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Richard David Lee Kirk
Sep 6, 2026
Richard David Lee Kirk, 89, of Richfield, NC was called peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Richard was born in Stanly County on December 15, 1936, to the late Jodie Edward Kirk and the late Bertha Drye Kirk.
Richard was an active member of Wesley Chapel UMC. After retiring from Alcoa, he enjoyed many years volunteering at the...
Laura Tishuk
Sep 6, 2026
Laura Jane Tishuk, 75, of Charlotte, NC joined loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Laura was born October 11, 1950 in Flushing, New York to the late Hyman Merkin and the late Dorothy Merkin.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Tom; daughter, Melani and son in law Jay; granddaughter, Hailey; and sisters, Phyllis and Ronnie.
In lieu of flowers,...
Kelly Poplin Brown
Sep 6, 2026
Kelly Brown, 67, of Stanfield, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at home.
Kelly was born March 26, 1959, in North Carolina to the late Jimmy Harold Poplin and the late Sue Burris Poplin. She was also preceded in death by son, Aaron Murray Pattenick.
Kelly was a loving mother who was most proud of her daughter Taylor and all of her...
Dianne Cox Sossoman
Sep 6, 2026
Dianne Cox Sossoman, born February 8, 1942, entered Heaven on September 6, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ephraim Donald Cox and Wilma Irene Perkins Cox.
Dianne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Wayne Sossoman; her brother, Kenneth Cox; and her niece, Autumn Cox.
A devoted follower of Christ, Dianne was a faithful member of First Assembly...
Marie Barbee Eudy
Sep 3, 2026
Marie Barbee Eudy, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Marie was born September 21, 1934, in North Carolina to the late Jonah Phillip Barbee and the late Dora Austin Barbee. She was also preceded in death by husband, Ralph Homer Eudy, sisters, Ruth Almond, Clara Coley, and Janet Almond.
Marie...
Julien Booth
Sep 2, 2026
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Julien Binford Booth, 53, of Concord, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Julien's services will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at The Pavilion at The Venues at Langtree, 554 Langtree Road, Mooresville, NC. The service will begin at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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Tommy K Whitley
Sep 2, 2026
Tommy Keith Whitley, 95, of Frog Pond, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Born November 1, 1930, Tommy was a lifelong native of Oakboro and was born and raised in the Ridgecrest community.
Tommy was a lifelong and faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where his faith and his church family remained an important...
Jose Pena-Lepe
Sep 1, 2026
Jose Aniceto Pena-Lepe, 60, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Texas.
Jose was born April 17, 1966, in Mexico to the late Mateo Pena and Lorenza Lepe. In addition to his father, Jose was also preceded in death by brother, Epigmenio Pena Lepe and sister, Obdulia Pena Lepe.
Jose was a generous and kind-hearted man who touched the lives...
Wade Love
Sep 1, 2026
Wade Love, 83, of Midland, NC passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Novant Health, Mint Hill.
Wade was born August 20, 1943 in Cabarrus County to Luther “Luke” and Cathleen Starnes Love. As a child, Wade loved hunting, fishing, and playing baseball. He cultivated meaningful friendships at Bethel School that lasted throughout the rest of his life. In 1964, he...
Audrey Ann Roman
Aug 31, 2026
Audrey Ann Roman (Cobb), 97, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and a family who will carry her in their hearts forever.
Born on November 21, 1928, Audrey lived a long and meaningful life devoted to her family and to the things that brought her joy. She was preceded in death by...
Bonnie Ann Catalano
Aug 29, 2026
Bonnie Ann Catalano, born October 22, 1954, in Rochester, New York, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on August 29, 2026.
Bonnie was the beloved wife of Charlie Peter Catalano, a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and the kind of person who never met a stranger.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie; her children, Frank Petrosino and his...
Betty Jean Blake Page
Aug 29, 2026
Betty Jean Page, 92, of Midland, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
Betty was born June 2, 1934 in North Carolina to the late George Banks Blake and the late Margie Mae Blake. She was also preceded in death by husband, Daniel Webster Page; daughter, Patti Carter; grandson, Reggie Burnette; and five siblings.
Betty leaves behind her...
Lillie Tucker
Aug 27, 2026
Lillie Drye Tucker of Stanfield passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Trinity Skilled Nursing Facility.
Born September 21, 1935 in Stanly County, NC she was the daughter of the late Charlie Spurgeon Drye and Esther Springer Drye. She was a member of New Life Church in Locust.
She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved...
Frankie Elmore Oliver
Aug 25, 2026
Frankie Elmore Oliver, 78, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Veterans Hospital in Durham.
