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Cynthia (Cindy) Harris Isenhour
May 17, 2026
Cynthia (Cindy) Harris Isenhour, 73, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026.
She was born May 26, 1952 in Concord, NC, to the late Lewis Nash Harris and Mary Laura Rice Harris. Cynthia is survived by her three children, Penny Isenhour (Brett Mullin), Jerry Isenhour (Amanda Lyerly Isenhour) and Shawn Isenhour (Rick Ashley). She is survived by her younger brother Wayne...
James Edward McEachern
May 16, 2026
It is with great sadness to report that James Edward (Eddie) McEachern, 70, of Concord, NC, passed away at Tucker Hospice Inpatient unit on May 16, 2026, following complications of chronic asthma and Covid.
Born on March 14, 1956 in Albemarle, NC as the son of Reuben H. McEachern and Ora Lee C. Harvell.
From 1978-1989, he proudly served in the U.S....
Rev. Lonnie Graham Eaves, Jr
May 12, 2026
Rev. Lonnie Graham Eaves, Jr. (LG), 94, of Concord NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 12, 2026.
Born on November 9, 1931 in Marshall, Texas, LG was the son of May Agnes Eaves and Lonnie Graham Eaves. During his formative years, he grew up in Marshall Texas, graduating from Marshall High School in 1950;...
David Owen Winkowski, Sr.
May 11, 2026
David Owen Winkowski, Sr., 81, of Concord NC died on May 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Neuroendocrine cancer.
Dave is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lana, and his children, Betsy, David Jr., Dan, and their wonderful and understanding spouses, Andy, Katie and Jackson. He is also survived by grandchildren Megan, Alex,...
Rev. Edward A. Lenzer, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Rev. Edward A. "Ed" Lenzer Jr., 87, of Concord, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 25, 1939, in Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward Anthony Lenzer Sr. and Gertrude Anna Lenzer. He was a retired pastor of over 60 years who faithfully served his...
William Howard Dawson, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Bill Dawson went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Salisbury VA Home with family by his side. He was born December 5, 1945, in Okolona, Mississippi, to Geneva George and William Howard Dawson Sr. Preceding in death in addition to his parents were brothers, David Dawson, Lee Dawson, grandson Tyler S Whitley, and...
Randall Soyars Minix
May 8, 2026
Randall Soyars Minix went home to be with Jesus on May 8, 2026 at age 76.
He was born to Samuel S. and Nancy L. Minix on January 21, 1950 in Lynchburg, VA.
Randy played basketball at William Campbell High School in Naruna, VA and received a scholarship to play at Virginia Tech from 1968-1972. He was an active member and continued to serve...
Robert Lee Drake
May 7, 2026
Robert Lee Drake, 83, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his home.
Robert was born July 11, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Baxter Cullwell Drake and the late Ruth Mildred Drake. He was also preceded in death by brother, Joe Neal Drake, two sister in laws, Millie Ann Drake and Bonnie Drake and grandson River Drake.
Robert...
Karen Radke Allan
May 7, 2026
Karen Radke Allan, 75, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Karen was born on August 14, 1950, in South Dakota. She lived a life centered around family, laughter, hard work, and caring for others. She was known for her wicked sense of humor, her stubborn spirit, and the deep...
Lois Loretta Paxton Shaver
May 5, 2026
Lois Loretta Paxton Shaver, 76, of Concord, passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
Ms. Shaver was born June 11, 1949 in Cabarrus County, to the late Elias James Paxton and the late Lora Loretta Paxton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry W. Shaver, Sr.; son, Larry W. Shaver, Jr., and siblings, Sam...
Mariann Shue
May 5, 2026
Mariann Shue will be remembered as a deeply devoted and loyal wife whose life was defined by her love for family, friends, and coworkers. She had a generous spirit and a kind heart, always placing the needs and well-being of others before her own. Mariann found great joy in the simple beauties of life. She had a remarkable green thumb...
Roger Lloyd Dean
May 5, 2026
Roger Lloyd Dean, 85, left to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
The game animals and fish are a little safer today.
Roger was born January 10, 1941 in North Carolina to the late Iley "Buck" Leamond Dean and the late Emily Pearl Lloyd. He was also preceded in death by brother...
Cyrus Mack Barr, Jr.
May 2, 2026
Cyrus Mack Barr, 91, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill.
Mack was born June 15, 1934 in North Carolina to the late Cyrus Mack Barr, Sr. and the late Ella Mae Barr.
He was also preceded in death by first wife, Clara June Barr; second wife, Patsy Lou Barr; daughter,...
