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Jane Ritchie Middleton, 91 of Kannapolis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health. Jane was born October 31, 1921 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. She was a daughter of Martin Leonard Ritchie and Irene Brown Crainshaw Ritchie. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Jack Edward Middleton, Sr. who died September 8, 2018. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jack...

Jane Ritchie Middleton, 91 of Kannapolis went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health. Jane was born October 31, 1921 in...

Bobbie Thompson

Bobbie Ann Thompson 43, passed away, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her home in Lexington, SC. She was born July 10, 1979, in Cabarrus Co. to Cathy Brown Moffitt and the late Roger Dale Moffitt. Bobbie was very outgoing and outspoken, she loved and cherished her children, she had a photographic memory and could tell you what motor came stock in almost any car. Disney and Boone where her vacation spots, she loved going on trips to the Winn-Dixie in Georgia just for the bigger Moon Pies, she...

Bobbie Ann Thompson 43, passed away, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her home in Lexington, SC. She was born July 10, 1979, in Cabarrus Co. to Cathy Brown Moffitt and the late Roger Dale...

Grace Furr Kannapolis

Grace Marie Rhodes Furr, 91 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on May 22, 2023, at her home. Grace was born on April 27,1932, in Cherokee County, North Carolina to the late Pearlie and Annie Lee Lunsford Rhodes Goforth. Grace was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmom, and great great grandma. She has been a woman of God since she was 18 years old and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Kannapolis, where she was a past...

Grace Marie Rhodes Furr, 91 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on May 22, 2023, at her home. Grace was born on April 27,1932, in Cherokee County, North...

Norris Dearmon Kannapolis

Norris Adam Dearmon passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2023. He was 100 years old. He is survived by his four children – Mark Dearmon of Raleigh, Teresa Erwin of Concord, Connie Long of Durham and Eric Dearmon (Cheryl) of Kannapolis, his five grandchildren – Adam Erwin, Andrew Erwin, Chris Dearmon, Bryan Long and Kevin Dearmon and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by Dorothy, his wife of almost 74 years, his parents, W.O. Dearmon and Carrie Epsy Nicks...

Norris Adam Dearmon passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2023. He was 100 years old. He is survived by his four children – Mark Dearmon of Raleigh, Teresa Erwin of Concord, Connie...

Dale Chapman Concord

Mrs. Dale Marie Furr Chapman, 77 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health. Dale was born August 28, 1945 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Grady Lee Furr and Dora Irene Pinion Furr. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Frank Furr and Thomas Edward Furr. Family members left to cherish her memory include a son, Paul Chapman of the Home, three sisters; Linda Barbee (Bob) of...

Mrs. Dale Marie Furr Chapman, 77 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health. Dale was born August 28, 1945 in...

Randy Fortner Kannapolis

Randy Logan Fortner, 21 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2023. Randy was born on June 15, 2001, in Cabarrus County to Randy Lee Fortner and Angela Mae Goodman. Randy attended A.L. Brown High School and went through the Kannapolis City Schools System. He loved to ride dirt bikes, ATV’s, or anything with wheels as well as skateboarding. He also liked to cook and drink his Modelo beer. Randy was predeceased by his father, Randy Lee Fortner...

Randy Logan Fortner, 21 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2023. Randy was born on June 15, 2001, in Cabarrus County to Randy Lee Fortner and Angela Mae...

Lynda Cobb Kannapolis

Lynda Lee Knight Cobb, 82, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023 after an unexpected and brief illness. She was born January 4, 1941, in Cabarrus County to the late John Wesley Knight, Sr. and the late Ozell Matilda Beam Knight. Lynda was a charter member of Royal Oaks United Methodist Church. She loved to crochet, spending time at the beach and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and her dear friends. Lynda was a very loving wife, as well...

Lynda Lee Knight Cobb, 82, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023 after an unexpected and brief illness. She was born January 4, 1941, in Cabarrus County to the late John...

Chad Jackson Kannapolis

Chad Everette Jackson, 49 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2023. Chad was born on January 24, 1974, in Cabarrus County to Jack and Nora Diane Goodman Jackson. Chad loved his family and friends and would do anything to help someone in need. Chad attended South Rowan High School and played basketball and baseball in his youth. He grew up in the Westside Church of the Nazarene and recently rededicated his Life to his Lord. Chad has...

