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John Potts

John Potts

Jul 1, 2020

Mr. John Henry Potts was born in Baltimore Maryland on April 28th 1924. He died peacefully on July 1st 2020 in the care of Novant Health Hospice and Palliative Care. Mr. Potts was raised in Charlotte, in the Historic Brooklyn Community. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church (7th St. Presbyterian Church). He graduated from Second Ward High...

Jonathan Davarius Martin

Jonathan Davarius Martin

Jul 1, 2020

Life's Journey

Jonathan Davarius Martin born on March 20, 1990 to Ms. Averial "Denise" Martin, Sampson Raley and Edward Jones.

Jonathan Davarius Martin was educated at Cross Roads Charter High School in Charlotte, NC. During his attendance he managed the school's basketball team "The Titans". He enjoyed a host of various activities such...

Henry Reeves Jr.

Henry Reeves Jr.

Jun 30, 2020

On Monday June 30, 2020, Henry Reeves Jr. transitioned and departed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father. He passed away at Peak Resources in Charlotte, NC. He was born May 17, 1928 to the late Henry Reeves Sr. and Cora Mae Dunham Reeves. Henry Reeves better known as "Big Daddy" attended York County School and later...

Dolores Watkins

Dolores Watkins

Jun 30, 2020

Ms. Dolores Watkins, 79 of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020 at her residence.

Wendell Warick Brown

Wendell Warick Brown

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Wendell Brown was born February 3, 1954, in Washington D.C., to Annie R. and Oliver W Brown.

He graduated from Eastern Sr High School in Washington DC and worked at Woodies Department store and went on to work in the metropolitan DC School System until he later decided to move to Charlotte NC and went on to...

Derrico Edney

Derrico Edney

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Derrico J. Edney was born August 23, 1980 in Charlotte, NC to Wanda Timothy and Leonard Brown. He departed this life on Tuesday June 30, 2020 at his residence.

Derrico was a graduate of NC State Board Community College. He was very passionate, fun and entertaining. Wherever you would see him he was full of smiles,...

Beverly Osborne

Beverly Osborne

Jun 29, 2020

Beverly Gretchen Osborne entered her heavenly home on June 29, 2020. She was the daughter of the late John N. Osborne Sr. and Camilla Small Osborne. Her final days were spent being surrounded by those who loved her. Gretchen, as her family affectionately called her, touched each of us in some small way. Gretchen was born March 29, 1953...

Dr. Lonnie Delores Sanders

Dr. Lonnie Delores Sanders

Jun 28, 2020

Dr. Lonnie Delores "Dee" Sanders passed away peacefully at Northlake House Memory Care in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a proud member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. Delores Sanders is predeceased by her parents Edward and Sue Thompson and sister, June Carolyn (Canton, NC). Delores Sanders is...

Katie Reeves

Katie Reeves

Jun 28, 2020

Ms. Katie Reeves, 93 of Indian Trail, passed away on Sunday June 28, 2020 at Lake Park Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Herbert Johnson

Herbert Johnson

Jun 26, 2020

Mr. Herbert Antoine Johnson, 65 of Charlotte, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday June 26, 2020.

Antoine was born on July 9, 1954 in Charlotte, NC to the late Joseph Edward Johnson and Vanetta Redfern Johnson.  Antoine attended Independence High School.  Antoine moved to Maryland then to Florida and ended up back in Charlotte...

Robert Blakeney

Robert Blakeney

Jun 25, 2020

Robert Frank Blakeney, 83 of Charlotte, passed away peacefully to go to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Mint Hill Senior Living. He was born October 29, 1936 to the late Jake and Lizzie Blakeney in Pageland, South Carolina.  Robert's mother Lizzie preceded him in death when Robert was a young child.  Young Robert was...

Keith Omar Ballon

Keith Omar Ballon

Jun 24, 2020

"Rest in Paradise"

You will always be remembered as the cool, suave guy that you were. From the contagious smile, the coolest walk ever and always had jokes for days. We love you "Omar", You will never be forgotten.

Afterglow I'd like the memory of me to be a happy...

Margie L Sutton

Margie L Sutton

Jun 24, 2020

Mrs. Margie Leak Sutton "Margie"  Maiden Name, McKee died peacefully at her residence on June 24, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of 86 years old. Mrs. Margie Leak McKee -Sutton is survived by her children, Willie Sutton Jr., Phylis R. Sutton, and Anthony Sutton of Charlotte, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by ex-husband Willie...

Mary Norton

Mary Norton

Jun 24, 2020

Mary Geraldine Norton, 79 of Charlotte, left her Earthly body on Wednesday June 24, 2020 at Atrium Health-Main.  She was born September 2, 1940 in Anson County North Carolina.  Gerry, as she was affectionately known by family and friends.  She joined her parents, Winford and Elesworth Blue and lifetime companion, Johnnie Clay Nelson in eternal rest.

Gerry...

Veronica L Taylor

Veronica L Taylor

Jun 23, 2020

Mrs. Veronica L. Taylor, daughter of the late Emmett McKibbens and Lillian Grant was born on January 29, 1948 in Manhattan, New York.  She departed this life on June 23, 2020.  She attended Second Ward High School in Charlotte NC.  She married the love of her life Edmen Taylor and now they can both rest in peace together.  She was...

Joann Gertrude Wright

Joann Gertrude Wright

Jun 23, 2020

Our beloved Joann Wright, of Charlotte, departed this life on Tuesday June 23, 2020 at Novant Health-Main. Joann was born on March 5, 1948 in Oconee County, South Carolina to the late Cole & Elizabeth Wright.

Joann was a retired Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools cook. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Temple Chapel Baptist Church, where...

Patricia James

Patricia James

Jun 22, 2020

On the afternoon of June 21, 2020, a soft voice whispered to Ms. Patricia Ann James that in my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you...

Aviana Carter

Aviana Carter

Jun 22, 2020

Ms. Aviana Carter, 21 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday  June 22, 2020 at Atrium Health-Main.

Edith R. Moore

Edith R. Moore

Jun 21, 2020

Edith Rosella Moore, 67 of Charlotte, transitioned from the cares of this world on Sunday June 21, 2020 surrounded by the love of all her children. She was the fifth child born to Fred and Oneasie Overton in Pennington Gap, Virginia on March 11, 1953.

Our Mom had many hobbies including coloring, singing, listening to music, but...

Concepcion Gonzalez De Hernandez

Concepcion Gonzalez De Hernandez

Jun 21, 2020

Ms. Concepcion Gonzalez de Hernandez, 88 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday June 21, 2020 at her residence.

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