Obituaries

Jan 24, 2018

Kenneth Edward Benkendorf, 83, passed away January 24, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

He was born April 28, 1934 to the late Edward and Stephanie Benkendorf in Chicago, Illionis. 

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 58 years, Stella Benkendorf; sons Robert (Michelle) Benkendorf, James Benkendorf, and Joseph Benkendorf; daughters Debra (Donnie) Wetmore and Sandra (Geoff) Turk; brothers...

Jan 11, 2018

Jan 2, 2018

Nancy T.  Meadows, 89, went to be with her personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 2, 2018 at CMC- Northeast in Concord, NC.

She was born January 28, 1928 to the late John and Emma Thomas in Carolltown, Pennsylvania.

Mum, as she was known by her children, is survived by her sons Edward Meadows, Jim Meadows (Kathy), and...

Jan 1, 2018

Beverly Binkley Green, 54, passed away on January 1, 2018 at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina.

She was born May 18, 1963 in Winston-Salem, NC to Martin Binkley and the late Judy Amer.

She is survived by her daughter Savannah Green; brother Chris Binkley, and beloved pets Binky, Peggy, and Louie.

Beverly was a very kind, caring, and selfless person. ...

Dec 28, 2017

Sally C. King passed away surrounded by family on December 28, 2017, after a long battle with Huntington’s. 

She was born on May 18, 1944 to the late Robert and Irene Churchman in San Diego, California. 

Sally is survived by her son, Jeffrey S. Courtney, daughter-in-law Toni, grandchildren Travis and Amanda, daughter Michelle A. Bitter, son-in-law Daren, grandchildren Reagan and Cameron,...

Dec 26, 2017

Tamara Ann May, 57, passed away December 26, 2017 at CMC-Northeast in Concord, NC.

Tamara was born on August 7, 1960 to the late Clifford and Beverly Welch in Denver, Colorado.

Tamara is survived by her daughter Jenny Blimline (Randy).

Dec 18, 2017

Joan Maxine Brown, 85, went to be with the Lord, December 18, 2017 at CMC Northeast in Concord, NC.

She was born September 24, 1932 to the late Harley and Hilda Boomershine in Bell Center, Ohio.

Joan is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ron Brown; daughters Brenda Clem (Gary) and Janice Freistuhler (Nick); grandchildren Joe, Jennifer, Josh, Julie, and Jenna; 14...

Dec 16, 2017

Kathy Annette Cavender, 49, passed away on December 16, 2017 at her home in Concord, NC.

She was born November 2, 1968 to Wanda Kay McDonald and the late David Harvell.

Kathy is survived by her husband Kevin Cavender, whom she lovingly knew as Pee-Wee; daughter Krystal Smith, sons Kevin Cavender (Nicole), and Adam Cavender (Becka); mother Kay McDonald (Tim);...

Dec 8, 2017

Janet Lee Boles, 84, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2017 at Concord Place in Concord, NC.

She was born September 18, 1933 to the late Delbert and Inez Steffen in Painesville, Ohio.

Janet is survived by her daughter Lisa Charles(Tom); son Scott Boles(Susan); grandchildren Samantha, Stefanie, Trey, and Nicholas; great grandchildren Emmerson, Oliver, and Caroline; and...

Dec 7, 2017

Nannette Page, 91, passed December 7, 2017 at Avante in Concord, NC. 

She was born July 15, 1926 to the late Arthur and Irene Page in Niagara Falls, NY.

Nannette is survived by daughters Cheryl K. Templeton, Paulette I. Zellonis (Daniel), son Robert T. Templeton; granddaughter Irene V. Zellonis; grandsons Michael D. Zellonis and Mark Matson; brother Tommy Page; sister Honey Scott; cousin Peter...

Nov 13, 2017

Blanche Strater, 88, passed away on November 13, 2017  in Concord, NC.

She was born August 20, 1929 in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Blanche is survived by her daughters Sarah Hartman(Frank) and Susan Cameron(Donald); son William Strater; and two granddaughters.

She is proceeded in death by her husband Edward Strater and sister Fabia Windle.

A private family gathering will be held...

Nov 7, 2017

Bonnie "Nana" Jean Trent, 63, passed away on November 7, 2017 at her home in Concord, NC. 

Bonnie was born February 20, 1954 to the late Robert and Georgia Graber in Mineral Wells, Texas.

She is survived by her son Kenneth Trent (Marissa); granddaughters Rhiannon, Brobyn, McKenna, and Cardea; and sister Patricia "Patty" Graber.

She enjoyed the outdoors especially the times...

Oct 30, 2017

Robert Banks Leonard, Sr., 85, passed away on October 30, 2017 at Avante in Concord, NC.

Bob was born August 17, 1932 to the late Norman and Ida Leonard in Denholm, PA.

Bob was a hardworking, family man who was a great provider.  He was known for being gentle, kind and easygoing. Bob was an avid gardener and liked feeding...

Oct 24, 2017

Cleta Mae Williams, 82, passed away on October 24, 2017 at Pruitt Health Town Center in Harrisburg, NC.

She was born on April 23, 1935 to the late Harrison and Margaret Tackett in Ashland, KY.

Cleta was a strong-willed, kind-hearted woman. She grew up with a large family in a small town, where she learned to be a hard worker. ...

Oct 19, 2017

Raymond "Franky" Franklin Baskins, 62, passed away October 19, 2017 at CMC Northeast.

Franky was born May 21, 1955 to the late Howard and Nancy Baskins in Concord, NC. 

Franky was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend.  He always had a smile to share and never met a stranger.  His loving heart and kind spirit made him a friend...

Oct 9, 2017

Cynthia Lynn Kweider, 64, passed away on October 9, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Cynthia was born on May 22, 1953 to the late Kiolen and Hildreth Crider in Concord, NC.

She is survived by her sister Gail Self, niece Nicole Joyner (Chad) and dog companion Trixie. 

The family is grateful for support and care given by...

Oct 2, 2017

Tony Ray Brown, Sr.,  62, passed away on October 2, 2017 at his home in Concord, NC.

Pete, as he was know to his family and friends, was born on February 15, 1955 to the late Albert and Fannie Brown.

He is survived by his twin sister, Joan Kay "Pottsy" Johnson; sons Tony Brown, Jr. and Gary Brown; daughter Elizabeth Mosley...

Sep 28, 2017

John Glenn Palmer, 56, passed away September 28, 2017 at CMC Northeast in Concord, NC.

John was born May 8, 1961 in West Islip, NY to the late John Francis Palmer and Eugenia Loretta Palmer.

He is survived by niece Jacklyn Palmer (Romel Massary) and nephew Charlie Palmer (Annette); great nieces Kayla Massary and Zoe Palmer; great nephew Shane Massary;...

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...