OBITUARIES

Aaron Eugene "Gene" Linker

Aaron Eugene "Gene" Linker

Aug 29, 2023

Aaron Eugene “Gene” Linker age 83 peacefully passed away at his home, on Tuesday August 29 2023. His death was very unexpected. Gene was the fifth child of nine children born to the late Aaron and Carrie Linker on March 31st 1940.

Gene served in the United States Army for four years stationed in Germany.

Before his retirement he worked...

Harvey Evans Baker

Harvey Evans Baker

Aug 22, 2023

Harvey Evans Baker, 64, of Kannapolis, passed away, Tuesday, August 22 at Atrium-Main-Charlotte.

He was the son of the late Leif Ericson Baker and Birdia Moose Baker. Harvey graduated from UNC-Charlotte and was retired from his banking career.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved lifetime partner, Nancy Smothers; brothers William Baker (Debby) and Norman Baker (Susan); nephews...

Ronald Alan Milesco

Ronald Alan Milesco

Aug 19, 2023

Ronald Alan Milesco, 89, of Concord, passed away, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his residence. 

Mr. Milesco was born September 11, 1933 in Dauphin Co. PA, son of the late George Milesco and Beulah Hendricks Milesco. 

He is survived by daughters, Bayne Sakaduski (Michael), Cynthia Wareham (Barry); son Phillip Milesco; grandchildren Paich, Roni Jo, Danny, Amber, Heather, Danielle, Tyler, Kayla;...

David Lynn Burleyson

David Lynn Burleyson

Aug 11, 2023

David Lynn Burleyson, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Friday, August 11, 2023 at Atrium-Cabarrus.

Memorial service will be 6pm Friday, August 18 at Gordon Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, officiated by Rev. Chris Wallace. The family will receive friends beginning at 5pm.

Lynn was born March 19, 1950 in Cabarrus County, son of the late Clon Burleyson and Blanna...

Paul Steven "Steve" Barnhardt

Paul Steven "Steve" Barnhardt

Jul 25, 2023

Paul Steven “Steve” Barndardt, 65, of Concord passed away, Tuesday July 25, 2023 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 4pm, Saturday July 29 at Cold Springs Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Cliff Wall. The Barnhardt family will receive friends from 2-3:45 prior to the service.

Steve was born February 9, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Paul...

Carol Jean Crowell

Carol Jean Crowell

Jul 11, 2023

Carol Jean Esch Crowell, age 84, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, surrounded by family at her new home in Albemarle, NC.

Daughter of Rev. Byron and Mary Rauch Esch, Carol was born May 20, 1939, in Beaver Valley, PA. After childhood residences in PA, OH, and West Walworth, NY, she moved to Dunkirk, NY, where she met her high school...

Sidney "Buddy" Banks Kluttz, II

Sidney "Buddy" Banks Kluttz, II

Jul 8, 2023

Sidney “Buddy” Banks Kluttz II, 69, of Concord, passed away, Saturday July 8, 2023 at Atrium-Cabarrus.

Services are Private.

Buddy was born January 11, 1954 in Cabarrus County, son of the late Sidney Banks Kluttz and Ruth Burris Kluttz. He was a Mt. Pleasant High School graduate. He worked as a service advisor in the automotive industry. He loved sports...

John Wayne Strube

John Wayne Strube

Jul 4, 2023

John Wayne Strube, 61, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Memorial service in celebration of his life will be held, 3pm Sunday July 16, 2023 at Community Church of Mt. Pleasant, 400 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant NC 28124, officiated by Pastor Jason Shive. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:45pm at...

Barbara Rimer Lewis

Barbara Rimer Lewis

Jul 2, 2023

Mrs. Barbara L. Rimer Lewis, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, 79, of Governor's Pointe Court, Concord, NC and long-time Mount Pleasant resident, got her Heavenly wings on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at home surrounded by family after a period of declining health. An open receiving of friends will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 13, at Gordon Funeral...

Ruth Linker Barrier

Ruth Linker Barrier

Jun 28, 2023

 

Ruth Linker Barrier age 90 peacefully passed away from this earth into the arms of Jesus on June 28th 2023 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family.  Ruth was the second child of nine children born to the late Aaron and Carrie Hatley Linker on November 19th 1932.

