Obituaries

Nov 30, 2019

Mr. Franklin Cuthbertson, 53 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday November 30, 2019 at Hunterwoods Nursing Center.

Nov 29, 2019

Mrs. Mary Alice Pearson Bethea, affectionally known as "Mae" and "Mae Alice,"  75 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday November 29, 2019 at Atrium Health-University. She was born November 19, 1944 in Marlboro County, South Carolina.  She was the daughter of the late Sudie Mary Pearson Ratcliff and Douglas Dease.

Mary graduated high school from Bennettsville High...

Nov 29, 2019

Ms. Barbara Ann Jackson, daughter of the late Tommy Lee Jackson and Emily Davis Jackson, was born on March 31, 1959 in Charlotte, NC. She received her wings on Friday November 29, 2019 at Huntersville Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Huntersville NC.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, son Melvin Jackson Jr. "Moose", sister Vanessa...

Nov 28, 2019

Mr. Allen Frederick Thomas, 59 of Chicago, IL, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019 at Levine & Dickson-Huntersville.  He was born January 11, 1960 in Chicago, IL, the first child born to Veria Thomas.

Allen was affectionately known as Pookie, Cee Eyes and Fred .   He was educated at Thornton Township High School in Harvey, IL. ...

Nov 28, 2019

Mr. Todd Osmond Peoples was born July 8, 1967, in Fairfield County SC. On Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 12:30am, Todd transitioned peacefully.

Todd attended the Mecklenburg County Public School District, graduating from West Charlotte High School, Class of 1985. He was also a graduate of The Hairstyling Institute of Charlotte NC.

Todd was a...

Nov 28, 2019

Miss Nova Gizelle Clemons passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019 at Novant Health Presbyterian-Main.

Nov 28, 2019

Inez Kiser Laney, 89 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday November 28, 2019 at her residence. She was born on October 18, 1930 to the late Smith and Addie Lue Jenkins Kizer, in Bamberg, South Carolina.

In her early years, Inez worked as a domestic worker in private homes.  She loved to cook and spend time with...

Nov 26, 2019

Mr. Alonzo Blount, 79 of Matthews, passed away on Tuesday November 26, 2019 at Novant Health Presbyterian-Matthews.  He was born on September 18, 1940 in Washington, DC.  He was the only child of Haddie and Johnnie Mae Blount.  He earned his bachelor of science in engineering from North Carolina A&T University where he met Willie Mae Pulley.  They were...

Nov 25, 2019

Barbara Ann Jant "Bobbi" daughter of Willie Mae Jant and the late Johnny Jant Jr. was born October 25, 1960 in Charlotte NC. She got her wings on November 25, 2019.

Barbara was educated in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She graduated from South Meck High School and Central Piedmont Community College. She was employed at Rooms to Go....

Nov 25, 2019

Oneal Lacie Gregory, 91 of Charlotte, passed away on November 25, 2019 at Accordius at Midwood Rehabilitation Center.  He was born May 23, 1928 to the late Thomas and Betty Gregory in Mecklenburg County, NC.

O'Neal was preceded in death by his parents; Thomas and Betty Gregory; three brothers, Roach Gregory, George Gregory and Dan Gregory; two...

Nov 24, 2019

Annie B. Davis, 78 of Charlotte, passed away on November 24, 2019 at Atrium Health-Main.  Annie affectionately known as "Mamae," was born October 15, 1941 in Newberry, SC to the late Leroy Boozer and Hattie Gray.

Annie was the wife of the late Elijah Davis and was educated in the Newberry, SC School system.  She moved to...

Nov 24, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth McCullough Bridges, 89 of Charlotte, passed away on November 24, 2019 at Royal Park Nursing Home, Matthews, NC.  She was born February 10, 1930 and was the daughter of the late John Franklin McCullough and Lucretia Montgomery McCullough.  She was the last survivor of the triplets (Mary, Martha and Elizabeth) and the last of the 16 children...

Nov 19, 2019

Miss Kamil Jade Mitchell also known as "Mil Mil" and "Kung fu Killer" was born to LaReisha Mitchell and Corey Rankin on April 9, 2012. She gained her wings on Tuesday November 19, 2019.

She attended Reid Park Elementary and was currently at Metro.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her parents, LaReisha Mitchell and...

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. Johnnie Lee Toomer Jr., 68 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday November 18, 2019 at Atrium Health-Mercy.

Nov 17, 2019

Remembering Her Life...

Mrs. Lettie Mae Franks, 89 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday November 17, 2019 at Novant Health-Presbyterian Main.   She was born September 29, 1939 in Charlotte, NC.  She was reared by her parents, Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Rachel Wallace Crawford.

Lettie graduated from Southwest High School in Flint, Michigan, Class of 1974. ...

Nov 17, 2019

Mr. Oscar Lee Strange Jr., 73 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2019 at Accordius Health Care.

He was born on August 9, 1946 in Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from Paisley High School in 1964.  Before retiring in 2008, Oscar worked for Guilford Mills and Douglas Battery.

He was a dedicated/diehard Dallas Cowboy...

Nov 17, 2019

Mrs. Joy Laverne Baugh Maxwell, 81 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday November 17, 2019.  She was born in College Station/Little Rock Arkansas to the Late Charles Spencer Baugh and the late Annie Neyland Baugh.

Joy (Verne, Mema, Pidge, Joyous Occasion, Ma and Mama) as she was affectionately called, matriculated through the Little Rock Public School system. ...

Nov 17, 2019

Mr. Derek Russell Diamond, 33 of San Diego, CA,  formerly of Charlotte, passed away on November 14, 2019.  He was the son of Lawanda Diamond and the late Russel Diamond, was born on July 28, 1986.

Derek was educated in New York at West Hollow High School in Dix Hills, New York.  Upon graduation, Derek moved to...

Nov 17, 2019

Mr. Fronice "Butch" Lockhart Jr. 68 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Atrium Health-Main.  He was born July 26, 1951 in Charlotte, NC to the late Fronice and Louise Durens Lockhart.

Butch was educated in the Public Schools of Mecklenburg County and graduated from Harding High School in 1969.  In 1971, he was...

Nov 15, 2019

Mr. Willie Barnette McRae Jr., 71 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday November 15, 2019.  He was the son of the late Willie B. McRae Sr & Mary A. Johnson McRae.  He was born September 5, 1948 in Scotland County.  Willie was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister, one grand, and one great grand.

Willie...