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Mary Jeanette Belk Goodnight, 92, of China Grove, passed away September 6, 2025. Jeanette was born on April 12, 1933, to...
09/06/2025

Mary Jeanette Belk Goodnight, 92, of China Grove, passed away September 6, 2025.

Jeanette was born on April 12, 1933, to the late Cletus Marvin Belk and Mary Ella Bost Belk.

Jeanette worked for Cannon Mills and later retired from Rowan County School System.

Jeanette had a love for her church and church family, and she demonstrated that love through her love for music and used those gifts to play for Sunday school opening for over 25 years. Jeanette was a member of Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church of Landis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Bobby Goodnight, sister Betty Belk.

Surviving members are Donna Kluttz, son Alan Bradshaw (Faye), son Brian Goodnight (Clara); grandchildren, Jason Kluttz, Elizabeth Woodlief, Justin Kluttz, Joshua Goodnight, Nicholas Goodnight, and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church with funeral services to follow 1:00 PM also at the church with Pastor Tim Kneuss, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, 750 Mt. Moriah Church Rd. China Grove, NC, 28023.

Kind memories and words of comfort may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com and Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home page.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Goodnight family.

Carolyn Louise Sellers, 77 of Salisbury, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. Though her death was unexpect...
09/04/2025

Carolyn Louise Sellers, 77 of Salisbury, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. Though her death was unexpected, Carolyn’s family knew when she passed, she would meet her Lord and Savior.

Carolyn was born on February 18th, 1948, in Cabarrus County to the late Duncan Thomas Sellers and Gladys Mae Young. She was educated in Rowan County Schools and attend Rowan Cabarrus Community College where she obtained her CNA 2 licenses. Carolyn worked in the health care field for over 40 years.

Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family, and watching sermons of various local pastors on YouTube. She and her family would often go out to eat, visit thrift stores and find local produce. Carolyn had recently spent 5 days in Cherokee NC with her daughter Belinda. Carolyn could often be found on her back porch feeding the stray cats or squirrels who would visit her daily. When you did visit with her, you never left empty handed. She would always have something to give you or she would tell you about Jesus.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Crystal Blevins, grandson Andrew Myers, brothers, Tommy Sellers, Kenneth Sellers and Chris Sellers, sisters, Vickie Faggart and Sylvia Sellers.

Those left to cherish her memories are her two daughters, Sonya Allman (Alan) of China Grove and Belinda Crisco (Mike) of Salisbury, and son in law, Dell Blevins, bonus daughter, Connie Crisco. Grandchildren, Christopher Barnette, Alicia Plyler, Magen Allman, Britany Slessman, Jeremy Blevins and Cody Myers. Great grandchildren, CJ Barnette, Dillon Barnette, Kendall Barnette, Keston Horsley, Kaleal Horsley, Rhett Myers, Waylynn Myers, Baylee Myers, Hayden Slessman, Matthew Jolly, Nellie Brewer. Nieces, Alison Dixon, Angie Walker, Julie Sellers, Sandy Deal and Jamie Hawkins, nephews, Shane Merritt, Jason Merritt, Romney Sellers, Michael Sellers, Chantz Sellers and Alan Sellers, and brothers, Wayne Sellers (Dawn), Odell Sellers (Mary).

The family would like to thank the staff of Atrium Health (ER, OR, ICU, 2nd and 4th floor), Autumn Care of Salisbury and Rowan County Paramedics for the care and compassion they showed to Carolyn and her family while in their care.

Services will be held on Monday, September 8th, 2025, at Eastwood Baptist Church, Kannapolis, NC (320 Cook St.). Visitation will be 11:00 - 12:00. Service will begin at 12:00 followed by burial at Rowan Memorial Park. Randall Ritchie will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Eastwood Baptist Church or The American Cancer Society.

Memories and kind words may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Sellers family.

