Obituaries

Sep 11, 2019

Mrs. Delores Costella Houston, 90 of Charlotte, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday September 11, 2019 at Novant Health Hospice and Palliative Care.  She was born on November 24, 1928 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Raymond and Grace Robinson.

She was educated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System and Central Piedmont School of Nursing in...

Sep 10, 2019

Remembering Her Life With Love.........

On Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 11:05 a.m., God sent His holy angles to Atrium Health Center-University to bring Zenobia Grier Thomspon home to HIS open arms.  She was born June 25, 1945 to the late Curtis and Lillian Grier in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Zenobia Thompson received her formal education...

Sep 10, 2019

Mother Juanita Irene Hunter, 81, of Charlotte, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Lincoln county, North Carolina on November 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Macie Hunter and Clyde Graham Sr.

In addition to her parents, Mother Hunter was preceded in death by three...

Sep 7, 2019

Ms. Joanne Russellyn DeShield Bright, 63 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday September 7, 2019 at Novant Presbyterian.  She was born on August 23, 1956 to the union of the late John Russell DeShield, Sr. and Mai Benson DeShield in Monrovia, Liberia.  During her infancy she was baptized at The First United Methodist Church.  Her godparents included the late...

Sep 7, 2019

Mr. Ricky Blakeney, was born on June 5, 1952 in Pageland, South Carolina. Ricky was the son of the late Alonzo Baker and Lorene Blakeney.

He attended the public schools of Pageland, SC and Cleveland Ohio, graduating from Glenville High School, Cleveland Ohio, in 1970. Ricky was an extraordinary artist and used his talents to obtain several...

Sep 6, 2019

Edna was born on September 6, 1945. She transitioned to her new home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 6, 2019. Edna was 74 years of age.

Edna Attended Torrence Lytle High School and graduated from Teamer School of Religion. She was a professional seamstress previously employed by the US Army, Girl...

Sep 5, 2019

The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, as he did on September 5, 2019 when he took Maurice Larae Brown, known to many as "Big Moe."

Maurice "Big Moe" loved food, whether it was cooking it or prepping it, as he did at Amelia French Bakery where he was employed until his health failed.   "Big Moe"...

Sep 4, 2019

Laura Ann Weathers Davis, 79 was granted her angel wings on September 4, 2019, with her family by her side in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Laura Weathers was born on May 8, 1940, to the late Alexander and Dorothy Weathers in Charlotte, NC.  Her father was an entrepreneur and worked for an oil company.  Her mother was a...

Sep 1, 2019

Mr. George Rinnix Sr, 82 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday September 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 15, 1936 to the late Pastor Arlene Barnett West and John Rinnix.

George was educated in Charlotte Mecklenburg School System and Retired from Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) after 48 years of service.

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Aug 25, 2019

Patricia Ann Burton was born on January 28, 1937 in Charlotte, NC to the late Serena Billings Lee and JC Teague. After Ann received her education in the Mecklenburg County School System, she married the late Robert "Bobby" Norman Gregg and relocated to the Bronx, New York. From this union Ann had three daughters. In the early 1970's, Ann...

Aug 24, 2019

Randall W. Fowler, Sr., 79 of Charlotte, passed away on August 24, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1940 in Chicago, IL and son of the late James and Estelle Fowler.  In addition to his parents, Randall was preceded in death by his brothers, Arnold and Norman Fowler, and daughter, Latitia Fowler.

Randall...

Aug 20, 2019

Cora Belle Ray Graham, 85 of Charlotte, passed away on August 20, 2019 at Mill Creek Manor, Statesville.  She was born to the late Clem Howard and Julia Ann Ray on July 5, 1934 in Hoke County.

Cora attended Upchurch High School in Raeford, NC.  In her early adult years, she later moved to Charlotte, NC where...

Aug 20, 2019

James "Jimmie" Loy Dixon, Jr. was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 22, 1954 to the late James Loy Dixon, Sr. and Virginia Equille Ferguson. He was proceeded in death by his sister Linda Bradshaw. From a very early age, James displayed his creative skills in drawing and painting. This talent lead him to pursue his dreams where he...

Aug 20, 2019

Mrs. Maggie Louise Sanders Mason, 81 of Charlotte, passed away on August 20, 2019 at Peak Resources Nursing Home.  She was born September 23, 1937 in Chester, South Carolina to the late Willie B. Sanders and Lizzie Darby Sanders.

She graduated from Finley High School in Chester, SC.  Later, Maggie moved to Charlotte, NC where she met...

Aug 20, 2019

Paul Spencer Deavers, 76, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at home.

Mr. Deavers was born in Atlanta, GA. He is survived by his wife, Janetta.

Survivors also include Paul S Deavers II (Deana); Lillie (Herman) Parks, Harriett (Marion) Perrymond, Gail Deavers Reed; Marvin Spencer; Walter Spencer; Paula Cooke and Kelly Plummer. Two...

Aug 19, 2019

John "Bone" Wesley Adams, age 69 of Charlotte, departed this earthly life on August 19, 2019 at Atrium Health.  He was born on January 16, 1950 to Ms. Mary Adams Kimble in Mecklenburg Co.

He went to Charlotte, North Carolina public schools.  He graduated from Myers Park High School Class of 1968; then he attended Central Piedmont...

Aug 17, 2019

On August 17, 2019 God sent a special angel to receive His son, HAROLD MANUEL WHITE at his residence. His soul took flight from this world of sin to go home and be with his heavenly father after his long battle with dementia.

The son of Mrs. Elizabeth White and the late Manique White, was born September...

Aug 15, 2019

Johnnie Roach, 70 of Charlotte, passed away on August 15, 2019 at his residence.  He was born June 12, 1949, to the late Clarence A. Roach, and Corinne Medley Roach.

Johnnie was raised and educated in Prince Georges County, MD where he graduated from Fairmont Heights High School.  He attended Howard University for approximately three years.  Upon...

Aug 14, 2019

Harold Rolley, Jr. 63 of Charlotte, passed away on August 14, 2019 at his residence.

Aug 13, 2019

Kenneth "K.C." Perry Campbell, 67 of Charlotte, passed away on August 13, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Chesterfield, SC on December 4, 1951 to the late Minnie Campbell.

Kenneth was highly accomplished. He graduated from Chesterfield High School in 1971.  He received his diploma in welding at Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical Education Center in 1973.