Obituaries

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.

Mar 19, 2019

Mr. Harry Lee Burch, 73 of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2019.   He was the son of the late Banner Burch and Geneva Burch.  He was born on June 23, 1945 in Gaston County, NC.

Harry attended Reid High School in Belmont, NC; he went as far as the 11th grade.

He worked...

Mar 18, 2019

On Monday, March 18, 2019, Jesse Lewis Holden, affectionately known as "DUKE" departed this earth to his heavenly home.  His life here on earth ended a new life with God began, and his suffering was no more.  He is now were there is eternal peace, happiness and no more sorrow.

"Duke", "Daddy Duke", or "Uncle Duke", as...

Mar 17, 2019

Ms. Catherine Taylor Steele, 69 of Charlotte, passed away on Sunday March 17, 2019 at Levine & Dickson Hospice, Aldersgate.  She was born August 15, 1949 to the late Mr. Herman O. Taylor and Mrs. Grace Taylor.

Catherine was affectionately known as "Cat" to relatives and friends.  During her prosperous life, she graduated from West Charlotte High...

Mar 16, 2019

Ms. Mary Todd White, 82 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday March 16, 2019 at her residence.

Mar 14, 2019

Mr. Bobbie Matthew Simpson, 85 of Charlotte, transitioned to eternal life after a short illness on Thursday March 14, 2019 at Atrium Health-Mercy.  He was born to the late Matthew and Matttie Simpson on February 8, 1934.

Bobbie received his formal education in the Mecklenburg County School System.  He attended Alexander Street School and Second Ward High...

Mar 13, 2019

Valdouse McCoy also affectionately known as "Pop" and "Uncle Douse" by some was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 11:16 p.m.  Valdouse was one of 15 born to the late Reverend Charlie McCoy and Corinthia Moore McCoy of Harnett County, Lillington NC.  He was educated in the Harnett County school system.  Upon reaching...

Mar 13, 2019

Mr. Johnnie James Watkins of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Aldersgate's Retirement Community's Cuthbertson Village in Charlotte, N.C.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Craig Watkins, his stepmother, Fannie Mabry Watkins of Winnsboro, S.C., his parents, James and Cora Watkins, his daughters, Debra W. Gerald and Dorothy A. Watkins,...

Mar 8, 2019

Mr. Gerald Jerome Ballard, 59 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday March 8, 2019.  He was born May 17, 1959 and grew up in Southside Homes.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Karen Ballard, mother, Mildred Butler Ballard and his father, Herbert Jerome Ballard.

Gerald was educated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School...

Mar 8, 2019

Mr. Richard Carter Jr., 48 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday March 8, 2019.

Mar 7, 2019

Mr. Barry Warrez Sims, 57 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday March 7, 2019.

Barry was born May 2, 1961 at Charlotte Memorial Hospital in Charlotte, NC to Eutha Baker Wingfield and the late Fate Sims.  He attended Marie G. Davis Elementary and Kennedy Junior High Schools.  He attended South Mecklenburg High School, but obtained his degree...

Mar 6, 2019

Monica Ruby Powell Wynter, 74 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday March 6, 2019 at her residence.  She was born October 26, 1944 in Kingston Jamaica to Beresford Powell and Ruth Gwendolyn Robinson, more favorably known as Ms. Claris.  She had a brother, Derrick Powell.  As a child Ruby was a tom boy who loved to fight.  She took...

Mar 4, 2019

Mr. Russell Johnson III, 65 of Charlotte, passed away on Monday March 4, 2019 at his residence.  He was born May 24, 1953 to the late Russell Johnson Jr. and Elizabeth Barnes Johnson in Cleveland County.

He loved to play football and played in high school while he attended Second Ward High in Charlotte.  Russell worked for...

Mar 1, 2019

Mr. Charlton D. Browning, 87 of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Friday March 1, 2019 at Peak Resources. He was born on November 11, 1931 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.  He was the son of the late Ethel Craig and Clarence Browning.

Mr. Browning was an active and faithful member of the Faith Church Family.  He was...

Mar 1, 2019

Mrs. Kay F. Benson, 83 of Charlotte, passed away on Friday March 1, 2019 at Levine & Dickson -Aldersgate.  She was born on March 22, 1935 to the late Willie and Blanche Watts in Gaffney, South Carolina.

Mrs. Benson was a graduate of Second Ward High School in Charlotte, NC.  Until her retirement, she was employed at...

Feb 28, 2019

Mr. Frederick Douglas Wilson, 80 of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday February 28, 2019 at Mecklenburg Nursing & Rehabilitation.  In the eyes of his daughter, Felana, Elder Fred Douglas Wilson was a Preacher and Teacher of the Holy Bible, United States Air Force Veteran, Family Man, Civil Rights Activist, Business Man, First Negro to run for Edgecombe County Commissioner...