North Stanly High Alumni Obituaries

Mrs. Ethel Mae Townsend was born on November 28 1952 in Wadesboro Anson County NC to the late William Stanly Chambers and Georgian Colson Chambers. She peacefully entered eternal rest in the early morning hours of Christmas Eve at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point NC. She was preceded in death b...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barry C. Ridenhour 54 of Concord North Carolina on November 12 2025 after waging a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones. Affectionately known as Bear by some and Clete or George by others Barry was born on February 4 1...

who transitioned to eternal rest Saturday December 27 2025 at her residence in Albemarle North Carolina. Mary was born January 6 1951 in Stanly County North Carolina and was the daughter of John Henry and Mary Katerine Tillman Morrison. Gone from our home and our presence but not from our hearts Mar...

was called from labor to reward Saturday December 13 2025. Affectionately penned the nickname Billy Boy by his babysitter Daniel will be remembered for his quickwitted sense of humor joke telling and ability to bring laughter and a smile to their faces. He was born October 19 1941 in Stanly County N...

Our Father who is wise and merciful called Bernice Phifer Wiggins to eternal rest Tuesday January 6 2026. Bernice was born June 29 1954 in Stanly County North Carolina and was the beloved daughter of Bishop Robert and Prophetess Mary Stanback Phifer. Bernice enriched our lives and brightened our day...

to eternal rest Thursday December 11 2025. A bright and shining star Rachel was born September 15 1955 in Albemarle North Carolina and was the beloved daughter of William and Cora Elizabeth Williams Funderburk. Rachel was a blessing to her family and friends. She was the epitome of compassion gracio...

was born on December 4 1937 in Troy North Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late Rufus and Fannie Colston Miller. She transitioned from her daughters home to her eternal home on December 5 2025. From an early age Mary was destined for greatness. Though she would not have told you she was...

Jean Darolene Hartsell Helms 68 of Stanfield passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon December 30 2025 at Atrium Cabarrus surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at 200 PM Sunday January 4 2026 at Oakboro Church of God. Pastor Torben Stroupe will officiate and interment will follow i...

Reece Vance Deese born February 14 1936 to Fred and Foda Deese in the Cottonville Community of Norwood passed away peacefully on the morning of December 27 2025. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Kathie Talbert Deese who preceded him in death after 56 years of marriage. Funeral Services will ...

Glenn Jeff Jeffrey Britt went home to be with his Heavenly Father on January 13 2026 at the age of 68. He was born on June 28 1957 in New Bern North Carolina to the late Andy Crowell Britt and Hazel Thompson Britt. Jeff was the youngest of Hazels twelve children. A funeral service will be held at 30...