Obituaries

Nov 6, 2018

Franklin Lee Michael, Sr., 71, passed away November 6, 2018 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC after a short battle with cancer.

Franklin was born June 30, 1947 to the late Ramsey and Grace Michael  in Whitesville, WV.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Frank loved to laugh and spending time with his family brought...

Nov 2, 2018

Carlotta Myers Powell, 75, passed away November 2, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Carlotta was born to Carl and Irene Myers on August 4, 1943.

She loved being outdoors and taking care of her flowers.  Carlotta's faith was strong. She attended Concord First Assembly and Covenant Church in Harrisburg throughout her life. She retired from Duke Power...

Oct 31, 2018

 Jean Marie Hardie, age 87, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Jean was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa and lived in Southern California for over 50 years, before moving to Charlotte, North Carolina.  She was preceeded in death by her husband, Don Hardie and her eldest...

Oct 24, 2018

Joanne Kerns, 88, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. She was born January 11, 1930 to the late Samuel and Mary Hudd in Detroit, Michigan.

Joanne is preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Hudd and Samuel Hudd, Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Richard Kerns; daughters...

Oct 16, 2018

Thomas Schimpf, Jr., 49, passed away on October 16, 2018. He was born January 8, 1969 to Thomas and Doris Schimpf in Amarillo, TX.

Thomas is survived by his wife Kyong, sons Joshua and Thomas, daughter Sara, sister Rachel, and his parents.  Thomas loved to fish and enjoyed computer games. He was technically savvy and served his country in the United States...

Oct 15, 2018

Mack Hillery Wilder, Jr., 78,  passed away on October 15, 2018 at his home in Harrisburg, NC. He was born February 22, 1940 to the late Mack Hillery Wilder, Sr and Pauline Snavely Wilder.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kay Wilder and brother, Wade Wilder. 

Mack is survived by his sons David Wilder (Doreen) and Mack Wilder III (Cathy);...

Oct 6, 2018

Russel Alan Phillips passed away on October 6, 2018 at the age of 83. 

Russ was born on October 4, 1935 and raised in Kossuth County in Iowa and graduated from LuVerne High School in 1953. Russ earned his Bachelor of Music Education (1962) and Masters of Music Education (1972) degrees from Drake University. In 1960,  he formed a jazz band...

Sep 29, 2018

Nancy Kay  Sherrill, 76, of Concord, NC passed away on September 29, 2018 at Atrium-Northeast.  Kay, as she was known, was born on February 18, 1942 to the late Charles and Kathryn Sherrill in Newton, NC.

Along with her parents, Kay is preceded in death by her sister Betty Bryant and brother Bud Sherrill.

She is survived by her nieces...

Sep 22, 2018

Sep 4, 2018

Audrey Carol Hodges, 85, passed away on September 4, 2018 at Tucker Hospice in Kannapolis, NC.

Audrey was born July 14, 1933 to the late Alfred and Hazel Dondero in Brockton, MA.

Her memory lives on in the hearts of many including her husband of 63 years Ron, brother Richard, sister Valerie, children Brian, Mark, Terri, Dianne, Matthew, grand children Mike, Carolynn, Edward...

Sep 4, 2018

Philip Walter Jordan, 57, passed away on September 4, 2018 in Concord, NC. He was born on December 28, 1960 to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Jordan in Baltimore Maryland.

He is survived by his three daughters Jessica Jordan, Nikki Morgan (Ryan), and Lindsey Jordan; grandchildren Dylan, Sophia, Ava, Anthony, Navy-Isabella, and Ryan, Jr.

 

Aug 25, 2018

Marylon "Marla" Byrd Krueger, 71, passed away on August 25, 2018 in Charlotte, NC.

Marla was born in Richmond County, NC to the late J. Lee Byrd and Lillie Blake Byrd on May 27, 1947.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Milton Byrd, Linda McInnis, Jimmy Byrd, a very special niece Kimberly Byrd, and her favorite doggie companion...

Aug 14, 2018

Glenda Louise Hodge, 44, of Harrisburg, NC born on the Caribbean Island of Saba, passed away on August 14, 2018.

Glenda, the first of four children by Alva and Yolande Hassell, was born on December 20, 1973.

She was raised on the small island of Saba in the Dutch Caribbean, where she developed her strength to take on anything. The...

Aug 12, 2018

Francis Joseph Sibrava, III, 73, passed away August 12, 2018 at Huntersville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Frank was born on July 4, 1945 to the late Francis and Fredericka Sibrava in Jackson Heights, NY.

Frank  was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam war. He had a special place in his heart for...

Aug 12, 2018

Netwon Nataranjan, 41, of Charlotte, NC went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2018.

Netwon was born In India on May 5, 1977 to Vijaya Joel and the late Natarajan Chinnappavu.

He is survived by his wife Jasminmary Thangaraja; son Ladson Samuel; Cousin Brother, Alwin Rajiah and Dulsi Family; Sister, Subhatra & Dibirius Family; Brother in Law ,Antony...

Aug 4, 2018

Aug 1, 2018

Victor Bradley Cogburn, 36, of Harrisburg, NC, formerly of Arcadia, CA, passed away on August 1, 2018.

Brad was born on May 7, 1982 to Bruce and Darlene of Harrisburg, NC.  He attended Central Cabarrus High School and was employed by Bruce's Pool Construction/Aloha Pools.

He was a very loving and giving person who had a great sense of humor....

Jul 28, 2018

Shaun Antonio Alexander was the firstborn child to his mother, Kim, on May 17, 1981.

Surrounded by family and friends who became family, Shaun was a precocious and happy child. He spent his formative years in our Nation’s Capital and Columbia, Maryland. He attended primary school at N.H. Burroughs in Washington, DC. During a summer vacation to Dry Gulch, Oklahoma to...

Jul 9, 2018

Jul 9, 2018

Terry Blaine Fisher, 70, passed away July 9, 2018 at Novant Health in Huntersville, NC.

Terry was born May 7, 1948 to the late John and Daisy Fisher in Cabarrus County, NC.

He was fan of Nascar and followed the career of Dale Earnhart, Sr. throughout the years.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and watching races at...