Obituaries

Aug 23, 2020

Paul L. Johnson, 59, of Charlotte, NC he lost his fight to cancer and gained his wings on August 23, 2020. He was born on July 11, 1961 in Roanoke, VA to Hubert Johnson and Constantine Guerrant .

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his niece, Angie Burnette.

He is survived by his wife of almost...

Aug 21, 2020

Hazel B. Miller, 97, of Charlotte, NC passed away on August 21, 2020. She was born May 30, 1923 in Panola, IL to the late Harlan and Minnie Underwood.

Along with her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, WC Miller; son, Eddie Miller; and eleven sisters and brothers.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Ed) Payne...

Aug 19, 2020

Jarvis Honori (Honi) Campbell Gaines, 97 an extraordinary person who lived through extraordinary times.

 

Born in east Texas in 1923 before the Great Depression  to Howard and Eva Campbell, people of ingenuity and resourcefulness, she learned how to create something from nothing.

 

They lived in numerous places across Texas, the most unique being a chicken coop, as Howard...

Aug 5, 2020

Daisy Lyles Bryant, 73,of Mt.Pleasant, NC passed away of August 5, 2020.

Daisy was born in Newell, NC on May 14, 1947 to the late David Lyles, Sr. and Mary Bell Lyles.

Along with her parents Daisy is preceded in death by her sister Carol Turner of Charlotte, NC.

She is survived by her 3 brothers David Lyles of Charlotte,...

Aug 4, 2020

Ruby Lula Abell Gratton died peacefully at the Brian Center Health & Retirement Center on August 4, 2020 in Concord, NC due to COVID-19 pneumonia.  She was 98.

Ruby was born on March 9, 1922 in Fairfield, VT to Clyde and Lula (Elwood) Abell.  She grew up working on their 365-acre farm and went to Chester A. Arthur primary school...

Jul 31, 2020

James (Jim) Lawrence Baker, son of LaVerne James and Hilda Hokanson Baker, was born on November 24, 1949 in Oak Park, Illinois. Jim passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina, surrounded by the love of his family.

This wonderful man was a faithful husband to his wife, Melissa for 21 years. He was a loving father to his...

Jul 28, 2020

Barbara Drake Jenkins went to her Heavenly home Tuesday evening July 28, 2020.

Barbara was born April 5, 1941 to the late Thurman C Drake and Elgie Brooks Drake. She was also preceeded in death by her husband of 54 years Silas Kenneth Jenkins and brothers Keith, Charles and Jerry Drake.

Barbara worked for government services in Washington, DC until...

Jul 28, 2020

Michael James Anderson, 24, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on July 28, 2020. Michael was born in Geneva, IL on February 4, 1996 to Mark and Isabel Anderson.

Michael is preceded in death by his grandfather Ofir Migueltorena; grandmother, Donna Tomasek; grandfather, Kenneth Anderson; and uncle, Thomas Anderson.

He is survived by his mother, Isabel Anderson; father, Mark Anderson; brother,...

Jul 22, 2020

Donald “Don” Richard Watt, 83, of Harrisburg, NC, went to be with his heavenly family on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Don leaves behind his loving wife of 22 years, Rebecca Verrier-Watt.  Since he did not distinguish between his biological children, step-children, in-laws, etc., this obituary will...

Jul 18, 2020

Johnny Mitchell Bethea Sr, went home to the Lord on Saturday July 18, he leaves to mourn eight sons, Johnny Mitchell Bethea Jr. (Valarie), Paul Lawrence Bethea (Irish), James Dallas Bethea, Stanley Bethea (Mariam), Imam. Abdul Shaheed Bethea (Khadijah), Minister Garrett Frederick Bethea (Jackie), Reginald Lamont Bethea (Belaney), Michael Anthony Bethea (Disheila), and four daughters, Pennie Bethea-Pavic (Goran), Dr. Karoline...

Jul 18, 2020

Jul 17, 2020

Miria Cabrera, 82, of Concord, NC passed away on July 17, 2020.

Miria was born in Melena De Cruz, Havana Cuba on April 17, 1938 to the late Uvalde and Eugina Baez Fernandez.

She is survived by her daughter Miriam Esther Cabrera, son-in-law Stanley Bethea, son John Michael Cabrera, daughter-in-law Beatrice, son Moses Gabriel Cabrera, daughter-in-law Lourdes, grandchildren Hector, Aleshia,...

Jul 14, 2020

Sandra (Sandy) McClish Wyrick, 80 years young, passed away peacefully at her home on July 14, 2020. She was born January 1940 in Hannibal, Missouri to Irvin and Lois McClish. She married Ronald Tracy Wyrick in September of 1958, who preceded her in death in March of 1994.

Sandy loved to work and serve others. She retired from Wray Ward...

Jul 2, 2020

David J. McManus Sr., 82 of Concord, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2nd, 2020.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin and Doris McManus; his brothers; Joey, Matthew, Jerry and Don McManus and his sisters, Marcella Fiorelli and Sharon Mang.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia; children David J. McManus Jr. (Nancy), Mitch McManus,...

Jul 1, 2020

Nora Lee Bethea, 86, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. She leaves behind her husband of 66 years, John Mitchell Bethea Sr; 8 sons, John Mitchell Bethea Jr., Paul Lawrence Bethea, James Dallas Bethea, Stanley Bethea, Iman Abdul Shaheed Bethea, Min. Garrett Frederick Bethea, Reginald Lamonte Bethea, Michael Anthony Bethea; and 4 daughters, Pennie Bethea-Pavic, Dr....

Jun 24, 2020

Nicolette Wagoner, 64, of Concord, North Carolina passed away on June 24, 2020. She was born on March 20, 1956 to the late Nicholas and Margaret Vlogeanitis in Bronx, NY.

Nicolette was known as "Nikki" to her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, together over 13 years, Donald E. Wagoner.

Out of an abundance of caution for...

Jun 17, 2020

If there is one word that defined Sherry Nied it would be LOVE.  She loved her family, friends, co-workers and God and was beloved by those she touched.

Sheryl (Sherry) Ann Nied (McReynolds), age 62 from Concord, North Carolina died peacefully on June 17, 2020 after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Sherry was born in Grand Haven Michigan...

Jun 11, 2020

Susan Moody Gurley, 87, of Norwood, NC passed away on June 11, 2020.

Susan was born on December 10, 1932 to the late Otis and Mary Moody in Walling, TN.

Along with her parents, Susan is preceded in death by her grandson James Scott Ozier and her sister Kathryn (Cash) Frank.

She is survived by her children Doug Gurley (Amy),...

Jun 2, 2020

Denise Sharpe Rogers, 62, of Kannapolis, NC passed away on June 2, 2020.

Denise was born in Boston, MA on November 4, 1957 to the late Michael and Joanne Sharpe.

Along with her parents, Denise is preceded in death by her husband Tommy Swink.

She is survived by her children Jessica Corriveau of Concord, NC, JoAnna Rogers of Taunton, MA and...

May 22, 2020