Obituaries

Apr 10, 2019

Mr. McKenzie Banks, 89 of Charlotte, passed away on April 10, 2019 at CMC-University.  He was born August 6, 1929 in Mecklenburg County and the son of the late Simon Jack Banks Sr. and Daisy Talley Banks.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, George Sr., Patrick, Bernard, Charlie, Simon Jr., Samuel Sr., Ruben Sr., Lucy,...

Apr 10, 2019

Mr. Georgeson Esler Maligi, 61 of Dallas, TX, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Dallas, TX.  He was born on September 23, 1957.

As the son of the late George Esler Maligi and Maria Etta Tucker Maligi, he was born in Lunsar, Sierra Leone, but shortly after moved to...

Apr 7, 2019

Ella Bell Plummer Talley was born to the late James A. Plummer, Sr and Frances Scott Plummer on April 29, 1933 in McCormick County, South Carolina. She exchanged the mortal for immortality on Sunday April 7, 2019 at home.

Ella was the middle child of four children. She was educated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School...

Apr 7, 2019

Mr. James Edward Pagan, 74 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  He was born on June 28, 1944.  He was the son of the late Edward Neal and Beatrice Pagan.  He was born in Mecklenburg County.

Mr. Pagan was educated in Pineville School System in his later years; however,...

Apr 6, 2019

David C. Bell was born on February 18, 1950 to the late Peter and Willie Wallace Bell. He departed this life on April 6, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Bell; daughters Tremecia Bell Wilson and Yvette Shaw ( Michael); Granddaughters Jacinda and JahZara; brothers, Charles, Eddie, and Edward (Barbara) Bell; sister, Mary Bell Morrison...

Apr 5, 2019

Mr. Anthony Davis, 70 of Charlotte, passed away on April 5, 2019 at CMC-Pineville.

Apr 4, 2019

Marilyn "Sue-Sue" Ione Sartor, 66 of Charlotte, passed away on April 4, 2019 at Novant Health.  She was born on October 31, 1952 in Mecklenburg County, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She was a 1971 graduate of West Charlotte Senior High School.  She furthered her education at Central Piedmont Community College in Business Administration.  Her career endeavors included NCNB and...

Apr 4, 2019

Mr. Billie (Bill) Edward Black, affectionately known as "Pierre", was born on February 6, 1931, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He transitioned to his eternal home, on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Levine and Dickson at Aldersgate.

Bill received his education from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system. He was mentored and taught the Masonry trade under Mr. Tom Hodges...

Apr 3, 2019

Mr. Cleother "Cleo" Young, Jr., 66 of Charlotte, passed away on April 3, 2019 at CMC-Main.  He was born on March 6, 1953 in Pineville, North Carolina, son of the late Cleother Young, Sr. and Pearlie Wilson-Tukes.

Cleother was a former member of the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.  He enjoyed singing and good gospel music.  Cleother...

Apr 1, 2019

Mr. Gregory "Sledge G" Bernard Stevenson, 39 of Holly Springs, Mississippi passed away on April 1, 2019.   He was born October 8, 1979 to mother and father Elvina and George Stevenson.

Gregory loved to dance and loved to sing.  He wasn't easy to deal with but always had a big heart.  He will always have a special...

Mar 31, 2019

Ms. Teresa Tebby Watkins , 58 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday March 31, 2019 at Levine & Dickson-Aldersgate.  She was born on August 28, 1960 in Rockingham, NC.  She is the daughter of David Watkins Sr., and Sally Evans and stepdaughter to Annette Watkins.

She attended Richmond Senior High School.  Teresa later married Lamont Sigler and...

Mar 31, 2019

Ms. Ethel Augusta Dunbar Knuckles Wah, 91 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday March 31, 2019 at Saturn Nursing Home.  She was born September 1, 1928 in Monrovia, Liberia to George Agustus Dunbar and Emmie Marion Payne Harmon.  Ethel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

In 1959, she was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses...

Mar 29, 2019

Mr. Marsheen Reon Robinson, 34 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday March 29, 2019.   He was born on February 19, 1985 in Charlotte, NC. He was the youngest child of Mable Robinson and Marsheen Patterson.

Marsheen attended CMS schools, he went on to eventually obtain his GED.  He played basketball and competed on a team winning a...

Mar 26, 2019

Mr. William Clinton Evans, 88 of Charlotte, passed away on March 26, 2019 at CMC-Main.  He was born August 20, 1930.

He retired from Mouzon United Methodist Church as a custodian after forty years of service.  He attended El Bethel Methodist Church as his place of worship.  He really loved the Lord faithfully.  His hobbies were fishing...

Mar 24, 2019

Mr. Charles Nakia Yasharo  Winchester, 43 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday March 24, 2019 at Carolina Medical Center-Northeast.  He was born to Norvella and Charlie Winchester on April 4, 1975 in Charlotte, NC.  He graduated from Sandhills Community College obtaining many achievements and certificates along the way.

Comprised of so many different personalities, he was loved...

Mar 22, 2019

Deacon Emeritus Bill F. Lowe was born April 25, 1934, in Mooresville, NC to the late Clara B. Lowe and Charlie R. Lowe.  God whispered in his ear at 3:00 p.m. on March 22 and said, "My son, it's time to come home.  You have completed your work on earth."

Bill graduated from Dunbar High School in...

Mar 20, 2019

Delores (Simpkins) Steward was born on January 20, 1932 in Edgefield, SC. She was one of ten children born to the late Mack and Susie Simpkins, Sr.  Her primary education was completed in the school of Edgefield, SC.

At an early age Lois, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, confessed Christ as her personal...

Mar 19, 2019

Mr. Telford Sol Brown (TA), 70  was born April 7, 1948 in Pike County, Georgia from the union of Levi Brown and Della Jeter.  He departed his earthly life on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Atrium Health-Main.

Telford is preceded in death by his parents and 13 siblings.

Telford graduated from West Charlotte Senior High...

Mar 19, 2019

Ms. Era Leticia Woods, 74 of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Novant Health-Presbyterian.  She was born August 25, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois.  Her mother & father were: Edna "DAISY" Green-Williams September 20, 1907 of Alexandria, Louisiana & Shannon Lewis Collins Sept. 20, 1905 of Birmingham, Alabama.  Both Parents Preceded Her in Death.

Era...

Mar 19, 2019

Ms. Belonia Valicia Davis Johnson, 42 of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Atrium Health-Mercy.