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Kay Mcknight

Kay Mcknight

Mar 21, 2021

Mrs. Kay Frances Stitt McKnight, 69 of Charlotte, departed this life peacefully at home on Sunday, March 21, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Fred Stitt, Jr. and Jessie Stitt, was born April 12, 1951, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Mrs. McKnight graduated from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and received a certificate of cosmetology from Southeastern Beauty...

Mary Frances King

Mary Frances King

Mar 20, 2021

Ms. Mary Frances Sanders King was born June 1, 1945 to the late Rufus and Lillie Mae Sanders. She departed this earthly life on March 20, 2021.

Mary was a 1963 graduate of Second Ward High School in Charlotte, NC. Early in life, Mary joined the Grace Memorial Missionary Baptist Church Inc. and was a faithful member...

Sarah Ann Pendergrass

Sarah Ann Pendergrass

Mar 20, 2021

Celebration of Life for Mrs. Sarah Ann Pendergrass

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Mrs. Sarah Ann Pendergrass was the 10th child born to Carrie and...

Deborah Ann Velasquez

Deborah Ann Velasquez

Mar 19, 2021

Ms. Deborah Ann Taylor Velasquez, 61 of Matthews, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Novant Health-Matthews. She was born December 10th to the late Apostle Willie Taylor Jr and Mildred Small Brown.  Her name was placed on the House of Prayer role at birth.  Deborah was educated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system receiving her diploma from...

Devin Visor

Devin Visor

Mar 19, 2021

Celebration of Life for Devin Maurice Visor

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Mr. Devin Maurice Visor, 23 of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Atrium Medical Center.  He...

Corey Dixon

Corey Dixon

Mar 19, 2021

Celebration of Life for Corey Un'tray Dixon

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Mr. Corey Untray Dixon, 52 of Charlotte, departed this life on Friday, March 19, 2021.  He was born January 24,...

Tom Tate

Tom Tate

Mar 18, 2021

Mr. Tom Tate, 92 of Charlotte, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  He was born February 14, 1929 and was the son of the late Dan Tate and the late Odessa Johnson Tate.

Tom was a member of the Second Calvary Baptist Church.  He was the first deacon for over 50 years...

Timothy Funderburk

Timothy Funderburk

Mar 16, 2021

Mr. Timothy Funderburk, 57 of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday March 16, 2021 at Atrium Health-Pineville.

Milton L. Howard Ii

Milton L. Howard Ii

Mar 14, 2021

Celebration of Life for Milton L. Howard II

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Milton L. Howard, II was born February 28, 2003 to Karla R. Martinez...

Luis Velasquez-Rivera

Luis Velasquez-Rivera

Mar 13, 2021

Celebración  fúnebre del querido señor L u i s  Al f o n z o  Ve l a s q u e z  Ri v e r a

Celebration of Life for Luis Velasquez-Rivera

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Terry Ann Ragin

Terry Ann Ragin

Mar 13, 2021

Terry Ann Bennett Ragin-Bey was incarnated in the flesh on November 20, 1953 to Richard and Adelaide (Johnson) Bennett in Orange, New Jersey. She transitioned on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at The Divine Blessed age of 67.

Terry was a scholar of her own right.  She loved to learn and share knowledge with anyone that was receptive. ...

Rev. George St. Clara Brooks

Rev. George St. Clara Brooks

Mar 13, 2021

Rev. George St. Clara Brooks, 69 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Atrium Health-Pineville.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY the eldest son of late William Brooks and Mamie Bell.  His parents passed when he was very young, and he was raised and cared for by his Aunts.

George's passion in life was...

Thelma Metts

Thelma Metts

Mar 13, 2021

Homegoing Celebration for Thelma Metts

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Mrs. Thelma Wilkins Metts was born February 8, 1919 in Charlotte, NC to the late John and Jenny Wilkins. Mama spent most...

James S. Powers

James S. Powers

Mar 9, 2021

Celebration of Life for James S. Powers

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Private Memorial Service for immediate family.

In Lieu of flowers please...

Denise Boyd Foxx

Denise Boyd Foxx

Mar 8, 2021

Homegoing Celebration for Denise Boyd Foxx

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Denise Marcell Boyd Foxx, "Neese," 57 of Charlotte, departed to her eternal rest on Monday, March 8, 2021 at...

Elizabeth Mcgriff

Elizabeth Mcgriff

Mar 5, 2021

Homegoing Celebration for Elizabeth H. McGriff

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Elizabeth Horton McGriff, affectionately known as "Lib" or "Granny" was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She entered into eternal...

Lillie Canady

Lillie Canady

Mar 4, 2021

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Lillie Canady was born to the late Joe Henry and Martha Thompson on July 31, 1949 in Richlands, North Carolina. She received her education in the Onslow County School System, attending Woodson Elementary School and Georgetown High School.

In May of 1963 Lille met and began dating the love of...

Carrie Venable

Carrie Venable

Mar 4, 2021

Carrie "Deloris" Butler Venable, 66 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Novant Health-Main.  She was born January 15, 1955, to the late Harry Lee Butler and Ruthell Clinton in Orangeburg, SC.  Her parents raised her in Charlotte, NC along with her beloved siblings, Neomnie Sanders, Katie Butler, Harry Butler Jr., Tyrone Butler, Kemmerlin Butler, George...

Thelma Howie

Thelma Howie

Mar 3, 2021

Ms. Thelma Pandora Howie, 60 of Charlotte, transitioned from this earth on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late John Walter and Sallie Mae Howie and was born June 3, 1960 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her father Mr. John Walter Howie, her mother, Mrs. Sallie Mae...

Grace Ann Morris

Grace Ann Morris

Mar 1, 2021

Grace Ann Franklin Corry Morris, 87 of Indian Trail, NC passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her residence.

Grace was born to Grace Bell Herndon Franklin and Orange Lester Franklin on November 1, 1933 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County.  She was the youngest of two sisters that preceded her in death. ...

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