Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Mark Avery Harrington, 59, passed away on February 7, 2021.

Mark was born on May 16, 1961 to the late Kenneth Harrington and Mary Ruth Hicks in Iredell County, NC.

He is survived by his wife Robin Harrington, son Kenneth Harrington, daughter Amy Deweese, grandchildren and mother-in-law Amy Ruth Adams.

Mark served his country as a member of the United States Army....

Feb 6, 2021

“Father into your hands I commend my spirit ……..” LUKE 24:36

Jesus has promised a welcome above, with shouts of rejoicing, for those that we love…..and though we feel sad now, in time we will all be together with Jesus in eternity.”

Susie Mae Pinckney Taylor, was born on January 28, 1933, to Marion Pinckney and Elizabeth Singleton. She spent...

Feb 6, 2021

Sandra R. Kepley,67, of Midland, North Carolina passed away on February  6, 2021. 

Sandra was born on October 24, 1953 to the late Vernon Ross and Doris Hope Carter.

She is survived by her husband Herman Kepley, three daughters Shasta Collins, Patricia Eudy, and Candace Eudy, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, two sisters and two brothers.

Sandra worked as a...

Feb 5, 2021

Jan 31, 2021

Shirley Ann Flannery, 74, of Concord, NC passed away on January 31, 2021.

Shirley was born in Danville, VA on September 5, 1946 to the late Howard L. McLeoud and Eva Lee Allen.

She is survived by her husband Thomas Flannery, two sons Shawn Flannery (Stephanie) and Brian Flannery (Heather), and seven grandchildren Zachery, Kyle, Matthew, Ethan, Emily, Abigail, and...

Jan 30, 2021

Melinda Williams Bowie, 47, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on January 30, 2021.

Melinda was born in Alexandria, VA on November 15, 1973 to Russell Williams and Linda Kangas.

She is preceded in death by her mother Linda Kangas.

She is survived by her husband Bishop Bowie, daughter Anna Bowie, brother Jeremy Williams, father Russell Williams, and adopted mother Doris...

Jan 26, 2021

Elisa Nostro Hoffmann, 51, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She passed at her home peacefully surrounded by her husband and children after a nine year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Elisa was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 11, 1969 to the late Nicholas Nostro Sr and Phyllis Mambrino Nostro.

She leaves behind her husband of 28 years, George Hoffmann,...

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...