Obituaries

May 3, 2018

William Allen Cook, 41 of Charlotte, NC went to be with his Lord on May 3, 2018. He was born on June 28, 1976 in Fort Pierce, FL. Survived by his beloved Kali; sister Kristin Cook; niece Kimberly Cook; his employer’s and extended family at Dallas 1 Construction; and many, many dear Bobby’s, aka friends. Preceded in death by parents, Bill and Judy Cook....

Apr 22, 2018

Apr 3, 2018

Sherman Douglas “Doug” Shuff, 66, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Carolina Continued Care Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

He was born on September 5, 1951 in Frederick, Maryland to Dolores Angell Shuff and the late Sherman William Shuff.

Doug is survived by his wife of 22 years, Leslie Shuff of Concord, NC; Children Jennifer...

Mar 23, 2018

Sofia Ortiz, 80, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 23, 2018 in Concord, NC.

She was born June 26, 1937 to the late Domingo Valentin and Rosa Sanchez in Puerto Rico.

Sofia is survived by her husband of 19 years Domingo Munoz; sons Efrian Ortiz (Stacey) and Ricardo Ortiz (Tabitha); daughter Rosa Cianfaglione (Mike); eleven grandchildren; fifteen great...

Mar 17, 2018

Mar 13, 2018

Olivia Ospina, 75, passed away peacefully on March 13th at Carillon Assisted Living of Harrisburg, NC.  She leaves behind two sons, Herman and Juan, daughters-in-law Carissa and Angie, eight grandchildren, and numerous family members and friends.  She left an unforgettable and indelible mark on those who met her and she will be missed terribly.  Her memorial service will be held Sunday...

Mar 13, 2018

Verna Mae Thompson, 75, passed away on March 13, 2018 at her home in Concord, NC.

She was born on August 24, 1942 to the late James and Emma Knight in Panama City, FL.

Verna was a generous, caring and loving person who never met a stranger.  Her warm nature made her easy to talk to and a comfort to those...

Feb 18, 2018

Madelyn A. Thomas (aka Madelyn Adella Wojksnar Rossi Thomas), of Indian Trail, NC, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2018.  Madelyn was born in Throop, PA on July 23, 1925 to her parents Sophia Lucille Horosko Rodgers and Joseph Radziszewski (aka Joe Rodgers), also of Throop, PA. 

Prior to relocating to Indian Trail, NC, Madelyn was a resident of Enfield...

Feb 10, 2018

Luther Watts, Jr., 61, went to his heavenly home on February 10, 2018 at his home in Charlotte, NC after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 20, 1956 to the late Luther and Louise Watts in Monroe, NC.

Luther is is survived by his daughters Amber (Adam) Whittemore and Brandea Watts; grandsons Jordan and Christian; granddaughters...

Jan 30, 2018

Jan 24, 2018

Kenneth Edward Benkendorf, 83, passed away January 24, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

He was born April 28, 1934 to the late Edward and Stephanie Benkendorf in Chicago, Illionis. 

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 58 years, Stella Benkendorf; sons Robert (Michelle) Benkendorf, James Benkendorf, and Joseph Benkendorf; daughters Debra (Donnie) Wetmore and Sandra (Geoff) Turk; brothers...

Jan 11, 2018

Jan 2, 2018

Nancy T.  Meadows, 89, went to be with her personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 2, 2018 at CMC- Northeast in Concord, NC.

She was born January 28, 1928 to the late John and Emma Thomas in Carolltown, Pennsylvania.

Mum, as she was known by her children, is survived by her sons Edward Meadows, Jim Meadows (Kathy), and...

Jan 1, 2018

Beverly Binkley Green, 54, passed away on January 1, 2018 at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina.

She was born May 18, 1963 in Winston-Salem, NC to Martin Binkley and the late Judy Amer.

She is survived by her daughter Savannah Green; brother Chris Binkley, and beloved pets Binky, Peggy, and Louie.

Beverly was a very kind, caring, and selfless person. ...

Dec 28, 2017

Sally C. King passed away surrounded by family on December 28, 2017, after a long battle with Huntington’s. 

She was born on May 18, 1944 to the late Robert and Irene Churchman in San Diego, California. 

Sally is survived by her son, Jeffrey S. Courtney, daughter-in-law Toni, grandchildren Travis and Amanda, daughter Michelle A. Bitter, son-in-law Daren, grandchildren Reagan and Cameron,...

Dec 26, 2017

Tamara Ann May, 57, passed away December 26, 2017 at CMC-Northeast in Concord, NC.

Tamara was born on August 7, 1960 to the late Clifford and Beverly Welch in Denver, Colorado.

Tamara is survived by her daughter Jenny Blimline (Randy).

Dec 18, 2017

Joan Maxine Brown, 85, went to be with the Lord, December 18, 2017 at CMC Northeast in Concord, NC.

She was born September 24, 1932 to the late Harley and Hilda Boomershine in Bell Center, Ohio.

Joan is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ron Brown; daughters Brenda Clem (Gary) and Janice Freistuhler (Nick); grandchildren Joe, Jennifer, Josh, Julie, and Jenna; 14...

Dec 16, 2017

Kathy Annette Cavender, 49, passed away on December 16, 2017 at her home in Concord, NC.

She was born November 2, 1968 to Wanda Kay McDonald and the late David Harvell.

Kathy is survived by her husband Kevin Cavender, whom she lovingly knew as Pee-Wee; daughter Krystal Smith, sons Kevin Cavender (Nicole), and Adam Cavender (Becka); mother Kay McDonald (Tim);...

Dec 8, 2017

Janet Lee Boles, 84, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2017 at Concord Place in Concord, NC.

She was born September 18, 1933 to the late Delbert and Inez Steffen in Painesville, Ohio.

Janet is survived by her daughter Lisa Charles(Tom); son Scott Boles(Susan); grandchildren Samantha, Stefanie, Trey, and Nicholas; great grandchildren Emmerson, Oliver, and Caroline; and...

Dec 7, 2017

Nannette Page, 91, passed December 7, 2017 at Avante in Concord, NC. 

She was born July 15, 1926 to the late Arthur and Irene Page in Niagara Falls, NY.

Nannette is survived by daughters Cheryl K. Templeton, Paulette I. Zellonis (Daniel), son Robert T. Templeton; granddaughter Irene V. Zellonis; grandsons Michael D. Zellonis and Mark Matson; brother Tommy Page; sister Honey Scott; cousin Peter...