Doris Louise Overcash Freeze , 94, of China Grove, died in the early morning hours of August 31, 2025 at her daughter’s ...
09/03/2025

Doris Louise Overcash Freeze , 94, of China Grove, died in the early morning hours of August 31, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Cary after months of declining health issues.

Born May 15, 1931, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Marks Hoyt Freeze, parents Luther McCamey and Mary Agnes Davis Overcash, brothers Brown and Homer Overcash, sisters Helen Overcash Smith, Juanita Overcash Ayers, Barbara Overcash Bradshaw and nephew Jerry Wayne Overcash.

She was a 1949 graduate of China Grove High School where she was a 4 year member of the Choir, Beta Club, Monogram Club, basketball team, newspaper staff, Halloween Queen, cheerleader, Girls’ State, Miss China Grove High and Rowan County All-Tournament Basketball team.

Doris attended and earned a bachelor’s degrees in physical education and grammar grade education from Appalachian State Teachers College 1949- 1953. While in college, she was very involved in the Future Teachers of America, Lutheran Students Association, Physical Education Club, Modern Dance Club, Varsouvianna Club, Association for Childhood Education, College Choir, editorial staff for The Appalachian paper and President of the Women’s “A” Club . Her senior year she was voted Most Athletic Girl, was Tennis Singles Champ, a member of the women’s basketball and volleyball teams, intramurals basketball champ…a stellar athlete.

She was a long-time member of Lutheran Chapel Church where she was a dedicated choir member.

Doris was employed most of her working career with Rowan County Schools where she taught English and Physical Education at Corriher-Lipe Junior High. She served as tennis coach, cheerleading advisor and keeping the scorebook for the basketball teams. She loved her students! She also taught briefly in Columbia, SC, Shadybrook Elementary in Kannapolis, and 6th grade at China Grove Elementary her first year of teaching. She continued to stay in touch with former students all the way up to her death.

She was a very devoted mother and always had the best intentions. Her love for family didn’t just include her daughter and husband but everyone related to her beyond generations and then nonrelatives as well. If there was a ballgame of any kind and you told her about it, she was there. Staying at home was a rarity.

Playing church softball every summer was a highlight. She looked so forward to family reunions each year. Doris never missed a single school performance that her daughter’s choral groups gave no matter what the distant. She was there for 36 years. Her nieces and nephews were her pride and joy until great-nieces and great-nephews appeared then great-greats. But the two that captured her heart were her granddaughter and grandson. She dropped everything to be at all of their functions or performances.

Survivors include one sister, Mary Francis (Frankie) Overcash Echerd of China Grove; daughter Joan Freeze Small (David), granddaughter Kirsten Small and grandson Christian Small of Cary; nieces Susie Smith Beaver of Bahama, JoAnn Overcash Lucas of FL, Kathy Ayers Morgan of China Grove, Sharon Echerd Edwards of China Grove, Mary Jane Ayers Measmer of China Grove, and Debra Bradshaw of Indian Trail; nephews John Overcash of Georgia, Davey Overcash of Terrell, Steve Echerd of China Grove, Tony Bradshaw of Lenoir, and Tim Bradshaw of Wingate and many great-nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service 11am-12pm in the church fellowship hall at Lutheran Chapel Church. Viewing of the body will be in the church sanctuary prior to the service. The service will begin at 12 noon with the Rev. Tony Bradshaw officiating. Rob Durocher is the organist. Entombment will follow the service at Westlawn Mausoleum in China Grove.

The family would like to thank Home Healthcare of Raleigh, WakeMed hospital of Cary, and Rex Rehab in Apex for their sincere care and treatment of Doris these last 3 months.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, a memorial can be made to Lutheran Chapel Church, P.O. Box 152 China Grove, NC 28023.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Freeze family.

Evelyn Margaret Childers Weant finished her earthly journey on September 1, 2025, and is now with her Savior in her eter...
09/03/2025

Evelyn Margaret Childers Weant finished her earthly journey on September 1, 2025, and is now with her Savior in her eternal home. After several years of declining health, she passed away in her home on the Weant farm. Evelyn’s husband of 66 years, Roy Daniel Weant, and her sister Lois Childers lovingly cared for her and were with her at her passing.

