Obituaries

Nov 11, 2019

Mother Edna Mae Shine ,75 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Atrium Health-Main.   She was born in Polkton, NC in Anson County on May 18, 1944 to the late Overseer Ollie Mae Houston and the late Will Shine.  She worked at various jobs, during and throughout her life's journey.  Most recently, Mother Edna was a...

Nov 11, 2019

Ms. Mary Lillian Young, 85 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Royal Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.   Mary was the only child of John Wesley Blackmon and Martha Phillips born on July 11, 1934 in Charlotte, NC.  She grew up in Charlotte and "Stump town" neighborhood in Matthews, NC and attended grade school in the...

Nov 9, 2019

Christina Marie Gordon was born on October 21, 1988 in Charlotte, North Carolina to proud parents, Edmund and Sandra Gordon.  She passed away and entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.

Christina attended school at Reid Park Elementary...

Nov 8, 2019

Alhadji Kamara, 17 of Charlotte, passed away in a car accident on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He is the son of Hawa Kamara and the late Musa Kamara.  The oldest of 10 children, Haji was raised in Charlotte, NC and would have graduated from Vance High School in 2021.

He was a gentle, smart and caring young...

Nov 7, 2019

J.B. Alexander Ervin, Sr., 87 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday November 7, 2019 at his residence. He was affectionately known as "Strawberry" was born July 11, 1932, to the late Wilson Mason, Sr. and the late Laura Taylor Brown.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years Beatrice Bost Ervin.  In addition, "Straw" as...

Nov 7, 2019

Richard Chappell McIlwaine was born August 20, 1965 in Charlotte NC at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. He was the only son to Rose McIlwaine Gleaton and his father is Richard Hopkins. Richard graduated from Harding University High School and later enlisted into the United States Army where he dedicated 7 years of his life serving our country. Richard had the...

Nov 4, 2019

Ms. Cindy Lee Ruth Caisey, 62 of St. George's Bermuda, passed away on Monday November 4, 2019 at Novant Health-Huntersville.

Nov 3, 2019

Derrick LeVel Terry was born on July 3, 1980 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the youngest son of Craig L. Terry and Zenobia "Penny" Terry. Derrick departed this life, age 39, on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Pineville Atrium Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He graduated from Halifax County Senior High School in South Boston, Virginia....

Nov 2, 2019

Ms. Mary Pollard, passed away on Saturday November 2, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House.

Nov 2, 2019

Franklin Delano Dunham, affectionately known as "Stuff", was born August 23, 1933 in Rutherfordton, NC.  He departed this life on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Peak Resources in Charlotte, NC.

Franklin was the son of the late Abb McDowell and Mozelle Dunham-Lytle.  He attended Grahamtown High School in Forest City, NC.  After high school, he enlisted in...

Nov 1, 2019

Michael Edward Gooden was the son of the late Willie C. Robinson and Mary Jane Gooden of Charlotte, NC. He was born August 14, 1956 and departed this life on November 1, 2019. Michael graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1975. During his younger life, he was one of the founders of the band called "Wildfire" and traveled...

Oct 31, 2019

Mrs. Barnhill beloved wife of the late Honorable Howard C. Barnhill of 7635 Cotton Street of Harrisburg passed at the age of 94 on October 31, 2019.

Born November 3, 1924, Mrs. Barnhill was the youngest daughter of Allie and Roxie Clay of Roxboro North Carolina.

Following graduation from Person County High School, Lois matriculated...

Oct 30, 2019

Alice Geneva Leary, 77 of Charlotte, passed away on October 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born March 8, 1942 in Wilmington, NC to the late Ruby Mae Melton and the late Boyce Little.

Alice was educated in the public schools of Mecklenburg County.  She graduated from York Road High School in 1960.  Alice was active...

Oct 30, 2019

Earnest King McCullough, Sr. was born on June 23, 1950 to the late James McCullough and Lillie B. McCant McCullough. He went to be with the LORD on October 30, 2019 at Presbyterian-Main Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Life

He attended Logan High School in Concord, NC and Central Piedmont Community College in...

Oct 30, 2019

Clyde Albert Phifer, age 75, left his earthly body on October 30, 2019.  He was born December 29, 1943 in Mecklenburg County to the late Ulysses Phifer, Sr. and Cleoria Miller Phifer.  Clyde attended and graduated from Plato Price High School in 1961.  From there he attended Mecklenburg College and received the highest certification level for welding at Central...

Oct 30, 2019

Almettia Brunson Ellison, 58 of Charlotte, passed away on October 30, 2019 at Atrium Health. She was born March 5, 1961, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Samuel Brunson and Elease Cantey Brunson.  Almettia was the second youngest child of nine children.

Almettia joined Calvary Baptist Church in Pinewood, South Carolina, at an early age.  Upon...

Oct 29, 2019

Mary Vincent Williams, 82 of Charlotte, passed away on October 29, 2019 at Atrium Health-University.  She was born April 23, 1937 to the late James Sr. and Mary Belle McCall.  She was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James McCall, Jr. and Kenneth McCall; niece, Deborah Jo; nephew, Kenneth Randle...

Oct 27, 2019

Ms. Valerie Jean Peoples, 58 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday October 27, 2019 at her residence.

Oct 26, 2019

Mr. Joseph Horton, 72 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday October 26, 2019 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital.

Oct 26, 2019

Reverend Willie Mack Crank was born March 9, 1937 in Chester, South Carolina to the late Matthew Crank and Jeanette McClurkin and reared by Herndon D. Clark and Etta Kirkpatrick Crank.

Mack was educated in Chester, South Carolina Public schools. He continued his advanced studies of Theology at Teamer School of Religion and Shaw Divinity School.