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Robert Harold Patton
Oct 22, 2025
Robert Harold Patton, 73, of Midland, passed from time to eternity on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born May 22, 1952 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Robert Junior Patton and the late Alene Patton. He was also preceded in death by his son Jeromy J. Patton.
Harold as he was known...
Robert Andrew Mabry
Oct 22, 2025
Robert Andrew Mabry, 66, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Robert was born March 1, 1959, in Albemarle to the late Clarence Haywood Mabry and the late Lois Marie Harward Mabry. He was also preceded in death by his oldest brother, Clarence Mabry.
A man of steadfast faith and tireless service, Robert lived his life anchored in his love for...
Linda Carol Parrish
Oct 21, 2025
Linda Carol Parrish, 76, of Davidson, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her residence in Davidson, NC.
Ms. Parrish was born February 12, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Ralph Frye and the late Ruby Frye.
She was also preceded in death by her brother Sonny Frye and her sister Jean Glenn.
Linda was a very devoted mother to her two...
Sherrill Edwin Clark
Oct 21, 2025
Sherrill Edwin Clark, 76, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at home.
Sherrill was born June 4, 1949, in North Carolina to the late Futrell and Autabelle Clark.
A graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Shad Hicks.
Survivors include sister, Brenda Shoe (Ronnie) of Mount Pleasant, NC,...
Cathleen Sears Watts
Oct 20, 2025
Cathleen Sears Watts, 67, entered through the gates of Heaven on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at her residence in Harrisburg, NC. She was born on August 22nd, 1958, in Colorado to the late Nancy Fogg Sears whom she cared for and loved very much.
Cathleen is survived by her husband of 28 years, Tony Watts, her sons, Kyle (Crystal) Jones, NC,...
David William Groom
Oct 19, 2025
Dave William Groom, 87, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Dave was born on September 23rd, 1938, in Bellaire, Ohio to Audrey Fawcett and Grace Lucille Groom.
Dave grew up in Bellaire, Ohio and graduated from Bellaire High School, The Ohio State University, where he earned degrees in both Music Performance and...
Eric Helmut Friedmann
Oct 19, 2025
Eric Helmut Friedmann, 51, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Eric was born February 1, 1974 in Rochester, Michigan to the late Herbert Eugen Friedmann and Lisel Else Friedmann.
Survivors include his mother Lisel Friedmann; sister, Daniela Beauvais and husband Richard; brother, Andre Friedmann and wife Jennifer; niece, Gabrielle Moore and husband John,...
Dale Deray Garmon
Oct 19, 2025
Dale Deray Garmon, 65, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Dale was born September 11, 1960, in North Carolina to the late Jerry Lawrence Garmon and Betty Geraldine Simpson Garmon Martin.
He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Lawrence Garmon and his sister-in-law, Tammi Dry Garmon .
Dale loved his family, vacations...
Gregory Alan Furr
Oct 18, 2025
Gregory Alan Furr, 60, of Polkton, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Polkton.
Greg was born March 22, 1965, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Mary Wiley Rhodes and the late Lowery Dewitt Furr.
He was preceded in death by first wife, Maureen Furr; father, Lowery Dewitt Furr; stepfather, Ron Rhodes; and many beloved family and friends.
Survivors include wife, Sophia Wright Furr;...
Peggy Harkey Branch
Oct 17, 2025
Peggy Winnefred Harkey Branch, 86, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Peggy was born December 1, 1938, in Albemarle North Carolina to the late Floyd Adam Harkey and the late Helen Josephine Kluttz Harkey. Peggy had two younger siblings, Tommy Wayne Harkey and Denna Jo Tucker.
Peggy was a graduate of Millingport 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...
Robert Harold Patton
Oct 22, 2025
Robert Harold Patton, 73, of Midland, passed from time to eternity on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born May 22, 1952 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Robert Junior Patton and the late Alene Patton. He was also preceded in death by his son Jeromy J. Patton.
Harold as he was known...
Robert Andrew Mabry
Oct 22, 2025
Robert Andrew Mabry, 66, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Robert was born March 1, 1959, in Albemarle to the late Clarence Haywood Mabry and the late Lois Marie Harward Mabry. He was also preceded in death by his oldest brother, Clarence Mabry.
A man of steadfast faith and tireless service, Robert lived his life anchored in his love for...
Linda Carol Parrish
Oct 21, 2025
Linda Carol Parrish, 76, of Davidson, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her residence in Davidson, NC.
Ms. Parrish was born February 12, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Ralph Frye and the late Ruby Frye.
She was also preceded in death by her brother Sonny Frye and her sister Jean Glenn.
Linda was a very devoted mother to her two...
Sherrill Edwin Clark
Oct 21, 2025
Sherrill Edwin Clark, 76, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at home.
Sherrill was born June 4, 1949, in North Carolina to the late Futrell and Autabelle Clark.
A graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Shad Hicks.
Survivors include sister, Brenda Shoe (Ronnie) of Mount Pleasant, NC,...
Cathleen Sears Watts
Oct 20, 2025
Cathleen Sears Watts, 67, entered through the gates of Heaven on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at her residence in Harrisburg, NC. She was born on August 22nd, 1958, in Colorado to the late Nancy Fogg Sears whom she cared for and loved very much.
Cathleen is survived by her husband of 28 years, Tony Watts, her sons, Kyle (Crystal) Jones, NC,...
David William Groom
Oct 19, 2025
Dave William Groom, 87, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Dave was born on September 23rd, 1938, in Bellaire, Ohio to Audrey Fawcett and Grace Lucille Groom.
Dave grew up in Bellaire, Ohio and graduated from Bellaire High School, The Ohio State University, where he earned degrees in both Music Performance and...
Eric Helmut Friedmann
Oct 19, 2025
Eric Helmut Friedmann, 51, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Eric was born February 1, 1974 in Rochester, Michigan to the late Herbert Eugen Friedmann and Lisel Else Friedmann.
Survivors include his mother Lisel Friedmann; sister, Daniela Beauvais and husband Richard; brother, Andre Friedmann and wife Jennifer; niece, Gabrielle Moore and husband John,...
Dale Deray Garmon
Oct 19, 2025
Dale Deray Garmon, 65, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Dale was born September 11, 1960, in North Carolina to the late Jerry Lawrence Garmon and Betty Geraldine Simpson Garmon Martin.
He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Lawrence Garmon and his sister-in-law, Tammi Dry Garmon .
Dale loved his family, vacations...
Gregory Alan Furr
Oct 18, 2025
Gregory Alan Furr, 60, of Polkton, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Polkton.
Greg was born March 22, 1965, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Mary Wiley Rhodes and the late Lowery Dewitt Furr.
He was preceded in death by first wife, Maureen Furr; father, Lowery Dewitt Furr; stepfather, Ron Rhodes; and many beloved family and friends.
Survivors include wife, Sophia Wright Furr;...
Peggy Harkey Branch
Oct 17, 2025
Peggy Winnefred Harkey Branch, 86, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Peggy was born December 1, 1938, in Albemarle North Carolina to the late Floyd Adam Harkey and the late Helen Josephine Kluttz Harkey. Peggy had two younger siblings, Tommy Wayne Harkey and Denna Jo Tucker.
Peggy was a graduate of Millingport 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...
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