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Judy Ann Smith
Dec 27, 2025
Judy Ann Smith, 78, of Albemarle, gained her angel wings on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Judy was born January 31, 1947, in Albemarle to the late DeWitt and Vernie Mills. She was also preceded in death by husband, John Smith; son, Earl Pittman, Jr.; sisters, Linda Crisco, Barbara Davis and Mary Daniels.
Judy will be remembered for being strong, even through adversity....
Tony Williams
Dec 24, 2025
Tony Williams, 67, of Stanfield, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Tony was born May 25, 1958, in Monroe, North Carolina, to the late James Preston Williams and the late Bronnie Ellen Jane Mullis Williams. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Douglas Williams.
Tony loved his career as...
Ruth McDougle Mooney
Dec 23, 2025
Ruth McDougle "Mac" Mooney, 85, of Harrisburg, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Pruitt Health - Town Center in Harrisburg.
Mrs. Mooney was born Feb. 23, 1940 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Walter E. McDougle and Mary Ruth Tarleton McDougle. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Robert Joel Mooney of Harrisburg, NC and her...
Lewis Douglas Davis
Dec 22, 2025
Lewis Douglas Davis, 92, of Albemarle, peacefully passed on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Manor in Albemarle.
Doug was born November 16, 1933 to the late Lewis Theodore Davis and Annie Maude Davis. He is preceded in death by sisters, Nancy Joyce Thompson, and Sylvia Eudy, as well as brother, Kenneth Davis. Survivors include wife of 72 years,...
Faye Crayton Huneycutt
Dec 22, 2025
Faye Crayton Huneycutt, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Faye was born April 23, 1937, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Homer Eli Crayton and the late Vasti McLester Crayton. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Tony Crayton, Douglas Crayton, Tim Crayton; and sister, Betty Howell.
The family...
Lisa Denise McCrary Grass
Dec 20, 2025
Lisa Denise Grass, 63, of Concord, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Lisa was born November 3, 1962 in North Carolina to the late Billy Wayne McCrary and the late Elizabeth Diane McCrary.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, December 29, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. A...
Francis Joseph Reichert
Dec 20, 2025
My father lived a life he was proud of. He provided for his family and always there when someone needed him. He made people laugh with his funny lines; however, had a very serious side when it came to saving lives in New York as a Firefighter. To get relief from a highly stressful job he umpired for College Baseball....
Roy Lee Morrison
Dec 20, 2025
Roy Lee Morrison, 81, of Locust, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at home in Locust.
Roy was born April 6, 1944 in North Carolina to the late William Thomas Morrison and the late Sally Ann Burnette Morrison.
He was also preceded in death by step-daughter Scarlette Latkowski; 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 26 from...
Carolyn Fern Lindler
Dec 19, 2025
Carolyn Fern Lindler, 82, of Midland, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was born on February 21, 1943, in South Carolina to the late Carroll Livingston Merritt and the late Ira Lee Merritt. She was raised in the Olympia and Rosewood communities of Columbia, South Carolina and graduated...
Barry Newton Ellsworth
Dec 19, 2025
Barry Newton Ellsworth, born October 17, 1945, in Norfolk, England, passed away surrounded by the love of the family he cherished. Born to Walter Ellsworth and Betty Webster, Barry grew up in Princeton Junction, where he developed the humor, integrity, and creativity that would define him throughout his life.
In 1969, Barry married the love of his life, Linda Campbell, beginning...
Regina Furr Benfield
Dec 18, 2025
Regina Furr Benfield, 65, of Concord, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Benfield was born May 9, 1960 in Concord, North Carolina to the late J.W. Furr and the late Brenda Blackwelder Furr. She was also preceded in death by her son, Paul Lewis Sharp and her daughter, Onnie Nicole Benfield.
Regina was a...
David Keith Devine
Dec 16, 2025
David Keith Devine, 73, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He held a Masters in education and was a retired educator of Cabarrus County Schools with over 30 years of service. He held countless years of community involvement, mentorship, and volunteering with youth and church.
He was born November 9, 1952, in Concord North Carolina to the late William...
Lynne Marie Hulen
Dec 16, 2025
Hulen, Lynne Marie - Concord, NC
Lynne Marie Hulen, Concord, NC - Lynne Hulen, 83, died peacefully at Hospice House in Kannapolis NC. She was born November 2nd, 1942 in Knoxville Tennessee to Raymond D and Lillian Smelser Hulen. She is preceded in death by her daughter Leeann M Samples, both parents and her sister in-law Linda Hulen. She is survived...
