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Mary Annette Dils
May 15, 2025
Mary Annette Dils, 67, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Mary was born November 24, 1957 in Parma, Ohio to the late John Louis and Anne Predovich. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Steven Dils.
Mary was a loving and dedicated mother to Stephanie McSparran (Matthew) and a proud grandma to her five cherished grandchildren...
Doris Mason Linker
May 14, 2025
Doris Mason Linker, 83, of Midland, peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Trinity Place in Albemarle, NC surrounded by her family.
Doris was born December 11, 1941 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late James Wilson Mason and the late Ella Cauble Mason.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Edward "Buck Linker. She was...
Ronny Hooks
May 12, 2025
Ronald "Ronny" Wayne Hooks, 73, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Ronny was born January 30, 1952 in Concord, NC, to the late Clyde Hooks and the late Dorothy Mae Plummer Hooks.
Ronny was always very appreciative and had the sweetest spirit. He always had a smile on his face and you'd always get...
Rev. Leo Cramer Kilpatrick Jr.
May 8, 2025
Leo Cramer Kilpatrick Jr., 72, of Rockwell, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Cramer was born January 1, 1953 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Leo Cramer Kilpatrick Sr. and the late Jean Carolyn McPherson Kilpatrick.
He was also preceded in death by son, Jeremy Cramer Kilpatrick.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm...
Bobbye "Bob" Wayne Beckner
May 8, 2025
Bobbye Wayne Beckner of Harrisburg, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 14, 1941, in Clayton, New Mexico, to the late William Paul Beckner of Texline, Texas, and Emma Lee Webster Beckner of Clayton, New Mexico.
If you were fortunate enough to know Bob, you'd know that baseball...
Yee Vu Vang
May 7, 2025
Yee Vue Vang, age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, strength, and grace to all who knew her.
Yee was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Reverend Nao Lu Vang, and her beloved sons Sur-Shaw Vang and James (Kou) Vang. Though we mourn her loss...
James McDonald Starnes, Jr.
May 6, 2025
James McDonald Starnes Jr. 64, of Concord , passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Transitional Health Services in Kannapolis, NC.
Mr. Starnes was born December 16, 1960 in Concord, North Carolina to the late James McDonald Starnes, Sr. and the late Shirley Claudette Starnes.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Jeffrey Lynn Starnes.
The family will receive friends from 12:00...
Andrew Basile
May 5, 2025
Andrew Basile, beloved husband to the late Maria Basile and devoted father to Vito, Phyllis, and John Basile, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by his family. Andrew was a pillar of strength and love for his family, always putting their needs before his own. He will be deeply missed.
Andrew Basile’s journey...
Mary Frances Burgess Ferris
May 4, 2025
Mary Frances Burgess Ferris, 45, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Oakboro.
Mary was born January 5, 1980 in North Carolina to John Benjamin Burgess and Pamela Jean Burgess.
She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Claude and Margaret Burgess, maternal grandparents Francis Scruggs, Geneva Drye Scruggs Foard, and Boyce N. Foard, and...
Margaret Leona Tyler Hahn Faux
May 4, 2025
Margaret Leona Tyler Hahn Faux, 77, of Albemarle, passed away early Sunday morning, May 4, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Maggie was born June 27, 1947 in Pennsylvania to the late Royal Tyler and the late Blanche Farr Tyler.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Richard "Dick" Ernest Hahn and son, Richard "Doobie" Earnest Hahn, Jr.
Survivors include...
Dale Starnes
May 3, 2025
Stephen “Dale” Starnes Sr., 67, of New London, NC died as a result of his injuries in a motor vehicle accident Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dale was born on November 4, 1957 to Luther Triplette Starnes and Sarah Allman Starnes of Concord, NC.
Dale attended Northwest Cabarrus High School followed by a long tenure as a truck driver; he was an...
John Frank Turner
May 3, 2025
John Frank Turner, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
John was born December 31, 1937, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Walter Fred Turner and the late Mamie Elizabeth Turner.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Margaret Turner; daughter, Tanya Lynette Turner; and brothers, Benny, Lee, Paul,...
Warren Lee Morrow
May 2, 2025
Warren Lee Morrow, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Warren was born January 26, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Freddie J. Morrow and the late Charlotte Underwood. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Freddy J. Morrow, Jr. and Edward Morrow, sister, Jeanette McWhorter; brother and sister-in-law, Baxter...
