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Miss Olivia Decoursey

Miss Olivia Decoursey

May 29, 2014

Miss Olivia DeCoursey of Charlotte, passed on May 29, 2014 at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral arrangements are set for 12:00 Noon on Saturday, June 7th at Mt. Zion Church of God. Visitation with the family will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Cari Ryann Strazzulla

Cari Ryann Strazzulla

May 26, 2014

Cari Ryann Strazzulla passed on June 3, 2014. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Betty Cooper

Betty Cooper

May 26, 2014

Betty Hoey Cooper CHARLOTTE - Betty Hoey Cooper, 64, of Charlotte, departed this life on May 26, 2014, at her residence. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at First Fellowship Ministries, 7700 Lawyers Road. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Garden. Survivors are: daughters,...

Juanita Hazward

Juanita Hazward

May 26, 2014

Mrs. Juanita Hazward of Charlotte, passed away on May 26, 2014 at Presbyterian Main Hospital. Memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Grier Memorial Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Mark Roddey

Mark Roddey

May 25, 2014

Mr. Mark M. Roddey of Charlotte, passed away on May 25, 2014 at University Place Nursing Center. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Grier Memorial Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens.

Dianne Boyd

Dianne Boyd

May 25, 2014

Dianne Boyd CHARLOTTE - Dianne Boyd, of Charlotte, passed on May 25, 2014, at her residence. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 12 noon at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3301 Beatties Ford Road. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Interment will follow at Beatties Ford Memorial Garden. Grier Funeral Service, 115 John...

Ella Gilliam Yarborough

Ella Gilliam Yarborough

May 24, 2014

Mrs. Ella Gilliam Yarborough 101, of Charlotte, passed away at Charlotte Square Assisted Living, Charlotte, NC. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2014 at First Baptist Church-West at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Survivors are: a daughter; Yvette Yarborough Waritay of Charlotte, a brother; Jesse J. Gilliam of Las Vegas, NV....

Patricia Twitty

Patricia Twitty

May 24, 2014

Patricia Potts Twitty CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Patricia Potts Twitty, 72, of Charlotte, passed on May 24, 2014, at Saturn Nursing & Rehabilitation. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014, at 12 noon at Greater Providence Baptist .Church. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Interment will be at York Memorial Park. Survivors are: a son,...

Charlena Hankerson

Charlena Hankerson

May 23, 2014

Charlena M. Hankerson CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Charlena Mclendon Hankerson passed away on May 23, 2014, at Avante of Charlotte. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1401 Allen St., Charlotte, NC 28205. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery. Grier Funeral Service of 115 John McCarroll...

Victoria Ussery

Victoria Ussery

May 23, 2014

Mrs. Victoria Ussery 86, of Charlotte, passed away on May 23, 2014 at Presbyterian Harris Hospice. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at Grier Memorial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens.

Shirley Powell Twitty

Shirley Powell Twitty

May 22, 2014

Ms. Shirley Twitty 82,of Charlotte, passed away on May 22, 2014 at Presbyterian Main. She was born to the late Allen and Faye Powell and was raised in the Charlotte area. Shirley was employed by Johnson C. Smith University for forty years where retired as an Assistant Registrar. She is survived by her daughter, Beryl C. Twitty of Philadelphia, PA....

Kenon Smith

Kenon Smith

May 20, 2014

Mr. Kenon Smith 82, Charlotte, passed away on May 20, 2014 at his residence. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Greater Salem Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens.

John Callicoatte Jr.

John Callicoatte Jr.

May 20, 2014

Mr. John Callicoate 85, of Charlotte, passed away on May 20, 2014 at his residence.

Giles Strong

Giles Strong

May 20, 2014

Mr. Giles Strong 66, of Charlotte, passed on May 20, 2014 at his residence. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 12 noon at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3301 Beatties Ford Road. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.

Valerie Mcqueen

Valerie Mcqueen

May 17, 2014

Mrs. Valerie McQueen passed on May 17, 2014 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville, NC. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Kingdom Hall, Old Pineville Road at 1:00 p.m.

Judy Massey

Judy Massey

May 17, 2014

Judy Massey passed on May 17, 2014. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 31 at Grier Memorial Chapel at 5:00 p.m.

King Edward Headen

King Edward Headen

May 16, 2014

Mr. King Edward Headen 73, of Charlotte, passed on May 16, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Yvonne Bledsoe

Yvonne Bledsoe

May 16, 2014

Mrs. Yvonne Bledsoe 61, passed on May 16, 2014 in West Memphis, Arkansas. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Mrs. Odessa White

Mrs. Odessa White

May 15, 2014

Mrs. Odessa White 94, of Charlotte, passed on May 15, 2014 at University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Place. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. in Grier Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will be at Lawrence Chapel Presbyterian Church in Pineville.

Calvene Ross

Calvene Ross

May 14, 2014

Calvene Fincher Ross CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Calvene Fincher Ross, 91, of Charlotte, transitioned to Her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 3:00 p.m. at First Fellowship Ministries, 7700 Lawyers Road, Charlotte. She is survived by her loving children, Ron Ross, Vivian...

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