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Helen Marie Smith
Mar 1, 2025
Helen Marie Smith, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Born on July 2, 1933, in Union County to the late James Bruce Mullis and the late Emma Faye Thomas Mullis of Oakboro. She was also preceded in death by husband, Vance James Smith of Oakboro, daughter, Helen Ramelle Smith of Stanfield, brothers, Jerrel "Don" Mullis of Olive Branch,...
Robert Edward Pressley
Feb 27, 2025
Robert Edward Pressley, 56, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Pressley was born on February 8, 1969, to the late Lawrence Edgar and Gloria Huffman Pressley. Robert graduated from Northwest High School in 1987. He had a love for the beach and worked at R&R Barbecue, where he was always willing to...
Betty Wilson Morgan
Feb 26, 2025
Betty Wilson Morgan 79, of Stanfield passed peacefully with family at her side at Atrium Health Hospice House in Monroe on February 26, 2025.
Betty "Cookie" was born March 16, 1945, in Union County, NC to the late James Wilson and the late Tonnie Bell Reames Wilson.
She was preceded in her death by her first husband Brice (BJ) Cochran, Jr. and...
Tony Lee Caulder
Feb 26, 2025
Tony Lee Caulder, 76, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at home.
Tony was born September 10, 1948, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to the late Harry Lee Caulder and the late Myrtle Iris Winstead Caulder.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Hopewell Baptist Church Legacy Chapel located at 420...
Danny Ray Burris
Feb 26, 2025
Danny Ray Burris, 75, of Oakboro, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home after a brief illness.
Danny was born July 15, 1949 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Ezra Enos Burris and the late Willie Faye Burris.
He was also preceded in death by son, Chris Burris; brother, Wayne Burris; and sisters, Phyllis Green and Teresa Almond.
The...
Steven Lamont Leath
Feb 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Lamont Leath, who departed this life on February 25, 2025, in Albemarle, North Carolina, at the age of 79.
Steven was born on May 13, 1945-Mother’s Day-in Harlem, New York, to Charles and Flora Leath. He grew up in the Lincoln Projects of Harlem and was the third-born of...
Landon James Tucker
Feb 25, 2025
Landon James Tucker, 14, of Albemarle, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Landon was born on February 4, 2011, to the late Charles Martin and Heather Mode Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Paula Mode and uncle, RJ Tucker.
Landon had a variety of...
Jack Wayne Edwards
Feb 24, 2025
Jack Wayne Edwards, 83 of Charlotte, NC passed away on February 24, 2025.
Born to Alton and Flora Edwards in Charlotte, NC. He enjoyed playing football in junior and senior high school. He also was a member of the Harding High School Band. He met his future wife, Mary, in junior high school where she was captivated by his green eyes. They...
Darian Edward Allen Carson
Feb 24, 2025
Darian Edward Allen Carson, 45, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at home.
Darian was born on July 22, 1979, in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Loretta Carson (Bennett). He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Benjamin Clemons, grandmother, Claudette Clemons, aunt, Betty Raney.
Darian graduated from Bluefield High School. He loved motorcycles, cars, music, and...
Stephen Micheal Austin
Feb 23, 2025
Stephen Michael Austin, 46, of Harrisburg, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Stephen, known affectionately by his family as "Weevie", was born February 5, 1979 in Concord, NC to Stephen Mark Austin and Crystal LuAnn Austin.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Betty Austin; and grandmother, Linda Williams;...
Joan Lyon Ayers
Feb 23, 2025
Joan Sandra Lyon Ayers, 81 of Mt. Gilead, went to her eternal glory Sunday, February 23rd at home surrounded by family.
Joan was born May 30th, 1943, in Elmira NY to the late Sherman Randolph Lyon and Ruth Addie Mizener. On November 26th, 1962, she married William ‘Bill’ Ayers and were together 56 years until his passing in December 2018.
Joan did...
Melissa Almond Hyatt
Feb 22, 2025
Melissa Almond Hyatt passed away on February 22, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 15, 1973, in Concord to her parents, Harold E. Almond and Peggy Hill Walker.
Melissa was the beloved wife of Michael E. Hyatt, sharing 18 years of marriage and 26 years of love together. She is survived by her Husband, Michael; her son, Shaun...
Vickie Frances Alexander
Feb 22, 2025
Vickie Frances Alexander, 68, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home in Kannapolis.
Alexander was born July 7, 1956 in Danville, Virginia to the late Delvis Walker Ayers and the late Mary Elizabeth Ayers.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Jesse Blalock, Jr., second husband, Roy Wesley Turner, sister, Linda Ayers and...
John Stuart Lynn, Sr
Feb 21, 2025
John Stuart Lynn Sr.
