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Roger Alan McLester
Sep 6, 2024
Roger Alan McLester, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Roger was born January 28, 1952 in North Carolina to the late Ira Aubrey McLester and the late Tina Wynoma Lee McLester.
Survivors include daughter, Holly Roxanne McLester Nelson of Archdale, NC; grandson, Ethan Nelson; sister, Susan Adele Morgan of Stanfield, NC; and...
Fay Laverne Alexander
Sep 3, 2024
Fay Laverne Alexander, 93, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Fay was born on March 7, 1931, to John and Gladys Fry. She grew up in Malden, Missouri and environs and attended Malden public schools. Fay went on to major in education at Southeast Missouri State University and the University of...
Bobby Junior Pressley
Sep 2, 2024
Bobby Junior Pressley, 75, of Concord, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Bobby was born April 27, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Henry Pressley and the late Nannie Pressley Simms.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife , Mary Frances Pressley
Bobby was a kind and loving soul. He had a special...
Annette Russell
Sep 2, 2024
Ida Annette Russell, 80, of Richfield, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Stanly Manor in Albemarle.
Annette was born May 15, 1944 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Herbert and Julia Newbern. She was also preceded in death by husband, Henry "Mitch" Russell and their furbaby, Stinky.
After completing business school, Annette moved to Washington DC, where she worked for...
Patricia Ann McDermott
Aug 30, 2024
Patricia Ann McDermott, 86, of Ocean Isle Beach NC, went to her eternal home on August 30, 2024.
Patricia, who was lovingly referred to as “Pat", was born on October 11, 1937, in New York to the late Patrick Colgan and Frances Erb. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Dennis “Mickey” McDermott...
Thomas Pollock
Aug 28, 2024
Thomas Patrick Pollock, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his home in Arizona City, AZ. Tom was born in Centralia, Illinois November 10, 1935, to the late Gertrude Werner and Thomas Henry Pollock.
Tom served in the Air Force in the 1950’s. Tom was a long time resident of Louisville, KY where he started his family. Tom worked for...
Donna Gail Bass Phillips
Aug 28, 2024
Donna Gail Bass Phillips, 56, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Donna was born February 13, 1968 in Goldsboro, NC, to the late Stephen Wallace Bass and Janice Gail Brock Bass. She was also preceded in death by brother, William Cale Bass.
Donna was always a mother first. She dearly loved her family...
Steven Ross Efird
Aug 28, 2024
Steven Ross Efird, 53, of Indian Trail, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born September 12, 1970 in Albemarle, North Carolina to Sherman Ross Efird and the late Peggy Jean Trull Efird.
Survivors include beloved wife of 24 years, Cynthia Helms Efird; son, Avery Ross Efird; father, Sherman Ross Efird; sisters, Cindy Efird and Robin...
Pearlie Yvonne McGhee
Aug 28, 2024
Pearlie Yvonne Hartsell McGhee, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home.
Pearlie was born May 2, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Charlie D. Hartsell and the late Nealie Campbell Hartsell. She was also preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Donald Eugene McGhee.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm,...
Betty Deese Porter
Aug 27, 2024
Betty Deese Porter was born on July 9, 1932, in Locust, North Carolina, to James W. and Pearl (Hathcock) Deese, and she passed away on August 27, 2024, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, at the age of 92 years, 1 month, and 18 days.
Betty graduated in 1950 from Stanfield High School where she was a superb basketball player....
Rhonda Connell Hinson
Aug 27, 2024
Rhonda Connell Hinson, 74, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home in Monroe.
Rhonda was born September 19, 1949, in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Grady Lee Connell and the late Gertrude Connell McGee. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Tarlton.
Rhonda was known as “Moma Rhonda”...
James Allen Gilchrist
Aug 27, 2024
James Allen Gilchrist 69 of Kannapolis NC, by way of Fayetteville, NC.
James was born November 18, 1954 in Washington State to the late Florence Gilcrest.
He was also proceeded in death by his daughter Kimberly Garcia. James served our country in the United States Army for three years where he met the love of his life and married for 44 years...
Franklin Gilliard
Aug 27, 2024
Franklin Gilliard, 79, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home in Kannapolis, surrounded by his loving family.
Franklin was born May 3, 1945 in Georgetown, South Carolina to the late James Joseph Gilliard Sr. and the late Annie Mae Nesbitt Gilliard.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 40 years, Deborah Jean Gilliard of Kannapolis, NC; 9 children,...
Judy Catherine Medlin Rushing
Aug 27, 2024
Judy Catherine Medlin Rushing, 69, of Stanfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, August, 27, 2024.
Cathy was born January 5, 1955 in Union County to the late Giles Emmett Medlin and the late Pat O'Dean Williams Medlin.
The graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Shiloh Advent Christian Church Cemetery, 3601 Sikes Mill Road, Monroe, NC.
Survivors...
Dorothy Benfield Faggart
Aug 26, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" Benfield Faggart, 93, of New London, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Dot was born July 24, 1931, in Kannapolis NC to the late R.C. Benfield and Katie P. Benfield.
She was also preceded in death by husband and best friend for 68 years, Reverend William "Bill" Harold Faggart who died in 2017; daughter, Susan...
Jacqueline Dockery Miller
Aug 26, 2024
Jacqueline Dockery Miller, 74, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.
She was born October 31, 1949, in Pensacola, FL to the late Ruth and Lee Roy Dockery. She lived all over the U.S. (with a short stint in Cuba), cultivating lifelong friendships along the way.
Survivors include her husband of 50...
Avis Frowline Huneycutt
Aug 26, 2024
Avis Frowline Huneycutt, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Avis was born June 7, 1936 in South Carolina to the late Henry Lee Wilson and the late Ethel Wilson.
She was also preceded in death by husband Robert Thomas Huneycutt; sisters, Joyce Welch, Jennette Sasser, Estelle Talbert; brothers, Cecil Wilson and Robert Wilson.
The family...
Sarah Minnie Shue Harkey
Aug 26, 2024
Sarah Minnie Shue Harkey, 90, of Concord, passed away at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord on Monday, August 26, 2024 after 10 months of declining health.
Mrs. Harkey was born November 6, 1933 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Paul Franklin Shue and the late Fannie Mae Shoaf Shue. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Margie Helms
Aug 25, 2024
Margie Myrtle Helms, 89, of Indian Trail, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her home.
Margie was born April 26, 1935 in South Carolina to the late Herbert Edward Brazzill and the late Amanda Jane Brazzill.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Hugh Mac Helms, daughter, Vickie Simpson, granddaughter Melinda Simpson, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Margie enjoyed going to...
Marie Elaine Gordon
Aug 24, 2024
Marie Elaine Hatley Gordon, 80, of Richfield, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her home.
Marie was born April 7, 1944, in North Carolina to the late Clester Lee Hatley and the late Pearl Blake Hatley.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Wayne Hatley and sisters, Mary Lou Bridges, Trulia Corn, Edith Deal, and Donnie Crenshaw.
The graveside service will...
Roger Alan McLester
Sep 6, 2024
Roger Alan McLester, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Roger was born January 28, 1952 in North Carolina to the late Ira Aubrey McLester and the late Tina Wynoma Lee McLester.
Survivors include daughter, Holly Roxanne McLester Nelson of Archdale, NC; grandson, Ethan Nelson; sister, Susan Adele Morgan of Stanfield, NC; and...
Fay Laverne Alexander
Sep 3, 2024
Fay Laverne Alexander, 93, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Fay was born on March 7, 1931, to John and Gladys Fry. She grew up in Malden, Missouri and environs and attended Malden public schools. Fay went on to major in education at Southeast Missouri State University and the University of...
Bobby Junior Pressley
Sep 2, 2024
Bobby Junior Pressley, 75, of Concord, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Bobby was born April 27, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Henry Pressley and the late Nannie Pressley Simms.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife , Mary Frances Pressley
Bobby was a kind and loving soul. He had a special...
Annette Russell
Sep 2, 2024
Ida Annette Russell, 80, of Richfield, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Stanly Manor in Albemarle.
Annette was born May 15, 1944 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Herbert and Julia Newbern. She was also preceded in death by husband, Henry "Mitch" Russell and their furbaby, Stinky.
After completing business school, Annette moved to Washington DC, where she worked for...
Patricia Ann McDermott
Aug 30, 2024
Patricia Ann McDermott, 86, of Ocean Isle Beach NC, went to her eternal home on August 30, 2024.
Patricia, who was lovingly referred to as “Pat", was born on October 11, 1937, in New York to the late Patrick Colgan and Frances Erb. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Dennis “Mickey” McDermott...
Thomas Pollock
Aug 28, 2024
Thomas Patrick Pollock, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his home in Arizona City, AZ. Tom was born in Centralia, Illinois November 10, 1935, to the late Gertrude Werner and Thomas Henry Pollock.
Tom served in the Air Force in the 1950’s. Tom was a long time resident of Louisville, KY where he started his family. Tom worked for...
Donna Gail Bass Phillips
Aug 28, 2024
Donna Gail Bass Phillips, 56, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Donna was born February 13, 1968 in Goldsboro, NC, to the late Stephen Wallace Bass and Janice Gail Brock Bass. She was also preceded in death by brother, William Cale Bass.
Donna was always a mother first. She dearly loved her family...
