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Robert Albert Kachmarik, 87 born in Binghamton, NY on June 6, 1935 and died on September 23, 2022 in Concord NC. He was predeceased by three brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his loving wife Beverly of nearly 66 years, by his daughter Mary Lavarnway and her husband Jeffery, son Robert, daughter Patricia Schodorf and her husband Thomas and son John and his wife Jill, by eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, by his sister Florence Smelkoff of Johnson City, NY and numerous nieces and nephews. Harrisburg Funeral and Cremation in Harrisburg, North Carolina will be serving the family and on-line condolences may be made at www.HarrisburgFC.com.

Judy Kathleen (Mead) Smith, 65, of Concord, NC passed away peacefully on August 20 th , 2022 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center following a brave battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Jamestown, NY on May 26, 1957 to the late Walter "Scotty" Mead and Joyce (Johnson) Mead. Along with her father, Judy is preceded in death by her maternal grandparent: Harold and Gertrude Johnson; and paternal grandparent: Leland and Clara Mead. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dale Smith; three children: Sara (Ryan) Bennett of Elon, NC, Ryan Smith of Concord, NC and Heather (Landon Simmons) Smith of Concord, NC; and two grandsons: Trevor and Easton Bennett;...

Louise Kofron Marsh, age 91, peacefully passed away on August 10th, 2022 in Concord, NC. She is survived by her children, Larry Marsh of Concord, NC; Sharon Williams (Sonny) of Boulder, CO; David Marsh of Vancouver, WA; and Kevin Marsh (Kelly) of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughters Randee Estes (Gavin), Loni Williams, and Ashley Marsh, and grandsons Tyler Marsh, Ryan Marsh, and Robert Marsh. She also leaves behind her great-granddaughter and weekly pen-pal Shay Estes. Louise is survived by her brothers Joe Kofron and Robert Kofron. Louise was witty, fun, outspoken, and was very much loved. She was born in Colonial Heights, VA in 1931. She worked as a secretary at Fort Lee where she met Robert...

Charles "Charlie" Edward Cross, 83, of Concord, NC passed away on July 21, 2022. He was born in Barberton, OH on November 19,1938, and was raised in the Chautauqua Lake area of NY. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Marguerite Cross, his sister, Patricia Connnaty, and his infant son, Michael Edward Cross. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Carolyn Peterson Cross of 65 years, his sister Barbara Kline, his children Jeffery Cross (Debbie), Pamela Cross (Wally), and Cathy Cross. His grandchildren Michael Emerson (Anita), Charles Emerson (Angel), Jason Cross, and Stephanie Vanhoy (Joe). Great grandchildren Kayla, Savanna, Cameron, Robby, Jackson, Ryan, Nathan,...

Glenna Bell Cowherd, 94, died on April 7, 2022 at Asbury Care Center of Aldersgate in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mrs. Cowherd was born October 12, 1927 to Richard and Helen Bell of Cranston Rhode Island. She graduated from East Cranston High School and earned her BS degree in Nursing from State College of Rhode Island. After graduation, she was employed as a nursing instructor at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. In May of 1952, Mrs. Cowherd married Dr. Philip Winston Cowherd, Jr. They settled in Saltville, Virginia and raised four children: Philip, David, Kristin, and Charles. In 1965, upon the death of her husband, Mrs. Cowherd continued her education earning a M.S. in...

Stephen Paul Towell, 63, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on March 24, 2022. For extended obituary and online condolences, please see www.HarrisburgFC.com.

Lueteshea Anne Mullenax Coles, 82, Concord, NC, formerly of Ohioville, PA, moved to her heavenly home peacefully while sleeping surrounded by family. She was born October 8, 1939 in Boyer, WV to the late Fred Mullenax & Margie E Doughty. Anne was an avid gardener and could grow most anything. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, cooking & baking. Anne was an active member of Ohioville Free Methodist Church until she could no longer get out. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Arthur Coles 12/10/2020 & will be greatly missed by her daughters: Susan Ambrose, Anderson, SC; Sandy (Mike) Riley of Concord, NC; Lisa McFarland, Chippewa, PA; Dawna (Dennis) Baker, Galivants...

Richard "Dick" James Kerns, 95, of Concord, NC passed away on August 23, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1926 in Seneca, NE to the late Elmer and Annie Kerns. Along with his parents, Dick is preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Kerns; sister, Neva Kerns Collins; brother, Eugene "Bud" Kerns; brother, Norman Kerns; and sister, Marlene Kerns Garett. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Pete) Erbe; daughter, Sandra (Bruce) Wall; granddaughter, Maggie (Drew) Howard; granddaughter, Becky (Chris) McClamrock; great grandchildren Jake and Connor; and a host of nieces and nephews. Dick was a veteran who served in the US Navy during World War II as an electrician. He was a creative person who...

Carol Mehlhoff, 81, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home in Concord, North Carolina after a prolonged battle with COPD. She leaves her children Michele Becher, Vickie Brandt, and Werner Brandt, her grandsons David and Eric Becher, her sisters Donna, Lucille, and Judi, many nieces and nephews, good friends, and neighbors. She is preceded in death by her parents William Keller and Clara Heihn, and her sisters and brother Lorraine, Doris, Phyllis, Arlane, Marilyn, Ramona, Bette, and Robert. Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation is serving the family. For a full obituary and to leave online condolences, please visit www.HarrisburgFC.com.

