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William White

William White

Dec 4, 2019

William Edward White, Sr. 88, of Hamburg, New York passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Concord, North Carolina

Bill was born June 18, 1931 in Scottsville, NY.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 7pm, Friday, December 13, 2019 with a memorial mass to follow at St. James The Greater Catholic Church, 139...

Betty Joan Sikes

Betty Joan Sikes

Dec 4, 2019

Betty Joan Eagle Sikes, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.

She was born to the late Clarence Eagle and the late Lucille Voncannon Eagle Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also proceeded in death by her husband, Julian A. Sikes and her son, David A. Whitley.

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James Hick, Sr.

James Hick, Sr.

Dec 4, 2019

James Tracy Hicks, Sr. was born December 24, 1936 in Rockingham North Carolina. He grew up in rural Richmond County.

Jim was the son of Willie Leona McIver and Hoyte Hicks. He is the brother of Lydia Herndon, deceased; Edna Hicks Woodard and Daniel “Jack” Hicks. He married Juanita Noblitt Hicks on July 28th, 1984.

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Connie Woodle

Connie Woodle

Dec 4, 2019

Connie Mae Woodle, 60, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Ms. Woodle was born April 29, 1959 to the late Robert and Rose Mae Mason Woodle.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be held...

James Mills, Sr.

James Mills, Sr.

Dec 3, 2019

James D. Mills Sr, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, left this life peacefully after complications from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 86, on the evening of Dec 03, 2019.

James “Jim” Mills was an native of Anson County NC and son of Kemp Mills and Vera Curlee Mills. He is preceded in death by his brother...

Barbara Greene

Barbara Greene

Dec 2, 2019

Barbara Lynn Greene, 55, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Mrs. Greene was born November 11, 1964 to the late James William and Nora Bell Greene. Barbara loved everyone and never met a stranger in her life.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 5,...

Billie Blackwelder

Billie Blackwelder

Dec 1, 2019

Billie Wayne Blackwelder, 79, of Concord, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at home with family by his side.

Mr. Blackwelder was born January 1, 1940 in Cabarrus County to the late Lewis Franklin Blackwelder and the late Elma King Miller Blackwelder.  He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Gene, Carl, and Hoyte Blackwelder....

Rosella Smith

Rosella Smith

Dec 1, 2019

Rosella Smith, 86, of Concord, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at home.

Born December 23, 1932 in Spruce Pine, she was the daughter of the late Nora Gunter Deal and Bryson Gunter.  She was also preceded in death by brothers, D.B. and Roland Gunter.

She is survived by beloved husband, William Smith; four children,...

James Morton

James Morton

Nov 30, 2019

James Barney Morton, 87, of Midland, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Morton was born October 29, 1932 in Union County to the late Rueben Morton and the late Desilee Pate Morton. He was also preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Lee Eudy Morton; son, Ronnie Lane Morton; granddaughter, Stephanie Morton; and...

Howard Trivette

Howard Trivette

Nov 30, 2019

Mr. Howard Victor Trivette, 84, of Concord, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Trivette was born June 13, 1935 in Watauga County North Carolina to the late Rev. Victor Trivette and the late Ruby (Sally) Trivette. He was also preceded in death by brothers Kenneth and Gary Trivette.

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Patrick Wayne Mcphatter

Patrick Wayne Mcphatter

Nov 30, 2019

Wayne McPhatter, 81, of Midland, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home.

Wayne was born October 22, 1938 in Cabarrus County to the late Willard McPhatter, Sr. and the late Helen Jones McPhatter.

Wayne was a jokester and had a dry wit. He loved everyone and encouraged them to feel good about themselves....

Thomas Downs

Thomas Downs

Nov 29, 2019

Thomas (Tom) Rea Downs, 61, of Mint Hill went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Tom was born August 14, 1958 in Charlotte to the late Franklin Downs and the late Betty Jamison Downs.

Tom graduated from Garinger High School ('76) and Montreat College ('78).  He worked at IBM for 20...

Reece Hinson

Reece Hinson

Nov 27, 2019

Reece Dale Hinson, 63, of New London, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Mr. Hinson was born July 4, 1956 in North Carolina to Hazel Hinson and the late Reece Jennings Hinson.

Reece will lie in state all day Thursday, December 12, 2019 for family and friends to say...

Bonnie Love

Bonnie Love

Nov 25, 2019

Bonnie Lou Love, 53, of Stanfield, NC passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Bonnie was born June 2, 1966 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Jerry Paul Love and her surviving mother, Mattie Lou Love. She was also preceded in death by her sister Paula Lynn Love.

