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Joseph Kluttz

Joseph Kluttz

Dec 31, 2018

Joseph Ransom Kluttz, Jr. May 21, 1938 - December 31, 2018

If you were lucky enough to know Joe Kluttz, you were lucky enough.

Joe was born to Elizabeth West Kluttz and Joseph Ransom Kluttz, Sr. of Albemarle, NC on May 21, 1938. After a two-week stay in the hospital, Betty...

William Ayers

William Ayers

Dec 30, 2018

At 0225 AM on Sunday, December 30, 2018 our beloved son, brother, husband, dad, grandfather, uncle and cousin passed away at the age of 75 at Atrium North East Hospital in Concord, NC of complications during emergency heart surgery.

He was born on Saturday, March 20, 1943 in Elmira, NY to Miles E. Ayers and Marjorie E....

Brandon Miller

Brandon Miller

Dec 29, 2018

Brandon Marshall Miller, 30, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 in Albemarle.

Brandon was born September 5, 1988 in Stanly County to Jeff Miller and Ginger Miller. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Steve Miller.

Brandon loved his family and friends. He was full of adventure and was a very loveable...

Rosie Roebuck

Rosie Roebuck

Dec 28, 2018

Rosie Roebuck, 75, of Stanfield, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Mrs. Roebuck was born July 26, 1943 in Huntington, Texas to the late Earl Chester Shuemaker and the late Eira Faye Shuemaker. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Edna Irene Griffin.

A memorial...

Rachel Helms

Rachel Helms

Dec 27, 2018

Rachel Price Helms, 83, of Polkton, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe.

Rachel was born June 10, 1935 in Union County to the late Mack and Janie Price.  She was also preceded in death by sister, Evelyn Perry; and brothers, Charlie, J.B. and Dan Price.  Rachel was dearly loved and...

Rodney Morton

Rodney Morton

Dec 24, 2018

Rodney Dale Morton, 59, of Stanfield, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at  in Stanfield.

Rodney was born June 12, 1959 in North Carolina to the late Hubert Morton and the late Willie Hazel Morton. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughters, Carly Nicole Elliotte, and Hannah Kathlean Elliotte; brother, Terry Morton.

Rodney...

Marvin Smith

Marvin Smith

Dec 23, 2018

Marvin Cornelius Smith, 86, of Locust, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Atrium-NorthEast in Concord.

Mr. Smith was born June 28, 1932 in Stanly County to the late Chester Dewey Smith and the late Nellie Mae Dick Smith.  He was also preceded in death by wife, Caroleen Smith; and sons, Michael and Scott Smith....

Clara Pugh

Clara Pugh

Dec 22, 2018

Clara Pearl Pugh, 76, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

Mrs. Pugh was born January 2, 1942 in Alabama to the late Charlie and Victoria Weaver Reed. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Pugh, Sr. and...

Judy Browning

Judy Browning

Dec 22, 2018

Judy Widenhouse Browning, 67, of Concord, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Judy was born March 20, 1951 in Cabarrus County to the late Zeb Vance Widenhouse and the late Donnie Kay Kee.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Hartsell Funeral Home of...

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

Dec 22, 2018

Larry Wayne Smith, 65, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Larry was born January 4, 1953 in Albemarle to the late Lee Jay and Sylvia Smith.  He was also preceded in death by beloved son, Daniel Smith.

Larry was a dedicated and loving husband, dad and Paw Paw.  He...

Jessie Smith

Jessie Smith

Dec 22, 2018

Jessie Eugene Smith, 89, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at home with family by his side.

Gene was born November 28, 1929 in Cabarrus County the late Charles and Rettie Smith.  He was also preceded in death by son, Ronnie Eugene Smith; grandson, Christopher "BoBo" Shue; brother, George Smith; sister, Patsy Honeycutt; and...

Frances Cox

Frances Cox

Dec 21, 2018

Frances Ann Litaker Cox, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Stanly Manor in Albemarle

Frances was born September 26, 1931 in Cabarrus County to the late Lewis and Effie Litaker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Cox; and sister, Juanita Vanderburg.

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Frances Deaton

Frances Deaton

Dec 20, 2018

Frances "Laney" Deaton, 61, of Stanfield, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast in Concord.

Laney was born July 6, 1957 in Iredell County to the late Charles Wyatt Dancy and the late Helen Roberta Dancy. She was also preceded in death by grandson, Isaiah Deaton, and life-time partner, Donald  Osborne.

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Kenneth Scott

Kenneth Scott

Dec 20, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Dwight Scott, 66, passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning of December 20, 2018.

Mr. Scott was born July 13, 1952 to the late Mr. Dwight Max Scott and Lorene Underwood Scott.

