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Donald Reid Yow
Mar 24, 2026
Donald Reid Yow, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He now resides with his Lord and Savior, and his loving wife of sixty five years, Dorothy, who preceded him in death by twenty-two days.
Don was born on August 28, 1939 in Union County, NC to the late Julius Duke Yow and Glennie L. Aycoth, and...
Maxzell Hahn Whitley
Mar 23, 2026
Maxzell Hahn Whitley, 100, of Oakboro, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at her home.
Maxzell was born September 26, 1925, to the late Valeus Ranzo Hahn and the late Dallie Morgan Hahn in Stanfield, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, John D. Whitley; brothers, Hoyle and Hubert Hahn; sisters, Pearl Curlee, Leola Osborne,...
Dorothy Jean Griffin
Mar 23, 2026
Dorothy Jean Griffin, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Jean was born October 30, 1942, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late William Jerome Rabon and the late Edith Chandler Rabon.
She was also preceded in death by Husband Clifford "Buddy" Griffin, and brother Jerrell Rabon.
Jean had a love for sewing, playing the piano,...
Marcia Ann Bures
Mar 22, 2026
Marcia Ann Bures, 39 (give or take a few decades) of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Though her birth date would technically make her 85, Marcia never acknowledged an age older than 39—and certainly saw no reason to start now. A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong performer, she lived with...
James Luther Lindler
Mar 18, 2026
James Luther Lindler, 86, of Midland passed Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Greens at Cabarrus in Concord, NC.
James was born May 19, 1939, in South Carolina to the late Lelia Ocknee Lindler and James Herman Lindler. James was also preceded in death by wife, Carolyn Fern Lindler, sister, Zelma Walker, and brother, Bruce Lindler.
They lived in Chapin, SC throughout...
Robert Earl Kiker
Mar 18, 2026
Robert Earl Kiker, 79, from Monroe, NC passed away at the hospice house in Monroe on March 18, 2026.
He was proceeded in death by his father Norman Kiker, his mother Frances Kiker, and his first wife Sarah Kiser Kiker.
Survivors include his wife, Janette Hartsell Kiker; his son, Glen Kiker (Monica); his daughter, Amanda Mangum; his grandsons, Clint Kiker, Douglas Guidry...
Millis Neil Hough
Mar 18, 2026
Millis Neil Hough, 92, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Millis was born June 25, 1933 in Midland to the late James Alvin Hough and the late Annie Belle Robinson Hough. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Horton Hough; sister, Lillie Elzina H. Fletcher; brothers, Dewey Richard Hough, Max Avery Hough, and Theodore...
Peggy Jean Hopkins
Mar 15, 2026
Peggy Jean Hopkins, 92, of Concord, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at her home in Concord.
Peggy was born January 31, 1934 in North Carolina to the late Dewey Herman Stegall and the late Pauline Stegall.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Mickey Ray Hopkins sister JoAnn Duvall and brother John Stegall.
Peggy retired from Snyder Packaging after many years...
Judy Faye Gilbert
Mar 14, 2026
Judy Faye Gilbert, 76, of Concord, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Judy was born October 6, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Cleatus Benton Hudson and the late Gladys Burris Hudson.
Judy spent most of her years as a Mortgage Lender in which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was a faithful member of Wilmar Park...
James Edwin Mozeley, Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
James Edwin Mozeley, Jr., lovingly known as "Jay" passed away on March 13, 2026. He was the loving and devoted husband to his wife Tonya.
Born on December 11, 1957, he was the beloved son of James Edwin Mozeley and June Sanders Mozeley.
Jay was a proud father to his son, James E. Mozeley, III "Jimmy", and his daughter, Lisa Blue ("LD")(Brandon)....
Jefferson Freeman
Mar 13, 2026
Jefferson “Jeff” Freeman passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a long-fought illness, surrounded by his wife and children.
Jeff was born on September 6, 1934, in New York City and later moved to North Carolina following his tour of duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean War (1951–1954).
It was in North Carolina that he met his wife, Mary...
David Franklin White Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
David Franklin White Junior (known to all as DJ White) passed away in the early morning of March 13, 2026, surrounded by family and the best group of (those know how he referred to them) that he called friends/family. DJ was 49 years old and resided in Mooresville, North Carolina. His death was sudden and unexpected, due to complications arising...
Julian Matthew Allen
Mar 12, 2026
Julian was born June 27, 1990, in Tampa, Florida to Ronnie Allen and Raquel (Allen) Keen. He was a man whose presence filled every room—steady, loving, and deeply devoted to his family. Whether as a husband, father, son, or friend, Julian showed up with intention, quiet strength, and a heart that made people feel seen and safe.
