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Jerald "Fats" Edward Ballou, Sr. died on Sunday, May 22nd 2022, at the Laurels of Salisbury in Salisbury, North Carolina. He was born on September 17th, 1935 in South Royalton, Vermont the son of the late Harold K and the late Viola Smith Ballou. He served in the US Army and was a proud Korean war veteran. He was a retired truck driver of 60 years. He enjoyed going to local diners and flirting with the waitresses. He would strike up a conversation with anyone, as nobody was a stranger to him. He also enjoyed watching old western movies and reading National Geographic. He is survived by 3 sons, Jerry (Linda) Ballou of Mount Airy, North Carolina; Arnold Ballou of Lynchburg, Virginia; Stuart...

Ruth Click Wright, 92, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. She was born on March 12, 1930 in Rowan County to the late Oscar S. and Mae Moore Click. Ruth worked in retail at Belk and Purcell's, and was a secretary and bookkeeper for several companies including Dees Equipment Company and Burlington Industries, before starting a family. Afterward, she became a domestic engineer and Chief Home Officer. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, who loves her church and church family. She loved baseball, and served as a Booster Club Member for the Piedmont Bollweevils, as well as a Host Parent to several of the players throughout the...

Larry Gene Trexler, 75, of Rockwell, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem, surrounded by family. He was born on December 20, 1946 in Gold Hill, to the late Earl Trexler and Thelma Glover Trexler. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Larry worked as a Professional Truck Driver and retired from CFI in Joplin MD, after 38 years. He enjoyed working in his yard and playing darts in his spare time. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his four brothers and four sisters. Larry is survived by his wife, Constance Elaine Trexler of Rockwell; sisters, Marjorie Safrit of Rockwell, and Ann Sherman (Mike)...

Robert "Bob" Neal Stone passed away on March 19, 2022. He was born on May 9, 1950, to Paul and Della Stone of Martinsville, VA. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Betty Turner, and niece Susan Turner. He is survived by his wife, Susan Cauble Stone and son, Robert Jr., both of Salisbury, NC; daughter, Christy Bell (Sterrett) and grandson, Sterrett Neal of Asheville, NC; sister, Polly Shelburne (Cephas) of Martinsville, VA; sister, Bonnie Hodges (John) of Pinehurst, NC; brother-in-law, Jensie Turner (Alice) of Martinsville, VA; sister-in-law, Carol Lopp (Fred) of Lawrenceville, GA; sister-in-law, Kathy Cauble of Kannapolis, NC; niece, Terri Jones (Kimbel) of Warrenton, VA; niece,...

Earle H. Terwilliger (Earle Jerris, "EJ"), 93, recently of Huntersville, NC and previously the Rochester, NY area, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022. In addition to his parents, Earle was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Violet (Vi) M. Terwilliger, and his brother, Robert F. Terwilliger. Earle is survived by his children, Jeffrey E. Terwilliger and wife Charlotte of Raleigh, NC and Lynn Terwilliger Northrup and husband Peter of Charlotte, NC; step-granddaughter Kristen Northrup Dormsjo and family of Mt. Holly, NC; extended family originating in the Hudson Valley of NY; and close friends and musicians with whom he has collaborated over the years. Earle's...

Diffie Cornelius "DC" Needham Jr., 82, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. He was born December 10, 1939, in Moore County, NC to the late Diffie Needham Sr. and Mary Stamey Needham. DC worked as a heavy Equipment Operator for Blythe construction for over 50 years and in his spare time he enjoyed camping with family and friends. He was always providing for his family. He would give you his shirt off his back if you needed it. In addition to his parents, DC was preceded in death by sister, Ruth Carneis Hicks; and brother, Gene Edward Needham. DC is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ada Needham; brother, Mark E. Needham;...

