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Gayle Lynn Lockhart Naumann

Gayle Lynn Lockhart Naumann

Feb 26, 2024

Gayle Lynn Naumann, 79, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

 

Gayle was born July 22, 1944, in Illinois to the late Burnette Lockhart and the late Violette Mae Lockhart. She was also preceded in death by husband, Douglas Wayne Naumann.

 

She met the love of her life, Doug Naumann and they were...

Ross G. Arthur

Ross G. Arthur

Feb 26, 2024

Ross G. Arthur, 82, of Concord, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis.

Butch was born December 10, 1944 in Ohio to the late Charles Arthur and the late Martha Arthur. 

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Joan Studstill and nephew, Chase Ferguson.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm,...

David Larry Brewer

David Larry Brewer

Feb 24, 2024

David Larry  Brewer, 77, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Brewer was born August 28, 1946 in North Carolina to the late Benjamin Franklin Brewer and the late Gather Shaver. He was also preceded in death by wife, Linda Darnette Holdaway Brewer.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday,...

Charlie Webster Barbee

Charlie Webster Barbee

Feb 24, 2024

Charlie Webster Barbee, 91, of Locust, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Charlie was born August 25, 1932 in Stanly County to the late James Carlo Barbee and the late Lula Belle Eudy Barbee.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Janice Hill Barbee; siblings, Myrtle Tucker, Roy Barbee, Pete Barbee,...

Kitty Jane Rideout

Kitty Jane Rideout

Feb 24, 2024

Kitty Jane Morton Rideout, 95, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Kitty was born July 8, 1928, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Garrett Hobart Morton and the late Katie White Richardson Morton. 

The graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 11:00am at Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Burial...

Robert June Shipman

Robert June Shipman

Feb 23, 2024

Robert June Shipman, 72, of Midland, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at his residence in Midland.

Mr. Shipman was born February 21, 1952 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Robert Leysane Shipman and the late Dorcus Mae Shipman.

The family will hold a service from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Friday, March 1, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland,...

Margaret Elizabeth Braunsberg

Margaret Elizabeth Braunsberg

Feb 23, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Simon Braunsberg, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at her daughter's home.

Margaret was born November 15, 1941 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Simon and the late Margaret Barto Simon. 

She was also preceded in death by husband, Walter Charles Braunsberg, Sr.; son, Walter Thomas Braunsberg; brother, Ronnie Simon.

Survivors include son, Walter Charles Braunsberg, Jr....

Bobbie Nell Efird

Bobbie Nell Efird

Feb 22, 2024

Bobbie Nell Burleson Efird, 93, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

Bobbie Nell was born and raised in the Endy community of Stanly County.  She was always proud and often told her children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren that she was a charter member of the Beta club.  She was valedictorian of her high school...

Susan Glover Stiller

Susan Glover Stiller

Feb 22, 2024

Susan Aldenna Glover Stiller, 81, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.

Susan was born May 19, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Lillie Mae Glover. 

She was also preceded in death by daughter, Cindy Dawn Stiller and sister, Carolyn Lowe.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sunday, February 25,...

William Gerald Austin

William Gerald Austin

Feb 21, 2024

William Gerald Austin, 87, of Marshville, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his home. 

Bill was born April 22, 1936 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Jacob Henderson Austin and the late Emma Austin. 

He was also preceded in death by wife, Doris Jean Austin of 56 years. 

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sunday,...

Valerie Ann DeSena

Valerie Ann DeSena

Feb 20, 2024

Valerie Ann DeSena, 58, of New London, was called home to our Heavenly Father Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital surround by her loving family. 

Ms. DeSena was born July 27, 1965 in New York to the late Eugene Thomas Chaput and Louise Chaput. 

Valerie very much enjoyed her time spent with her daughter and grandchildren. Her work family...

Nancee Kae Hrisko

Nancee Kae Hrisko

Feb 19, 2024

Nancee Kae  Hrisko, 54, of New London, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at her home. 

Nancee was born March 13, 1969 in California to the late Donald Scott and the late Sally Evelyn Stocker. 

To honor Nancee's wishes no services will be held at this time.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Myers family.

Marcus James McClellan

Marcus James McClellan

Feb 18, 2024

Marcus James McClellan, 44, of  Asheville, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville following a brief illness.

Marcus was born July 2 ,1979 in Concord, NC to Harris James "Butch" McClellan of Concord and Sheila Gaskey McClellan of Durham.

Marcus was preceded in death by grandparents Jesse and Frances Gaskey and Jim and Marjorie McClellan.

In addition to parents,...

Pol Sofros

Pol Sofros

Feb 18, 2024

Pol Sofras, 93, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Pol was born March 15, 1930 in Greece to the late George Sofras and the late Penelope Sofras. 

He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Marika Terzaki and Elenie Tsakoua.

Survivors include wife, Pamela Anderson Sofras of Charlotte, NC and daughter, Isabelle Sofras-Edwards. 

