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Basil Manly Watkins, Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Basil Manly Watkins, Jr.
August 25, 1929-October 3, 2024
Basil M. Watkins, Jr., of Concord, NC, passed away in Salisbury, NC on October 3, 2024, at the age of 95. Born in Durham, NC, on August 25, 1929, to the late Basil M. Watkins, Sr., and Elizabeth China Watkins, Basil lived a full and meaningful life devoted to his family, his faith,...
Samuel Leo Kessler, Jr.
Oct 2, 2024
Samuel Leo Kessler, Jr., 67, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Sam was born November 9, 1956 in West Virginia to the late Samuel Leo Kessler, Sr. and the late Shirley Jean Millard Kessler.
Services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include son, Samuel Cruz (Cristal) Kessler; step-granddaughter, Annabelle Dumire; brothers,...
Michael David Artuso
Oct 1, 2024
Michael David Artuso, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Michael was born September 10, 1960 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Albert Ernest Artuso and Jean Artuso.
Mike graduated from LaSalle Senior High School, Niagara Falls, NY in 1978 and continued his education at Suny Brockport University where he graduated...
Matthew John Messina
Oct 1, 2024
Matthew John Messina passed away, at 34 years old, on October 1 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Matt was born on September 5, 1990 in Danbury, Connecticut, to John James Messina and Felicia Marie Messina. He has a brother, Michael Messina, and sister-in-law, Kimberly Messina. The family moved to North Carolina in 1995.
Matt spent the last 16 years of...
K'Daya Lin Fuller
Sep 29, 2024
K’Daya Lin Fuller, 47, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, due to a severe car accident. She was born on December 4. 1976, on Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA, to Charles Douglas Fuller and Lanice Leslie Rogers.
K’Daya graduated from Cordova Senior High School in Rancho Cordova, CA. She was...
Heidi Reneé Lookabill
Sep 29, 2024
Heidi Lookabill, 51, a cherished mother, Nana, and devoted wife, passed away on Sunday, September 29th 2024. Born on October 6th, 1972, in Winston- Salem, NC, Heidi lived a life filled with compassion, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved. Her kind heart and infectious laughter drew everyone in.
As a mother, she was devoted to her children, Kayla...
Arthur James Eberhardt
Sep 29, 2024
Arthur James Eberhardt, 90, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Wilson Medical Center in Wilson.
Mr. Eberhardt was born February 11, 1934, in Buffalo, New York to the late Joseph Eberhardt and the late Eleanor Gerspach Eberhardt.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Eberhardt.
Arthur was loved by his family and friends. He...
Gretchen Ann Elslager
Sep 28, 2024
Gretchen Ann Elslager, 78, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Gretchen was born April 18, 1946, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, to the late William Rhinehold Faulk and the late Nathel Lucille Faulk. She grew up in Clarion, PA where she met her husband, Thomas “Dick” Elslager.
Gretchen was a loving wife and mother, with a love for her family that...
Boyce Lance Austin
Sep 27, 2024
Boyce Lance Austin, 76, of Marshville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his beloved family.
Boyce was born at home on June 28, 1948, in Marshville, North Carolina to the late Mr. & Mrs. Homer David Austin. He was also preceded in death by wife, Joyce Thomas Austin; brothers: Allen Davis Austin, Teddy Michael Austin, and twin,...
Joshua Bruce Hinson
Sep 26, 2024
Joshua Bruce Hinson , 27, of Locust, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte.
Joshua Bruce was born March 1, 1997, in North Carolina to Michael Todd Hinson and the late Lisa Lathe.
Our beloved Joshua Bruce Hinson left as an angel on September 26, 2024. Joshua lived 27 beautiful years along with his family. Joshua...
Peggie Sue Hartsell
Sep 24, 2024
Peggie Sue Hartsell, 93, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Mrs. Hartsell was born July 27, 1931, in High Point, NC to the late Claude Franklin Hartsell and Dollie Robbins Hartsell. She was also preceded in death by husband, Marshall Hartsell in 2008; brother, James Edward Hartsell.
She and Marshall were married for...
Alice A Pace
Sep 23, 2024
Alice A. Pace, 92, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024 at Morningside Assisted Living (Concord, NC) in the care of Hospice of Cabarrus County. Born on May 28, 1932, Alice was the third of four children born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Thomas and Jean Michalski. Alice was preceded in death by her son, John J. Pron...
Joe W. Mullinax
Sep 22, 2024
Joe Waddell Mullinax, 94, of Concord, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Mullinax was born May 3, 1930, in Caldwell County, North Carolina to the late Massie Taylor Mullinax and the late Corrie Jane Herbert Mullinax. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Rachel Mullinax in 1965; sister, Pawnee Simmons,...