Julian was deeply...
Bobby Jefferson Massey
Mar 12, 2026
Bobby Jefferson Massey, 91, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Kannapolis Health and Rehabilitation in Kannapolis, NC.
Mr. Massey was born August 8, 1934, in Yanceyville, North Carolina to the late Calvin Clarence Massey, Sr. and the late Ruby Pearl Regan Massey. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Calvin Clarence Massey, Jr., Thomas...
Zebulon Thomas Gibson, Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Zebulon Thomas “Tommy” Gibson Jr.
Zebulon Thomas “Tommy” Gibson Jr., born September 7, 1952, in Laurinburg, North Carolina, to Edith “Polly” Gibson and Zebulon Gibson, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Tommy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He took immense pride in his three sons and loved...
William Lewis Russell, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
William "Bill" Lewis Russell, Jr., 84, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC.
Bill was born September 22, 1941, in Charlotte, NC, to the late William L. and Mary G. Russell. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Bob" Griffin Russell.
He graduated from Charlotte's Harding High School in 1959. He earned...
Sadie Darlene Lefler
Mar 11, 2026
Sadie Darlene Lefler, 89, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Lefler was born September 1, 1936 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Lewis Whittington and the late Sadie Gertude Whittington.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter J. Lefler, Sr, sister Gaye Smith, son and daughter...
Gerald Gaston Freeman
Mar 11, 2026
Gerald G. Freeman, 93, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home under the care of Atrium Hospice-Kannapolis.
Gerald was born October 12, 1932, in Stanly County, North Carolina to Clarence Freeman and Margret Ada Poplin Freeman. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings, Laura Herlocker (Harvey), Alice Hatley (Henry), Matha Honeycutt...
Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer, Jr.
Mar 9, 2026
Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer Jr, 96, of Concord passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. It is without doubt that he was ushered in by those who went before him, on his way to meet Jesus.
Joseph was born February 9, 1930, in North Carolina to the late Lillie Talbert Misenheimer and Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer Sr. His...
Betty Ruth Gaskey
Mar 8, 2026
Betty Ruth Gaskey, 96, of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Lakeside Health & Rehab in Huntersville, NC.
Betty was born February 2, 1930 in Concord, North Carolina to the late John Max Troutman and the late Nettie Maxwell Troutman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Gaskey in 2011; brother, Andy Troutman; and brother,...
Donald Reid Yow
Mar 24, 2026
Donald Reid Yow, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He now resides with his Lord and Savior, and his loving wife of sixty five years, Dorothy, who preceded him in death by twenty-two days.
Don was born on August 28, 1939 in Union County, NC to the late Julius Duke Yow and Glennie L. Aycoth, and...
Maxzell Hahn Whitley
Mar 23, 2026
Maxzell Hahn Whitley, 100, of Oakboro, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at her home.
Maxzell was born September 26, 1925, to the late Valeus Ranzo Hahn and the late Dallie Morgan Hahn in Stanfield, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, John D. Whitley; brothers, Hoyle and Hubert Hahn; sisters, Pearl Curlee, Leola Osborne,...
Dorothy Jean Griffin
Mar 23, 2026
Dorothy Jean Griffin, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Jean was born October 30, 1942, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late William Jerome Rabon and the late Edith Chandler Rabon.
She was also preceded in death by Husband Clifford "Buddy" Griffin, and brother Jerrell Rabon.
Jean had a love for sewing, playing the piano,...
Marcia Ann Bures
Mar 22, 2026
Marcia Ann Bures, 39 (give or take a few decades) of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Though her birth date would technically make her 85, Marcia never acknowledged an age older than 39—and certainly saw no reason to start now. A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong performer, she lived with...
James Luther Lindler
Mar 18, 2026
James Luther Lindler, 86, of Midland passed Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Greens at Cabarrus in Concord, NC.
James was born May 19, 1939, in South Carolina to the late Lelia Ocknee Lindler and James Herman Lindler. James was also preceded in death by wife, Carolyn Fern Lindler, sister, Zelma Walker, and brother, Bruce Lindler.
They lived in Chapin, SC throughout...
Robert Earl Kiker
Mar 18, 2026
Robert Earl Kiker, 79, from Monroe, NC passed away at the hospice house in Monroe on March 18, 2026.
He was proceeded in death by his father Norman Kiker, his mother Frances Kiker, and his first wife Sarah Kiser Kiker.
Survivors include his wife, Janette Hartsell Kiker; his son, Glen Kiker (Monica); his daughter, Amanda Mangum; his grandsons, Clint Kiker, Douglas Guidry...