Chad Everette Jackson, 49 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2023. Chad was born on January 24, 1974, in Cabarrus County to Jack and Nora Diane Goodman...

Maxine Carter Kannapolis

Maxine Turner Carter, 98, of Kannapolis went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Morningside of Concord. Maxine was born on April 20, 1925 in Oakboro, NC to the late Walter Turner and Ruby Strawn Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Ray Carter, and daughter, Judy Lynn Carter Griffin. Maxine worked in the Set Department of Cannon Mills for 21 years. She later worked as an operator with Concord Telephone Company for 18 years...

Maxine Turner Carter, 98, of Kannapolis went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Morningside of Concord. Maxine was born on April 20, 1925 in Oakboro, NC to the late Walter Turner and...

Coy Bostic

Coy "Jack" Bostic Jr., 74, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House. He was born June 12, 1948, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Coy Jack Bostic Sr. and Aileen Dabbs Bostic. Jack was a 1967 graduate of A.L. Brown High School and received his associate degree in applied science from Rowan Technical Institute in manufacturing engineering technology in 1970. He worked at Fieldcrest Cannon for 25 years, and in 2013 he retired from Carlos J....

Coy "Jack" Bostic Jr., 74, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House. He was born June 12, 1948, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Coy Jack...

Linda "Kay" Powell China Grove

Linda “Kay” Nall Powell, 75 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health. Linda was born December 28, 1947 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late James Webster Nall and Mildred Magaleen Garrett Nall. Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Danita Dee Powell Litaker and a granddaughter, Heather Nichole Litaker. Loving family members left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of...

Linda “Kay” Nall Powell, 75 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence following a period of declining health. Linda was born December 28,...

Graydene Kidd Kannapolis

Graydene Ross Kidd, 90, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday May 16, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Kidd was born January 13, 1933, in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late H.G. (Grady) Ross and the late Hama Castor Ross. In addition to her parents, Graydene was preceded in death by her husband J. Hoke Kidd; grandson Bryan Kidd and brother, Phife C. Ross. Graydene graduated from J.W. Cannon High School and Evans Business College. Graydene went to work in the insurance and...

Graydene Ross Kidd, 90, of Kannapolis passed away Tuesday May 16, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Kidd was born January 13, 1933, in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late H.G. (Grady) Ross and...

Christopher Donahue Kannapolis

Christopher Ryan Donahue, 33, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Christopher was born on December 10, 1989 in Cabarrus County NC. Christopher previously worked as a detailer at Cosmo Sports in Hickory. He was very creative and was a talented tattoo artist at Concord Ink with his Uncle. He loved hats and you would never catch him not wearing one. He also enjoyed going fishing. He cherished spending time with his family and especially adored his beautiful...

Christopher Ryan Donahue, 33, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Christopher was born on December 10, 1989 in Cabarrus County NC. Christopher previously worked as...

Laura "Sissy" Siddall Kannapolis

Laura “Sissy” Ellen Powell Siddall, 63, of Kannapolis went to her heavenly home on May 14, 2023. Laura was born on January 18, 1960 in Cabarrus County. In her early career, she worked for Piedmont Cleaners. She went on to work for Philip Morris and retired after 20 years. Most recently, she enjoyed working as a manager at Walgreens. In her free time, she enjoyed reading novels and especially liked the Cape Refuge Series by Terri Blackstock. She loved spending time outdoors...

Laura “Sissy” Ellen Powell Siddall, 63, of Kannapolis went to her heavenly home on May 14, 2023. Laura was born on January 18, 1960 in Cabarrus County. In her early career, she...

H Fowler China Grove

H. Wayne Fowler, 80, of China Grove, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. Born November 10, 1942, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late J.V. and Matilda Hilton Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joel, Frank, Larry and William Fowler, and sisters, Doris Fowler and Faye Stewart. Wayne was a 1961 graduate of AL Brown, where he played basketball. He retired from Lance and was widely known as “The Lance Man” and had...