In...

Benny Drye

Benny Drye

Nov 24, 2019

Benny Drye, 80, of Richfield, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Drye was born November 20, 1939 in Stanly County to the late Marshall Albert Drye and the late Gertie Miller Drye. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Drye; sister, Gladys Dellinger; brother, Jasper Drye; sister,...

Edwin "Shaker" Pepper, Jr.

Edwin "Shaker" Pepper, Jr.

Nov 24, 2019

Edwin “Shaker” Dean Pepper, Jr. 54 of Concord, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his residence.

He was born December 22, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edwin Dean Pepper, Sr. and Joy Pepper.

Shaker was known first as a family man who loved his wife, Tina and his children. His family meant...

Clifford Mauldin

Clifford Mauldin

Nov 23, 2019

Clifford Ray Mauldin, 73, of Mt. Gilead, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Ray was born November 18, 1946 in North Carolina to the late Clifford Ray Mauldin Sr. and the late Margaret Mauldin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister Diane Elizabeth Furr....

James Knight

James Knight

Nov 23, 2019

James Leland Knight, 78, of Concord, NC, formerly of Lakeview, MI passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born September 22, 1941 in Greenville, Michigan.  He was preceded in death by his step-father, Alger Abbey and his mother Edna Klifford Abbey; as well as his...

Raquel Franco

Raquel Franco

Nov 22, 2019

Raquel Zamora Franco, a beacon and fighter, born on June 27, 1930 in Michoacan, Mexico, to the late Antonio and Soledad Zamora, and returned home on November 22, 2019 at 7:30 am, where she was greeted by God and her husband, Ignacio, who have been patiently waiting for 30 years, while the rest of her family was blessed with...

Katherine Huneycutt

Katherine Huneycutt

Nov 22, 2019

Katherine Juanita Hartsell Huneycutt, 84, passed from this world into the arms of Jesus, November 22, 2019, with her husband of 62 years by her side.  She was born October 11, 1935 to the late Michael A. Hartsell and Bonnie Rowell Hartsell.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Cornelia Alexander, and brothers, Boyce, Kenneth, Jay...

William White

William White

Dec 4, 2019

William Edward White, Sr. 88, of Hamburg, New York passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Concord, North Carolina

Bill was born June 18, 1931 in Scottsville, NY.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 7pm, Friday, December 13, 2019 with a memorial mass to follow at St. James The Greater Catholic Church, 139...

Betty Joan Sikes

Betty Joan Sikes

Dec 4, 2019

Betty Joan Eagle Sikes, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.

She was born to the late Clarence Eagle and the late Lucille Voncannon Eagle Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also proceeded in death by her husband, Julian A. Sikes and her son, David A. Whitley.

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James Hick, Sr.

James Hick, Sr.

Dec 4, 2019

James Tracy Hicks, Sr. was born December 24, 1936 in Rockingham North Carolina. He grew up in rural Richmond County.

Jim was the son of Willie Leona McIver and Hoyte Hicks. He is the brother of Lydia Herndon, deceased; Edna Hicks Woodard and Daniel “Jack” Hicks. He married Juanita Noblitt Hicks on July 28th, 1984.

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Connie Woodle

Connie Woodle

Dec 4, 2019

Connie Mae Woodle, 60, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Ms. Woodle was born April 29, 1959 to the late Robert and Rose Mae Mason Woodle.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be held...

James Mills, Sr.

James Mills, Sr.

Dec 3, 2019

James D. Mills Sr, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, left this life peacefully after complications from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 86, on the evening of Dec 03, 2019.

James “Jim” Mills was an native of Anson County NC and son of Kemp Mills and Vera Curlee Mills. He is preceded in death by his brother...

Barbara Greene

Barbara Greene

Dec 2, 2019

Barbara Lynn Greene, 55, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Mrs. Greene was born November 11, 1964 to the late James William and Nora Bell Greene. Barbara loved everyone and never met a stranger in her life.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 5,...

Billie Blackwelder

Billie Blackwelder

Dec 1, 2019

Billie Wayne Blackwelder, 79, of Concord, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at home with family by his side.

Mr. Blackwelder was born January 1, 1940 in Cabarrus County to the late Lewis Franklin Blackwelder and the late Elma King Miller Blackwelder.  He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Gene, Carl, and Hoyte Blackwelder....