Daniel Allen Conner, 67, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 29, 2021. Daniel was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on December 23, 1953 to Anna Golden. He is survived by his wife, Sue Conner; son, Maclain and Melanie Lobdell of Austin, TX; daughter, Danielle and Rick Ellington; five grandchildren, Emily, Alex, Nathan, Conner, and Caroline. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Trinity United Methodist Church Pre-K program. Daniel loved Notre Dame football, the Chicago Cubs, and his wife and family. The family will have a Memorial Service at 4PM on August 5, 2021 at Trinity United Methodist, 416 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28083.

Melody Nicole Galagan Shaver, 37, of Davidson, NC left this life to spend eternity with The Lord on Friday, June 4, 2021. Melody was born September 23, 1983, in Charlotte, NC to Gregory Steven Galagan and Pamela Irene Poe Galagan. After graduating from Northwest Cabarrus High School, Melody worked at several Great Clips locations, eventually managing the shop at Renaissance Square in Davidson. Her talent and skill made her clients beautiful on the outside and her smile brightened their days Melody loved daisies and dogs and driving and sunshine and the simple comforts of life. She loved her family, especially her children, and she loved to sing praise songs to her Lord, Jesus...

Randy Scott Rimland, 69, passed on June 1, 2021 while under the care of Hospice at The Levine-Dickson House, Huntersville, after a long battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Melodee Fortner Rimland; his son, Rom Rimland, his daughters, Taryn Rimland-Cabot, her husband, Ted Cabot, and Dr. Casey Rimland-Cohen. M.D. Ph.D., and her husband, Aaron Cohen. He was born December 20, 1951 to the late Sol Rimland and Susan (Rimland) Davenport, in Jacksonville, FL., Expanded obituary and online condolences may be given at www.HarrisburgFC.com.

On Saturday, April 17, at 5:47pm there was a celebration in heaven as Linda Darlene Freeman Cranford was welcomed home. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Concord, the daughter of Dan and Mary Freeman. She was a 1965 graduate of Winecoff High School. She earned her RN at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (now Atrium Health - Cabarrus), caring for countless patients over the years, and later joined her husband Arnold as a long-haul truck driver, touring the country with her beloved. Linda enjoyed traveling. She and her husband cruised the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas, seeing the world. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt,...

Michael Ray Nimmo, 60, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on April 11, 2021. Mike was born in Miami County Indiana on May 21, 1960. He is survived by his parents Edward and Bonnie Nimmo of Concord, Terri Nimmo their children David Nimmo and Matthew Nimmo, both of Greensboro, NC and Kati Gollotto (Vincent) of Raleigh, NC, brother Mark Nimmo (Nancy) of Medina, OH, sister Patti Graulich (Robert) of Florence, SC and sister Paula Beyer (Eric) Harrisburg, NC, 9 nieces and nephews and 9 great nieces and nephews, all of whom esteemed Uncle Mike as their "Favorite Uncle"! Mike would tell stories that might make the hardest of hearts laugh until they cried. His love of golf was shared abundantly with...

Thomas Elmer Sherrill, Jr. passed away on Friday February 5, 2021 at the Tucker Hospice House. Thomas was born on July 16, 1932 to the late Thomas Elmer and Cordy Overcash Sherrill. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Pardue Sherrill and son Gary Sherrill. He is survived by daughters Debbie Raymer (Bill) and Karen Stallings (Rick) of Concord; son Steve Sherrill of Concord, sister Betty Sipes of Winter Haven, FL; grandchildren Christian Stallings, Brian Stallings (Candra) and Darren Raymer (Dawn); great grandchildren Andrew Stallings, Dusk Raymer, Adaline Stallings, and Anniston Stallings. Mr. Sherrill in his younger years played baseball, was an avid bowler, and bowled with...

Jean Marie Baskette passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years on January 16, 2021 at home in Concord, NC. There will be a graveside service at Mt. Zion UMC (19600 Zion Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031) on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM. Extended obituary and online condolences can be found at www.HarrisburgFC.com.

Violet Howard Vanschuyver, 77, of Harrisburg, NC went to be with the LORD on January 12, 2021. Violet was born on October 21, 1943 to the late John and Nellie London in Charlotte, NC. She was a loving and creative mother. She wrote many of the poems at one time; and even a prize for her poetry. Her prize was for a beautiful poem which talked about her mother's death. Violet loved to walk her huskies when she was healthy. Violet is survived by her only son Dan Kennington. She will be deeply missed. Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation is serving the family.

Sandra "Sandy" Marie Schroll of Concord, NC died September 28th, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Sandy was born March 29th, 1955 in Effingham, IL the daughter of Florence "Flossy" and Raymond "Ham" Buening. She attended Teutopolis Grade School and High School and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Science (Biology) from Eastern Illinois University. Sandy married Ronald E Schroll on December 6th, 1980. She was a member of St James Parish. Sandy taught at Central Cabarrus HS and was a Biology teacher, Beta Club Advisor, new teacher mentor, and Director of the Science Department at Hickory Ridge HS. In her personal life she loved hiking and traveling with family and friends. She...

Daniel Cameron Summers, Jr., 90, passed away Sept 14, 2020. Outdoor service will be Sat, Sept 19, 2020 at 3:30pm at St Giles Presbyterian Church located at 2027 Emerywood Dr., Charlotte.