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Carolinda Young

Carolinda Young

Mar 30, 2018

On March 30, 2018, our beloved Carolinda began a new journey and departed this life.  Carolinda was warm hearted, intelligent and exuded creativity.  She had a purposeful strength that was apparent in how she interacted with friends and family. She was a member of Rockwell A.M.E. Zion Church where she maintained and nurtured relationships with friends she grew up...

Magdalene Mcclain

Magdalene Mcclain

Mar 28, 2018

Magdalene Aurelia McClain, affectionately known as "Darling" went home to the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 in Monrovia, Liberia.

Darling attended St. Theresa's Convent where she was an excellent scholar.  She took a double promotion past the 3rd and 5th grades.  She was also chosen to attend The Children's International Summer Village in...

Brevard Mason

Brevard Mason

Mar 26, 2018

Mr. Brevard Mason, 72 of Charlotte, passed away on March 26, 2018 at Levine & Dickson.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Grier Memorial Chapel, 115 John McCarroll Avenue.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Burial will follow at Beatties Ford Memorial Garden.

Lola Twitty

Lola Twitty

Mar 26, 2018

Lola Davis Twitty, 102 of Charlotte, passed away on March 26, 2018 at Carillon Assisted Living, Huntersville.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, March 30, 2018 at The Connecting Place at Greater Salem.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.

Barry Bryant

Barry Bryant

Mar 24, 2018

Mr. Barry Bryant, 58 of Charlotte, passed away on March 24, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Grier Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will begin 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.

William Vincent Mcclure

William Vincent Mcclure

Mar 24, 2018

Mr. William Vincent McClure, 67 of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday March 24, 2018 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday April 5, 2018 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church., Belmont, NC.  Burial will follow at Henry's Chapel AME Zion Church, 151 Henry Chapel Rd Belmont, NC 28012.

Sterling Morrison

Sterling Morrison

Mar 23, 2018

Mr. Sterling Bernard Morrison, 69 of Charlotte, passed away on March 23, 2018 at Novant Health.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Woodland Presbyterian Church.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Manuel Silvia

Manuel Silvia

Mar 23, 2018

Manuel Silvia, III, 69 of Charlotte, passed away on March 23, 2018 at his residence.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8128 Harrisburg Road, Charlotte.

James Goodwin

James Goodwin

Mar 22, 2018

James Goodwin, 77 of Charlotte, passed away on March 22, 2018 at Novant Health.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Reeder Memorial Baptist Church.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon.  Burial will follow at Forest Lawn-West.

Mary Davidson

Mary Davidson

Mar 21, 2018

Mary Louise Davidson, 69 of Charlotte, passed away on March 21, 2018 at her residence.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Grier Memorial Chapel, 115 John McCarroll Avenue.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.

Samuel Kornegay

Samuel Kornegay

Mar 21, 2018

Mr. Samuel Howard Kornegay, son of the late Joseph and Eva Anderson Kornegay, was born June 19, 1934 in New Bern, North Carolina. A life-long social worker, educator, and advocate for those in need, he closed out his last case file and quietly reported to his supervisor earlier than expected in the wee hours of March 21, 2018. He attended...

Louise Clardy

Louise Clardy

Mar 20, 2018

Mrs. Louise Clardy, 100 of Charlotte, passed away on March 20, 2018 at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Grier Memorial Chapel, 115 John McCarroll Avenue.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Burial will follow at Forest Lawn-West.

Calvin Ragin

Calvin Ragin

Mar 20, 2018

Mr. Calvin Ragin Jr., 67 of Charlotte, passed away March 20, 2018 at CMC-Main.  Funeral arrangements are private.

Clifton Hailey

Clifton Hailey

Mar 20, 2018

Mr. Clifton Hailey, 97 of Charlotte, passed away on March 20, 2018 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Piney Grove East Missionary Baptist Church, 1708 Ansonville Road, Marshville, NC. Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Baptist Church cemetery. A wake will...

Carrie Geiger

Carrie Geiger

Mar 18, 2018

Carrie Evans Geiger, 64 of Charlotte, passed away on March 18, 2018 at Novant Health.  Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Grier Memorial Chapel, 115 John McCarroll Avenue.   Family visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Myrtis Barnes

Myrtis Barnes

Mar 17, 2018

Myrtis Bell Barnes, 81 of Charlotte, passed away on March 17, 2018 at CMC-Main.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Reeder Memorial Baptist Church, 3725 Beatties Ford Rd.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Dianne Cunningham

Dianne Cunningham

Mar 17, 2018

Dianne Barksdale Cunningham, 65 of Charlotte, passed away on March 17, 2018 at CMC-University.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Grier Memorial Chapel, 115 John McCarroll Avenue.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.

Shelva Jackson

Shelva Jackson

Mar 15, 2018

Shelva Marie Jackson, 55 of Charlotte, passed away on March 15, 2018 at her residence.  Funeral service is 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Grier Funeral Service Chapel.  Visitation is 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Beatties Ford Memorial Cemetery.

John Harvell

John Harvell

Mar 15, 2018

John Louis Harvell, born on December 12, 1959 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Clara Mae Kearse and Rayfield Harvell. He transitioned from labor to reward peacefully into the Lord's arms on Thursday, March 15, 2018. At an early age John accepted the Lord as his savior as a member of Union Bethel AME Zion of Cornelius, North Carolina....

Rev. Henry Williams, Jr.

Rev. Henry Williams, Jr.

Mar 13, 2018

Rev. Henry Williams, Jr., 47 of Charlotte, passed away on March 13, 2018 at Novant Presbyterian.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at UNCC-Student Center @ Halton Arena, Charlotte.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  Burial will follow at Beatties Ford Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

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