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Roger Gene Hudson

Roger Gene Hudson

Aug 29, 2025

Roger Gene Hudson, 72, of Albemarle, NC, passed away on August 29, 2025, when the only thing bigger than his personality-his heart-finally gave out. True to form, he left us with one final punchline-after years of telling us he wasn’t going to make it to the next holiday, he finally proved himself right.

Born June 2, 1953, to Krone “Wrendy” Hudson...

Eugene "Gene" Gaddy

Eugene "Gene" Gaddy

Aug 29, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Douglas Gaddy

  Eugene “Gene” Douglas Gaddy, born December 20, 1933, in Norwood, Stanly County, NC went on to his eternal home on August 29, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He was a long-time resident of Harrisburg, NC.

  Gene, as he was affectionately known, was a loving and resilient man with an unwavering faith in God. His...

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven

Aug 28, 2025

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital (Concord, NC).

Born on Sunday, December 7, 1947 in Goshen, NY, Kathy was the second daughter of eight children to the late Joseph Gargiulo and Audrey Degan. She is predeceased by her younger brother Steven and by her beloved husband Lynn A. Bliven, a...

Annette Whitley Hatley

Annette Whitley Hatley

Aug 28, 2025

Annette Whitley Hatley, 88, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 27, 1936, to the late Curtis Joseph and Nola Belle Barbee Whitley. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Eldridge Whitley and his wife, Carrol Hudson Whitley.

Annette was a life long member of Pleasant Grove...

Gloria Jean Yates

Gloria Jean Yates

Aug 28, 2025

Gloria Jean Yates, 78, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born January 19, 1947, in Thomasville, North Carolina to the late Bernard Eugene Lambeth and the late Peggy Hooker Moore. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Grady Reece Moore.

Affectionately known as “G”- a nickname given by...

Ralph Andrew Honeycutt

Ralph Andrew Honeycutt

Aug 27, 2025

Ralph Andrew Honeycutt 90, of Concord passed away August 27, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Ralph was born April 24, 1935 in North Carolina to Leonard & Daisy Honeycutt. He was proceeded in death by his wife of over 50 years Sarah Bost Honeycutt, sisters; Francis Furr, Virginia Kiser, and brother Merrill "Pee Wee" Honeycutt.

The family will receive friends...

Brenda Hall Sossoman

Brenda Hall Sossoman

Aug 25, 2025

Brenda Hall Sossoman, 84, of Concord, passed away on on Monday, August 25, 2025. An amazing mother, wife, and grandmother, she passed peacefully at her home, with her loving family by her side. Brenda's love was endless, her laughter unforgettable, and her presence a gift to all who knew her.

Brenda was born February 26, 1941 to the late J.D. and...

Claude Eugene Hinson

Claude Eugene Hinson

Aug 24, 2025

Claude Eugene "Gene" Hinson, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Gene was born October 3, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Claude Hinson and the late Aline Morton Hinson.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home located at 522...

Faynell Tomberlin Greene

Faynell Tomberlin Greene

Aug 23, 2025

Faynell Tomberlin Greene, 82, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, in her home.

Faye was born November 24, 1942, in Union County to the late Wriston Lee Tomberlin and the late Flora Mae Rushing Tomberlin. She was also preceded in death by husband, Boyce Max Greene; brothers, Floyd "Buster" Amos Tomberlin, James Henry Tomberlin, Jay Warren Tomberlin, Bobby Lynn...

Terry Leroy Maners

Terry Leroy Maners

Aug 20, 2025

Terry went home to be with the Lord on August 20th, 2025. Terry met the love of his life, Victoria, at Mercy Hospital and happily raised his family in Concord. Terry and Victoria proudly served the Concord community for 22 years through Terry’s Alignment Shop. Terry loved being a dad and grandaddy, sharing his love of cars and passing his...

Leaurel Rene Lube

Leaurel Rene Lube

Aug 20, 2025

Leaurel Rene Camden Lube, 76, of Concord, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Leaurel was born November 23, 1948, in Warsaw, Indiana, to the late John Tolliver Camden and the late Mary Lucille Burton Camden. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Jasen Michael Lube and Lance Eric Stath, as well...

Diane Marie Rettke

Diane Marie Rettke

Aug 18, 2025

Diane M. Rettke passed away peacefully at Tranquility Estate Living Center in Troutman, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.

Born to Fred and Pauline Hays, Diane was raised with strong family values that carried through her entire life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy “Butch” Rettke; her parents; and her brother, Pat Hays.

She is lovingly remembered...

Cybele Sisk

Cybele Sisk

Aug 15, 2025

Cybele “Suzie” Oates Sisk, age 79, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Novant Mint Hill Medical Center.

Suzie was born on December 2, 1945, in Shelby, North Carolina, to the late John Milton Oates and Ethel May Oates. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1964 and went on to marry the love...

