eugene Hall.
The family will receive friends on Friday,...
David Timothy Hartsell
Aug 20, 2023
David Timothy Hartsell, 68, of Stanfield, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.
David was born June 20, 1955 in Albemarle to the late Philas and Gatha Hartsell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Christy.
David enjoyed working for Hyatt Landscaping for 22 years. He was very mechanically talented and could operate any piece of equipment. David...
Tony Reece Smith
Aug 19, 2023
Tony "Pop" Reece Smith, 66, of Locust, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was born July 26, 1957 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Ransom Reece Smith and the late Ruby Arleen Smith.
Tony was a very simple man, who had a love for many things in life, but...
Katherine Carol Snuggs
Aug 18, 2023
Katherine Carol Snuggs, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Kay was born February 12, 1936 in North Carolina to the late Giles Willard Snuggs and the late Katherine Hornbuckle Snuggs.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2pm in Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel, officiated by...
Julia Ann Carpenter
Aug 17, 2023
Daughter of Raymond and Rosa Poplin;
Beloved wife of Harvey Gene Carpenter;
Proud mother of Sidney Gene and Jimmy Sherrill Carpenter;
Welcoming mother-in-law of Mary T Tonelli and Janie Carpenter;
Blessed "MamaC" to seven grandchildren, their spouses and her great grandchildren:
Erin and Rob Sanders: River and Charleston
Christopher and Hilary Carpenter: Addyson
Julia Carpenter
Kyle and Maria Carpenter:...
Mary Frances Long
Aug 17, 2023
Mary Frances Long, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Mary was born October 14, 1931, in North Carolina to the late David Hovis Trull and the late Berta Ellison Trull. She was also preceded in death by husband, Joe Edward Long; sister, Geraldine Barnes; brother, JD Trull; sister, Betty Swaringen; and son, Freddie...
Robert "Bob" James Frohreich
Aug 17, 2023
Robert (Bob) James Frohreich of Mt. Gilead North Carolina passed away Thursday August 17, 2023.
Born April 10, 1945, in Staten Island, New York, Bob was an only child who grew up in Three Bridges, New Jersey with his parents August (Gus) and Marjory Frohreich.
Bob held an MS in Physics from Stephens Institute and worked as a software engineer...
Linda F. James
Aug 17, 2023
Linda Faye James, 74, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
Linda was born July 3, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Thomas Wayne Blanchette and Georgia Faye Blanchette. She was also preceded in death by husband, Harvey Walter James, Jr., and daughter, Tammy Faye May.
Linda enjoyed gardening, helping on...
William Arthur Simpler
Aug 16, 2023
William Arthur Simpler, 53 years of age, of Albemarle NC, changed his residence to Heaven surrounded by family on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at Glen A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
He was born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1969 in Belfast, Maine to Harry Hickman Simpler and Marie Smith Simpler, who both preceded him in death.
William worked as...
Sharon Leah Davis Ellison
Aug 16, 2023
Sharon Leah Davis Ellison, 93 years of age, of Concord, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, passed awayWednesday, August 16, 2023.
Sharon was born December 5, 1929 in Copen, Braxton County, WV to the late Casto Dale and Ethel MDavis.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gerald and Oris Davis; her sisters Veda Perkins Hill, ElmaBarnett and Wilma Hollister.
Survivors...
Matthew Todd Forsythe
Aug 13, 2023
Matthew Todd Forsythe 49, of Concord, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his residence in Concord.Matt loved the Civil War, he was an avid reader of history and loved touring Civil War Battle Fields especially with his Mom. He loved animals and if he could rescue them all he would.
Matthew Forsythe was born May 27, 1974 in...
Emil Frederick "Fred" Madorin
Aug 12, 2023
Emil Frederick “Fred” Madorin, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Madorin was born July 18, 1936, in Adair, Missouri to the late Emil Frederick Madorin Sr. and the late Helen McCollam Madorin.
He was also preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Madorin.
Fred spent his career in the...
John Michael Brooks
Aug 12, 2023
John Michael Brooks, 75, of Oakboro, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Anson Health and Rehabilitation in Wadesboro.
John was born February 9, 1948 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late John Doss Brooks and the late Pansy Marie Brooks.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
John was a wonderful husband of 39 years to his...
Treva C. Chrisco
Aug 11, 2023
Treva Jane Cox Chrisco, 98 years of age, of Stanfield, formerly of Randolph County, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at Autumn Care Marshville.
Mrs. Chrisco was born September 25, 1924 in Erect, NC, to the late Robert and Mae Cox. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, J.D. "Bo" Chrisco; brother, June Cox;...
Bruce Mills Ranson
Aug 26, 2023
Bruce "Buck" Mills Ranson, 99, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Buck was born August 6, 1924 in Huntersville, North Carolina to the late Bruce McLaughlin Ranson and the late Ellen Ranson.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ranson (of 50 years), daughter, Jean Ranson Ramsey, brother, Joe Wallace Ranson, sister, Sarah Eunice Ranson,...
Walter F. Howie, Jr.
Aug 24, 2023
Walter Franklin “Frank” Howie, Jr., 98, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. Frank was born August 28, 1924, in Harrisburg, NC, to the late Walter Franklin Howie, Sr. and the late Barbara Elizabeth Hunter Howie. As a young man, he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country aboard the Battleship USS Missouri. ...
Andrew James Marlow
Aug 23, 2023
Andrew James Marlow, 34, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Drew was born December 6, 1988 in Concord, North Carolina to James Trent Marlow and Angela Annette Ross. He was preceded in death by his pawpaw Larry Marlow of Concord, NC, and grandfather Clyde Ross of Kannapolis, NC.
Drew was a truck driver, champion bass fisherman, and...
