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Shirley Jean Childers

Shirley Jean Childers

Oct 12, 2025

Shirley Jean Childers passed away on October 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital. She was surrounded by her husband of 52 years, Mark Childers, and their three children.

She was born in Rector, Arkansas on March 24, 1947. Raised in California and ended up in Nevada where she meet her forever partner.

They decided in 1980 that they would like to...

Thomas Nolan Beaver, Sr.

Thomas Nolan Beaver, Sr.

Oct 10, 2025

Thomas Nolan Beaver, 83, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Ann Street Senior Living in Kannapolis.

Mr. Beaver was born December 24, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Nolan Clarence Beaver and the late Dixie Ashe Griggs.

He was also preceded in death by wife, Wanda Joyce Beaver, and great-grandson, Alec Shires, and sister, Sue Walker.

Tom was a...

Frances Geraldine Poplin

Frances Geraldine Poplin

Oct 8, 2025

Frances Geraldine Poplin, 86, of New London, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Her passion for gardening and cooking brought joy to all those around her.

Geraldine was born March 18, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Arthur Misenheimer and the late Naomi Sells Misenheimer. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Poplin. Also...

Franklin Delano Carpenter, Jr.

Franklin Delano Carpenter, Jr.

Oct 7, 2025

Franklin "Junie" Delano Carpenter 70 of Concord NC, originally from Huntington WV, passed away peacefully on October 7th at the VA Hospice, after a short battle with Cancer.

Junie was born on November 15th 1954, to the late Franklin Carpenter and late Sylvia Carpenter in Huntington WV.

He was also preceded in death by his sister; Katie Hager, brothers; Ricky Carpenter and...

Nancy (Geri) S. Furr

Nancy (Geri) S. Furr

Oct 7, 2025

Nancy S. (Geri) Furr, 89, of Kannapolis peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by her family. Geri was born June 27, 1936 in Concord, NC to the late John C. Sherrill and the late Virginia L. Sherrill.

She was preceeded in death by her husband of 28 years, George E. (Jack) Cleaver and her husband...

John "Terry" Hatley

John "Terry" Hatley

Oct 7, 2025

John “Terry” Hatley, 71, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus surrounded by family.

Terry was born February 15, 1954, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Clester Lee Hatley and Pearl Blake Hatley. He was also preceded in death by his long-time significant other, Melanie Cook Lilly, stepson, Greg Lilly, and siblings Trulia, Edith, Clessie,...

Regina Anne Joyce Seymour

Regina Anne Joyce Seymour

Oct 2, 2025

Regina Anne Joyce Seymour, 54, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Regina was born March 5, 1971, in Winston-Salem to Richard and Rachel Joyce. In addition to her parents, Regina is also survived by her daughter, Emma Seymour; son, Matthew Seymour; sister, Robin (Joe) Carey; nephew, Connor Carey; niece, Morgan Carey, — they...

Jon Terrance Foster

Jon Terrance Foster

Oct 1, 2025

Jon Terrance Foster

August 5, 1963 – October 1, 2025

Jon Terrance Foster, 62, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Jon was born on August 5, 1963, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late Nicholas James Foster and Marie Jordan Foster Whitney. In addition to his father, Jon was preceded in death...

Joe M. Munson

Joe M. Munson

Oct 1, 2025

Joe Martin Munson, 92, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at his home in Concord surrounded by family.

Munson was born August 28, 1933 in North Carolina to the late William Monroe Munson and the late Carrie Elizabeth Munson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred E. Munson, son-in-law, Joe Dixon, great-grandson, Jayden Munson, four brothers...

Sonja Marie Gray

Sonja Marie Gray

Oct 1, 2025

Sonja Marie Gray, 86, of Concord, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her residence in Concord.

Mrs. Gray was born July 31, 1939 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Ralph Henderson Whitley and the late Virginia Lucille Whitley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade William Gray, daughter,...

