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Katherine Delaney

Katherine Delaney

May 26, 2023

Katherine Carbone Delaney, 67, of Staley, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Woodland Hill Center in Asheboro.

Katherine was born March 27, 1956 in Milford, Connecticut, to the late Vincent Peter Carbone and the late Caroline Joan Barnes.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Darryl Lee "Butch" Delaney....

Kay Huneycutt

Kay Huneycutt

May 26, 2023

Kay Frances Huneycutt, 80, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 in Oakboro.

Kay was born June 27, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Walter Reece Helms and the late Ruby Benton. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Wayne Huneycutt.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 2:45...

Shirley Taylor

Shirley Taylor

May 25, 2023

Shirley Love Taylor, 87, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 25, 2023, after a long battle with dementia.

Shirley was born November 14, 1935, to the late Ernest and Margaret Love.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, V.H. “Bill” Taylor, who passed in 2011.

Shirley was a loving...

Craven Smith

Craven Smith

May 25, 2023

Craven Monroe Smith, 80, of Polkton, formerly of Oakboro, went to his heavenly home Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Craven was born July 4, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Willis Monroe Smith and the late Vassie Hatley Smith. He was also preceded in death by son, Michael David Smith.

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Mary Odessa Furr

Mary Odessa Furr

May 24, 2023

Mary Odessa DeBerry Furr, 78, of Stanfield, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at her home.

Mary was born August 29, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Chine DeBerry and the late Lela Driggers DeBerry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Willis Furr.

The family will receive friends from 2:00...

Leslie Polychrones

Leslie Polychrones

May 23, 2023

Leslie Morrissa Polychrones, 57, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

Leslie was born July 6, 1965 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the late Harvey Lee Turk and the late Phyllis Marilyn Ling. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Clyde Ling.

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Brian Sanders

Brian Sanders

May 23, 2023

Brian Christopher Sanders, 42, of Kannapolis, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He has been completely healed from the physical burdens that plagued him for 12.5 years following a devastating brain injury. After being trapped in utter darkness for so long, the first thing he saw was the face of Jesus! Praise...

Betty Reynolds

Betty Reynolds

May 23, 2023

Betty Martin Reynolds, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Terra Bella in Harrisburg.

Betty was born October 14, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late William and Vergie Martin.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Bobby Reynolds; and three sisters, Frances Humphries, Katy Rice, and Doris Hudson.

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Patricia Mcdermott

Patricia Mcdermott

May 22, 2023

Patricia Anne McDermott, 63, of Concord, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

She was born February 26, 1960 in New Zealand to the late Philip McDermott and late Patricia Evelyn Farmer McDermott.

Patricia is a loving mother of three not including her dogs Molly and Daisy. She is a...

Michael Barbee

Michael Barbee

May 22, 2023

Michael Craig Barbee, 74, of Midland took his final flight to his eternal home Monday, May 22, 2023. Through the salvation of Jesus Christ, by grace through faith, Michael was welcomed to heaven and greeted by the Lord and many loved ones. Mike spent his life loving people. He lived a full life never meeting a stranger, whether it...

Owonna Clayton

Owonna Clayton

May 21, 2023

Owonna Smith Clayton, 93, of Weddington, North Carolina, formerly of Albemarle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 21, 2023. She was an extraordinary spouse, mother, sister and grandmother.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 1st at First Baptist Church in Albemarle at 2:00 pm, followed by a reception...

Joseph Carter

Joseph Carter

May 20, 2023

Joseph Philip "Phil" Carter, 65, of Midland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones at his home on Saturday, May 20,2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Jean Carter, and two loving children, Shelley and Clint.

Phil was born July 18, 1957 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the...

Donald Brooks, Sr.

Donald Brooks, Sr.

May 19, 2023

Donald Elson Brooks, Sr., 84, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Donald was born February 6, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Dewell Clyde Brooks and the late Blanche Love Brooks. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Edgar James Brooks, John Morris Brooks, Aulida Trull....

Peggy Welch Penninger

Peggy Welch Penninger

May 17, 2023

On May 17th, 2023, Peggy Edmonds Welch Penninger, 86, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Peggy was born on January 5th, 1937 in Swannanoa, North Carolina.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Angela Ann Welch, stepdaughter Shelia Penninger Jones, Step-Daughter, Susan Penninger King and Step-Daughter Adele Penninger Lozito, her...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Britt

Jacqueline "Jackie" Britt

May 16, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" Barbee Britt, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in North Myrtle Beach.