Bobby was born June 7, 1948 in South Carolina to the late Joe Gary Oliver and the late Sally Oliver.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Gene Oliver, Bruce Oliver, and sister, Joyce Ritch.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 4th from 11...
Joe Estrella
Aug 25, 2026
Joe Estrella, 40, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Joe was born March 26, 1986 in to the late Manuel De Jesus Estrella and Miguelina Santos.
Joe Estrella was a wonderful human being—a devoted husband, a great father to two children, a good friend, and a loving son—who was always ready to help anyone...
George Richard Stewart
Aug 24, 2026
George Richard Stewart, 90, of Concord, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury.
George was born March 26, 1936 in North Carolina to the late Donald Paul Stewart and the late Mabel M. Stewart. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Stewart, daughter, Donna Willette Taylor, and brother, Donald Paul Stewart,...
Gene Edward Shibata
Aug 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Gene on August 23, 2026, surrounded by love in his room. Born on March 26, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, Gene was the cherished son of George and Yoshiko. He is predeceased by his beloved father, George, and his dear wife, Cathy.Gene’s life was a testament to dedication, love, and laughter. A...
Edith Delores Douglas
Aug 23, 2026
Edith Delores Douglas (McConner), 100, of Harrisburg, NC, by way of Detroit, MI transitioned peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Delores was the second of six children born to Norma & Walter R. McConner in Chicago, Illinois on October 19, 1925. Sisters Norma Elaine and Muriel, brothers, Walter R. Jr. (Buddy), Stanley McConner, James Nobel, and Courtney Jones...
Sarah Jane Yates
Aug 23, 2026
Sarah Jane McClure Yates, 83, of Concord, NC went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Sarah was born December 18, 1942 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Elmer McClure and the late Bessie "Louise" Brown McClure. She was also preceeded in death by her husband, Vernon W. Yates in 2017; brother, James McClure; sister, Mary...
Mary Ferguson
Aug 22, 2026
Mary Ferguson, 68, of Harrisburg, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, August 22, 2026, following a two-year cancer journey marked by strength, courage, and grace.
Mary was born June 26, 1958 in Watertown, New York, to the late Don and Erleen Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Alan and John Ferguson.
Mary was...
Richard David Lee Kirk
Sep 6, 2026
Richard David Lee Kirk, 89, of Richfield, NC was called peacefully to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Richard was born in Stanly County on December 15, 1936, to the late Jodie Edward Kirk and the late Bertha Drye Kirk.
Richard was an active member of Wesley Chapel UMC. After retiring from Alcoa, he enjoyed many years volunteering at the...
Laura Tishuk
Sep 6, 2026
Laura Jane Tishuk, 75, of Charlotte, NC joined loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Laura was born October 11, 1950 in Flushing, New York to the late Hyman Merkin and the late Dorothy Merkin.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Tom; daughter, Melani and son in law Jay; granddaughter, Hailey; and sisters, Phyllis and Ronnie.
In lieu of flowers,...
Kelly Poplin Brown
Sep 6, 2026
Kelly Brown, 67, of Stanfield, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at home.
Kelly was born March 26, 1959, in North Carolina to the late Jimmy Harold Poplin and the late Sue Burris Poplin. She was also preceded in death by son, Aaron Murray Pattenick.
Kelly was a loving mother who was most proud of her daughter Taylor and all of her...
Dianne Cox Sossoman
Sep 6, 2026
Dianne Cox Sossoman, born February 8, 1942, entered Heaven on September 6, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ephraim Donald Cox and Wilma Irene Perkins Cox.
Dianne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Wayne Sossoman; her brother, Kenneth Cox; and her niece, Autumn Cox.
A devoted follower of Christ, Dianne was a faithful member of First Assembly...
Marie Barbee Eudy
Sep 3, 2026
Marie Barbee Eudy, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Marie was born September 21, 1934, in North Carolina to the late Jonah Phillip Barbee and the late Dora Austin Barbee. She was also preceded in death by husband, Ralph Homer Eudy, sisters, Ruth Almond, Clara Coley, and Janet Almond.
Marie...
Julien Booth
Sep 2, 2026
**Please check back for the full obituary soon.**
Julien Binford Booth, 53, of Concord, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Julien's services will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at The Pavilion at The Venues at Langtree, 554 Langtree Road, Mooresville, NC. The service will begin at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Hartsell...
Tommy K Whitley
Sep 2, 2026
Tommy Keith Whitley, 95, of Frog Pond, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Born November 1, 1930, Tommy was a lifelong native of Oakboro and was born and raised in the Ridgecrest community.
