Obituaries

Sep 25, 2017

Earl Clayton Blackwell, 82, passed away on September 25, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Earl was born on October 23, 1934 to the late Luke and Gertha Blackwell.

Earl is survived by Marie Martin, long time companion; sons Ned Blackwell (Pam), William Earl Blackwell, and Ronnie Martin; daughters Dawn Russell and Rita Poke(David) ; sister Dale Blackwell Coons; 13 grandchildren...

Sep 23, 2017

Howard Wendell Matthews, 82, passed away September 23, 2017 in Concord, North Carolina.

He was born February 23, 1935 to the late Howard Matthews and Mildred Shaw.

He is survived by his daughter Melissa Yeager, son-in-law Robert Yeager and brother Ronald Matthews and granddaughters Madison and Sydney.

In addition to his parents, Howard is preceded in death by his wife Beatrice...

Sep 22, 2017

Mary "Sissy" Elizabeth Humphries, 67, passed away September 22, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Sissy, as she was know to her family and friends, was born on June 27, 1950 to the late Silas Furr and Billie Hill in Charlotte, NC.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jerry Humphries; niece Sue Reynolds; nephew Michael Furr; and...

Sep 19, 2017

Narciso Felix Saavedra, 84, passed away September 19, 2017 in Concord, NC.

He was born on November 20, 1932 to the late Narciso and Delia Saavedra.

Ciso, as he was known by his friends and family, was full of life. Described by his family as a "mover and a shaker", he loved people and enjoyed being around others. Ciso used...

Sep 15, 2017

Jerry Calvin Rice, 72, gain his heavenly birthdate on September 15, 2017 at CMC-Northeast after a brief illness.

Jerry was born on August 10, 1945 to the late Jobe and Ella Rice in Marshall, NC.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Rice; daughter Lisa Forcier; grandchildren Austin and Kari; brothers Bill Rice (Carol) and Alvin Rice...

Sep 14, 2017

Chester Belt, 94, passed away September 14, 2017 at his home in Harrisburg, NC surrounded by his family.

Chester was born January 5, 1923 to the late Chester and Luey Belt.

He is survived by his daughter Norma Bostick (Tim); granddaughters Holly Faciano (Joe) and Kathryn Bostick.

As a Navy veteran and as a Police Chief in Piscataway, NJ, Chester...

Sep 6, 2017

Sandra Stutts, 75, passed away September 6, 2017 at her home in Charlotte, NC.

Sandra was born on February 27, 1942 to the late William and Dorthy Wiegand in Charleston, SC.  

She was a member of Harrisburg United Methodist Church and is survived by her daughter Sherri Stutts. Sandra will be laid to rest in her hometown of Charleston,...

Sep 5, 2017

Janet P. Ledbetter, 64, passed away on September 5, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Janet was born on August 1, 1953 to the late Luther and Sue Pethel.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  Janet was a selfless person who always put others first. She loved animals and without hesitation took care of many...

Sep 1, 2017

Nestor Moises Calderon, 68, died September 1, 2017 at his home in Concord, NC surrounded by his family.

He was born May 19, 1949 to the late Eloy and Leopoldina Calderon-Hernandez in San Cristobal, Venezuela.

Nestor is survived by his wife of 19 years, Deborah Calderon; children Stephen Calderon (Yunqiu), Sheila Burns (Kelly), Desiree' Middlebook (Chad), Trista Leysath (Rusty); grandchildren Kaden, Connor, and...

Aug 26, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Susanne, (Suzie) announces her passing on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the age of 71 years.  Suzie is survived by her three sons and three grandchildren.  She was born in Staten Island, NY and moved to Perth Amboy, NJ, where she graduated from Perth Amboy High School.  After high school, she settled down in...

Aug 23, 2017

Janice Hester, 57 , passed away August 23, 2017 at CMC Pineville.

Janice was born on May 18, 1960 to the late Earl and Doris Anderson.

She is survived by Zachary Hester (Rachel); brother Don Anderson; sisters Elaine Miles (Pete) and Kathy Pearson (Ron); companion Larry Bingham; 1 grandchild and a host of extended family members.

Janice was a native...

Aug 23, 2017

Robert Laycock Smith, Sr., 71, passed away August 23, 2017 at CMC - Northeast.

Robert was born on September 30, 1945 to the late Robert and Martha Smith in Orlando Florida.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Smith; son, Robert Smith, Jr. (Johanna); sister Jane Ellen Newell; and ten grandchildren.

Robert is preceded in death by his sister Marcia Beth...

Aug 22, 2017

Wayne Meldau Pickett, 78, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2017 at his home in Harrisburg, North Carolina.

He was born June 28, 1939 to the late Hiram and Mary Pickett in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He graduated from Central High School where he was known as "Moo" while playing football. Wayne was a generous and kind hearted man, willing to give...

Aug 20, 2017

Mary Barbara Mahoney, 65, passed away peacefully in her home on August 20, 2017

She was born on July 18,1952 in Somerville, New Jersey.

Mary is survived by her husband of 40 years, K. Michael Mahoney of NC; son, Michael (Angeline) Mahoney II, of NM; daughters, Dara (Brad) Barnett of NC and Ashley Mahoney of NC; grand daughters Lilyana and...

Aug 20, 2017

Aug 14, 2017

Joan King, 73, passed away on August 14, 2017 at Concord Living Center in Concord, NC.

Joan was born October 7, 1943 to the late Marvin and Kathleen Andrews of Rochester, MI.

She is survived by her daughter Michelle Feaster (Bernard) and three grandchildren.

Joan was a caring and welcoming person who always saw the good in people. She loved plants...

Aug 12, 2017

 

Lillian Martha Hoffman Desnoyers passed away August 12, 2017 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in North Carolina. She was 86.

Lillian was born on May 7, 1931 and raised in New York’s Albany Home for Children. Her childhood there, and the love of her adopted parents George and Hilda Hoffman, led her to a career helping...

Aug 5, 2017

Anthony David Skor, 72, passed away August 5, 2017 at his home in Harrisburg, NC.

Dave was born April 21, 1945 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Skor; his mother, Helen Skoritowski; as well as his brother, sister, nieces, nephews and friends. 

He is proceded in death by his father Anthony Skoritowski...

Jul 21, 2017

Jacob Fred Sager, 35, passed away July 21, 2017 at his home in Indian Trail, North Carolina.

He was born on November 28, 1981 in Adak, Alaska.

Jake was a loving, affectionate, thoughtful and funny man of God. His children were his heart, and he loved being a daddy more than anything. He made sure to spend quality time playing...

Jul 17, 2017

Daniel Acevedo, 42, passed away on July 17, 2017 at his home in Harrisburg, NC.

Danny was born July 16, 1975 to Felix Acevedo (Doris) and Amy Henriksen (Steve) in Paterson, NJ.

Danny is survived by his parents as well as his son Jullian, daughter, Lexi and their mother Rebecca Harshaw. Survivors also include his siblings Camilo Acevedo, Leonardo Acevedo, Yaliza Acevedo, Linda Acevedo, Olga...