Obituaries

Feb 22, 2019

Mr. Thomas Watson Murray, Jr., son the late Thomas and Fannie Murray, was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 7, 1940.  He departed this life on Friday, February 22, 2019.

"June" as he was so affectionately called, was sometimes challenging in his early years.  As life went on, June became a quiet and loving person.  He...

Feb 20, 2019

Mrs. Sadie Mae Watson Black, 70 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at Novant Health- Presbyterian.  She was born on October 12, 1948 in Charlotte, NC to the late John W. Watson and Corrine D. Dye.

She was a resident of Charlotte for her entire life and attended Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.  Sister Black was...

Feb 19, 2019

To know Darren was to love him. Born on August 14, 1968 to Samuel and W. Agnes Nash, "Daboo" as he was affectionately called, was a bundle of joy, who never met a stranger.  On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 1:30 pm at Duke Hospital in Durham NC, he gained the victory over a 35-year battle with Juvenile Diabetes,...

Feb 17, 2019

Frank Allie Shaw Funderburk, 57 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday February 17, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of Frank Funderburk and Betty Luticia (Moore) Funderburk was born August 30, 1961, and shared his young years with his two brothers, two sisters, and six cousins. He attended Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools then later followed his dream of...

Feb 16, 2019

Vaughn Watson Yongue, affectionately known as "Vaughn," was born May 4, 1936 to Lois Dean Watson and Randolph Watson of Charlotte, NC.   She was the oldest child.   She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters (Barbara Dean W. Ricket and Sylvia W. Leeper), and two children (Charles M. and Curtis A. Yongue).  She departed this life on...

Feb 15, 2019

Mr. Terry Louis Houston, 28 of Charlotte, passed away suddenly on Friday February 15, 2019 at his residence.  Nicknamed "Fat Boy" by everyone who loved him, Terry was a gentle giant.  He was the most genuine man you would ever want to meet and he touched the lives of many.  He was kind, full of love and joy!  His...

Feb 13, 2019

Mr. Maurice Lee Mitchell, Jr., 54 of Fort Mill, SC , passed away on Wednesday February 13, 2019.  He was the son of Exie Lenora Mitchell and the late Maurice Lee Mitchell, Sr., was born in Newark, New Jersey. He grew up in Newark and East Orange, New Jersey, and later move to Charlotte, NC.

Maurice graduated...

Feb 13, 2019

Ms. Betty Babb, 74 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday February 13, 2019 at her residence.  Betty was the daughter of Marshall Buggs and Ophelia Buggs (whom proceeded her in death).  She was born and raised in Charlotte, NC.  She was the third of five children; Her Brothers are Levi Buggs (whom proceeded her in death) and Ernest F....

Feb 12, 2019

Our hearts are deeply saddened and heavy by the untimely passing of our beloved  Tomani Marya Lewis.  Within her 42 years, she loved to travel and was the true personification of love, generosity, friendship and loyalty.  She was an angel on Earth and now she is an angel in Heaven, who will be sadly missed by so many.

Feb 10, 2019

Henry Howard Bryson would like to let you know that his work here is done.

He received a call from his Heavenly Father for a mission from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a priceless sign-on bonus: A reunion with his beloved wife and childhood sweetheart Eleanor Ann Holmes and family and friends...

Feb 10, 2019

Mr. Lonnie "Pokey Pig" Steven Springs, 69 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019, an angel of mercy gently eased into his room and led him through the door of eternal rest.  His family and friends surrounded him until he transitioned to his final resting place at Novant Health-Presbyterian. He was born in Charlotte, NC on February...

Feb 10, 2019

Ms. Mary Alice Finch, 76 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019 at Saturn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on November 10, 1942 to Marie Leech and Arthur Lee Montgomery.

She lived most of her adult life in Rock Hill, SC and attended Rock Hill Public Schools.  She worked diligently at Aldersgate exemplifying...

Feb 8, 2019

Mr. Harry A. Foster, 85 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday February 08, 2019 at Kiser Hospice House Salisbury NC.  He was born in McDowell County, Caretta, West Virginia on July 17, 1933, to the late Edward Foster and Leola Wilson.  He was one of eight children.

As a young man, he worked in the coal mines...

Feb 8, 2019

Mrs. Donya Giles Glenn, 49 of Charlotte, passed away Friday February 08, 2019 at Novant Health-Presbyterian.  Donya was born October 31, 1969 to the Late Johnny Claude Johnson and Dorothy Davis (Giles).  She attended Charlotte Mecklenburg School district and graduated from South Mecklenburg High School in 1988.  She later went on to obtain a certified nursing assistance license from...

Feb 8, 2019

Mrs. Vanzenia Boyd Davis, 81 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday February 8, 2019 at her residence. Vanzenia was born April 8, 1937 in Lancaster, SC to the late Theodore Boyd and Idell C. Miller. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1956.  She was united in marriage on September 14, 1956 to Edward Davis, Jr - 62 years...

Feb 7, 2019

Mr. Johnnie M.  Patton Sr., 72 lovingly called "Sonny Boy" and "John Boy,"of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly at CMC-Main on Thursday February 7, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to the late John H. Patton and Caluverta S. Patton on May 9, 1946 in Mecklenburg Co.

Johnnie was preceded in death by...

Feb 6, 2019

Ms. Joyce Marie Best Mitchell, 68 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday February 6, 2019 at her residence.  Joyce was the oldest of eight children of Julia Marie Best Dickens, Joyce was a loving and caring woman of few words and lots of smiles and laughs.  She was born in Ayden, NC on March 7, 1950 and grew up...

Feb 6, 2019

Ms. Alonia Butler Watson, 90 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday February 6, 2019 at Harris Hospice- Presbyterian.

Feb 4, 2019

Ms. Jessie Elizabeth Roseman, 76 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday February 4, 2019 at Levine & Dickson at Aldersgate.

Feb 3, 2019

Mrs. Leona Blackmon Kirkland, 88 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday February 3, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on June 29, 1930 in Lancaster, SC to the late Annie Mayhew.

Mrs. Leona Blackmon Kirkland attended the Lancaster County School System.  After moving to Charlotte, NC she worked for Coca Cola, Chicken N Ribs, and Busy...