Charles Eric Drisko
Dec 16, 2025
Charles Eric Drisko, 72, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away on December 16, 2025. Eric retired from the City of Auburn, New York Police Department as a Sergeant. In retirement he had a second career using his strong skills as a mechanic for Charlotte area golf courses. Eric enjoyed restoring cars, especially his Pontiac Fiero, and creating stained glass...
Joyce Ann Roberson
Dec 15, 2025
Joyce Roberson, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Joyce was born August 11, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Houston Alexander Lefler and the late Lula Idabell Lefler.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Reginald Wayne Roberson, brother, Robert Eugene Lefler, sister, Lillian Lisk, sister, Ramelle Burleson, sister, Betty Drye.
A memorial...
Roger William Thomas
Dec 13, 2025
Roger William Thomas, 62, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Charlotte.
Roger was born May 5, 1963, in South Carolina to the late Ralph Porter Thomas and the late Sara Jean Moss Thomas.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Albemarle....
Dean Waddell Humphries
Dec 12, 2025
Dean Waddell Humphries, 87, of Concord, NC went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 12, 2025 at his home with his beloved wife by his side.
He was born April 1, 1938 in Gaffney, SC. His family moved early in his life to Cliffside, NC where he grew up.
Dean was a son of the late Golden D. Humphries and...
Marvin "Joker" Matthew Stallings
Dec 11, 2025
Marvin "Joker" Matthew Stallings, 73, of Midland, NC passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Joker was born December 17, 1951 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Matthew Caleb Stallings and the late Beatrice Rainey Stallings.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Brooks Stallings; son, Phillip Stallings and wife Amy of China Grove, NC; son, Kevin Stallings and wife Lindsay of China...
Brenda Kiker Roberson
Dec 11, 2025
Brenda Kiker Roberson, 75, of Albemarle, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Brenda was born October 17, 1950, in Albemarle to the late Harvey Pierce Kiker and the late Lena Mae Harvell Kiker. She was also preceded in death by brother, Loyde Kiker; sister, Linda Kiker Shaffer; and beloved...
Sherry Fink
Dec 9, 2025
Sherry Fink, 70, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Fink was born December 3, 1955 in North Carolina to the late Thomas Richard Dabbs and the late Tilley Maxine Dabbs.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Bobby Ray Fink of Concord, NC, brother, Tommy Richard Dabbs of Concord, NC and...
Judy Ann Smith
Dec 27, 2025
Judy Ann Smith, 78, of Albemarle, gained her angel wings on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Judy was born January 31, 1947, in Albemarle to the late DeWitt and Vernie Mills. She was also preceded in death by husband, John Smith; son, Earl Pittman, Jr.; sisters, Linda Crisco, Barbara Davis and Mary Daniels.
Judy will be remembered for being strong, even through adversity....
Tony Williams
Dec 24, 2025
Tony Williams, 67, of Stanfield, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Tony was born May 25, 1958, in Monroe, North Carolina, to the late James Preston Williams and the late Bronnie Ellen Jane Mullis Williams. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Douglas Williams.
Tony loved his career as...
Ruth McDougle Mooney
Dec 23, 2025
Ruth McDougle "Mac" Mooney, 85, of Harrisburg, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Pruitt Health - Town Center in Harrisburg.
Mrs. Mooney was born Feb. 23, 1940 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Walter E. McDougle and Mary Ruth Tarleton McDougle. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Robert Joel Mooney of Harrisburg, NC and her...
Lewis Douglas Davis
Dec 22, 2025
Lewis Douglas Davis, 92, of Albemarle, peacefully passed on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Manor in Albemarle.
Doug was born November 16, 1933 to the late Lewis Theodore Davis and Annie Maude Davis. He is preceded in death by sisters, Nancy Joyce Thompson, and Sylvia Eudy, as well as brother, Kenneth Davis. Survivors include wife of 72 years,...
Faye Crayton Huneycutt
Dec 22, 2025
Faye Crayton Huneycutt, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Faye was born April 23, 1937, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Homer Eli Crayton and the late Vasti McLester Crayton. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Tony Crayton, Douglas Crayton, Tim Crayton; and sister, Betty Howell.
The family...
Lisa Denise McCrary Grass
Dec 20, 2025
Lisa Denise Grass, 63, of Concord, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Lisa was born November 3, 1962 in North Carolina to the late Billy Wayne McCrary and the late Elizabeth Diane McCrary.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, December 29, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. A...
Francis Joseph Reichert
Dec 20, 2025
My father lived a life he was proud of. He provided for his family and always there when someone needed him. He made people laugh with his funny lines; however, had a very serious side when it came to saving lives in New York as a Firefighter. To get relief from a highly stressful job he umpired for College Baseball....
