All Obituaries

James Patrick Smith, 65, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. James was born October 18, 1955 in Randolph County to the late William Ralph Eury and the late Patty Smith Eury. He was also preceded in death by wife, Teresa Rabon Smith. A Graveside Service will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Simpson Cemetery on Dennis Road in Albemarle, officiated by Terry Hopkins. Survivors include sisters, Janie (Terry) Hopkins of Albemarle, NC, and Jewel (Donald) Edwards of...

Dorothy Sorrells Masters, 89, of Concord, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at her home, Taylor Glenn, in Concord. Mrs. Masters was born April 26, 1932 in South Carolina to the late Ernest Sorrells and the late Clemma Sorrells.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Masters & son, Ronald George Masters. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 at 11 O'clock A.M. officiated by Rev. Scott Davis at Pitts Baptist Church cemetery at...

Franklin Eugene Ford, "Tink" 72, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Mr. Ford was born February 8, 1949 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Oscar Julian Ford and the late Mary Katherine Ford.He was also preceded in death by a brother Ricky Ford.   Mr. Ford enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially liked to Carp fish with his grandson and play on the beach with his great- grandson. The family will receive friends...

Edward Fowler Sparkman was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on October 13, 2021 at 82 years of age. Born on August 18, 1939 in California, Edward was the only child of Daniel and Ella Mae (Fowler) Sparkman. Ed enjoyed a youth filled with family and friends, cars and church, malts and music. He played the saxophone beautifully at school, church, and in a dance band. After graduating from Santa Fe High School, he joined the Army National Guard and then married Shauna Dalton.   His...

Wayne Davis Burris, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 14, 1933 in Stanly County, he was the son of the late Lawson Alexander Burris and the late Nancy Jane (Eudy) Burris and was a teacher and successful businessman.  Mr. Burris was a veteran of the U.S. Army, loved baseball, his family, his friends, his church, and his Lord. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Avanelle "Abbie"...

Shirley Anne Garmon Starnes, 75, of Concord, NC, went to rest in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 12th, 2021. She was born February 4, 1946, daughter of Louise Virginia Garmon and James Henry Garmon.  She was a devoted Mom, loving Sister, and the proudest Grandma of her four grandchildren.   Shirley, like many others in the area, spent her days working hard at Cannon Mills.  She was a true Concord gal who loved Sun-drop and sweet tea. She never...

Howard Shelton Thomas, 80, of Stanfield, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his home. Howard was born October 7, 1941 in Stanly County to the late Henry Washington Thomas and the late Elsie Wilma Drye Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his son, Phillip Bradley Thomas; and siblings, Vann Thomas, Beatrice Hatley, Houston Thomas, Jeanette Hinson, and Jerry Thomas. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Friday, October 15, 2021 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland....

Faye Allison (Curtis) David passed away Friday, August 27th, 2021 at the age of 61 along with her husband, Mark William David who passed away Friday, August 20th, 2021 at the age of 69. Faye was born November 21, 1959 to Leander and Mable (Brumley) Curtis in Mount Stirling, KY.  Faye graduated from Auburn High School and worked as a restaurant Manager until she retired to North Carolina with her husband in 2015.  Mark was born April 19, 1952 to William and...

Charles Franklin Carpenter, 64, of White Pine, Tennessee, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Newport Medical Center. Charles was born March 4, 1957 in Hartsville, SC to the late Doyle Carpenter and the late Edith Mae Carpenter. The family will gather for burial Saturday, October 16th, 2021 at Rehobeth Church Cemetery at Rehobeth Church Rd Norwood, NC 28128. Survivors include son, Alan Carpenter, daughters, Erin Carpenter and Erica Noriega; grandchildren, Quinton, Shaolin, Jarvis,...

Patsy Lou Orr Miller, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Andrew's Assisted Living in Concord. Patsy was born November 4, 1936 in Tennessee to the late John Miller Orr and the late Bonnie Orr.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Dallas Miller, brother, Ted Orr, and sister, Betty Brock. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg. The funeral service will be on Thursday...