H. Wayne Fowler, 80, of China Grove, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. Born November 10, 1942, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late J.V. and Matilda Hilton Fowler. In...

Patricia "Fody" Gulledge Kannapolis

Patricia “Fody” Mae Boone Gulledge, 75, of Kannapolis, went to be with her father and family in heaven on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence. Fody was born on November 24, 1947 in Darlington Co., SC. She was a cherished daughter of the late John Boone and Rosa Dixon Boone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Hinson, Shirley Jackson, Frances Skipper, and Zelma Woods; and brothers, James “Ottis” Boone, Buddy,...

Patricia “Fody” Mae Boone Gulledge, 75, of Kannapolis, went to be with her father and family in heaven on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her residence. Fody was born on November 24,...

Rev. Troy Rushing, Jr. China Grove

Troy Marlin Rushing, Jr. of China Grove, North Carolina passed away on May 13, 2023, at the age of 75 in Concord, North Carolina. He battled a serious illness for several years showing great courage in facing life’s challenges. He proved to be a man who trusted God and stayed strong until the end of his earthly journey. Troy was born in Starkville, Mississippi on January 18, 1948, as the only child of Troy Rushing, Sr., and Lora Elouise Edwards. His family moved to Union...

Troy Marlin Rushing, Jr. of China Grove, North Carolina passed away on May 13, 2023, at the age of 75 in Concord, North Carolina. He battled a serious illness for several years showing...

Chassiti Wright Kannapolis

Chassiti Brianna Wright, 30, of Kannapolis went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 12, 2023, from Tucker Hospice House after a period of battling cancer. A funeral service to celebrate Chassiti’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 17 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ann Jordan officiating and special speaker, Ken Beaver. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends from 1: to 2:00 PM before the service. Chassiti was born May 2,...

Chassiti Brianna Wright, 30, of Kannapolis went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 12, 2023, from Tucker Hospice House after a period of battling cancer. A funeral service to celebrate...

Harvey Callicutt Davidson

Harvey Dale Callicutt, 85 years old, of Davidson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on May 12, 2023. Harvey was born on August 4, 1937, in Cabarrus County to the late Harvey Wade and Goldie Keller Callicutt. Harvey served his country for 20 years in the US Air Force during the Viet Nam War, where he was involved in top secret communications. After retiring from the Air Force, Harvey became an independent truck driver for many years. Harvey loved...

Harvey Dale Callicutt, 85 years old, of Davidson, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on May 12, 2023. Harvey was born on August 4, 1937, in Cabarrus County to the...

Harvey Wilson, Jr. Concord

On May 11, 2023, Harvey Cecil Wilson, Jr., 86 years old, passed away peacefully at his Concord home surrounded by his family. Harvey was born on September 7, 1936, in Mecklenburg County to the late Harvey Sr. and Mattie Mantooth Wilson. Harvey spent his career in the plumbing industry and enjoyed gardening as a one of his past times, but he loved spending time with his granddaughters most of all. Harvey is survived by Jo Ann Byrum Wilson, his wife of 68 years; his...

On May 11, 2023, Harvey Cecil Wilson, Jr., 86 years old, passed away peacefully at his Concord home surrounded by his family. Harvey was born on September 7, 1936, in Mecklenburg County to...

Logan Gilmore Huntersville, NC

LOGAN BRETT GILMORE OF HUNTERSVILLE PASSED AWAY UNEXPECTEDLY ON SUNDAY MARCH 26TH AT HIS HOME. LOGAN WAS BORN NOVEMBER 3RD, 1990 IN CHARLOTTE, NC AND WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS OUTGOING PERSONALITY AND LOVE OF PEOPLE SINCE LOGAN NEVER MET A STRANGER. HE WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 3RD, 1990 AND WAS THE OLDEST SON OF DONNA GILMORE AND THE LATE JACKIE DEAN GILMORE. HE WAS THE GRANDSON OF THE LATE DONALD RAY AND ROXIE MORRIS, RAY AND MARGARET GILMORE AND OSCAR AND MARGARET STACKLEATHER. IN ADDITION...

LOGAN BRETT GILMORE OF HUNTERSVILLE PASSED AWAY UNEXPECTEDLY ON SUNDAY MARCH 26TH AT HIS HOME. LOGAN WAS BORN NOVEMBER 3RD, 1990 IN CHARLOTTE, NC AND WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS OUTGOING...

