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Kirk Matthew Rowand
May 2, 2026
Kirk Matthew Rowand, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Kirk was born December 6, 1950, in Spokane, Washington, to the late David and Aileen Rowand.
Survivors include beloved wife of 37 years, Laural; children, Wayne, Bobby, Jessi (Ron), Aaron (Gina) and Mike; four grandchildren, Ben, Maddy, Brayden, and Matthew.
Kirk Rowand was a wonderful man whose quiet strength, intelligence, and...
Ruth Furr Brooks
May 1, 2026
Ruth Furr Brooks, of Midland, transitioned from life to life everlasting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Brookdale Monroe Square. She recently celebrated her 105th birthday on Easter Sunday.
Mrs. Brooks was born April 5, 1921, in Stanly County to the late John Lee Furr and the late Dora Frances Furr. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Thomas...
Malcolm Monroe Lowder
Apr 30, 2026
Malcolm Monroe Lowder, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Born on August 9, 1932, in Albemarle, North Carolina to W.A. and Rosa Lee Lowder. Malcolm was preceded in death by both parents, his brother and his sister.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patty Stillwell Lowder and his two sons, Mark (Suzanne) Lowder of Albemarle, North...
Bayne "Alan" Thomas
Apr 28, 2026
Bayne "Alan" Thomas, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Alan was born May 4, 1953, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Bayne Ashley Thomas and the late Bennie Ruth Thomas. He grew up on Rocky River, a place he still loved to go fishing and roast hotdogs.
Alan served his country...
Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams
Apr 27, 2026
Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams, 89, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at TerraBella - Harrisburg in Harrisburg, NC.
Joe was born October 5, 1936 in St. Paul, Virginia to the late Samuel Williams and the late Vera Dean Williams.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Bertha Williams in February of 2026; and sisters,...
June Treece
Apr 27, 2026
June Freeze Treece, 92, of Chester, Virginia, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 27, 2026.
June was born December 25, 1933, in North Carolina to the late Thadeus Smoot Freeze and the late Mabel Kiser Freeze. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, LTC Ausby Junior Treece. Survivors include her son, Ted Treece of Chesterfield, VA.
The...
Willie Thomas Lewis
Apr 25, 2026
Willie Thomas Lewis, Sr., 83, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1942, in Windsor, Virginia, to the late Emma Lewis and Thomas Lewis.
Willie spent his early years in Virginia before moving to New York in his twenties. There, he worked as a dedicated custodian within the public school system...
Samuel Theron Jennings
Apr 25, 2026
Samuel Theron Jennings, 79, of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Wilkes Wake Forest Atrium Health in North Wilkesboro.
Sam was born on February 7, 1947, in Prentiss, Maine, to the late Eula Walker Jennings and Rev. Vernon Elvis Jennings. He was one of twelve siblings and the youngest son in a close-knit and musically gifted family...
Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert
Apr 25, 2026
Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert, 90, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Autumn Care of Salisbury.
Doris was born April 15, 1936 in Concord North Carolina to the late Robert Seth McManus and Elsie Geneva McManus.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband ,Council William Bostian as well as her devoted husband, Bill Talbert; son, Terry...
Katie Rebecca Johnson
Apr 20, 2026
Katie Rebecca Johnson, of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Johnson was born on October 12, 1940, in Hinds County, Mississippi, to the late Willie E. Davis and the late Ruth Brown Davis. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Johnson.
Mrs. Johnson enjoyed a life filled with simple pleasures. Her hobbies...
Bonnie Mullis
Apr 20, 2026
Bonnie Simpson Mullis, age 87, was called home on April 20, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1938, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she spent her early years before moving with her family to Union County.
Bonnie was a devoted wife to her late husband, William “Bill” Mullis, until his passing in 2015. She was preceded in death by her...
Lovelace Blythe Pugh
Apr 20, 2026
Lovelace Blythe Pugh of Kannapolis passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Lovelace was born December 11, 1939 in Huntersville, NC to the late LeGette Blythe and Esther Blythe.
Though she was a lifelong resident of Huntersville until recently, she taught for over 30 years in Cabarrus County Schools beginning at Royal Oaks...
Annie Belle Hargett
Apr 17, 2026
Annie Belle Hargett, 89, of Biscoe, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home.
Annie was born May 14, 1936, in North Carolina to the late Phylas H. McIntyre and the late Clara McIntyre.
She was also preceded in death by brother Daniel Rlee McIntyre, sister, Carolyn Maples son Ricky T. Hargett, daughters, Teresa Ann Hargett and Clara Mae Hargett, two...
