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Lillian Diane Lambert

Lillian Diane Lambert

Aug 27, 2024

Lillian Diane Lambert, 85, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on August 27, 2024 at Atrium-Northeast, surrounded by loving family. 

Diane was born in Thaxton, Mississippi to the late O.V. and Nell Reagan Busby. Diane grew up in Dallas, Texas, where she met John B. Lambert, the love of her life. John and Diane married in 1957 and together built a family...

John Elton Meeks

John Elton Meeks

Aug 22, 2024

John Elton Meeks passed peacefully on August 22, 2024, after 62 years full of adventure. John was born in Lumberton, North Carolina, son of Francis and Alma. He had a large family and shared a close bond with his two sisters, Karen Brisson and Jan Anderson, and three brothers, David, Phillip and Andy Meeks. The six siblings frequently spent time...

Regina Irene Roy

Regina Irene Roy

Aug 21, 2024

Regina Irene Roy, a beloved housewife and devoted matriarch, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in Concord, North Carolina, on August 21, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on April 20, 1932, in Quebec, Canada, Regina was one of eight children in a loving family. Her upbringing in Quebec shaped her warm and nurturing personality,...

William Davis

William Davis

Aug 17, 2024

William Davis a beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2024, at the age of 56. He was born in Havana, Cuba on January 31, 1968 to Elsa Soto Gutierrez, who later married Edward Davis. William was adopted by Edward Davis at 6 years old. 

William married April Davis of Concord, North Carolina on October 15, 2010 in...

Surrena Francis Washington

Surrena Francis Washington

Aug 15, 2024

Surrena Francis Washington, 97, recently of Harrisburg, NC made her spiritual transition on August 15, 2024. Surrena enjoyed a long, fulfilling and varied life. She has been a girl, woman, mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, daughter, sister, aunt, wife, friend, worker and life-long learner.

 Surrena was born on March 28,1927 to Leonard Saunders and Mary E. Francis in Charleston, West Virginia. Along...

Larkin William Brown, Jr.

Larkin William Brown, Jr.

Aug 9, 2024

Larkin William Brown, Jr., 72, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 9, 2024.

He was born on November 5, 1951 in Jamaica Queens, NY to the late Larkin and Marjorie Brown.

Our beloved husband father grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Larkin Brown Jr. "Butch" was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brother, Michael, sister, Patricia...

Patra Evans McAfee

Patra Evans McAfee

Jul 28, 2024

Traveler and guide Patra Dean Evans McAfee of Concord earned her reward in heaven July 28, 2024 after a recurrence of breast cancer which she had battled with resolve and good humor for 16 years.

Patra was born March 29, 1965 in Winston-Salem and graduated from R.J. Reynolds high school. She was a proud graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and a...

Carlos Manuel Carrazco

Carlos Manuel Carrazco

Jul 27, 2024

Carlos Manuel Carrazco, affectionately known as Papi to his kids and Charlie to his extended family, left our world on July 27, 2024, shining brighter than any star in the night sky. 

Born on May 27, 1973, Carlos was a beacon of joyfulness, happiness, and energy. His presence lit up the lives of everyone he encountered. He was devoted, generous, and...

Jack Ronald Felker

Jack Ronald Felker

Jul 25, 2024

Jack Ronald Felker, born on August 4, 1938, in Meshoppen, PA,  passed away on July 25, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. He was a dedicated individual who left an indelible mark throughout life journey.

Jack began his career at IBM in Vestal, NY in 1956 and later relocated to the Charlotte area in 1978, retiring from IBM in...

Charlotte Evelyn Stanley

Charlotte Evelyn Stanley

Jul 24, 2024

Charlotte Evelyn Pruitt Stanley, 84, of Harrisburg, NC peacefully passed away from a brief illness on July 24, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Charlotte was born on November 30, 1939 in Harford County, MD, to Isaac Manly and Trustie Marie Crabbe Pruitt.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Michael Stanley; her daughters,...

Leonila Santana Garrido

Leonila Santana Garrido

Jul 19, 2024

Leonila “Lila” Santana Garrido, 94, died at her home, peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 19, 2024. 