Pol...

William Davis Almond

William Davis Almond

Feb 18, 2024

William Davis Almond, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Bill was born June 22, 1940 in North Carolina to the late Floyd Davis Almond and the late Pauline Elizabeth Almond. 

He was also preceded in death by wife, Freida Annette Almond, son, Jeffrey Almond, sister, Eva Mae Almond and brother, Larry Wayne...

Audrey "Jackie" Woodie Furr

Audrey "Jackie" Woodie Furr

Feb 17, 2024

Our beloved mother, Audrey Elizabeth Woodie Furr, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 91. We are heartbroken to lose someone so special. She was a wonderful mother who will be deeply missed.

 

"Jackie" was born in West Jefferson, North Carolina in 1932 to the late E.O. Woodie and the late Ella Black Woodie. She studied home economics...

Edith Mae Huneycutt

Edith Mae Huneycutt

Feb 16, 2024

Edith Mae Huneycutt, 89,  passed away on  February 16, 2024.

Edith is survived by her daughter, Connie Bost of Mount  Pleasant; her grandsons, Lane Bost, Toby Huneycutt and Jacob Huneycutt; her great grandsons, Tucker Bost and Jayce Huneycutt; her great granddaughter, Presleigh Huneycutt; and great great granddaughter, Louise Bost.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Huneycutt and son,...

Hazel Lean Phifer England

Hazel Lean Phifer England

Feb 14, 2024

Hazel Lean Phifer England, 94, of Midland, North Carolina, died peacefully in her home on February 14, 2024.

Hazel was born in Charlotte in 1929, to the late Harvey H. Phifer and Mildred Moss Phifer.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse of 63 years, Oscar E. "Rusty" England.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday,...

Peggy Sue Greene Cox

Peggy Sue Greene Cox

Feb 13, 2024

Peggy Sue Greene Cox, 72, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at her home.

Sue was born May 5, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Erastus Greene and the late Margie McCoy Greene.  She was also preceded in death by sisters, Joyce G. Morgan, and Audie G. Joplin, and brother Jeffrey Greene.

The graveside funeral service will be held...

Lyndon Dale Hatley

Lyndon Dale Hatley

Feb 13, 2024

Lyndon Dale Hatley, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born July 2, 1951 in North Carolina to the late Lawrence C. Hatley and Evelyn Laton Hatley. He was also preceded in death by son, Benjamin Dale Hatley, and brother, Joel C. Hatley.

The family will...

Gayle Lynn Lockhart Naumann

Gayle Lynn Lockhart Naumann

Feb 26, 2024

Gayle Lynn Naumann, 79, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

 

Gayle was born July 22, 1944, in Illinois to the late Burnette Lockhart and the late Violette Mae Lockhart. She was also preceded in death by husband, Douglas Wayne Naumann.

 

She met the love of her life, Doug Naumann and they were...

Ross G. Arthur

Ross G. Arthur

Feb 26, 2024

Ross G. Arthur, 82, of Concord, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis.

Butch was born December 10, 1944 in Ohio to the late Charles Arthur and the late Martha Arthur. 

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Joan Studstill and nephew, Chase Ferguson.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm,...

David Larry Brewer

David Larry Brewer

Feb 24, 2024

David Larry  Brewer, 77, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Brewer was born August 28, 1946 in North Carolina to the late Benjamin Franklin Brewer and the late Gather Shaver. He was also preceded in death by wife, Linda Darnette Holdaway Brewer.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday,...

Charlie Webster Barbee

Charlie Webster Barbee

Feb 24, 2024

Charlie Webster Barbee, 91, of Locust, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Charlie was born August 25, 1932 in Stanly County to the late James Carlo Barbee and the late Lula Belle Eudy Barbee.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Janice Hill Barbee; siblings, Myrtle Tucker, Roy Barbee, Pete Barbee,...

Kitty Jane Rideout

Kitty Jane Rideout

Feb 24, 2024

Kitty Jane Morton Rideout, 95, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Kitty was born July 8, 1928, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Garrett Hobart Morton and the late Katie White Richardson Morton. 

The graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 11:00am at Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Burial...

Robert June Shipman

Robert June Shipman

Feb 23, 2024

Robert June Shipman, 72, of Midland, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at his residence in Midland.

Mr. Shipman was born February 21, 1952 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Robert Leysane Shipman and the late Dorcus Mae Shipman.

The family will hold a service from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Friday, March 1, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland,...

Margaret Elizabeth Braunsberg

Margaret Elizabeth Braunsberg

Feb 23, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Simon Braunsberg, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at her daughter's home.

Margaret was born November 15, 1941 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Simon and the late Margaret Barto Simon. 

She was also preceded in death by husband, Walter Charles Braunsberg, Sr.; son, Walter Thomas Braunsberg; brother, Ronnie Simon.

Survivors include son, Walter Charles Braunsberg, Jr....