Mr. Scott is survived by his wife; Patricia Thomas Scott; mother Lorene Underwood Scott; sister; Jo Ann Scott;...

Gisela Canup

Gisela Canup

Dec 20, 2018

Gisela Canup, 86, of Concord, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at home with family by her side.

Gisela was born one of 24 children, on August 12, 1932 in Dessau, Germany, to the late Johann and Charletta Richter. She was also preceded in death by beloved husband, Robert Avery Canup.

Survivors include son, Robert...

Christopher Cochran

Christopher Cochran

Dec 18, 2018

Christopher Michael Cochran, 38 of Stanfield, went to be with his Lord December 18th, 2018 surrounded by family.

Christopher was born on June 14, 1980, the son of Cheryl Elaine Cochran and the late Michael Reid Cochran.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Cheryl Cochran; his sister, Julie Grieco and her husband, Anthony; nieces, Amber...

Axel Crayton

Axel Crayton

Dec 17, 2018

Axel James Crayton, 5 months, of Mt Pleasant, went home to heaven on Monday, December 17,2018.

He loved life and always had a smile for everyone.

Those left to cherish Axel's life include loving parents, Kristin Crayton and Daniel Shaver; twin brother, Blaze Locke Crayton; and older brothers, Colton David McCarn and Nathaniel Harrison Shaver.

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Billy Stancil, Jr.

Billy Stancil, Jr.

Dec 17, 2018

Billy Joe Stancil, 30, of Stanfield, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 in Waynesville, NC.

Billy was born July 27, 1988 in Stanly County to Billy Joe Stancil Sr. and Lisa Lynn Stancil. He was preceded in death by brother, Joshua Stancil; and grandfathers, Ralph Stancil, and Charles Huneycutt.

Billy grew up in Stanfield, NC,...

Franklin Wise

Franklin Wise

Dec 17, 2018

Franklin Curtis Wise, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at home.  He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Frank was born March 13, 1947 in Johnstown, PA to the late John and Mary Wise.  He was also preceded in death by brother,...

Jo Rowland

Jo Rowland

Dec 16, 2018

Jo Nell Rowland, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Rowland was born January 12, 1943 in Rowan County to the late Joe Walker Simmons and the late Ida Janell Anthony Simmons. She was also preceded in death by husband, William Gaston Rowland.

Jo worked in textiles for much of her...

Joseph Kluttz

Joseph Kluttz

Dec 31, 2018

Joseph Ransom Kluttz, Jr. May 21, 1938 - December 31, 2018

If you were lucky enough to know Joe Kluttz, you were lucky enough.

Joe was born to Elizabeth West Kluttz and Joseph Ransom Kluttz, Sr. of Albemarle, NC on May 21, 1938. After a two-week stay in the hospital, Betty...

William Ayers

William Ayers

Dec 30, 2018

At 0225 AM on Sunday, December 30, 2018 our beloved son, brother, husband, dad, grandfather, uncle and cousin passed away at the age of 75 at Atrium North East Hospital in Concord, NC of complications during emergency heart surgery.

He was born on Saturday, March 20, 1943 in Elmira, NY to Miles E. Ayers and Marjorie E....

Brandon Miller

Brandon Miller

Dec 29, 2018

Brandon Marshall Miller, 30, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018 in Albemarle.

Brandon was born September 5, 1988 in Stanly County to Jeff Miller and Ginger Miller. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Steve Miller.

Brandon loved his family and friends. He was full of adventure and was a very loveable...

Rosie Roebuck

Rosie Roebuck

Dec 28, 2018

Rosie Roebuck, 75, of Stanfield, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Mrs. Roebuck was born July 26, 1943 in Huntington, Texas to the late Earl Chester Shuemaker and the late Eira Faye Shuemaker. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Edna Irene Griffin.

A memorial...

Rachel Helms

Rachel Helms

Dec 27, 2018

Rachel Price Helms, 83, of Polkton, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe.

Rachel was born June 10, 1935 in Union County to the late Mack and Janie Price.  She was also preceded in death by sister, Evelyn Perry; and brothers, Charlie, J.B. and Dan Price.  Rachel was dearly loved and...

Rodney Morton

Rodney Morton

Dec 24, 2018

Rodney Dale Morton, 59, of Stanfield, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at  in Stanfield.

Rodney was born June 12, 1959 in North Carolina to the late Hubert Morton and the late Willie Hazel Morton. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughters, Carly Nicole Elliotte, and Hannah Kathlean Elliotte; brother, Terry Morton.

Rodney...

Marvin Smith

Marvin Smith

Dec 23, 2018

Marvin Cornelius Smith, 86, of Locust, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Atrium-NorthEast in Concord.

