Obituaries

Jan 25, 2021

Vickie Griffin of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on Jan 25, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 22, 2021

Shelia Grace Michael, 72, of Harrisburg, formerly of Marmet, WV, gained a change of residence on January 22, 2021, and moved on to join the love of her life, Franklin (Frankie), who preceded her in death on November 6, 2018, and to forever live with her Heavenly Father.

She was born June 29, 1948 to the late Howard and Helen...

Jan 16, 2021

Jean Marie Baskette passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years on January 16, 2021 at home in Concord, NC.

Jean was born to the late Robert and Alline Miller in Kentucky in 1934. She had one older brother, Robert William Miller, and half-sister, Mickey Sue Buckner of Mount Dora, FL. Jean graduated from Roosevelt High School in Chicago....

Jan 15, 2021

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Carol Duncan Hardin passed away unexpectedly on the morning of January 15, 2021, at her home in Kannapolis, North Carolina. She was 84 years of age.

Carol, known affectionately to some as “Char,” adored her family, cared deeply for her community, and gave of herself generously. She relished being in everyday contact with her...

Jan 12, 2021

Violet Howard Vanschuyver, 77, of Harrisburg, NC went to be with the LORD on January 12, 2021.

Violet was born on October 21, 1943 to the late John and Nellie London in Charlotte, NC.

She was a loving and creative mother.  She wrote many of the poems at one time; and even a prize for her poetry. Her prize was for...

Jan 12, 2021

Floyd “Chip” W. Oplinger, Jr, 72, of Harrisburg, NC passed away January 12, 2021 at home.  Chip was born in Ithaca, NY and was the son of the late Floyd & Beatrice Ellis Oplinger. After owning and operating a service station & wrecker service, he went on to retire from the United Parcel Service .and moved to the Charlotte, NC...

Jan 9, 2021

JoAnn Bowers, age 84, of Lake City, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 9, 2021. JoAnn was born on July 12, 1936 in Charlotte, NC to her late parents, Walter Paul and Bessie Kyaw.  She met the love of her life, her late husband, Reid Bowers, as a teenager, and they quickly...

Jan 1, 2021

Michael Bartlett of Locust, North Carolina passed away on Jan 1, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 25, 2020

Dec 24, 2020

​Julio “July” Palazuelos  passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2020 at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital.

Julio was born June 19, 1984, at the Harbor UCLA Hospital in Torrance California. Over the course of the next 10 years, he lived in Wilmington as well as Long Beach California. In 1995, Julio moved to Puerto Rico with his Mother Jacqueline, and Father Julio...

Dec 16, 2020

John Howard Salisbury, 83, of East Syracuse, NY passed away on December 16, 2020.

John was born in Malone, NY on May 28, 1937 to the late William Salisbury and Eva Salisbury (Fayette).

Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Salisbury and son Scott Salisbury.

He is survived by his daughter Kimberley Citriniti (Paul),...

Dec 9, 2020

Gwynne Williams, 73, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on December 9, 2020. 

Gwynne was born in Wrexham North Wales on March 17, 1947 to the late Glyn and Betty Williams.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Williams, daughters Megan Williams McNutt and Sian Williams Magee; grandsons Clai, William and Finn; and sister Irene Blythen.

Gwynne grew up in North Wales...

Nov 28, 2020

Levelle D. Mitchell passed on Saturday, November 28, 202o in Concord, NC. He was born in Morristown, NJ on November 20, 1986 to Tracy Mitchell and Keith Christian. Levelle grew up in Morristown, NJ where he attended public schools and later attended North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. It was at North Carolina A&T in 2005 where he...

Nov 27, 2020

Nov 8, 2020

Edda Acacia Blanco Sosa, 83, passed away at her home in Pineville, NC on Sunday, November 8, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 4, 1937 in Tacuarembo, Uruguay, South America to the late Placido and Elma Blanco.

In addition to her parents, Edda was preceded in death by brothers Omar, Jose, Roberto, Juan, Carlos, sisters Selva...

Oct 31, 2020

Nikki Hale, 52, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on October 31, 2020 following her fight against Pancreatic Cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Dean Hale; her daughter, Megan Hale; her son, Drew Hale; her siblings, Shari Pritchard, Don Belch, and David Belch; and many other close friends and family members.

Nikki was born in Charlotte, NC on September...

Oct 9, 2020

Marsha Louise Cooper transitioned Friday October 9, 2020, at home with her children in Concord.  She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s several years ago and succumbed to this disease. She was predeceased by parents, William E. Drake and Grace Drake and her daughter, April Lorraine Cooper.

She leaves her longtime companion of 22 years, Mr. Samuel Crenshaw.  She was married to...

Sep 28, 2020

Sandra "Sandy" Marie Schroll of Concord, NC died September 28th, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Sandy was born March 29th, 1955 in Effingham, IL the daughter of Florence "Flossy" and Raymond "Ham" Buening. She attended Teutopolis Grade School and High School and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Science (Biology) from Eastern Illinois University. Sandy married Ronald E Schroll on December 6th, 1980. She...

Sep 23, 2020

Sep 22, 2020

Raymond Dean Sloan , 84, died Tuesday September 22, 2020 at his home.

Raymond was born in Perry, OK to the late William Sloan and Marie Mellies Sloan. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Snyder Paper Corporation. Raymond was an avid Team Roper and loved all things outdoors. He was a...