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Ronald Morgan
Jan 14, 2021
Ronald Carter Morgan, 58, of Midland, passed away January 14, 2021.
Ron was born December 6, 1962 in Cabarrus County. He is survived by his parents James and Shirley Morgan of Stanfield. He is also survived by siblings, Mark, Cheryl, Jamie, and Michelle, with many nephews and nieces. He was a lifelong bachelor who worked for many...
Sarah Burleson
Jan 14, 2021
Sarah Moore Hatley Burleson, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Sarah was born June 5, 1933 in Stanly County to the late Claude Wilford Hatley and Ruth Coggin Hatley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Max Newell Burleson; and...
Joann Huntley
Jan 14, 2021
Joann Sides Huntley, 85, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Joann was born January 29, 1935 in Montgomery County to the late Charlie Harris and the late Virginia Harris. She was also preceded in death by first husband, Bobby Joe Sides; daughter, Terri Sides Spradley; 2nd Husband, William Huntley;...
John Parker
Jan 14, 2021
John Franklin Parker, 75, of Concord, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast in Concord.
John was born March 21, 1945 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late George Richard Parker Sr. and the late Zelphia Shoe Parker.
He was also preceded in death by son, John Gregory "Greg" Parker,...
Carlo Greco
Jan 13, 2021
Carlo Joseph Greco, 80, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Carlo was born February 25, 1940 in New York to the late Joseph Bernard Greco and the late Dollie Prucha. He was also preceded in death by beloved second mother, Ruth Greco; and sister, Santa Frances.
The...
Helen Sowell
Jan 13, 2021
Helen Metts Sowell, 93, of Mint Hill, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill.
She was born March 10, 1927 in Leesville, SC and was the daughter of the late George William Metts and the late Etha Swygert Metts. Helen was also...
Wade Barbee
Jan 13, 2021
Wade Lee Barbee, 83, of Richfield, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Wade was born October 28, 1937 in Stanly County to the late Lee Barbee and Minnie Luncida Smith Barbee. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Carrie Jeanette Deese Barbee, who passed away July 30, 2020; and brother, Lewis...
Daniel Watts
Jan 12, 2021
Daniel Frances Watts, 70, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Pruitt Health in Rockingham.
Daniel was born August 30, 1950 in Charlotte to the late Owen Leslie Watts and the late Dorothy Frances Watts. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Owen L. Watts, Alan Dale Watts, and William M. Watts.
...
Claude Hinson
Jan 12, 2021
Claude Jackson Hinson, 87, of Stanfield, passed away on January 12, 2021 at his residence in Stanfield, NC. He was born on February 24, 1933 to Claude and Berline (Watkins) Hinson in Stanfield, NC. Claude worked as a Technician for Celanese of Charlotte for 26 years and later retired in 1993.
On February 21st 1955 he married...
Diane Yow
Jan 10, 2021
Diane Munson Yow, 69, of Locust, gained her Heavenly wings on Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Diane was born April 20, 1951 in Concord to the late Frontis and Yoular Munson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Billy and Wayne Munson.
Diane's biggest joy was spending all of her life caring for her...
Van (Buddy) Rusmisel
Jan 10, 2021
Van (Buddy) Wayne Rusmisel, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence in Kannapolis, NC.
Buddy was born November 13, 1945 to the late Van and Helen Rusmisel in Millboro, VA. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Ann Rusmisel and brother, Richard Rusmisel.
Van worked as a...
Michael Skidmore
Jan 10, 2021
Michael O'Connell Skidmore, 76, of Charlotte, passed away at home Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Mike was born January 29, 1944 in Albemarle to the late James McHugh Skidmore, Sr. and the late Rose Elizabeth Fry Skidmore.
He was a graduate of the Albemarle High School class of ’62 and later attended Montreat College. Mike was...
Tommy Ritchie
Jan 10, 2021
Tommy Knox Ritchie, 79, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Tommy was born on June 1, 1941 in Badin, to the late Jack Ritchie and Margaret Knox Ritchie.
Services for the Ritchie family will be private.
Survivors include wife, Carolyn Sue Ritchie of Albemarle, NC, sister, Sheila Reeves of Ashveille, NC,...
