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Mitchelene Tate

Mitchelene Tate

Feb 15, 2021

Mitchelene Beatrice Whitley Tate, 78, of Locust, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mitchelene was born June 11, 1942 in Stanly County to the late Ira Lee Whitley and Bessie Beatrice Efird Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Daniel B. Tate, who...

Agnes Alexander

Agnes Alexander

Feb 14, 2021

Agnes Easley Alexander, 95, of Concord, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Morningside Assisted Living in Concord.

Agnes was born February 22, 1925 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late John Walker Easley and the late Lucy Easley. She was also preceded in death by husband, Carroll Alexander, daughter, Sandra Harris, and her brothers and...

Minnie Smith

Minnie Smith

Feb 14, 2021

Minnie Jane Smith, 89, of Locust, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home in Locust.

Minnie Smith was born October 17, 1931 in North Carolina to the late James Marvin Williams and the late Martha Pauline Williams.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Clyde Timothy Smith, and sister, Rachel W. Cook....

William Cresswell

William Cresswell

Feb 14, 2021

William "Bill" Cresswell, 75, of Badin, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Bill was born November 17, 1945 in Stanly County to the late Joseph Cresswell and the late Elsie Cresswell.

He is survived by his son, Edward Joseph Sullivan of Southside, TN; brothers, Joseph Eugene Cresswell, Jr. and wife, Janet of Hazen, ND, James...

Belinda "Bede" Karr

Belinda "Bede" Karr

Feb 13, 2021

Belinda “Bede” Karr of Badin Lake, NC, died in Greensboro, NC, on February 13, 2021, at the age of 70.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Karr; daughter, Tina Jaffe of Virginia Beach, VA; granddaughter, Victoria Whitby; great-granddaughters, Lily, Emma, and Josie of Chesapeake, VA; brother, John Zorn, and sister, Ester O’Donnell of Wetumpka AL; and sister, Linda Gillum of...

Richard Harleson, Jr.

Richard Harleson, Jr.

Feb 12, 2021

Richard Gomelion Harleson, Jr., 80, of New London, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.

Richard was born April 4, 1940 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to the late Richard G. Harleson, Sr. and the late Flora Belle Burleson Harleson.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth...

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Feb 12, 2021

On Friday, February 12, 2021, Betty Lou Starnes Smith, 83, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home after a long valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Mrs. Smith was born in Cabarrus County, May 14, 1937 to the late Fred and Ida Starnes.  She was preceded in death by, five sisters; two brothers; and last July,...

Lewis Hutchinson

Lewis Hutchinson

Feb 10, 2021

Lewis Franklin "Pooky" Hutchinson, 69, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Lewis was born August 22, 1951 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Charles Edmond Hutchinson and Nellie Thompson Hutchinson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Hutchinson;  and his sisters, Ginger Spivey and Bonnie...

Darren Hussey

Darren Hussey

Feb 10, 2021

Darren Lee Hussey, 59, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Hussey was born November 25, 1961 in Kingsville, Texas to George Owen Hussey and Rosanne Payton Keen.

He was also preceded in death by his brother Douglas Owen Hussey.

Darren was a member of Bethel Weslyan...

James Whitley

James Whitley

Feb 10, 2021

James Milford Whitley, 89, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

James was born May 22, 1931 in North Carolina to the late Herman Whitley and Virginia Sehorn.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Herman Jr. Whitley.

A Graveside service will be on Friday at 2:00 pm at Carolina...

Earnest Hartsell

Earnest Hartsell

Feb 9, 2021

Earnest "Earnie" Carroll Hartsell, 75, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Earnie was born May 11, 1945 in Midland, North Carolina to the late Michael Alexander Hartsell and the late Bonnie Rowell Hartsell.  He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1963, where he met the love of his life,...

Pamela Varner

Pamela Varner

Feb 9, 2021

Pamela Chantale Maness Varner, 69, of Spencer, was a sassy lady with a big heart who had a fondness for red and singing old timey gospel. She never found a plant she couldn’t make flourish just like she did with everyone she knew. Pam was a strong woman of science and faith that held her family and many others...

Garry Lowder

Garry Lowder

Feb 9, 2021

Garry Eugene Lowder, 75, of Concord, entered his heavenly home, February 9, 2021 surrounded by his children.

Garry was born September 26, 1945 in Burke County North Carolina to the late Postil "Shy" Lowder and the late Katherine Lowder. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Lowder.

Garry worked at Cannon Mills...

Robbie Patterson

Robbie Patterson

Feb 7, 2021

Robbie Page Patterson, 84, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at her home  in Concord, NC.

