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Gwendolyn Williams

Gwendolyn Williams

Jan 26, 2020

Ms. Gwendolyn Virginia Williams, of Albemarle, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 26, 2020 at the age of 78.

Ms. Williams was born on November 13, 1941 in Union County, North Carolina and was the sixth child of Robert Fitzhugh Williams and Carrie Drye Williams.

She was...

Mary Wenck

Mary Wenck

Jan 26, 2020

Mary Jane Wenck (Overdorf) age 81 from Sarasota, FL passed away in Charlotte, NC on January 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 8, 1938 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Fred and Rita Overdorf.

Mary was an office manager for doctors, a real estate broker and an...

Grover Eudy

Grover Eudy

Jan 25, 2020

Grover "Dale" Eudy, 75, of Oakboro, NC  went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 after several years of declining health. He was a gentle soul with a kind spirit.

Mr. Eudy was born July 13, 1944 to the late Charlie and Carrie Eudy of Oakboro, NC. He was also preceded in death by...

Anita Johnson

Anita Johnson

Jan 25, 2020

Anita Marie Johnson, 51, of Concord, NC peacefully passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her home in Concord after fighting as a true warrior against her cancer for the past year.

Anita was born July 19, 1968 in Raleigh, NC to the late Virgil Blackledge Harper and Kathryn Olivia Smith Harper.  She proudly grew up in...

Maurice Brinson

Maurice Brinson

Jan 25, 2020

Maurice Delma Brinson, Jr. 77, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at First Assembly Living Center in Concord, NC.

Mr. Brinson was born November 8, 1942 in Farmville, North Carolina to the late Maurice Delma Brinson and the late Doris Talton Brinson.

Affectionately known by everyone as “Moose”, our brother loved...

Alfred Anderson

Alfred Anderson

Jan 24, 2020

Alfred Anthony Anderson (Alfie) of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on January 24, 2020.  Alfred was born February 17, 1958 in New York to Marie Leewo and the late Alfred Anderson.  He grew up in Long Island City, Queens (Queensbridge) where he attended PS 150, Junior High School 125 in Queens, before graduating from Charles Evans Hughes High School....

Beverly Smith

Beverly Smith

Jan 23, 2020

Beverly Jane Smith, 76, of New London, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Beverly was born July 3, 1943 in Cabarrus County to the late Ruth Rogers. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by husband, Edward Michael "Mike" Smith and son Buddy Cline.

The...

Melvin Lorch

Melvin Lorch

Jan 23, 2020

Melvin Lorch, 92, of Oakboro, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle.

Mr. Lorch was born May 8, 1927 in Stanly County to the late Joseph Lorch and the late Ida Jane Bowers Lorch. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Melvin enjoyed painting and golfing....

Robert Mcabee

Robert Mcabee

Jan 22, 2020

Robert Lee McAbee, 77, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Robert was born March 7, 1942 in Gaffney, SC to the late James and Bessie McAbee.  He was also preceded in death by sister, Gladys Byars and brother, Earl McAbee.

Robert was a truck driver and enjoyed...

Bertie Bost

Bertie Bost

Jan 22, 2020

Bertie Mae Whitley Bost, 90, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at home.

Bertie was born April 12, 1929 in Stanly County, NC to the late Alfred Lee Whitley and the late Chloe Morton Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Don Lloyd Bost.

Survivors include her daughter, Donna Mae...

Debra Smith

Debra Smith

Jan 21, 2020

Debra Gail Smith, 55, of New London, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Ms. Smith was born July 13, 1964 to the late Joyce Gail Smith and father. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her brother.

Debra worked as a correctional officer in Troy. She was an exceptional employee...

Lucille Harrington

Lucille Harrington

Jan 20, 2020

Lucille Harrington, 94, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Mrs. Harrington was born May 1, 1925 in Stanly County to the late John Ray Huneycutt and the late Onie Morgan Huneycutt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Onas Ray Harrington; sister, Fay Huneycutt Furr; and brother, Hoover...

Margaret Hatley

Margaret Hatley

Jan 20, 2020

Margaret Whitley Hatley, 97, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Hatley was born April 29, 1922 in Stanly County to the late John Franklin Whitley and the late Sarah Lambert Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clyde Hatley, Sr; and son, Clyde Hatley, Jr.