Roy Lee Morrison
Dec 20, 2025
Roy Lee Morrison, 81, of Locust, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at home in Locust.
Roy was born April 6, 1944 in North Carolina to the late William Thomas Morrison and the late Sally Ann Burnette Morrison.
He was also preceded in death by step-daughter Scarlette Latkowski; 6 brothers and 2 sisters.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 26 from...
Carolyn Fern Lindler
Dec 19, 2025
Carolyn Fern Lindler, 82, of Midland, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was born on February 21, 1943, in South Carolina to the late Carroll Livingston Merritt and the late Ira Lee Merritt. She was raised in the Olympia and Rosewood communities of Columbia, South Carolina and graduated...
Barry Newton Ellsworth
Dec 19, 2025
Barry Newton Ellsworth, born October 17, 1945, in Norfolk, England, passed away surrounded by the love of the family he cherished. Born to Walter Ellsworth and Betty Webster, Barry grew up in Princeton Junction, where he developed the humor, integrity, and creativity that would define him throughout his life.
In 1969, Barry married the love of his life, Linda Campbell, beginning...
Regina Furr Benfield
Dec 18, 2025
Regina Furr Benfield, 65, of Concord, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Benfield was born May 9, 1960 in Concord, North Carolina to the late J.W. Furr and the late Brenda Blackwelder Furr. She was also preceded in death by her son, Paul Lewis Sharp and her daughter, Onnie Nicole Benfield.
Regina was a...
David Keith Devine
Dec 16, 2025
David Keith Devine, 73, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He held a Masters in education and was a retired educator of Cabarrus County Schools with over 30 years of service. He held countless years of community involvement, mentorship, and volunteering with youth and church.
He was born November 9, 1952, in Concord North Carolina to the late William...
Lynne Marie Hulen
Dec 16, 2025
Hulen, Lynne Marie - Concord, NC
Lynne Marie Hulen, Concord, NC - Lynne Hulen, 83, died peacefully at Hospice House in Kannapolis NC. She was born November 2nd, 1942 in Knoxville Tennessee to Raymond D and Lillian Smelser Hulen. She is preceded in death by her daughter Leeann M Samples, both parents and her sister in-law Linda Hulen. She is survived...
Charles Eric Drisko
Dec 16, 2025
Charles Eric Drisko, 72, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away on December 16, 2025. Eric retired from the City of Auburn, New York Police Department as a Sergeant. In retirement he had a second career using his strong skills as a mechanic for Charlotte area golf courses. Eric enjoyed restoring cars, especially his Pontiac Fiero, and creating stained glass...
Joyce Ann Roberson
Dec 15, 2025
Joyce Roberson, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Joyce was born August 11, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Houston Alexander Lefler and the late Lula Idabell Lefler.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Reginald Wayne Roberson, brother, Robert Eugene Lefler, sister, Lillian Lisk, sister, Ramelle Burleson, sister, Betty Drye.
A memorial...
Roger William Thomas
Dec 13, 2025
Roger William Thomas, 62, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Charlotte.
Roger was born May 5, 1963, in South Carolina to the late Ralph Porter Thomas and the late Sara Jean Moss Thomas.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Albemarle....
Dean Waddell Humphries
Dec 12, 2025
Dean Waddell Humphries, 87, of Concord, NC went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 12, 2025 at his home with his beloved wife by his side.
He was born April 1, 1938 in Gaffney, SC. His family moved early in his life to Cliffside, NC where he grew up.
Dean was a son of the late Golden D. Humphries and...
Marvin "Joker" Matthew Stallings
Dec 11, 2025
Marvin "Joker" Matthew Stallings, 73, of Midland, NC passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Joker was born December 17, 1951 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to the late Matthew Caleb Stallings and the late Beatrice Rainey Stallings.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Brooks Stallings; son, Phillip Stallings and wife Amy of China Grove, NC; son, Kevin Stallings and wife Lindsay of China...
Brenda Kiker Roberson
Dec 11, 2025
Brenda Kiker Roberson, 75, of Albemarle, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Brenda was born October 17, 1950, in Albemarle to the late Harvey Pierce Kiker and the late Lena Mae Harvell Kiker. She was also preceded in death by brother, Loyde Kiker; sister, Linda Kiker Shaffer; and beloved...
Sherry Fink
Dec 9, 2025
Sherry Fink, 70, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Fink was born December 3, 1955 in North Carolina to the late Thomas Richard Dabbs and the late Tilley Maxine Dabbs.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Bobby Ray Fink of Concord, NC, brother, Tommy Richard Dabbs of Concord, NC and...
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