David Alan Wike
May 1, 2025
David was born on April 7, 1953, David Alan Wike passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kannapolis, N.C. on May 1, 2025. David was a loving and caring brother, uncle and friend to many. He was always looking to help others in whatever way he could. He lost many friends along the way to unforeseen circumstances...
Lee W. Button II
Apr 29, 2025
Lee Worth Button, II (always affectionately known as “Bomber”), 62, passed away on April 29, 2025 after a brief illness. A native of Chittenango, New York, Bomber most recently lived in Concord, North Carolina, where he had moved to be closer to his son, Lee III, his sports hero, Jeff Gordon, and where he rarely had to wear his signature...
Helen Kimenhour
Apr 29, 2025
Helen Kimenhour, 65, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on April 29 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Surrounded by love, she left this world in the arms of her children—fulfilling every mother’s dream. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and kindness that will continue to ripple through the lives of everyone she touched.
Helen was born in...
Lonnie Ray Swanner
Apr 29, 2025
LONNIE SWANNER
Lonnie Swanner, 77, of Laura’s Lane in Albemarle, passed into eternity on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Spring Arbor Senior Living.
Born in the community of Arjay, Kentucky, on September 7, 1947, Lonnie was the eighth of twelve children born to the late Walter and Sarah Swanner. Six of his siblings survive.
Upon joining the United States Army at age 17,...
Sara Evelyine Smith Ritch
Apr 29, 2025
Sara Evelyine Smith Ritch, 95, of Concord, peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Sara was born December 22, 1929 in Cabarrus County to the late Allen Elmer Smith and the late Ida Marie Harris Smith. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Madison Ritch, Jr.; and siblings, Louise Smith, Beulah...
Carl Frederick Levingston
Apr 28, 2025
Carl Frederick Levingston, 76, of Midland, passed away April 28, 2025.
He was born September 15, 1948 to the late Carl Harold Levingston and the late Shirley Ann Snider Levingston.
There are no arrangements at this time.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the family.
Shirley H Easley
Apr 27, 2025
Shirley Honeycutt Easley, 87, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2015 at Tucker Hospice House.
Shirley was born on November 13, 1937 to the late Charles Franklin Honeycutt and Beulah Linker Honeycutt of Landis NC and was preceded in death by her beloved husband Olin Ray Easley, her child Cassandra Lynn Whited and Arvie Trent Hartsell, as well as...
Mary Annette Dils
May 15, 2025
Mary Annette Dils, 67, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Mary was born November 24, 1957 in Parma, Ohio to the late John Louis and Anne Predovich. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Steven Dils.
Mary was a loving and dedicated mother to Stephanie McSparran (Matthew) and a proud grandma to her five cherished grandchildren...
Doris Mason Linker
May 14, 2025
Doris Mason Linker, 83, of Midland, peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Trinity Place in Albemarle, NC surrounded by her family.
Doris was born December 11, 1941 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late James Wilson Mason and the late Ella Cauble Mason.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Edward "Buck Linker. She was...
Ronny Hooks
May 12, 2025
Ronald "Ronny" Wayne Hooks, 73, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Ronny was born January 30, 1952 in Concord, NC, to the late Clyde Hooks and the late Dorothy Mae Plummer Hooks.
Ronny was always very appreciative and had the sweetest spirit. He always had a smile on his face and you'd always get...
Rev. Leo Cramer Kilpatrick Jr.
May 8, 2025
Leo Cramer Kilpatrick Jr., 72, of Rockwell, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Cramer was born January 1, 1953 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Leo Cramer Kilpatrick Sr. and the late Jean Carolyn McPherson Kilpatrick.
He was also preceded in death by son, Jeremy Cramer Kilpatrick.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm...
Bobbye "Bob" Wayne Beckner
May 8, 2025
Bobbye Wayne Beckner of Harrisburg, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 14, 1941, in Clayton, New Mexico, to the late William Paul Beckner of Texline, Texas, and Emma Lee Webster Beckner of Clayton, New Mexico.
If you were fortunate enough to know Bob, you'd know that baseball...
Yee Vu Vang
May 7, 2025
Yee Vue Vang, age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, strength, and grace to all who knew her.
Yee was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Reverend Nao Lu Vang, and her beloved sons Sur-Shaw Vang and James (Kou) Vang. Though we mourn her loss...
James McDonald Starnes, Jr.
May 6, 2025
James McDonald Starnes Jr. 64, of Concord , passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Transitional Health Services in Kannapolis, NC.
Mr. Starnes was born December 16, 1960 in Concord, North Carolina to the late James McDonald Starnes, Sr. and the late Shirley Claudette Starnes.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Jeffrey Lynn Starnes.