A...

Sue Saunders

Sue Saunders

Jan 19, 2020

Sudie "Sue" Mae Saunders, 92, of Concord, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Sue was born April 5, 1927 in Morganton, North Carolina to the late William S. Mull and the late Leatha Crawley Mull. She was also preceded in death by husband, Fred Alexander Saunders.

The family will...

Betty Connell

Betty Connell

Jan 19, 2020

Betty Ruth Tinker Connell, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at  home surrounded by family.

She was born July 23, 1933 in North Carolina to the late William J. Tinker and the late Cora Greene Tinker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Connell, and her...

Thomas Henry

Thomas Henry

Jan 19, 2020

Thomas Joseph  Henry, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Thomas was born February 14, 1944 in New York to the late Thomas Henry and the late Margaret Henry Columbia.

Survivors include wife, Brenda Henry of New London, NC; brother, John Henry; sisters, Rosa Lee Armoto,...

John Mabry

John Mabry

Jan 19, 2020

John Benton Mabry, III, 58, of Norwood, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home in Norwood.

Benji was born March 16, 1961 in Stanly County to John Benton Mabry Jr. and Eleanor Hasty Chamley.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Timothy John Mabry.

In addition to his parents, he is...

William Starnes

William Starnes

Jan 18, 2020

William Bright Starnes, 88, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill after a long battle of Alzheimer's.

Mr. Starnes was born April 13, 1931 in North Carolina to the late Floyd William Starnes and the late Mary Starnes.

The family will receive friends Thursday,...

Jack Mcghee

Jack Mcghee

Jan 18, 2020

Jack McGhee, 71, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Jack was born February 17, 1948 to the late Jack McGhee Sr. and the late Martha Faulk McGhee. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Rhonda Denise Medford.

Jack enjoyed bass...

Joseph Bures

Joseph Bures

Jan 17, 2020

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Joseph Edward Bures of Peachtree City, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17 with his family present.

He leaves his wife and co-star of 52 years, Marcia Ann Bures, his two-in house productions (daughters) Jennifer Schneider and Diana Fuller, his favorite son-in law James Payne Fuller, his grandsons...

Gwendolyn Williams

Gwendolyn Williams

Jan 26, 2020

Ms. Gwendolyn Virginia Williams, of Albemarle, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on January 26, 2020 at the age of 78.

Ms. Williams was born on November 13, 1941 in Union County, North Carolina and was the sixth child of Robert Fitzhugh Williams and Carrie Drye Williams.

She was...

Mary Wenck

Mary Wenck

Jan 26, 2020

Mary Jane Wenck (Overdorf) age 81 from Sarasota, FL passed away in Charlotte, NC on January 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 8, 1938 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Fred and Rita Overdorf.

Mary was an office manager for doctors, a real estate broker and an...

Grover Eudy

Grover Eudy

Jan 25, 2020

Grover "Dale" Eudy, 75, of Oakboro, NC  went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 after several years of declining health. He was a gentle soul with a kind spirit.

Mr. Eudy was born July 13, 1944 to the late Charlie and Carrie Eudy of Oakboro, NC. He was also preceded in death by...

Anita Johnson

Anita Johnson

Jan 25, 2020

Anita Marie Johnson, 51, of Concord, NC peacefully passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her home in Concord after fighting as a true warrior against her cancer for the past year.

Anita was born July 19, 1968 in Raleigh, NC to the late Virgil Blackledge Harper and Kathryn Olivia Smith Harper.  She proudly grew up in...

Maurice Brinson

Maurice Brinson

Jan 25, 2020

Maurice Delma Brinson, Jr. 77, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at First Assembly Living Center in Concord, NC.

Mr. Brinson was born November 8, 1942 in Farmville, North Carolina to the late Maurice Delma Brinson and the late Doris Talton Brinson.

Affectionately known by everyone as “Moose”, our brother loved...

Alfred Anderson

Alfred Anderson

Jan 24, 2020

Alfred Anthony Anderson (Alfie) of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on January 24, 2020.  Alfred was born February 17, 1958 in New York to Marie Leewo and the late Alfred Anderson.  He grew up in Long Island City, Queens (Queensbridge) where he attended PS 150, Junior High School 125 in Queens, before graduating from Charles Evans Hughes High School....

