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Mark Alan Thornton
Sep 27, 2026
Mark Alan Thornton, 67, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, family, friendship, and countless memories that will be treasured by those who knew and loved him.
Mark loved God deeply, and his faith was at the center of his life. His greatest earthly love, however, was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend...
Donald George Page
Sep 27, 2026
Donald George Page, 69, of Mooresville, NC passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Donald was born March 18, 1957 in Albemarle, NC to the late George Lee Page and the late Ruth Almond Page.
He was also preceded in death by an infant son.
Survivors include his son, Jeffrey Donald Page and wife Jaime; daughter, Lundie Page Schleng and husband Jeff; daughter, Sarah...
Annie Johnson Mullis
Sep 25, 2026
Annie Johnson Mullis, affectionately known as "Miss Polly", age 96, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully into her eternal Heavenly Home on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Miss Polly was born January 13, 1930 in Lillington, North Carolina to the late McDuffie Johnson and the late Annie Elizabeth Turlington Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Clifford Mullis in 2016;...
Richard "Rick" William Arnold
Sep 23, 2026
Richard “Rick” William Arnold, 68, passed away on September 23, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1958, in Ohio, to Richard Morton Arnold and Grace Johanna Arnold. Richard was a 1977 graduate of Ashtabula High School in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Rick was a loyal member of New London United Methodist Church, where he faithfully served his Lord and remained devoted to...
Larry Andrew Phalen
Sep 23, 2026
A loyal loving husband and father
Larry Andrew Phalen, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on April 30, 1943, in Bancroft, West Virginia, Larry lived a full life marked by devotion to his family, his country, and his faith.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, an experience...
Christopher David Faw
Sep 23, 2026
Christopher David Faw, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Wednesday,
September 23, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital Main–Charlotte.
Chris Faw was born on March 13, 1962, in Greenville, South Carolina, the middle son of
Shirley Chapman Faw and the late Stanley Virgil Faw. The family moved to North Carolina
when Chris was young, where he grew up in the Charlotte area. He attended Independence
High...
Donald "Ray" Barbee
Sep 22, 2026
Donald “Ray” Barbee, 90, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at home, surrounded by his family.
Ray was born August 10, 1936 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Grady Julius and Ada Catherine Barbee.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers Bill Barbee, Aubrey “Short” Barbee, Herman Barbee, Sr. and sister Patricia Smith.
He was self-employed as...
Cathy Lisk Patterson
Sep 22, 2026
Cathy Sue Lisk Patterson, 70, of Midland, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Cathy Sue was born October 17, 1955 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late J.R. Lisk and the late Lillie Jane Ford Lisk.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Edward J. Lisk.
Survivors include her husband of...
Wilma Barbee Clontz
Sep 21, 2026
Wilma Barbee Clontz, 86, formerly of Midland, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, N.C.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 10 am – 10:45 am at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. A funeral service will immediately follow in the chapel, officiated by Pastor Rodney Taylor of Harmony...
Joan Mason
Sep 20, 2026
Joan Morgan Mason, 82, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 at PruittHealth.
Joan was born on June 9, 1944 in Dutton, Alabama to the late Charlie and Winnie Morgan. She met her husband-to-be, Robert Mason, while he was serving in the Army at Fort Benning, Georgia. They were married on December 1, 1963 and moved back to Robert’s...
James "Jim" Michael Smith
Sep 18, 2026
James Michael Smith, 56, of Monroe, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Jim was born June 10, 1970 in Ohio to the late Dee Smith and the late Linda Weckesser.
He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Paul Motolik; and step-father, Howard Weckesser.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Paula Jo Smith of...
Rachael Elaine Severtsgaard
Sep 14, 2026
Rachael Elaine Severtsgaard, born July 16, 1985, in Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on September 14, 2026, leaving this world far too soon. Although her time with us was not nearly long enough, the love she gave, the lives she touched, and the memories she created will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Rachael...
Claude Woodliff
Sep 14, 2026
Claude Wilson Woodliff Jr, “Rat” 79 of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026 at his daughter's home in Concord, NC. Mr. Woodliff was born August 4, 1947 in Charlotte NC to the late Claude Wilson Woodliff Sr. and the late Mary Patricia [Pat] Vanderburg Woodliff. He was also preceded in death by brothers, John William Woodliff, and Richard Baird Woodliff.
Claude Wilson Woodliff,...
Michael Joan Laney Hammonds
Sep 11, 2026
We say goodbye to a beautiful spirit whose courage inspired us all as she journeys into peace. Michael Joan Hammonds, 39, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026 at her home in Albemarle NC.