Audrey M. Sterka
Apr 16, 2026
Audrey M. Sterka, age 92 originally from Downers Grove, IL passed away peacefully April 16, 2026, in Concord, NC.
Beloved Mother of David (Linda) Sterka, Daniel Sterka, Deanna (Chris) Patush and daughter-in-law Lori Sterka. Loving Grandmother to seven and Great Grandmother to twelve. Audrey is also survived by her sister-in-law, Darlene Sikorski and several nieces and nephews.
Audrey was preceded in death...
Charles Melbourne Whitley
Apr 11, 2026
Charles "Whit" Melbourne Whitley, 90, of Stanfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Whit was born January 26, 1936, in Stanly County to the late Roy Dixon Whitley and the late Maggie Yow Whitley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Steven Whitley; granddaughter, Amy; and four siblings, Clayton, Bill, Doris and Louise.
He loved his Ford...
Donald Elson Brooks, Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
Donald Elson Brooks, Jr., a devoted family man and respected textile industry professional, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina. Born on September 17, 1960, in Concord, North Carolina, Donald’s life was marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep love for those closest to him.
Donald devoted over four decades to his career...
John Robert Wheatley Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
John Robert Wheatley, Jr., 84, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on April 10, 2026, at Liberty Lane Hospice House in Salisbury, North Carolina.
John was born on September 28, 1941, in Lebanon, Kentucky, to John Robert and Mary Ida (Mattingly) Wheatley.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964.
In November 1970, John met the...
Wyatt Henderson Hobday
Apr 9, 2026
Wyatt Henderson Hobday, 20, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on April 9, 2026.
Wyatt was born on July 7, 2005 in Concord, North Carolina, to Ryan and Tabatha Hobday. Wyatt had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing jokes on his family and friends. As a young boy, he fell in love with music and “ just wanted to...
Gary Lee Sill
Apr 9, 2026
Gary Lee Sill, 82, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away at home on April 9, 2026.
Gary was born on December 10, 1943, in Salem, Indiana, to the late Heber and Helen Sill. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, a role he held with great honor and respect throughout his life.
Following his military service,...
Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr.
Apr 8, 2026
Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr., passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord, where he resided for the last ten months.
Ronald was born December 13, 1943 in Cabarrus County to the late Gray Presley Evans and the late Evelyn Evans. He attended Concord High School. He served in the US Navy on the USS Midway.
He was...
Kirk Matthew Rowand
May 2, 2026
Kirk Matthew Rowand, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Kirk was born December 6, 1950, in Spokane, Washington, to the late David and Aileen Rowand.
Survivors include beloved wife of 37 years, Laural; children, Wayne, Bobby, Jessi (Ron), Aaron (Gina) and Mike; four grandchildren, Ben, Maddy, Brayden, and Matthew.
Kirk Rowand was a wonderful man whose quiet strength, intelligence, and...
Ruth Furr Brooks
May 1, 2026
Ruth Furr Brooks, of Midland, transitioned from life to life everlasting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Brookdale Monroe Square. She recently celebrated her 105th birthday on Easter Sunday.
Mrs. Brooks was born April 5, 1921, in Stanly County to the late John Lee Furr and the late Dora Frances Furr. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Thomas...
Malcolm Monroe Lowder
Apr 30, 2026
Malcolm Monroe Lowder, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Born on August 9, 1932, in Albemarle, North Carolina to W.A. and Rosa Lee Lowder. Malcolm was preceded in death by both parents, his brother and his sister.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patty Stillwell Lowder and his two sons, Mark (Suzanne) Lowder of Albemarle, North...
Bayne "Alan" Thomas
Apr 28, 2026
Bayne "Alan" Thomas, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Alan was born May 4, 1953, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Bayne Ashley Thomas and the late Bennie Ruth Thomas. He grew up on Rocky River, a place he still loved to go fishing and roast hotdogs.
Alan served his country...
Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams
Apr 27, 2026
Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams, 89, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at TerraBella - Harrisburg in Harrisburg, NC.
Joe was born October 5, 1936 in St. Paul, Virginia to the late Samuel Williams and the late Vera Dean Williams.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Bertha Williams in February of 2026; and sisters,...
June Treece
Apr 27, 2026
June Freeze Treece, 92, of Chester, Virginia, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 27, 2026.
June was born December 25, 1933, in North Carolina to the late Thadeus Smoot Freeze and the late Mabel Kiser Freeze. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, LTC Ausby Junior Treece. Survivors include her son, Ted Treece of Chesterfield, VA.
The...
Willie Thomas Lewis
Apr 25, 2026
Willie Thomas Lewis, Sr., 83, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1942, in Windsor, Virginia, to the late Emma Lewis and Thomas Lewis.
