Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care

12/05/2025

I will light Candles this Christmas;
Candles of joy despite all sadness
Candles of hope where despair keeps watch,
Candles of courage for fears ever present,

Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days,
Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens,
Candles of love to inspire all my living,
Candles that will burn all the year long.
— Howard Thurman

12/05/2025

Matthew Harry Mabry, 81, of New London, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Novant Medical Center in Huntersville, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 2 PM on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Bethel Methodist Church in New...

Read the obituary of Matthew Harry Mabry from Albemarle, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

12/04/2025

Bonnie Jean Buck

On November 13, 2025, Bonnie Jean Buck of Mt Pleasant, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was a day of angels rejoicing and a grand welcoming on the streets of gold. Our minds cannot fathom how glorious that day really was for Bonnie. Those of us left...

Read the obituary of Bonnie Jean Buck from Locust, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

12/03/2025

Sympathy Baskets

A warm, comforting gesture when words aren’t enough.
These thoughtfully curated baskets are filled with comforting treats—simple reminders that someone cares. Each spoonful and every bite offers a gentle way to bring a little light and warmth to a heavy moment.

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12/01/2025

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of the following individuals. May they rest in peace.

12/01/2025

Vivian Carol Polk Gregory, 84, of Norwood, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly.

In accordance with the family’s wishes, there will be no formal services at this time.

Born June 28, 1941, in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruby...

Read the obituary of Vivian Polk Gregory from Albemarle, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

12/01/2025

Cathy McManus Greene, 68, of Norwood, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Stanly Manor Nursing Facility.

Born November 15, 1957, in Union County, New Jersey, Cathy was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy McManus. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clyde...

Read the obituary of Cathy McManus Greene from Albemarle, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

11/30/2025

Larry Eugene Litaker, 75, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 3:30 PM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Eddie Barbee. The family will receive...

Read the obituary of Larry Eugene Litaker from Albemarle, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

11/29/2025

Linda Kay Vichesky Smith, 84, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Union.
Born March 22, 1941, in Findlay, Ohio, she was the daughter of Bob Switzer and Mary Elaine Crumrine Switzer. Linda worked for many years as a medical transcriptionist and later...

Read the obituary of Linda Kay Smith from Monroe, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

11/28/2025

As the holiday season approaches, many are preparing for family gatherings and joyful traditions. But for those grieving a loss, this time of year can feel heavy and overwhelming. If you are hurting this season, please know this: your grief is real, your feelings are valid, and you are not alone.

Take the days ahead one moment at a time. Seek support, speak your loved one’s name, and allow yourself space to feel what you feel.

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