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Malcolm Monroe Lowder

Malcolm Monroe Lowder

Apr 30, 2026

Malcolm Monroe Lowder, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Born on August 9, 1932, in Albemarle, North Carolina to W.A. and Rosa Lee Lowder. Malcolm was preceded in death by both parents, his brother and his sister.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patty Stillwell Lowder and his two sons, Mark (Suzanne) Lowder of Albemarle, North...

Bayne "Alan" Thomas

Bayne "Alan" Thomas

Apr 28, 2026

Bayne "Alan" Thomas, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Alan was born May 4, 1953, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Bayne Ashley Thomas and the late Bennie Ruth Thomas. He grew up on Rocky River, a place he still loved to go fishing and roast hotdogs.

Alan served his country...

Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams

Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams

Apr 27, 2026

Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams, 89, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at TerraBella - Harrisburg in Harrisburg, NC.

Joe was born October 5, 1936 in St. Paul, Virginia to the late Samuel Williams and the late Vera Dean Williams.

He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Bertha Williams in February of 2026; and sisters,...

June Treece

June Treece

Apr 27, 2026

June Freeze Treece, 92, of Chester, Virginia, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 27, 2026.

June was born December 25, 1933, in North Carolina to the late Thadeus Smoot Freeze and the late Mabel Kiser Freeze. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, LTC Ausby Junior Treece. Survivors include her son, Ted Treece of Chesterfield, VA.

The...

Samuel Theron Jennings

Samuel Theron Jennings

Apr 25, 2026

Samuel Theron Jennings, 79, of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Wilkes Wake Forest Atrium Health in North Wilkesboro.

Sam was born on February 7, 1947, in Prentiss, Maine, to the late Eula Walker Jennings and Rev. Vernon Elvis Jennings. He was one of twelve siblings and the youngest son in a close-knit and musically gifted family...

Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert

Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert

Apr 25, 2026

Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert, 90, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Autumn Care of Salisbury.

Doris was born April 15, 1936 in Concord North Carolina to the late Robert Seth McManus and Elsie Geneva McManus.

She was also preceded in death by her loving husband ,Council William Bostian as well as her devoted husband, Bill Talbert; son, Terry...

Katie Rebecca Johnson

Katie Rebecca Johnson

Apr 20, 2026

Katie Rebecca Johnson, of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Johnson was born on October 12, 1940, in Hinds County, Mississippi, to the late Willie E. Davis and the late Ruth Brown Davis. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Johnson.

Mrs. Johnson enjoyed a life filled with simple pleasures. Her hobbies...

Bonnie Mullis

Bonnie Mullis

Apr 20, 2026

Bonnie Simpson Mullis, age 87, was called home on April 20, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1938, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she spent her early years before moving with her family to Union County.

Bonnie was a devoted wife to her late husband, William “Bill” Mullis, until his passing in 2015. She was preceded in death by her...

Lovelace Blythe Pugh

Lovelace Blythe Pugh

Apr 20, 2026

Lovelace Blythe Pugh of Kannapolis passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Lovelace was born December 11, 1939 in Huntersville, NC to the late LeGette Blythe and Esther Blythe.

Though she was a lifelong resident of Huntersville until recently, she taught for over 30 years in Cabarrus County Schools beginning at Royal Oaks...

Annie Belle Hargett

Annie Belle Hargett

Apr 17, 2026



Annie Belle Hargett, 89, of Biscoe, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home.

Annie was born May 14, 1936, in North Carolina to the late Phylas H. McIntyre and the late Clara McIntyre.

She was also preceded in death by brother Daniel Rlee McIntyre, sister, Carolyn Maples son Ricky T. Hargett, daughters, Teresa Ann Hargett and Clara Mae Hargett, two...

Audrey M. Sterka

Audrey M. Sterka

Apr 16, 2026

Audrey M. Sterka, age 92 originally from Downers Grove, IL passed away peacefully April 16, 2026, in Concord, NC.

Beloved Mother of David (Linda) Sterka, Daniel Sterka, Deanna (Chris) Patush and daughter-in-law Lori Sterka. Loving Grandmother to seven and Great Grandmother to twelve. Audrey is also survived by her sister-in-law, Darlene Sikorski and several nieces and nephews.

Audrey was preceded in death...

Charles Melbourne Whitley

Charles Melbourne Whitley

Apr 11, 2026

Charles "Whit" Melbourne Whitley, 90, of Stanfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Whit was born January 26, 1936, in Stanly County to the late Roy Dixon Whitley and the late Maggie Yow Whitley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Steven Whitley; granddaughter, Amy; and four siblings, Clayton, Bill, Doris and Louise.

He loved his Ford...

Donald Elson Brooks, Jr.

Donald Elson Brooks, Jr.

Apr 10, 2026

Donald Elson Brooks, Jr., a devoted family man and respected textile industry professional, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina. Born on September 17, 1960, in Concord, North Carolina, Donald’s life was marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep love for those closest to him.

