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Betty Jean Williamson Treat

Betty Jean Williamson Treat

Jul 16, 2025

Betty Jean Williamson Treat, 86, of Indian Trail, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Atrium Health Union West in Matthews.

Betty was born January 12, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Wright Williamson and the late Minnie Orgie Williamson.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Jerry Treat; daughter, Lori Treat; and siblings, Donald, Jimmy,...

Sharon Lynn McElroy

Sharon Lynn McElroy

Jul 15, 2025

Sharon Lynn McElroy, 75, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.

Sharon was born May 21, 1950 in Germany to the late Harold James and Loretta Emma James McBurney.

The family will receive friends from 8:30 am - 9:00 am, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at St James The Greater Catholic Church 139 Manor...

Elmer Raymond Greene, Jr.

Elmer Raymond Greene, Jr.

Jul 15, 2025

Elmer Raymond Greene Jr., 77, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Ray was born April 12, 1948 in North Carolina to the late Elmer Raymond Greene and the late Aylene Mae Greene.

Core Community Church of Concord is hosting a visitation from 3:30 pm to 4:30pm and a memorial service at 5pm on...

John Warren Bowers, Jr.

John Warren Bowers, Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

John Warren Bowers, Jr., 81, of Mount Gilead, NC, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

John was born September 29, 1943, in Newport News, Virginia to John Warren Bowers and Virginia Fuquay Bowers.

John attended Graham High School and was a graduate of Elon College, majoring in chemistry, which led to a career in chemical sales,...

James Kenneth Nix, Jr.

James Kenneth Nix, Jr.

Jul 13, 2025

James Kenneth Nix, 68, of Concord, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at his home in Concord, North Carolina.

James was born May 31, 1957 in North Carolina to the late James Kenneth Nix Sr. and Sara Gladys Argo. James was also preceded in death by son Michael Nix.

The family will receive friends from 1pm-4pm,on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Hartsell...

John Coble MacNeill, Jr

John Coble MacNeill, Jr

Jul 13, 2025

John Coble MacNeill, Jr. CHARLOTTE - Mr. MacNeill of Charlotte, 80, passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2025, at Terra Bella in Harrisburg, NC.

John Coble MacNeill, Jr. “Jack” was born on January 17, 1945, in Cincinnati, OH. His parents were the late John Coble MacNeill and Katharine Powers MacNeill of Charlotte.

Jack was raised in Charlotte and graduated from Myers...

Blanche S. Almond

Blanche S. Almond

Jul 13, 2025

Blanche Speight Almond, 98, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Blanche was born June 30, 1927, in Stanly County to the late Charlie William and Bertha McLester Speight.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Vernon C. Almond; brothers, Ray, Gad, Ruel, C.J., Earl, and Max; sisters, Bernice Burleson and Helen...

Carol Ann Ashby

Carol Ann Ashby

Jul 12, 2025

Carol Ann Ashby, 80, of Harrisburg, joined our Heavenly Father in the Kingdom of Heaven unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Carol was born January 7, 1945 in Colorado. She was a homemaker and stay at home mom, loving wife and mother. She always stayed busy. Carol loved gardening, painting and reading. She always had a hug and a smile for...

Donald Lee Munson

Donald Lee Munson

Jul 12, 2025

Donald Munson, 59, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Mr. Munson was born April 1, 1966, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Jimmy James Munson and mother, Dorothy Munson.

Donald spent a lot of his time giving back to his community alongside the Hellfighters of Concord. When Donald was not out...

Jo Ann Anderson Parr

Jo Ann Anderson Parr

Jul 12, 2025

Jo Ann Anderson Parr, 79, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully, July 12, 2025 surrounded by her beloved husband of 57 years, Thomas W. Parr, and their daughter Kirby, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.

Born in Albemarle, NC, Jo Ann was the eldest of five children born to the late Willard Oliver Anderson and Margaret R. Anderson....

Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr.

Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr.

Jul 11, 2025

Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr., 83, of Rockwell, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2025.

Born on December 4, 1941, in North Carolina, Bobby was the beloved son of the late Bobby Clyde Pressley Sr. Beula Faye Pressley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Louise Howard Pressley, his son Robert Pressley, and his grandson Daniel James Pressley.

Bobby graduated...

Jeanette Mauney Linker

Jeanette Mauney Linker

Jul 10, 2025

Jeanette Linker, 71, of Concord, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Jeanette was born February 4, 1954, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late James Eugene Mauney and the late Jo Easley Mauney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Ace Linker and beloved family members.

Jeanette was very sweet, loving, compassionate and caring. She enjoyed writing poems and fishing....

Deng Phengdara

Deng Phengdara

Jul 9, 2025

Deng Phengdara, 72, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home.