Clovis "Sandy" Darnel Stevens, 75, of Pineville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born on May 26, 1946 in Buchanan County, Virginia to the late Clovis and Thelma (Hurley) Stevens. He attended Grundy Senior High before serving proudly as a medical corpsman in the United States Army. Sandy owned a roofing contractor business and was a frequent member of the Elks Lodge 1718 in Port Clinton, Ohio. He retired to North Carolina in 2010. Sandy never met a stranger. He was kind, hardworking, generous and was the life of the party. He enjoyed his loyal friends, playing...

Nadine Louise Vitak, 82, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at her home. She was born February 6, 1939, in Cleveland, OH to the late William and Gladys McKay. In addition to her parents, Nadine was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Clarence Vitak. Nadine is survived by her sons David Allen Vitak (wife: Chase & children: Ethan and Connor) of Atlanta, GA and Mark Steven Vitak (wife: Amy & children Shane and Lillian) of Atlanta, GA and daughter, Beth Marie DeLawter (husband: Mark & children: Danielle, Julia, and Kaitlyn) of Charlotte, NC In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. The family is planning a private...

Brenda Kay Buckwalter, 67, of New Holland, PA went home peacefully to be with the Lord after a few years of declining health on January 30th , 2022 in Mt. Pleasant, NC. She was born on June 27th , 1954, in Chester County, PA to the late J. Sylvester Blank and Roberta Fisher Blank. Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed traveling, card games, singing, spending time with family and friends, and adored her granddaughters Essie and Millie. She had a deep faith, a vibrant smile, and a beautiful soul. She graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School and spent her career in the banking industry. She loved to interact with her customers. Brenda is...

Fannie Ruth Walker passed into the loving presence of Jesus on January 12, 2022 in Charlotte, NC at The Havens Memory Care. She was born June 3, 1929 in Frenchburg, KY to James Monroe and Mary Alice Branham. Fannie was a resident of Kentucky until 1947 when she relocated to Cincinnati, OH. She then moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1948. She married Marvin L. Walker, Jr. On August 6, 1954. Fannie was known as Ruth to her friends and family. She was a loving mother, homemaker, gardener and quilter. She was employed at Wright-Patterson Air Force base in Fairborn, OH before children and then later worked for Defense Electronics Supply Center (DESC) in Dayton, OH. She retired in 1990 with 22 years of...

Jerry Carr Lingle, 83, loving Husband, Daddy, Granddaddy, Great Granddaddy, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend, passed away 8 January 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He was a longtime resident of Greensboro, living the last several years at Brighton Gardens Senior Living. Jerry was born 5 April 1938, in Faith, NC to the late Carr Hubert Lingle and Helen Williams Lingle. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by wife Laura "Janie" Barringer (1995) and brother Reverend Dean Lingle (1984). Jerry was raised in Faith and his childhood centered around family and the pleasures of growing up in small town America. Parades, family reunions, apple picking in the Virginia...

Kenneth S. Youngberg, age 85, passed away on December 3, 2021. Born in Minneapolis, Ken grew up in Richfield and lived in Minnetonka and Bloomington before moving to Mooresville, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by parents Sigfrid and Elsie Youngberg, and son Daniel. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Cynthia; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Pamela DiDonato (David); daughter-in-law Kay; brother, Bruce; 7 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. Ken was an active member in the AA community for 47 years, and his energy and enthusiasm for life will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Memorials may be made to: Stepping Stones Foundation, 62 Oak Rd. Katonah, NY 10536 or...

James Henry Daniel Jr., 81, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury, NC. He was born January 28, 1940 in Charlotte, NC to the late James Daniel and Rosetta Railey Daniel. He served in the US Air Force 8/4/1958 - 3/7/1962. He then worked as a carpenter and at one time had his own business, Mr. Jim "Dandy". He worked at the Habitat for Humanity in Kannapolis 2007-2010 as a custodian. In his spare time he enjoyed to read God's word, and to pass on a heartfelt smile and wave while wishing you to have "A Beautiful Blessed Day"! He served within his community for years as a church elder/deacon, church custodian, and VBS volunteer. His life...