Mr. Smith was born June 28, 1932 in Stanly County to the late Chester Dewey Smith and the late Nellie Mae Dick Smith.  He was also preceded in death by wife, Caroleen Smith; and sons, Michael and Scott Smith....

Clara Pugh

Clara Pugh

Dec 22, 2018

Clara Pearl Pugh, 76, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

Mrs. Pugh was born January 2, 1942 in Alabama to the late Charlie and Victoria Weaver Reed. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Pugh, Sr. and...

Judy Browning

Judy Browning

Dec 22, 2018

Judy Widenhouse Browning, 67, of Concord, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Judy was born March 20, 1951 in Cabarrus County to the late Zeb Vance Widenhouse and the late Donnie Kay Kee.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm, Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Hartsell Funeral Home of...

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

Dec 22, 2018

Larry Wayne Smith, 65, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Larry was born January 4, 1953 in Albemarle to the late Lee Jay and Sylvia Smith.  He was also preceded in death by beloved son, Daniel Smith.

Larry was a dedicated and loving husband, dad and Paw Paw.  He...

Jessie Smith

Jessie Smith

Dec 22, 2018

Jessie Eugene Smith, 89, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at home with family by his side.

Gene was born November 28, 1929 in Cabarrus County the late Charles and Rettie Smith.  He was also preceded in death by son, Ronnie Eugene Smith; grandson, Christopher "BoBo" Shue; brother, George Smith; sister, Patsy Honeycutt; and...

Frances Cox

Frances Cox

Dec 21, 2018

Frances Ann Litaker Cox, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Stanly Manor in Albemarle

Frances was born September 26, 1931 in Cabarrus County to the late Lewis and Effie Litaker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Cox; and sister, Juanita Vanderburg.

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Frances Deaton

Frances Deaton

Dec 20, 2018

Frances "Laney" Deaton, 61, of Stanfield, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast in Concord.

Laney was born July 6, 1957 in Iredell County to the late Charles Wyatt Dancy and the late Helen Roberta Dancy. She was also preceded in death by grandson, Isaiah Deaton, and life-time partner, Donald  Osborne.

...

Kenneth Scott

Kenneth Scott

Dec 20, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Dwight Scott, 66, passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning of December 20, 2018.

Mr. Scott was born July 13, 1952 to the late Mr. Dwight Max Scott and Lorene Underwood Scott.

Mr. Scott is survived by his wife; Patricia Thomas Scott; mother Lorene Underwood Scott; sister; Jo Ann Scott;...

Gisela Canup

Gisela Canup

Dec 20, 2018

Gisela Canup, 86, of Concord, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at home with family by her side.

Gisela was born one of 24 children, on August 12, 1932 in Dessau, Germany, to the late Johann and Charletta Richter. She was also preceded in death by beloved husband, Robert Avery Canup.

Survivors include son, Robert...

Christopher Cochran

Christopher Cochran

Dec 18, 2018

Christopher Michael Cochran, 38 of Stanfield, went to be with his Lord December 18th, 2018 surrounded by family.

Christopher was born on June 14, 1980, the son of Cheryl Elaine Cochran and the late Michael Reid Cochran.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Cheryl Cochran; his sister, Julie Grieco and her husband, Anthony; nieces, Amber...

Axel Crayton

Axel Crayton

Dec 17, 2018

Axel James Crayton, 5 months, of Mt Pleasant, went home to heaven on Monday, December 17,2018.

He loved life and always had a smile for everyone.

Those left to cherish Axel's life include loving parents, Kristin Crayton and Daniel Shaver; twin brother, Blaze Locke Crayton; and older brothers, Colton David McCarn and Nathaniel Harrison Shaver.

...

Billy Stancil, Jr.

Billy Stancil, Jr.

Dec 17, 2018

Billy Joe Stancil, 30, of Stanfield, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 in Waynesville, NC.

Billy was born July 27, 1988 in Stanly County to Billy Joe Stancil Sr. and Lisa Lynn Stancil. He was preceded in death by brother, Joshua Stancil; and grandfathers, Ralph Stancil, and Charles Huneycutt.

Billy grew up in Stanfield, NC,...

Franklin Wise

Franklin Wise

Dec 17, 2018

Franklin Curtis Wise, 71, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at home.  He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Frank was born March 13, 1947 in Johnstown, PA to the late John and Mary Wise.  He was also preceded in death by brother,...

Jo Rowland

Jo Rowland

Dec 16, 2018

Jo Nell Rowland, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Rowland was born January 12, 1943 in Rowan County to the late Joe Walker Simmons and the late Ida Janell Anthony Simmons. She was also preceded in death by husband, William Gaston Rowland.

Jo worked in textiles for much of her...

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