Jimmy Ellison
Jan 10, 2021
Jimmy (Jim) Roger Ellison, a Stanly County resident and originally of York, Nebraska, passed away on 10 January 2021 after battling a myriad of health issues in 2020.
Jim moved to Montgomery County in his early teens and graduated from West Montgomery High School. He was an avid outdoorsman and classic rock enthusiast, and was a self-employed...
Douglas Burleson
Jan 10, 2021
Douglas "Daddy B" McCiver Burleson, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Douglas was born July 1, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Garrite Burleson and Vergie Crowell Barbee.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, 2:00pm at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery, 40237 Millingport Rd,...
Fred Little
Jan 9, 2021
Fred Howard Little, 72, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Fred was born October 22, 1948 in North Carolina to the late Roy Franklin Little and the late Annie (Stancil) Little of Concord. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Kay Little; sister, Patricia Little...
Bettie Bullard
Jan 9, 2021
Bettie Ruth Ellis Bullard, 88, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Bettie was born April 17, 1932 in Charlotte to the late Baxter Floyd Ellis and the late Eva Mae McCall Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years,...
Mary Schreppel
Jan 9, 2021
Mary Rosalene Schreppel, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
She was born August 9, 1932 to the late Burch Elam Burris and the late Annie Huneycutt Burris. She was also preceded in death by husband, Roy Glenn Schreppel; daughters, Vickie Honeycutt and Rita Hathcock; brother, Joe Lee Burris;...
Dr. Elizabeth Benavides Fajardo
Jan 9, 2021
Dr. Elizabeth Benavides Fajardo, age 66, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Presbyterian Main Hospital in Charlotte.
Dr. Benavides Fajardo was born July 11, 1954 in Costa Rica to the late Juan Jose Elias Benavides Fonseca and the late Maria Santos Benita Fajardo Montiel.
She was also preceded in death by her...
Bobby Efird
Jan 9, 2021
Bobby C. Efird, 73, of Oakboro, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 due to Covid complications at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
He was born December 28, 1947 to the late Robert Ross Efird and the late Lamer Josephine Efird. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy and Reggie Efird; and sister, Brenda Hinson....
Ronald Morgan
Jan 14, 2021
Ronald Carter Morgan, 58, of Midland, passed away January 14, 2021.
Ron was born December 6, 1962 in Cabarrus County. He is survived by his parents James and Shirley Morgan of Stanfield. He is also survived by siblings, Mark, Cheryl, Jamie, and Michelle, with many nephews and nieces. He was a lifelong bachelor who worked for many...
Sarah Burleson
Jan 14, 2021
Sarah Moore Hatley Burleson, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Sarah was born June 5, 1933 in Stanly County to the late Claude Wilford Hatley and Ruth Coggin Hatley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Max Newell Burleson; and...
Joann Huntley
Jan 14, 2021
Joann Sides Huntley, 85, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Joann was born January 29, 1935 in Montgomery County to the late Charlie Harris and the late Virginia Harris. She was also preceded in death by first husband, Bobby Joe Sides; daughter, Terri Sides Spradley; 2nd Husband, William Huntley;...
John Parker
Jan 14, 2021
John Franklin Parker, 75, of Concord, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast in Concord.
John was born March 21, 1945 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late George Richard Parker Sr. and the late Zelphia Shoe Parker.
He was also preceded in death by son, John Gregory "Greg" Parker,...
Carlo Greco
Jan 13, 2021
Carlo Joseph Greco, 80, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Carlo was born February 25, 1940 in New York to the late Joseph Bernard Greco and the late Dollie Prucha. He was also preceded in death by beloved second mother, Ruth Greco; and sister, Santa Frances.
The...
Helen Sowell
Jan 13, 2021
Helen Metts Sowell, 93, of Mint Hill, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill.
She was born March 10, 1927 in Leesville, SC and was the daughter of the late George William Metts and the late Etha Swygert Metts. Helen was also...
Wade Barbee
Jan 13, 2021
Wade Lee Barbee, 83, of Richfield, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Wade was born October 28, 1937 in Stanly County to the late Lee Barbee and Minnie Luncida Smith Barbee. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Carrie Jeanette Deese Barbee, who passed away July 30, 2020; and brother, Lewis...