February 19, 1943 — February 21, 2025
Charlotte
John Stuart Lynn Sr., 82, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home.
Born February 19, 1943 into a career military family. He attended elementary/middle/high school in military towns in Germany and graduated from Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany in 1960. He attended David Lipscomb College and University of...
Velma Marie Taylor
Feb 21, 2025
Velma Marie Taylor, 90, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at her residence in Concord, NC, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 7, 1934, in Beggs, Oklahoma to Ernest “Buddy” and Ruby Williams, Velma’s early years in Beggs – attending Wheatley High School – instilled in her a deep-rooted sense of community, resilience, and love. On July 18, 1953, she...
Betty "Lucille" Furr McDonald
Feb 21, 2025
Betty "Lucille" Furr McDonald, 92, of the Oak Ridge Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Lucille was born May 15, 1932 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Lum Croson Furr and the late Ruby Lee Furr.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Alfred Rayvon McDonald; her sister, Rachel Helms; and...
Martha McCray Sayers
Feb 20, 2025
Martha McCray Sayers, 87, of Concord, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Martha was born December 17, 1937, in North Carolina to the late Hurley Franklin "Doc" McCray and the late Mary Frances Snyder. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Garrett Sayers and her siblings Mary Louise Yarbrough, H.F Franklin McCray Jr, John McCray, Hubert Rufus McCray,...
Nancy Greene Carpenter
Feb 20, 2025
Nancy Jeanette Greene Carpenter, 93, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.
Nancy was born July 16, 1931 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Cecil Baxter Greene, Sr. and the late Novella Bessie Hatley Greene.
She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years, Archie Glendale Carpenter with whom she...
Scott Allen Davis
Feb 18, 2025
Scott Allen Davis, 60, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home in Oakboro.
Scott was born April 1, 1964 in North Carolina to the late Charles Allen Davis and Betty Hatley Davis.
He was also preceded in death by his brother Reggie Allen Davis, and grandparents Marshall and Arabelle Hatley and grandparents Mae Allen Davis and Bertha Plyler...
Peggy McManus Adams
Feb 18, 2025
Peggy McManus Adams, 87, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Adams was born April 14, 1937 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late, Robert Seth McManus and the late Elsie Sides McManus.
She was also preceded in death by her Sister, Emily Geneva McManus Drye, and brother, Jerry Seth McManus.
The family...
Helen Marie Smith
Mar 1, 2025
Helen Marie Smith, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Born on July 2, 1933, in Union County to the late James Bruce Mullis and the late Emma Faye Thomas Mullis of Oakboro. She was also preceded in death by husband, Vance James Smith of Oakboro, daughter, Helen Ramelle Smith of Stanfield, brothers, Jerrel "Don" Mullis of Olive Branch,...
Robert Edward Pressley
Feb 27, 2025
Robert Edward Pressley, 56, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Pressley was born on February 8, 1969, to the late Lawrence Edgar and Gloria Huffman Pressley. Robert graduated from Northwest High School in 1987. He had a love for the beach and worked at R&R Barbecue, where he was always willing to...
Betty Wilson Morgan
Feb 26, 2025
Betty Wilson Morgan 79, of Stanfield passed peacefully with family at her side at Atrium Health Hospice House in Monroe on February 26, 2025.
Betty "Cookie" was born March 16, 1945, in Union County, NC to the late James Wilson and the late Tonnie Bell Reames Wilson.
She was preceded in her death by her first husband Brice (BJ) Cochran, Jr. and...
Tony Lee Caulder
Feb 26, 2025
Tony Lee Caulder, 76, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at home.
Tony was born September 10, 1948, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina to the late Harry Lee Caulder and the late Myrtle Iris Winstead Caulder.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Hopewell Baptist Church Legacy Chapel located at 420...
Danny Ray Burris
Feb 26, 2025
Danny Ray Burris, 75, of Oakboro, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home after a brief illness.
Danny was born July 15, 1949 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Ezra Enos Burris and the late Willie Faye Burris.
He was also preceded in death by son, Chris Burris; brother, Wayne Burris; and sisters, Phyllis Green and Teresa Almond.
The...
Steven Lamont Leath
Feb 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Lamont Leath, who departed this life on February 25, 2025, in Albemarle, North Carolina, at the age of 79.
Steven was born on May 13, 1945-Mother’s Day-in Harlem, New York, to Charles and Flora Leath. He grew up in the Lincoln Projects of Harlem and was the third-born of...
Landon James Tucker
Feb 25, 2025
Landon James Tucker, 14, of Albemarle, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Landon was born on February 4, 2011, to the late Charles Martin and Heather Mode Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Paula Mode and uncle, RJ Tucker.
Landon had a variety of...