Michael was born August 29, 1987, in Fort Mill South Carolina to June Arrington and Hoss Laney.
A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be on Saturday, September...
Morton "Guy" Hunker
Sep 11, 2026
Morton Conklin Hunker, known to nearly everyone simply as “Guy,” passed away on September 11, 2026 surrounded by the family he loved so fiercely.
If you knew Guy, you may not have known his given name but you knew his unmistakable laugh. You knew he was always ready with a joke to lighten the mood, that he cared deeply, and that...
Pauline "Polly" Burris Moose
Sep 10, 2026
Hazel Pauline (Polly) Moose, 101, of Rock Hill, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Harbor Chase Assisted Living in Rock Hill, SC.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle, N.C. A graveside funeral service will be on Monday at 11:00 am at Fairview Memorial Park in...
Randy "R.C." Collins
Sep 9, 2026
Randy Lance “R.C.” Collins, age 68, passed away after a brave, multi-year battle with cancer. Born on April 16, 1958, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Billy Ray Collins and Joyce Collins, R.C. will be remembered for his gentle heart, his old hippie soul, and a spirit that found peace and purpose in the Lord during his final years.
A...
Larry Theodore Russ, Jr.
Sep 8, 2026
Larry Theodore Russ, Jr., 62, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Larry was born on April 27, 1964, in North Carolina to Larry Theodore Russ, Sr. and the late Lista Yvonne Russ. He was also preceded in death by his son Tanner Blake Russ.
Larry loved the outdoors and always wanted to be...
Thomas Whitestone
Sep 8, 2026
Thomas Elkin “Tom” Whitestone, longtime UNC Charlotte Sports Information Director and Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was 62.
It is impossible to tell the story of Charlotte Athletics without telling the story of Tom Whitestone. He joined the 49ers in 1987 and spent the next...
David Stepp
Sep 8, 2026
David Brownlow Stepp passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, faith, friendship, and love.
David was a devoted father to his only child, Teresa Harkey, and a proud grandfather to Kristen Melvin and her husband, Robert; Lauren Whitley and her husband, Michael; and David Noble and his fiancée, Mary Skey. He was especially proud of his...
Mark Alan Thornton
Sep 27, 2026
Mark Alan Thornton, 67, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, family, friendship, and countless memories that will be treasured by those who knew and loved him.
Mark loved God deeply, and his faith was at the center of his life. His greatest earthly love, however, was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend...
Donald George Page
Sep 27, 2026
Donald George Page, 69, of Mooresville, NC passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Donald was born March 18, 1957 in Albemarle, NC to the late George Lee Page and the late Ruth Almond Page.
He was also preceded in death by an infant son.
Survivors include his son, Jeffrey Donald Page and wife Jaime; daughter, Lundie Page Schleng and husband Jeff; daughter, Sarah...
Annie Johnson Mullis
Sep 25, 2026
Annie Johnson Mullis, affectionately known as "Miss Polly", age 96, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully into her eternal Heavenly Home on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Miss Polly was born January 13, 1930 in Lillington, North Carolina to the late McDuffie Johnson and the late Annie Elizabeth Turlington Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Clifford Mullis in 2016;...
Richard "Rick" William Arnold
Sep 23, 2026
Richard “Rick” William Arnold, 68, passed away on September 23, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1958, in Ohio, to Richard Morton Arnold and Grace Johanna Arnold. Richard was a 1977 graduate of Ashtabula High School in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Rick was a loyal member of New London United Methodist Church, where he faithfully served his Lord and remained devoted to...
Larry Andrew Phalen
Sep 23, 2026
A loyal loving husband and father
Larry Andrew Phalen, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on April 30, 1943, in Bancroft, West Virginia, Larry lived a full life marked by devotion to his family, his country, and his faith.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, an experience...
Christopher David Faw
Sep 23, 2026
Christopher David Faw, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Wednesday,
September 23, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital Main–Charlotte.
Chris Faw was born on March 13, 1962, in Greenville, South Carolina, the middle son of
Shirley Chapman Faw and the late Stanley Virgil Faw. The family moved to North Carolina
when Chris was young, where he grew up in the Charlotte area. He attended Independence
High...
Donald "Ray" Barbee
Sep 22, 2026
Donald “Ray” Barbee, 90, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at home, surrounded by his family.
Ray was born August 10, 1936 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Grady Julius and Ada Catherine Barbee.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers Bill Barbee, Aubrey “Short” Barbee, Herman Barbee, Sr. and sister Patricia Smith.
