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Carol Jean Zwelling Bonnas, 85, of Buffalo, NY passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Born in Erie County, NY on May 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John and Loraine Zwelling. Carol worked as a secretary for the State of New York. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved ex-husband, Clyde Bonnas; son, David Bonnas; brother, Jack Zwelling. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gary Bonnas (Therese) of Florida, Timothy Bonnas (Cindy) of Landis, NC and Thomas Bonnas of Buffalo, NY; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial of the cremains will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Cheektowaga,...

Trudy Elaine Myers-Peeler, age 66 of Charlotte, NC died Monday afternoon, June 8, 2020 at Carolinas Medical Center after several days in Intensive care, and several months of declining health. Trudy was born Dec 17, 1953 in Albemarle, NC to Ralph W. Myers (deceased) and Nancy B. Myers. She was married for 43 years to husband, Gregory M. Peeler and had three sons: Rev. Joshua Michael Peeler, and wife, Anna Grace Cary and 5 week old Judah Benjamin Peeler of New Roads, LA; Joseph Christian Peeler (deceased) and G. Michael Peeler, Jr. of Charlotte. Trudy is also survived by her loving family; sister, Carol Offi, husband, Bruce; brother, Winn Myers, wife Jan. and nephews Shon Barrier (Pam) of...

Mr. Edward "Teddy" Louis Gerber, age 36 of Cornelius, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Facility, Tucker House. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to the Coronavirus. Ted was born in Sarasota, Florida to Charles A. Gerber and Karen McKenzie Gerber on June 21, 1983. He attended Cypress Creek High School, Orlando, Florida. Teddy's passion was furniture restoration and remodeling homes, bars and other areas. He was a very skilled and talented woodworker. He also enjoyed singing in local establishments with friends and family. Ted could light up a room with his smile and charisma. He had many friends who loved him...

Dr. John "Jack" Gillis age 64 of Salisbury, North Carolina passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020. Beloved husband to Kaye Denton Gillis. Loving father of John (Sarah), Kelly (Drew), and Luke (Shelby) and loving stepfather to Meagon and Alex. Adored grandfather of John, Anna, Gianna, Luke, and many nieces and nephews. Devoted son of the late Robert and Mary Lou Gillis. Cherished brother of Robert (Marian), James (Deborah), Mary Jo (John), Michael (Maria Jose), Joseph (Denise), and William (Stephanie). A dear friend to all. Those who knew Jack remember him for his generous heart and his dedication to serving others. As an ophthalmologist for over 35 years, he devoted endless hours of...

Ralph Levi Peedin, 78, of Charlotte, N.C., after an extended illness, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019, in Salisbury, N.C. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Dora Peedin, his brother Billy Franklin Peedin and sister in law, Janie Peedin. He is survived by 3 sons, Ralph E. Peedin (Shera), Larry K. Peedin (Beth), and Andrew N. Peedin and his former wife of 35 years, Ursula Peedin; 4 grandchildren, Brent Peedin (Cecilia), Elizabeth Mustin (David), Adam Peedin and Emilie Peedin; 3 great-children, Jonah and River Peedin and Emery Mustin; Brothers, Bobby Earl Peedin (Rhonda), Dwight Herman Peedin (Carolyn), Sisters, Carol Peedin Creech (Fred) and Lavern Peedin Flannigan...

Molly S. Carver, 80, of Salisbury passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. Born in Charlotte, NC on May 30, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Molly Lancaster Summers and Daniel Cameron Summers. Molly graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor's Degree. She was the owner of MoRoDa Manufacturing Company and was a member of Avondale Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. She loved sewing and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Carver; son, Daniel S. MacClary and brother, John Summers. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Bobby MacClary (Billie);...

Norma Catherine Talbert, 85, of Charlotte, formerly of Spencer, N.C. passed away on 9/13/2019. Mrs. Talbert was born on 2/15/1934 in Rowan County to the late Preston Ritchie Earnhardt and Catherine Cecil Earnhardt. Mrs. Talbert is a graduate of Spencer High School, Class of 1952 and Salisbury Business College. Mrs. Talbert was a homemaker. Norma was preceded in death by her Mother and Father and a Sister Wanda Earnhardt Brandt. She was a long term member of Calvary Lutheran Church. She was a Sunday School Teacher and Lutheran League Advisor. She is survived by her Husband Thomas F. Talbert, Jr. whom she married on July 18, 1953, and her 3 sons, Thomas R. Talbert, Sr. (Tammie), of...