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Gwendolyn Hall Powell

Gwendolyn Hall Powell

Apr 29, 2026

Gwendolyn Hall Powell, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Peak Resources Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in Charlotte, NC.

Nathaniel Kelly

Nathaniel Kelly

Apr 27, 2026

Nathaniel Kelly, 79, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Thomas Willis Franks

Thomas Willis Franks

Apr 27, 2026

Thomas Willis Franks, 77, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Saber Healthcare in Matthews, NC.

Byron Keith McAfee Sr.

Byron Keith McAfee Sr.

Apr 26, 2026

Byron Keith McAfee Sr., 65, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Plaza Health and Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing in Charlotte, NC.

Janice Whitaker

Janice Whitaker

Apr 25, 2026

Janice Whitaker, 80, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

A Celebration of Life for

 Rev. Dr. Janice Mazella Cassaberry Whitaker

Sunrise: 07/19/1945

Sunset: 04/25/2026

In the wee hours of the morning while her father was away serving in the army and before the Dr arrived, Janice was born at home in Winston-Salem, NC...

Florence Tarawali Zabadee

Florence Tarawali Zabadee

Apr 23, 2026

Florence Tarawali Zabadee, 65, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC.

Ora Louise Douglas

Ora Louise Douglas

Apr 23, 2026

Ora Louise Douglas, 76, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC. 

Joan Reid Antrum

Joan Reid Antrum

Apr 23, 2026

Joan Reid Antrum, 87, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Charlotte, NC.

Tyneta Nicole Steele

Tyneta Nicole Steele

Apr 19, 2026

Tyneta Nicole Steele, 54, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Tyneta Nicole Steele was born May 18, 1971 in Charlotte, North Carolina and although her passing may have caught us of guard and seem untimely we stand on Psalm 34:18 which tells us "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and...

James McCorkle

James McCorkle

Apr 18, 2026

James McCorkle, 72, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

James McCorkle transitioned on Saturday, April 18th. at his home. Both he and his twin brother Johnny were born on August 16, 1953. Their parents were the late Leo J.T. McCorkle and Sarah Lee Johnson McCorkle. James grew up in...

Fred Anthony Reid

Fred Anthony Reid

Apr 18, 2026

Fred Anthony Reid, 62, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Lonnie Burris Jr.

Lonnie Burris Jr.

Apr 18, 2026

Lonnie Burris Jr., 73, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Lonnie Burris, Jr. was born on March 31, 1953, in York, South Carolina, to the late Lonnie Burris, Sr. and Mary Burris. He entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia,...

Anne Marie Alston

Anne Marie Alston

Apr 17, 2026

Anne Marie Alston, 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Mary Linda Jacobs

Mary Linda Jacobs

Apr 17, 2026

Mary Linda Jacobs, 71, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Atrium Health Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Marlon S. Clyburn

Marlon S. Clyburn

Apr 14, 2026

Marlon Sirron Clyburn, 54, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his residence in Charlotte, NC.

William H. Phillips Jr.

William H. Phillips Jr.

Apr 12, 2026

William H. Phillips Jr., 63, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center in Pineville, NC.

Rhoda Nakia Small

Rhoda Nakia Small

Apr 11, 2026

Rhoda Nakia Small, 51, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC. 

Johnnie Mae Barnette

Johnnie Mae Barnette

Apr 10, 2026

Johnnie Mae Barnette, 85, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Enoch J. Kornegay III

Enoch J. Kornegay III

Apr 10, 2026

Enoch J. Kornegay Jr., 59, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Gracie Alexander Chambers

Gracie Alexander Chambers

Apr 10, 2026

Gracie Alexander Chambers, 70, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Gracie Alexander Chambers was born on July 21, 1955, to the late George Alexander II and Betty Alexander in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gracie was a proud native of her hometown; rooted in family, community, and faith. She carried...

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