Bobbie Nell Efird

Bobbie Nell Efird

Feb 22, 2024

Bobbie Nell Burleson Efird, 93, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

Bobbie Nell was born and raised in the Endy community of Stanly County.  She was always proud and often told her children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren that she was a charter member of the Beta club.  She was valedictorian of her high school...

Susan Glover Stiller

Susan Glover Stiller

Feb 22, 2024

Susan Aldenna Glover Stiller, 81, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.

Susan was born May 19, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Lillie Mae Glover. 

She was also preceded in death by daughter, Cindy Dawn Stiller and sister, Carolyn Lowe.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sunday, February 25,...

William Gerald Austin

William Gerald Austin

Feb 21, 2024

William Gerald Austin, 87, of Marshville, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his home. 

Bill was born April 22, 1936 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Jacob Henderson Austin and the late Emma Austin. 

He was also preceded in death by wife, Doris Jean Austin of 56 years. 

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Sunday,...

Valerie Ann DeSena

Valerie Ann DeSena

Feb 20, 2024

Valerie Ann DeSena, 58, of New London, was called home to our Heavenly Father Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital surround by her loving family. 

Ms. DeSena was born July 27, 1965 in New York to the late Eugene Thomas Chaput and Louise Chaput. 

Valerie very much enjoyed her time spent with her daughter and grandchildren. Her work family...

Nancee Kae Hrisko

Nancee Kae Hrisko

Feb 19, 2024

Nancee Kae  Hrisko, 54, of New London, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at her home. 

Nancee was born March 13, 1969 in California to the late Donald Scott and the late Sally Evelyn Stocker. 

To honor Nancee's wishes no services will be held at this time.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Myers family.

Marcus James McClellan

Marcus James McClellan

Feb 18, 2024

Marcus James McClellan, 44, of  Asheville, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mission Hospital in Asheville following a brief illness.

Marcus was born July 2 ,1979 in Concord, NC to Harris James "Butch" McClellan of Concord and Sheila Gaskey McClellan of Durham.

Marcus was preceded in death by grandparents Jesse and Frances Gaskey and Jim and Marjorie McClellan.

In addition to parents,...

Pol Sofros

Pol Sofros

Feb 18, 2024

Pol Sofras, 93, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Pol was born March 15, 1930 in Greece to the late George Sofras and the late Penelope Sofras. 

He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Marika Terzaki and Elenie Tsakoua.

Survivors include wife, Pamela Anderson Sofras of Charlotte, NC and daughter, Isabelle Sofras-Edwards. 

Pol...

William Davis Almond

William Davis Almond

Feb 18, 2024

William Davis Almond, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Bill was born June 22, 1940 in North Carolina to the late Floyd Davis Almond and the late Pauline Elizabeth Almond. 

He was also preceded in death by wife, Freida Annette Almond, son, Jeffrey Almond, sister, Eva Mae Almond and brother, Larry Wayne...

Audrey "Jackie" Woodie Furr

Audrey "Jackie" Woodie Furr

Feb 17, 2024

Our beloved mother, Audrey Elizabeth Woodie Furr, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 91. We are heartbroken to lose someone so special. She was a wonderful mother who will be deeply missed.

 

"Jackie" was born in West Jefferson, North Carolina in 1932 to the late E.O. Woodie and the late Ella Black Woodie. She studied home economics...

Edith Mae Huneycutt

Edith Mae Huneycutt

Feb 16, 2024

Edith Mae Huneycutt, 89,  passed away on  February 16, 2024.

Edith is survived by her daughter, Connie Bost of Mount  Pleasant; her grandsons, Lane Bost, Toby Huneycutt and Jacob Huneycutt; her great grandsons, Tucker Bost and Jayce Huneycutt; her great granddaughter, Presleigh Huneycutt; and great great granddaughter, Louise Bost.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Huneycutt and son,...

Hazel Lean Phifer England

Hazel Lean Phifer England

Feb 14, 2024

Hazel Lean Phifer England, 94, of Midland, North Carolina, died peacefully in her home on February 14, 2024.

Hazel was born in Charlotte in 1929, to the late Harvey H. Phifer and Mildred Moss Phifer.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse of 63 years, Oscar E. "Rusty" England.

The funeral service will be held on Sunday,...

Peggy Sue Greene Cox

Peggy Sue Greene Cox

Feb 13, 2024

Peggy Sue Greene Cox, 72, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at her home.

Sue was born May 5, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Erastus Greene and the late Margie McCoy Greene.  She was also preceded in death by sisters, Joyce G. Morgan, and Audie G. Joplin, and brother Jeffrey Greene.

The graveside funeral service will be held...

Lyndon Dale Hatley

Lyndon Dale Hatley

Feb 13, 2024

Lyndon Dale Hatley, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born July 2, 1951 in North Carolina to the late Lawrence C. Hatley and Evelyn Laton Hatley. He was also preceded in death by son, Benjamin Dale Hatley, and brother, Joel C. Hatley.

The family will...

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