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Frances Crisco Smith
Oct 17, 2025
Frances Crisco Smith, 78, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Frances was born July 29, 1947 in North Carolina to the late James Silas Crisco and the late Emma Mae Love Crisco. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Vernon Garry Smith.
Frances enjoyed reading and gardening. She was...
Sam J. Hopkins
Oct 16, 2025
Sam J. Hopkins, 83, of Midland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Born on December 31, 1941 in Stanly County, he was the son of the late Sam Allen Hopkins and Raymell Atrea Harvell, and was lovingly raised by his grandparents. He was the father of 3 sons.
Sam is survived by his devoted wife of over 50...
Nancy Hasty Funderburk
Oct 13, 2025
Nancy Ruth Hasty Funderburk, 93, of Concord, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis and went home to be with her Lord.
Mrs. Funderburk was born February 14, 1932 in Mecklenburg County to the late Neil Walker Hasty and the late Julia Ruth Hasty.
She was also preceded in death by husband, James Reid Funderburk, brothers, John...
Jane Holmes Hartsell
Oct 13, 2025
Jane Holmes Hartsell, 69, of Midland, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025.
Jane was born January 17, 1956, in Albemarle, North Carolina, to the late Robert William Holmes of Garvagh, Northern Ireland and the late Frances Burris Holmes of Albemarle. Survivors include her beloved husband of 36 years, Rick Hartsell of Midland; sisters-in-law, Nan Vuncannon (Scott) of Monroe and Susan Redden...
Janet Lunsford Crisco
Oct 13, 2025
Janet Lunsford Crisco, of 1481 White Oak Ave., Albemarle, passed away Oct. 13, 2025.
Her funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Hartsell Funeral Home’s Lefler Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jim Yow will officiate.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. prior to the hour of service. Internment will be at Poplin’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Born in...
Stanley Ray Marks, Sr.
Oct 12, 2025
Stanley Ray Marks, Sr., age 96, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, formerly of Penn Craft, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Marks was born on July 29, 1929, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to the late Edwin Samuel Marks and Emma Mae Cole Marks. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois...
Rebecca Beckey Askew
Oct 12, 2025
Rebecca Askew, 89, of Charlotte, left this world Sunday October 12, 2025 and is peacefully in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Richard Lee Askew
Beckey was born August 5, 1936 at her home in Wilgrove, Mint Hill to the late Sidney C. Huntley and the late Helen W....
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.
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...
Joe Melvin Baucom Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Joe Melvin Baucom Jr., 61, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Born on May 29, 1964, Joe was a lifelong Charlotte native who touched the lives of many. He was known for his kind spirit, easygoing nature, and love for his family. Joe's family was his pride and joy, and he found great comfort...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Frances Crisco Smith
Oct 17, 2025
Frances Crisco Smith, 78, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Frances was born July 29, 1947 in North Carolina to the late James Silas Crisco and the late Emma Mae Love Crisco. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Vernon Garry Smith.
Frances enjoyed reading and gardening. She was...
Sam J. Hopkins
Oct 16, 2025
Sam J. Hopkins, 83, of Midland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Born on December 31, 1941 in Stanly County, he was the son of the late Sam Allen Hopkins and Raymell Atrea Harvell, and was lovingly raised by his grandparents. He was the father of 3 sons.
Sam is survived by his devoted wife of over 50...
Nancy Hasty Funderburk
Oct 13, 2025
Nancy Ruth Hasty Funderburk, 93, of Concord, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis and went home to be with her Lord.
Mrs. Funderburk was born February 14, 1932 in Mecklenburg County to the late Neil Walker Hasty and the late Julia Ruth Hasty.
She was also preceded in death by husband, James Reid Funderburk, brothers, John...
Jane Holmes Hartsell
Oct 13, 2025
Jane Holmes Hartsell, 69, of Midland, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025.
Jane was born January 17, 1956, in Albemarle, North Carolina, to the late Robert William Holmes of Garvagh, Northern Ireland and the late Frances Burris Holmes of Albemarle. Survivors include her beloved husband of 36 years, Rick Hartsell of Midland; sisters-in-law, Nan Vuncannon (Scott) of Monroe and Susan Redden...
Janet Lunsford Crisco
Oct 13, 2025
Janet Lunsford Crisco, of 1481 White Oak Ave., Albemarle, passed away Oct. 13, 2025.
Her funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Hartsell Funeral Home’s Lefler Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jim Yow will officiate.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. prior to the hour of service. Internment will be at Poplin’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Born in...
Stanley Ray Marks, Sr.
Oct 12, 2025
Stanley Ray Marks, Sr., age 96, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, formerly of Penn Craft, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Marks was born on July 29, 1929, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to the late Edwin Samuel Marks and Emma Mae Cole Marks. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois...
Rebecca Beckey Askew
Oct 12, 2025
Rebecca Askew, 89, of Charlotte, left this world Sunday October 12, 2025 and is peacefully in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Richard Lee Askew
Beckey was born August 5, 1936 at her home in Wilgrove, Mint Hill to the late Sidney C. Huntley and the late Helen W....
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.
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...
Joe Melvin Baucom Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
Joe Melvin Baucom Jr., 61, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Born on May 29, 1964, Joe was a lifelong Charlotte native who touched the lives of many. He was known for his kind spirit, easygoing nature, and love for his family. Joe's family was his pride and joy, and he found great comfort...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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