Obituaries

Jun 18, 2021

Rev. Jack Donald Monette, 83, of Concord, NC passed away at his home on June 18, 2021.

Jack was born on August 14, 1937 to the late Elbert A. Monette and Jeanne Pettigrew.

Along with his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his wife Judy Monette, his stepfather Luther Pettigrew and great grandson Axel.

He is survived by his...

Jun 12, 2021

On Saturday, June 12th at 9:15 am, there was a celebration in Heaven as Lynette F. Biggers was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.  She is survived by her children, Katheryne Coble, Angela Biggers, John Biggers, and her grandson, Sam Coble.  She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Brad Hargett, sister-in-law, Regina...

Jun 11, 2021

Hessley James Hempstead II,49, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on June 11, 2021.

Hessley was born in Detroit, MI on January 29, 1972 to the late Hessley J. Hempstead and Jacqueline Delores Hempstead.

Along with his parents, Hessley is preceded in death by Ruth L. Green and Carl G. Green.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, two...

Jun 9, 2021

Ms. Monique Patrice Holt was born October 7, 1970, in Winston-Salem, NC.  Her parents were the late Alfred W. Holt and Betty L. Witherspoon.  She quietly slipped away to her eternal home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Hospice of Cabarrus County in Kannapolis, NC following an extended period of illness.

Prior to her extended stay in Accordius Health facility,...

Jun 4, 2021

Melody Nicole Galagan Shaver, 37, of Davidson, NC left this life to spend eternity with The Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021.

Melody was born September 23, 1983, in Charlotte, NC to Gregory Steven Galagan and Pamela Irene Poe Galagan.  After graduating from Northwest Cabarrus High School, Melody worked at several Great Clips locations, eventually managing the shop at Renaissance...

Jun 1, 2021

Randy Scott Rimland, 69, passed while under the care of Hospice at The Levine-Dickson House, Huntersville, after a long battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife of 40 years, Melodee Fortner Rimland; his son, Rom Rimland, his daughters, Taryn Rimland-Cabot, her husband, Ted Cabot, and Dr. Casey Rimland-Cohen. M.D. Ph.D., and her husband, Aaron Cohen. 

He was born December 20,...

May 26, 2021

Mrs. Phyllis Parker Martin 62 of Harrisburg NC left this earthly realm after a long battle with COPD on May 26, 2021 . She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving  family.

 She is preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and brothers.

It would be wrong to say that Phyllis lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how...

May 25, 2021

LaDonna Maddox Westerfield-Snow,77, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on May 25, 2021 surrounded by her loving family to the very end.

LaDonna was born in Magee, MS on May 13, 1944 to the late Paul Rudolph Maddox and Mary Ellis Floyd Maddox.

Along with her parents, LaDonna is preceded in death by her brother Paul Rudolph Maddox, Jr.

She...

May 19, 2021

Ms. Lisa Bowman Rush , 61, passed into the more immediate presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Lisa was born to Mr. Oscar Newell Bowman and Ima Jean (Clodfelter) Bowman on September 27, 1959 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She was a graduate of Parkland High School, Class of 1977, and attended the...

Apr 29, 2021

Raymond Allen Moore, age 60 of Concord, North Carolina left this world peacefully in his home on April 29, 2021 surrounded by his wife and two sons. Ray was born on February 13, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois and was preceded in death by his mother Adrienne Freitas, and his father Allen Ray Moore. 

Ray shared a love of many interests...

Apr 18, 2021

Ashley Brooke Sciranko, 34, of Concord, NC passed away on April 18, 2021.

Ashley was born in Washington, DC on February 2, 1987 to Robert and Sandi Sciranko.

She is preceded in death by her mother Sandi Sciranko.  Ashley is survived by her father Robert Sciranko and brother Drew Sciranko.

Ashley was considered by most to have special needs but...

Apr 17, 2021

On Saturday, April 17, at 5:47pm there was a celebration in heaven as Linda Darlene Freeman Cranford was welcomed home. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born in Concord, the daughter of Dan and Mary Freeman. She was a 1965 graduate of Winecoff High School. She earned her RN at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (now Atrium Health...

Apr 15, 2021

Leroy Richardson, Jr., 80, passed away on April 15, 2021  in Charlotte, NC.

Leroy was born on December 30, 1940 in Wadesboro, NC.

Leroy was born and raised in North Carolina, he moved to Maryland for 50 years. He worked for 20 years at the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission before eventually settling back in the Charlotte area prior to death. Leroy...

Apr 12, 2021

Apr 12, 2021

Mr. Gary Gene Clark, 69, of Huntersville, NC passed away on Monday April 12, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center-Main, after a valiant 9 month battle with Aggressive High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the esophagus.

Mr. Clark was born October 10, 1951 in Mooresville, NC to the late Edgar T. and Beulah Lunsford Clark. He attended Camden Military Academy...

Apr 12, 2021

Johnathon Blake Davis a beloved son of John and Carol Davis departed this life on April 12, 2021. Johnathon was a friend to many and devoted member of his church, Bellefonte Presbyterian. There he served in the church choir and on the Board of Trustee. Blake was a talented young man. He enjoyed producing music and art. Blake lived a...

Apr 11, 2021

Michael Ray Nimmo, 60, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on April 11, 2021.

Mike was born in Miami County Indiana on May 21, 1960.

He is survived by his parents Edward and Bonnie Nimmo of Concord, Terri Nimmo their children David Nimmo and Matthew Nimmo, both of Greensboro, NC and Kati Gollotto (Vincent) of Raleigh, NC, brother Mark Nimmo ( Nancy) of Medina, OH,...

Apr 7, 2021

A sweet person left the world last week. Carl Gandel, 64, of Charlotte, NC, died on April 7, 2021 after fighting COVID for two months. He is survived by the loves of his life, daughters Jazzmary Gandel (Miguel Rodriguez) of Aventura, Florida, and Nicolh (Matt) Lieberman of Sunshine Coast, Australia. He also leaves behind his beloved sister Priscilla, niece Ava, and...

Mar 27, 2021

Mary "Irene" Geiger, 82, of Concord, NC passed away on March 27, 2021.

Irene was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Eugene and Gertrude Griemsmann.

Along with her parents Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Geiger and son Robert J. Geiger, Jr.

She is survived by her children Thomas Geiger (Raleigh), Jackie Edwards (Dan) of...

Mar 25, 2021

Verna A. Smith, 81, was born on January 24, 1940 in Tegucigalpa Honduras, to the late Florence and Joseph Duhaney-Jordan. Verna departed this life on March 25, 2021 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Verna received her early education in Belize and her nursing degree in Brooklyn, NY. Verna worked at Mamonnadies Hospital caring for patients in the hospice...