Jackie was born May 29, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Lane Deberry Barbee and the late Sally Rebecca Cranford Barbee.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, May 22, 2023 at...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

May 13, 2023

Darrell Smith, 84, of Norwood, passed away at home after a short battle with colon cancer on May 13, 2023. Darrell was born in Stanly County, NC to Lennox and Georgia (Cooper) Smith on January 31, 1939.

Darrell is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marlene Smith, daughters Jan (Guy) Wilkerson, of Winston-Salem, NC; Ginger Grimes...

Edward Hausleben

Edward Hausleben

May 12, 2023

Edward Westley Hausleben, 87, of Concord, NC, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Morningside Assisted Living in Concord, NC.

He was preceded in death by his brother Paul, his sister Priscilla, and his grandson Ricky.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois Hausleben of Concord, NC, his daughter Catherine Aikey and...

Robert Clark, Ii

Robert Clark, Ii

May 11, 2023

Robert Roger Clark II, 61, of Concord, departed this earth for his heavenly home on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Concord.

Mr. Clark was born December 26, 1961 in West Virginia to the late Robert Roger Clark and Patricia Stover Jones. He was also preceded in death by brother, Russel "Rusty" Clark; nephew, Dallas Clark; step-granddaughters, Timbre...

Billie Smith

Billie Smith

May 10, 2023

Billie Jean Mullis Smith, 90, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Concord Place.

Billie Jean was born March 29, 1933 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Raymond Lee Mullis and the late Lula Measimer Mullis. She was also preceded in death by sister, Ruby Mullis Poston.

Services for the Smith...

Marshall Isenhour, Sr.

Marshall Isenhour, Sr.

May 9, 2023

Marshall Leon "Sonny" Isenhour, Sr.,78, of Concord, NC passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Sonny was born May 2, 1945 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Cleo Leon Isenhour and the late Ethel May Smith-Isenhour-Love. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Preston Isenhour;...

Katherine Delaney

Katherine Delaney

May 26, 2023

Katherine Carbone Delaney, 67, of Staley, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Woodland Hill Center in Asheboro.

Katherine was born March 27, 1956 in Milford, Connecticut, to the late Vincent Peter Carbone and the late Caroline Joan Barnes.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Darryl Lee "Butch" Delaney....

Kay Huneycutt

Kay Huneycutt

May 26, 2023

Kay Frances Huneycutt, 80, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 in Oakboro.

Kay was born June 27, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Walter Reece Helms and the late Ruby Benton. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Wayne Huneycutt.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 2:45...

Shirley Taylor

Shirley Taylor

May 25, 2023

Shirley Love Taylor, 87, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 25, 2023, after a long battle with dementia.

Shirley was born November 14, 1935, to the late Ernest and Margaret Love.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, V.H. “Bill” Taylor, who passed in 2011.

Shirley was a loving...

Craven Smith

Craven Smith

May 25, 2023

Craven Monroe Smith, 80, of Polkton, formerly of Oakboro, went to his heavenly home Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Craven was born July 4, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Willis Monroe Smith and the late Vassie Hatley Smith. He was also preceded in death by son, Michael David Smith.

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Mary Odessa Furr

Mary Odessa Furr

May 24, 2023

Mary Odessa DeBerry Furr, 78, of Stanfield, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at her home.

Mary was born August 29, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Chine DeBerry and the late Lela Driggers DeBerry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Willis Furr.

The family will receive friends from 2:00...

Leslie Polychrones

Leslie Polychrones

May 23, 2023

Leslie Morrissa Polychrones, 57, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

Leslie was born July 6, 1965 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the late Harvey Lee Turk and the late Phyllis Marilyn Ling. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Clyde Ling.

...

Brian Sanders

Brian Sanders

May 23, 2023

Brian Christopher Sanders, 42, of Kannapolis, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He has been completely healed from the physical burdens that plagued him for 12.5 years following a devastating brain injury. After being trapped in utter darkness for so long, the first thing he saw was the face of Jesus! Praise...

