Obituaries
Dr. Bob Hammonds
Dec 28, 2023
Dr. Robert Eugene Hammonds passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after several years of declining health on Thursday, December 28, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Concord. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall. Bob was born on August 11, 1933...
Bobby Widenhouse
Dec 27, 2023
Mr. Bobby Lee Widenhouse, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. He was born April 15, 1938 in Concord, NC to the late Zebulon Vance Widenhouse and Myrtle Irene Black Widenhouse. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Cook, Vance Widenhouse, Billy Joe Widenhouse, and his sisters, Beulah Smith, Sara Taylor, and...
Seab Ritch
Dec 24, 2023
Seab Albert Ritch, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on December 24, 2023 at his home. The family will receive friends Friday, December 29, 2023 from 5-7 PM at New Grace Baptist Church in Concord, NC. A funeral Service will be held Saturday December 30, 2023 at 11 AM at New Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Allen Montgomery officiating. Burial...
Carolyn Shinn
Dec 23, 2023
Carolyn Avera Scarborough Shinn, a lifelong advocate for the underserved, passed away on December 23, 2023 at 100 years old. She was predeceased by her parents, PH Scarborough and Lucy Garmon Scarborough; her beloved husband Kenneth Shinn, Jr.; three brothers, Martin Jackson, Robert Edsall, and PH Jr.; and her son, Martin Kenneth Shinn. Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Lucy...
Kimberly Pettrey
Dec 23, 2023
Kimberly Ann Pettrey, 60, of Gold Hill Road, Concord, NC passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her home. Born on November 10, 1963 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Chester Pettrey and the late Margaret Almeda Pettrey. She was a 1982 graduate of Athens High School A funeral service will be held at 3:00...
Buddy Leatherman
Dec 22, 2023
Olin Lee “Buddy” Leatherman, Jr, age 82 of Concord, NC died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 22, 2023. The oldest son of the late Olin Lee “Doc” and Margaret McKinley Leatherman, Buddy was born on September 27, 1941, in Concord. He was married to the love of his life, Winslow Cannon Leatherman for 56 years....
Meredith Ray “Bub” Safrit
Dec 22, 2023
Mr. Meredith Ray “Bub” Safrit, 92, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Broadus Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Rodney Quesenberry, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park-Harrisburg. The family will greet friends from 11:30...
Ron Wooley
Dec 19, 2023
Ronald Doland Wooley, 78, of Concord, North Carolina passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Atrium Health Charlotte on December 19, 2023. Ron was born April 28, 1945, in Monroe, La. He grew up in Downsville, La. He worked and retired from General Motors in Louisiana. He was a graduate of Downsville High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. He...
Herbert "Herb" Greene
Dec 19, 2023
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, filmmaker and photographer, Herbert B. Greene, III, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Herbert diligently pursued knowledge and remained a life-long student, always seeking to learn something new he could share with his friends and family. His academic pursuits included earning his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in Radio, Television,...
Lillie Helms Biggers
Dec 17, 2023
Lillie Belle Helms Biggers, 91, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. Lillie was born June 25, 1932 in Stanly County, NC to the late James Luther Helms and Autey Belle Burris Helms. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Fred Motley Biggers, infant daughter Julie, and six siblings. Lillie was a wonderful loving daughter, wife,...
Mike Mills
Dec 17, 2023
Michael Lee Mills, age 73, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2023 at Atrium Cabarrus. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Pitts Baptist Church from 7:00-8:00pm. Mike was born September 25, 1950 in Valdosta, GA to the late Lonnie and Myrtle Mills. He served his country in the Army and...
John Mitchum
Dec 16, 2023
John Wesley Mitchum, 90, of Concord, North Carolina, died peacefully at home on December 16, 2023. John was born on February 19, 1933, in Anson County, the oldest son of Nancy Edwards Mitchum and Robert Parvin Mitchum. He was married to the love of his life, Helen Thomas Mitchum, for 66 years. John was a disciple of Jesus Christ and...
Narra Walters
Dec 14, 2023
Ms. Narra Lynn Stevens Walters, age 65 passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Narra was born July 28, 1958 in Montpelier, Vermont, and was the daughter of the late Neil L. Stevens and Beverly Ann Crowell Azur. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Neil Stevens, Jr. and Schuyler Azur. Narra retired as...
Patsy Bradley
Dec 12, 2023
Our dear mother, Patsy Jean Griswold Bradley, of Columbia, SC, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in Concord, NC. Patsy was born on November 30, 1941, in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She graduated from Charlotte Memorial Nursing School in 1963 and graciously devoted 45 years to caring for those in need as a Pediatrics Charge Nurse and as...
Donnie Fuller
Dec 12, 2023
Mr. Donald Herbert Fuller, age 76 passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 18th at 2 pm at West Concord Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Kevin Ford. The family will speak to friends following the service at the cemetery. Don was born December 16, 1946 in Cabarrus County and...
Randy Francis
Dec 12, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Randal "Randy" Scott Francis on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the age of 68. Randy passed away peacefully at his home in Concord, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories. Randy was born on January 18, 1955, in Gaffney, SC, to Carolynn Pennington Parr and...
Sarah Hughes
Dec 11, 2023
It is with broken hearts that we share that Sarah Elizabeth Hughes joined her mother, Becky Hughes in eternity on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Sarah, aged 27, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 28, 1996, in Dallas, TX, Sarah was the beloved daughter of Christopher "Chris" Dean Hughes...
Donna Allen
Dec 11, 2023
Donna Kay Hinson Allen, 72, of Concord, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 11th. Donna was born in Concord, at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (Atrium Cabarrus) on May 11th, 1951 to the late Leonard F. Hinson and Betty Harvey Hinson. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne...
Emily Grier Beaty
Dec 9, 2023
Emily Nan Grier Beaty, age 93, of Mt. Pleasant, SC (formerly of Concord, NC), died on December 9, 2023. Emily was born on November 16, 1930 to Rufus A. and Susie Mae Brown Grier in the Shopton and Steele Creek Community of Mecklenburg County. She graduated from Berryhill High School in 1948 and was valedictorian of her class. She loved...
Barry Hough
Nov 30, 2023
Mr. Barry E. Hough, 81, of Palaside Drive, Concord, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. A memorial service celebrating his life will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, December 8, 2023 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 Bradley Street NE, Concord. Dr. Deborah Frye, Pastor, will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service in the Yount Fellowship...
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