Tommy was a lifelong and faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where his faith and his church family remained an important...
Jose Pena-Lepe
Sep 1, 2026
Jose Aniceto Pena-Lepe, 60, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Texas.
Jose was born April 17, 1966, in Mexico to the late Mateo Pena and Lorenza Lepe. In addition to his father, Jose was also preceded in death by brother, Epigmenio Pena Lepe and sister, Obdulia Pena Lepe.
Jose was a generous and kind-hearted man who touched the lives...
Wade Love
Sep 1, 2026
Wade Love, 83, of Midland, NC passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Novant Health, Mint Hill.
Wade was born August 20, 1943 in Cabarrus County to Luther “Luke” and Cathleen Starnes Love. As a child, Wade loved hunting, fishing, and playing baseball. He cultivated meaningful friendships at Bethel School that lasted throughout the rest of his life. In 1964, he...
Audrey Ann Roman
Aug 31, 2026
Audrey Ann Roman (Cobb), 97, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and a family who will carry her in their hearts forever.
Born on November 21, 1928, Audrey lived a long and meaningful life devoted to her family and to the things that brought her joy. She was preceded in death by...
Bonnie Ann Catalano
Aug 29, 2026
Bonnie Ann Catalano, born October 22, 1954, in Rochester, New York, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on August 29, 2026.
Bonnie was the beloved wife of Charlie Peter Catalano, a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and the kind of person who never met a stranger.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie; her children, Frank Petrosino and his...
Betty Jean Blake Page
Aug 29, 2026
Betty Jean Page, 92, of Midland, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
Betty was born June 2, 1934 in North Carolina to the late George Banks Blake and the late Margie Mae Blake. She was also preceded in death by husband, Daniel Webster Page; daughter, Patti Carter; grandson, Reggie Burnette; and five siblings.
Betty leaves behind her...
Lillie Tucker
Aug 27, 2026
Lillie Drye Tucker of Stanfield passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Trinity Skilled Nursing Facility.
Born September 21, 1935 in Stanly County, NC she was the daughter of the late Charlie Spurgeon Drye and Esther Springer Drye. She was a member of New Life Church in Locust.
She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved...
Frankie Elmore Oliver
Aug 25, 2026
Frankie Elmore Oliver, 78, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Veterans Hospital in Durham.
Bobby was born June 7, 1948 in South Carolina to the late Joe Gary Oliver and the late Sally Oliver.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Gene Oliver, Bruce Oliver, and sister, Joyce Ritch.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 4th from 11...
Joe Estrella
Aug 25, 2026
Joe Estrella, 40, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Joe was born March 26, 1986 in to the late Manuel De Jesus Estrella and Miguelina Santos.
Joe Estrella was a wonderful human being—a devoted husband, a great father to two children, a good friend, and a loving son—who was always ready to help anyone...
George Richard Stewart
Aug 24, 2026
George Richard Stewart, 90, of Concord, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury.
George was born March 26, 1936 in North Carolina to the late Donald Paul Stewart and the late Mabel M. Stewart. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Stewart, daughter, Donna Willette Taylor, and brother, Donald Paul Stewart,...
Gene Edward Shibata
Aug 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Gene on August 23, 2026, surrounded by love in his room. Born on March 26, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, Gene was the cherished son of George and Yoshiko. He is predeceased by his beloved father, George, and his dear wife, Cathy.Gene’s life was a testament to dedication, love, and laughter. A...
Edith Delores Douglas
Aug 23, 2026
Edith Delores Douglas (McConner), 100, of Harrisburg, NC, by way of Detroit, MI transitioned peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Delores was the second of six children born to Norma & Walter R. McConner in Chicago, Illinois on October 19, 1925. Sisters Norma Elaine and Muriel, brothers, Walter R. Jr. (Buddy), Stanley McConner, James Nobel, and Courtney Jones...
Sarah Jane Yates
Aug 23, 2026
Sarah Jane McClure Yates, 83, of Concord, NC went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Sarah was born December 18, 1942 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Elmer McClure and the late Bessie "Louise" Brown McClure. She was also preceeded in death by her husband, Vernon W. Yates in 2017; brother, James McClure; sister, Mary...
Mary Ferguson
Aug 22, 2026
Mary Ferguson, 68, of Harrisburg, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, August 22, 2026, following a two-year cancer journey marked by strength, courage, and grace.
Mary was born June 26, 1958 in Watertown, New York, to the late Don and Erleen Ferguson. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Alan and John Ferguson.
Mary was...
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