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Curtis A Watson

Curtis A Watson

Jul 24, 2020

Mr. Curtis A. Watson, 50 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday July 24, 2020.

Adrienne Withers

Adrienne Withers

Jul 23, 2020

Adrienne Delois Young Withers was the youngest child born to the late James and Jesse Young on July 28, 1948. Adrienne was preceded in death by her husband Jerome; her parents James and Jesse Young; and her brothers and sisters Alfred, Charles, Dorothy Young & JoAnne Walls. To her brother and sister, she was affectionately called 'AD'; to her...

Brenda Stitt

Brenda Stitt

Jul 22, 2020

Brenda Douglas Stitt, 65, of Charlotte, NC, surrendered to the perfect will of God and following her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, by exchanging this earthly realm for heavenly rest on July 22, 2020, at Novant Health Presbyterian in Charlotte, NC.

Brenda, also affectionately known as "Peaches", was born on December 31, 1954, to Dorothy Ann Douglas...

Travis Lamont Withers

Travis Lamont Withers

Jul 22, 2020

Travis Lamont Withers passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 22, 2020 at Novant Medical. He was born on November 28,1974 to Johnsie Withers and King S. Brevard in Charlotte North Carolina, where he also graduated from North Mecklenburg High School. Travis lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; fishing, football, and enjoying time with family and friends. Travis...

Paulette Estelle Powell

Paulette Estelle Powell

Jul 22, 2020

Ms. Paulette Powell, daughter of the late Marion and Minnie Powell was born July 11, 1947 in Charlotte, NC. She departed this life on July 22, 2020 at Novant Health Hospital.

She was raised by her loving grandparents David and Minnie Shannon Anderson of Charlotte, NC. Paulette attended public schools in Mecklenburg County. She retired from a...

Paul Coutourier

Paul Coutourier

Jul 21, 2020

SEASONS OF STRENGTH: A LIFE WELL LIVED

On the 21st of April 1939, my loving parents Gussie Coutryer and Mary Richardson welcomed me to the world, deep in the Gullah lands of Charleston, SC. At a very early age, I traveled to the Queen City, to live with my beloved Aunt and Uncle,...

Cynthia Phillips

Cynthia Phillips

Jul 21, 2020

Cynthia Brown Phillips entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the age of 65.

Cynthia was born in Mullins, SC to the late Anne Brown on July 22, 1954, and raised by the late Dora Taylor. She attended Palmetto High School and graduated from Mullins High in 1972, where...

Frazier Lee Brown

Frazier Lee Brown

Jul 19, 2020

Mr. Frazier Lee Brown, 70 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday July 19, 2020 at Atrium Health-Pineville.

Vanessa Stevenson

Vanessa Stevenson

Jul 17, 2020

Mrs. Vanessa Stevenson, 66 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday July 17, 2020 at Novant Presbyterian-Main.

Rutha Fincham

Rutha Fincham

Jul 16, 2020

Rutha Mae Fincham, 92 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday July 16, 2020 at Atrium Health-University.

Rutha Mae Neal Fincham, a native Charlottean was born on March 3, 1928 in Steele Creek Township to the late Ross Eugene Neal and Mary Lucinda Neal. She attended Mecklenburg school system, graduated from Clear Creek High (currently renamed Gunn High)....

Major Simmons Sr.

Major Simmons Sr.

Jul 16, 2020

Brother Major Simmons Sr., passed from this life to the bosom of Christ on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He was bedridden and taken care of by his two sons and home healthcare for the last two years of his life.

Major was the son of the late James T. and...

Artis Williams

Artis Williams

Jul 16, 2020

Mr. Artis Williams was born on October 6, 1934 in Blounts Creek, NC. He passed away peacefully on July 16, 2020 with his beloved son and grandson by his side at Novant Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center.

Artis was the youngest son of John Robert and Mary Williams. He graduated from P.S. Jones High School in...

Willie "Biscuit" Young Jr.

Willie "Biscuit" Young Jr.

Jul 15, 2020

Mr. Willie "Biscuit" Young Jr., 87 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at Pineville Rehab & Living Center.   He was born July 12, 1933 to the late Ella and Willie Young, Sr.

Willie was better known as Biscuit in the Charlotte community among friends and family.  He was educated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School...

Francena Tinsley-Pelotte

Francena Tinsley-Pelotte

Jul 15, 2020

The Life and Legacy

of

Ms. Francena Tinsley Pelotte

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Matthew 7:12

A Time to be Born

November 30,...

Valorie Mccullough

Valorie Mccullough

Jul 14, 2020

Valorie Ramseur McCullough was born February 20, 1952 in Cleveland County, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Hilliard Douglas Ramseur and Geneva Borders Ramseur.  Valorie peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2020, while at home.

Raised in the Washington Community of Waco, NC, Valorie grew up near many cousins and relatives.  She...

Shirley Ann Mcdowell

Shirley Ann Mcdowell

Jul 14, 2020

Life's Journey

Shirley Ann McDowell was born on August 7, 1949 to the late Jonah Lindsay and Mabelle McDowell and departed this earthly life on July 14, 2020.

Shirley was educated at Lincoln County High School in Lincolnton, NC. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending quality time with her family.

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Morris Ankrum

Morris Ankrum

Jul 13, 2020

Mr. Morris Ankrum, 54 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday July 13, 2020.

Veleta Grier

Veleta Grier

Jul 13, 2020

Veleta Yvonne Grier, beloved daughter of William "Tommy" and the late Jean Elizabeth Moore was born on February 9, 1963 in Valhalla, NY at Grasslands Hospital. She entered her eternal rest on July 13, 2020 at the tender age of 57 years old.  At an early age she gave her life to Christ at Calvary Baptist Church in White...

Mamie Gill Williams

Mamie Gill Williams

Jul 13, 2020

Mrs. Mamie Gill Williams was born in Lancaster, SC on October 20, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Mary Jane Benson and Mack Gill. She departed this life and entered eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Mercy Hospital.

Mamie was raised in Great Falls, SC by her grandmother, the late Lucy Benson. She...

Otis Burch

Otis Burch

Jul 12, 2020

Mr. Otis Burch, 90 of Pageland, SC, passed away on Sunday July 12, 2020 at his residence.

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