Ruth Almond Page

Ruth Almond Page

Oct 1, 2025

Ruth Almond Page, 86, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Ruth was born June 16, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Ollie Almond and the late Lucy Jane Varner Almond.

She was also preceded in death by husband, George Lee Page; brothers, J.D. Almond, William Robert Almond, Paul Melvin Almond, Joel Ollie Almond,...

Rosemarie Anna Gates

Rosemarie Anna Gates

Sep 29, 2025

Rosemarie Anna Gates, 87, of Locust, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Born on June 4, 1938, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Rosemarie was the daughter of the late Oswald Arno Hofmann and Maria Anna Quickert Hofmann. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Hofmann of Winter Park, Florida.

Rosemarie married her high...

Barbara Ann Clemons

Barbara Ann Clemons

Sep 29, 2025

Barbara Ann Clemons, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born August 8, 1941, in Georgia to the late Cleveland Lamar Allen and the late Lottie Mae Sullivan Allen.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Clarence Forrest Clemons, Jr.; and sisters, Gwen Hulsey and Nancy Hanson.

Barbara was a wonderful...

Bernice Morrison

Bernice Morrison

Sep 28, 2025

Bernice Ann Diehl Morrison, 88, of Midland, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Terra Bella in Harrisburg surrounded by her family.

Bernice was born March 3, 1937, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Edward and Agnes Diehl. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack Wilborn Morrison; grandson, Landon Joseph Morrison; and brother, Thomas Diehl.

Bernice graduated from...

David Calvin Hunt

David Calvin Hunt

Sep 25, 2025

David Hunt passed away on September 25, 2025 in Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina.

David was born February 16, 1943 in Princeton, New Jersey to parents Charles Edward Hunt and Esther Maxine (Chamberlain) Hunt and was a member of the Crosswicks Methodist Church.

He grew up in Allentown, New Jersey and began his working career in the dairy industry with his brother Don....

Edward Eugene Taylor Jr.

Edward Eugene Taylor Jr.

Sep 24, 2025

Edward (Eddie) Eugene Taylor Jr., age 68, of Harrisburg, passed away at his home on September 24, 2025. Born on August 14, 1957, in Waxhaw, NC, he was the son of John Arthur Taylor and Hilda Lee Taylor. Eddie was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Hilda, father, John, and step-child, D. Keith Todd.

Eddie is survived by his wife,...

Judy Sloop McLester

Judy Sloop McLester

Sep 24, 2025

Judy Sloop McLester, 85, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Born on August 10, 1940, in Concord, North Carolina, Judy was the daughter of Viola Tarlton Sloop and Robert Smoot Sloop. She grew up surrounded by a close-knit family and carried those values of love and connection throughout her life.

Judy was a devoted mother and cherished...

Betty Holt Harwood

Betty Holt Harwood

Sep 22, 2025

Betty Holt Harwood, 85, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Spring Arbor of Wilmington.

Born on June 6, 1940, to the late Adele and Banks Holt, Betty grew up with a love of family, faith, and life’s simple joys. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which was known as Woman’s College...

Geraldine Crisco

Geraldine Crisco

Sep 21, 2025

Geraldine Crisco, 86, of Midland, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 7:30pm Cabarrus Nursing & Rehab. Center in Concord.

Geraldine Crisco was born on October 10, 1938 in North Carolina to the late Carl Alexander Love and the late Lee Genevia Love.

She was also preceded in death by husband, James L. Crisco of Midland, brother, Carl Allen Love of Concord,...

Suggie and Kenneth Christenbury

Suggie and Kenneth Christenbury

Sep 20, 2025

Kenneth and Suggie Christenbury, of Concord, have passed away peacefully at home with family by their side. Grace "Suggie" Christenbury, 92, ended her journey at sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Kenneth Lee Christenbury, 95, ended his journey at sunrise on Saturday, September 20, 2025. We are sad, but rejoice, as they are together in eternal life.

Kenneth was born August...