Rosella Smith

Rosella Smith

Dec 1, 2019

Rosella Smith, 86, of Concord, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at home.

Born December 23, 1932 in Spruce Pine, she was the daughter of the late Nora Gunter Deal and Bryson Gunter.  She was also preceded in death by brothers, D.B. and Roland Gunter.

She is survived by beloved husband, William Smith; four children,...

James Morton

James Morton

Nov 30, 2019

James Barney Morton, 87, of Midland, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Morton was born October 29, 1932 in Union County to the late Rueben Morton and the late Desilee Pate Morton. He was also preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Lee Eudy Morton; son, Ronnie Lane Morton; granddaughter, Stephanie Morton; and...

Howard Trivette

Howard Trivette

Nov 30, 2019

Mr. Howard Victor Trivette, 84, of Concord, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Trivette was born June 13, 1935 in Watauga County North Carolina to the late Rev. Victor Trivette and the late Ruby (Sally) Trivette. He was also preceded in death by brothers Kenneth and Gary Trivette.

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Patrick Wayne Mcphatter

Patrick Wayne Mcphatter

Nov 30, 2019

Wayne McPhatter, 81, of Midland, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home.

Wayne was born October 22, 1938 in Cabarrus County to the late Willard McPhatter, Sr. and the late Helen Jones McPhatter.

Wayne was a jokester and had a dry wit. He loved everyone and encouraged them to feel good about themselves....

Thomas Downs

Thomas Downs

Nov 29, 2019

Thomas (Tom) Rea Downs, 61, of Mint Hill went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Tom was born August 14, 1958 in Charlotte to the late Franklin Downs and the late Betty Jamison Downs.

Tom graduated from Garinger High School ('76) and Montreat College ('78).  He worked at IBM for 20...

Reece Hinson

Reece Hinson

Nov 27, 2019

Reece Dale Hinson, 63, of New London, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Mr. Hinson was born July 4, 1956 in North Carolina to Hazel Hinson and the late Reece Jennings Hinson.

Reece will lie in state all day Thursday, December 12, 2019 for family and friends to say...

Bonnie Love

Bonnie Love

Nov 25, 2019

Bonnie Lou Love, 53, of Stanfield, NC passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Bonnie was born June 2, 1966 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Jerry Paul Love and her surviving mother, Mattie Lou Love. She was also preceded in death by her sister Paula Lynn Love.

In...

Benny Drye

Benny Drye

Nov 24, 2019

Benny Drye, 80, of Richfield, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Drye was born November 20, 1939 in Stanly County to the late Marshall Albert Drye and the late Gertie Miller Drye. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Drye; sister, Gladys Dellinger; brother, Jasper Drye; sister,...

Edwin "Shaker" Pepper, Jr.

Edwin "Shaker" Pepper, Jr.

Nov 24, 2019

Edwin “Shaker” Dean Pepper, Jr. 54 of Concord, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his residence.

He was born December 22, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edwin Dean Pepper, Sr. and Joy Pepper.

Shaker was known first as a family man who loved his wife, Tina and his children. His family meant...

Clifford Mauldin

Clifford Mauldin

Nov 23, 2019

Clifford Ray Mauldin, 73, of Mt. Gilead, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Ray was born November 18, 1946 in North Carolina to the late Clifford Ray Mauldin Sr. and the late Margaret Mauldin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister Diane Elizabeth Furr....

James Knight

James Knight

Nov 23, 2019

James Leland Knight, 78, of Concord, NC, formerly of Lakeview, MI passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born September 22, 1941 in Greenville, Michigan.  He was preceded in death by his step-father, Alger Abbey and his mother Edna Klifford Abbey; as well as his...

Raquel Franco

Raquel Franco

Nov 22, 2019

Raquel Zamora Franco, a beacon and fighter, born on June 27, 1930 in Michoacan, Mexico, to the late Antonio and Soledad Zamora, and returned home on November 22, 2019 at 7:30 am, where she was greeted by God and her husband, Ignacio, who have been patiently waiting for 30 years, while the rest of her family was blessed with...

Katherine Huneycutt

Katherine Huneycutt

Nov 22, 2019

Katherine Juanita Hartsell Huneycutt, 84, passed from this world into the arms of Jesus, November 22, 2019, with her husband of 62 years by her side.  She was born October 11, 1935 to the late Michael A. Hartsell and Bonnie Rowell Hartsell.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Cornelia Alexander, and brothers, Boyce, Kenneth, Jay...

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