Carol Boyd

Carol Boyd

Aug 15, 2025

Carol A. Boyd, 73, of Concord, NC, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Carol was born March 6, 1952, in Syracuse, New York to the late Joseph A. Boyd, Jr., and the late Edna M. Boyd.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne M. Elliott and a nephew, Wayne M....

Annie Lee McAnulty

Annie Lee McAnulty

Aug 13, 2025

Annie Lee McAnulty, 90, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Mrs. McAnulty was born October 17, 1934, in Concord. Annie was the daughter of the late Howard Medlin and Eliza Eury Medlin. She is also preceded in death by husband; George McAnulty, Terry Medlin, Iris Farmer, Vernie Mae Holder, and Dixie Kay Garmon.

Annie was a member of the Cabarrus...

Janie Pence Brooks

Janie Pence Brooks

Aug 13, 2025

Janie Pence Brooks, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Atrium Hospice Union in Monroe.

Janie was born April 18, 1938 in New London, North Carolina to the late Edgar Franklin Pence and the late Rachel Mae Buchanan Pence. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Elson Brooks, Sr., and brothers, Joe Frank Pence and James...

Larry Wayne Almond

Larry Wayne Almond

Aug 12, 2025

Larry Wayne Almond, 73, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

Larry was born October 15, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Carlie Joseph Almond and the late Sarah Frances Barbee Almond. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jerry Almond and Buddy Almond, sister, Margaret Hathcock and brother-in-law Darrell Creed.

Larry...

Gerald Wayne Efird

Gerald Wayne Efird

Aug 12, 2025

Gerald Wayne Efird, 77, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Gerald was born July 24, 1948, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Jason Eugene Efird and the late Jewell Little Efird.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home...

Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell

Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell

Aug 10, 2025

Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell, 88, of Concord, passed away peacefully Sunday August 10, 2025 at her home. Esther was born January 21, 1937 in Concord to the late Charlie “C.O.” Hill and Lizzie Mae Stirewalt Hill. Esther is survived by her son Rick Hartsell (Carra), grandchildren Lee Hartsell (Kelli), Sharee Carter (Nathan), and great grandchildren, Jessalyn Carter, Weston Hartsell, Lainey...

Daniel Lee Tarlton

Daniel Lee Tarlton

Aug 9, 2025

Daniel Lee Tarlton, 44 of Concord passed away peacefully Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Tucker Hospice House after a year long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born February 4, 1981 in Concord, North Carolina to James Ernest Tarlton and Nancy Lee Whittaker. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Boyd L. Tarlton, Margaret Tarlton, Constance V. Kidd and...

Roger Gene Hudson

Roger Gene Hudson

Aug 29, 2025

Roger Gene Hudson, 72, of Albemarle, NC, passed away on August 29, 2025, when the only thing bigger than his personality-his heart-finally gave out. True to form, he left us with one final punchline-after years of telling us he wasn’t going to make it to the next holiday, he finally proved himself right.

Born June 2, 1953, to Krone “Wrendy” Hudson...

Eugene "Gene" Gaddy

Eugene "Gene" Gaddy

Aug 29, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Douglas Gaddy

  Eugene “Gene” Douglas Gaddy, born December 20, 1933, in Norwood, Stanly County, NC went on to his eternal home on August 29, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He was a long-time resident of Harrisburg, NC.

  Gene, as he was affectionately known, was a loving and resilient man with an unwavering faith in God. His...

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven

Aug 28, 2025

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital (Concord, NC).

Born on Sunday, December 7, 1947 in Goshen, NY, Kathy was the second daughter of eight children to the late Joseph Gargiulo and Audrey Degan. She is predeceased by her younger brother Steven and by her beloved husband Lynn A. Bliven, a...

Annette Whitley Hatley

Annette Whitley Hatley

Aug 28, 2025

Annette Whitley Hatley, 88, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 27, 1936, to the late Curtis Joseph and Nola Belle Barbee Whitley. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Eldridge Whitley and his wife, Carrol Hudson Whitley.

Annette was a life long member of Pleasant Grove...

Gloria Jean Yates

Gloria Jean Yates

Aug 28, 2025

Gloria Jean Yates, 78, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born January 19, 1947, in Thomasville, North Carolina to the late Bernard Eugene Lambeth and the late Peggy Hooker Moore. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Grady Reece Moore.

Affectionately known as “G”- a nickname given by...

Ralph Andrew Honeycutt

Ralph Andrew Honeycutt

Aug 27, 2025

Ralph Andrew Honeycutt 90, of Concord passed away August 27, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Ralph was born April 24, 1935 in North Carolina to Leonard & Daisy Honeycutt. He was proceeded in death by his wife of over 50 years Sarah Bost Honeycutt, sisters; Francis Furr, Virginia Kiser, and brother Merrill "Pee Wee" Honeycutt.

The family will receive friends...

Brenda Hall Sossoman

Brenda Hall Sossoman

Aug 25, 2025

Brenda Hall Sossoman, 84, of Concord, passed away on on Monday, August 25, 2025. An amazing mother, wife, and grandmother, she passed peacefully at her home, with her loving family by her side. Brenda's love was endless, her laughter unforgettable, and her presence a gift to all who knew her.

