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Denver-Lincoln County obituaries – Week of Dec. 26


Jean Lightbown Persell

DENVER – Jean Carol Lightbown Persell, 72, of Denver died Dec. 21, 2022.

She was born Oct.19, 1950, in Bethesda, Md., to the late Edward and Helen Lightbown. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her nephew, Bobby Lightbown Jr.

She retired from AT&T.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Persell; son, Cliff Owens; daughter, Kim Lewis and husband, Louis; grandchildren, Abigail, Erika, Peyton and Tanner; sister, Barbra Brady, brother, Eddie Lightbown and wife,  and JoAnn; and brother, Bobby Lightbown; cousin, Janet Brown; and several nieces and nephews. 

A service was held Dec. 26 at LKN Vineyard Church.

Memorial contributions are encouraged to be made to a charitable cancer organization of your choice in her memory.

Condolences: kepnerfh.com

 

Gary Williams

MOUNT HOLLY – Gary Williams died Dec.16, 2022.

He was born in Rock Hill, S.C. to the late Ralph and Mildred Williams.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Charles, Phil, James, Tommy, Carolyn, Betty and Bonnie. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; son, Tyler; nieces, Tori and Lindsay; siblings, Joyce, Frank and Terry; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. 

Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund.

A service was held Dec. 20 at Calvary Baptist Church.

Condolences: jamesfuneralhomelkn.com

 

Lawrence Henry McGary

DENVER – Lawrence “Larry” Henry McGary, 84, of Denver died Dec. 12, 2022.

He was born Aug. 10, 1938, in Maryville, Mo., to the late Dennis James McGary and Agnes T. McGary. 

He was a store manager and regional director with Gibson’s, Sam Solomon and Service Merchandise. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Edmond D. McGary; brother, Eldon L. McGary; sister, Mary M. McGary; and brother, W. A. McGary.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Springer McGary; son, Scott Michael McGary and wife, Lisa; daughter, Dawn McGary Chamblee and husband, Donald; son, Sean Patrick McGary and wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Ali Taylor McGary, Alex Michael McGary, Russell Vance Chamblee, Jade Catherine Chamblee, Norah Dawn Chamblee, Stella Patrice Chamblee, Riley Auveen McGary and Finnpatrick Christoph McGary. 

A mass was held Dec. 22 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Memorials can be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver, the American Cancer Society in Charlotte or the charity of your choice.  

Condolences: goodsamaritanfuneralhome.com

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