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Linda V. Hammonds

Linda V. Hammonds

Oct 27, 2025

 Linda Hammonds, 79, of Charlotte passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at home with her loving family.

 Linda was born on June 2, 1946, in Boone, North Carolina to the late Hattie Vines. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jo Thomas.

 Linda grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and was a graduate of Appalachian High School. Most...

Donald "Donnie" Gene Fisher

Donald "Donnie" Gene Fisher

Oct 24, 2025

  Donald “Donnie” "Don Won" Fisher, 62, of Concord , North Carolina. passed away peacefully at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on Friday, October 24, 2025. Donnie was born on June 10, 1963, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late William and Mary Frances Fisher.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Frances Fisher; and his...

Tim John Efird

Tim John Efird

Oct 24, 2025

Timothy John Efird, 70, of Stanfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Tim was born September 2, 1955, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to Myrtis Janet Efird and the late Everette Lane Efird.

A devoted husband, father, and son, Tim loved his family above all else. He was truly at home on the farm and along the...

James Ervin Hartsell

James Ervin Hartsell

Oct 23, 2025

James Ervin Hartsell, 90, of Midland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Ervin was born December 26, 1934 in Concord to the late Herbert Jackson Hartsell and the late Delette Black Hartsell. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Rob and Jack Hartsell; and sister, Gay Irvin.

Ervin worked for Piedmont Auto Exchange and Poe Corporation in...

Robert Harold Patton

Robert Harold Patton

Oct 22, 2025

Robert Harold Patton, 73, of Midland, passed from time to eternity on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born May 22, 1952 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Robert Junior Patton and the late Alene Patton. He was also preceded in death by his son Jeromy J. Patton.

Harold as he was known...

Robert Andrew Mabry

Robert Andrew Mabry

Oct 22, 2025

Robert Andrew Mabry, 66, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Robert was born March 1, 1959, in Albemarle to the late Clarence Haywood Mabry and the late Lois Marie Harward Mabry. He was also preceded in death by his oldest brother, Clarence Mabry.

A man of steadfast faith and tireless service, Robert lived his life anchored in his love for...

Linda Carol Parrish

Linda Carol Parrish

Oct 21, 2025

Linda Carol Parrish, 76, of Davidson, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her residence in Davidson, NC.

Ms. Parrish was born February 12, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Ralph Frye and the late Ruby Frye.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Sonny Frye and her sister Jean Glenn.

Linda was a very devoted mother to her two...

Sherrill Edwin Clark

Sherrill Edwin Clark

Oct 21, 2025

Sherrill Edwin Clark, 76, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at home.

Sherrill was born June 4, 1949, in North Carolina to the late Futrell and Autabelle Clark.

A graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Shad Hicks.

Survivors include sister, Brenda Shoe (Ronnie) of Mount Pleasant, NC,...

Cathleen Sears Watts

Cathleen Sears Watts

Oct 20, 2025

Cathleen Sears Watts, 67, entered through the gates of Heaven on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at her residence in Harrisburg, NC. She was born on August 22nd, 1958, in Colorado to the late Nancy Fogg Sears whom she cared for and loved very much.

Cathleen is survived by her husband of 28 years, Tony Watts, her sons, Kyle (Crystal) Jones, NC,...

David William Groom

David William Groom

Oct 19, 2025

Dave William Groom, 87, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Dave was born on September 23rd, 1938, in Bellaire, Ohio to Audrey Fawcett and Grace Lucille Groom.

Dave grew up in Bellaire, Ohio and graduated from Bellaire High School, The Ohio State University, where he earned degrees in both Music Performance and...

Eric Helmut Friedmann

Eric Helmut Friedmann

Oct 19, 2025

Eric Helmut Friedmann, 51, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Eric was born February 1, 1974 in Rochester, Michigan to the late Herbert Eugen Friedmann and Lisel Else Friedmann.

Survivors include his mother Lisel Friedmann; sister, Daniela Beauvais and husband Richard; brother, Andre Friedmann and wife Jennifer; niece, Gabrielle Moore and husband John,...

Dale Deray Garmon

Dale Deray Garmon

Oct 19, 2025

Dale Deray Garmon, 65, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Dale was born September 11, 1960, in North Carolina to the late Jerry Lawrence Garmon and Betty Geraldine Simpson Garmon Martin.

He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Lawrence Garmon and his sister-in-law, Tammi Dry Garmon .

Dale loved his family, vacations...

Gregory Alan Furr

Gregory Alan Furr

Oct 18, 2025

Gregory Alan Furr, 60, of Polkton, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Polkton.

Greg was born March 22, 1965, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Mary Wiley Rhodes and the late Lowery Dewitt Furr.

He was preceded in death by first wife, Maureen Furr; father, Lowery Dewitt Furr; stepfather, Ron Rhodes; and many beloved family and friends.

Survivors include wife, Sophia Wright Furr;...

