Nov 8, 2026

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Nov 7, 2026

Ernest Claude "EC" Bryant, 79, of Davidson, North Carolina, passed away on November 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, hard work, and friendship that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Born on November 17, 1946, in Dunn, North Carolina, and raised in Sanford, EC was the son of Robert and Mary Bryant and grew up alongside...

Nov 6, 2026

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Nov 4, 2026

William R. Hotze, 79, of Syracuse, New York, passed away on November 3.2026.

Born in Syracuse, New York, in March 1947, William was the son of the late Robet Hotze and Jane Regan Hotze. A proud military man, William carried with him a deep appreciation for his country and an unending love for his Syracuse Orange basketball team.

Above all, William cherished...

Nov 3, 2026

Carole Avery Patrick, 92, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026.

Born in Syracuse, New York, on April 5, 1934, Carole was the daughter of George Francis Avery and Marion Riddler Avery. She grew up in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Pennsylvania State University. She went on to a career as both a nurse and a teacher, caring for and...

Oct 31, 2026

Margaret Mary Engel Jellenik, 84, of Terrell, North Carolina, formerly of Long Island, New York, passed away on October 31, 2026. Born in Valley Stream, New York, to the late John Peter Engel and Mary Margaret Engel, Margaret lived a life defined by love, dedication, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to her family.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Oct 26, 2026

On October 26th, Joel Gilland passed peacefully in his sleep.  A loving father of two kids, Caroline and Andrew Gilland, and a devoted husband of Tina Gilland.  A caring sibling to Gina Campbell.  Joel graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earning a degree in Political Science while serving on the Board of Governors for the Alumni Association...

Oct 26, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dean Arthur Guerriero

April 20, 1972 – October 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dean Arthur Guerriero, a beloved husband, father, and friend, on October 26, 2026, at the age of 54.

Dean was funny, loving, and full of life. He lit up every room he entered and was often the life...

Oct 26, 2026

Kathleen "Kitty" Eynard passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, surrounded by the love that she spent a lifetime giving to others. Though small in stature, Kitty was larger than life in every way. She was fierce, strong-willed, loving, and unforgettable. Her presence filled every room, and her absence leaves a space that can never truly be filled.

Kitty was the...

Oct 26, 2026

Margaret Williams Railey, age 96, of Huntersville, NC passed away on October 26, 2026.

Margaret was born in Charlotte, NC on June 22, 1930, to the late B.C. & Louise Lambeth Williams.

Along with her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Curtis Lee Railey Sr. and their son, Curtis Lee Railey Jr. “Chip”.

She is survived...

Oct 25, 2026

William Rakestraw Beardslee, IV, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away October 25, 2026. He was born July 16, 2004 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of William R. Beardslee, III and Stacy (Saucier) Beardslee. He graduated from Lincoln Charter School in 2023 and was pursing a bachelor’s degree in communications.

Billy was a truly special soul whose kindness, compassion, and loving...

Oct 25, 2026

Barbara Jo (Warren) Makature, 83, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away October 25, 2026.

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Oct 22, 2026

Traci L. Lamarre, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, nurse, and friend, passed away on October 22, 2026 at the age of 75, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family.

To know Traci was to love her.  She had a remarkable way of making family out of those who entered...

Oct 20, 2026

Frank Marvin Moore, 79, of Mooresville, NC passed away on October 20, 2026.

Frank was born in Iredell County on April 1, 1947 to the late John Edgar Moore and Evie Marie Brotherton Moore.

Along with his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Moore; sister, Frances Tanner; brother, Johnny Moore; grand-daughter, Ariel Moore; and nieces, Kim Gilbert &...

Oct 19, 2026

Raymond Alan Heerdt passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2026, in Cornelius, North Carolina, after several years of declining health.

Ray was born on August 13, 1943, to Raymond E. Heerdt and Eleanor Strutz Heerdt. His father was killed in World War II aboard the USS Indianapolis when Ray just turned two years old. Ray and his brother, David L. Meyers,...

Oct 17, 2026

Norma Elaine Stewart, 87, passed away on October 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, creativity, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Born on October 13, 1939 in Washington DC to the late Elwood Cox and Ellen Geneva Cox, Norma spent most of her life residing in Poughkeepsie, NY before...

Oct 12, 2026

Wanda Baker Gatton, age 80, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on October 12, 2026.

Born April 18, 1946, in Mooresville, NC, Wanda was the beloved daughter of Reverend S. Duard Baker and Selma Wilson Baker.

Wanda dedicated more than three decades to being an educator. Most of her teaching career was at Jamestown Elementary School (Jamestown, NC) where “her children” were students...

Oct 11, 2026

Trudy was born on February 9, 1935, in Newton, North Carolina, the second of three children born to the late Wade Hampton Lefler and Trudye Chilcoat Lefler.

She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1957, majoring in Physical Education. Trudy began her teaching career at Eastover Elementary School in Charlotte and later taught in the Charlotte...

Oct 6, 2026

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Oct 4, 2026