Timothy Fosbrink Baltimore MD

On April 28, 2023 Timothy W. Fosbrink, beloved husband of Cheryl Fosbrink (nee Strohmer), and devoted father of Jeffrey Fosbrink. Dear brother of Donald Fosbrink and loving son of the late William H. Fosbrink, Jr. and Geraldine Fosbrink (Brosnan). Brother-in-law of Theresa and David Shoemaker, Bill and Lenda Strohmer, Robert and Keri Strohmer, Agnes and Thomas Wronka and Craig Strohmer, also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends. Friends may call...

On April 28, 2023 Timothy W. Fosbrink, beloved husband of Cheryl Fosbrink (nee Strohmer), and devoted father of Jeffrey Fosbrink. Dear brother of Donald Fosbrink and loving son of the late William...

Ada Sims

Ada S. Fink Sims, 84, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury. Ada was born on July 12, 1938 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished only child of the late William Edward Fink and Ethel Riddle Blackwelder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Gary Allen Sims Sr., and son, Gary Allen Sims Jr. Ada spent her career as a bank teller and then later worked for Hallmark Homes as a secretary. She was a...

Ada S. Fink Sims, 84, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully, on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Liberty Commons in Salisbury. Ada was born on July 12, 1938 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished only...

Eleanor Foil Kannapolis

Eleanor White Foil, 89, of Lincolnton formerly of Kannapolis, died Monday May 8, 2023, at the Greens at Lincolnton after a period of declining health. Her funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Futterer officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Thursday at Whitley’s prior to the funeral. Eleanor was born May 10, 1933, in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of...

Eleanor White Foil, 89, of Lincolnton formerly of Kannapolis, died Monday May 8, 2023, at the Greens at Lincolnton after a period of declining health. Her funeral will be held at 2:00 PM...

Jerry McManus Kannapolis

Jerry Clark McManus, 78, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday morning, May 6, 2023 at The Greens at Cabarrus after an extended period of declining health. He was born December 12, 1944 in Cabarrus County, a son to the late Erwin Clark “Buster” and Letha McManus. He attended Kannapolis City Schools (AL Brown Class of 63) until he joined the US Navy stationed in San Diego, California from 1962 to 1965. For many years he traveled around the US working as a pipe fitter with the...

Jerry Clark McManus, 78, of Kannapolis passed away on Saturday morning, May 6, 2023 at The Greens at Cabarrus after an extended period of declining health. He was born December 12, 1944 in...

Thomas "Tom" Nash China Grove

Thomas “Tom” Jackson Nash, 91, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5 at his home surrounded by his family after three weeks of declining health. Tom was born in Athens, Georgia to James and Ruth Bradley Nash but as a child his family relocated to Kannapolis. He graduated from Cannon High School in 1949. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served in the Korean War. When his tour of duty was finished he worked for Johnson...

Thomas “Tom” Jackson Nash, 91, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5 at his home surrounded by his family after three weeks of declining health. Tom was born in...

Anita Corriher Kannapolis

Anita “Tammy” Lane Corriher, 65, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday evening, April 30, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born January 29, 1958, in Mooresville, she was the daughter of the late June Medlin Hartsoe. Tammy grew up in Kannapolis and attended A.L. Brown High School. As a young adult, she worked at Cannon Mills and also worked in various jobs at several restaurants in Kannapolis and Winston-Salem. She eventually became a mainstay at Stag...

Anita “Tammy” Lane Corriher, 65, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday evening, April 30, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born January 29, 1958, in...

Nevaeh Powell Kannapolis

Nevaeh Rose Powell, 9 months, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 30, 2023, at home. Born July 28, 2022, in Concord, she was the beloved daughter of the Christopher and Tamara McCrary Powell. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Pamala Medlin James and Linburg McCrary and great grandfather, Norman Ballard. Family members that will forever remember and love Nevaeh in addition to her parents include her brother, Nathan Wyatt Powell; grandparents, Richard...

