Obituaries

Jul 1, 2020

Nora Lee Bethea, 86, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She leaves behind her husband of 66 years, John Mitchell Bethea Sr; 8 sons, John Mitchell Bethea Jr., Paul Lawrence Bethea, James Dallas Bethea, Stanley Bethea, Iman Abdul Shaheed Bethea, Min. Garrett Frederick Bethea, Reginald Lamonte Bethea, Michael Anthony Bethea; and 4 daughters, Pennie Bethea-Pavic, Dr....

Jun 24, 2020

Nicolette Wagoner, 64, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on June 24, 2020. She was born on March 20, 1956 to the late Nicholas and Margaret Vlogeanitis in Bronx, NY.

Nicolette was known as "Nikki" to her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, together over 13 years, Donald E. Wagoner.

Out of an abundance of caution for...

Jun 17, 2020

If there is one word that defined Sherry Nied it would be LOVE.  She loved her family, friends, co-workers and God and was beloved by those she touched.

Sheryl (Sherry) Ann Nied (McReynolds), age 62 from Concord, North Carolina died peacefully on June 17, 2020 after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Sherry was born in Grand Haven Michigan...

Jun 11, 2020

Susan Moody Gurley, 87, of Norwood, NC passed away on June 11, 2020.

Susan was born on December 10, 1932 to the late Otis and Mary Moody in Walling, TN.

Along with her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her grandson James Scott Ozier and her sister Kathryn (Cash) Frank.

She is survived by her children Doug Gurley (Amy),...

Jun 2, 2020

Denise Sharpe Rogers, 62, of Kannapolis, NC passed away on June 2, 2020.

Denise was born in Boston, MA on November 4, 1957 to the late Michael and Joanne Sharpe.

Along with her parents, Denise is preceded in death by her husband Tommy Swink.

She is survived by her children Jessica Corriveau of Concord, NC, JoAnna Rogers of Taunton, MA and...

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May 16, 2020

Hugh Dixon White Jr died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the age of 90 in Harrisburg, NC where he was living with his son and family. He is survived by his children Lisa Rand (Pinehurst, TX), Alison Rein and husband Dennis (Lafayette, CA), and Russell White and wife Chandra (Harrisburg, NC) along with his grandchildren Morgan Rand, Haley Pittman,...

May 16, 2020

Simeón Lantigua Reyes of Concord, North Carolina passed away on May 16, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 9, 2020

Gordon Simmons, 64, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on May 9, 2020. He was born in Houston, TX on August 17, 1955 to Steve Simmons and Lucy Cooper Simmons.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Simmons; sisters Gail Simmons Borden and Sue Phelps; and brother, Larry Simmons.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Purple...

Apr 26, 2020

Michael Scott Jenkins, age 40,  passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26th. Michael is survived by his wife Selena Elaine Jenkins, his daughter Angelina Sadie Jenkins, his older brother Steve Jenkins and Steve’s girlfriend Rocio Riveria, his younger brother Jerry Jenkins and sister-in-law Amanda Jenkins, his nephew Logan Walker Jenkins, niece Payton Olivia Jenkins, niece Kendall Grace Jenkins, and his...

Apr 25, 2020

Margaret Wilson Robertson, 93, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, of natural causes. She was born in Urbana, Illinois, on February 15, 1927, to the late Keith R. Wilson and Wilma Creek Purcell.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Robertson, stepmother Mabel E. Wilson, sister Ruth Hill,...

Apr 16, 2020

Paula Eileen Solitto nee Cartwright, 59, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on April 16, 2020 at her home. 

Paula was born in Dover, Delaware on May 15, 1960 to William D and Charlene Cartwright.

She is preceded in death by her siblings John Steven Cartwright, James Leonard Cartwright, and Shelly Johnson.

Paula  is survived by her parents, her husband Carmello...

Apr 15, 2020

Julies H.E. “Jay” Ritch, Jr., 63 of Charlotte passed away on April 15, 2020. Born March 5, 1957 to Julies “Duke” and Linda Ritch, the oldest of 4 children. He attended Garinger High School in Charlotte. A rebel at heart and a jack of all trades. He took on his father’s love of painting early on and mastered the art...

Apr 11, 2020

Margaret Petty of Concord, North Carolina passed away on April 11, 2020.

Margaret was born in Union county, NC on February 22, 1930 to the late Thomas and Mary Ethel Helms.

Along with her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Howard Petty, brothers Jimmy Helms, Lewis Helms, William (Bill) Helms, Jerry Helms, and JM Helms and sisters...

Apr 11, 2020

Janice Whitley Fitzgerald, 71, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 after a brief but ferocious battle with the COVID-19 virus. After surviving several heart attacks and kicking and screaming through years of declining health, Jesus came and tossed his hard-headed child over his shoulder and took her home for Easter. Glory!  

Born and raised in Johnston County, Ms. Fitzgerald was...

Apr 10, 2020

Kathy Ferrand of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away on Apr 10, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 1, 2020

Raymond Drye of Salisbury, North Carolina passed away on Apr 1, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 13, 2020

Charles Milton Miller, Jr., 76, of Greensboro, NC passed away peacefully on March 13, 2020 at Beacon Place Hospice Care, with his wife by his side. He was born to the late Charles, Sr. and Virgie Miller on October 3, 1943 in Greensboro, NC.

Along with his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Elaine Miller. He...

Mar 7, 2020

Pamela Diane Handford Chastain Jariel  Stevens NesbitPamela Chastain “Gypsy Queen” of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on March 7, 2020, at the age of 60.

She was born to parents Sgt. Bobby Chastain and Billie “Nefertiti”Simmerson  in Charlotte.

Pamela is survived by her brother Jimmy Chastain, her husband Jeff Nesbit, and her children, Danielle Handford (Carlton), Michelle Handford (Leo), Allen Handford,...