Peggy Harkey Branch

Peggy Harkey Branch

Oct 17, 2025

Peggy Winnefred Harkey Branch, 86, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Peggy was born December 1, 1938, in Albemarle North Carolina to the late Floyd Adam Harkey and the late Helen Josephine Kluttz Harkey. Peggy had two younger siblings, Tommy Wayne Harkey and Denna Jo Tucker.

Peggy was a graduate of Millingport High...

Frances Crisco Smith

Frances Crisco Smith

Oct 17, 2025

Frances Crisco Smith, 78, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Frances was born July 29, 1947 in North Carolina to the late James Silas Crisco and the late Emma Mae Love Crisco. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Vernon Garry Smith.

Frances enjoyed reading and gardening. She was...

Sam J. Hopkins

Sam J. Hopkins

Oct 16, 2025

Sam J. Hopkins, 83, of Midland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1941 in Stanly County, he was the son of the late Sam Allen Hopkins and Raymell Atrea Harvell, and was lovingly raised by his grandparents. He was the father of 3 sons.

Sam is survived by his devoted wife of over 50...

Nancy Hasty Funderburk

Nancy Hasty Funderburk

Oct 13, 2025

Nancy Ruth Hasty Funderburk, 93, of Concord, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis and went home to be with her Lord.

Mrs. Funderburk was born February 14, 1932 in Mecklenburg County to the late Neil Walker Hasty and the late Julia Ruth Hasty.

She was also preceded in death by husband, James Reid Funderburk, brothers, John...

Jane Holmes Hartsell

Jane Holmes Hartsell

Oct 13, 2025

Jane Holmes Hartsell, 69, of Midland, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025.

Jane was born January 17, 1956, in Albemarle, North Carolina, to the late Robert William Holmes of Garvagh, Northern Ireland and the late Frances Burris Holmes of Albemarle. Survivors include her beloved husband of 36 years, Rick Hartsell of Midland; sisters-in-law, Nan Vuncannon (Scott) of Monroe and Susan Redden...

Janet Lunsford Crisco

Janet Lunsford Crisco

Oct 13, 2025

Janet Lunsford Crisco, of 1481 White Oak Ave., Albemarle, passed away Oct. 13, 2025.

Her funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Hartsell Funeral Home’s Lefler Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jim Yow will officiate.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. prior to the hour of service. Internment will be at Poplin’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born in...

Stanley Ray Marks, Sr.

Stanley Ray Marks, Sr.

Oct 12, 2025

Stanley Ray Marks, Sr., age 96, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, formerly of Penn Craft, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mr. Marks was born on July 29, 1929, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to the late Edwin Samuel Marks and Emma Mae Cole Marks. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois...

Linda V. Hammonds

Linda V. Hammonds

Oct 27, 2025

 Linda Hammonds, 79, of Charlotte passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at home with her loving family.

 Linda was born on June 2, 1946, in Boone, North Carolina to the late Hattie Vines. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Jo Thomas.

 Linda grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and was a graduate of Appalachian High School. Most...

Donald "Donnie" Gene Fisher

Donald "Donnie" Gene Fisher

Oct 24, 2025

  Donald “Donnie” "Don Won" Fisher, 62, of Concord , North Carolina. passed away peacefully at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on Friday, October 24, 2025. Donnie was born on June 10, 1963, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late William and Mary Frances Fisher.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Frances Fisher; and his...

Tim John Efird

Tim John Efird

Oct 24, 2025

Timothy John Efird, 70, of Stanfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Tim was born September 2, 1955, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to Myrtis Janet Efird and the late Everette Lane Efird.

A devoted husband, father, and son, Tim loved his family above all else. He was truly at home on the farm and along the...

James Ervin Hartsell

James Ervin Hartsell

Oct 23, 2025

James Ervin Hartsell, 90, of Midland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Ervin was born December 26, 1934 in Concord to the late Herbert Jackson Hartsell and the late Delette Black Hartsell. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Rob and Jack Hartsell; and sister, Gay Irvin.

Ervin worked for Piedmont Auto Exchange and Poe Corporation in...

Robert Harold Patton

Robert Harold Patton

Oct 22, 2025

Robert Harold Patton, 73, of Midland, passed from time to eternity on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born May 22, 1952 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Robert Junior Patton and the late Alene Patton. He was also preceded in death by his son Jeromy J. Patton.

Harold as he was known...

Robert Andrew Mabry

Robert Andrew Mabry

Oct 22, 2025

Robert Andrew Mabry, 66, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Robert was born March 1, 1959, in Albemarle to the late Clarence Haywood Mabry and the late Lois Marie Harward Mabry. He was also preceded in death by his oldest brother, Clarence Mabry.

A man of steadfast faith and tireless service, Robert lived his life anchored in his love for...

Linda Carol Parrish

Linda Carol Parrish

Oct 21, 2025

Linda Carol Parrish, 76, of Davidson, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her residence in Davidson, NC.

Ms. Parrish was born February 12, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Ralph Frye and the late Ruby Frye.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Sonny Frye and her sister Jean Glenn.

Linda was a very devoted mother to her two...

Sherrill Edwin Clark

Sherrill Edwin Clark

Oct 21, 2025

Sherrill Edwin Clark, 76, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at home.

