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Everett Huneycutt

Everett Huneycutt

May 27, 2020

Everett Lester Huneycutt, 89, of Cornelius, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Huntersville Oaks.

Everett was born July 14, 1930, in Stanly County to the late James A. and Maudie Huneycutt.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carrie Mullis.

Everett was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He was...

Naomi Miller

Naomi Miller

May 27, 2020

Naomi Miller, 95, of Richfield, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC.

Naomi was born March 13, 1925 in Rowan County to the late Clarence Brown and the late Mattie Josey Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, P.E. Miller, Jr.; two brothers; and one sister.

Naomi...

Calvin Helms

Calvin Helms

May 26, 2020

Calvin Ellis Helms, 95, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at PruittHealth -Town Center in Harrisburg.

Mr. Helms was born September 20, 1924 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Calvin Ellis Helms, Sr. and the late Edna Furr Helms.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sara Helms,...

Edith Spaulding

Edith Spaulding

May 25, 2020

Edith "Carol" Anderson Spaulding, 93, of Conklin, NY passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle, NC.

Carol was born January 21, 1927 in Suffolk County, NY to the late George Andrew Anderson and Edith Terry Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Nelson Warren Spaulding, who passed...

Jewel Jenkins

Jewel Jenkins

May 24, 2020

Jewel Jenkins, 65, of Charlotte, a retired NYPD detective and a retired SC Bureau of Protective Service Police Officer, a beloved family man, a fighter, and a true hero transcended peacefully from 9-11 related cancer on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Jewel was born May 3, 1955 in New York...

Bonda Whitley

Bonda Whitley

May 24, 2020

Bonda Geneva Drye Whitley, formerly of Oakboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Alston Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, NC.

She was born on September 30, 1934 in Cabarrus County to James Edward and Rosanna Ella Harvell Drye. In addition to her parents, Bonda was also preceded in death by her loving...

Ronald Adams

Ronald Adams

May 23, 2020

Ronald Adams, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord with his loving wife, Susan by his side.

Born and raised in Ohio, he was son of Elmer F. Adams and Helen A. Adams.

His hobbies centered on his tractors and collection of other antique equipment.  He especially...

Donna Caneclides

Donna Caneclides

May 23, 2020

Donna Kay Medlin Caneclides, 57, of Norwood, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Donna was born March 22, 1963 in Charlotte to the late Heath Ashley Medlin and Lula Fitzgerald Hargett Medlin.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Dean Zachary Caneclides and sister, Brenda Ford.

Donna was a 1981 graduate of East Mecklenburg...

Eudenia Hilton

Eudenia Hilton

May 23, 2020

Eudenia Faye Robbins Hilton, 82, of Concord, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her home in Concord.

Eudenia was born April 26, 1938 in Clinchmore, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Tula Mae Robbins.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Everette E. Hilton; brother, Doyel David Robbins; and sister,...

Jean Parker

Jean Parker

May 23, 2020

Jean Parker, 83, of Richfield, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

She was born December 9, 1936 in LaGrange, Georgia to the late John Isaac Rogers and the late Eula Florence Walls. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Parker; brother-in-law, Steve...

Kay Basinger

Kay Basinger

May 22, 2020

Kay Francis Basinger, 84, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at home.

Mrs.Basinger was born August 26, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Frank Reynolds and the late Lizzie Elizabeth Black. She was also preceded in death by Husbands, Claude Huston Broome, John Marcelle Basinger, and 2 brothers.

A private family graveside service will...

Joe Rayfield

Joe Rayfield

May 22, 2020

Joe Larry Rayfield Sr., 79, of Concord, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Joe was born November 11, 1940 in Gold Hill to the late Burkley Howard Rayfield and Ada Roseann Price Rayfield.  He is preceded in death by Siblings Kathryn Goodman, Shirley Thomas, Gene Rayfield, Bob Rayfield, Bill Rayfield & Franklin Rayfield....

Peggy Thomas

Peggy Thomas

May 22, 2020

Peggy Ann Roberts Thomas, 87, of Sylva, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Skyland Nursing Home in Sylva.

Peggy was born June 28, 1932 in Charlotte to the late George Dewey Roberts and the late Annie Lee Hines Roberts.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Arthur Lee Thomas, Sr.; sister, Helen Burris; and brother,...

Buren Mullis

Buren Mullis

May 21, 2020

Buren Mullis, 86, of Locust, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital, Pineville.