He was self-employed as...
Cathy Lisk Patterson
Sep 22, 2026
Cathy Sue Lisk Patterson, 70, of Midland, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Cathy Sue was born October 17, 1955 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late J.R. Lisk and the late Lillie Jane Ford Lisk.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Edward J. Lisk.
Survivors include her husband of...
Wilma Barbee Clontz
Sep 21, 2026
Wilma Barbee Clontz, 86, formerly of Midland, peacefully entered her heavenly home on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, N.C.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 10 am – 10:45 am at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. A funeral service will immediately follow in the chapel, officiated by Pastor Rodney Taylor of Harmony...
Joan Mason
Sep 20, 2026
Joan Morgan Mason, 82, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 at PruittHealth.
Joan was born on June 9, 1944 in Dutton, Alabama to the late Charlie and Winnie Morgan. She met her husband-to-be, Robert Mason, while he was serving in the Army at Fort Benning, Georgia. They were married on December 1, 1963 and moved back to Robert’s...
James "Jim" Michael Smith
Sep 18, 2026
James Michael Smith, 56, of Monroe, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Jim was born June 10, 1970 in Ohio to the late Dee Smith and the late Linda Weckesser.
He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Paul Motolik; and step-father, Howard Weckesser.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Paula Jo Smith of...
Rachael Elaine Severtsgaard
Sep 14, 2026
Rachael Elaine Severtsgaard, born July 16, 1985, in Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on September 14, 2026, leaving this world far too soon. Although her time with us was not nearly long enough, the love she gave, the lives she touched, and the memories she created will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Rachael...
Claude Woodliff
Sep 14, 2026
Claude Wilson Woodliff Jr, “Rat” 79 of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026 at his daughter's home in Concord, NC. Mr. Woodliff was born August 4, 1947 in Charlotte NC to the late Claude Wilson Woodliff Sr. and the late Mary Patricia [Pat] Vanderburg Woodliff. He was also preceded in death by brothers, John William Woodliff, and Richard Baird Woodliff.
Claude Wilson Woodliff,...
Michael Joan Laney Hammonds
Sep 11, 2026
We say goodbye to a beautiful spirit whose courage inspired us all as she journeys into peace. Michael Joan Hammonds, 39, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026 at her home in Albemarle NC.
Michael was born August 29, 1987, in Fort Mill South Carolina to June Arrington and Hoss Laney.
A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be on Saturday, September...
Morton "Guy" Hunker
Sep 11, 2026
Morton Conklin Hunker, known to nearly everyone simply as “Guy,” passed away on September 11, 2026 surrounded by the family he loved so fiercely.
If you knew Guy, you may not have known his given name but you knew his unmistakable laugh. You knew he was always ready with a joke to lighten the mood, that he cared deeply, and that...
Pauline "Polly" Burris Moose
Sep 10, 2026
Hazel Pauline (Polly) Moose, 101, of Rock Hill, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Harbor Chase Assisted Living in Rock Hill, SC.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle, N.C. A graveside funeral service will be on Monday at 11:00 am at Fairview Memorial Park in...
Randy "R.C." Collins
Sep 9, 2026
Randy Lance “R.C.” Collins, age 68, passed away after a brave, multi-year battle with cancer. Born on April 16, 1958, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Billy Ray Collins and Joyce Collins, R.C. will be remembered for his gentle heart, his old hippie soul, and a spirit that found peace and purpose in the Lord during his final years.
A...
Larry Theodore Russ, Jr.
Sep 8, 2026
Larry Theodore Russ, Jr., 62, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Larry was born on April 27, 1964, in North Carolina to Larry Theodore Russ, Sr. and the late Lista Yvonne Russ. He was also preceded in death by his son Tanner Blake Russ.
Larry loved the outdoors and always wanted to be...
Thomas Whitestone
Sep 8, 2026
Thomas Elkin “Tom” Whitestone, longtime UNC Charlotte Sports Information Director and Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was 62.
It is impossible to tell the story of Charlotte Athletics without telling the story of Tom Whitestone. He joined the 49ers in 1987 and spent the next...
David Stepp
Sep 8, 2026
David Brownlow Stepp passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, faith, friendship, and love.
David was a devoted father to his only child, Teresa Harkey, and a proud grandfather to Kristen Melvin and her husband, Robert; Lauren Whitley and her husband, Michael; and David Noble and his fiancée, Mary Skey. He was especially proud of his...
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