Donald devoted over four decades to his career...

John Robert Wheatley Jr.

John Robert Wheatley Jr.

Apr 10, 2026

 John Robert Wheatley, Jr., 84, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on April 10, 2026, at Liberty Lane Hospice House in Salisbury, North Carolina.

 John was born on September 28, 1941, in Lebanon, Kentucky, to John Robert and Mary Ida (Mattingly) Wheatley.

 He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964.

 In November 1970, John met the...

Wyatt Henderson Hobday

Wyatt Henderson Hobday

Apr 9, 2026

Wyatt Henderson Hobday, 20, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on April 9, 2026.

Wyatt was born on July 7, 2005 in Concord, North Carolina, to Ryan and Tabatha Hobday. Wyatt had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing jokes on his family and friends. As a young boy, he fell in love with music and “ just wanted to...

Gary Lee Sill

Gary Lee Sill

Apr 9, 2026

Gary Lee Sill, 82, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away at home on April 9, 2026.

Gary was born on December 10, 1943, in Salem, Indiana, to the late Heber and Helen Sill. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, a role he held with great honor and respect throughout his life.

Following his military service,...

Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr.

Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr.

Apr 8, 2026

Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr., passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord, where he resided for the last ten months.

Ronald was born December 13, 1943 in Cabarrus County to the late Gray Presley Evans and the late Evelyn Evans. He attended Concord High School. He served in the US Navy on the USS Midway.

He was...

Nell W. Jacumin

Nell W. Jacumin

Apr 8, 2026

Nell Whitley Jacumin, 91, of Oakboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Nell was born July 31, 1934, in Stanly County to the late Richard Rudolphus Whitley and the late Eva Eunice Smith Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, William Lawrence Jacumin, Jr.; daughter, Karen...

James Harold Little

James Harold Little

Apr 8, 2026

James Harold Little, a longtime pharmacist who served the Stanly County community with kindness and compassion for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was 90 when he was called home to heaven to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A native of Oakboro, Little...

James Albert Mohrman

James Albert Mohrman

Apr 6, 2026

James Albert Mohrman, 80, of Concord, NC passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children--just as he would have wanted.

If you knew Jim Mohrman, you knew there was very little he couldn't figure out. Above all, it was his unwavering dedication to his family that defined him.

Born on April 21, 1945, in...

Malcolm Monroe Lowder

Malcolm Monroe Lowder

Apr 30, 2026

Malcolm Monroe Lowder, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Born on August 9, 1932, in Albemarle, North Carolina to W.A. and Rosa Lee Lowder. Malcolm was preceded in death by both parents, his brother and his sister.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patty Stillwell Lowder and his two sons, Mark (Suzanne) Lowder of Albemarle, North...

Bayne "Alan" Thomas

Bayne "Alan" Thomas

Apr 28, 2026

Bayne "Alan" Thomas, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Alan was born May 4, 1953, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Bayne Ashley Thomas and the late Bennie Ruth Thomas. He grew up on Rocky River, a place he still loved to go fishing and roast hotdogs.

Alan served his country...

Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams

Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams

Apr 27, 2026

Paul Joseph "Joe" Williams, 89, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at TerraBella - Harrisburg in Harrisburg, NC.

Joe was born October 5, 1936 in St. Paul, Virginia to the late Samuel Williams and the late Vera Dean Williams.

He was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Bertha Williams in February of 2026; and sisters,...

June Treece

June Treece

Apr 27, 2026

June Freeze Treece, 92, of Chester, Virginia, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 27, 2026.

June was born December 25, 1933, in North Carolina to the late Thadeus Smoot Freeze and the late Mabel Kiser Freeze. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, LTC Ausby Junior Treece. Survivors include her son, Ted Treece of Chesterfield, VA.

The...

Samuel Theron Jennings

Samuel Theron Jennings

Apr 25, 2026

Samuel Theron Jennings, 79, of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Wilkes Wake Forest Atrium Health in North Wilkesboro.

Sam was born on February 7, 1947, in Prentiss, Maine, to the late Eula Walker Jennings and Rev. Vernon Elvis Jennings. He was one of twelve siblings and the youngest son in a close-knit and musically gifted family...

Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert

Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert

Apr 25, 2026

Doris Jean McManus Bostian Talbert, 90, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Autumn Care of Salisbury.

Doris was born April 15, 1936 in Concord North Carolina to the late Robert Seth McManus and Elsie Geneva McManus.

She was also preceded in death by her loving husband ,Council William Bostian as well as her devoted husband, Bill Talbert; son, Terry...

Katie Rebecca Johnson

Katie Rebecca Johnson

Apr 20, 2026

Katie Rebecca Johnson, of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Johnson was born on October 12, 1940, in Hinds County, Mississippi, to the late Willie E. Davis and the late Ruth Brown Davis. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Johnson.

