Obituaries

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...

May 19, 2021

Ms. Lisa Bowman Rush , 61, passed into the more immediate presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Lisa was born to Mr. Oscar Newell Bowman and Ima Jean (Clodfelter) Bowman on September 27, 1959 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She was a graduate of Parkland High School, Class of 1977, and attended the...

Apr 29, 2021

Raymond Allen Moore, age 60 of Concord, North Carolina left this world peacefully in his home on April 29, 2021 surrounded by his wife and two sons. Ray was born on February 13, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois and was preceded in death by his mother Adrienne Freitas, and his father Allen Ray Moore. 

Ray shared a love of many interests...

Apr 18, 2021

Ashley Brooke Sciranko, 34, of Concord, NC passed away on April 18, 2021.

Ashley was born in Washington, DC on February 2, 1987 to Robert and Sandi Sciranko.

She is preceded in death by her mother Sandi Sciranko.  Ashley is survived by her father Robert Sciranko and brother Drew Sciranko.

Ashley was considered by most to have special needs but...

Apr 17, 2021

On Saturday, April 17, at 5:47pm there was a celebration in heaven as Linda Darlene Freeman Cranford was welcomed home. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born in Concord, the daughter of Dan and Mary Freeman. She was a 1965 graduate of Winecoff High School. She earned her RN at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (now Atrium Health...

Apr 15, 2021

Leroy Richardson, Jr., 80, passed away on April 15, 2021  in Charlotte, NC.

Leroy was born on December 30, 1940 in Wadesboro, NC.

Leroy was born and raised in North Carolina, he moved to Maryland for 50 years. He worked for 20 years at the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission before eventually settling back in the Charlotte area prior to death. Leroy...

Apr 12, 2021

Apr 12, 2021

Mr. Gary Gene Clark, 69, of Huntersville, NC passed away on Monday April 12, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center-Main, after a valiant 9 month battle with Aggressive High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the esophagus.

Mr. Clark was born October 10, 1951 in Mooresville, NC to the late Edgar T. and Beulah Lunsford Clark. He attended Camden Military Academy...

Apr 12, 2021

Johnathon Blake Davis a beloved son of John and Carol Davis departed this life on April 12, 2021. Johnathon was a friend to many and devoted member of his church, Bellefonte Presbyterian. There he served in the church choir and on the Board of Trustee. Blake was a talented young man. He enjoyed producing music and art. Blake lived a...

Apr 11, 2021

Michael Ray Nimmo, 60, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on April 11, 2021.

Mike was born in Miami County Indiana on May 21, 1960.

He is survived by his parents Edward and Bonnie Nimmo of Concord, Terri Nimmo their children David Nimmo and Matthew Nimmo, both of Greensboro, NC and Kati Gollotto (Vincent) of Raleigh, NC, brother Mark Nimmo ( Nancy) of Medina, OH,...

Apr 7, 2021

A sweet person left the world last week. Carl Gandel, 64, of Charlotte, NC, died on April 7, 2021 after fighting COVID for two months. He is survived by the loves of his life, daughters Jazzmary Gandel (Miguel Rodriguez) of Aventura, Florida, and Nicolh (Matt) Lieberman of Sunshine Coast, Australia. He also leaves behind his beloved sister Priscilla, niece Ava, and...

Mar 27, 2021

Mary "Irene" Geiger, 82, of Concord, NC passed away on March 27, 2021.

Irene was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Eugene and Gertrude Griemsmann.

Along with her parents Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Geiger and son Robert J. Geiger, Jr.

She is survived by her children Thomas Geiger (Raleigh), Jackie Edwards (Dan) of...

Mar 25, 2021

Verna A. Smith, 81, was born on January 24, 1940 in Tegucigalpa Honduras, to the late Florence and Joseph Duhaney-Jordan. Verna departed this life on March 25, 2021 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Verna received her early education in Belize and her nursing degree in Brooklyn, NY. Verna worked at Mamonnadies Hospital caring for patients in the hospice...

Mar 21, 2021

Theresa Marie Tsistinas went to her heavenly home on March 21, 2021 after living with cancer for the last 14 months.

 

Theresa was born in Queens, NY on July 17, 1957.

 

She leaves behind her loving husband of 44 years, Nicholas Tsistinas, her daughters Lauren Keeney (Ben) and Kristen (Graham) Siebring, sweet grandson Cillian Keeney, sisters Diana Lerch...

Mar 18, 2021

Mary McInturff, 83, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on March 18, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Mary was born on July 24, 1937 to the late John and Clara Kibler in Erie County, NY.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory sons Timothy Scott McInturff and Patrick Michael McInturff. Mary was a loving mother and friend...

Mar 12, 2021

Mar 3, 2021

Axxel Creed Grindstaff, 3 months old, of Salisbury, NC , went home to be with Jesus on March 3, 2021. He was born on December 1, 2020  to Wesley and Karen Grindstaff. He is survived loving parents Karen & Wesley Grindstaff, his grandparents Danny Price & Teresa Davis , Vicky Davis Samples & Dirk Samples, and  Doug and Sara Grindstaff,  brothers Breyden, Hunter...

Feb 23, 2021

Gloria Jennings Bellamy, 78, transitioned to Heaven on February 23, 2021.

Gloria was a very loving and giving person. She touched many lives with her faith and strength. Gloria was like a rare and precious pearl and will be greatly missed and cherished.

Her Homegoing Ceremony will be Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11AM at Faith Soliders Word Ministries (857 Eastway...

Feb 7, 2021

Connie Elaine Barringer Love, 51, passed away on February 7, 2021 at her home in Concord, NC.

Connie was born on May 13, 1969 to Alfred and Shirley Barringer.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years Billy Love, sons Jonathan Love (Erica) and Jesse Love (Courtney) and sister Robin Kee (Steve Barton).

Connie was known as a momma...