Buren was born June 20, 1933 in Union County to the late Chonce and Ercel Mullis.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, Roy Mullis, James Mullis, Wayne Mullis, Lela Griffin and Edith Little.

Buren was a proud...

Don Burleson

Don Burleson

May 20, 2020

Don Huston Burleson, 88, of Albemarle, NC, died Wednesday afternoon after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

He was born July 5, 1931, in Albemarle, to Ralph and Letha Mae (Treece) Burleson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Roby (Pete) Burleson, Olin Burleson and Kenneth Burleson; and three sisters,...

Joseph Hudson

Joseph Hudson

May 20, 2020

Joseph Brian Hudson, 43, of Mount Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Joe was born May 17, 1977 in Denver, Colorado, to Bernard Junior Hudson and Debora Lee Pierson Hudson.

When Joe was one-and-a-half years old, his family moved to Charlotte, where he attended Devonshire Elementary and Cochrane Middle School.  At age...

Judy Smith

Judy Smith

May 19, 2020

Judy Yow Smith, 75, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mrs. Smith was born November 26, 1944 to the late Craven Lee Yow and the late Danner Hartsell Yow.

Judy is survived by her husband, Samuel Lee Smith of Midland; son, Jeff Smith of Midland; daughter, Jill...

Ralph Britt

Ralph Britt

May 19, 2020

Ralph B. Britt, 80, of Concord, NC returned Home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Mr. Britt was born February 13, 1940 in Lumberton, NC to the late Colon Britt and the late Bessie Edwards Barfield. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Britt.

Survivors include his wife of...

Wynona Noon

Wynona Noon

May 19, 2020

Wynona Wilma Noon, 92, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at The Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord.

Mrs. Noon was born October 5, 1927 in Walkertown, North Carolina to the late Kenneth C. Wilson and the late Ethel Elliott Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bartley E . Robbins,...

Helen Kuenzel

Helen Kuenzel

May 19, 2020

Helen Frances Laskowski Kuenzel, 85, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Helen was born June 25, 1934 in Chicopee, Massachusetts, to the late Fred and Helen Laskowski.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Paul Gerald Kuenzel, and 5 siblings.

Helen liked to decorate cakes, enjoyed many years of square dancing, camping...

Everett Huneycutt

Everett Huneycutt

May 27, 2020

Everett Lester Huneycutt, 89, of Cornelius, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Huntersville Oaks.

Everett was born July 14, 1930, in Stanly County to the late James A. and Maudie Huneycutt.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carrie Mullis.

Everett was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He was...

Naomi Miller

Naomi Miller

May 27, 2020

Naomi Miller, 95, of Richfield, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC.

Naomi was born March 13, 1925 in Rowan County to the late Clarence Brown and the late Mattie Josey Brown. She was also preceded in death by her husband, P.E. Miller, Jr.; two brothers; and one sister.

Naomi...

Calvin Helms

Calvin Helms

May 26, 2020

Calvin Ellis Helms, 95, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at PruittHealth -Town Center in Harrisburg.

Mr. Helms was born September 20, 1924 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Calvin Ellis Helms, Sr. and the late Edna Furr Helms.

He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Sara Helms,...

Edith Spaulding

Edith Spaulding

May 25, 2020

Edith "Carol" Anderson Spaulding, 93, of Conklin, NY passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle, NC.

Carol was born January 21, 1927 in Suffolk County, NY to the late George Andrew Anderson and Edith Terry Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Nelson Warren Spaulding, who passed...

Jewel Jenkins

Jewel Jenkins

May 24, 2020

Jewel Jenkins, 65, of Charlotte, a retired NYPD detective and a retired SC Bureau of Protective Service Police Officer, a beloved family man, a fighter, and a true hero transcended peacefully from 9-11 related cancer on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Jewel was born May 3, 1955 in New York...

Bonda Whitley

Bonda Whitley

May 24, 2020

Bonda Geneva Drye Whitley, formerly of Oakboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Alston Brook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, NC.

She was born on September 30, 1934 in Cabarrus County to James Edward and Rosanna Ella Harvell Drye. In addition to her parents, Bonda was also preceded in death by her loving...

Ronald Adams

Ronald Adams

May 23, 2020

Ronald Adams, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord with his loving wife, Susan by his side.

Born and raised in Ohio, he was son of Elmer F. Adams and Helen A. Adams.

His hobbies centered on his tractors and collection of other antique equipment.  He especially...