Bobby Ray Bonds
May 2, 2026
Rev. Bobby Ray Bonds, age 94, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on May 2, 2026. He graduated from Burlington High School, Catawba College, and Yale Divinity School. He spent sixty years in ministry, serving seven congregations in Connecticut, West Virginia, and central North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds; his parents, Gurly George Bonds...
Kirk Matthew Rowand
May 2, 2026
Kirk Matthew Rowand, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Kirk was born December 6, 1950, in Spokane, Washington, to the late David and Aileen Rowand.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 37 years, Laural; children, Wayne, Bobby, Jessi (Ron), Aaron (Gina) and Mike; and four grandchildren, Ben, Maddy, Brayden, and Matthew.
Kirk Rowand was a wonderful man whose quiet strength,...
Ernest "Ernie" Lee Payton, Sr.
May 1, 2026
Ernest Lee Payton Sr., better known as Ernie, was born on September 27, 1936 in Doddsville, MS to Louis Payton and Martha Davis. Ernie was raised along with his brother in a tight-knit community made up of aunts, uncles and his grandfather, Popa.
Later his mother decided to move to New York for a better life. At the age of eight,...
Ruth Furr Brooks
May 1, 2026
Ruth Furr Brooks, of Midland, transitioned from life to life everlasting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Brookdale Monroe Square. She recently celebrated her 105th birthday on Easter Sunday.
Mrs. Brooks was born April 5, 1921, in Stanly County to the late John Lee Furr and the late Dora Frances Furr. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Thomas...
Malcolm Monroe Lowder
Apr 30, 2026
Malcolm Monroe Lowder, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Born on August 9, 1932, in Albemarle, North Carolina to W.A. and Rosa Lee Lowder. Malcolm was preceded in death by both parents, his brother and his sister.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patty Stillwell Lowder and his two sons, Mark (Suzanne) Lowder of Albemarle, North...
Bayne "Alan" Thomas
Apr 28, 2026
Bayne "Alan" Thomas, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Alan was born May 4, 1953, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Bayne Ashley Thomas and the late Bennie Ruth Thomas. He grew up on Rocky River, a place he still loved to go fishing and roast hotdogs.
Alan served his country...
Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams
Apr 27, 2026
Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams, 89, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at TerraBella - Harrisburg in Harrisburg, NC.
Joe was born October 5, 1936 in St. Paul, Virginia to the late Samuel Williams and the late Vera Dean Williams.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Bertha Williams in February of 2026; and sisters,...
Cynthia (Cindy) Harris Isenhour
May 17, 2026
Cynthia (Cindy) Harris Isenhour, 73, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026.
She was born May 26, 1952 in Concord, NC, to the late Lewis Nash Harris and Mary Laura Rice Harris. Cynthia is survived by her three children, Penny Isenhour (Brett Mullin), Jerry Isenhour (Amanda Lyerly Isenhour) and Shawn Isenhour (Rick Ashley). She is survived by her younger brother Wayne...
James Edward McEachern
May 16, 2026
It is with great sadness to report that James Edward (Eddie) McEachern, 70, of Concord, NC, passed away at Tucker Hospice Inpatient unit on May 16, 2026, following complications of chronic asthma and Covid.
Born on March 14, 1956 in Albemarle, NC as the son of Reuben H. McEachern and Ora Lee C. Harvell.
From 1978-1989, he proudly served in the U.S....
Rev. Lonnie Graham Eaves, Jr
May 12, 2026
Rev. Lonnie Graham Eaves, Jr. (LG), 94, of Concord NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 12, 2026.
Born on November 9, 1931 in Marshall, Texas, LG was the son of May Agnes Eaves and Lonnie Graham Eaves. During his formative years, he grew up in Marshall Texas, graduating from Marshall High School in 1950;...
David Owen Winkowski, Sr.
May 11, 2026
David Owen Winkowski, Sr., 81, of Concord NC died on May 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Neuroendocrine cancer.
Dave is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lana, and his children, Betsy, David Jr., Dan, and their wonderful and understanding spouses, Andy, Katie and Jackson. He is also survived by grandchildren Megan, Alex,...
Rev. Edward A. Lenzer, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Rev. Edward A. "Ed" Lenzer Jr., 87, of Concord, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 25, 1939, in Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward Anthony Lenzer Sr. and Gertrude Anna Lenzer. He was a retired pastor of over 60 years who faithfully served his...
William Howard Dawson, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Bill Dawson went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Salisbury VA Home with family by his side. He was born December 5, 1945, in Okolona, Mississippi, to Geneva George and William Howard Dawson Sr. Preceding in death in addition to his parents were brothers, David Dawson, Lee Dawson, grandson Tyler S Whitley, and...
Randall Soyars Minix
May 8, 2026
Randall Soyars Minix went home to be with Jesus on May 8, 2026 at age 76.
