Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

On June 20, 2020 James "Jim" McNeil (Poojay), passed away peacefully at his home in Indian Trail, NC with his wife Ernestine and family by his side.  James was born in Laurinburg, NC and moved to PA for future education.

James graduated high school in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and earned his degree from Temple University.  He continued his...

Jun 20, 2020

Ms. Marian R.E. "Bobbie"  Darby,  84 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2020 at her residence.

Jun 19, 2020

Ms. Thelma Williams, 76 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at her place of living. She was born on July 13, 1943 to the late Eunice Gripper Taylor and Herbert Addison in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She was one of five children.

She attended West Charlotte High School but received her High School Diploma from...

Jun 19, 2020

Ms. Doris Elizabeth Pharr, 86 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday June 19, 2020 at Novant Health-Huntersville.

God looked around His garden and found an empty place

He then looked down among us and saw your tired face

He knew that you were suffering and that you were in pain...

Jun 18, 2020

Mr. Kenneth Isom, 64 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2020. He was born to the late Pauline & James Isom in Westchester, New York.  Attended the Public School System in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, moved to New Orleans for 35 years.

He was Baptized at the age of 14 under Pastor CE Dewberry.  He returned...

Jun 17, 2020

Ms. Roberta Blackwell, 88 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2020 at Northlake House Assisted Living.

Roberta Blackwell, affectionately known as Bert, was born February 10, 1932. She grew up on a farm in Jefferson, SC in the home of her grandparents. She attended high school in Pageland, SC. After high school graduation, she moved...

Jun 17, 2020

MILLYEAH TESSAYN RHUE-ALLEN, age 22, of Charlotte, NC entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2020. She was the daughter of Millye Rhue, Charlotte and Anthony Allen (Marie) of Hopkins, SC. She was a 2016 graduate of Crossroads Charter High School in Charlotte. She is survived by her mother and father, 4 year old son, Kylan and sister, Skyler...

Jun 15, 2020

George R. Setzer, age 88, died peacefully on June 15, 2020 while at Atrium Health-Main in Charlotte, NC.

George Ray Setzer of Charlotte, NC was born March 29, 1932 in Gaston County to Sylvester Setzer and Katie Williams Setzer. He graduated from Highland High School of Gastonia, NC in 1951. He attended Johnson C. Smith University of...

Jun 15, 2020

John Arthur Colbert, 62 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday June 15, 2020.  He was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Dee Anderson Colbert and the late Reverend Corine Sims Colbert.

John grew up in Charlotte and attended South Mecklenburg High School.  He married the love of his life Albertene Johnson.

John accepted Christ...

Jun 15, 2020

Mrs. Beatrice Martin, 88 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 10, 1931.

Mrs. Martin was a proud graduate of Johnson C. Smith University and upon completion of her collegiate education, she became an educator herself, teaching elementary school in South Carolina and Ohio.

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Jun 14, 2020

Christopher Langston Baker, 58, of Concord, North Carolina went to be with the Lord his Savior on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Chris was born to Rosa Mae Baker Freeman and Joseph Baker on September 22, 1961 in Washington, DC. He was the youngest of their six children. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School.  He went...

Jun 13, 2020

Ms. Rosemary Anderson, 86 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday June 13, 2020 at Steele Creek Senior Living.

Jun 12, 2020

Mrs. Maybell Webb Artis, 93 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Huntersville Health & Rehabilitation.

Mama, as some of her grands called her, was born on June 7, 1927 in Goldsboro, NC to the late Isaiah and Viola (Hines) Webb.

While attending public schools in Wayne County in Goldsboro, NC, she...

Jun 11, 2020

Justin Robert Crafton was born January 13, 1981 at 1:31AM, on Tuesday. He transitioned on June 11, 2020.

He was preceded by his father Robert Crafton III, and his grandparents, Margaret & Robert Crafton II and Albert Angevin.

He was a loving son to Monique Angevin, brother to Jason Lee Crafton, Joshua Darnell Crafton, Isaiah...

Jun 10, 2020

Ms. Amanda Gray, 90 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at her residence.

Jun 9, 2020

Mrs. Sylvia Veronica Rogers (Roberts) peacefully transitioned on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her residence in Indian Trail, NC. Sylvia entered the world January 28, 1970 in Mt. Vernon, NY as the second child of Otis and Mary Roberts. Sylvia, or as she was affectionately known by family as, "Dee Dee," was a smart child, raised in a loving...

Jun 9, 2020

Wilhelmenia Delores Chandler Best Johnson, 92 of Charlotte, peacefully entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Charlotte Square Assisted Living.  She was born on April 6, 1928 to the loving parents Rev. Joe Chandler and Mrs. Mellie Williams Chandler of Salters, SC.  She was raised in a Christian home and accepted Jesus as her Savior at...

Jun 9, 2020

Ms. Gisela Mayberry, 75 of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2020 at Novant Health-Main.

Jun 9, 2020

Mary Anna Jones Yeldell, 92 of Charlotte, Our Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend left this earthly life on Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020, and went home to be with the Lord.

Mary Anna Jones Yeldell made her grand entrance into this world 92 years ago in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Florence Grier Jones and...

Jun 9, 2020

Mr. Saylor Eugene Tyson, 84 of Charlotte, departed this life on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on the 7th of September 1935, in Wadesboro, North Carolina to the late Tyler Johnson Tyson and Emma Little Tyson.  He attended Anson County Schools.

Mr. Tyson was a successful business owner since 1960; he and...