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Miriam Bates
Jan 25, 2017
Mrs. Miriam G. Bates, of Charlotte, passed away on January 25, 2017 at Huntersville Oaks. Â A Memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at First United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. 7th Street, Charlotte.
Annie Musgrove
Jan 22, 2017
Mrs. Annie Musgrove, 84 of Charlotte, passed away on January 22, 2017 at Duke Regional Hospital. Â Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel. Â Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Jay Edwards
Jan 21, 2017
Mr. Jay Edwards, 72 of Charlotte passed away on Sat., Jan. 21, 2017 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House Huntersville, NC. Â Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Second Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Â Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Patricia Barnes
Jan 20, 2017
Patricia McFadden Barnes, 51 of Charlotte, passed away on January 20, 2017 at CMC-Main. Â Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel. Â Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m.
Frankie Joe Lewis
Jan 20, 2017
Mr. Frankie Joe Lewis, 77 of Charlotte, NC passed away at his residence on Friday, January 20, 2017. Â Funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Weeping Willow AME Zion Church. Â Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon until 12:30 p.m. Â Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.
Edward Bennett
Jan 18, 2017
Mr. Edward Rodell Bennett, 41 of Charlotte, passed away on January 18, 2017 at his residence. Â Viewing will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Grier Funeral Service.
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
Jan 14, 2017
Mrs. Rhudean Hill Leach, 80 of Charlotte, passed away on January 14, 2017 at CMC-Main. Â Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Spirit of the Word, 500 Ingle Street, Charlotte. Â Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Evelyn Jordan
Jan 14, 2017
Mrs. Evelyn Jordan, 73 of Charlotte, passed away on January 14, 2017 at Levine & Dickson, Southminster. Â Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at New Testament Christian Church, 13315 Eastfield Road, Huntersville. Â Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Â Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.
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
Jan 12, 2017
Mrs. Wilma O. Gilliam, 86, of Charlotte, passed away on January 12, 2017 at CMC-Main. Â 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. Â Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
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
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
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
Jan 9, 2017
Esther Lee Togba, 63 of Charlotte, passed away on January 9, 2017. Â Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Oaklawn Cemetery.
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. Â Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. until time of service. Â Burial will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Garden.
Laura Rankin
Jan 8, 2017
Mrs. Laura Rankin, 84 of Charlotte, passed away on January 8, 2017 at CMC-Main. Â Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Reeder Memorial Baptist Church. Â Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.
William Edwards Sr.
Jan 7, 2017
Mr. William E. Edwards Sr., 75 of Charlotte, passed away on January 7, 2017. Â Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel.
Alice Nivens
Jan 6, 2017
Mrs. Alice Stacks Nivens, 66 of Charlotte passed away on January 6, 2017 at Novant Health. Â Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Christian Missionary Baptist Church. Â Visitation will begin at 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at York Memorial Park.
Herbert Maxwell, Jr.
Jan 5, 2017
Mr. Herbert Maxwell Jr., 70 of Charlotte, passed away on January 5, 2017 at Novant Presbyterian. Â Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Grier Memorial Chapel. Â Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Â Burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the National Cemetery, Salisbury.
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