Bobby Baxter Allman
Aug 23, 2023
Bobby Baxter Allman, 76, of Gold Hill, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Bobby was born on December 30, 1946, in Cabarrus County to the late Robert and Rachel Allman. He was also preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Jessica Cochran.
Bobby was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served honorably and received medals...
Mary Kaye Huneycutt
Aug 23, 2023
Mary Kaye Huneycutt, 86, of Stanfield, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Kaye was born August 25, 1936 in Salisbury, North Carolina. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Selma and Harry Rouse.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, at Indian Hill Presbyterian Church, located...
Denise Michelle Johnson
Aug 21, 2023
Denise Michelle Johnson, 61, of Gold Hill, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.
Denise was born November 14, 1961, in Ohio to the late George "Russ" Anderson and the late Margaret "Peggy" Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Johnson.
Denise enjoyed rehabilitating squirrels, earning her the nickname "Squirrel". She also enjoyed spending time with her...
Roy Lee Hall
Aug 20, 2023
Roy Lee Hall, 66, of Gold Hill, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
Roy was born September 6, 1956 in North Carolina to the late Perry Lee Hall and the late Agnes Geneva Almond Hall. He was also preceded in death by brother, Sammy Eugene Hall.
The family will receive friends on Friday,...
David Timothy Hartsell
Aug 20, 2023
David Timothy Hartsell, 68, of Stanfield, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.
David was born June 20, 1955 in Albemarle to the late Philas and Gatha Hartsell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Christy.
David enjoyed working for Hyatt Landscaping for 22 years. He was very mechanically talented and could operate any piece of equipment. David...
Tony Reece Smith
Aug 19, 2023
Tony "Pop" Reece Smith, 66, of Locust, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was born July 26, 1957 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Ransom Reece Smith and the late Ruby Arleen Smith.
Tony was a very simple man, who had a love for many things in life, but...
Katherine Carol Snuggs
Aug 18, 2023
Katherine Carol Snuggs, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Kay was born February 12, 1936 in North Carolina to the late Giles Willard Snuggs and the late Katherine Hornbuckle Snuggs.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2pm in Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel, officiated by...
Julia Ann Carpenter
Aug 17, 2023
Daughter of Raymond and Rosa Poplin;
Beloved wife of Harvey Gene Carpenter;
Proud mother of Sidney Gene and Jimmy Sherrill Carpenter;
Welcoming mother-in-law of Mary T Tonelli and Janie Carpenter;
Blessed "MamaC" to seven grandchildren, their spouses and her great grandchildren:
Erin and Rob Sanders: River and Charleston
Christopher and Hilary Carpenter: Addyson
Julia Carpenter
Kyle and Maria Carpenter:...
Mary Frances Long
Aug 17, 2023
Mary Frances Long, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Mary was born October 14, 1931, in North Carolina to the late David Hovis Trull and the late Berta Ellison Trull. She was also preceded in death by husband, Joe Edward Long; sister, Geraldine Barnes; brother, JD Trull; sister, Betty Swaringen; and son, Freddie...
Robert "Bob" James Frohreich
Aug 17, 2023
Robert (Bob) James Frohreich of Mt. Gilead North Carolina passed away Thursday August 17, 2023.
Born April 10, 1945, in Staten Island, New York, Bob was an only child who grew up in Three Bridges, New Jersey with his parents August (Gus) and Marjory Frohreich.
Bob held an MS in Physics from Stephens Institute and worked as a software engineer...
Linda F. James
Aug 17, 2023
Linda Faye James, 74, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
Linda was born July 3, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Thomas Wayne Blanchette and Georgia Faye Blanchette. She was also preceded in death by husband, Harvey Walter James, Jr., and daughter, Tammy Faye May.
Linda enjoyed gardening, helping on...
William Arthur Simpler
Aug 16, 2023
William Arthur Simpler, 53 years of age, of Albemarle NC, changed his residence to Heaven surrounded by family on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at Glen A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
He was born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1969 in Belfast, Maine to Harry Hickman Simpler and Marie Smith Simpler, who both preceded him in death.
William worked as...
Sharon Leah Davis Ellison
Aug 16, 2023
Sharon Leah Davis Ellison, 93 years of age, of Concord, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, passed awayWednesday, August 16, 2023.
Sharon was born December 5, 1929 in Copen, Braxton County, WV to the late Casto Dale and Ethel MDavis.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gerald and Oris Davis; her sisters Veda Perkins Hill, ElmaBarnett and Wilma Hollister.
Survivors...
Matthew Todd Forsythe
Aug 13, 2023
Matthew Todd Forsythe 49, of Concord, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his residence in Concord.Matt loved the Civil War, he was an avid reader of history and loved touring Civil War Battle Fields especially with his Mom. He loved animals and if he could rescue them all he would.
Matthew Forsythe was born May 27, 1974 in...
Emil Frederick "Fred" Madorin
Aug 12, 2023
Emil Frederick “Fred” Madorin, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Madorin was born July 18, 1936, in Adair, Missouri to the late Emil Frederick Madorin Sr. and the late Helen McCollam Madorin.
He was also preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Madorin.
Fred spent his career in the...
John Michael Brooks
Aug 12, 2023
John Michael Brooks, 75, of Oakboro, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Anson Health and Rehabilitation in Wadesboro.
John was born February 9, 1948 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late John Doss Brooks and the late Pansy Marie Brooks.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
John was a wonderful husband of 39 years to his...
Treva C. Chrisco
Aug 11, 2023
Treva Jane Cox Chrisco, 98 years of age, of Stanfield, formerly of Randolph County, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at Autumn Care Marshville.
Mrs. Chrisco was born September 25, 1924 in Erect, NC, to the late Robert and Mae Cox. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, J.D. "Bo" Chrisco; brother, June Cox;...
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