Robbie was born on June 16, 1936 to Earnest and Mamie (Creed) Page.

Robbie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Moore Patterson;  father, Earnest Page; mother, Mamie Page; brother, Clyde James Page; twin brother, Bobby...

George Hill

George Hill

Feb 7, 2021

George Allen Hill, 83, of Concord, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

George was born December 5, 1937 in Cabarrus County to the late William Caldwell Hill, Sr. and Annie Mae Canupp Hill. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lola Jane Edwards, Ella Pauline Ferguson, Edith Fay Smith;...

George Baudier, Jr.

George Baudier, Jr.

Feb 7, 2021

 George Thomas Baudier, Jr., 56, of Charlotte, NC, joined his Beloved Mother in heaven on Sunday, February 7, 2021. 

 George was born September 7, 1964 in Flushing, Queens, New York, to George Thomas Baudier, Sr. and the late Elaine Phyllis Klipper Baudier. 

 Born in Queens, his family relocated to Farmingville, NY, on Long Island in Suffolk County. He is a graduate of...

Ryan Weatherly

Ryan Weatherly

Feb 7, 2021

Ryan Blake Weatherly, 25, of Concord, passed away on February 7, 2021 in Concord, NC.  He was born on January 16, 1996, to Robert and Bobbie Billings Weatherly in Matthews, NC.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Bobbie Billings Weatherly of Concord, brother, Dylan Weatherly and fiancé, Brittany Christy, nephew, Kol and niece, Ella, all of Kannapolis. ...

Larry Hatley

Larry Hatley

Feb 6, 2021

Larry Van Hatley, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Van was born January 5, 1939 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late J.D. Hatley and Helen Ramaelle Hatley. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Hatley Burris.

The family will receive friends from...

Richard Williamson

Richard Williamson

Feb 5, 2021

Richard  Lee Williamson, 83, of Concord, NC passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Universal Healthcare in Concord.

Richard was born January 15, 1938 in Concord, NC to the late Henry and Alice Williamson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Phyllis Williamson.

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Beverly Carpenter

Beverly Carpenter

Feb 5, 2021

Beverly Sheppard Carpenter, 67, of Concord, NC went home to be with the Lord in heaven on Friday, February 5, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Beverly was born December 29, 1953 in McKees Rock, PA to the late George Nural Sheppard.

Survivors include her husband of 47...

Mitchelene Tate

Mitchelene Tate

Feb 15, 2021

Mitchelene Beatrice Whitley Tate, 78, of Locust, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mitchelene was born June 11, 1942 in Stanly County to the late Ira Lee Whitley and Bessie Beatrice Efird Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Daniel B. Tate, who...

Agnes Alexander

Agnes Alexander

Feb 14, 2021

Agnes Easley Alexander, 95, of Concord, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Morningside Assisted Living in Concord.

Agnes was born February 22, 1925 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late John Walker Easley and the late Lucy Easley. She was also preceded in death by husband, Carroll Alexander, daughter, Sandra Harris, and her brothers and...

Minnie Smith

Minnie Smith

Feb 14, 2021

Minnie Jane Smith, 89, of Locust, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home in Locust.

Minnie Smith was born October 17, 1931 in North Carolina to the late James Marvin Williams and the late Martha Pauline Williams.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Clyde Timothy Smith, and sister, Rachel W. Cook....

William Cresswell

William Cresswell

Feb 14, 2021

William "Bill" Cresswell, 75, of Badin, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Bill was born November 17, 1945 in Stanly County to the late Joseph Cresswell and the late Elsie Cresswell.

He is survived by his son, Edward Joseph Sullivan of Southside, TN; brothers, Joseph Eugene Cresswell, Jr. and wife, Janet of Hazen, ND, James...

Belinda "Bede" Karr

Belinda "Bede" Karr

Feb 13, 2021

Belinda “Bede” Karr of Badin Lake, NC, died in Greensboro, NC, on February 13, 2021, at the age of 70.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Karr; daughter, Tina Jaffe of Virginia Beach, VA; granddaughter, Victoria Whitby; great-granddaughters, Lily, Emma, and Josie of Chesapeake, VA; brother, John Zorn, and sister, Ester O’Donnell of Wetumpka AL; and sister, Linda Gillum of...

Richard Harleson, Jr.

Richard Harleson, Jr.

Feb 12, 2021

Richard Gomelion Harleson, Jr., 80, of New London, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.

Richard was born April 4, 1940 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to the late Richard G. Harleson, Sr. and the late Flora Belle Burleson Harleson.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth...

