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Ella Sims
Mar 11, 2017
Mrs. Ella Jane  Sims, 93 of Charlotte, passed away on March 11, 2017 at CMC-Main.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will begin at 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.
Rhonda Ferguson
Mar 10, 2017
Rhonda Yvette Ferguson, 53, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Friday March 10, 2017 with both of her parents by her side. Rhonda is the beloved daughter of Charles E. Ferguson and Maryland W. Ferguson. She was a proud graduate of North Mecklenburg High School and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Rhonda leaves behind her beloved sister Montriciyah...
Sharee Carter
Mar 10, 2017
Mrs. Sharee Carter, 46 of Charlotte, passed away on March 10, 2017 at Novant Health. Â Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Greater Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 216 Bradford Road, Charlotte. Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. Â Burial will follow at Crown Memorial Cemetery, Pineville.
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
Mar 8, 2017
Mrs. Theordria Bradshaw Bryant, 87, of Charlotte, passed away on March 8, 2017 at Novant Health. Â Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Greenville Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. Â Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. Â Burial will follow at Beatties Ford Memorial Garden.
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. Â Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel. Â Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.
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
Mar 1, 2017
Mrs. Deloris Elizabeth Mickley, 63 of Gastonia, passed away on March 1, 2017 at Peak Resources, Gastonia. Â Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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. Â Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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. Â Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Benjamin Crowe
Feb 21, 2017
Mr. Benjamin Crowe, 71 of Charlotte, passed away on February 21, 2017 at Novant Health. Â Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel. Â Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.
Rebecca Blake
Feb 21, 2017
Mrs. Rebecca Wortherly Blake, 68 of Charlotte, passed away on February 21, 2017 at CMC- Pineville. Â Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel. Â Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Laura Mccaskill
Feb 19, 2017
Mrs. Laura McCaskill, 94 of Charlotte, passed away on February 19, 2017 at her residence. Â Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church. Â Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Â Burial will follow at Forest Lawn-West.
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. Â Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Â Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Gabriel Tolbert
Feb 17, 2017
Gabriel King Akoni Tolbert, passed away on February 17, 2017 at Novant Health. Â Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel. Â Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m.
Hattie Clawson
Feb 16, 2017
Mrs. Hattie Louise Clawson, 80 of Charlotte, passed away on February 16, 2017 at her residence. Â Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Weeping Willow A.M.E. Zion Church. Â Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Â Grier Funeral Service, 115 John McCarroll Avenue, Charlotte is in charge of arrangements.
Floyd Johnson
Feb 16, 2017
Mr. Floyd Johnson, 78 of Charlotte, passed away on February 16, 2017 at Novant Health Hospice. Â Memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Moore's Sanctuary A.M.E. Zion Church. Â Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the National Cemetery, Salisbury.
Lucille Crawford
Feb 14, 2017
Mrs. Lucille Phillip Crawford, 81 of Charlotte, passed away on February 14, 2017 at Novant Health. Â Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at House of Prayer-Biddleville. Â Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Garden.
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
Feb 14, 2017
Ms. Wortha Funderburk Jackson, 97 of Charlotte, passed away on February 14, 2017 at Woodridge Assisted Living, Monroe. Â Memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel, 115 John McCarroll Avenue, Charlotte.
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