Nevaeh Rose Powell, 9 months, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, April 30, 2023, at home. Born July 28, 2022, in Concord, she was the beloved daughter of the Christopher and Tamara McCrary...

Maralyn Morris Concord

Maralyn Welch Morris went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023 (seven years after her husband Harry Morris). She was 89 years old. She is survived by her four children Tom Morris (grandchildren Josh, Tim, Melissa Pirkle); Cindy Morris (granchildren Donna Godbee, Cara Overbey, Hannah Linn, Joe Overbey); John Morris (grandchildren Richard, Angela and Michael); and Mary Morris. (Maralyn’s family of origin includes her parents Ray and Clara Welch, and...

Maralyn Welch Morris went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023 (seven years after her husband Harry Morris). She was 89 years old. She is survived by her four children...

Robert Boone Rockwell

Robert K. “Bob” Boone, 66 years old of Rockwell, NC past away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Atrium, Concord after an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born April 20, 1957 in Fairfield County, SC to Kenneth L. Boone and Nancy Poston Boone. Bob grew up in Kannapolis, NC and graduated for A. L. Brown High School, class of 1975. He worked in the heating and air condition industry for various employers until 1996 when he opened Boone Mechanical Services...

Robert K. “Bob” Boone, 66 years old of Rockwell, NC past away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Atrium, Concord after an extended illness surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born...

Paula Shepherd China Grove

Paula Ann Sweatt Shepherd, 67 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Paula was born on March 21, 1956, in Cabarrus County to Leon and Carolyn Goodnight Sweatt. Paula loved her Lord and serving him on many missions both foreign and domestic. She loved her grandbabies and her family. She enjoyed reading, going to the beach, vacationing in Disney, and watching the Atlanta Braves. She...

Paula Ann Sweatt Shepherd, 67 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Paula was born on March 21, 1956, in Cabarrus...

Johnny Burris China Grove

Johnny Ray Burris, 69 years old, of China Grove, passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a short battle with lung cancer. Johnny was born on March 26, 1954, in Cabarrus County to the late Robert and Doris Eidson Burris. Johnny grew up in Landis, NC and attended South Rowan High School. After high school, he served his country as a service member of the United States Air Force. Once he fulfilled his duty to the Air Force, he attended Rowan...

Johnny Ray Burris, 69 years old, of China Grove, passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a short battle with lung cancer. Johnny was born on...

Claudia Adale Weyandt Kannapolis

Claudia Adale “Sissy” Weyandt 61 of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at her residence in Kannapolis. Sissy was born on April 19, 1962 in Harris County Texas to the late, Donald Edwin Harrison, Sr. and the late Barbara Ann Houseman Harrison. Claudia served in the army reserves, and was a manager at a party supply retail store. She loved to read and going fishing, she loved her family very much especially her granddaughter Payton, she also loved her...

Claudia Adale “Sissy” Weyandt 61 of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at her residence in Kannapolis. Sissy was born on April 19, 1962 in Harris County Texas to the...

Glenn Ramseur Harrisburg

Glenn Edgar Ramseur, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home after a period of declining health. A funeral service celebrating Glenn's life will be held at the Multiply Church's Suite 15 (formerly Concord First Assembly) at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, with Pastor Steve Hargett officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park of Harrisburg. The family will receive friends at Suite 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Glenn was born January 25,...

Glenn Edgar Ramseur, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home after a period of declining health. A funeral service celebrating Glenn's life will be held at the...

Boyd Lyles Durham

Boyd Zane Lyles, known to most as Zane, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2023, at the age of 87 in Durham, N.C. Zane was born on December 6, 1935, in China Grove, N.C. to Floyd (Doc) Lyles and Elsie Hatley Lyles. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brothers Carl, Jack, and Ted Lyles. Zane served in the US Navy and later in the reserves, and always spoke fondly of his time in the military. After his time in the Navy, he became a successful business owner and ran his...

Boyd Zane Lyles, known to most as Zane, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2023, at the age of 87 in Durham, N.C. Zane was born on December 6, 1935, in China Grove, N.C. to Floyd (Doc) Lyles and...