Sherrill was born June 4, 1949, in North Carolina to the late Futrell and Autabelle Clark.

A graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Shad Hicks.

Survivors include sister, Brenda Shoe (Ronnie) of Mount Pleasant, NC,...

Cathleen Sears Watts

Cathleen Sears Watts

Oct 20, 2025

Cathleen Sears Watts, 67, entered through the gates of Heaven on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at her residence in Harrisburg, NC. She was born on August 22nd, 1958, in Colorado to the late Nancy Fogg Sears whom she cared for and loved very much.

Cathleen is survived by her husband of 28 years, Tony Watts, her sons, Kyle (Crystal) Jones, NC,...

David William Groom

David William Groom

Oct 19, 2025

Dave William Groom, 87, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Dave was born on September 23rd, 1938, in Bellaire, Ohio to Audrey Fawcett and Grace Lucille Groom.

Dave grew up in Bellaire, Ohio and graduated from Bellaire High School, The Ohio State University, where he earned degrees in both Music Performance and...

Eric Helmut Friedmann

Eric Helmut Friedmann

Oct 19, 2025

Eric Helmut Friedmann, 51, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Eric was born February 1, 1974 in Rochester, Michigan to the late Herbert Eugen Friedmann and Lisel Else Friedmann.

Survivors include his mother Lisel Friedmann; sister, Daniela Beauvais and husband Richard; brother, Andre Friedmann and wife Jennifer; niece, Gabrielle Moore and husband John,...

Dale Deray Garmon

Dale Deray Garmon

Oct 19, 2025

Dale Deray Garmon, 65, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Dale was born September 11, 1960, in North Carolina to the late Jerry Lawrence Garmon and Betty Geraldine Simpson Garmon Martin.

He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Lawrence Garmon and his sister-in-law, Tammi Dry Garmon .

Dale loved his family, vacations...

Gregory Alan Furr

Gregory Alan Furr

Oct 18, 2025

Gregory Alan Furr, 60, of Polkton, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Polkton.

Greg was born March 22, 1965, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Mary Wiley Rhodes and the late Lowery Dewitt Furr.

He was preceded in death by first wife, Maureen Furr; father, Lowery Dewitt Furr; stepfather, Ron Rhodes; and many beloved family and friends.

Survivors include wife, Sophia Wright Furr;...

Peggy Harkey Branch

Peggy Harkey Branch

Oct 17, 2025

Peggy Winnefred Harkey Branch, 86, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Peggy was born December 1, 1938, in Albemarle North Carolina to the late Floyd Adam Harkey and the late Helen Josephine Kluttz Harkey. Peggy had two younger siblings, Tommy Wayne Harkey and Denna Jo Tucker.

Peggy was a graduate of Millingport High...

Frances Crisco Smith

Frances Crisco Smith

Oct 17, 2025

Frances Crisco Smith, 78, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Frances was born July 29, 1947 in North Carolina to the late James Silas Crisco and the late Emma Mae Love Crisco. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Vernon Garry Smith.

Frances enjoyed reading and gardening. She was...

Sam J. Hopkins

Sam J. Hopkins

Oct 16, 2025

Sam J. Hopkins, 83, of Midland, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1941 in Stanly County, he was the son of the late Sam Allen Hopkins and Raymell Atrea Harvell, and was lovingly raised by his grandparents. He was the father of 3 sons.

Sam is survived by his devoted wife of over 50...

Nancy Hasty Funderburk

Nancy Hasty Funderburk

Oct 13, 2025

Nancy Ruth Hasty Funderburk, 93, of Concord, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis and went home to be with her Lord.

Mrs. Funderburk was born February 14, 1932 in Mecklenburg County to the late Neil Walker Hasty and the late Julia Ruth Hasty.

She was also preceded in death by husband, James Reid Funderburk, brothers, John...

Jane Holmes Hartsell

Jane Holmes Hartsell

Oct 13, 2025

Jane Holmes Hartsell, 69, of Midland, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025.

Jane was born January 17, 1956, in Albemarle, North Carolina, to the late Robert William Holmes of Garvagh, Northern Ireland and the late Frances Burris Holmes of Albemarle. Survivors include her beloved husband of 36 years, Rick Hartsell of Midland; sisters-in-law, Nan Vuncannon (Scott) of Monroe and Susan Redden...

Janet Lunsford Crisco

Janet Lunsford Crisco

Oct 13, 2025

Janet Lunsford Crisco, of 1481 White Oak Ave., Albemarle, passed away Oct. 13, 2025.

Her funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Hartsell Funeral Home’s Lefler Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jim Yow will officiate.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. prior to the hour of service. Internment will be at Poplin’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born in...

Stanley Ray Marks, Sr.

Stanley Ray Marks, Sr.

Oct 12, 2025

Stanley Ray Marks, Sr., age 96, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, formerly of Penn Craft, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mr. Marks was born on July 29, 1929, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to the late Edwin Samuel Marks and Emma Mae Cole Marks. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lois...

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