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Frankie Joe Lewis

Frankie Joe Lewis

Jan 20, 2017

Mr. Frankie Joe Lewis, 77 of Charlotte, NC passed away at his residence on Friday, January 20, 2017.  Funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Weeping Willow AME Zion Church.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon until 12:30 p.m.  Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

Edward Bennett

Edward Bennett

Jan 18, 2017

Mr. Edward Rodell Bennett, 41 of Charlotte, passed away on January 18, 2017 at his residence.  Viewing will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Grier Funeral Service.

Rachel Davidson

Rachel Davidson

Jan 16, 2017

Mrs. Rachel Sanders Davidson, 94 of Charlotte, passed away on January 16, 2017 at her residence.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at The Park Church, 6029 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Beatties Ford Memorial Garden.

Rhudean Leach

Rhudean Leach

Jan 14, 2017

Mrs. Rhudean Hill Leach, 80 of Charlotte, passed away on January 14, 2017 at CMC-Main.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Spirit of the Word, 500 Ingle Street, Charlotte.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

Evelyn Jordan

Evelyn Jordan

Jan 14, 2017

Mrs. Evelyn Jordan, 73 of Charlotte, passed away on January 14, 2017 at Levine & Dickson, Southminster.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at New Testament Christian Church, 13315 Eastfield Road, Huntersville.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.

William Ross

William Ross

Jan 14, 2017

Mr. William Edward Ross, 72, of Charlotte, affectionately called "LaLa", passed away on January 14, 2017 at VA Hospital Hospice, Salisbury. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Mission Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, 3039 Amay James Avenue, Charlotte. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon. Burial will follow...

Wilma Gilliam

Wilma Gilliam

Jan 12, 2017

Mrs. Wilma O. Gilliam, 86, of Charlotte, passed away on January 12, 2017 at CMC-Main.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Big Pineville AME Zion Church, 10562 Providence Road West, Charlotte. Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Alice Tinsley

Alice Tinsley

Jan 10, 2017

Mrs. Alice Tinsley, 79 of Charlotte, passed away on January 10, 2017 at her residence.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017 at East Stonewall AME Zion Church.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery.

William Powell

William Powell

Jan 10, 2017

Mr. William Powell, 67, of Charlotte, passed away on January 10, 2017 at Hunter Woods Nursing.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at Beatties Ford Memorial Garden.

Maggie Fant

Maggie Fant

Jan 9, 2017

Mrs. Maggie Fant, 92 of Charlotte, passed away on January 9, 2017 at Mecklenburg Health & Rehab.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Galilee Baptist Church.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at Beatties Ford Memorial Garden.

Esther Togba

Esther Togba

Jan 9, 2017

Esther Lee Togba, 63 of Charlotte, passed away on January 9, 2017.  Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Samie Davis

Samie Davis

Jan 9, 2017

Mr. Samie "John" Davis, 82 of Charlotte, passed away on January 9, 2017 at Levine & Dickson, Huntersville. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.  Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. until time of service.  Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Garden.

Laura Rankin

Laura Rankin

Jan 8, 2017

Mrs. Laura Rankin, 84 of Charlotte, passed away on January 8, 2017 at CMC-Main.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Reeder Memorial Baptist Church.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.

William Edwards Sr.

William Edwards Sr.

Jan 7, 2017

Mr. William E. Edwards Sr., 75 of Charlotte, passed away on January 7, 2017.  Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.

Alice Nivens

Alice Nivens

Jan 6, 2017

Mrs. Alice Stacks Nivens, 66 of Charlotte passed away on January 6, 2017 at Novant Health.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Christian Missionary Baptist Church.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.

Herbert Maxwell, Jr.

Herbert Maxwell, Jr.

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. Herbert Maxwell Jr., 70 of Charlotte, passed away on January 5, 2017 at Novant Presbyterian.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the National Cemetery, Salisbury.

Kenneth Jefferson

Kenneth Jefferson

Jan 3, 2017

Mr. Kenneth Jefferson, 61, of Charlotte, passed away on January 3, 2017 at Mecklenburg Health & Rehab.  Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.

Marion Lee

Marion Lee

Jan 2, 2017

Mrs. Marion Virginia Lee, 76 of Charlotte, passed away on January 2, 2017 at CMC-Main.  Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Antioch Baptist Church.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.

Cameron Simpson

Cameron Simpson

Jan 1, 2017

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE LOCATION HAS CHANGED. Mr. Cameron Levon Simpson, 36 of Fort Mill, SC, passed away on January 1, 2017 at Levine & Dickson, Southminster.  A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Police & Fire Academy, 1770 Shopton Avenue, Charlotte, NC.

Rickey Cathey

Rickey Cathey

Dec 31, 2016

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE DAY HAS CHANGED. Mr. Rickey Cathey, 58 of Charlotte, passed away on December 31, 2016 at Hunter Woods Nursing & Rehab.  Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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