Deng was born on December 6, 1952, in Luang Prabang, Laos, to the late Khanh Phengdara and the late Tham Phengdara.

Deng immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life for his family and worked tirelessly to build a legacy of love, resilience,...

William George Olson

William George Olson

Jul 9, 2025

William (Bill) George Olson, 92, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on June 3, 1933, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late John Miller Olson and Ann Stella Kloida Olson. He was one of six children and is now reunited with his brothers, Jack and Jerry Olson, and his...

Richard Anthony Smith

Richard Anthony Smith

Jul 8, 2025

Richard Anthony Smith, 69, of Harrisburg passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on May 19, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Go Steelers! He is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Smith; sister, Lynn Johnston; Dad, Chuck Smith.

Rich graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in Pittsburgh in 1974. He...

Judy Ann Efird

Judy Ann Efird

Jul 7, 2025

Judy Ann Fields Efird, 80, of Badin, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.

Judy was born November 30, 1944, in Chatham County to the late Haywood June Fields and the late Geneva Margaret Yow Fields.

She was preceded in death by husband, Gary Wayne Efird in 2012 and daughter, Gloria Mitchell in 2022.

The family will receive...

Linda Raye Overcash

Linda Raye Overcash

Jul 5, 2025

Linda Raye Overcash, 65, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mrs. Overcash was born December 12, 1959 in North Carolina to the late James Clifton Alley and Stella Lavaughn Martin Alley.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord 460 Branchview Drive SE, Concord...

Ruby Jo Howell

Ruby Jo Howell

Jul 4, 2025

Ruby Jo Howell, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Bethany Woods.

Ruby was born October 4, 1934 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Jo Clark and Effie Mae Clark. She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years Dewell Edward Howell and daughter Connie Rea.

She retired from Wiscassett Mills after many years. After...

Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler

Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler

Jul 3, 2025

Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler, 80, of Stanly County, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

Dorothy was born July 27, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Homer Helms and the late Jacksie Lowdermilk Helms.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Plyler family.

Arlene Parsons Whitley

Arlene Parsons Whitley

Jul 2, 2025

Arlene Parsons Whitley, 92, of Midland passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday July 2, 2025.

Her funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Midland on Friday, July 11th starting with visitation from 1:00-2:00pm, followed by a memorial service conducted by Pastor Dr. Randy Lankford.

Arlene was born August 08, 1932 in Pekin, NC, to W.C. “Cliff” Parsons and...

Betty Jean Williamson Treat

Betty Jean Williamson Treat

Jul 16, 2025

Betty Jean Williamson Treat, 86, of Indian Trail, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Atrium Health Union West in Matthews.

Betty was born January 12, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Wright Williamson and the late Minnie Orgie Williamson.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Jerry Treat; daughter, Lori Treat; and siblings, Donald, Jimmy,...

Sharon Lynn McElroy

Sharon Lynn McElroy

Jul 15, 2025

Sharon Lynn McElroy, 75, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.

Sharon was born May 21, 1950 in Germany to the late Harold James and Loretta Emma James McBurney.

The family will receive friends from 8:30 am - 9:00 am, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at St James The Greater Catholic Church 139 Manor...

Elmer Raymond Greene, Jr.

Elmer Raymond Greene, Jr.

Jul 15, 2025

Elmer Raymond Greene Jr., 77, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Ray was born April 12, 1948 in North Carolina to the late Elmer Raymond Greene and the late Aylene Mae Greene.

Core Community Church of Concord is hosting a visitation from 3:30 pm to 4:30pm and a memorial service at 5pm on...

John Warren Bowers, Jr.

John Warren Bowers, Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

John Warren Bowers, Jr., 81, of Mount Gilead, NC, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

John was born September 29, 1943, in Newport News, Virginia to John Warren Bowers and Virginia Fuquay Bowers.

John attended Graham High School and was a graduate of Elon College, majoring in chemistry, which led to a career in chemical sales,...

James Kenneth Nix, Jr.

James Kenneth Nix, Jr.

Jul 13, 2025

James Kenneth Nix, 68, of Concord, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at his home in Concord, North Carolina.

James was born May 31, 1957 in North Carolina to the late James Kenneth Nix Sr. and Sara Gladys Argo. James was also preceded in death by son Michael Nix.

The family will receive friends from 1pm-4pm,on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Hartsell...

John Coble MacNeill, Jr

John Coble MacNeill, Jr

Jul 13, 2025

John Coble MacNeill, Jr. CHARLOTTE - Mr. MacNeill of Charlotte, 80, passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2025, at Terra Bella in Harrisburg, NC.

John Coble MacNeill, Jr. “Jack” was born on January 17, 1945, in Cincinnati, OH. His parents were the late John Coble MacNeill and Katharine Powers MacNeill of Charlotte.

