Obituaries

Mar 13, 2019

Rev. Gary L. Pinkley went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2019 at the age of 74. Gary was married to the love of his life, Karen Rowe Pinkley, for 54 years.  He is survived by Karen and their two daughters Charlotte and Janet and his brother Melvin Pinkley.

Gary was born in St. Louis, Missouri but...

Mar 8, 2019

Nan Vogler Hartman, 93, passed away on March 8, 2019 at PruittHealth-Town Center in Harrisburg, NC after a period of declining health.  Ms. Hartman was born on January 6, 1926 to the late Maurice and Luna Hartman in Advance, NC.  She was also preceded in death by her three brothers and a sister.

After graduating from High Point University, Nan...

Mar 5, 2019

Lorraine Wetzel, 87, passed away on March 5, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate. She was born on July 7, 1931 to the late Thomas and Annetta Hodgson.

Remembrances will be held privately by the family.

Feb 28, 2019

Kay Elizabeth Nord Lurie born October 30, 1930 went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2019.  The only child of Finn Nord and Ruth Walthinsen, she was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Arnold David Lurie and is survived by her four children, Ruth Lurie Silsby of Albemarle, NC; Dr Scott...

Feb 26, 2019

Mary Hampel, 72, passed away on February 26, 2019 at her home in Harrisburg, NC.

She was born February 14, 1947 in Ohio to the late Robert and Martha Jean Pease.

Along with her parents, Mary is preceded in death by one son.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard Hampel; son, Bill Hampel; and Peter Hampel.

Mary...

Feb 13, 2019

Richard Lamar Pittman, Jr, 40, of Charlotte,NC  passed away on February 13, 2019. 

Richard was born in Gainesville, FL on June 4, 1978 to Richard Lamar Pittman Sr. and the late Barbara Kay Justice.

He is survived by his father, sister Sara Pittman Helms of Indian Trail, NC,  as well as his niece and nephew, Kiersten and Cooper.

As a result of...

Feb 10, 2019

Feb 2, 2019

William Henry Moore, 94, passed away at his home in Concord on February 2, 2019. He was born on June 2, 1924 to the late George C. Moore and Naomi Holland Moore in Hillsboro, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Moore; son, George (Paula) Moore; daughter, Barbara Estep; and grandchildren, Kara (Keith) Hernandez and Zoe Moore.

Services...

Feb 2, 2019

Carol Dorton Selvey went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2019, after a 36 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born August 14, 1941 in Charlotte NC. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Richard, daughter Leigh Walters (Brian), son Cameron Selvey (Dena), and four grandchildren: Cory Walters, Jacob Selvey, Jessie Walters and...

Jan 30, 2019

Jan Davis, 57, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2019 at her home, after a six month battle with leukemia, surrounded by her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Billy Davis, and their two sons, Matthew Allan Davis and Jacob Tyler(Savannah) Davis; brother, Jeff (Mitzi)Wallace of Atlanta, GA; nephew Timothy Wallace of Atlanta, GA;...

Jan 23, 2019

Patricia Dean McKinney, 82, passed away in her Concord home on January 23, 2019.

Patricia was born in Brevard, North Carolina on November 11th, 1936 to the late Algae and Olive Wilson. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Gus McKinney, brother Neil Wilson and his wife Francis, son Steve McKinney and wife Christy, and their children Sydney...

Jan 22, 2019

Terrill (Terri) Hawkins, nee Price, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 after a 3 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. 

Terri was born October 18, 1949 in Akron, Ohio.  She attended Barberton High School and the University of Akron where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.

She is survived by her husband of 47...

Jan 18, 2019

Sylvia Lane McCall Jordan passed away January 18, 2019, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Sylvia was a native Charlottean born February 13, 1941 to Clemmie Ayers and James Irwin (Mac) McCall. She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Jordan, her grandson, Stephen Nivens and wife Stephanie of Kannapolis, NC and her granddaughter, Meredith (Murphy) Oliver and...

Jan 14, 2019

Bobbie May Klitsch,89, passed away on January 14, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. She was born January 3, 2019 to the late Joseph and Ollie Danieley in Greenville, SC.

 

Twenty Third Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

 He restores my...

Jan 12, 2019

Clyde William Adams, 82, passed away on January 12, 2019 at Pruitt Health in Monroe, North Carolina.

Mr. Adams was born on July 26, 1936 in Union County.  Clyde is survived by his wife Sylvia Adams; daughter Cindy (Mark) Efird; grandson Chad (Candace) Efird; great-grandkids Carolina and Brennen Efird; brothers Larry Adams and Johnny Adams; sisters Wanda Springs and Marie...

Jan 6, 2019

Donald E. Shook passed away January 6, 2019. Born in Hickory, NC, he was a long-time resident of Charlotte and St. Cloud, FL, where he worked as a Registered Nurse. He will be greatly missed by his pups Jolie and Bear, a niece, Davenna White, and many close friends.  

A memorial service will be held February 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Harrisburg Funeral and...

Jan 1, 2019

Robert Lester Pressley, 82,  passed away on January 1, 2019 at his home in Concord, NC.

Robert was born on May 13, 1936 to the late Robert and Tinnie Pressley.  He served his country as a member of the United States Army and was known for helping others.  Robert was a carpenter and was known for his strong work ethic.  He...

Jan 1, 2019

Terri Choquette, 58, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on January 1, 2019. She was born December 16, 1960 to the late Walter and Angelina Odell in North Adams, MA.

Dec 29, 2018

Elizabeth Oates, 78, passed away on December 29, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. She was born March 13, 1940 in Auburn, NY to the late William and Lucy Elder.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, John F. Oates, Jr. She is survived by her brother, James Elder (Bobbi); daughter Elizabeth Anne Oates; sons, Jeffrey Stephan Oates...

Dec 20, 2018

Brenda M Carpenter, 78, passed away on December 20, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Brenda was born on December 9, 1940 to the late Reid and Dorothy McAlpine in Charlotte, NC.

In her younger years, Brenda enjoyed shagging, going to the beach, and spending time with her family. She worked many years in the graphic arts industry....