Betty Reynolds

Betty Reynolds

May 23, 2023

Betty Martin Reynolds, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Terra Bella in Harrisburg.

Betty was born October 14, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late William and Vergie Martin.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Bobby Reynolds; and three sisters, Frances Humphries, Katy Rice, and Doris Hudson.

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Patricia Mcdermott

Patricia Mcdermott

May 22, 2023

Patricia Anne McDermott, 63, of Concord, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

She was born February 26, 1960 in New Zealand to the late Philip McDermott and late Patricia Evelyn Farmer McDermott.

Patricia is a loving mother of three not including her dogs Molly and Daisy. She is a...

Michael Barbee

Michael Barbee

May 22, 2023

Michael Craig Barbee, 74, of Midland took his final flight to his eternal home Monday, May 22, 2023. Through the salvation of Jesus Christ, by grace through faith, Michael was welcomed to heaven and greeted by the Lord and many loved ones. Mike spent his life loving people. He lived a full life never meeting a stranger, whether it...

Owonna Clayton

Owonna Clayton

May 21, 2023

Owonna Smith Clayton, 93, of Weddington, North Carolina, formerly of Albemarle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 21, 2023. She was an extraordinary spouse, mother, sister and grandmother.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 1st at First Baptist Church in Albemarle at 2:00 pm, followed by a reception...

Joseph Carter

Joseph Carter

May 20, 2023

Joseph Philip "Phil" Carter, 65, of Midland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones at his home on Saturday, May 20,2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Jean Carter, and two loving children, Shelley and Clint.

Phil was born July 18, 1957 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the...

Donald Brooks, Sr.

Donald Brooks, Sr.

May 19, 2023

Donald Elson Brooks, Sr., 84, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Donald was born February 6, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Dewell Clyde Brooks and the late Blanche Love Brooks. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Edgar James Brooks, John Morris Brooks, Aulida Trull....

Peggy Welch Penninger

Peggy Welch Penninger

May 17, 2023

On May 17th, 2023, Peggy Edmonds Welch Penninger, 86, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Peggy was born on January 5th, 1937 in Swannanoa, North Carolina.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Angela Ann Welch, stepdaughter Shelia Penninger Jones, Step-Daughter, Susan Penninger King and Step-Daughter Adele Penninger Lozito, her...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Britt

Jacqueline "Jackie" Britt

May 16, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" Barbee Britt, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in North Myrtle Beach.

Jackie was born May 29, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Lane Deberry Barbee and the late Sally Rebecca Cranford Barbee.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, May 22, 2023 at...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

May 13, 2023

Darrell Smith, 84, of Norwood, passed away at home after a short battle with colon cancer on May 13, 2023. Darrell was born in Stanly County, NC to Lennox and Georgia (Cooper) Smith on January 31, 1939.

Darrell is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marlene Smith, daughters Jan (Guy) Wilkerson, of Winston-Salem, NC; Ginger Grimes...

Edward Hausleben

Edward Hausleben

May 12, 2023

Edward Westley Hausleben, 87, of Concord, NC, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Morningside Assisted Living in Concord, NC.

He was preceded in death by his brother Paul, his sister Priscilla, and his grandson Ricky.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois Hausleben of Concord, NC, his daughter Catherine Aikey and...

Robert Clark, Ii

Robert Clark, Ii

May 11, 2023

Robert Roger Clark II, 61, of Concord, departed this earth for his heavenly home on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Concord.

Mr. Clark was born December 26, 1961 in West Virginia to the late Robert Roger Clark and Patricia Stover Jones. He was also preceded in death by brother, Russel "Rusty" Clark; nephew, Dallas Clark; step-granddaughters, Timbre...

Billie Smith

Billie Smith

May 10, 2023

Billie Jean Mullis Smith, 90, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Concord Place.

Billie Jean was born March 29, 1933 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Raymond Lee Mullis and the late Lula Measimer Mullis. She was also preceded in death by sister, Ruby Mullis Poston.

Services for the Smith...

Marshall Isenhour, Sr.

Marshall Isenhour, Sr.

May 9, 2023

Marshall Leon "Sonny" Isenhour, Sr.,78, of Concord, NC passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Sonny was born May 2, 1945 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Cleo Leon Isenhour and the late Ethel May Smith-Isenhour-Love. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Preston Isenhour;...

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