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Feb 12, 2021

On Friday, February 12, 2021, Betty Lou Starnes Smith, 83, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home after a long valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Mrs. Smith was born in Cabarrus County, May 14, 1937 to the late Fred and Ida Starnes.  She was preceded in death by, five sisters; two brothers; and last July,...

Lewis Hutchinson

Lewis Hutchinson

Feb 10, 2021

Lewis Franklin "Pooky" Hutchinson, 69, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Lewis was born August 22, 1951 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Charles Edmond Hutchinson and Nellie Thompson Hutchinson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Hutchinson;  and his sisters, Ginger Spivey and Bonnie...

Darren Hussey

Darren Hussey

Feb 10, 2021

Darren Lee Hussey, 59, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Hussey was born November 25, 1961 in Kingsville, Texas to George Owen Hussey and Rosanne Payton Keen.

He was also preceded in death by his brother Douglas Owen Hussey.

Darren was a member of Bethel Weslyan...

James Whitley

James Whitley

Feb 10, 2021

James Milford Whitley, 89, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

James was born May 22, 1931 in North Carolina to the late Herman Whitley and Virginia Sehorn.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Herman Jr. Whitley.

A Graveside service will be on Friday at 2:00 pm at Carolina...

Earnest Hartsell

Earnest Hartsell

Feb 9, 2021

Earnest "Earnie" Carroll Hartsell, 75, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Earnie was born May 11, 1945 in Midland, North Carolina to the late Michael Alexander Hartsell and the late Bonnie Rowell Hartsell.  He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1963, where he met the love of his life,...

Pamela Varner

Pamela Varner

Feb 9, 2021

Pamela Chantale Maness Varner, 69, of Spencer, was a sassy lady with a big heart who had a fondness for red and singing old timey gospel. She never found a plant she couldn’t make flourish just like she did with everyone she knew. Pam was a strong woman of science and faith that held her family and many others...

Garry Lowder

Garry Lowder

Feb 9, 2021

Garry Eugene Lowder, 75, of Concord, entered his heavenly home, February 9, 2021 surrounded by his children.

Garry was born September 26, 1945 in Burke County North Carolina to the late Postil "Shy" Lowder and the late Katherine Lowder. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Lowder.

Garry worked at Cannon Mills...

Robbie Patterson

Robbie Patterson

Feb 7, 2021

Robbie Page Patterson, 84, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at her home  in Concord, NC.

Robbie was born on June 16, 1936 to Earnest and Mamie (Creed) Page.

Robbie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Moore Patterson;  father, Earnest Page; mother, Mamie Page; brother, Clyde James Page; twin brother, Bobby...

George Hill

George Hill

Feb 7, 2021

George Allen Hill, 83, of Concord, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

George was born December 5, 1937 in Cabarrus County to the late William Caldwell Hill, Sr. and Annie Mae Canupp Hill. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lola Jane Edwards, Ella Pauline Ferguson, Edith Fay Smith;...

George Baudier, Jr.

George Baudier, Jr.

Feb 7, 2021

 George Thomas Baudier, Jr., 56, of Charlotte, NC, joined his Beloved Mother in heaven on Sunday, February 7, 2021. 

 George was born September 7, 1964 in Flushing, Queens, New York, to George Thomas Baudier, Sr. and the late Elaine Phyllis Klipper Baudier. 

 Born in Queens, his family relocated to Farmingville, NY, on Long Island in Suffolk County. He is a graduate of...

Ryan Weatherly

Ryan Weatherly

Feb 7, 2021

Ryan Blake Weatherly, 25, of Concord, passed away on February 7, 2021 in Concord, NC.  He was born on January 16, 1996, to Robert and Bobbie Billings Weatherly in Matthews, NC.

Ryan is survived by his mother, Bobbie Billings Weatherly of Concord, brother, Dylan Weatherly and fiancé, Brittany Christy, nephew, Kol and niece, Ella, all of Kannapolis. ...

Larry Hatley

Larry Hatley

Feb 6, 2021

Larry Van Hatley, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Van was born January 5, 1939 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late J.D. Hatley and Helen Ramaelle Hatley. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Hatley Burris.

The family will receive friends from...

Richard Williamson

Richard Williamson

Feb 5, 2021

Richard  Lee Williamson, 83, of Concord, NC passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Universal Healthcare in Concord.

Richard was born January 15, 1938 in Concord, NC to the late Henry and Alice Williamson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Phyllis Williamson.

...

Beverly Carpenter

Beverly Carpenter

Feb 5, 2021

Beverly Sheppard Carpenter, 67, of Concord, NC went home to be with the Lord in heaven on Friday, February 5, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Beverly was born December 29, 1953 in McKees Rock, PA to the late George Nural Sheppard.

Survivors include her husband of 47...

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