Richard Allman Lowery
Sep 22, 2024
Richard Allman Lowery, 86, of Midland, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Richard was born November 8, 1937, in South Carolina to Jethro A. Lowery and Julia Rowena McGrath Lowery. After graduating from Rock Hill High School, he served for three years in the U.S. Army. Richard had an adventurous spirit, which took him...
Linda Russell Coleman
Sep 21, 2024
Linda Russell Coleman 79, of Concord, NC, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband at their home.
Linda was born on October 2, 1944 in Morganton, North Carolina to the late George Mull and the late Jean Strickland, who preceded her in death.
Linda worked at Standard Trucking, Cabarrus County School Board for seven (7) years, where she...
Billy Joe Hartsell
Sep 21, 2024
Billy Joe Hartsell, 58, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Billy was born July 30, 1966 in North Carolina to the late Herman Lee Hartsell Jr. and Barbara Ann Hartsell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Latissua (Tish) Hartsell.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral...
Cheryl Coffey Jolly
Sep 20, 2024
Cheryl Coffey Jolly, 77, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on September 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on October 24,1946 in Jacksonville, Florida to Dorothy Targett McDonald and James Wesley Coffey. She graduated from R-S Central High School in Rutherfordton, NC in 1964. Cheryl graduated from Presbyterian Nursing School in 1967. Her role...
Charles Freeman Geschickter, Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Charles F. Geschickter, Jr., affectionately known to all as “Bunky,” age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 19, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.
His celebration of life service will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, October 9th, at Expectation Church located at 11924 Braddock Rd in Fairfax, VA 22030.
His final resting place will be in Fairfax Memorial Park...
Christopher V. Felker
Sep 19, 2024
Christopher V. Felker, 46, of Concord, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Chris was born August 11, 1978, in Rochester, New York, to the late Clifford Felker, Sr. and Belva Zinck Felker. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jessica Clark Felker.
Chris loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping. He was also an avid gun collector and enjoyed...
Jenna Christenbury Taylor
Sep 18, 2024
Jenna Sue Christenbury Taylor of Harrisburg, NC, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her residence in Harrisburg. She had recently celebrated her 92nd birthday, but if you asked her she’d tell you she was “39 again.”
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Covenant Church...
Basil Manly Watkins, Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Basil Manly Watkins, Jr.
August 25, 1929-October 3, 2024
Basil M. Watkins, Jr., of Concord, NC, passed away in Salisbury, NC on October 3, 2024, at the age of 95. Born in Durham, NC, on August 25, 1929, to the late Basil M. Watkins, Sr., and Elizabeth China Watkins, Basil lived a full and meaningful life devoted to his family, his faith,...
Samuel Leo Kessler, Jr.
Oct 2, 2024
Samuel Leo Kessler, Jr., 67, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Sam was born November 9, 1956 in West Virginia to the late Samuel Leo Kessler, Sr. and the late Shirley Jean Millard Kessler.
Services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include son, Samuel Cruz (Cristal) Kessler; step-granddaughter, Annabelle Dumire; brothers,...
Michael David Artuso
Oct 1, 2024
Michael David Artuso, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Michael was born September 10, 1960 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Albert Ernest Artuso and Jean Artuso.
Mike graduated from LaSalle Senior High School, Niagara Falls, NY in 1978 and continued his education at Suny Brockport University where he graduated...
Matthew John Messina
Oct 1, 2024
Matthew John Messina passed away, at 34 years old, on October 1 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Matt was born on September 5, 1990 in Danbury, Connecticut, to John James Messina and Felicia Marie Messina. He has a brother, Michael Messina, and sister-in-law, Kimberly Messina. The family moved to North Carolina in 1995.
Matt spent the last 16 years of...
K'Daya Lin Fuller
Sep 29, 2024
K’Daya Lin Fuller, 47, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, due to a severe car accident. She was born on December 4. 1976, on Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA, to Charles Douglas Fuller and Lanice Leslie Rogers.
K’Daya graduated from Cordova Senior High School in Rancho Cordova, CA. She was...
Heidi Reneé Lookabill
Sep 29, 2024
Heidi Lookabill, 51, a cherished mother, Nana, and devoted wife, passed away on Sunday, September 29th 2024. Born on October 6th, 1972, in Winston- Salem, NC, Heidi lived a life filled with compassion, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved. Her kind heart and infectious laughter drew everyone in.
As a mother, she was devoted to her children, Kayla...
Arthur James Eberhardt
Sep 29, 2024
Arthur James Eberhardt, 90, of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Wilson Medical Center in Wilson.