Millis Neil Hough
Mar 18, 2026
Millis Neil Hough, 92, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Millis was born June 25, 1933 in Midland to the late James Alvin Hough and the late Annie Belle Robinson Hough. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia Ann Horton Hough; sister, Lillie Elzina H. Fletcher; brothers, Dewey Richard Hough, Max Avery Hough, and Theodore...
Peggy Jean Hopkins
Mar 15, 2026
Peggy Jean Hopkins, 92, of Concord, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at her home in Concord.
Peggy was born January 31, 1934 in North Carolina to the late Dewey Herman Stegall and the late Pauline Stegall.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Mickey Ray Hopkins sister JoAnn Duvall and brother John Stegall.
Peggy retired from Snyder Packaging after many years...
Judy Faye Gilbert
Mar 14, 2026
Judy Faye Gilbert, 76, of Concord, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Judy was born October 6, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Cleatus Benton Hudson and the late Gladys Burris Hudson.
Judy spent most of her years as a Mortgage Lender in which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was a faithful member of Wilmar Park...
James Edwin Mozeley, Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
James Edwin Mozeley, Jr., lovingly known as "Jay" passed away on March 13, 2026. He was the loving and devoted husband to his wife Tonya.
Born on December 11, 1957, he was the beloved son of James Edwin Mozeley and June Sanders Mozeley.
Jay was a proud father to his son, James E. Mozeley, III "Jimmy", and his daughter, Lisa Blue ("LD")(Brandon)....
Jefferson Freeman
Mar 13, 2026
Jefferson “Jeff” Freeman passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a long-fought illness, surrounded by his wife and children.
Jeff was born on September 6, 1934, in New York City and later moved to North Carolina following his tour of duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean War (1951–1954).
It was in North Carolina that he met his wife, Mary...
David Franklin White Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
David Franklin White Junior (known to all as DJ White) passed away in the early morning of March 13, 2026, surrounded by family and the best group of (those know how he referred to them) that he called friends/family. DJ was 49 years old and resided in Mooresville, North Carolina. His death was sudden and unexpected, due to complications arising...
Julian Matthew Allen
Mar 12, 2026
Julian was born June 27, 1990, in Tampa, Florida to Ronnie Allen and Raquel (Allen) Keen. He was a man whose presence filled every room—steady, loving, and deeply devoted to his family. Whether as a husband, father, son, or friend, Julian showed up with intention, quiet strength, and a heart that made people feel seen and safe.
Julian was deeply...
Bobby Jefferson Massey
Mar 12, 2026
Bobby Jefferson Massey, 91, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Kannapolis Health and Rehabilitation in Kannapolis, NC.
Mr. Massey was born August 8, 1934, in Yanceyville, North Carolina to the late Calvin Clarence Massey, Sr. and the late Ruby Pearl Regan Massey. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Calvin Clarence Massey, Jr., Thomas...
Zebulon Thomas Gibson, Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Zebulon Thomas “Tommy” Gibson Jr.
Zebulon Thomas “Tommy” Gibson Jr., born September 7, 1952, in Laurinburg, North Carolina, to Edith “Polly” Gibson and Zebulon Gibson, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Tommy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He took immense pride in his three sons and loved...
William Lewis Russell, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
William "Bill" Lewis Russell, Jr., 84, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC.
Bill was born September 22, 1941, in Charlotte, NC, to the late William L. and Mary G. Russell. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Bob" Griffin Russell.
He graduated from Charlotte's Harding High School in 1959. He earned...
Sadie Darlene Lefler
Mar 11, 2026
Sadie Darlene Lefler, 89, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Lefler was born September 1, 1936 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Lewis Whittington and the late Sadie Gertude Whittington.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter J. Lefler, Sr, sister Gaye Smith, son and daughter...
Gerald Gaston Freeman
Mar 11, 2026
Gerald G. Freeman, 93, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home under the care of Atrium Hospice-Kannapolis.
Gerald was born October 12, 1932, in Stanly County, North Carolina to Clarence Freeman and Margret Ada Poplin Freeman. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings, Laura Herlocker (Harvey), Alice Hatley (Henry), Matha Honeycutt...
Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer, Jr.
Mar 9, 2026
Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer Jr, 96, of Concord passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. It is without doubt that he was ushered in by those who went before him, on his way to meet Jesus.
Joseph was born February 9, 1930, in North Carolina to the late Lillie Talbert Misenheimer and Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer Sr. His...
Betty Ruth Gaskey
Mar 8, 2026
Betty Ruth Gaskey, 96, of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Lakeside Health & Rehab in Huntersville, NC.
Betty was born February 2, 1930 in Concord, North Carolina to the late John Max Troutman and the late Nettie Maxwell Troutman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Gaskey in 2011; brother, Andy Troutman; and brother,...
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