Daniel Watts
Jan 12, 2021
Daniel Frances Watts, 70, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Pruitt Health in Rockingham.
Daniel was born August 30, 1950 in Charlotte to the late Owen Leslie Watts and the late Dorothy Frances Watts. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Owen L. Watts, Alan Dale Watts, and William M. Watts.
...
Claude Hinson
Jan 12, 2021
Claude Jackson Hinson, 87, of Stanfield, passed away on January 12, 2021 at his residence in Stanfield, NC. He was born on February 24, 1933 to Claude and Berline (Watkins) Hinson in Stanfield, NC. Claude worked as a Technician for Celanese of Charlotte for 26 years and later retired in 1993.
On February 21st 1955 he married...
Diane Yow
Jan 10, 2021
Diane Munson Yow, 69, of Locust, gained her Heavenly wings on Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Diane was born April 20, 1951 in Concord to the late Frontis and Yoular Munson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Billy and Wayne Munson.
Diane's biggest joy was spending all of her life caring for her...
Van (Buddy) Rusmisel
Jan 10, 2021
Van (Buddy) Wayne Rusmisel, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence in Kannapolis, NC.
Buddy was born November 13, 1945 to the late Van and Helen Rusmisel in Millboro, VA. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Ann Rusmisel and brother, Richard Rusmisel.
Van worked as a...
Michael Skidmore
Jan 10, 2021
Michael O'Connell Skidmore, 76, of Charlotte, passed away at home Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Mike was born January 29, 1944 in Albemarle to the late James McHugh Skidmore, Sr. and the late Rose Elizabeth Fry Skidmore.
He was a graduate of the Albemarle High School class of ’62 and later attended Montreat College. Mike was...
Tommy Ritchie
Jan 10, 2021
Tommy Knox Ritchie, 79, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Tommy was born on June 1, 1941 in Badin, to the late Jack Ritchie and Margaret Knox Ritchie.
Services for the Ritchie family will be private.
Survivors include wife, Carolyn Sue Ritchie of Albemarle, NC, sister, Sheila Reeves of Ashveille, NC,...
Jimmy Ellison
Jan 10, 2021
Jimmy (Jim) Roger Ellison, a Stanly County resident and originally of York, Nebraska, passed away on 10 January 2021 after battling a myriad of health issues in 2020.
Jim moved to Montgomery County in his early teens and graduated from West Montgomery High School. He was an avid outdoorsman and classic rock enthusiast, and was a self-employed...
Douglas Burleson
Jan 10, 2021
Douglas "Daddy B" McCiver Burleson, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Douglas was born July 1, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Garrite Burleson and Vergie Crowell Barbee.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021, 2:00pm at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery, 40237 Millingport Rd,...
Fred Little
Jan 9, 2021
Fred Howard Little, 72, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Fred was born October 22, 1948 in North Carolina to the late Roy Franklin Little and the late Annie (Stancil) Little of Concord. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Kay Little; sister, Patricia Little...
Bettie Bullard
Jan 9, 2021
Bettie Ruth Ellis Bullard, 88, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Bettie was born April 17, 1932 in Charlotte to the late Baxter Floyd Ellis and the late Eva Mae McCall Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years,...
Mary Schreppel
Jan 9, 2021
Mary Rosalene Schreppel, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
She was born August 9, 1932 to the late Burch Elam Burris and the late Annie Huneycutt Burris. She was also preceded in death by husband, Roy Glenn Schreppel; daughters, Vickie Honeycutt and Rita Hathcock; brother, Joe Lee Burris;...
Dr. Elizabeth Benavides Fajardo
Jan 9, 2021
Dr. Elizabeth Benavides Fajardo, age 66, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Presbyterian Main Hospital in Charlotte.
Dr. Benavides Fajardo was born July 11, 1954 in Costa Rica to the late Juan Jose Elias Benavides Fonseca and the late Maria Santos Benita Fajardo Montiel.
She was also preceded in death by her...
Bobby Efird
Jan 9, 2021
Bobby C. Efird, 73, of Oakboro, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 due to Covid complications at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
He was born December 28, 1947 to the late Robert Ross Efird and the late Lamer Josephine Efird. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy and Reggie Efird; and sister, Brenda Hinson....
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