Obituaries

Aug 12, 2017

 

Lillian Martha Hoffman Desnoyers passed away August 12, 2017 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in North Carolina. She was 86.

Lillian was born on May 7, 1931 and raised in New York’s Albany Home for Children. Her childhood there, and the love of her adopted parents George and Hilda Hoffman, led her to a career helping...

Aug 5, 2017

Anthony David Skor, 72, passed away August 5, 2017 at his home in Harrisburg, NC.

Dave was born April 21, 1945 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Skor; his mother, Helen Skoritowski; as well as his brother, sister, nieces, nephews and friends. 

He is proceded in death by his father Anthony Skoritowski...

Jul 21, 2017

Jacob Fred Sager, 35, passed away July 21, 2017 at his home in Indian Trail, North Carolina.

He was born on November 28, 1981 in Adak, Alaska.

Jake was a loving, affectionate, thoughtful and funny man of God. His children were his heart, and he loved being a daddy more than anything. He made sure to spend quality time playing...

Jul 17, 2017

Daniel Acevedo, 42, passed away on July 17, 2017 at his home in Harrisburg, NC.

Danny was born July 16, 1975 to Felix Acevedo (Doris) and Amy Henriksen (Steve) in Paterson, NJ.

Danny is survived by his parents as well as his son Jullian, daughter, Lexi and their mother Rebecca Harshaw. Survivors also include his siblings Camilo Acevedo, Leonardo Acevedo, Yaliza Acevedo, Linda Acevedo, Olga...

Jul 12, 2017

Wesley Quinn, 77, passed away July 12, 2017 at CMC Northeast in Concord, NC.  

He was born, June 10, 1940 to the late John and Ann Quinn.  Wes was an avid fisherman, who enjoyed spending time at the lake trying to catch that trophy fish.  He enjoyed the company of his cats and spending time with his family.

Wes...

Jun 25, 2017

Jim Tilley, 71, passed away on June 25, 2017 at his home in Charlotte, NC.

Jim was born on November 14, 1945 to the late Robert and May Tilley.

He is survived by his brothers Rich Tilley (Rhonda) and Bob Tilley (Lorene); sister Linda Kimball; a host of nieces and nephews; and his loyal companion Skye. 

Jim was an active...

Jun 18, 2017

Judy Marie Canar, 59, passed away on June 18, 2017 at Tucker Hospice in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Judy was born on February 17, 1958 in Phoenix City, Alabama.  She had a love for music, the beach, flowers and dancing, especially shag.  Judy also had a heart for animals.  She cared for every stray dog that she could.  

She is survived by...

Jun 15, 2017

Glenna Diane Smith, 70, passed away June 15, 2017 at Huntersville Oaks in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Diane was born on April 3, 1947 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late James and Jeanette Moss.

She is survived by her brother, Rodney (Jane) Moss; aunt, Doris; grand-daughter, Megan (Jeremy) Stephens; great grand-daughter, Belle Rose; sister in law, Barbara (David) Morgan; brother...

Jun 9, 2017

Alvin Ray Farley, 60, passed away June 9, 2017 at CMC-Mercy in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Alvin was born on April 24, 1957 to the late Ray and Etta Farley in Mullins, West Virginia.

He is survived by his wife Linda Farley; sons, Brian Farley (Kristy), Eric Farley; daughter, Danelle Lee (Clayton); grandchildren, Katelyn and Julianna; great-grandchildren, Austyn and Andrew Worley;...

May 16, 2017

Shirley Mavis Shepard, 81, passed away on May 16, 2017 at Pruitt Health in Harrisburg, NC.

Shirley was born on July 21, 1935 to the late Ray and Zelma Goble.

She is survived by her son William Shepard (Karla), daughters Cindy Shepard, Kathy Meeks (Phillip), Alisa Brake (Jonathan), and grandchildren Tiffany, Breé, Faye, Kaitlyn, Rebekah, Kyle, Bethany, Jenna, Katie Grace,...

May 7, 2017

Scott Michael White, 33, passed away on May 7, 2017 in Cabarrus County.

Hafey Funeral Service & Cremation of Springfield, MA are handling funeral arrangements for the family.

May 7, 2017

Lanny Corwin, 69, passed away at his home in Harrisburg, NC on Sunday, May 07, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Born on January 8, 1948 and raised in the Hialeah suburb of Miami, FL,  Lanny enjoyed a wonderful life filled with humor and love.  While attending high school at Hialeah High, he met his bride, Jill Bibeault and shortly after...

Apr 11, 2017

Joy Marlene Harry passed away April 11, 2017 at her home in Harrisburg, NC.

Joy was born on October 25, 1933 to the late Kinard and Gladys Jones of Baltimore, Maryland.

She is survived by her sons Ronald Harry (Martha) and Michael Harry (Vanessa); daughter Denise Taylor (Elmer); sisters Clarice Hilton and May Barns; as well as a host of...

Mar 28, 2017

Margaret Catherine Hinkle passed away March 28, 2017 at CMC Pineville.

Margaret was born November 12, 1944 to the late William and Margaret Gray.

She is survived by her son Michael J. Hinkle (Cindy), daughters Margaret Mary Hinkle and Kristin Hinkle (Chris), grandson Nicholas and granddaughter Lacye Rae.

Margaret was a loving mother who enjoyed meeting new people.  She also enjoyed...

Mar 28, 2017

Sandra Lee Hodgson passed away March 28, 2017 at Pruitt Health – Town Center in Harrisburg, NC.

Sandra was born December 8, 1944 to the late Samuel and Mary Westfall.

Sandra is survived by her sons John Hodgson (Lisa), Brian Hodgson, and Samuel Hodgson (Bonnie); sisters Bertha Smith, Helen Owings, and Dee Westfall; brother David Westfall and four grandchildren.

The family will...

Mar 18, 2017

Cosette Dennis, 82, passed away March 18, 2017 at her home in Charlotte, NC.

Cosette was born March 1, 1935 in Eatonton, GA to the late Bennie and Merial Reid. 

She is survived by her husband of 56 years Rufus Dennis; children Wallace “Clay” Dennis, Shirley “Big D” Dennis, Michael Dennis (Carolyn), Tjwana “Tee” Dennis-Jenkins (Keith), Naomi “Nayko” Dennis, Rachel “Rachey”...

Mar 16, 2017

Cleo Lane, 88, passed away on March 16, 2017 at Transitional Healthcare in Kannapolis, NC.

Cleo was born June 14, 1928 in Cabarrus County to the late Walter and Katie Clifton.  

She is survived by her sons, Steven Lane and Larry Lane; daughter, Priscilla Lane; sister, Lucinda Parks-Kenner; as well as grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.  Cleo is preceded...

Mar 14, 2017

Dorothy M Howser passed away on March 14, 2017 at Pruitt Health in Harrisburg, NC.  She was 87 years old.

Dorothy was born February 8, 2017 to the late Emil and Marie Drachenburg in Cleveland, Ohio.  She is survived by her daughter Sherri McCloskey (Scott), 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Dorothy is preceded in death by her son David Robert...

Mar 7, 2017

Mar 6, 2017

Evelyn Wanda Dance, 64, passed away March 6, 2017 at CMC Northeast.

Evelyn was born May 2, 1952 in Bristol, VA.

She is survived by her husband Thomas Dance, daughters Michelle Williams (Mike), Mercedes Thomas, Lisa Alspaugh (Aaron) and Lea Owens; stepson Steven Dance; brother Tom Wilkins; grandchildren Jessica W., Andrew, Emily, Lexie, Aaron II, Bradley, Bella, Jessica D and Caleb.

Evelyn was an...