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Laura W. Davis

Laura W. Davis

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...

George Rinnix Sr.

George Rinnix Sr.

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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Patricia Burton

Patricia Burton

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...

Randall W. Fowler, Sr.

Randall W. Fowler, Sr.

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...

Cora Graham

Cora Graham

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...

James Loy Dixon

James Loy Dixon

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...

Maggie L. Mason

Maggie L. Mason

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...

Paul Spencer Deavers

Paul Spencer Deavers

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...

John Wesley Adams

John Wesley Adams

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...

Harold M. White

Harold M. White

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...

Johnnie Roach

Johnnie Roach

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...

Harold Rolley, Jr.

Harold Rolley, Jr.

Aug 14, 2019

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

Kenneth P. Campbell

Kenneth P. Campbell

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.

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Rachel M. Johnson

Rachel M. Johnson

Aug 12, 2019

"Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn." Mahatma Gandhi. On Sunday August 11, 2019, our Rachel went to sleep.

Rachel Marjanivi Johnson, our beautiful daughter, niece, sister, cousin, friend has left us heartbroken and bewildered. She died peacefully in her sleep sometime between Sunday...

Juanita D. Walker

Juanita D. Walker

Aug 9, 2019

Juanita Davis Walker, 81 of Charlotte, passed away on August 9, 2019 at Atrium Health.  She was born January 5, 1938.  She was the daughter of the late Plummer and Mary Davis.  Juanita married to the late Norwood Walker.

Juanita was educated at West Charlotte High School.  She worshiped at Nazareth Outreach Baptist Church under the leadership...

Sharlotte A. Fisher

Sharlotte A. Fisher

Aug 9, 2019

Sharlotte A. Fisher, 62 of Mooresville passed away on August 9, 2019 at Crown Colony Assistance Living, Mooresville.

Nina D. Smith

Nina D. Smith

Aug 9, 2019

Nina Danielle Smith, 38 affectionately called "Diva Baby" by family and friends, was born January 14, 1981 in New York, New York, daughter of Sadie Smith and Frank F. Smith.  She passed away to life eternal on Thursday, August 9, 2019, at Union County Hospice in Monroe, NC.

Nina was educated in the public school system of...

Yvonne Leake

Yvonne Leake

Aug 8, 2019

Sister Yvonne M. Leake was born on August 1, 1939 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Charlie Furnia and Beulah Mcllwain and departed this life on August 8, 2019.

Yvonne loved her family foremost and desired for all of them to lead successful lives-no sacrifice was ever too great to make for her family.  She believed in the...

Chappelle Morris Smalls, Ii

Chappelle Morris Smalls, Ii

Aug 7, 2019

Mr. Chappelle Morris Smalls, II, 77 of Charlotte, passed away on August 7, 2019 at Novant Health-Presbyterian.

Earl Henry Thompson

Earl Henry Thompson

Aug 3, 2019

On July 17, 1939, God blew the breath of life into the earthly temple of Earl Henry Thompson, a gift from God to Lumas Thompson and Lillie Mae Harris Thompson of Raleigh, North Carolina.  On Saturday, August 3, 2019 God called His servant back to Himself.

Earl was raised in Raleigh, North Carolina and was educated in...

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