Steven Ross Efird
Aug 28, 2024
Steven Ross Efird, 53, of Indian Trail, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born September 12, 1970 in Albemarle, North Carolina to Sherman Ross Efird and the late Peggy Jean Trull Efird.
Survivors include beloved wife of 24 years, Cynthia Helms Efird; son, Avery Ross Efird; father, Sherman Ross Efird; sisters, Cindy Efird and Robin...
Pearlie Yvonne McGhee
Aug 28, 2024
Pearlie Yvonne Hartsell McGhee, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home.
Pearlie was born May 2, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Charlie D. Hartsell and the late Nealie Campbell Hartsell. She was also preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Donald Eugene McGhee.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm,...
Betty Deese Porter
Aug 27, 2024
Betty Deese Porter was born on July 9, 1932, in Locust, North Carolina, to James W. and Pearl (Hathcock) Deese, and she passed away on August 27, 2024, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, at the age of 92 years, 1 month, and 18 days.
Betty graduated in 1950 from Stanfield High School where she was a superb basketball player....
Rhonda Connell Hinson
Aug 27, 2024
Rhonda Connell Hinson, 74, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home in Monroe.
Rhonda was born September 19, 1949, in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Grady Lee Connell and the late Gertrude Connell McGee. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Tarlton.
Rhonda was known as “Moma Rhonda”...
James Allen Gilchrist
Aug 27, 2024
James Allen Gilchrist 69 of Kannapolis NC, by way of Fayetteville, NC.
James was born November 18, 1954 in Washington State to the late Florence Gilcrest.
He was also proceeded in death by his daughter Kimberly Garcia. James served our country in the United States Army for three years where he met the love of his life and married for 44 years...
Franklin Gilliard
Aug 27, 2024
Franklin Gilliard, 79, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home in Kannapolis, surrounded by his loving family.
Franklin was born May 3, 1945 in Georgetown, South Carolina to the late James Joseph Gilliard Sr. and the late Annie Mae Nesbitt Gilliard.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 40 years, Deborah Jean Gilliard of Kannapolis, NC; 9 children,...
Judy Catherine Medlin Rushing
Aug 27, 2024
Judy Catherine Medlin Rushing, 69, of Stanfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, August, 27, 2024.
Cathy was born January 5, 1955 in Union County to the late Giles Emmett Medlin and the late Pat O'Dean Williams Medlin.
The graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Shiloh Advent Christian Church Cemetery, 3601 Sikes Mill Road, Monroe, NC.
Survivors...
Dorothy Benfield Faggart
Aug 26, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" Benfield Faggart, 93, of New London, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Dot was born July 24, 1931, in Kannapolis NC to the late R.C. Benfield and Katie P. Benfield.
She was also preceded in death by husband and best friend for 68 years, Reverend William "Bill" Harold Faggart who died in 2017; daughter, Susan...
Jacqueline Dockery Miller
Aug 26, 2024
Jacqueline Dockery Miller, 74, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.
She was born October 31, 1949, in Pensacola, FL to the late Ruth and Lee Roy Dockery. She lived all over the U.S. (with a short stint in Cuba), cultivating lifelong friendships along the way.
Survivors include her husband of 50...
Avis Frowline Huneycutt
Aug 26, 2024
Avis Frowline Huneycutt, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Avis was born June 7, 1936 in South Carolina to the late Henry Lee Wilson and the late Ethel Wilson.
She was also preceded in death by husband Robert Thomas Huneycutt; sisters, Joyce Welch, Jennette Sasser, Estelle Talbert; brothers, Cecil Wilson and Robert Wilson.
The family...
Sarah Minnie Shue Harkey
Aug 26, 2024
Sarah Minnie Shue Harkey, 90, of Concord, passed away at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord on Monday, August 26, 2024 after 10 months of declining health.
Mrs. Harkey was born November 6, 1933 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Paul Franklin Shue and the late Fannie Mae Shoaf Shue. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Margie Helms
Aug 25, 2024
Margie Myrtle Helms, 89, of Indian Trail, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her home.
Margie was born April 26, 1935 in South Carolina to the late Herbert Edward Brazzill and the late Amanda Jane Brazzill.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Hugh Mac Helms, daughter, Vickie Simpson, granddaughter Melinda Simpson, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Margie enjoyed going to...
Marie Elaine Gordon
Aug 24, 2024
Marie Elaine Hatley Gordon, 80, of Richfield, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her home.
Marie was born April 7, 1944, in North Carolina to the late Clester Lee Hatley and the late Pearl Blake Hatley.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Wayne Hatley and sisters, Mary Lou Bridges, Trulia Corn, Edith Deal, and Donnie Crenshaw.
The graveside service will...
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