Evelyn attended the Buzzard Run one room schoolhouse in Alexander County from 1939-1945, Hiddenite High School from 1945-1948, and China Grove High School 1948-1951. She graduated from Evans College of Commerce in Concord in 1952. She completed a course at the Stone School of Charm and Modeling in Charlotte, NC in 1957.

Evelyn’s career as an executive secretary included Pontiac Motor Company Charlotte, Cone Mills Greensboro and Cannon Mills Kannapolis. She left the workforce to stay at home with her children Michael and Angela.

Evelyn was an avid reader, loved listening to gospel music and good preaching. Evelyn described herself as having “an inquisitive mind.” She was of the Baptist Faith.

Evelyn was the daughter of the late Lloyd Levi Childers and Annie Mayzo Campbell Childers. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Scott Weant, daughter, Angela Dawn Weant Gobble, her brothers Rondal Lloyd Childers and Troy Lee Childers.

She is survived by her husband Roy Daniel Weant, her sister, Lois Lillian Childers (China Grove), brother Jimmie Carl Childers, Sr and his wife Pat Mann Childers (Salisbury), along with a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at West Lawn Cemetery in China Grove on Friday September 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Weant family.

Walter Mitchell Moore, 80, of China Grove, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the NC State Veterans Home in Sali...
08/28/2025

Walter Mitchell Moore, 80, of China Grove, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury, NC.
Born in Chesterfield County, SC on June 11, 1945, he was the son of the late Willis Moore and Mary Starnes Moore.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by six siblings.
Walter graduated from South Rowan high school and from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. He served in the United States Army from 1966-1969 as a Finance Officer, being stationed in Germany.
He worked many years in the textile industry retiring as Supervisor and was a member of First Methodist Church of China Grove having served on various committees and various activities.
Walter’s life encapsulated many wonderful memories. He shared 61 years of marriage with Janice Lentz Moore. Together they built a life for themselves, raising their sons, Bryan and Avery and enjoying grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Many hobbies included yard work, hunting, fishing and coaching baseball. Walter never missed a ball game. He loved antiques, playing golf, watching western movies, traveling to many US States and spending time at the Outer Banks.
Walter’s reputation was always exemplified by caring for others he worked with, his family and friends. He will truly be missed by all that had the opportunity to know him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janice; sons, Bryan (Shannon) Moore and Avery (Melissa) Moore; grandchildren, Carlie Moore, Cayden Moore, Ava Moore, Cole Oliphant, Desiree Roach, Curtis Roach, and Mckenzie (Jesse) Beaver; great-grandchildren, Breleigh Davis, Eliza Beaver and Wylder Ware.
He is further survived by his brother, Don Moore, and two sisters, Marcine Miller and Mary Alexander.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at First Methodist Church of China Grove.
The funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM with Pastor Will Van Wieren officiating. Burial will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery with military honors.
Memorial donations may be made to First Methodist Church of China Grove 110 W Church St, China Grove, NC 28023.
Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.
Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Moore family.

Ronald Lee McCraw, 73, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Piedmont Health and Rehab. Born on an Army...
08/28/2025

Ronald Lee McCraw, 73, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Piedmont Health and Rehab.

Born on an Army base in the territory of Alaska on March 21, 1952, he was the son of the late Alonzo McCraw and Virginia Norma Martin McCraw.

Ronald was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, Class of 1970 and received his bachelor’s degree from UNC-Charlotte. He worked many years in Data Programming and retired from Charlotte-Douglas Airport TSA as a baggage inspector.

He was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed collecting and building trains. Ronald was also a member of an online podcast, where he made many friends across the country.

In his final days, he reaffirmed that he was ready to go, knowing that he would see his father and mother again, along with his fur-babies, BJ and Sandy.

