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Glenn Gray

Glenn Gray

May 17, 2026

Glenn Gray, 79, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte, NC.

Carolyn Jean Mason

Carolyn Jean Mason

May 4, 2026

Carolyn Jean Mason, 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

James Haywood Polk

James Haywood Polk

May 17, 2026

James Haywood Polk, 87, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Atrium Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Carolyn Jean Williams

Carolyn Jean Williams

May 11, 2026

Carolyn Jean Williams, 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Carolyn Jean Williams was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Elizabeth and Joseph Ragland. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved sister, Bobbie Gene Allen.

Carolyn lived a life rooted in faith, family, education, and love. On July 3,...

Faye Elizabethe Blackwood

Faye Elizabethe Blackwood

May 10, 2026

Faye Elizabethe Blackwood 74, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC.

Faye E. Blackwood, affectionately known as “ Sunshine ,” departed this life at the age of 74 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Atrium Pineville Hospital, shortly after relocating from Billerica, MA, to Charlotte, NC, to be closer to her...

Lori Jonelle Davis

Lori Jonelle Davis

May 11, 2026

Lori Jonelle Davis, 47, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

 

Kymberly Christine Phifer

Kymberly Christine Phifer

May 18, 2026

Kymberly Christine Phifer, 36, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

At this time, arrangements are private and we ask that you pray for the family during this difficult time.

Walter Bernard Girtman

Walter Bernard Girtman

May 16, 2026

Walter Bernard Girtman, 68, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Wilora Lake Healthcare in Charlotte, NC.

Ernest L. Wilson Jr.

Ernest L. Wilson Jr.

May 13, 2026

Ernest L. Wilson Jr., 68, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his residence in Charlotte, NC.

Cheryl Grier Winchester

Cheryl Grier Winchester

May 13, 2026

Cheryl Grier Winchester, 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.



A memorial service will be held at a later date.

If wishing to make a donation to our family, please make donations out to:

First Baptist Church West

Robert Earl High

Robert Earl High

May 12, 2026

Robert Earl High, 67, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his residence in Charlotte, NC.

Addie Weddington Pettice

Addie Weddington Pettice

May 6, 2026

Addie Weddington Pettice, 89 of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Mrs. Addie Cordelia Weddington Pettice, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 1:52 a.m., at the Hospice Center at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Born on August 18, 1936, in Charlotte,...

Charles Edward Funches

Charles Edward Funches

May 4, 2026

Charles Edward Funches, 70, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Charles Edward Funches was born on September 4, 1955 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He departed this earthly home on May 4, 2026.

Charles received his education in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, graduating from Garinger High School. He joined...

Clara H. Graham

Clara H. Graham

May 3, 2026

Clara H. Graham, 100, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Mrs. Clara Mildred Houston Graham was born on October 19, 1925, and departed this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Odell James and Bertha Todd...

Clarissa Baker

Clarissa Baker

May 3, 2026

Clarissa Baker, 64, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Clarissa “Clar” Baker, born April 13, 1962, to Mr. Jessie James Kennedy and Ms. Lucrecia Baker Cunningham, departed this life on May 3, 2026, in Charlotte, NC.

Clarissa graduated in 1980 from Independence High School in Charlotte, NC. She worked...

Carol Jean Kee

Carol Jean Kee

May 2, 2026

Carol Jean Kee, 71, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Crown Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, NC.

Carol Jean Dorsey Kee was born September 4, 1954, in Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio, to the late Mildred Simmons Dorsey and Cleo Cornelius Dorsey. She departed this life on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Crown Haven Rehabilitation...

Elie Eugene

Elie Eugene

May 1, 2026

Elie Eugene, 40, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at his residence in Charlotte, NC.

Rev. Dr. Benjamin Whitlock

Rev. Dr. Benjamin Whitlock

Apr 30, 2026

Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Whitlock, 84, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.

His enduring life of scholarship, service, and sacred calling will forever be remembered. In celebration of a life devoted to faith and service, the family invites memorial gifts to his beloved Shaw University (click here to donate)...

James R. Phillips

James R. Phillips

Apr 29, 2026

James R. Phillips, 85, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Eloise Wynn Jackson

Eloise Wynn Jackson

Apr 29, 2026

Eloise Wynn Jackson, 63, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Eloise Wynn Jackson was born on September 17, 1962 in Chester SC.  Eloise passed on April 29th 2026 surrounded by family. Eloise was truly loved and will be missed dearly.

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