Margaret Ayala Jackson, age 85, of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 9pm at her home after a prolonged illness. She was born April 27, 1936, in Hidalgo, TX to the late Ramiro Anastacio Ayala and Maria del Carmen Villareal (Garcia) formerly of Elsa, TX. Baptized Maria Margarita Ayala, she graduated from Pan American Collage in Edinburg, Tx 1962. After college she worked as a Flight Purser for Pan American Airways (no connection to college). After marriage, she worked as an educator and teacher for Berean Institute of Philadelphia. She was a former resident on Lawnton Av., East Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA. She recently attended daytime gatherings at PACE of Piedmont of...

Cathy Luckey Johnson, age 69, died peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, after a long illness. Cathy was born in Charlotte to the late Brooks and Margaret Luckey. She left her mark on the people who knew her in so many ways, but will especially be remembered for her big heart, sly sense of humor and colorful spirit. Cathy is survived by her daughter, Carrie Rodgers (Patrick) of Valatie, NY; brothers Michael B. Luckey (Patricia), R. Stephen Luckey (Janice) and K. Patrick Luckey (Wanda); nieces and nephews Julie Brandenburg, Jillian Crosby, Blakely Mack Lizotte, Robert Luckey, Hayley Mack, David Luckey and Travis Luckey; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like...

Pearl Elizabeth Foster Fullam, 84, of Landis, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord, NC. She was born June 4, 1937 in Kannapolis, NC to Augustus and Mary Griffey Foster. She attended Kannapolic City schools. She worked as a Labeler in the Sewing Room for Cannon Mills for many years. She was a member of North Kannapolis United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her Husband, Clyde Monroe Fullam, her Son David Monroe Fullam and 11 brothers and sisters. Pearl is survived by her daughter, Tammy F. Yandle and husband Phillip of Kannapolis; son, Alan Fullam and wife Annette of Landis, beloved grandchildren and...

William Alexander McLeod Jr. "Lex" 66, of Charlotte, passed away from natural causes on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Brightmoor Nursing Center in Salisbury, NC. He was born on March 22, 1955 to the late William A. McLeod and Miriam Stacy McLeod. Lex attended Barringer Elementary, Smith Jr. High, Olympic High, and UNC Charlotte. He loved all Sports, was a lifelong music fan, and he was a good guitarist. Lex is survived by his brothers, Zan McLeod of Potomac, MD, and Clif McLeod of Charlotte; a nephew, Skye McLeod; and a niece, Bonnie McLeod, both of Hillsborough NC. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 9, at 2pm, at Avondale Presbyterian in Charlotte. It is open...

Larry David Clark, Sr., 67, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. He was born September 7, 1954 in Concord, NC to the late Robert and June Horne Clark. He was a 1973 graduate of A.L. Brown High School. Larry had worked at Cannon Mills, Ben Franklin Crafts in Kannapolis and most recently Food Lion in Kannapolis. Larry was very talented, he enjoyed drawing, painting, making floral arrangements. Larry is survived by his son, Larry David Clark, Jr. of Salisbury; sisters, Susan Clark Smith and husband Harold of Mooresville, Pat Beaver of China Grove, and Lynnette Petrea of Kannapolis; brothers, Billy Ray...

Thomas "Tom" Lee Fehrs, passed away on September 5, 2021 at the age of 79, in Charlotte, NorthCarolina. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing lifechallenges with a smile. Tom loved his family dearly, kept his sense of humor and stayed strong until theend. Tom was born in Grove City, PA, on December 26, 1941 to Virginia and Willard Fehrs. When Tom was 17, he joined the U.S. Navy. He met his wife to be Mary while stationed in Norfolk, VA in December 1959. They met at church youth group and later married in August 1961. They had two daughters, Robin and Jo Anne. Tom retired from the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant Commander in 1984 after 25 years of...