Obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

James Lee Lawston, oldest child of the late Ida Mae Blount Lawston and Kerry Lawston, was born on July 24, 1938, in Marianna, Florida.  He passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

James grew up in Fort Myers, FL where he attended the historic Dunbar High School.  As a...

Dec 30, 2022

Rashod J. Anthony Smith 20 of Charlotte, departed this life December, 30, 2022 at Atrium Health University.

On December 30, 2022, Rashod J-Anthony Smith gained his wings.  He was born October 4, 2002 to Kimberly Cathcart-Smith and Robert Smith.

Rashod graduated from Garinger High School.  He was attending Central Piedmont Community College.

He...

Dec 30, 2022

Antonio Maurice "Lil Moe" Phillips, 32 years old, departed his earthly life on Friday, December 30, 2022.  Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was a native of Monroe, North Carolina where he resided with his grandparents, Furman and Evelyn Brown of Monroe, North Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice Brown and his mother, Tina Phillips....

Dec 29, 2022

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Victoria Wallace, 26, of Charlotte, NC departed this life on Thursday, December 29,2022 at Novant Health.

Victoria (Tori) Christina Wallace entered into this world on January 25, 1996 and arose to be with her Heavenly Father...

Dec 28, 2022

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Benjamin Blackmon, III, son of the late Benjamin Blackmon, Jr. and Grace Campbell Blackmon was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina on March 13, 1952.  He was the oldest of three children.  He quietly and peacefully went to...

Dec 27, 2022

Joyce Sinclair, 67 of Charlotte, NC, departed this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her residence.

Dec 27, 2022

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John Wesley Stitt Jr. (June) was born January 12, 1949, to the late John Wesley Stitt and Mary Gilliam Stitt. June departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, December 27,2022 at his residence with his wife by his side....

Dec 27, 2022

Frances Marie Lowery Kola-Bankole was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 11, 1927. Raised by her maternal grandparents, she was an early outlier. She loved to read and even as a youngster had unexpected interests. She was the first in her family to graduate both high school and college.

A 1945 graduate of East High School...

Dec 27, 2022

Mae King, 82 of Charlotte, NC departed this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Novant Main.

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. Fred Eugene Thomas was born on December 18, 1964 to the late Late Bishop Fred C. Thomas and Barbara Graham.

He was employed for Pinnacle Films, Charlotte, NC. Fred was outgoing, had a beautiful smile, wonderful sense of humor, and he loved to make you laugh. When life hit hard, he fought back and hit harder!...

Dec 26, 2022

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Michael Thomas McNair was born on April 28, 1988 in Washington, D.C., the first child of Theresa (terrie) and Darrel McNair. He was loved by many, and known by  more as "Mike" , and referred...

Dec 25, 2022

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Ms. Voncille Olivia Stukes was born in Charlotte, NC on September 12, 1960 to the late Henry and Margaret Brown of Charlotte, North Carolina. She was taken from us to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25,...

Dec 25, 2022

Gloria A. Oliphant-Isles, 61 of Charlotte, departed this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Novant Health.

Dec 24, 2022

Betty Johnson, 84 of Charlotte, N.C., departed this life on Saturday December, 24, 2022

Dec 23, 2022

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James O'Neal Weathers, Sr., departed this life on Friday, December 23, 2022 at his residence. "Henry", as he was affectionately called, was born October 3, 1940 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Eddie Weathers and Louise Weathers. Henry...

Dec 23, 2022

Ms. Annie Mae Wallace, the daughter of the late Columbus Wallace and Ella Mae Kirkpatrick Simpson, was born July 7, 1943, in Mecklenburg County. She transitioned from mortal to immortal on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Charlotte Health and Rehabilitation Center at 1735 Toddville Road.

Annie was educated at Sterling School and the York Road Comprehensive High...

Dec 22, 2022

John Pettice Sr. 89 of Charlotte, NC departed this life on Thursday December 22, 2022, at Novant Health Presbyterian-Main.

Dec 21, 2022

Fred Withers, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born on October 10, 1964 to Johnsie and Fred Withers (deceased) in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he also graduated from Myers Park High School. Fred enjoyed life through sports and travel.

Fred leaves to cherish his...

Dec 21, 2022

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Andrea Bernadette Huff, affectionately known as "Bernie", was born on August 5, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland to Evelyn Louise Gill. She was educated in Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Western High School. Andrea graduated Summa Cum Laude from Gardner-Webb University with a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice. She earned a M.A. degree in Communications...

Dec 20, 2022

Paul Peterson, 91 of Charlotte, departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Main.