Willie spent his early years in Virginia before moving to New York in his twenties. There, he worked as a dedicated custodian within the public school system...
Samuel Theron Jennings
Apr 25, 2026
Samuel Theron Jennings, 79, of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Wilkes Wake Forest Atrium Health in North Wilkesboro.
Sam was born on February 7, 1947, in Prentiss, Maine, to the late Eula Walker Jennings and Rev. Vernon Elvis Jennings. He was one of twelve siblings and the youngest son in a close-knit and musically gifted family...
Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert
Apr 25, 2026
Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert, 90, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Autumn Care of Salisbury.
Doris was born April 15, 1936 in Concord North Carolina to the late Robert Seth McManus and Elsie Geneva McManus.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband ,Council William Bostian as well as her devoted husband, Bill Talbert; son, Terry...
Katie Rebecca Johnson
Apr 20, 2026
Katie Rebecca Johnson, of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Johnson was born on October 12, 1940, in Hinds County, Mississippi, to the late Willie E. Davis and the late Ruth Brown Davis. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Johnson.
Mrs. Johnson enjoyed a life filled with simple pleasures. Her hobbies...
Bonnie Mullis
Apr 20, 2026
Bonnie Simpson Mullis, age 87, was called home on April 20, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1938, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she spent her early years before moving with her family to Union County.
Bonnie was a devoted wife to her late husband, William “Bill” Mullis, until his passing in 2015. She was preceded in death by her...
Lovelace Blythe Pugh
Apr 20, 2026
Lovelace Blythe Pugh of Kannapolis passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Lovelace was born December 11, 1939 in Huntersville, NC to the late LeGette Blythe and Esther Blythe.
Though she was a lifelong resident of Huntersville until recently, she taught for over 30 years in Cabarrus County Schools beginning at Royal Oaks...
Annie Belle Hargett
Apr 17, 2026
Annie Belle Hargett, 89, of Biscoe, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home.
Annie was born May 14, 1936, in North Carolina to the late Phylas H. McIntyre and the late Clara McIntyre.
She was also preceded in death by brother Daniel Rlee McIntyre, sister, Carolyn Maples son Ricky T. Hargett, daughters, Teresa Ann Hargett and Clara Mae Hargett, two...
Audrey M. Sterka
Apr 16, 2026
Audrey M. Sterka, age 92 originally from Downers Grove, IL passed away peacefully April 16, 2026, in Concord, NC.
Beloved Mother of David (Linda) Sterka, Daniel Sterka, Deanna (Chris) Patush and daughter-in-law Lori Sterka. Loving Grandmother to seven and Great Grandmother to twelve. Audrey is also survived by her sister-in-law, Darlene Sikorski and several nieces and nephews.
Audrey was preceded in death...
Charles Melbourne Whitley
Apr 11, 2026
Charles "Whit" Melbourne Whitley, 90, of Stanfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Whit was born January 26, 1936, in Stanly County to the late Roy Dixon Whitley and the late Maggie Yow Whitley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Steven Whitley; granddaughter, Amy; and four siblings, Clayton, Bill, Doris and Louise.
He loved his Ford...
Donald Elson Brooks, Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
Donald Elson Brooks, Jr., a devoted family man and respected textile industry professional, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina. Born on September 17, 1960, in Concord, North Carolina, Donald’s life was marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep love for those closest to him.
Donald devoted over four decades to his career...
John Robert Wheatley Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
John Robert Wheatley, Jr., 84, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on April 10, 2026, at Liberty Lane Hospice House in Salisbury, North Carolina.
John was born on September 28, 1941, in Lebanon, Kentucky, to John Robert and Mary Ida (Mattingly) Wheatley.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964.
In November 1970, John met the...
Wyatt Henderson Hobday
Apr 9, 2026
Wyatt Henderson Hobday, 20, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on April 9, 2026.
Wyatt was born on July 7, 2005 in Concord, North Carolina, to Ryan and Tabatha Hobday. Wyatt had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing jokes on his family and friends. As a young boy, he fell in love with music and “ just wanted to...
Gary Lee Sill
Apr 9, 2026
Gary Lee Sill, 82, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away at home on April 9, 2026.
Gary was born on December 10, 1943, in Salem, Indiana, to the late Heber and Helen Sill. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, a role he held with great honor and respect throughout his life.
Following his military service,...
Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr.
Apr 8, 2026
Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr., passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord, where he resided for the last ten months.
Ronald was born December 13, 1943 in Cabarrus County to the late Gray Presley Evans and the late Evelyn Evans. He attended Concord High School. He served in the US Navy on the USS Midway.
He was...
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