She leaves behind her sons, Juan Garrido, Jr and his wife Robin; Antonio Garrido and his wife Rebbecca “Becky” and daughter, Ana “Ani” Luisa Garrido along with many nephews and nieces.

Lila, as she is fondly remembered, was born on January 17, 1930, to...

Doris Jean Hollinger

Doris Jean Hollinger

Jul 17, 2024

Doris Jean Hollinger was born February 5th (do not put the year) in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Wille Eva and Clyde Davis. 

 She was baptized in February 1969. What a joy it was for her to now have a personal relationship with her God, Jehovah!

Doris followed Christ's command to preach the Good News about God's Kingdom. She shared Bible truths with...

Jeremy Tyler Anderson

Jeremy Tyler Anderson

Jul 11, 2024

Jeremy Tyler Anderson, 22, of Statesville, NC passed away on July 11, 2024.

Jeremy was born on November 26, 2001 in Statesville, NC to Desmond Canterbury and Crystal Anderson.

He is preceded in death his grandmother Geneva K . Anderson, great great grandmother Margaret Campbell, great great grandfather Lonnie Anderson, great aunt Annette Carter, great uncle Charles Anderson, and great uncle Donald...

Dashawn Sanchez Samuels

Dashawn Sanchez Samuels

Jul 11, 2024

Dashawn Sanchez Samuels was born September 28 2003 to Davida Moreland and David Samuels Jr both of Charlotte, NC 

Dashawn was educated in the cabarrus county school system graduating from Cox Mill High School while simultaneously obtaining a Barber degree at the Touch of Precision Barber school. 

Dashawn loved playing basketball, football and loved creating content on YouTube and making his own...

Virginia McKinney

Virginia McKinney

Jul 10, 2024

Virginia McKinney, 82, passed away on July 10, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House. She was born on May 23, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late Harold and Elaine Kelly.

She was preceded in death by husband, Donald E. McKinney, father, Harold Kelly; mother, Elaine Kelly; grandson, Jesse McDermotte; daughters; Sheila Anderson and Sherri McDermotte. 

Virginia is survived by her two daughters...

Beverly Elaine Wooster

Beverly Elaine Wooster

Jul 7, 2024

Beverly Elaine Wooster, age 88, passed away July 7, 2024 from quick onset of stage 4 adenocarcinoma.

She was born September 4, 1935 in Theresa, NY to Fred and Doris Finley and was a 1953 graduate ( Salutatorian ) of Theresa HS. She graduated in 1957 with a BS Degree in Physical Education at SUNY Cortland. She soon met and married...

Alberto Antonio Amessa

Alberto Antonio Amessa

Jul 7, 2024

Alberto Antonio Amessa, known to many as Tony Romano from his illustrious 45-year career as a professional wrestler, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024, in Charlotte. He was born on March 6, 1927, in Argentina to Alberto Albino Amessa and Otilia Rosa Amessa.

Tony's life was filled with remarkable experiences and achievements. Beyond his wrestling persona, he embarked on a...

Hector Zepeda

Hector Zepeda

Jul 3, 2024

Hector Zepeda, 63, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on July 3rd, 2024.

Hector was born in Guatemala City on December 29th, 1960 to Filemon Zepeda and the late Catalina Barrundia.

Hector is survived by his wife, Ileana Zepeda, his two daughters, Samantha and Natalie Zepeda, and his grandsons, Ezra and Zahir.

Hector had an adventurous and fearless spirit, always striving to give...

Rosa Louise Benjamin

Rosa Louise Benjamin

Jul 1, 2024

Rosa Louise Benjamin, daughter of the late Paul and Louise Blount, fell asleep in death on July 1, 2024, at the age of 84. Her family migrated to Mount Vernon, New York where she attended Edison High School. She then met Samuel Benjamin and married on June 21, 1958.

Rosa went on to receive her certification as a nursing assistant and...

Troy Clayton Wentz, Jr.

Troy Clayton Wentz, Jr.

Jul 1, 2024

Troy Clayton Wentz Jr, 77, died Monday July 1st, 2024 following a brief illness.

He was born April 16,1947 to the late Troy Clayton and Cynthia Mayfield Wentz in Concord NC. He had long career in building maintenance and was enjoying his retirement.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Wanda Wentz, grandson Christopher Cullen and his...