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Millyeah Tessayn Rhue-Allen

Millyeah Tessayn Rhue-Allen

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...

George Ray Setzer

George Ray Setzer

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...

John Arthur Colbert

John Arthur Colbert

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...

Beatrice Martin

Beatrice Martin

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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Christopher Langston Baker

Christopher Langston Baker

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...

Rosemary Anderson

Rosemary Anderson

Jun 13, 2020

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

Maybell Artis

Maybell Artis

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...

Justin Robert Crafton

Justin Robert Crafton

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...

Amanda Gray

Amanda Gray

Jun 10, 2020

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

Sylvia Rogers

Sylvia Rogers

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...

Wilhemena Best Johnson

Wilhemena Best Johnson

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...

Gisela Mayberry

Gisela Mayberry

Jun 9, 2020

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

Mary Yeldell

Mary Yeldell

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...

Saylor Eugene Tyson

Saylor Eugene Tyson

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...

Phillip Mcnair

Phillip Mcnair

Jun 8, 2020

Mr. Phillip Michael McNair, 58 of Charlotte, departed this earthly life on Monday June 8, 2020 at Hospice of Union County Monroe, NC. He was born to the late Leroy McNair and Amanda M. McCloud in New York.

Phillip attended the public schools of New York.  He secured employment with Heck's Department Store for many years.  Additionally,...

David Anthony Williams

David Anthony Williams

Jun 7, 2020

Mr. David Anthony Williams transitioned peacefully, Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 73 years old. David was born January 8, 1947 in Worcester, Massachusetts to Marilyn (Hogan) Williams-Wilson and the late David James Williams, Jr. He departed this life at Novant-Presbyterian-Main, Charlotte, North Carolina.

After serving in the United States Army, he worked as a Certified Production Welder/Inspector...

Sharon Denice Mccrorey

Sharon Denice Mccrorey

Jun 6, 2020

Ms. Sharon Denice McCrorey, 62 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday June 6, 2020 at Atrium Health-Main.

Alicia Anderson

Alicia Anderson

Jun 6, 2020

Ms. Alicia Shauntea Anderson, 35 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday June 6, 2020 at her residence.

Russelle Shirlene Smith

Russelle Shirlene Smith

Jun 5, 2020

On June 5, 2020 at 4:40p.m. our dearest mother was called home to the Lord. Russelle Shirlene Smith was born in Monroe, North Carolina on January 29, 1951 to Herman Fisher and Evelyn Thompson. At a young age, Russelle and family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina where she attended elementary, middle, and West Charlotte High School. She excelled in...

Diane Wheeler

Diane Wheeler

Jun 5, 2020

Ms. Diane Wheeler, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday June 5, 2020 at Atrium Health-Main.

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