All Obituaries

Shirley Ann Simpson Plummer, 83, of Midland, NC went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born March 11, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Eugene Grady Simpson and the late Clara Elizabeth Hartsell Simpson.  She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Donald Simpson. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, George Plummer of the home; son, Darrill Plummer and wife Jamie; daughter, Beverly Watts and husband Ray;...

Mr. Hendricks was born on October 5th, 1932, in Charlotte, NC. He was the son of the late Sherman Taft Hendricks and Virginia Cherry Hendricks. He was a graduate of Derita High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and participated in the Hydrogen Bomb tests at Eniwetok and Bikini Atolls in the Marshall Islands. Upon completing his service with the Air Force, Mr. Hendricks started a 36 year career with Southern Bell/Bellsouth Telephone...

Christopher Michael Bravo, 35, of Matthews, NC, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC with his parents by his side. Chris was born January 17, 1988, in Elmira, NY, to James Mark Bravo and Roxanne Marie Hmiel Bravo. In addition to his parents, Chris is also survived by his sister, Melissa (Brian) Moore; nephew, Miles Moore; niece, Reese Moore; dear friends, Chris and Kayla D'Allura and their children, Michael, Christopher, and Daniel (who...

Margo Leah Nieslawski Hahn, 82, of Concord, NC passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. Margo was born June 27, 1940 in Peru, Illinois to the late John Stanley Nieslawski and the late Lucy Rose Daffara Nieslawski. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Jo Nieslawski Znaniecki. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Robert "Bob" Hahn; daughter, Lori Hahn Hancock; son, Robert Kurt Hahn and wife Cynthia; granddaughters, Alyssa (Charles) Tabor, Kayla (Justin) Colson,...

Edward Monroe Moose, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle. Edward was born January 20, 1938 in North Carolina to the late John Daniel Moose and the late Nannie Victoria Bost Moose.  He was also preceded in death by wife, Ruth Ann Moose and son, Edward Monroe Moose. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will follow on...

Sadie Hunt Swaim, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. Sadie was born December 6, 1943 in Randleman to the late Claude and Ethel Hunt.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Duane Swaim; son, Sam Swaim; and siblings, Pete and Brenda. Sadie graduated high school and obtained her real estate license.  She loved fishing and placing gemstones in jewelry settings.  Sadie was a very compassionate and hard-working woman.  She was also a great cook....

Pamela Kay Arey, 68, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Pamela was born July 9, 1954 in Albemarle to the late Lloyd Calvin Arey and Kathleen Thorpe Arey.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Janice Arey Eudy. Pamela was a graduate of North Stanly High School. She worked for Federal Pacific and later for Stanly County as a library assistant having retired in 2021 having served for over 31 years.  She was known for...

Dolly Mae Mullis Howard, 73, of Albemarle, passed away at 11:20 pm on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital holding hands with her daughter-nieces, Denise Garrett Burleson and Renée Garrett. Dolly was born November 16, 1949, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Otto Lane Mullis and the late Virgie Deese Mullis.  She was also preceded in death by siblings, Bernice Almond, Nell Thompson, Barbara Garrett, Kendall Mullis, Don Mullis, Landon Mullis, and Mac...

Laverne Sophronia Whitley Smith, 94, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home. Laverne was born January 20, 1929 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late D.P. Whitley and the late Emma Hinson Whitley.  She was also preceded in death by infant son, Nelson Smith and brother, John D. Whitley. The graveside service will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 2:00pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oakboro officiated by Rev. Dr. Shad Hicks and Rev. Tab...

Roger Vann Ridenhour, 69, of New London, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at home. Roger was born February 17, 1954, in Stanly county to the late Charles Luther Ridenhour and the late Christine Culp Ridenhour.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ridenhour; brother Wayne Ridenhour and brother-in-law Wayne Edwards. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be on...