Mr. Eberhardt was born February 11, 1934, in Buffalo, New York to the late Joseph Eberhardt and the late Eleanor Gerspach Eberhardt.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Eberhardt.
Arthur was loved by his family and friends. He...
Gretchen Ann Elslager
Sep 28, 2024
Gretchen Ann Elslager, 78, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Gretchen was born April 18, 1946, in DuBois, Pennsylvania, to the late William Rhinehold Faulk and the late Nathel Lucille Faulk. She grew up in Clarion, PA where she met her husband, Thomas “Dick” Elslager.
Gretchen was a loving wife and mother, with a love for her family that...
Boyce Lance Austin
Sep 27, 2024
Boyce Lance Austin, 76, of Marshville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at home surrounded by his beloved family.
Boyce was born at home on June 28, 1948, in Marshville, North Carolina to the late Mr. & Mrs. Homer David Austin. He was also preceded in death by wife, Joyce Thomas Austin; brothers: Allen Davis Austin, Teddy Michael Austin, and twin,...
Joshua Bruce Hinson
Sep 26, 2024
Joshua Bruce Hinson , 27, of Locust, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte.
Joshua Bruce was born March 1, 1997, in North Carolina to Michael Todd Hinson and the late Lisa Lathe.
Our beloved Joshua Bruce Hinson left as an angel on September 26, 2024. Joshua lived 27 beautiful years along with his family. Joshua...
Peggie Sue Hartsell
Sep 24, 2024
Peggie Sue Hartsell, 93, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Mrs. Hartsell was born July 27, 1931, in High Point, NC to the late Claude Franklin Hartsell and Dollie Robbins Hartsell. She was also preceded in death by husband, Marshall Hartsell in 2008; brother, James Edward Hartsell.
She and Marshall were married for...
Alice A Pace
Sep 23, 2024
Alice A. Pace, 92, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024 at Morningside Assisted Living (Concord, NC) in the care of Hospice of Cabarrus County. Born on May 28, 1932, Alice was the third of four children born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Thomas and Jean Michalski. Alice was preceded in death by her son, John J. Pron...
Joe W. Mullinax
Sep 22, 2024
Joe Waddell Mullinax, 94, of Concord, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Mullinax was born May 3, 1930, in Caldwell County, North Carolina to the late Massie Taylor Mullinax and the late Corrie Jane Herbert Mullinax. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Rachel Mullinax in 1965; sister, Pawnee Simmons,...
Richard Allman Lowery
Sep 22, 2024
Richard Allman Lowery, 86, of Midland, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Richard was born November 8, 1937, in South Carolina to Jethro A. Lowery and Julia Rowena McGrath Lowery. After graduating from Rock Hill High School, he served for three years in the U.S. Army. Richard had an adventurous spirit, which took him...
Linda Russell Coleman
Sep 21, 2024
Linda Russell Coleman 79, of Concord, NC, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband at their home.
Linda was born on October 2, 1944 in Morganton, North Carolina to the late George Mull and the late Jean Strickland, who preceded her in death.
Linda worked at Standard Trucking, Cabarrus County School Board for seven (7) years, where she...
Billy Joe Hartsell
Sep 21, 2024
Billy Joe Hartsell, 58, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Billy was born July 30, 1966 in North Carolina to the late Herman Lee Hartsell Jr. and Barbara Ann Hartsell. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Latissua (Tish) Hartsell.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral...
Cheryl Coffey Jolly
Sep 20, 2024
Cheryl Coffey Jolly, 77, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on September 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born on October 24,1946 in Jacksonville, Florida to Dorothy Targett McDonald and James Wesley Coffey. She graduated from R-S Central High School in Rutherfordton, NC in 1964. Cheryl graduated from Presbyterian Nursing School in 1967. Her role...
Charles Freeman Geschickter, Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Charles F. Geschickter, Jr., affectionately known to all as “Bunky,” age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 19, 2024, in Charlotte, NC.
His celebration of life service will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, October 9th, at Expectation Church located at 11924 Braddock Rd in Fairfax, VA 22030.
His final resting place will be in Fairfax Memorial Park...
Christopher V. Felker
Sep 19, 2024
Christopher V. Felker, 46, of Concord, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Chris was born August 11, 1978, in Rochester, New York, to the late Clifford Felker, Sr. and Belva Zinck Felker. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jessica Clark Felker.
Chris loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping. He was also an avid gun collector and enjoyed...
Jenna Christenbury Taylor
Sep 18, 2024
Jenna Sue Christenbury Taylor of Harrisburg, NC, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her residence in Harrisburg. She had recently celebrated her 92nd birthday, but if you asked her she’d tell you she was “39 again.”
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Covenant Church...
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