Obituaries

Aug 10, 2022

Louise Kofron Marsh, age 91, peacefully passed away on August 10th, 2022 in Concord, NC.

She is survived by her children, Larry Marsh of Concord, NC; Sharon Williams (Sonny) of Boulder, CO; David Marsh of Vancouver, WA; and Kevin Marsh (Kelly) of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughters Randee Estes (Gavin), Loni Williams, and Ashley Marsh, and grandsons Tyler Marsh, Ryan...

Aug 10, 2022

Karen Cocchiola, 67, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on August 10, 2022.

Karen was born in Bloomfield, NJ on August 7, 1955, to the late Abraham Guglielmino and Elizabeth Rowjohn.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry, son Michael, daughter Katie Waslo, son-in-law Nick Waslo, sister Joanne, brother Michael and in-laws Donald and Sandy.

A graveside service will be held...

Aug 6, 2022

Derrick Devon Moore of Charlotte, NC departed this life on Saturday August 6, 2022 at Atrium Cabarrus Northeast Hospital in Concord, NC.  He was born April 28, 1968 to James and Susie Moore.

Derrick was preceded in death by his mother Susie Moore.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Hope Moore, son and best friend Derrick Moore (Tara)...

Aug 5, 2022

Terry Lee Wilson, 61, of Concord, NC passed away on August 5, 2022. He was born on June 16, 1961 to Lemuel Tew and Brenda Elizabeth Kirk.

Terry was a humorous, charismatic and disciplined young man. He was a high achiever in high school and went on to receive college credits. Terry was a great cook and later became a...

Aug 4, 2022

Alfred Sylvester Johnson was born on December 27, 1946 in Cleveland Oh, to Theodore and Katie Johnson and was the 8th of 12 children. Al aka Ajax, Pops, Grumpy, Neckbone as he was affectionately called by friends and family, was a graduate of John Adams High School. He later went on and received his Real Estate license, Tax Preparer Certification...

Jul 29, 2022

Mrs Knight passed away on July 29, 2022.

Jul 26, 2022

Richard E. "Dick" Stanton, 80, formerly of Wellsville, NY, died Tuesday July 26, 2022 at Atrium NE Medical Center in Concord, NC following a brief illness.Dick was born December 17, 1941 to the late Edson and Anna Vorozilchak-Stanton, in Wellsville, NY where he was raised and spent most of his life. In 2011, Dick moved to Harrisburg, NC to be...

Jul 21, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Edward Cross, 83, of Concord, NC passed away on July 21, 2022. He was born in Barberton, OH on November 19,1938, and was raised in the Chautauqua Lake area of NY. 

  Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Marguerite Cross, his sister, Patricia Connnaty, and his infant son, Michael Edward Cross. 

  Left to...

Jul 19, 2022

Janette R. Harper Jones, 49, transitioned on Tuesday July 19, 2022 at the Atrium Northeast hospital in Concord, NC from Covid-19 but was battling Lupus for many years. 

Janette was born to the late Michael Hicks and Regina Harper and granddaughter  of the late Emma R Harper on October 19, 1972 at Newark Beth-Israel Hospital in  Newark, NJ and was...

Jul 13, 2022

Donald Lee Hatley, 58 of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 13, 2022 at Atrium Health - Cabarrus.

Donnie was born in Charlotte, NC on June 21, 1964 to the late Donald Eugene and Helen Hatley.

He is survived by his son DJ Hatley of Washington state, Renee Hatley of Matthews, NC and sister Donna Martin of Concord, NC.

Donnie...

Jul 11, 2022

Andrew Anthony Fernandez, Jr., 70, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 11, 2022.

Andrew was born in Copiague, NY on November 27, 1951 to the late Andrew Fernandez and Maureen Levey Fernandez.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Fernandez, daughters Desiree Botello and Christine Scholl, sons Chad and Justin Fernandez, grandchildren Talia Botello, Jayden Scholl, Jessenia Botello, Kaley...

Jul 11, 2022

Beverly Lee Thalman, 94, of Spencer, NC passed away on July 11, 2022.

Beverly was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 3, 1928 to the late Albert and Sylvia Lipton.

Along with her parents, Beverly is preceded in death by her husband William Thalman in 1986, sister Helen Beitler, and brother Marvin Lipton.

She is survived by her son Gary...

Jul 8, 2022

  Patricia Ann Till (Rounds) was born November 29, 1946 in Bertha, MN to Lyle and Hazel "EuDora" Rounds (Pfeffer). She was proceeded in death by her parents, her brother Donald J. Rounds and her husband, David K. Till.    She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bertha High School. After she left the farm, she lived...

Jun 25, 2022

Suzanne “Sue” Dorothy Billiar, 76, of Concord, NC passed away on June 25, 2022. She was born in place Tonawanda, NY to the late Frederick and Dorothy Bodamer on June 14, 1946.

Sue is survived by her husband of nearly 25 years, Jack Billiar; daughter, Deborah Brignon and son-in-law, Joseph Brignon; daughter, Christine Tracy; daughter, Kimberly Hayes and son-in-law,...

Jun 23, 2022

Corene Ritch, 90, was born in Charlotte, NC on April 6, 1932 to Henry and Edna Howard, and passed away on June 23, 2022. 

Corene attended Tuckaseegee Elementary School in Charlotte before moving to Indian Trail, NC, where she graduated from Indian Trail School as valedictorian. After earning an Associate’s Degree at King’s Business College, she worked as a bookkeeper...

Jun 19, 2022

Jun 11, 2022

Irving Gregory was born September 24, 1931, in New York City to the late Fred and Susan Gregory.  He was the youngest of their three children.  He was brought up by his loving mother and his Uncle Josh and Aunt Maud Small. He departed this life on June 11, 2022, at the State Veteran’s Home in Salisbury, NC. Irving was...

Jun 11, 2022

Mr. Michael Kevin Simms Sr. a son of the late Mr. Daniel G Simms and Ms. Mary Elizabeth Thomas was born on December 15, 1951, in Alexandria, Virginia.  Mr. Simms attended the District of Columbia public school system.  He served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy.  Mr. Simms went home to be with the Lord on June...

Jun 10, 2022

Thomasene Kanipe Hogan, 85, passed away on June 10, 2022. Tommie, as her family and friends knew her, was born in Charlotte, NC, on October 13, 1936, to the late Georgia Lee Maner and Thomas Gadis Kanipe. A lifelong Charlottean, Tommie didn’t leave her beloved hometown except for some great summers spent in Myrtle Beach, SC, where she was awarded...

Jun 9, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy (Dotti) Sy, 82, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022 at Novant Health in Charlotte, NC.She was born in Suriname, South America, and spent the majority of her youth in China. As a young adult she returned to Suriname prior to immigrating to the United States where she and her husband, Johannes started their family. After her husband’s...