A graveside service will be held Monday, August 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM at West Lawn Memorial Park with Dr. Joseph Seymour.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Novant Health - Rowan County Hospice 1229 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury, NC 28144.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Piedmont Health & Rebab and to Trellis Support Care for their exceptional care given to Ronald over the last several months.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared with www.linn-honeycutt.com.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the McCraw family.

Karen Ann Bachman Horton, 77, of Salisbury, NC passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born in Roches...
08/28/2025

Karen Ann Bachman Horton, 77, of Salisbury, NC passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Born in Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Bachman, Jr. and Patricia Buelte Bachman.

In addition to her parents, Karen was also preceded in death by one brother, David Bachman.

She worked as a Correctional Officer at Ontario County Jail for many years.

Karen loved animals, especially canines. While living in Bloomfield, New York, she owned and operated K & D Boarding Kennel. Other hobbies and enjoyment included cooking, baking, and crocheting blankets. Most of all, she loved her family and will be greatly missed by those who knew her.

Cherishing her memories are her husband of 55 years, Donald Walter Horton of the home; two daughters, Sheryl (Paul) Long of VA and Michelle (James) Wilcox of Salisbury, NC; two grandchildren, Patricia and Patrick Long, and one brother, Robert (Linda) Bachman of Rochester, NY.

The family will gather at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, 1420 N. Main Street China Grove, NC, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 PM in the Northcrest Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations may be made to Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary 220 Grace Church Rd Salisbury, NC 28147 faithfulfriends.org OR Pet Pride of New York 7731 Victor Mendon Rd (Route 251 Victor, NY 14564 petprideny.org.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Horton family.

David Alexander Daugherty Jr., 79, of China Grove, NC, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1946, t...
08/28/2025

David Alexander Daugherty Jr., 79, of China Grove, NC, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on August 15, 1946, to the late David Alexander Sr. and Alma Lou Daugherty.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Corriher Daugherty; daughter, Meredith (Robbie); son, Douglas; and sister, Delane (CJ) Nickleson, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and especially treasured the time he spent hunting and fishing with his son. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle.

David earned an Associate’s Degree in Business and served as Vice President at Frank C. Corriher. Through his work, he built lasting friendships and was respected for his dedication.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Daugherty family.

John Adam Noble III, lovingly known as “Johnny,” of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away on August 26, 2025, at the ag...
08/28/2025

John Adam Noble III, lovingly known as “Johnny,” of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 69.

Born on August 12, 1956, in Salisbury, Johnny was the son of the late John Noble Jr. and Virginia Harrington. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Greg Noble.

Johnny is survived by his devoted daughter, Jenny Rudy, and her husband, Ryan, as well as his cherished unborn grandson, whom he eagerly looked forward to meeting in February 2026.

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Johnny dedicated his career to serving others, including his years of work with the VA. By trade, he was a skilled welder and fabricator, a craft he took immense pride in. Beyond his work, he enjoyed racing, working on cars, and spending countless hours in his building tinkering with projects big and small.

Johnny will be remembered as a man with a big heart, a sharp sense of humor, and a deep passion for the things and people he loved most—especially his daughter.

A service to honor his life will be held at the VA National Cemetery (501 Statesville Blvd,Salisbury) on September 5,2025 at 11am.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared at www.linn-honeycutt.com.

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral of China Grove, NC is honored to be serving the Noble family.

This is Max Hayes, our Location Manager and Funeral Director. He has been with us for over 5 years and has over 20 year...
07/30/2025

This is Max Hayes, our Location Manager and Funeral Director. He has been with us for over 5 years and has over 20 years experience in serving families in our area.

Meet Isaac Rivenbark, a Funeral Assistant and Apprentice.
07/30/2025

Meet Isaac Rivenbark, a Funeral Assistant and Apprentice.

Nathan Simmons is one of our Funeral Assistants.
07/30/2025

Nathan Simmons is one of our Funeral Assistants.

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