Obituaries

Aug 2, 2021

Rondo Micajah McIntosh IV, age 50 of Concord, NC, was welcomed into the presence of his Savior on August 2, 2021 after a heroic battle with cancer. The Lord graciously granted him 7 ½ more years with his loving family after diagnosis. Rondo was born in Richmond, Virginia on May 13, 1971 to Rondo and Carolyn McIntosh. 

Rondo attended Charlotte...

Jul 29, 2021

Daniel Allen Conner, 67, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 29, 2021.

Daniel was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on December 23, 1953 to Anna Golden.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Conner; son, Maclain and Melanie Lobdell of Austin, TX; daughter, Danielle and Rick Ellington; five grandchildren, Emily, Alex, Nathan, Conner, and Caroline.

In lieu of flowers, please...

Jul 28, 2021

Ellen Moore Kearns passed peacefully Wednesday 29, 2021 at her home after a long battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Robert Gray Kearns and her two children, Janie K. Pless of Concord and Jeffrey G. Kearns of Charlotte.  Also loving Nana to granddaughter, Brooke Abuoelezz and husband Ahmed of Cornelius and grandson Dalton Pless...

Jul 28, 2021

Grover Cleveland Monk, Jr., 85, of Concord, NC passed away on July 28, 2021. He was born in Binghamton, NY on September 20, 1935 to the late Grover Cleveland Monk, Sr. and Emma Monk.

Along with his parents, Grover is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Hawkins) Monk; sister, Ida Monk Baker(George); sister, Ruth Monk Blank(Ronald); sister,  Marie Monk...

Jul 27, 2021

James Weldon Miller, 77, passed away on July 27, 2021 at his home in Charlotte, NC.

James Miller was born in Iredell County, NC on April 23, 1944 to the late T.L. Nixon and Ada Maddox. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by one sister Mary Roseboro, three brothers Willie (Linda) Maddox, Freedie (Marshell) Maddox, Eugene (Brenda)...

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Jul 16, 2021

Eloise Bass Williams, 85, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 16, 2021.

Eloise was born in Peachland, NC on March 20, 1936 to the late Samuel Wilson Bass and Gertrude High Bass .

Along with her parents, Eloise is preceded in death by husband Benjamin Franklin Williams.

She is survived by her daughter, Colette Williams (Gil) Graham of Charlotte, NC; sons...

Jul 9, 2021

Harmel Keshawn Shuler, 45, of New York, NY passed away on July 9, 2021. 

Harmel was born in Harlem, NY on April 5, 1976 to the late Temple Garlick and Cynthia Shuler.

Along with his parents Harmel is preceded in death by his grandparents.

He is survived by his  stepfather Darryl Downes, siblings Damon Garlick  (Kieauntae Swain), Temple Garlick (Nikkie), Charmalynne...

Jun 27, 2021

Jun 25, 2021

Mary Jo Wager, 76, of Concord went to heaven on Friday, June 25, 2021.

Mary was born on March 7, 1945 in Armstrong, Pennsylvania to the late Edward Davis and Alma Mae Davis

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wager; daughter, Candy Renfro; and two grandsons.

She previously worked at Chuck's Grill for...

Jun 18, 2021

Rev. Jack Donald Monette, 83, of Concord, NC passed away at his home on June 18, 2021.

Jack was born on August 14, 1937 to the late Elbert A. Monette and Jeanne Pettigrew.

Along with his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his wife Judy Monette, his stepfather Luther Pettigrew and great grandson Axel.

He is survived by his...

Jun 12, 2021

On Saturday, June 12th at 9:15 am, there was a celebration in Heaven as Lynette F. Biggers was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.  She is survived by her children, Katheryne Coble, Angela Biggers, John Biggers, and her grandson, Sam Coble.  She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Brad Hargett, sister-in-law, Regina...

Jun 11, 2021

Hessley James Hempstead II,49, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on June 11, 2021.

Hessley was born in Detroit, MI on January 29, 1972 to the late Hessley J. Hempstead and Jacqueline Delores Hempstead.

Along with his parents, Hessley is preceded in death by Ruth L. Green and Carl G. Green.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, two...

Jun 9, 2021

Ms. Monique Patrice Holt was born October 7, 1970, in Winston-Salem, NC.  Her parents were the late Alfred W. Holt and Betty L. Witherspoon.  She quietly slipped away to her eternal home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Hospice of Cabarrus County in Kannapolis, NC following an extended period of illness.

Prior to her extended stay in Accordius Health facility,...

Jun 4, 2021

Melody Nicole Galagan Shaver, 37, of Davidson, NC left this life to spend eternity with The Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021.

Melody was born September 23, 1983, in Charlotte, NC to Gregory Steven Galagan and Pamela Irene Poe Galagan.  After graduating from Northwest Cabarrus High School, Melody worked at several Great Clips locations, eventually managing the shop at Renaissance...

Jun 1, 2021

Randy Scott Rimland, 69, passed while under the care of Hospice at The Levine-Dickson House, Huntersville, after a long battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife of 40 years, Melodee Fortner Rimland; his son, Rom Rimland, his daughters, Taryn Rimland-Cabot, her husband, Ted Cabot, and Dr. Casey Rimland-Cohen. M.D. Ph.D., and her husband, Aaron Cohen. 

He was born December 20,...

May 26, 2021

Mrs. Phyllis Parker Martin 62 of Harrisburg NC left this earthly realm after a long battle with COPD on May 26, 2021 . She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving  family.

 She is preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and brothers.

It would be wrong to say that Phyllis lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how...

May 25, 2021

LaDonna Maddox Westerfield-Snow,77, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on May 25, 2021 surrounded by her loving family to the very end.

LaDonna was born in Magee, MS on May 13, 1944 to the late Paul Rudolph Maddox and Mary Ellis Floyd Maddox.

Along with her parents, LaDonna is preceded in death by her brother Paul Rudolph Maddox, Jr.

She...