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Barbara Rose Hicks
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara Rose Boswell Hicks, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, July 30th. Mrs. Hicks was born February 10th, 1933, in Wadesboro, NC, to the late Lonnie B. Boswell and the late Alma Harris Boswell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Harloe Omry Hicks, Jr., known affectionately as "H.O."
Barbara was a loving mother and homemaker for...
Deborah Jean McCleskey
Jul 29, 2024
Deborah Jean McCleskey, 70, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024.
Debbie was born November 22, 1953 in North Carolina to the late Bobby Reynolds and Betty Jean Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale McCleskey.
Survivors include niece, Amanda McKenzie, (whom she affectionately referred to as "Bootsie"), husband, Thomas McKenzie, great-niece, Oaklyn McKenzie of Mount...
Vincent Anthony Cascone
Jul 29, 2024
Vincent Anthony Cascone, 89, of Concord, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by family.
Mr. Cascone was born April 28, 1935 in New York City to the late Frank Cascone and the late Sadie Cascone Di Meglio.
Mr. Cascone was a kind, generous man and was a true friend to many. He was married 58 years to the...
Doris Russell Forte
Jul 28, 2024
Doris Russell Forte, 95, of Albemarle, went to be with her Lord on July 28, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Doris was born August 20, 1928, in North Carolina to the late Amos Russell and the late Myrtle Russell.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Richard Tillman Forte, son, Richard Russell Forte, grandson, Amos Russell Forte, and daughter-in-law, Jan...
Samuel Lee Fowler, Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Samuel Lee Fowler, Jr., 74, of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
Sam was born January 27, 1950 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Samuel Lee Fowler Sr. and the late Fredna Earl Fowler.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Fowler; and grandson, Matthew Ryan Fowler.
Survivors include his wife of...
William Sage Hanna
Jul 28, 2024
William Sage Hanna, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Bill was born December 13, 1946 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph George Hanna and the late Mary Elizabeth Maguire Hanna. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Charlotte Evans Hanna; and brother, Jack Hanna.
Bill was a veteran of the United...
Ethel Lee Lefler Connell
Jul 28, 2024
Ethel Lefler Connell, 95, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home.
Ethel was born October 11, 1928 in North Carolina to the late George Preston Lefler and the late Eliza Caroline Lefler.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Milas Riley Connell; and six sisters.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 30,...
Willie Thelma Fox
Jul 27, 2024
Willie Thelma Fox, 89, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Willie was born March 23, 1935 in Concord, North Carolina to the late W.T. Morrison and the late Sallie Burnett.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa C. Riley, and grandson, Joshua Wayne Hatley.
Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Upright and Shelia Stirewalt,...
Mildred Kelly Andrew
Jul 27, 2024
Mildred Kelly Andrew, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Andrew was born December 31, 1931, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Dewitt B. Kelly and the late Gladys Cooper Kelly.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, John Albert Andrew,...
Roger Dale Hartsell
Jul 27, 2024
Roger Dale Hartsell, 75, of Oakboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at Pineville with his wife by his side. Roger battled many years of health problems. The last four months of Roger's illness, he never gave up.
Roger was born June 29, 1949, in Cabarrus County to the late Houston Archibald Hartsell and the...
Maxine Hartsell Jacobs
Jul 27, 2024
Maxine Hartsell Jacobs, 74, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior and to join her parents, Leonard David “LD” Hartsell and Betty Jo Green Hartsell on Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2024.
Maxine was born on March 15, 1950, in Cabarrus County. She served her family as a wife and homemaker, extending her care to the next generation by...
Orlando Luis Torres Sanchez
Jul 25, 2024
Orlando Luis Torres Sanchez, 67, of Concord, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Orlando Luis Torres Sanchez was born January 3, 1957 in Santa Isabel, PR to the late Fausto Torres and Palmira Sanchez.
He was also preceded in death by his father, Fausto Torres and brother, Osvaldo Luis Torres.
The family will receive friends from...
Jimmy Johnson
Jul 25, 2024
Jimmy L. Johnson, 91, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Jimmy was born May 26, 1933, in Concord to the late Jake W. Johnson and the late Minnie Stowe. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Alice Elaine Cline.
Jimmy was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired after 40 years of trucking. Jimmy loved the...
Barbara Ann Whitley
Jul 25, 2024
Barbara Ann Whitley, 85, of High Point, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Hospice Home of High Point.