Mrs. Johnson enjoyed a life filled with simple pleasures. Her hobbies...

Bonnie Mullis

Bonnie Mullis

Apr 20, 2026

Bonnie Simpson Mullis, age 87, was called home on April 20, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1938, in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she spent her early years before moving with her family to Union County.

Bonnie was a devoted wife to her late husband, William “Bill” Mullis, until his passing in 2015. She was preceded in death by her...

Lovelace Blythe Pugh

Lovelace Blythe Pugh

Apr 20, 2026

Lovelace Blythe Pugh of Kannapolis passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Lovelace was born December 11, 1939 in Huntersville, NC to the late LeGette Blythe and Esther Blythe.

Though she was a lifelong resident of Huntersville until recently, she taught for over 30 years in Cabarrus County Schools beginning at Royal Oaks...

Annie Belle Hargett

Annie Belle Hargett

Apr 17, 2026



Annie Belle Hargett, 89, of Biscoe, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at her home.

Annie was born May 14, 1936, in North Carolina to the late Phylas H. McIntyre and the late Clara McIntyre.

She was also preceded in death by brother Daniel Rlee McIntyre, sister, Carolyn Maples son Ricky T. Hargett, daughters, Teresa Ann Hargett and Clara Mae Hargett, two...

Audrey M. Sterka

Audrey M. Sterka

Apr 16, 2026

Audrey M. Sterka, age 92 originally from Downers Grove, IL passed away peacefully April 16, 2026, in Concord, NC.

Beloved Mother of David (Linda) Sterka, Daniel Sterka, Deanna (Chris) Patush and daughter-in-law Lori Sterka. Loving Grandmother to seven and Great Grandmother to twelve. Audrey is also survived by her sister-in-law, Darlene Sikorski and several nieces and nephews.

Audrey was preceded in death...

Charles Melbourne Whitley

Charles Melbourne Whitley

Apr 11, 2026

Charles "Whit" Melbourne Whitley, 90, of Stanfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Whit was born January 26, 1936, in Stanly County to the late Roy Dixon Whitley and the late Maggie Yow Whitley. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Steven Whitley; granddaughter, Amy; and four siblings, Clayton, Bill, Doris and Louise.

He loved his Ford...

Donald Elson Brooks, Jr.

Donald Elson Brooks, Jr.

Apr 10, 2026

Donald Elson Brooks, Jr., a devoted family man and respected textile industry professional, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, North Carolina. Born on September 17, 1960, in Concord, North Carolina, Donald’s life was marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep love for those closest to him.

Donald devoted over four decades to his career...

John Robert Wheatley Jr.

John Robert Wheatley Jr.

Apr 10, 2026

 John Robert Wheatley, Jr., 84, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on April 10, 2026, at Liberty Lane Hospice House in Salisbury, North Carolina.

 John was born on September 28, 1941, in Lebanon, Kentucky, to John Robert and Mary Ida (Mattingly) Wheatley.

 He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964.

 In November 1970, John met the...

Wyatt Henderson Hobday

Wyatt Henderson Hobday

Apr 9, 2026

Wyatt Henderson Hobday, 20, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on April 9, 2026.

Wyatt was born on July 7, 2005 in Concord, North Carolina, to Ryan and Tabatha Hobday. Wyatt had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing jokes on his family and friends. As a young boy, he fell in love with music and “ just wanted to...

Gary Lee Sill

Gary Lee Sill

Apr 9, 2026

Gary Lee Sill, 82, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away at home on April 9, 2026.

Gary was born on December 10, 1943, in Salem, Indiana, to the late Heber and Helen Sill. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, a role he held with great honor and respect throughout his life.

Following his military service,...

Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr.

Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr.

Apr 8, 2026

Ronald Wayne Evans, Sr., passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord, where he resided for the last ten months.

Ronald was born December 13, 1943 in Cabarrus County to the late Gray Presley Evans and the late Evelyn Evans. He attended Concord High School. He served in the US Navy on the USS Midway.

He was...

Nell W. Jacumin

Nell W. Jacumin

Apr 8, 2026

Nell Whitley Jacumin, 91, of Oakboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Nell was born July 31, 1934, in Stanly County to the late Richard Rudolphus Whitley and the late Eva Eunice Smith Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, William Lawrence Jacumin, Jr.; daughter, Karen...

James Harold Little

James Harold Little

Apr 8, 2026

James Harold Little, a longtime pharmacist who served the Stanly County community with kindness and compassion for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was 90 when he was called home to heaven to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A native of Oakboro, Little...

James Albert Mohrman

James Albert Mohrman

Apr 6, 2026

James Albert Mohrman, 80, of Concord, NC passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children--just as he would have wanted.

If you knew Jim Mohrman, you knew there was very little he couldn't figure out. Above all, it was his unwavering dedication to his family that defined him.

Born on April 21, 1945, in...

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