Nancy "Buffy" Buffington

Nancy Lunsford "Buffy" Buffington, 87, of Troy, passed away, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cabarrus Co. to the late Marcus Woodrow Lunsford and Ruby Lee McLain Murphy. Nancy was a CNA for many years, she enjoyed taking care of people in need and was always volunteering to give her time and singing talent to help anyway she could, she would go to Nashville and raise money doing Karaoke events, Nancy loved singing gospel music, she never meet a stranger and was...

Nancy Lunsford "Buffy" Buffington, 87, of Troy, passed away, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cabarrus Co. to the late Marcus Woodrow Lunsford and Ruby Lee McLain...

Tambra Brown Salisbury

Tambra Jo Beam Brown, 64, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence. Tambra was born on July 31, 1958 in Iredell County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Richard Arlen Beam Sr. and Mary Beatrice Donahue Beam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her baby boy, Craig Beam and her loving ex-husband, Larry Brown. Tambra was an outgoing person who was always fun to be around. She had a passion for music and saw many of her...

Tambra Jo Beam Brown, 64, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence. Tambra was born on July 31, 1958 in Iredell County. She was a cherished daughter of the...

Phyllis McCarty

Phyllis Metcalf McCarty, 89, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Glenbridge Health and Rehab in Boone, NC. She was born in Cabarrus County to the late Ruben Rucker Metcalf and Annie Ruby Wellman Metcalf Long. Phyllis was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, and attended Central Piedmont Community College. She loved to travel, enjoyed artistic and creative endeavors, and was always ready with a wisecracking joke. She loved spending time with her family, and took special...

Phyllis Metcalf McCarty, 89, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Glenbridge Health and Rehab in Boone, NC. She was born in Cabarrus County to the late Ruben Rucker Metcalf and...

Wayne Anderson

Wayne Allen Anderson, age 85, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Wayne was born April 11, 1938, in Rowan County, a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. James “Bus” and Ruby Anderson. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Ruth Anderson and his brother, Tommy Anderson. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Jean...

Wayne Allen Anderson, age 85, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Wayne was born April 11,...

Ralph Luther China Grove

Ralph Curtiss Luther, 88 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2023. Ralph was born on August 11, 1934, in Montgomery County, NC to the late John and Mary Robinson Luther. Ralph proudly served his country in the US Navy for 30 years achieving the rank of E-9 and was a Chief Personnelman. Ralph was a member of the Masonic Lodge Eureka 283 in China Grove, and a member of the First Baptist Church in China Grove. Ralph was an avid golfer who...

Ralph Curtiss Luther, 88 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2023. Ralph was born on August 11, 1934, in Montgomery County, NC to the late John and...

Joe Winder Kannapolis

Joe Russell Winder, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023 after a period of declining health. Joe was born on January 7, 1951 in Athens, TN to the late Kenneth Russell Winder and Glenda Foster Winder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Winder and brother, Reed Winder. Joe spent his career as a maintenance technician for Philip Morris. He proudly won the chess championship at Phillip Morris every year until he...

Joe Russell Winder, 72, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023 after a period of declining health. Joe was born on January 7, 1951 in Athens, TN to the late...

James Beaver China Grove

James Wade Beaver, age 82 of China Grove went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday April 22, 2023, after a period of declining health, surrounded by family. James was born May 20, 1940, in Rowan County, NC and was the son of the late Walter Alexander Beaver and Delvada Miller Beaver. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Jeanie Carpenter Beaver on October 10, 2022, brothers, Robert, Wayne, Terry and Donnie Beaver and half-sisters, Gail, and...

James Wade Beaver, age 82 of China Grove went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday April 22, 2023, after a period of declining health, surrounded by family. James was...

Michael Price Jr. China Grove

Michael Lynn Price Jr., 60, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born on February 3, 1963 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Michael Lynn Price Sr. and Linda Elizabeth Thompson McKnight. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Price Wyrick. Michael worked for CPCC for the past 15 years. He most recently was the Dean of Public Safety and Transportation. He was a faithful...

Michael Lynn Price Jr., 60, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born on February 3, 1963 in Cabarrus County, NC to...

