Obituaries

Dec 22, 2019

Hazel Little Drye, 82. Our beloved Mother passed away on December 22, 2019 at Five Oaks Rehab in Concord, NC.

Hazel was born on July 6, 1937, in Concord, NC to the late Hubert and Lucille Little.

She is survived by her devoted daughter Melissa Drye and her grandchildren.  Hazel was a people person who never met a stranger. Her...

Dec 22, 2019

Judy Lee Gabel Popielarz, 72, away on December 23, 2019 at her home in Concord, NC.

Judy was born on August 8, 1947 in Gowanda, NY to the late Chester Gabel and Mary Wojcieszyn Gabel.

Along with her parents, Judy is preceded in death by Clement Popielarz, husband, James Gabel, brother and Heidi Popielarz, granddaughter.

She is survived by daughters...

Dec 19, 2019

Thomas Wray Dance, 63, of Concord, NC passed away on December 19, 2019.

Tom was born in Richmond, VA on September 11, 1956 to Barbara Dance and the late Thomas E. Dance.

Along with his father, Tom is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Dance. He is survived by his son Steven Dance, mother Barbara Dance, brother Jerry Dance...

Dec 12, 2019

Zhuguang Yang of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on Dec 12, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 12, 2019

Harley Damon Friday, 38, passed away at his home in Dallas, North Carolina on Sunday, December 12, 2019.

Harley is survived by his mother, Sherwin "Kim" Watts of Gastonia, NC; great aunt, Billy Nantz; uncle, Major Cornwell; aunt Cynthia Cornwell; cousins, Ditra Cornwell, Dalilah Cornwell, Dylan Cornwell, Alex Cornwell, Jennifer Cornwell, Malorie Cornwell and Brandon Cornwell.  Harley is preceded in death...

Dec 4, 2019

Dennis Michael "Gooch" Jarrell, 66, passed away surrounded by his family on December 4, 2019 at his home in Charlotte, NC after battling Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

He was born on April 16, 1953 at Good Hope Hospital in Erwin, NC to the late Paul and Marjorie Dixon Jarrell. He was a son, father, brother, uncle, and dear friend.

Gooch is...

Nov 23, 2019

Arthur Pearson Dudney, 78, of Charlotte, NC passed away on November 23, 2019 at Novant Medical Center in Matthews, NC.

Arthur was born on June 12, 1941 to the late Alton Percy and Maggie Dudney in Fair Bluff, NC.

Along with his parents Arthur is preceded in death by brothers Horace, Alton and Earl Dudney.

He is survived by his...

Nov 22, 2019

Nov 20, 2019

Robert Turgeon, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home on November 20, 2019. Bob was born in New Britain, CT to Joan Turgeon and the late Earl Turgeon. 

He was preceded in death by his sister Lenore Turgeon and father-in-law Joe Santoro.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nella Turgeon, sons Jimmy Turgeon and daughter-in-law Amanda...

Nov 13, 2019

David Preston Brooks, 46, of Mount Holly, North Carolina, passed away on November 13, 2019 at his home.  

David had a heart of gold.  He would give the shirt off his back for anyone in need.  He never knew a stranger.  David has been a fireman for 28 years, it was his passion and calling.  He liked to spend his spare time camping...

Nov 7, 2019

Nov 2, 2019

Jolene "Jo" Baker, of Charlotte, NC went to heaven on November 2, 2019. Jolene was born on March 14, 1939 in Bakersville, NC to Carl and Faye Buchanan. 

Jolene was a retired banker, having worked for Wachovia Bank for over 25 years. She attended Newell Baptist Church for many years where she was very active, she loved serving the Lord and...

Nov 2, 2019

Rebecca Diane Weaver, 68, passed away on November 2, 2019 at Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

She was born on November 12, 1950 in Clover, SC. She leaves behind her children, grandchildren and friends to mourn her loss.

Oct 29, 2019

Oct 23, 2019

Gus Clyde McKinney, 87, passed away in Concord on October 23, 2019.

Husband. Father. Grandfather. Brother. Veteran. Friend.

Gus was born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina on May 29, 1932 to the late Glenn and Cora McKinney. Along with his parents, Gus was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Patricia McKinney.  He is survived by his...

Oct 23, 2019

Sylvia Wages Henry, 66, passed away on October 23, 2019 at Novant  Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Sylvia was born in 1953 in Union, SC.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Charles Henry. She was a sweet person. Prior to her illness, she enjoyed being outdoors fishing, riding motorcycles, and skiing. She was a wonderful wife and...

Oct 19, 2019

Thomas Craig Hutchings, 61, passed away October 19, 2019.

Tom was born on February 14, 1958 to the late Robert and Marylou Hutchings in Binghamton, NY.

Tom is survived by his son Gabriel Hutchings, siblings Bob Hutchings (Carole), Gary Hutchings (Denise), Johanna Kephart (Chuck), Mary Beth Dunlap (Don), John Hutchings (Colleen), Marty Hutchings (Sue), and his cat Pita. Tom worked...

Oct 18, 2019

James Lawrence Boone, Jr., 67, of Charlotte, NC passed away on October 18, 2019.

Larry was born in Raleigh, NC on November 28, 1951 to Dorcas Boone and the late James L. Boone.

Along with his father, Larry is preceded in death by his beloved wife Kay Boone.

He is survived by his mother, Dorcas A. Boone, and three sisters,...

Oct 15, 2019

Caleb Dean Vance, 31, of Salisbury, North Carolina passed away on October 15, 2019. 

Caleb was born on September 8, 1988 to Sherry Crowell in Concord, NC.

He is survived by his mother Sherry Crowell (Terry), sister Rebekah Bagley, grandparents Dennis and Jeannie Vance and Rose Bagley of Kent, WA, uncle, Darren Vance (Denise), special cousin Benjamin Vance, best friend ...

Oct 13, 2019

David Bruce Garner was born on June 10, 1946, to the late Obea Kate and Lee Edward Garner in Maryville, Tennessee. He made his transition on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Dave attened and graduated from high school in Alcoa, Tennessee. He went on to serve in the Army. He later advanced his education with numerous College and Technical courses. He...