Shirley Jean Childers

Shirley Jean Childers

Oct 12, 2025

Shirley Jean Childers passed away on October 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital. She was surrounded by her husband of 52 years, Mark Childers, and their three children.

She was born in Rector, Arkansas on March 24, 1947. Raised in California and ended up in Nevada where she meet her forever partner.

They decided in 1980 that they would like to...

Thomas Nolan Beaver, Sr.

Thomas Nolan Beaver, Sr.

Oct 10, 2025

Thomas Nolan Beaver, 83, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Ann Street Senior Living in Kannapolis.

Mr. Beaver was born December 24, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Nolan Clarence Beaver and the late Dixie Ashe Griggs.

He was also preceded in death by wife, Wanda Joyce Beaver, and great-grandson, Alec Shires, and sister, Sue Walker.

Tom was a...

Frances Geraldine Poplin

Frances Geraldine Poplin

Oct 8, 2025

Frances Geraldine Poplin, 86, of New London, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Her passion for gardening and cooking brought joy to all those around her.

Geraldine was born March 18, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Arthur Misenheimer and the late Naomi Sells Misenheimer. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Poplin. Also...

Franklin Delano Carpenter, Jr.

Franklin Delano Carpenter, Jr.

Oct 7, 2025

Franklin "Junie" Delano Carpenter 70 of Concord NC, originally from Huntington WV, passed away peacefully on October 7th at the VA Hospice, after a short battle with Cancer.

Junie was born on November 15th 1954, to the late Franklin Carpenter and late Sylvia Carpenter in Huntington WV.

He was also preceded in death by his sister; Katie Hager, brothers; Ricky Carpenter and...

Nancy (Geri) S. Furr

Nancy (Geri) S. Furr

Oct 7, 2025

Nancy S. (Geri) Furr, 89, of Kannapolis peacefully passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by her family. Geri was born June 27, 1936 in Concord, NC to the late John C. Sherrill and the late Virginia L. Sherrill.

She was preceeded in death by her husband of 28 years, George E. (Jack) Cleaver and her husband...

John "Terry" Hatley

John "Terry" Hatley

Oct 7, 2025

John “Terry” Hatley, 71, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus surrounded by family.

Terry was born February 15, 1954, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Clester Lee Hatley and Pearl Blake Hatley. He was also preceded in death by his long-time significant other, Melanie Cook Lilly, stepson, Greg Lilly, and siblings Trulia, Edith, Clessie,...

Regina Anne Joyce Seymour

Regina Anne Joyce Seymour

Oct 2, 2025

Regina Anne Joyce Seymour, 54, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Regina was born March 5, 1971, in Winston-Salem to Richard and Rachel Joyce. In addition to her parents, Regina is also survived by her daughter, Emma Seymour; son, Matthew Seymour; sister, Robin (Joe) Carey; nephew, Connor Carey; niece, Morgan Carey, — they...

Jon Terrance Foster

Jon Terrance Foster

Oct 1, 2025

Jon Terrance Foster

August 5, 1963 – October 1, 2025

Jon Terrance Foster, 62, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Jon was born on August 5, 1963, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the late Nicholas James Foster and Marie Jordan Foster Whitney. In addition to his father, Jon was preceded in death...

Joe M. Munson

Joe M. Munson

Oct 1, 2025

Joe Martin Munson, 92, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at his home in Concord surrounded by family.

Munson was born August 28, 1933 in North Carolina to the late William Monroe Munson and the late Carrie Elizabeth Munson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred E. Munson, son-in-law, Joe Dixon, great-grandson, Jayden Munson, four brothers...

Sonja Marie Gray

Sonja Marie Gray

Oct 1, 2025

Sonja Marie Gray, 86, of Concord, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her residence in Concord.

Mrs. Gray was born July 31, 1939 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Ralph Henderson Whitley and the late Virginia Lucille Whitley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade William Gray, daughter,...

