Concord Independent Tribune

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Mr. Robert Eugene Furr, 77, passed away peacefully at his home with his children and grandchildren around his bedside. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord, NC. Entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday and at other times at the home. Robert was born November 4, 1944, in Cabarrus County, NC, one of 10 children born to George Washington Furr and Amanda Elizabeth Hawkins Furr. He owned and operated Furr's Carpet Service until his retirement in 2001. He had served as a Cub Scout Leader and a 4-H Parent and Volunteer with...

DeWitt Carriker passed away in his sleep early Monday morning, May 16, 2022. He had a wonderful sense of humor, a deep faith in God, a charismatic personality, and a sincere desire to help everyone he met. Born in Concord, NC to Elizabeth C. Carriker and Allison C. Carriker, DeWitt graduated from Concord High School then completed his undergraduate degree at Mars Hill College and Catawba College. He later earned a Master's in Business from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. DeWitt was a faithful Tar Heel basketball fan. This past season's team brought him a lot of joy during a time of serious illness. DeWitt worked hard all his life and was generous with everything he...

Joan Peninger Barnhardt, 90, of Spartanburg, SC died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Eden Terrace of Spartanburg. Born February 21. 1932 in Concord, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Annie MaeMiller Peninger and was the wife of the late Robert Owens Barnhardt. Joan was a 1954 graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Charlotte, NC. She retired from the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Salisbury, NC after 30 years of service. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her sister, Cora P. Chambers of Spartanburg, SC; her brother-in-law, Ralph A. Barnhardt of Concord, NC; her sister-in-law, Pauline Rusk of Chillicothe, IL; along with...

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.

Mrs. Martha Louise Hayes Cox, 72 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at WakeMed Cary Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Zoar Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Kelven Blackman, Reverend Ernest King and Reverend Eric Sanderson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. Mrs. Cox was a native of Cumberland County, the daughter of Charles and Mary Guins Haynes. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and three brothers. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Timothy Cox of the home; two daughters, Amy Records...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Doris Jewel Wetter Chapin, age 84 of Maysville, Georgia who entered rest Thursday, February 10, 2022. Mrs. Chapin was born in Cabarrus, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Paul Alexander Wetter and the late Vida Temple Hatley Wetter. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chapin is preceded by her husband, Arthur R. Chapin and was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Chapin of Athens, and Thomas Chapin of Florida. Two daughters, Linda Ryholt, and Debbie Whetham, both of Texas. One brother, William Wetter of North Carolina. Eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren also...

George Virgil Smith, Sr., 75, of Midland passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021 while in hospice care. Born in Monroe, NC, he grew up in Monroe and Charlotte. He moved to Midland in 1988 with his wife Dianna and family. George was best known for his love of baseball, a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan. He was on the sidelines cheering for Stefanie, GeoAnna and George Jr. in their adult softball league at every chance. He also loved taking his car, the Black Panther, a Chevelle he purchased in 1966 to cruise-ins. He fully restored the car in recent years. George enjoyed golf, pool and watching football. George was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Everette and Catherine Elva Smith as...

Allis Jan Metz was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She died at home in Concord, NC, on October 10, 2021, at age 94. Jan enjoyed writing letters to stay close to the people she loved, watching the birds and squirrels at the feeder outside her window, and playing bridge with her friends at the Concord Bridge Club. She was a teacher for more than forty years, and was passionate about literacy. Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Metz, and her sons Jim and Stevie Metz. She is survived by her children Melinda and John Metz; daughter-in-law Barbara Metz; and grandchildren, Steven, Dylan, Jesse, and Chessa Metz. No services are planned. Fond memories and...

Dell Elizabeth Graham born May 28, 1947 - passed September 17, 2021 Dell Elizabeth Graham was born in the small town of Todd in Ashe County North Carolina. She has always affectionately been known as Betsy. Her parents were William Reece Graham Jr. and Laura Louise Oliver Graham. Betsy is survived by two brothers, Charles Graham (& wife Elaine) & Reece Graham (& wife Judy) both of West Jefferson North Carolina. Betsy is also survived by her three sons Christian Graham Covington (&wife Angi) of Todd North Carolina, Matthew Patterson Covington (& wife Stacey) of Concord North Carolina and Charles William Reece Graham of Concord North Carolina. She took great joy in her...

Michael Harold Sechler passed away on September 12th, 2021. Visitation will be held Friday, September 17th, 2021 at 10:00am at Blair Road United Methodist Church, 9135 Blair Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227. A celebration of life service will follow at 11:00am. Michael will buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in China Grove, NC. Please see full obituary at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com

Sallie Ann Craft Wood, 81, of Trinity Oaks in Salisbury, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2021. Sallie was born on October 24th, 1939 in Charleston, South Carolina, where she worked many years as a nurse at Roper Hospital. She also operated a gem shop where she delighted in teaching children and those young at heart about the beauty found in nature, fossils, crystals and the Indian crafts she made and sold. Known for her quick wit and wealth of knowledge, Sallie could teach you how to nurse a plant back to health while also show you how to repair your toaster. She was truly a master of all trades. Sallie was an artist and a lover of music. She also enjoyed exploring the...

