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Trina Irene Roberson

Trina Irene Roberson

May 18, 2019

Ms. Trina Irene Roberson, 60 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday May 18, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main.  She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 15, 1958 to the late Mr. Isaiah and Mrs. Mary Roberson.

At an early age, Trina joined Salem Baptist Church.  Many years later, she joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where...

Wilene W. Potts

Wilene W. Potts

May 17, 2019

Thomasina "Wilene" White Potts, 81 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday May 17, 2019 at her residence.  She was born August 1, 1937 in Charlotte, NC and gained her wings in glory.

She is the daughter of Luvenia Caldwell and Thomas White, Sr., who preceded her in death.  Brother J.C. Caldwell also preceded her in death.

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Mollie Lovelist Adams

Mollie Lovelist Adams

May 14, 2019

Sister Mollie Lovelist Adams was born on August 22, 1926 to Donie and Luther Lovelist.  She was one of eight children, four brothers and three sisters.

Accepting her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age, Mollie joined Mountain Springs Baptist Church.  In 1953 she moved to Charlotte, NC. Shortly thereafter she married Henry Adams.  They...

Leroy Morrow

Leroy Morrow

May 13, 2019

Mr. Leroy Morrow of Charlotte, North Carolina, was born to the late Ernest Morrow, Sr. and Corinthian Cureton Morrow, in Lancaster County, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on May 13, 2019 at the Harris Hospice Unit at Novant Hospital.

Leroy was a retiree of the City of Charlotte and Reichhold Chemical. He loved his cars...

David Miller

David Miller

May 12, 2019

Mr. David Miller, Jr., 55 of Charlotte, passed away on May 12, 2019 at his residence.

Dellis Marie Smith-Cassell

Dellis Marie Smith-Cassell

May 12, 2019

Ms. Dellis Mari Smith-Cassell, 58 of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 12, 2019 at her residence. She was known to many as "Nai Nai" was born April 17, 1961 in Mecklenburg County, NC.  Dellis was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Smith, Sr. and Lula Mae Smith, and her husband, Ronald Cassell.

Dellis...

Diane Mcclelland

Diane Mcclelland

May 9, 2019

Diane McClelland, 62 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday May 9, 2019.  She was born to the late Floyd E. McClelland and Laura Elizabeth McClelland on May 9. 1957 in Huntersville, NC.

Diane attended Independence High School in Charlotte, NC where she was a cheerleader.  After high school she was employed by Cannon Mills for over 20...

Clarice Davis

Clarice Davis

May 8, 2019

Ms. Clarice Davis, 85 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main.  She was born to the late Wiley and Lula Davis on November 15, 1933 in Mt. Holly, NC.  She was educated in the Gaston County School System and graduated from Reid High School.

Upon graduating, Clarice moved to Pottsville, Pennsylvania,...

Frank Burley Jr.

Frank Burley Jr.

May 7, 2019

Mr. Frank Burley Jr., 52 of Charlotte NC, passed away on Monday May 7, 2019 at McLeod Regional Medical Center Florence, SC.

Frank, known by family as "Jr." was born December 30, 1966 to Frank Burley, Sr. and Maxine LeGrand Burley, in Roselle, New Jersey.

Frank loved working on cars, hanging out with family and...

Vera Rorie Huntley

Vera Rorie Huntley

May 7, 2019

Ms. Vera Huntley, of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday May 7, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late Lester "Les" Rorie and Glennie Teal Rorie, was born March 7, 1925 in Monroe, NC.  She had two brothers who preceded her in death, Clarence Rorie, Sr. and Roosevelt Rorie.

Vera was married to Noble Huntley and they...

Evelyn Grier Gonzales

Evelyn Grier Gonzales

May 6, 2019

Evelyn Grier Gonzales, loving wife, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, cousin and dear friend to many, departed her earthly body to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, May 6, 2019.  Evelyn was born August 18, 1936, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Albert Grier and Geneva Grier.

Evelyn attended Second Ward High School.  She worked in laundry...

Cynthia Young Bess

Cynthia Young Bess

May 6, 2019

Ms. Cynthia Young Bess, 66 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday May 6, 2019 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Robert and Magdalene Young and was born in Charlotte, NC, December 30, 1952.  Cynthia was educated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System and graduated from North Mecklenburg Senior High School with the class of 1971. ...

Margaret Hunter

Margaret Hunter

May 6, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Alexander Hunter, 98 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday May 6, 2019 at her residence.  She was born October 13, 1920 in Huntersville, NC to Mrs. Odessa Alexander and Mr. Elmore Alexander.

Mrs. Margaret Alexander married Mr. Charles Hunter on June 11, 1940.  She was preceded in death by her husband, four sons and a...

James Randall Sloan Jr.

James Randall Sloan Jr.

May 5, 2019

Mr. James Randall 'Ron" Sloan Jr., 41 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday May 5, 2019 at Novant Health- Matthews. He was born in Mecklenburg County on April 25, 1978.  Ron was the son of James R. Sloan, Sr. and Deborah (Sloan) Melton.  James was lovingly called "Ron" by his family and close friends.  Ron was educated in the...

Robert Marsel Reid

Robert Marsel Reid

May 5, 2019

Mr. Robert Marsel Reid Sr., 71 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday May 5, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main.  He was born on September 18, 1947 in Lancaster, SC to Odell Heyward and Addie Bell Reid.

Mr. Reid served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorable discharged.  He then worked several years...

Ronnie Lee Leak

Ronnie Lee Leak

May 3, 2019

God, our Heavenly Father, retrieved Ronnie Lee Leak on Friday, May 3, 2019 after a sudden death by motor vehicle near Kenansville, North Carolina in Duplin County.  He was fully active and able in body at work and at home in the days before his retrieval.  He took time to connect with family and friends, as a part of...

Kenneth Sherrod

Kenneth Sherrod

May 3, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Sherrod, 66 of Charlotte,passed away on May 3, 2019 at CMC-Main.

It must have been a thunderstorm on November 15, 1952 in Utica, New York, when the Lord brought Kenneth Leon Sherrod to Felix E. and Thelma D. Sherrod as their 4 th child. His nickname could have been "Thunder" because in life he lit...

Celessie Caldwell

Celessie Caldwell

Apr 30, 2019

Celessie Avery Collins Caldwell, the oldest daughter of the late Lorain Avery, Sr. and Ora Graham Avery, was born September 10, 1928. She departed her earthly home on April 30, 2019 at Brookdale South Charlotte Senior Living Center.

Educated in Mecklenburg County, she graduated from Plato Price High School in 1947 and went on to receive her...

Wade Guess

Wade Guess

Apr 27, 2019

Mr. Wade Guess, 67 of Matthews, NC, passed away on Saturday April 27, 2019 at Novant Health-Presbyterian. He was born on May 13, 1951 in Charlotte, NC to the late Charles L. Guess and Blandena Davis-Guess.  Wade was educated in Charlotte Mecklenburg schools and graduated from West Charlotte High School.  He was a career truck driver and was employed...

Dr. Leroy Larry White

Dr. Leroy Larry White

Apr 26, 2019

On a hot summer day, July 14, 1940, a baby boy was born to the union of George and Hattie White.  They named him LeRoy Larry.  He was the sixth child in the White Family.  His parents and four siblings, George Jr., Leola, O.D. and Jesse, all preceded him in death.

LeRoy attended Detroit Public Schools and...

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