Obituaries

Jun 19, 2022

Jun 11, 2022

Irving Gregory was born September 24, 1931, in New York City to the late Fred and Susan Gregory.  He was the youngest of their three children.  He was brought up by his loving mother and his Uncle Josh and Aunt Maud Small. He departed this life on June 11, 2022, at the State Veteran’s Home in Salisbury, NC. Irving was...

Jun 11, 2022

Mr. Michael Kevin Simms Sr. a son of the late Mr. Daniel G Simms and Ms. Mary Elizabeth Thomas was born on December 15, 1951, in Alexandria, Virginia.  Mr. Simms attended the District of Columbia public school system.  He served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy.  Mr. Simms went home to be with the Lord on June...

Jun 10, 2022

Thomasene Kanipe Hogan, 85, passed away on June 10, 2022. Tommie, as her family and friends knew her, was born in Charlotte, NC, on October 13, 1936, to the late Georgia Lee Maner and Thomas Gadis Kanipe. A lifelong Charlottean, Tommie didn’t leave her beloved hometown except for some great summers spent in Myrtle Beach, SC, where she was awarded...

Jun 9, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy (Dotti) Sy, 82, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022 at Novant Health in Charlotte, NC.She was born in Suriname, South America, and spent the majority of her youth in China. As a young adult she returned to Suriname prior to immigrating to the United States where she and her husband, Johannes started their family. After her husband’s...

Jun 6, 2022

John Joseph White of Harrisburg, NC passed away on June 6, 2022 at the age of 80 years old.  John was born in Paterson, NJ on July 20, 1941 to Jack and Marie White. He graduated from  St. John’s High School in 1958. Back then, John was known for his coppery-red hair and  could be found playing ball with his...

Jun 3, 2022

John "Karlis" Lukevics, 51, passed away on June 3, 2022 after a tragic sudden illness. Born April 24, 1971, Karlis was a lifelong Derita resident, graduate from North Mecklenburg High School and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte holding a degree in Business Administration. Throughout the years, he worked for LaPointe Honda, Wilkinson and Associates, Best Buy and, currently,...

Jun 1, 2022

Nicholas Edward Geesey, 38, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on June 1, 2022.

Nick was born in DeLand FL on February 18, 1984 to Scott Edward Geesey and Wanda Kay (Lingg) Geesey of Hanover PA.

Nick is preceded in death by his grandparents Richard Lingg of DeLand FL, Lenus Geesey and Wanda G Geesey both of Gettysburg PA.

Nick is...

May 27, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Bryan Arnold, 34, passed away on May 27, 2022.

Kenny was born in Charlotte on June 10, 1987 to Michael Arnold Sr. and the late Mary Lynn Arnold.

Along with his mother, Kenny is preceded in death by  his grandparents Arthur J Arnold, Leonard and Mary Jane Corcoran.

He is survived by his father Michael Arnold Sr.,...

May 25, 2022

Lorene Mary Rider Phillips, 86, passed away on May 25, 2022.

Lorene was born on March 24, 1936 and was raised in the mountains of West Virginia and moved to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia as a young girl. The youngest of seven children, Lorene loved to read and learn at school. Some of Lorene's happiest memories were from her...

May 24, 2022

Harvey Gates Townsend, 45, of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 22nd, 2022. Harvey was born in Erie, PA on September 30, 1976 to Silas and Ann Townsend. Harvey was survived by his mother, Ann, and his cousins Nancy, Terrie Sue, and Amy and their families. A Memorial Service will be held in Erie Pennsylvania in late summer.

Donations may...

May 22, 2022

May 21, 2022

Gilberto Ponce de Leon Santana died May 21st 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer. He was born to the late Domingo Ponce de Leon and Genoveva Santana. Along with his parents, Gilberto is preceded in death by his older brother Juan (Johnny ) Ponce de Leon and his sister Vivian Ponce de Leon. In his early years Gilberto was...

May 17, 2022

Patricia Grogan Bugher, 74, of Concord, NC passed away on May 17, 2022.

Patricia was born in Reidsville, NC on November 27, 1947 to the late Earl "Pat" & Virginia Grogan.

Along with her parents Patricia is preceded in death by her husband John Britton Bugher, Jr. and her son John Britton Bugher III.

She is survived by her children...

Apr 28, 2022

Helen Shuping Lyerly, 89, of Harrisburg, NC passed away peacefully April 28, 2022

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Gertrude Shuping; her brothers, Billy Joe Shuping, and Jay Shuping.

She is survived by her sisters, Lydia Sparklin; Polly Nichols; and Ann Furr, along with her sons and daughter in laws, Michael Lyerly and Corinne Lyerly of...

Apr 24, 2022

Bobby Ray Lancaster, 84, of Concord, NC passed away on April 24, 2022.

Bob was born in Goldsboro, NC on December 2, 1937 to the late Nathan and Patience Lancaster.

He is survived by his son Kenneth Lancaster, daughter-in-law Scarlett Lancaster and sister Margaret Grady.

Bob was born the youngest of eight. Living on a farm in Wayne County, NC...

Apr 22, 2022

Elizabeth Marie Jones, 51, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home in Harrisburg, North Carolina. 

Lizzie was born in Shelby, NC on October 16, 1970 to Thomas Jones and Beth A. Pollhammer.

She is preceded in death by her father. Lizzie is survived by her mother Beth Pollhammer of Concord, NC, brother Chris Jones of Concord, NC,...

Apr 10, 2022

Joan Mullis Byrd, 86, of Concord, NC passed away on April 10, 2022.

Joan was born in Charlotte, NC on September 23, 1935 to the late Sam and Annabell Mullis. 

Along with her parents Joan is preceded in death by her husband Skip Byrd and son Tripp Byrd.

She is survived by her son  Don Byrd (Andrea), daughters Karen Abercrombie...

Apr 7, 2022

Glenna Bell Cowherd, 94, died on April 7, 2022 at Asbury Care Center of Aldersgate in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Mrs. Cowherd was born October 12, 1927 to Richard and Helen Bell of Cranston Rhode Island. She graduated from East Cranston High School and earned her BS degree in Nursing from State College of Rhode Island. After graduation, she was employed...

Apr 4, 2022

Michael J. Piatak, 67, of Concord, NC passed away on April 4, 2022.

Michael was born in Bridgeport, CT on June 13, 1954 to the late Michael and Mariana Piatak.

Along with his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Susan Piatak.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Walsh Piatak; son, Michael M. Piatak; and daughter, Emily...