Jack was raised in Charlotte and graduated from Myers...

Blanche S. Almond

Blanche S. Almond

Jul 13, 2025

Blanche Speight Almond, 98, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Blanche was born June 30, 1927, in Stanly County to the late Charlie William and Bertha McLester Speight.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Vernon C. Almond; brothers, Ray, Gad, Ruel, C.J., Earl, and Max; sisters, Bernice Burleson and Helen...

Carol Ann Ashby

Carol Ann Ashby

Jul 12, 2025

Carol Ann Ashby, 80, of Harrisburg, joined our Heavenly Father in the Kingdom of Heaven unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Carol was born January 7, 1945 in Colorado. She was a homemaker and stay at home mom, loving wife and mother. She always stayed busy. Carol loved gardening, painting and reading. She always had a hug and a smile for...

Donald Lee Munson

Donald Lee Munson

Jul 12, 2025

Donald Munson, 59, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Mr. Munson was born April 1, 1966, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Jimmy James Munson and mother, Dorothy Munson.

Donald spent a lot of his time giving back to his community alongside the Hellfighters of Concord. When Donald was not out...

Jo Ann Anderson Parr

Jo Ann Anderson Parr

Jul 12, 2025

Jo Ann Anderson Parr, 79, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully, July 12, 2025 surrounded by her beloved husband of 57 years, Thomas W. Parr, and their daughter Kirby, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.

Born in Albemarle, NC, Jo Ann was the eldest of five children born to the late Willard Oliver Anderson and Margaret R. Anderson....

Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr.

Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr.

Jul 11, 2025

Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr., 83, of Rockwell, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2025.

Born on December 4, 1941, in North Carolina, Bobby was the beloved son of the late Bobby Clyde Pressley Sr. Beula Faye Pressley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Louise Howard Pressley, his son Robert Pressley, and his grandson Daniel James Pressley.

Bobby graduated...

Jeanette Mauney Linker

Jeanette Mauney Linker

Jul 10, 2025

Jeanette Linker, 71, of Concord, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Jeanette was born February 4, 1954, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late James Eugene Mauney and the late Jo Easley Mauney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Ace Linker and beloved family members.

Jeanette was very sweet, loving, compassionate and caring. She enjoyed writing poems and fishing....

Deng Phengdara

Deng Phengdara

Jul 9, 2025

Deng Phengdara, 72, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home.

Deng was born on December 6, 1952, in Luang Prabang, Laos, to the late Khanh Phengdara and the late Tham Phengdara.

Deng immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life for his family and worked tirelessly to build a legacy of love, resilience,...

William George Olson

William George Olson

Jul 9, 2025

William (Bill) George Olson, 92, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on June 3, 1933, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late John Miller Olson and Ann Stella Kloida Olson. He was one of six children and is now reunited with his brothers, Jack and Jerry Olson, and his...

Richard Anthony Smith

Richard Anthony Smith

Jul 8, 2025

Richard Anthony Smith, 69, of Harrisburg passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on May 19, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Go Steelers! He is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Smith; sister, Lynn Johnston; Dad, Chuck Smith.

Rich graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in Pittsburgh in 1974. He...

Judy Ann Efird

Judy Ann Efird

Jul 7, 2025

Judy Ann Fields Efird, 80, of Badin, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.

Judy was born November 30, 1944, in Chatham County to the late Haywood June Fields and the late Geneva Margaret Yow Fields.

She was preceded in death by husband, Gary Wayne Efird in 2012 and daughter, Gloria Mitchell in 2022.

The family will receive...

Linda Raye Overcash

Linda Raye Overcash

Jul 5, 2025

Linda Raye Overcash, 65, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mrs. Overcash was born December 12, 1959 in North Carolina to the late James Clifton Alley and Stella Lavaughn Martin Alley.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord 460 Branchview Drive SE, Concord...

Ruby Jo Howell

Ruby Jo Howell

Jul 4, 2025

Ruby Jo Howell, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Bethany Woods.

Ruby was born October 4, 1934 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Jo Clark and Effie Mae Clark. She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years Dewell Edward Howell and daughter Connie Rea.

She retired from Wiscassett Mills after many years. After...

Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler

Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler

Jul 3, 2025

Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler, 80, of Stanly County, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

Dorothy was born July 27, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Homer Helms and the late Jacksie Lowdermilk Helms.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Plyler family.

Arlene Parsons Whitley

Arlene Parsons Whitley

Jul 2, 2025

Arlene Parsons Whitley, 92, of Midland passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday July 2, 2025.

Her funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Midland on Friday, July 11th starting with visitation from 1:00-2:00pm, followed by a memorial service conducted by Pastor Dr. Randy Lankford.

Arlene was born August 08, 1932 in Pekin, NC, to W.C. “Cliff” Parsons and...

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