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Portia Ann Pettiford Morris
Apr 17, 2026
It's with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Portia Morris, on April 17, 2026. Our family is still finalizing the details of her obituary and memorial service and will share more information soon.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we...
Gyndelyn Easterling
Apr 13, 2026
Ms. Gyndelyn Easterling lovingly known as "Sista" by her family and friends, was born on May 13, 1948 to the late Willie Jacob "Buck" and Mrs. Almenia Georgia Mcleod Easterling in Scotland County (Laurinburg, NC). Gyn quietly and peacefully succumbed to the call of the Heavenly Father on Monday, April 13, 2026. Her beloved sister, Carolyn "Cat" Easterling Fields and...
Thea Jo Walton
Apr 10, 2026
Thea Jo Walton, born Thea Jo Crawford on June 3, 1948, in Iowa, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at her home in Midland, North Carolina. She was 77 years old.
Thea was the kind of woman who made everywhere feel like home. She loved spending time with family, was a wonderful cook, and enjoyed working in her rose garden.
She...
Ann Roberts Harper
Apr 5, 2026
Ann Roberts Harper (66) passed away peacefully on April 5th 2026 after a valiant fight to the very end with breast cancer. Ann and husband Tom lived in Concord NC. For 20 years Ann and her husband would run Tom’s Appliance Repair while also homeschooling their daughters. Ann was a 4-H chapter leader for 10 years and she also enjoyed...
Jerry Lynn Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Jerry Lynn Smith of Harrisburg, NC took his last breath and slipped quietly passed the veil into the beginning of the next phase of his existence on April 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph E. Smith and Daisy L. Feagin Smith as well as his sister Miriam Simms all from Charlotte, NC
Jerry was baptized a...
Timothy "Champ" Boozer
Mar 31, 2026
The family will honor Timothy Boozer on April 9, 2026 at 1pm. The Celebration of Life will be held at the Raymer-Kepner chapel (16901 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078) from 1-3pm. Livestream may be accessed here.
Clifford Ray Chambers, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Clifford Ray Chambers, Jr., affectionately known as Cliff, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Huntersville, North Carolina. Born on October 16, 1952, in Florence, South Carolina, Cliff was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brightened the lives of all who knew him.
Cliff was deeply cherished by his family and friends. His warmth and kindness...
Amber Monique Denise Roberts
Mar 26, 2026
Amber Monique Denise Tillman was born on July 25, 1981 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the 2nd child and only daughter of her parents, Milfred Tillman and Michelle Tillman-Johnson.
Growing up in Indianapolis, Amber was an outgoing and expressive young lady. She was fun-loving, inquisitive, and a true encourager. She showed her personality through her creativity, her stylish clothes, and her...
Annmarie Ford Tirotta
Mar 22, 2026
Annmarie Ford Tirotta, 80, of Concord, NC passed away on March 22, 2026.
Annmarie was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 19, 1945 to the late James Ford and Annabelle Garrity.
Along with her parents Annmarie is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Vito Tirotta.
She is survived by her sons Joseph John Ford Tirotta and James Daniel Ford Tirotta, daughter-in-law Lana...
Humberto Rojas
Mar 22, 2026
Humberto Rojas, 95, passed away peacefully at his granddaughter’s home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josefina Vargas, his daughter Sonia Nagel, whom he lost just last year and his granddaughter Denisse Delgado.
Born and raised in Peru, Humberto carried with him a deep pride in his roots and a profound...
Sandra Blanks
Mar 21, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved “P-Nut,” Sandra B. Blanks, who passed away on March 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
P-Nut was married to the late Furman P. Blanks. She leaves behind her beloved sister, Ruby, and her three children: Wendy and Tracy Barrs; Scot and Tina Matthews; and Brenda and Ron Link....
Rose Marie Coleman
Mar 14, 2026
Rose Marie Coleman, 86, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, passed away on March 14, 2026, following a long-term decline in health.
Rose was an avid golfer who spent many years playing courses throughout the Tri-County area of New York and in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Over the course of her lifetime, she proudly recorded three holes-in-one.
Born on March 1, 1940, she was...
Scott Joseph Marchand
Mar 12, 2026
Scott Joseph Marchand, a beloved family man, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on January 12, 1971, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Scott lived a life marked by simplicity, love for his family, and passions that brought joy to those around him.
Scott was often described as the salt of the earth—a humble, down-to-earth individual whose wit...
James Lloyd Clarey
Mar 8, 2026
James Lloyd Clarey passed away peacefully at his home in Charlotte, NC on March 8th. He was 57.
Jim was born in Rome, NY on August 8, 1968 to Jean A. Schoner (nee Walker) and Bernard M. Clarey, Jr. He attended Rome Free Academy and Mohawk Valley community college in the 1980’s. Introduced at a young age by his dad to...
Lannie Ruth Thomas
Mar 5, 2026
Ms. Lannie R. Thomas, Age 85, earned her wings on March 5, 2026 and went on to her eternal home.
Born the daughter of Pansy and Grover McCormick on June 10, 1940, in the City of Camden, South Carolina.
Lannie was a graduate of Central High School located in Newark, NJ. First studying to be a radiologic technologist she decided she was...
Kendrick Donal Boller
Mar 2, 2026
Kendrick “Ken” Donal Boller, 48, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2026, at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, North Carolina.
Ken was born on September 20, 1977, in Statesville, North Carolina, to Debra Ann Boller and David Lewis Wood. On February 23, 2001, he married the love of his life, Ebony Shaniece...
Marcella Diane Lamb
Mar 2, 2026
Marcella Diane Lamb (Hickman), 79, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026.
Born at Woodbury Hospital in New Jersey, Marcella grew up in South Jersey, where she formed lifelong memories and friendships. In 2004, just one day after her first grandchild was born, she moved to Charlotte to be closer to her growing family.
Marcella was preceded in...
Marieanna Brignol
Mar 1, 2026
Marieanna passed peacefully from this life on the morning of March 2, 2026 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and lovingly supported by her family and devoted caregivers during her final days.
Affectionately known as Nana, Nanort. Marieanna was born on June 27, 1952, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She was the loving mother of three children; Shainah, Ricardo, and...
Jalen Eriq McMillan
Feb 25, 2026
Jalen Eriq McMillan, 24, passed away on February 25, 2026. He was born on February 28, 2001. He lived a life that exemplified the virtues of hard work, passion, and joy, traits that he imparted to everyone fortunate enough to have known him.
Jalen graduated from Hickory Ridge High School, where he shone brightly on the field as a dedicated athlete....


