Obituaries

Nov 14, 2025

Queen Esther Steadman, 98, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted servant of God, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence in Charlotte, NC. Her life was radiant testament to love, faith, and service.

Born in Edgefield County, South Carolina, Queen Esther was the youngest of four children and the only daughter of...

Nov 14, 2025

Thomas Ausby, 83, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Atrium Health Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Nov 11, 2025

Hannah Clinton, 82, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Hannah Magalene "Maggie" Clinton, daughter of Laura Lila Leach Clinton and Mose Fewell, was born on March 18, 1943, in Dallas, North Carolina.

Her dedication to the church began at the age of 10 and she...

Nov 11, 2025

   Prince Newsom Sr., 61, of Matthews, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.   

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Prince Gamble Newsom was born on August 30, 1964, to Thomas Ling and Willie Jewel Gamble. Prince was reared in his early years by his grandmother Thelma Gamble in Catherine, Alabama and later moved to Brooklyn, New...

Nov 11, 2025

George Jonas Springs, 70, of Charlotte, NC, was born on October 15, 1955, in Mecklenburg County to the late George Springs and Mary Elizabeth Huff.  He departed from this life to eternal rest on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Novant Health Presbyterian Center in Charlotte, NC following an extended illness.

Jonas as he was called by his...

Nov 10, 2025

Beverly Crowder, 65 of Charlotte,NC, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center in Huntersville, NC.

Nov 8, 2025

Dreamland Gibson, 86, of Lowesville, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Sterling Heights in Detroit, MI.

Nov 8, 2025

Bonnie Thomas Johnson, 81, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.

Nov 7, 2025

Lillie Deramus, 77, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Nov 7, 2025

Tommie Lee Knox, 85, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home in Charlotte, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 1, 1940, in Rock Hill, SC, the son of the late Willie Samuel Knox, Sr. and Bessie Mae Patton Knox.  A devoted Christian, Tommie joined Union...

Nov 7, 2025

Teresa Jackson, 65, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Atrium Health-Main in Charlotte, NC.

Nov 6, 2025

Valerie Springs, 71, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Atrium Health-Main in Charlotte, NC.

Nov 5, 2025

Mary Phillips, 85, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Atrium Health - University in Charlotte, NC.

Nov 4, 2025

Darhyl Grier, 68, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Atrium Health-Mercy Hospital  in Charlotte, NC.

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Nov 4, 2025

Mary Peoples Lampkin, daughter of the late Al Peoples, Sr. and Essie Rawlinson Peoples, was born on November 7, 1930.  She passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Lampkin was 94.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.  She was educated...

Nov 1, 2025

Katie Gibson, 86, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Peak Resources Nursing Home in Charlotte, NC.

Nov 1, 2025

Robert Thomas Jr., 82, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at The Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore in Charlotte, NC .

Oct 30, 2025

Carrie Buckman, 93, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Atrium Main in Charlotte, NC.

Oct 30, 2025

William Royster, 79, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC.

William Boyde Royster was born in Durham, NC on July 24, 1946, to the late Thomas and Brodie Royster. He departed this life on Thursday, October 30, 2025. William is the last of...

Oct 29, 2025

Brenda Harris, 84, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Atrium Main in Charlotte, NC.

Mrs. Brenda Johnson Harris , daughter of the late Everette Johnson and Mary Ross, was born March 10, 1941, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She departed this life for her heavenly home on October 29, 2025.