Donna Caneclides

Donna Caneclides

May 23, 2020

Donna Kay Medlin Caneclides, 57, of Norwood, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Donna was born March 22, 1963 in Charlotte to the late Heath Ashley Medlin and Lula Fitzgerald Hargett Medlin.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Dean Zachary Caneclides and sister, Brenda Ford.

Donna was a 1981 graduate of East Mecklenburg...

Eudenia Hilton

Eudenia Hilton

May 23, 2020

Eudenia Faye Robbins Hilton, 82, of Concord, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her home in Concord.

Eudenia was born April 26, 1938 in Clinchmore, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Tula Mae Robbins.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Everette E. Hilton; brother, Doyel David Robbins; and sister,...

Jean Parker

Jean Parker

May 23, 2020

Jean Parker, 83, of Richfield, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

She was born December 9, 1936 in LaGrange, Georgia to the late John Isaac Rogers and the late Eula Florence Walls. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Parker; brother-in-law, Steve...

Kay Basinger

Kay Basinger

May 22, 2020

Kay Francis Basinger, 84, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at home.

Mrs.Basinger was born August 26, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Frank Reynolds and the late Lizzie Elizabeth Black. She was also preceded in death by Husbands, Claude Huston Broome, John Marcelle Basinger, and 2 brothers.

A private family graveside service will...

Joe Rayfield

Joe Rayfield

May 22, 2020

Joe Larry Rayfield Sr., 79, of Concord, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Joe was born November 11, 1940 in Gold Hill to the late Burkley Howard Rayfield and Ada Roseann Price Rayfield.  He is preceded in death by Siblings Kathryn Goodman, Shirley Thomas, Gene Rayfield, Bob Rayfield, Bill Rayfield & Franklin Rayfield....

Peggy Thomas

Peggy Thomas

May 22, 2020

Peggy Ann Roberts Thomas, 87, of Sylva, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Skyland Nursing Home in Sylva.

Peggy was born June 28, 1932 in Charlotte to the late George Dewey Roberts and the late Annie Lee Hines Roberts.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Arthur Lee Thomas, Sr.; sister, Helen Burris; and brother,...

Buren Mullis

Buren Mullis

May 21, 2020

Buren Mullis, 86, of Locust, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital, Pineville.

Buren was born June 20, 1933 in Union County to the late Chonce and Ercel Mullis.  He was also preceded in death by siblings, Roy Mullis, James Mullis, Wayne Mullis, Lela Griffin and Edith Little.

Buren was a proud...

Don Burleson

Don Burleson

May 20, 2020

Don Huston Burleson, 88, of Albemarle, NC, died Wednesday afternoon after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

He was born July 5, 1931, in Albemarle, to Ralph and Letha Mae (Treece) Burleson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Roby (Pete) Burleson, Olin Burleson and Kenneth Burleson; and three sisters,...

Joseph Hudson

Joseph Hudson

May 20, 2020

Joseph Brian Hudson, 43, of Mount Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Joe was born May 17, 1977 in Denver, Colorado, to Bernard Junior Hudson and Debora Lee Pierson Hudson.

When Joe was one-and-a-half years old, his family moved to Charlotte, where he attended Devonshire Elementary and Cochrane Middle School.  At age...

Judy Smith

Judy Smith

May 19, 2020

Judy Yow Smith, 75, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mrs. Smith was born November 26, 1944 to the late Craven Lee Yow and the late Danner Hartsell Yow.

Judy is survived by her husband, Samuel Lee Smith of Midland; son, Jeff Smith of Midland; daughter, Jill...

Ralph Britt

Ralph Britt

May 19, 2020

Ralph B. Britt, 80, of Concord, NC returned Home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Mr. Britt was born February 13, 1940 in Lumberton, NC to the late Colon Britt and the late Bessie Edwards Barfield. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Britt.

Survivors include his wife of...

Wynona Noon

Wynona Noon

May 19, 2020

Wynona Wilma Noon, 92, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at The Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord.

Mrs. Noon was born October 5, 1927 in Walkertown, North Carolina to the late Kenneth C. Wilson and the late Ethel Elliott Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Bartley E . Robbins,...

Helen Kuenzel

Helen Kuenzel

May 19, 2020

Helen Frances Laskowski Kuenzel, 85, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Helen was born June 25, 1934 in Chicopee, Massachusetts, to the late Fred and Helen Laskowski.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Paul Gerald Kuenzel, and 5 siblings.

Helen liked to decorate cakes, enjoyed many years of square dancing, camping...

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