Barbara was born August 13, 1938, in Albemarle to the late Henry and Marie Whitley. She was also preceded in death by sister, Rachel Tucker.
Barbara was a fabulous bowler and enjoyed attending the Stanly YMCA. She also participated in the senior games....
John Frank Rummage
Jul 24, 2024
John Frank Rummage, 94, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Atrium Hospice Union in Monroe.
John was born June 15, 1930 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Harris Rummage and the late Lula Rummage.
He was also preceded in death by his wife Gladys (of 67 years).
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from...
Paisley Marie Davis
Jul 23, 2024
Paisley Marie Davis passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Paisley was born July 11, 2024 to Brock David Davis and Maddison Marie Davis.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Monday, July 29, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg. The funeral service will follow on Monday at 1:00 pm at...
Raymond F. Burgess
Jul 23, 2024
Raymond F. Burgess, 96, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Ray was born May 19, 1928 in New Rochelle, NY, to the late Henry and Mary Burgess.
Ray was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Occidental Chemical in 1993. Most of all, Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He...
Sylvia King Blackwell
Jul 22, 2024
Sylvia King Blackwell, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at her residence in Harrisburg, NC.
Mrs. Blackwell was born January 17, 1937 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Harmon Joseph King and the late Ethel White King.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald William Blackwell and brother, Joe King.
The family will receive friends...
Joseph Willard Snuggs
Jul 22, 2024
Joseph Willard Snuggs, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Joe was born December 22, 1941, in Albemarle to the late Giles Willard Snuggs and the late Katherine Hornbuckle Snuggs. He was also preceded in death by sister, Katherine Carol Snuggs.
Joe's life was one of integrity, humility and high personal standards. His gentle, kind,...
Arlene Smith Burleson
Jul 22, 2024
Arlene Smith Burleson, 93, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Trinity Place.
Arlene was born August 7, 1930, in North Carolina to the late Moses Alexander Smith and the late Bessie Missouri Jones Smith.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Charles Craven Burleson; sisters, Elizabeth Stocton and Nancy Smith; and brothers, Horace Smith and Ray Smith.
The graveside...
Barbara Rose Hicks
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara Rose Boswell Hicks, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, July 30th. Mrs. Hicks was born February 10th, 1933, in Wadesboro, NC, to the late Lonnie B. Boswell and the late Alma Harris Boswell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Harloe Omry Hicks, Jr., known affectionately as "H.O."
Barbara was a loving mother and homemaker for...
Deborah Jean McCleskey
Jul 29, 2024
Deborah Jean McCleskey, 70, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024.
Debbie was born November 22, 1953 in North Carolina to the late Bobby Reynolds and Betty Jean Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale McCleskey.
Survivors include niece, Amanda McKenzie, (whom she affectionately referred to as "Bootsie"), husband, Thomas McKenzie, great-niece, Oaklyn McKenzie of Mount...
Vincent Anthony Cascone
Jul 29, 2024
Vincent Anthony Cascone, 89, of Concord, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by family.
Mr. Cascone was born April 28, 1935 in New York City to the late Frank Cascone and the late Sadie Cascone Di Meglio.
Mr. Cascone was a kind, generous man and was a true friend to many. He was married 58 years to the...
Doris Russell Forte
Jul 28, 2024
Doris Russell Forte, 95, of Albemarle, went to be with her Lord on July 28, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Doris was born August 20, 1928, in North Carolina to the late Amos Russell and the late Myrtle Russell.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Richard Tillman Forte, son, Richard Russell Forte, grandson, Amos Russell Forte, and daughter-in-law, Jan...
Samuel Lee Fowler, Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Samuel Lee Fowler, Jr., 74, of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
Sam was born January 27, 1950 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Samuel Lee Fowler Sr. and the late Fredna Earl Fowler.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Fowler; and grandson, Matthew Ryan Fowler.
Survivors include his wife of...
William Sage Hanna
Jul 28, 2024
William Sage Hanna, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Bill was born December 13, 1946 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph George Hanna and the late Mary Elizabeth Maguire Hanna. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Charlotte Evans Hanna; and brother, Jack Hanna.
Bill was a veteran of the United...
Ethel Lee Lefler Connell
Jul 28, 2024
Ethel Lefler Connell, 95, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home.