Before her retirement she worked at the Mt....

Lois Hatley Hinson

Lois Hatley Hinson

Jun 27, 2023

Lois Marie Hatley Hinson, 95, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Tuesday, June 27 at the Mt. Pleasant House.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm Saturday at the First Baptist Church, 8535 Lee St., Mt. Pleasant, officiated by the Rev. Chris Wallace and Dr. Rob Roberts; burial will follow at Mission Baptist Church, Locust.

The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30pm...

Kimmie Ford, Jr.

Kimmie Ford, Jr.

Jun 27, 2023

Kimmie Ford, Jr, 48, of New London, passed away peacefully, Tuesday June 27, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He fought hard for two years, with kidney cancer and sadly he lost the battle to liver failure.

Kimmie will be remembered in our hearts as a man that was larger than life. The son of Kimmie Sr. and Carolyn...

Sharon Mae Bunger

Sharon Mae Bunger

Jun 25, 2023

Sharon Mae Herzeelle Bunger, age 81, of Albemarle, NC and lifelong resident of Iowa died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.

Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, July 15th at Gordon’s Funeral Home and Crematory in Mount Pleasant, NC. Family will receive friends from 2:00-3:30pm with a service starting at 3:30pm. The...

Amy Leigh Smith

Amy Leigh Smith

Jun 23, 2023

Amy Leigh Tanner Smith, 43, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Tucker Hospice House.

No services are scheduled.

Amy was born December 21, 1979 daughter of Calvin Tanner and Carol Pressley Hurlocker. She enjoyed spending time with her grandson Malachi Smith.

In addition to her parents she is survived by a son Jacob Smith; daughter...

Angela Dawn Kemp

Angela Dawn Kemp

Jun 16, 2023

Angela Dawn Raymond Kemp, 55 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away, Friday, June 16, 2023 at Atrium Cabarrus.

Memorial service will be 3:00pm, August 26, 2023 at the Morrow Mountain Scenic Overlook.

Angela was born August 24, 1967 daughter of Betty Medlin Coley and the late Robert Raymond. She attended St. Stephens Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed camping, NASCAR and watching her...

Catherine Irene Culp

Catherine Irene Culp

Jun 6, 2023

Catherine Irene Culp., 71, of Concord passed away June 6, 2023 at Atrium Health-Main.

Graveside service will be held 3pm Saturday, June 10 at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Faye McRorie. The Culp family will receive friends from 1-2:45 prior to the service at Gordon Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

Mrs. Culp was born in Cabarrus County,...

William Malanthan Sifford

William Malanthan Sifford

Jun 5, 2023

William “Bill” M. Sifford, 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior, June 5, 2023, at his home.

Graveside service will be 11am Friday, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery. At other times, the family will be at the home of Lisa Edwards on Merle Rd., Concord, NC.

Bill was born January 10, 1963 in Cabarrus County son...

Beverly Jean Latier

Beverly Jean Latier

May 31, 2023

 

Beverly Jean Smithka Latier, 88, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina after an extended illness. 

No services are planned at this time.

Beverly was born August 14, 1934 in Endicott, NY to the late Bernard and Marion Moon Smithka. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Ronald Latier in 2018; a...

Teresa Starr Hill

Teresa Starr Hill

May 29, 2023

Teresa Starr Hill, 62, of Gold Hill, passed away, Monday, May 29.

The family will receive friends from 2-4pm Saturday, June 3, at Gordon Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

Starr was born August 26, 1960 in Cabarrus County, daughter of the late Carl J. Hill and Joyce Mullis Hill. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, fishing, working with...

Evelyn Pless Vaughan

Evelyn Pless Vaughan

May 29, 2023

 

Evelyn Pless Vaughan 79 of Mount Pleasant, passed away at her home on Monday, May 29th, 2023 following a period of declining health.

A celebration of her life will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, June 2 at her church St. Stephen's Lutheran. Tim Honeycutt will lead the service assisted by Father Jim Bernacki. Burial will follow in the...

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