Beverly Smith

Beverly Smith

Jan 23, 2020

Beverly Jane Smith, 76, of New London, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Beverly was born July 3, 1943 in Cabarrus County to the late Ruth Rogers. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by husband, Edward Michael "Mike" Smith and son Buddy Cline.

The...

Melvin Lorch

Melvin Lorch

Jan 23, 2020

Melvin Lorch, 92, of Oakboro, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle.

Mr. Lorch was born May 8, 1927 in Stanly County to the late Joseph Lorch and the late Ida Jane Bowers Lorch. He was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

Melvin enjoyed painting and golfing....

Robert Mcabee

Robert Mcabee

Jan 22, 2020

Robert Lee McAbee, 77, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Robert was born March 7, 1942 in Gaffney, SC to the late James and Bessie McAbee.  He was also preceded in death by sister, Gladys Byars and brother, Earl McAbee.

Robert was a truck driver and enjoyed...

Bertie Bost

Bertie Bost

Jan 22, 2020

Bertie Mae Whitley Bost, 90, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at home.

Bertie was born April 12, 1929 in Stanly County, NC to the late Alfred Lee Whitley and the late Chloe Morton Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Don Lloyd Bost.

Survivors include her daughter, Donna Mae...

Debra Smith

Debra Smith

Jan 21, 2020

Debra Gail Smith, 55, of New London, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Ms. Smith was born July 13, 1964 to the late Joyce Gail Smith and father. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her brother.

Debra worked as a correctional officer in Troy. She was an exceptional employee...

Lucille Harrington

Lucille Harrington

Jan 20, 2020

Lucille Harrington, 94, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Mrs. Harrington was born May 1, 1925 in Stanly County to the late John Ray Huneycutt and the late Onie Morgan Huneycutt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Onas Ray Harrington; sister, Fay Huneycutt Furr; and brother, Hoover...

Margaret Hatley

Margaret Hatley

Jan 20, 2020

Margaret Whitley Hatley, 97, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Hatley was born April 29, 1922 in Stanly County to the late John Franklin Whitley and the late Sarah Lambert Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clyde Hatley, Sr; and son, Clyde Hatley, Jr.

A...

Sue Saunders

Sue Saunders

Jan 19, 2020

Sudie "Sue" Mae Saunders, 92, of Concord, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Sue was born April 5, 1927 in Morganton, North Carolina to the late William S. Mull and the late Leatha Crawley Mull. She was also preceded in death by husband, Fred Alexander Saunders.

The family will...

Betty Connell

Betty Connell

Jan 19, 2020

Betty Ruth Tinker Connell, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at  home surrounded by family.

She was born July 23, 1933 in North Carolina to the late William J. Tinker and the late Cora Greene Tinker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Connell, and her...

Thomas Henry

Thomas Henry

Jan 19, 2020

Thomas Joseph  Henry, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Thomas was born February 14, 1944 in New York to the late Thomas Henry and the late Margaret Henry Columbia.

Survivors include wife, Brenda Henry of New London, NC; brother, John Henry; sisters, Rosa Lee Armoto,...

John Mabry

John Mabry

Jan 19, 2020

John Benton Mabry, III, 58, of Norwood, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home in Norwood.

Benji was born March 16, 1961 in Stanly County to John Benton Mabry Jr. and Eleanor Hasty Chamley.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Timothy John Mabry.

In addition to his parents, he is...

William Starnes

William Starnes

Jan 18, 2020

William Bright Starnes, 88, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill after a long battle of Alzheimer's.

Mr. Starnes was born April 13, 1931 in North Carolina to the late Floyd William Starnes and the late Mary Starnes.

The family will receive friends Thursday,...

Jack Mcghee

Jack Mcghee

Jan 18, 2020

Jack McGhee, 71, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Jack was born February 17, 1948 to the late Jack McGhee Sr. and the late Martha Faulk McGhee. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Rhonda Denise Medford.

Jack enjoyed bass...

Joseph Bures

Joseph Bures

Jan 17, 2020

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Joseph Edward Bures of Peachtree City, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17 with his family present.

He leaves his wife and co-star of 52 years, Marcia Ann Bures, his two-in house productions (daughters) Jennifer Schneider and Diana Fuller, his favorite son-in law James Payne Fuller, his grandsons...

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