Obituaries

Mar 21, 2021

Theresa Marie Tsistinas went to her heavenly home on March 21, 2021 after living with cancer for the last 14 months.

 

Theresa was born in Queens, NY on July 17, 1957.

 

She leaves behind her loving husband of 44 years, Nicholas Tsistinas, her daughters Lauren Keeney (Ben) and Kristen (Graham) Siebring, sweet grandson Cillian Keeney, sisters Diana Lerch...

Mar 18, 2021

Mary McInturff, 83, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on March 18, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Mary was born on July 24, 1937 to the late John and Clara Kibler in Erie County, NY.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory sons Timothy Scott McInturff and Patrick Michael McInturff. Mary was a loving mother and friend...

Mar 12, 2021

Mar 3, 2021

Axxel Creed Grindstaff, 3 months old, of Salisbury, NC , went home to be with Jesus on March 3, 2021. He was born on December 1, 2020  to Wesley and Karen Grindstaff. He is survived loving parents Karen & Wesley Grindstaff, his grandparents Danny Price & Teresa Davis , Vicky Davis Samples & Dirk Samples, and  Doug and Sara Grindstaff,  brothers Breyden, Hunter...

Feb 23, 2021

Gloria Jennings Bellamy, 78, transitioned to Heaven on February 23, 2021.

Gloria was a very loving and giving person. She touched many lives with her faith and strength. Gloria was like a rare and precious pearl and will be greatly missed and cherished.

Her Homegoing Ceremony will be Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11AM at Faith Soliders Word Ministries (857 Eastway...

Feb 7, 2021

Connie Elaine Barringer Love, 51, passed away on February 7, 2021 at her home in Concord, NC.

Connie was born on May 13, 1969 to Alfred and Shirley Barringer.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years Billy Love, sons Jonathan Love (Erica) and Jesse Love (Courtney) and sister Robin Kee (Steve Barton).

Connie was known as a momma...

Feb 7, 2021

Mark Avery Harrington, 59, passed away on February 7, 2021.

Mark was born on May 16, 1961 to the late Kenneth Harrington and Mary Ruth Hicks in Iredell County, NC.

He is survived by his wife Robin Harrington, son Kenneth Harrington, daughter Amy Deweese, grandchildren and mother-in-law Amy Ruth Adams.

Mark served his country as a member of the United States Army....

Feb 7, 2021

Nancy Carol Nicholson Williams passed peacefully from life surrounded by family, Sunday, February 7, 2021.

She was born in Lenoir, NC on March 27, 1946 to the late Roscoe Nicholson and Lela Hodgens Nicholson. Along with her parents Nancy is preceded in death by her sister Peggy Greene.

Nancy attended the St. Andrew’s North Carolina School of Arts for Music. Nancy’s love of music...

Feb 6, 2021

Sandra R. Kepley,67, of Midland, North Carolina passed away on February  6, 2021. 

Sandra was born on October 24, 1953 to the late Vernon Ross and Doris Hope Carter.

She is survived by her husband Herman Kepley, three daughters Shasta Collins, Patricia Eudy, and Candace Eudy, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, two sisters and two brothers.

Sandra worked as a...

Feb 6, 2021

“Father into your hands I commend my spirit ……..” LUKE 24:36

Jesus has promised a welcome above, with shouts of rejoicing, for those that we love…..and though we feel sad now, in time we will all be together with Jesus in eternity.”

Susie Mae Pinckney Taylor, was born on January 28, 1933, to Marion Pinckney and Elizabeth Singleton. She spent...

Feb 5, 2021

Jan 31, 2021

Shirley Ann Flannery, 74, of Concord, NC passed away on January 31, 2021.

Shirley was born in Danville, VA on September 5, 1946 to the late Howard L. McLeoud and Eva Lee Allen.

She is survived by her husband Thomas Flannery, two sons Shawn Flannery (Stephanie) and Brian Flannery (Heather), and seven grandchildren Zachery, Kyle, Matthew, Ethan, Emily, Abigail, and...

Jan 30, 2021

Melinda Williams Bowie, 47, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on January 30, 2021.

Melinda was born in Alexandria, VA on November 15, 1973 to Russell Williams and Linda Kangas.

She is preceded in death by her mother Linda Kangas.

She is survived by her husband Bishop Bowie, daughter Anna Bowie, brother Jeremy Williams, father Russell Williams, and adopted mother Doris...

Jan 26, 2021

Elisa Nostro Hoffmann, 51, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She passed at her home peacefully surrounded by her husband and children after a nine year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Elisa was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 11, 1969 to the late Nicholas Nostro Sr and Phyllis Mambrino Nostro.

She leaves behind her husband of 28 years, George Hoffmann,...

Jan 25, 2021

Vickie Griffin of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on Jan 25, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 22, 2021

Shelia Grace Michael, 72, of Harrisburg, formerly of Marmet, WV, gained a change of residence on January 22, 2021, and moved on to join the love of her life, Franklin (Frankie), who preceded her in death on November 6, 2018, and to forever live with her Heavenly Father.

She was born June 29, 1948 to the late Howard and Helen...

Jan 16, 2021

Jean Marie Baskette passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years on January 16, 2021 at home in Concord, NC.

Jean was born to the late Robert and Alline Miller in Kentucky in 1934. She had one older brother, Robert William Miller, and half-sister, Mickey Sue Buckner of Mount Dora, FL. Jean graduated from Roosevelt High School in Chicago....

Jan 15, 2021

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Carol Duncan Hardin passed away unexpectedly on the morning of January 15, 2021, at her home in Kannapolis, North Carolina. She was 84 years of age.

Carol, known affectionately to some as “Char,” adored her family, cared deeply for her community, and gave of herself generously. She relished being in everyday contact with her...

Jan 12, 2021

Floyd “Chip” W. Oplinger, Jr, 72, of Harrisburg, NC passed away January 12, 2021 at home.  Chip was born in Ithaca, NY and was the son of the late Floyd & Beatrice Ellis Oplinger. After owning and operating a service station & wrecker service, he went on to retire from the United Parcel Service .and moved to the Charlotte, NC...

Jan 12, 2021

Violet Howard Vanschuyver, 77, of Harrisburg, NC went to be with the LORD on January 12, 2021.

Violet was born on October 21, 1943 to the late John and Nellie London in Charlotte, NC.

She was a loving and creative mother.  She wrote many of the poems at one time; and even a prize for her poetry. Her prize was for...