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Vivian Poage-Pierce

Vivian Poage-Pierce

Oct 15, 2020

Mrs. Vivian Poage-Pierce, neé Vivian Ann Fulson, was born to the late William Hayward Fulson and the late Leathia Rhinehardt in Charlotte, NC; was 88 years old received her heavenly wings, October 15, 2020. She was educated in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools, and finished her academic education with a nursing degree in New York. She resided in New York until the...

Rosa Nell Barringer Grissom

Rosa Nell Barringer Grissom

Oct 14, 2020

A life well lived is a precious gift from God who gave the world a life of hope, strength and grace, in the person of Rosa Nell Barringer Grissom. She made the world a better place for many.

"Rose" or "Ma Ma," as she was affectionately called, was born in Charlotte, NC to...

John "Red Foxx" Jackson

John "Red Foxx" Jackson

Oct 12, 2020

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of John "Redd Foxx" Jackson

John "Red Foxx" Jackson was born August 13, 1932 in Charlotte, North Carolina. On October 12, 2020, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ chose to call John to his heavenly home.

John was married to the late...

Ida B Hogue

Ida B Hogue

Oct 11, 2020

Ms. Ida Hogue, 85 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday December 11, 2020 at Charlotte Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Annie C. Lee

Annie C. Lee

Oct 9, 2020

Mrs. Annie (Anne) Elizabeth Caldwell Lee, 94 of Charlotte, transcended peacefully to her eternal home with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Five Oaks Manor Concord, NC. She was the daughter of the late Richard J. and Nancy A. Caldwell and was born on December 4, 1925.

Annie enjoyed her youth in Charlotte where she...

Lillian B. Johnson

Lillian B. Johnson

Oct 8, 2020

Mrs. Lillian Butts Myers Johnson, 83 of Charlotte, quietly departed this life for her eternal home on Thursday October 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 29, 1936 to the late Mary Anderson and Willie Butts.

She receive her formal education in Hartsville, SC.  After moving to Charlotte she became a member of Temple...

Alvinia Annie Howie

Alvinia Annie Howie

Oct 8, 2020

Alvinia Annie Howie, 92 of Charlotte, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her residence. Alvinia was born October 4, 1928 in Dallas, North Carolina to the the late Carrie Bell Johnson.  She was raised by her grandparents, Mr. Stalling and Mrs. Emma Young.  She had one brother and three sisters.  She became a...

James Edward Cox

James Edward Cox

Oct 7, 2020

James Edward Cox was born on September 8, 1935 to Jessie Cox and Rosie Lee Lake in Wadesboro, North Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Mr. Cox attended school in Wadesboro, NC. His favorite subject was history. He often dreamed of "bright lights...

Thomas O'Neil Pettway

Thomas O'Neil Pettway

Oct 6, 2020

Thomas O'Neil Pettway departed this life unexpectantly on October 6, 2020 at the age of 57. Thomas was born on January 29, 1963 to the late Moses and Idell Pettway.

Thomas was a graduated from Olympic High School in 1981, where he found the love of track and field. He later attended Gardner Webb University and graduated...

Purrcena Mcgill

Purrcena Mcgill

Oct 5, 2020

Ms. Purrcena McGill, 64 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday October 5, 2020 at Atrium Health-Pineveille.

Memorial for Sister Tina McGill

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Thomasena Willams

Thomasena Willams

Oct 5, 2020

Thomasena E. Williams was born on January 22, 1936 in Simpsonville, SC. She passed away peacefully on October 5, 2020.

Thomasena and her twin were the fourth children born to Wilmer Evans, Sr. and Corrie Young Evans. She left South Carolina at 15 years old and moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with her older sister Sudie....

Gaderene D. Mcilwain

Gaderene D. Mcilwain

Oct 3, 2020

Celebration of Life

Mrs. Gaderene Duncan McIlwain entered into the arms of an all wise and loving God on Saturday morning, October 3, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte N.C. On that day, a beautiful soul, full of love and faith ascended to heaven. She was the youngest of eight children...

Burl Lincoln Simmons

Burl Lincoln Simmons

Oct 3, 2020

Mr. Burl L. Simmons of Charlotte, NC, departed this life for an exceedingly better place on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 3:30 a.m. Burl was born on June 4, 1955 in Washington, DC to Lula G. Varner and William E. Simmons.  The eighth of nine children, he grew up and was educated in Washington, DC where he...

Cherlonda B Ashford

Cherlonda B Ashford

Oct 1, 2020

Ms. Cherlonda Ashford, 33 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday November 1, 2020 at her residence.

Thomas Currence

Thomas Currence

Sep 30, 2020

Mr. Thomas Steven Currence, 67 of Gastonia, peacefully exchanged time here on earth for eternal life, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday September 30, 2020 at CaroMont Health, Gastonia.  He was born on February 17, 1953 in Gaston County, NC.

He is preceded in death by eight siblings, the late Cleophus, Willie B, Ted, Benny, Norris,...

Bessie Mae Foster

Bessie Mae Foster

Sep 30, 2020

Mrs. Bessie Mae Davis Foster, daughter of the late Gennie Mae Davis, was born March 24, 1947.  She entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Margate Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson, NC.  She was 79.

Mrs. Foster was married to James Edward Foster, Sr. who preceded her in death. She was also...

Madeline Savona

Madeline Savona

Sep 29, 2020

Ms. Madeline Savona, 92 of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday September 29, 2020 at Novant Health-Main.

Magdalene Laws

Magdalene Laws

Sep 25, 2020

Madgalene Laws, 89 of Charlotte, being obedient to the will of the Master, she answered the call and went quietly to sleep at the Charlotte Rehabilitation Center on Friday morning.  For those of us who are blessed with an earthly existence, there is a time to be born and a time to die.  The earthly life of Magdalene G....

Sherrie Jones

Sherrie Jones

Sep 25, 2020

Sherrie Jeana Kelly-Jones, 47 of Charlotte, was suddenly ushered into eternal rest and peace on Friday, September 25, 2020.

Sherrie was born on May 3, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio, to Paul and Phyllis Kelly.  She was the youngest of their three children.

Sherrie received her formal education in Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland School Systems. ...

Henry Edward Grier Sr.

Henry Edward Grier Sr.

Sep 24, 2020

Mr. Henry Edward Grier Sr., 76 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday September 24, 2020 at his residence.  He entered this life on June 24, 1944, in Harrisburg, NC.  He was the son of the late Lee Grier and Annie Pearl Davis Grier.

Mr. Grier received a business degree from Central Piedmont Community College.  He later became...

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