Kolby Smith Kannapolis

Kolby Alan Smith, 16, of Kannapolis, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning, April 21, 2023, from injuries sustained from a train accident. Born March 3, 2007, in Concord, Kolby was the oldest son of Eddie Ray Smith, Jr. and the late Kristen Schmitz Smith. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eden Nicholas Smith, and a grandfather, Denny Schmitz. Kolby was a 10th grader at AL Brown High. He loved skateboarding, was fearless and enjoyed hanging out with his...

Kolby Alan Smith, 16, of Kannapolis, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning, April 21, 2023, from injuries sustained from a train accident. Born March 3, 2007, in Concord, Kolby was the oldest...

Roger Mills, Jr. Kannapolis

Roger McBride Mills, Jr. 70 of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday April 21, 2023, at Novant Health Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury. Roger was born on February 26, 1953, in Mecklenburg County, NC, to Roger McBride Mills, Sr. and Hannah Scott McNulty Mills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Smith Mills. Roger worked in the public library where he loved helping people. He loved playing the bass guitar with his friend David...

Roger McBride Mills, Jr. 70 of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday April 21, 2023, at Novant Health Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury. Roger was born on February 26, 1953, in...

Dr. Randy Steele, Sr. Rock Hill, SC

Dr. Randy Darrell Steele, Sr. 75, of Rock Hill, S.C. formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Rock Hill. He was born April 3, 1948 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Jacob Parks Steele and Janie Pritchard Steele He was also preceded in death by a sister, Wayne Leonard Hayes. Dr. Steele was a 1966 graduate of A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, a 1970 graduate of Catawba College, and received his Master’s degree in education from...

Dr. Randy Darrell Steele, Sr. 75, of Rock Hill, S.C. formerly of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Rock Hill. He was born April 3, 1948 in Cabarrus County, NC a...

Dewey Bowlin Mt. Pleasant

Dewey Micheal Bowlin, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away April 18th, 2023 at the age of 72, in Mt Pleasant, NC. Born October 12, 1950, Dewey was a graduate of South Rowan High School, class of 1968. Dewey was a Viet Nam veteran, serving in the US Army from 1968 to 1972. After his military service, he married Marcia and began a family. Dewey then pursued his passion for cars by furthering his education and community involvement. After becoming a graduate of Rowan...

Dewey Micheal Bowlin, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away April 18th, 2023 at the age of 72, in Mt Pleasant, NC. Born October 12, 1950, Dewey was a graduate of South Rowan...

John Winecoff, Jr. Albemarle

John Michael Winecoff, Jr., 76, of Albemarle passed away at Tucker Hospice House on Tuesday April 18, 2023, after a period of declining health. His family will be holding a celebration of life gathering on Saturday, April 22nd from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Helderman Cottage 1024 N. 2nd St., Albemarle, NC 28001. John was born November 25, 1946, the son of the late John M. Winecoff, Sr. and Beatrice Cartner Winecoff. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Bonnie Watts Winecoff, his 2...

John Michael Winecoff, Jr., 76, of Albemarle passed away at Tucker Hospice House on Tuesday April 18, 2023, after a period of declining health. His family will be holding a celebration of life...

Larry Hubbard Kannapolis

Larry Wayne Hubbard, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 17, 2023. Larry was born on August 24, 1939 in Rowan County to the late Milton Lee Hubbard and Vesta Virginia Hubbard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Milton Lee “Johnny” Hubbard Jr., Duncan LaFoy Hubbard; sister, Sarah Carter, and a granddaughter, Natalie Marie Webb. While he was born and passed away in the same Kannapolis home, Larry’s affinity...

Larry Wayne Hubbard, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 17, 2023. Larry was born on August 24, 1939 in Rowan County to the late Milton Lee Hubbard and Vesta...

Agnes Blake Kannapolis

Agnes Wynona Canup Blake 88, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday April 16, 2023, at her residence. Agnes was born on May 14, 1934, in Cabarrus County to the late Carl Avery Canup and the late Lounelle Hord Canup. Agnes was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was a faithful member of Royal Oaks Baptist Church. In earlier years, she loved to fish and garden in her yard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Agnes Wynona Canup Blake 88, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday April 16, 2023, at her residence. Agnes was born on May 14, 1934, in Cabarrus County to the late Carl Avery Canup and the late...

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