Obituaries

Dec 10, 2018

Shirley May Munson, 90, of Charlotte, NC, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2018.

She was born June 21, 1928, in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Arthur Johnson and Olive Johnson (Kernick). She was the 3rd of 4 siblings.

Along with her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her older sister Virginia Brown, her younger brother Arthur...

Dec 6, 2018

Mary Pinkley, 96,  passed away on December 6, 2018 in Concord, NC. She was born on September 15, 1922 Sioux City, Iowa.

Dec 2, 2018

Keith Douglas Parish, Jr., 30, of Kannapolis, NC passed away on December 2, 2018 at Atrium Northeast in Concord, NC.

Doug was born on December 16, 1987 to Keith Parish, Sr and MaryBeth Troknya.

Along with his parents, he leaves behind an infant son, an adorable stepdaughter and incredible fiancé. 

He will be missed dearly.

 

 

Dec 1, 2018

Billie Owen,75,  of Concord, North Carolina passed away on December 1, 2018. She was born on September 7, 1943 to the late William and Lena Owen in Charlotte, NC.

She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Barrett; son, Marty Barrett; and grandson, Jonathan Young.

The family will hold a private gathering.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...

Nov 26, 2018

Dana Holden-O'Neil passed away on November 26, 2018 at her home in Concord, NC. She was born August 16, 1979 to Clarence Holden & Leuqueen Theresa Bert.

A memorial service and inurnment will be held Sunday, December 2, 2018 in Houston, TX.

Nov 24, 2018

Geraldine Keller, 90,  of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on Nov 24, 2018 at PruittHealth in Harrisburg, NC.  

Geraldine was born July 31, 1928 to the late Edward and Enola Clement in New Orleans, LA.

She will be greatly missed.

Nov 19, 2018

Nov 15, 2018

Terri Stone passed away on November 15, 2018 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.  She was born on April 14, 1956 to the late John and Joyce Rose.

Terri is survived by her daughter Utopia (Kevin) Crooke; grandchildren Samuel and Eva; sister Debbie Dillette; aunt Dale Braithwaite; and a host of cousins.

Terri was very giving of her...

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

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.

 

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...

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...