Ruth Almond Page

Ruth Almond Page

Oct 1, 2025

Ruth Almond Page, 86, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Ruth was born June 16, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Ollie Almond and the late Lucy Jane Varner Almond.

She was also preceded in death by husband, George Lee Page; brothers, J.D. Almond, William Robert Almond, Paul Melvin Almond, Joel Ollie Almond,...

Rosemarie Anna Gates

Rosemarie Anna Gates

Sep 29, 2025

Rosemarie Anna Gates, 87, of Locust, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Born on June 4, 1938, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Rosemarie was the daughter of the late Oswald Arno Hofmann and Maria Anna Quickert Hofmann. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Hofmann of Winter Park, Florida.

Rosemarie married her high...

Barbara Ann Clemons

Barbara Ann Clemons

Sep 29, 2025

Barbara Ann Clemons, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born August 8, 1941, in Georgia to the late Cleveland Lamar Allen and the late Lottie Mae Sullivan Allen.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Clarence Forrest Clemons, Jr.; and sisters, Gwen Hulsey and Nancy Hanson.

Barbara was a wonderful...

Bernice Morrison

Bernice Morrison

Sep 28, 2025

Bernice Ann Diehl Morrison, 88, of Midland, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Terra Bella in Harrisburg surrounded by her family.

Bernice was born March 3, 1937, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Edward and Agnes Diehl. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack Wilborn Morrison; grandson, Landon Joseph Morrison; and brother, Thomas Diehl.

Bernice graduated from...

David Calvin Hunt

David Calvin Hunt

Sep 25, 2025

David Hunt passed away on September 25, 2025 in Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina.

David was born February 16, 1943 in Princeton, New Jersey to parents Charles Edward Hunt and Esther Maxine (Chamberlain) Hunt and was a member of the Crosswicks Methodist Church.

He grew up in Allentown, New Jersey and began his working career in the dairy industry with his brother Don....

Edward Eugene Taylor Jr.

Edward Eugene Taylor Jr.

Sep 24, 2025

Edward (Eddie) Eugene Taylor Jr., age 68, of Harrisburg, passed away at his home on September 24, 2025. Born on August 14, 1957, in Waxhaw, NC, he was the son of John Arthur Taylor and Hilda Lee Taylor. Eddie was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Hilda, father, John, and step-child, D. Keith Todd.

Eddie is survived by his wife,...

Judy Sloop McLester

Judy Sloop McLester

Sep 24, 2025

Judy Sloop McLester, 85, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Born on August 10, 1940, in Concord, North Carolina, Judy was the daughter of Viola Tarlton Sloop and Robert Smoot Sloop. She grew up surrounded by a close-knit family and carried those values of love and connection throughout her life.

Judy was a devoted mother and cherished...

Betty Holt Harwood

Betty Holt Harwood

Sep 22, 2025

Betty Holt Harwood, 85, of Wilmington, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Spring Arbor of Wilmington.

Born on June 6, 1940, to the late Adele and Banks Holt, Betty grew up with a love of family, faith, and life’s simple joys. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which was known as Woman’s College...

Geraldine Crisco

Geraldine Crisco

Sep 21, 2025

Geraldine Crisco, 86, of Midland, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 7:30pm Cabarrus Nursing & Rehab. Center in Concord.

Geraldine Crisco was born on October 10, 1938 in North Carolina to the late Carl Alexander Love and the late Lee Genevia Love.

She was also preceded in death by husband, James L. Crisco of Midland, brother, Carl Allen Love of Concord,...

Suggie and Kenneth Christenbury

Suggie and Kenneth Christenbury

Sep 20, 2025

Kenneth and Suggie Christenbury, of Concord, have passed away peacefully at home with family by their side. Grace "Suggie" Christenbury, 92, ended her journey at sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Kenneth Lee Christenbury, 95, ended his journey at sunrise on Saturday, September 20, 2025. We are sad, but rejoice, as they are together in eternal life.

Kenneth was born August...

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