Obituaries

Apr 25, 2019

Mrs. Frances Davis Cathey, 82 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday April 25, 2019 at Atrium-University, Charlotte.  She was born to the late Lonnie and Gennie Davis on January 23, 1937 in Gibson, South Carolina.  She attended Second Ward here in Charlotte.  Frances worked in housekeeping and she was also a caregiver.  She worked at Presbyterian Hospital for over...

Apr 23, 2019

Sunrise…

Pecolia McRae McKoy was born March 1, 1942 in Laurinburg, North Carolina to the late Nathaniel McRae and Emma Kelly McRae. Peco was married to Alvin Leon McKoy for 51 years. They were married on September 30, 1967 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

A Life Well Spent…

Peco grew up in Laurinburg, North...

Apr 21, 2019

Reflections of His Life...

"Grieve not nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as though I were beside you all.  I love you so because it as Heaven here with you."

Mark Brian Gravenhise, affectionately known as Uncle Bizz, Beezo and Brother Marcos, was born on...

Apr 17, 2019

After a long battle with Leukemia Teresa Arminta Dash, 54, passed away Wednesday, April 17 th , 2019 at CMC Main in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her memorial service will be held Saturday, April 27 th , 2019 at Grier Funeral Service.

Teresa was born on August 22, 1964 in Manhattan, New York to Florence and Donald Davis...

Apr 17, 2019

Mr. Marvin Graham, 71 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2019 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.  He was born on May 27, 1947 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Charlotte, NC to the union of Monroe Graham and Gladys Walker Graham.

Marvin and his wife, Frances S. Graham, shared many memories at home with family...

Apr 15, 2019

Mr. Donald McAdams known as "Duck", 68 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday April 15, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Charlotte on June 2, 1950 to the late Boss McAdams and Elizabeth Cox McAdams.

He attended First Ward Elementary, Piedmont Junior High and graduated from Second Ward High School.  Donald was married to Mrs....

Apr 15, 2019

Oregon Roberson, Jr. son of the late Mary Roberson and the late Oregon Roberson, Sr. was born on April 16, 1928, in Mecklenburg County. He departed this life on April 15, 2019, at Olde Knox Commons Assisted Living Facility in Charlotte, NC.He was a life-long member of Silver Mount Baptist Church serving on the usher board and as a...

Apr 14, 2019

Ms. Mary Helen Livingston (Mae Helen), 85 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday April 14, 2019 at Peak Resources.  She was born January 1, 1934 in Allendale, South Carolina to the late Alene Walker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Livingston Jr., grandmother, Perilla Gaston; daughter, Cynthia Livingston; granddaughter, Barbara Alexis Livingston; sisters, Cellie...

Apr 13, 2019

Mr. James Parks Jr., 58 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main.

Apr 11, 2019

Ms. Vickie Lynn Houze, 64 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2019 at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, NC.

At an early age, she loved reading and learning, and always had a joyous heart and loving smile.  She attend public schools in North Carolina.

Vickie's career spanned more than 20 years employed within the...

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...