Jack Wayne Edwards
Feb 24, 2025
Jack Wayne Edwards, 83 of Charlotte, NC passed away on February 24, 2025.
Born to Alton and Flora Edwards in Charlotte, NC. He enjoyed playing football in junior and senior high school. He also was a member of the Harding High School Band. He met his future wife, Mary, in junior high school where she was captivated by his green eyes. They...
Darian Edward Allen Carson
Feb 24, 2025
Darian Edward Allen Carson, 45, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at home.
Darian was born on July 22, 1979, in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Loretta Carson (Bennett). He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Benjamin Clemons, grandmother, Claudette Clemons, aunt, Betty Raney.
Darian graduated from Bluefield High School. He loved motorcycles, cars, music, and...
Stephen Micheal Austin
Feb 23, 2025
Stephen Michael Austin, 46, of Harrisburg, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Stephen, known affectionately by his family as "Weevie", was born February 5, 1979 in Concord, NC to Stephen Mark Austin and Crystal LuAnn Austin.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Betty Austin; and grandmother, Linda Williams;...
Joan Lyon Ayers
Feb 23, 2025
Joan Sandra Lyon Ayers, 81 of Mt. Gilead, went to her eternal glory Sunday, February 23rd at home surrounded by family.
Joan was born May 30th, 1943, in Elmira NY to the late Sherman Randolph Lyon and Ruth Addie Mizener. On November 26th, 1962, she married William ‘Bill’ Ayers and were together 56 years until his passing in December 2018.
Joan did...
Melissa Almond Hyatt
Feb 22, 2025
Melissa Almond Hyatt passed away on February 22, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 15, 1973, in Concord to her parents, Harold E. Almond and Peggy Hill Walker.
Melissa was the beloved wife of Michael E. Hyatt, sharing 18 years of marriage and 26 years of love together. She is survived by her Husband, Michael; her son, Shaun...
Vickie Frances Alexander
Feb 22, 2025
Vickie Frances Alexander, 68, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home in Kannapolis.
Alexander was born July 7, 1956 in Danville, Virginia to the late Delvis Walker Ayers and the late Mary Elizabeth Ayers.
She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Jesse Blalock, Jr., second husband, Roy Wesley Turner, sister, Linda Ayers and...
John Stuart Lynn, Sr
Feb 21, 2025
John Stuart Lynn Sr.
February 19, 1943 — February 21, 2025
Charlotte
John Stuart Lynn Sr., 82, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home.
Born February 19, 1943 into a career military family. He attended elementary/middle/high school in military towns in Germany and graduated from Frankfurt American High School in Frankfurt, Germany in 1960. He attended David Lipscomb College and University of...
Velma Marie Taylor
Feb 21, 2025
Velma Marie Taylor, 90, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at her residence in Concord, NC, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 7, 1934, in Beggs, Oklahoma to Ernest “Buddy” and Ruby Williams, Velma’s early years in Beggs – attending Wheatley High School – instilled in her a deep-rooted sense of community, resilience, and love. On July 18, 1953, she...
Betty "Lucille" Furr McDonald
Feb 21, 2025
Betty "Lucille" Furr McDonald, 92, of the Oak Ridge Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Lucille was born May 15, 1932 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Lum Croson Furr and the late Ruby Lee Furr.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Alfred Rayvon McDonald; her sister, Rachel Helms; and...
Martha McCray Sayers
Feb 20, 2025
Martha McCray Sayers, 87, of Concord, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Martha was born December 17, 1937, in North Carolina to the late Hurley Franklin "Doc" McCray and the late Mary Frances Snyder. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Garrett Sayers and her siblings Mary Louise Yarbrough, H.F Franklin McCray Jr, John McCray, Hubert Rufus McCray,...
Nancy Greene Carpenter
Feb 20, 2025
Nancy Jeanette Greene Carpenter, 93, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.
Nancy was born July 16, 1931 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Cecil Baxter Greene, Sr. and the late Novella Bessie Hatley Greene.
She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years, Archie Glendale Carpenter with whom she...
Scott Allen Davis
Feb 18, 2025
Scott Allen Davis, 60, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home in Oakboro.
Scott was born April 1, 1964 in North Carolina to the late Charles Allen Davis and Betty Hatley Davis.
He was also preceded in death by his brother Reggie Allen Davis, and grandparents Marshall and Arabelle Hatley and grandparents Mae Allen Davis and Bertha Plyler...
Peggy McManus Adams
Feb 18, 2025
Peggy McManus Adams, 87, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Adams was born April 14, 1937 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late, Robert Seth McManus and the late Elsie Sides McManus.
She was also preceded in death by her Sister, Emily Geneva McManus Drye, and brother, Jerry Seth McManus.
The family...
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