He was born to Samuel S. and Nancy L. Minix on January 21, 1950 in Lynchburg, VA.
Randy played basketball at William Campbell High School in Naruna, VA and received a scholarship to play at Virginia Tech from 1968-1972. He was an active member and continued to serve...
Robert Lee Drake
May 7, 2026
Robert Lee Drake, 83, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his home.
Robert was born July 11, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Baxter Cullwell Drake and the late Ruth Mildred Drake. He was also preceded in death by brother, Joe Neal Drake, two sister in laws, Millie Ann Drake and Bonnie Drake and grandson River Drake.
Robert...
Karen Radke Allan
May 7, 2026
Karen Radke Allan, 75, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Karen was born on August 14, 1950, in South Dakota. She lived a life centered around family, laughter, hard work, and caring for others. She was known for her wicked sense of humor, her stubborn spirit, and the deep...
Lois Loretta Paxton Shaver
May 5, 2026
Lois Loretta Paxton Shaver, 76, of Concord, passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
Ms. Shaver was born June 11, 1949 in Cabarrus County, to the late Elias James Paxton and the late Lora Loretta Paxton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry W. Shaver, Sr.; son, Larry W. Shaver, Jr., and siblings, Sam...
Mariann Shue
May 5, 2026
Mariann Shue will be remembered as a deeply devoted and loyal wife whose life was defined by her love for family, friends, and coworkers. She had a generous spirit and a kind heart, always placing the needs and well-being of others before her own. Mariann found great joy in the simple beauties of life. She had a remarkable green thumb...
Roger Lloyd Dean
May 5, 2026
Roger Lloyd Dean, 85, left to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
The game animals and fish are a little safer today.
Roger was born January 10, 1941 in North Carolina to the late Iley "Buck" Leamond Dean and the late Emily Pearl Lloyd. He was also preceded in death by brother...
Cyrus Mack Barr, Jr.
May 2, 2026
Cyrus Mack Barr, 91, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill.
Mack was born June 15, 1934 in North Carolina to the late Cyrus Mack Barr, Sr. and the late Ella Mae Barr.
He was also preceded in death by first wife, Clara June Barr; second wife, Patsy Lou Barr; daughter,...
Bobby Ray Bonds
May 2, 2026
Rev. Bobby Ray Bonds, age 94, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on May 2, 2026. He graduated from Burlington High School, Catawba College, and Yale Divinity School. He spent sixty years in ministry, serving seven congregations in Connecticut, West Virginia, and central North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds; his parents, Gurly George Bonds...
Kirk Matthew Rowand
May 2, 2026
Kirk Matthew Rowand, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Kirk was born December 6, 1950, in Spokane, Washington, to the late David and Aileen Rowand.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 37 years, Laural; children, Wayne, Bobby, Jessi (Ron), Aaron (Gina) and Mike; and four grandchildren, Ben, Maddy, Brayden, and Matthew.
Kirk Rowand was a wonderful man whose quiet strength,...
Ernest "Ernie" Lee Payton, Sr.
May 1, 2026
Ernest Lee Payton Sr., better known as Ernie, was born on September 27, 1936 in Doddsville, MS to Louis Payton and Martha Davis. Ernie was raised along with his brother in a tight-knit community made up of aunts, uncles and his grandfather, Popa.
Later his mother decided to move to New York for a better life. At the age of eight,...
Ruth Furr Brooks
May 1, 2026
Ruth Furr Brooks, of Midland, transitioned from life to life everlasting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Brookdale Monroe Square. She recently celebrated her 105th birthday on Easter Sunday.
Mrs. Brooks was born April 5, 1921, in Stanly County to the late John Lee Furr and the late Dora Frances Furr. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Thomas...
Malcolm Monroe Lowder
Apr 30, 2026
Malcolm Monroe Lowder, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Born on August 9, 1932, in Albemarle, North Carolina to W.A. and Rosa Lee Lowder. Malcolm was preceded in death by both parents, his brother and his sister.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patty Stillwell Lowder and his two sons, Mark (Suzanne) Lowder of Albemarle, North...
Bayne "Alan" Thomas
Apr 28, 2026
Bayne "Alan" Thomas, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Alan was born May 4, 1953, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Bayne Ashley Thomas and the late Bennie Ruth Thomas. He grew up on Rocky River, a place he still loved to go fishing and roast hotdogs.
Alan served his country...
Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams
Apr 27, 2026
Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams, 89, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at TerraBella - Harrisburg in Harrisburg, NC.
Joe was born October 5, 1936 in St. Paul, Virginia to the late Samuel Williams and the late Vera Dean Williams.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Bertha Williams in February of 2026; and sisters,...
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