All Obituaries

Kathleen Marie Neelon, 74, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Kathy was born February 17, 1947 in Ohio to the late Joseph Patrick Neelon and the late Eleanor Elizabeth Neelon. She was also preceded in death by brother, Edward Neelon. Kathy was a special needs person that loved her music, her tv, eating out, and swimming. Those were the great joys of her life and she will be missed by all that knew her. The family will receive...

James Lawson Blackwelder, 70, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. "Jim" was born June 10, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Rev. Ray Wiley Blackwelder and the late Ethel Roberta Blackwelder. He was also preceded in death by his brother Michael “Mick” Blackwelder. A memorial service will be held at Broadus Church in Concord on Sunday,February 6,2022 at 3pm, officiated by Reverend Rodney...

Robert P. Drye, 87, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home in Concord. Mr. Drye was born August 17, 1934 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Lonnie Titus Drye and the late Puah Hill Drye.  He was also preceded in death by brothers, Craven and Jake; sisters, Ruth, Kathy, and Deanie.  Survivors include loving and cherished wife of almost 67 years, Margie Little Drye and faithful companion, Blaze; son, Danny (Martina) Drye; daughters, Cheryl (Bill)...

On January 24, 2022, Willene “Bill” Munson Simpson went to be with her heavenly father. If you were fortunate enough to know “Bill”, you know she was the life of the party. Her infectious laughter and beautiful smile lit up the room as soon as she walked in. She had a zest for life that few could match and as soon as you meet her, you loved her. She was a long-standing member of Rocky River Baptist Church in Concord where she loved to sing God’s praises in the...

Robert Floyd Bassett, 62, of Norwood (Aquadale), passed away Monday, January 24, 2022. Rob was born May 11, 1959, in Michigan to the late Charles Robert Bassett and the late Geraldine Marie Bassett. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, January 28, 2022, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 29, 2022, in Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel and will be officiated by Pastor Matt McGarity....

Jeremy "Kevin" Nance, 51, of Polkton, went to be with his Heavenly Father Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro. Kevin was born June 25, 1970 in Stanly County to the late Lee Roy Nance and Elizabeth Anne Taylor Nance. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm, Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Rocky Mount Baptist Church. The funeral service to celebrate Kevin's life will follow at 3:00 pm in the church sanctuary. He will be laid to rest at Rocky...

Linda Luanne Drye, 59, of Concord, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Atrium Health University in Charlotte. Linda was born March 23, 1962 in North Carolina to the late James Howard Drye and the late Betty Clarice Drye.  The family will receive friends from 1pm - 2pm on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord . A graveside service will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Concord, officiated by Pastor Glynn Weatherby.  Survivors include sister, Donna...

Donald Ray Stallings, 79, of Midland, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. Don was born September 14, 1942, in Charlotte, NC, to the late Rev. James Daniel Stallings and the late Lena Pearl Isenhour Stallings.  He was also preceded in death by sister, Thelma Stallings Wilkins. Don attended Garringer High School.  He was ordained as a minister and he owned D&S Clothing and D&S Express, both of Midland.  He also had his CDL.  Don enjoyed golfing, watching TV...

Julia Blanche Moore Curlee, 83, of Norwood, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle. Blanche was born February 13, 1938 in North Carolina to the late Floyd Wilson Moore and the late Nettie Thomas Moore.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Gerald Clayton Curlee, and siblings, Lois Allen, Shelly Moore, and Billy Moore. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The...

Brendon Lee Almond, 76, of Charlotte, passed away at home on Sunday, January 23, 2022.   Brendon was born December 8, 1945, in Albemarle to the late Leroy and Ruth Almond.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Danny L. Almond.   Brendon graduated from North Stanly High School in 1964. After high school, he was drafted into the US Army from 1965 to 1967, where he served as a Specialist 5th Class in Taipei, Taiwan.  Following his service to our...