Obituaries

Jul 28, 2020

Barbara Drake Jenkins went to her Heavenly home Tuesday evening July 28, 2020.

Barbara was born April 5, 1941 to the late Thurman C Drake and Elgie Brooks Drake. She was also preceeded in death by her husband of 54 years Silas Kenneth Jenkins and brothers Keith, Charles and Jerry Drake.

Barbara worked for government services in Washington, DC until...

Jul 22, 2020

Donald “Don” Richard Watt, 83, of Harrisburg, NC, went to be with his heavenly family on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Don leaves behind his loving wife of 22 years, Rebecca Verrier-Watt.  Since he did not distinguish between his biological children, step-children, in-laws, etc., this obituary will...

Jul 18, 2020

Jul 18, 2020

Johnny Mitchell Bethea Sr, went home to the Lord on Saturday July 18, he leaves to mourn eight sons, Johnny Mitchell Bethea Jr. (Valarie), Paul Lawrence Bethea (Irish), James Dallas Bethea, Stanley Bethea (Mariam), Imam. Abdul Shaheed Bethea (Khadijah), Minister Garrett Frederick Bethea (Jackie), Reginald Lamont Bethea (Belaney), Michael Anthony Bethea (Disheila), and four daughters, Pennie Bethea-Pavic (Goran), Dr. Karoline...

Jul 17, 2020

Miria Cabrera, 82, of Concord, NC passed away on July 17, 2020.

Miria was born in Melena De Cruz, Havana Cuba on April 17, 1938 to the late Uvalde and Eugina Baez Fernandez.

She is survived by her daughter Miriam Esther Cabrera, son-in-law Stanley Bethea, son John Michael Cabrera, daughter-in-law Beatrice, son Moses Gabriel Cabrera, daughter-in-law Lourdes, grandchildren Hector, Aleshia,...

Jul 14, 2020

Sandra (Sandy) McClish Wyrick, 80 years young, passed away peacefully at her home on July 14, 2020. She was born January 1940 in Hannibal, Missouri to Irvin and Lois McClish. She married Ronald Tracy Wyrick in September of 1958, who preceded her in death in March of 1994.

Sandy loved to work and serve others. She retired from Wray Ward...

Jul 2, 2020

David J. McManus Sr., 82 of Concord, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2nd, 2020.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Doris McManus; his brothers; Joey, Matthew, Jerry and Don McManus and his sisters, Marcella Fiorelli and Sharon Mang.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia; children David J. McManus Jr. (Nancy), Mitch McManus,...

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...

May 22, 2020

May 18, 2020

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...