Ethel was born October 11, 1928 in North Carolina to the late George Preston Lefler and the late Eliza Caroline Lefler.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Milas Riley Connell; and six sisters.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 30,...
Willie Thelma Fox
Jul 27, 2024
Willie Thelma Fox, 89, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Willie was born March 23, 1935 in Concord, North Carolina to the late W.T. Morrison and the late Sallie Burnett.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa C. Riley, and grandson, Joshua Wayne Hatley.
Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Upright and Shelia Stirewalt,...
Mildred Kelly Andrew
Jul 27, 2024
Mildred Kelly Andrew, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Andrew was born December 31, 1931, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Dewitt B. Kelly and the late Gladys Cooper Kelly.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, John Albert Andrew,...
Roger Dale Hartsell
Jul 27, 2024
Roger Dale Hartsell, 75, of Oakboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at Pineville with his wife by his side. Roger battled many years of health problems. The last four months of Roger's illness, he never gave up.
Roger was born June 29, 1949, in Cabarrus County to the late Houston Archibald Hartsell and the...
Maxine Hartsell Jacobs
Jul 27, 2024
Maxine Hartsell Jacobs, 74, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior and to join her parents, Leonard David “LD” Hartsell and Betty Jo Green Hartsell on Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2024.
Maxine was born on March 15, 1950, in Cabarrus County. She served her family as a wife and homemaker, extending her care to the next generation by...
Orlando Luis Torres Sanchez
Jul 25, 2024
Orlando Luis Torres Sanchez, 67, of Concord, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Orlando Luis Torres Sanchez was born January 3, 1957 in Santa Isabel, PR to the late Fausto Torres and Palmira Sanchez.
He was also preceded in death by his father, Fausto Torres and brother, Osvaldo Luis Torres.
The family will receive friends from...
Jimmy Johnson
Jul 25, 2024
Jimmy L. Johnson, 91, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Jimmy was born May 26, 1933, in Concord to the late Jake W. Johnson and the late Minnie Stowe. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Alice Elaine Cline.
Jimmy was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired after 40 years of trucking. Jimmy loved the...
Barbara Ann Whitley
Jul 25, 2024
Barbara Ann Whitley, 85, of High Point, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Hospice Home of High Point.
Barbara was born August 13, 1938, in Albemarle to the late Henry and Marie Whitley. She was also preceded in death by sister, Rachel Tucker.
Barbara was a fabulous bowler and enjoyed attending the Stanly YMCA. She also participated in the senior games....
John Frank Rummage
Jul 24, 2024
John Frank Rummage, 94, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Atrium Hospice Union in Monroe.
John was born June 15, 1930 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Harris Rummage and the late Lula Rummage.
He was also preceded in death by his wife Gladys (of 67 years).
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from...
Paisley Marie Davis
Jul 23, 2024
Paisley Marie Davis passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Paisley was born July 11, 2024 to Brock David Davis and Maddison Marie Davis.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Monday, July 29, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg. The funeral service will follow on Monday at 1:00 pm at...
Raymond F. Burgess
Jul 23, 2024
Raymond F. Burgess, 96, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Ray was born May 19, 1928 in New Rochelle, NY, to the late Henry and Mary Burgess.
Ray was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Occidental Chemical in 1993. Most of all, Ray was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He...
Sylvia King Blackwell
Jul 22, 2024
Sylvia King Blackwell, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at her residence in Harrisburg, NC.
Mrs. Blackwell was born January 17, 1937 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Harmon Joseph King and the late Ethel White King.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald William Blackwell and brother, Joe King.
The family will receive friends...
Joseph Willard Snuggs
Jul 22, 2024
Joseph Willard Snuggs, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Joe was born December 22, 1941, in Albemarle to the late Giles Willard Snuggs and the late Katherine Hornbuckle Snuggs. He was also preceded in death by sister, Katherine Carol Snuggs.
Joe's life was one of integrity, humility and high personal standards. His gentle, kind,...
Arlene Smith Burleson
Jul 22, 2024
Arlene Smith Burleson, 93, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Trinity Place.
Arlene was born August 7, 1930, in North Carolina to the late Moses Alexander Smith and the late Bessie Missouri Jones Smith.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Charles Craven Burleson; sisters, Elizabeth Stocton and Nancy Smith; and brothers, Horace Smith and Ray Smith.
The graveside...
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