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Hiowana Nivens

Hiowana Nivens

Mar 9, 2017

Mr. Hiowana Val Nivens was born January 20, 1951 in Iredell County and departed this life Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jehu Nivens and Ruby Nivens Alexander. He is survived by his sister, Tawana N. Wilson-Allen, one daughter, Tulasi Nivens Jarvis, sons, Jebi and Janardin Nivens. A Memorial service is scheduled for Saturday,...

Theordria Bradshaw Bryant

Theordria Bradshaw Bryant

Mar 8, 2017

Mrs. Theordria Bradshaw Bryant, 87, of Charlotte, passed away on March 8, 2017 at Novant Health.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Greenville Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at Beatties Ford Memorial Garden.

Cleophus Hill, Jr.

Cleophus Hill, Jr.

Mar 8, 2017

Mr. Cleophus Hill, Jr., 65, of Charlotte, passed away on March 8, 2017 at Liberty Commons NRC of Matthews.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.

John Arthur Chisholm

John Arthur Chisholm

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. John Arthur Chisholm, 63 of Charlotte- passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main.  Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3434 Miranda Road.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Deloris Mickley

Deloris Mickley

Mar 1, 2017

Mrs. Deloris Elizabeth Mickley, 63 of Gastonia, passed away on March 1, 2017 at Peak Resources, Gastonia.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Mirikah Russell

Mirikah Russell

Feb 28, 2017

Mirikah Jamerea Russell, passed away on February 28, 2017 at CMC-Main. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Courtrina Stevens

Courtrina Stevens

Feb 27, 2017

Mrs. Courtrina L. Stevens, 70, of Cornelius, passed away on February 27, 2017 at Serenity House, Mooresville. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, March 3, 2017 at University City Church.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Benjamin Crowe

Benjamin Crowe

Feb 21, 2017

Mr. Benjamin Crowe, 71 of Charlotte, passed away on February 21, 2017 at Novant Health.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.

Rebecca Blake

Rebecca Blake

Feb 21, 2017

Mrs. Rebecca Wortherly Blake, 68 of Charlotte, passed away on February 21, 2017 at CMC- Pineville.  Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Laura Mccaskill

Laura Mccaskill

Feb 19, 2017

Mrs. Laura McCaskill, 94 of Charlotte, passed away on February 19, 2017 at her residence.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Burial will follow at Forest Lawn-West.

Joseph Graham

Joseph Graham

Feb 17, 2017

Mr. Joseph Graham, 80 of Charlotte, passed away on February 17, 2017 at Levine & Dickson Hospice, Huntersville. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Nations Ford Community Church.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Gabriel Tolbert

Gabriel Tolbert

Feb 17, 2017

Gabriel King Akoni Tolbert, passed away on February 17, 2017 at Novant Health.  Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m.

Hattie Clawson

Hattie Clawson

Feb 16, 2017

Mrs. Hattie Louise Clawson, 80 of Charlotte, passed away on February 16, 2017 at her residence.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Weeping Willow A.M.E. Zion Church.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Grier Funeral Service, 115 John McCarroll Avenue, Charlotte is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd Johnson

Floyd Johnson

Feb 16, 2017

Mr. Floyd Johnson, 78 of Charlotte, passed away on February 16, 2017 at Novant Health Hospice.  Memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Moore's Sanctuary A.M.E. Zion Church.  Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the National Cemetery, Salisbury.

Lucille Crawford

Lucille Crawford

Feb 14, 2017

Mrs. Lucille Phillip Crawford, 81 of Charlotte, passed away on February 14, 2017 at Novant Health.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at House of Prayer-Biddleville.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Garden.

Mary Starr

Mary Starr

Feb 14, 2017

Mrs. Mary E. Starr, 87 of Charlotte, passed away on February 14, 2017 at  Saturn Nursing Home.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Gold Hill Baptist Church, Iron Station.  Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Wortha Jackson

Wortha Jackson

Feb 14, 2017

Ms. Wortha Funderburk Jackson, 97 of Charlotte, passed away on February 14, 2017 at Woodridge Assisted Living, Monroe.  Memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel, 115 John McCarroll Avenue, Charlotte.

Sarah Simonds

Sarah Simonds

Feb 14, 2017

Mrs. Sarah Deese Simonds, 96 of Charlotte, passed away on February 14, 2017 at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at New Living Word Discipleship and Worship Center, Waxhaw. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, NC.

Willie Graddy

Willie Graddy

Feb 13, 2017

Mr. Willie C. Graddy, 67 of Charlotte, passed away on February 13, 2017 at CMC-Main.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will follow on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m at the National Cemetery, Salisbury.

Rufus Teasley

Rufus Teasley

Feb 12, 2017

Mr. Rufus Eugene Teasley, 69 of Charlotte, passed away on February 12, 2017 at his residence.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Kingdom Harvest Bibleway Church. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.

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