Jane Hazzard Melvin, 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2021, in the presence of family. Jane was born November 9, 1938 in Chapel Hill, NC, to the late John Potter "Jack" Hazzard III and Lois Sykes Hazzard. The family relocated to Georgetown, SC when Jack acquired Wedgefield Plantation, and Jane was raised there with her younger sister Della, older brother John, half-sister Julia, and stepsister Barbara. Jane later recalled memories of working on her father's egg farm during those years. She attended Winyah High School, where she was a member of the Pep Squad and newspaper staff, graduating in 1957. She attended Converse College in Spartanburg, SC before marrying the late...

Charles John Zebrosky, Jr., 79, of Concord, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Born January 19, 1942 in Binghamton. NY, he was the son of the late Anne Chechotka and Charles Zebrosky. He was a 1959 graduate of Binghamton North High School and received an Associates Degree in Electronics from Broome Community College and SUNY at Binghamton NY. He was an electrical mechanical engineer for Universal Instruments for 20 years and retired from IBM after 15 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving on the USS Guardian, a radar picket ship. Mr. Zebrosky was a member of St. James Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing...

Rick Ryan Pegram, 71, of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 24, 2021 at 3:07 pm. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 17, 1950 to the late Celia and Robert Pegram. He was the youngest of their four children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Pegram; his ex-wife, Dee Pegram; sisters, Brenda, Tammy, and Barbara; his sons, Ryan Pegram (Deidra) and Derick Pegram (Heather); and his grandchildren, Tabor, Holton, Berkley, Sawyer, Max, Luke, and Kade. Rick was a great father, grandfather, coach, and businessman. He loved spending time with his family, playing golf, and watching football. Visitation will be...

Ronald Gary Shue, Sr., 73, beloved husband of Kathy B. Shue, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born August 20, 1947, in Concord, NC, he was a son of the late Melvin Thomas Shue and the late Vera Davis Shue. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from Fort Roofing and Sheet Metal Works. Survivors include his wife of 50 years; three children, Ronald Shue, Jr., Ryan Shue (Kim), and Shawn Greenwood all of Sumter; four grandchildren, Dylan Ryan Shue, Kelsey Kellenbenz, Caitlyn Greenwood, and Madison Greenwood; a great-grandchild, Rimmi Kellenbenz; two sisters, Sylvia Lewis (Rick) of Harrisburg, NC and Sharon Hatley of Concord, NC; and a brother, Mike...

Mrs. Linda Jane Miller Wright, 80, of Woodstock, Georgia passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 21, 2021 at home. She was born November 9, 1940 in Hendersonville, North Carolina to the late Johnson W. and Callie (Watts) Miller. Also preceding her in death are her brother Johnson (Jack) Miller and sister-in-law Patricia (Hill) Miller. Growing up, Linda attended Albemarle High School (NC), Hartsville High School (SC) and graduated from Bennettsville High School (SC) in 1958. From the time she was born, Linda had a passion for helping others which led her to her lifelong calling to become a nurse. She graduated from Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (now Atrium Health Cabarrus...

Danny Wayne Wetter, 51, of New London, went home to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by family on Friday, December 11, 2020. Danny was a simple man that loved his family, hunting, fishing and working with his dogs. Danny was always outside piddling with something as he loved to work with his hands and working with his animals. Danny loved life and enjoyed every minute of his. Danny's wishes were that no one would cry over his passing as he is free from pain and cancer and breathing easy with his Lord and Saviour in Heaven. He was born November 1, 1969 in Concord, NC to William Wetter and late Evelyn Overcash Wetter. Danny was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn. Danny is...

William E. (Bill) Morrison of Davidson, NC, died on Saturday September 19 at age 94. He was the much-loved, respected, and doting father of William Emerson Morrison, Jr. of Charlotte and John Howell Morrison of Medford, MA. In addition to his sons, Bill is survived by grandchild Ezra James Montgomery Morrison, daughter-in-law Vivian Montgomery, both of Massachusetts, and daughter-in-law Wanda Morrison of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Emmy Howell Morrison and his five older siblings. Bill was born in 1926 on the Morrison's Cabarrus County dairy farm. The family traces their local roots to the mid 1700s. As a teenager during WWII he took on his three older...

Tina Toney Flack, age 61 of Concord, North Carolina died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Concord Regional Medical Center. Born January 16, 1959, she was the daughter of the late W.C. and Jean McDaniel Toney. She received her Associates and Bachelor of Nursing Degrees from Gardner Webb University, and went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing from Queens College. Tina served as a Medical Floor Nurse at Rutherford Hospital as well as at Atrium Healthcare (formerly Carolinas Healthcare) with 25 years in various positions, starting as an Emergency Room Nurse and finishing up in Administration retiring in 2011. She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church of Forest City. Surviving...

Shirley Carolyn Wash was born January 1, 1934, in Concord, North Carolina. She started life as a fiery red-headed farm girl and never lost that spirit. She graduated from Odell High School in 1952 and then graduated from Lees McCrae College, before starting her first career as an X-Ray technician. She married Lieutenant William "Bill" Wash in October 1955 and embraced the role of officer's wife. Shirley gave birth to two sons, William Bishop, Jr. and Glenn Douglas and later maintained the household while her husband served 3 tours overseas including a year in Vietnam. She was very active in the military community, volunteering, raising her two boys and eventually returned to her career in...