Obituaries

Dec 25, 2016

Joseph Wayne Kivett, 73, passed away at CMC Northeast on December 25, 2016. 

Mr. Kivett was born Rowan County to the late Gene Christopher Kivett and Daisy Mae Phillips.  Joseph is survived by his son, Chris Kivett of Salisbury, NC and daughter, Angie Powers of Granite Quarry, NC.  Joseph was employed at Fiber Industries in Salisbury, NC.

No services have...

Dec 13, 2016

Teresa Michelle Linker, 28, passed away December 13, 2016 in Concord, NC.

Teresa was born on July 23, 1988 in Concord.  She was a loving woman whose big heart and willingness to help others was loved by all.  

She is survived by her grandparents Debbie Caudill, David Caudill, and Charles Linker; Aunt Angie Linker, Sheila Lowry, and their son Camden; stepbrother...

Dec 6, 2016

Michael Eugene Smith, 66, passed away December 6, 2016 at Transitional Health Services in Kannapolis, NC.

Mike was born July 8, 1950 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late DeWitt and Lorene Smith.

He is survived by his wife Diane Smith of Rockwell, NC; brothers David Smith (Aida) of Woodbridge, VA and Dee Smith(Kristi) of Kenova, WV; sister Barbara Morgan...

Nov 12, 2016

Gail A. Copeland passed away, surrounded by her family in Huntersville, NC on November 12, 2016.  She was 80 years old.

Gail was an only child born to the late Roy L. Akard and Kate H. Vasey, in Knoxville, TN on May 17, 1936.  Gail loved people, especially children, and she spent the early years of her marriage teaching dance lessons to...

Oct 20, 2016

David Lawrence Ritchie, 78, passed away October 20, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

David was born on October 30, 1937 in Rush County, Indiana to the late Ronald Ritchie and Martha Adams.

He was a devoted husband and father who is survived by sons, Scott Ritchie (Rhonda) of Harrisburg, North Carolina and Brett Ritchie (Connie) of Castle Rock,...

Oct 11, 2016

Ramona Mae O'Kane passed away October 11, 2016 at Pruitt Health-Town Center in Harrisburg, NC.  

Ramona was born July 1, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Carl and Anna Hoffman.  Ramona was an active member at Bay Area Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX.  She even taught many children at her church to swim after teaching herself to swim as an adult. ...

Oct 8, 2016

Frances Caudle Jordan died October 8, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Concord, NC.

Fran was born on February 26, 1945 in Randleman, North Carolina.  At an early age, she established herself as an accomplished pianist and had a great love for music.  She enjoyed collecting hummingbird figurines and especially loved her loyal canine companion Nyla. Frances was a beloved...

Sep 24, 2016

Frances Gasolofsky Schecter, 95, passed away on September 24, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Frances was born November 1, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York to Sam and Sarah Gasolofsky. She was loved and adored by all.

Frances is survived by her sons Earle Schecter (Nan) of Charlotte, NC and Barry Schecter (Sharon) of Candor, NY; daughter Sheila...

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Aug 28, 2016

Aldora Leona Biffle passed away on August 28, 2016 at CMC-Northeast.

She was born on March 20, 1930 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota to the late Henry Stolz and Charlotte Mebuis.  Aldora was an avid walker and was even given a certificate of recognition for her love of walking.  She worked in the pharmacy at Walmart and was loved by her customers. ...

Aug 19, 2016

Diana Elaine Shields, 55, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2016 at her home in Troutman, NC.

Diana was born April 5th, 1961 in Boston, MA to Joanne Zuberbuehler and her late father, Alexander Valys.  Diana was known for making the most of life and had an infectious laugh that was loved by all.  She spent her spare time gardening and loved being with...

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May 6, 2016

Eleanor Saunders Lutz, of Huntersville, NC, died peacefully at Pruitt Health Town Center on May 6, 2016 at the tender age of 67.

Born, October 13, 1948, in Ontario, Canada.  Eleanor was the daughter of the late Mr. Johnston and Marie Johnston.

Eleanor is survived by one son, Nigel (wife Shelley) of Huntersville, NC; brother, Bobby Johnston of Jacksonville, FL and...

Mar 26, 2016

Ruth Surratt Rymer, of Charlotte, NC died peacefully at Pruitt Health Town Center on March 26, 2016 at the tender age of 82.

Born, February 2, 1934, in Rowan County, NC. Ruth was the daughter of the late Benjamin Surratt and Ruth Canup.

Ruth is survived by: two sons: Paul (wife Gabriella) of Gothenburg, Sweden and Daniel (wife Amy) of...

Mar 18, 2016

Ritchie Lynn Huneycutt, of Oakboro, passed away March 18, 2016 at the age of 60.

Lynn was born to parents Junior and Katherine Huneycutt on January 3, 1956 in Albemarle, NC.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also had a passion for playing bluegrass music.

Lynn is survived by his mother, Katherine of Oakboro; son, Caleb Huneycutt of Locust; brothers, Dorian...

Feb 16, 2016

Harry Edward Lohr, of Locust, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the age of 69.

He was born to parents, William Lohr and Mary Sontag on June 16, 1946 in Ohio.  Harry was a lifelong resident of Cincinnati, Ohio until marrying Lydia Lohr and moving to Locust, NC in 2011.  Harry worked for the Cincinnati Machine for...

Feb 8, 2016

Christopher James Cullen of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the age of 31. 

Chris was born to parents, James Nelson Cullen and Marsha Gray on October 19, 1984 in Charlotte NC.

Chris is survived by his mother, Marsha Gray (husband David); grandfather, Dick Wentz; aunts Shana Klitsch (husband Tim), Susan Abulhawa, Wendy Henrich, Wanda Belden,...

Jan 31, 2016

Barbara Pope Loving, of Midland, passed peacefully on January 31, 2016, at the age of 78.

Barbara was born on December 26, 1937 to the late Charles Pope and Dorothy Austin.  She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Gunter and husband John of Midland; grandchildren, Charles (Chad) Crook and wife Tish of Midland, Evan Crook and wife Brandy of Monroe,...