Brenda was born February 26, 1941 to the late J.D. and...

Claude Eugene Hinson

Claude Eugene Hinson

Aug 24, 2025

Claude Eugene "Gene" Hinson, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Gene was born October 3, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Claude Hinson and the late Aline Morton Hinson.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home located at 522...

Faynell Tomberlin Greene

Faynell Tomberlin Greene

Aug 23, 2025

Faynell Tomberlin Greene, 82, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, in her home.

Faye was born November 24, 1942, in Union County to the late Wriston Lee Tomberlin and the late Flora Mae Rushing Tomberlin. She was also preceded in death by husband, Boyce Max Greene; brothers, Floyd "Buster" Amos Tomberlin, James Henry Tomberlin, Jay Warren Tomberlin, Bobby Lynn...

Terry Leroy Maners

Terry Leroy Maners

Aug 20, 2025

Terry went home to be with the Lord on August 20th, 2025. Terry met the love of his life, Victoria, at Mercy Hospital and happily raised his family in Concord. Terry and Victoria proudly served the Concord community for 22 years through Terry’s Alignment Shop. Terry loved being a dad and grandaddy, sharing his love of cars and passing his...

Leaurel Rene Lube

Leaurel Rene Lube

Aug 20, 2025

Leaurel Rene Camden Lube, 76, of Concord, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Leaurel was born November 23, 1948, in Warsaw, Indiana, to the late John Tolliver Camden and the late Mary Lucille Burton Camden. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Jasen Michael Lube and Lance Eric Stath, as well...

Diane Marie Rettke

Diane Marie Rettke

Aug 18, 2025

Diane M. Rettke passed away peacefully at Tranquility Estate Living Center in Troutman, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.

Born to Fred and Pauline Hays, Diane was raised with strong family values that carried through her entire life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy “Butch” Rettke; her parents; and her brother, Pat Hays.

She is lovingly remembered...

Cybele Sisk

Cybele Sisk

Aug 15, 2025

Cybele “Suzie” Oates Sisk, age 79, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Novant Mint Hill Medical Center.

Suzie was born on December 2, 1945, in Shelby, North Carolina, to the late John Milton Oates and Ethel May Oates. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1964 and went on to marry the love...

Carol Boyd

Carol Boyd

Aug 15, 2025

Carol A. Boyd, 73, of Concord, NC, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Carol was born March 6, 1952, in Syracuse, New York to the late Joseph A. Boyd, Jr., and the late Edna M. Boyd.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne M. Elliott and a nephew, Wayne M....

Annie Lee McAnulty

Annie Lee McAnulty

Aug 13, 2025

Annie Lee McAnulty, 90, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Mrs. McAnulty was born October 17, 1934, in Concord. Annie was the daughter of the late Howard Medlin and Eliza Eury Medlin. She is also preceded in death by husband; George McAnulty, Terry Medlin, Iris Farmer, Vernie Mae Holder, and Dixie Kay Garmon.

Annie was a member of the Cabarrus...

Janie Pence Brooks

Janie Pence Brooks

Aug 13, 2025

Janie Pence Brooks, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Atrium Hospice Union in Monroe.

Janie was born April 18, 1938 in New London, North Carolina to the late Edgar Franklin Pence and the late Rachel Mae Buchanan Pence. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Elson Brooks, Sr., and brothers, Joe Frank Pence and James...

Larry Wayne Almond

Larry Wayne Almond

Aug 12, 2025

Larry Wayne Almond, 73, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

Larry was born October 15, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Carlie Joseph Almond and the late Sarah Frances Barbee Almond. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jerry Almond and Buddy Almond, sister, Margaret Hathcock and brother-in-law Darrell Creed.

Larry...

Gerald Wayne Efird

Gerald Wayne Efird

Aug 12, 2025

Gerald Wayne Efird, 77, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Gerald was born July 24, 1948, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Jason Eugene Efird and the late Jewell Little Efird.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home...

Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell

Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell

Aug 10, 2025

Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell, 88, of Concord, passed away peacefully Sunday August 10, 2025 at her home. Esther was born January 21, 1937 in Concord to the late Charlie “C.O.” Hill and Lizzie Mae Stirewalt Hill. Esther is survived by her son Rick Hartsell (Carra), grandchildren Lee Hartsell (Kelli), Sharee Carter (Nathan), and great grandchildren, Jessalyn Carter, Weston Hartsell, Lainey...

Daniel Lee Tarlton

Daniel Lee Tarlton

Aug 9, 2025

Daniel Lee Tarlton, 44 of Concord passed away peacefully Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Tucker Hospice House after a year long courageous battle with cancer.

He was born February 4, 1981 in Concord, North Carolina to James Ernest Tarlton and Nancy Lee Whittaker. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Boyd L. Tarlton, Margaret Tarlton, Constance V. Kidd and...

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