The family will receive friends from 12:00...
Andrew Basile
May 5, 2025
Andrew Basile, beloved husband to the late Maria Basile and devoted father to Vito, Phyllis, and John Basile, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by his family. Andrew was a pillar of strength and love for his family, always putting their needs before his own. He will be deeply missed.
Andrew Basile’s journey...
Mary Frances Burgess Ferris
May 4, 2025
Mary Frances Burgess Ferris, 45, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Oakboro.
Mary was born January 5, 1980 in North Carolina to John Benjamin Burgess and Pamela Jean Burgess.
She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Claude and Margaret Burgess, maternal grandparents Francis Scruggs, Geneva Drye Scruggs Foard, and Boyce N. Foard, and...
Margaret Leona Tyler Hahn Faux
May 4, 2025
Margaret Leona Tyler Hahn Faux, 77, of Albemarle, passed away early Sunday morning, May 4, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Maggie was born June 27, 1947 in Pennsylvania to the late Royal Tyler and the late Blanche Farr Tyler.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Richard "Dick" Ernest Hahn and son, Richard "Doobie" Earnest Hahn, Jr.
Survivors include...
Dale Starnes
May 3, 2025
Stephen “Dale” Starnes Sr., 67, of New London, NC died as a result of his injuries in a motor vehicle accident Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dale was born on November 4, 1957 to Luther Triplette Starnes and Sarah Allman Starnes of Concord, NC.
Dale attended Northwest Cabarrus High School followed by a long tenure as a truck driver; he was an...
John Frank Turner
May 3, 2025
John Frank Turner, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
John was born December 31, 1937, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Walter Fred Turner and the late Mamie Elizabeth Turner.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Margaret Turner; daughter, Tanya Lynette Turner; and brothers, Benny, Lee, Paul,...
Warren Lee Morrow
May 2, 2025
Warren Lee Morrow, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Warren was born January 26, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Freddie J. Morrow and the late Charlotte Underwood. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Freddy J. Morrow, Jr. and Edward Morrow, sister, Jeanette McWhorter; brother and sister-in-law, Baxter...
David Alan Wike
May 1, 2025
David was born on April 7, 1953, David Alan Wike passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kannapolis, N.C. on May 1, 2025. David was a loving and caring brother, uncle and friend to many. He was always looking to help others in whatever way he could. He lost many friends along the way to unforeseen circumstances...
Lee W. Button II
Apr 29, 2025
Lee Worth Button, II (always affectionately known as “Bomber”), 62, passed away on April 29, 2025 after a brief illness. A native of Chittenango, New York, Bomber most recently lived in Concord, North Carolina, where he had moved to be closer to his son, Lee III, his sports hero, Jeff Gordon, and where he rarely had to wear his signature...
Helen Kimenhour
Apr 29, 2025
Helen Kimenhour, 65, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on April 29 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Surrounded by love, she left this world in the arms of her children—fulfilling every mother’s dream. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and kindness that will continue to ripple through the lives of everyone she touched.
Helen was born in...
Lonnie Ray Swanner
Apr 29, 2025
LONNIE SWANNER
Lonnie Swanner, 77, of Laura’s Lane in Albemarle, passed into eternity on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Spring Arbor Senior Living.
Born in the community of Arjay, Kentucky, on September 7, 1947, Lonnie was the eighth of twelve children born to the late Walter and Sarah Swanner. Six of his siblings survive.
Upon joining the United States Army at age 17,...
Sara Evelyine Smith Ritch
Apr 29, 2025
Sara Evelyine Smith Ritch, 95, of Concord, peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Sara was born December 22, 1929 in Cabarrus County to the late Allen Elmer Smith and the late Ida Marie Harris Smith. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Madison Ritch, Jr.; and siblings, Louise Smith, Beulah...
Carl Frederick Levingston
Apr 28, 2025
Carl Frederick Levingston, 76, of Midland, passed away April 28, 2025.
He was born September 15, 1948 to the late Carl Harold Levingston and the late Shirley Ann Snider Levingston.
There are no arrangements at this time.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the family.
Shirley H Easley
Apr 27, 2025
Shirley Honeycutt Easley, 87, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2015 at Tucker Hospice House.
Shirley was born on November 13, 1937 to the late Charles Franklin Honeycutt and Beulah Linker Honeycutt of Landis NC and was preceded in death by her beloved husband Olin Ray Easley, her child Cassandra Lynn Whited and Arvie Trent Hartsell, as well as...
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