Obituaries

Feb 5, 2022

John Edward Thomas, Sr., 79 of Charlotte, departed this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022.  He was born in Anson County on May 10, 1942, to the late John Roy and Anna Broadway Thomas. Educated in West Ansonville public School, and after high school, he was employed at Southern Precision Spring in Charlotte, NC until he retired.

Feb 5, 2022

Lillie Talford Means ascended to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 5th in Youngsville, North Carolina. She was born on October 12th, 1928 to Will and Esther Talford. She was one of eight of the Talford family children.

Lillie was a product of the Charlotte Public School system and graduated from Johnson C. Smith University...

Feb 4, 2022

Jean Peacock, 84 of Charlotte, departed this life on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Feb 4, 2022

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Patricia Ann Wright, 67 of Charlotte, departed this life on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Feb 3, 2022

Mr. Larry Darnell Whitlock, 68 of Charlotte, departed this life on Thursday, February 3, 2022.  He was born November 19, 1953 in Pineville, N.C., son of the late Charles and Betty Whitlock.

We all knew him as "Coondog". He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Donald, Charles, Bobby, and David and two great grandchildren, Carlos...

Feb 2, 2022

Bishop Willie Clyde Miller, 86 of Charlotte, departed this life on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.  He was born in Lancaster, South Carolina on July 10, 1935, to the late Hattie Miller Starks and Frank Miller.  He was the second born of five children.  During his early childhood, his parents moved to Charlotte, North Carolina where he attended and graduated...

Jan 31, 2022

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Samuel Kweku Mortu, affectionately called "Bra Sammy" was born on January 29, 1975, at Odumase Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana to Mr. Isaac Kojo Mortu and Mrs. Dinah Mortu. Samuel was the firstborn of four children....

Jan 31, 2022

Bro. Dennis J. Kennedy, 55 of Charlotte, departed this life on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Atrium Health - University.  His name was placed on the House of Prayer Roll at birth.  He born to the late, Henry James Kennedy, Sr. and Mae Sue Buckhalter Kennedy on August 16, 1966 in Charlotte, NC.

He graduated from South...

Jan 30, 2022

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Ms. Betty Massey, 70 of Charlotte, departed this life on Sunday, January 30, 2022.  She was born July 9, 1951 in Merced, California, daughter of the late Norma Dean Craig and Tennyson A. Harris Sr.  At an...

Jan 29, 2022

Ms. Janet Susan Luke Mayela, affectionately known as "Jeannie" 60 of Charlotte, quietly entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Atrium Health-Mercy.  She was born the eldest of the three daughters to the late Bill Hope and Emma Jane Luke on October 1, 1961, in Charlotte, NC.  She was preceded in death by her parents, maternal...

Jan 28, 2022

Barbara Ann McCain Young, affectionately known as "Barb", 77 of Midland, NC, departed this life on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.  She was born March 3, 1944 in Charlotte, North Carolina to her mother and father, Grant and Bessie Mae Mclver McCain.  She lived at 204 Templeton Avenue in the Second Ward Community...

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Lenora Caple Davie "Nora" , 66, was born January 10, 1956 in Charlotte, NC to the late Kester and Cathey M. Caple. She departed this life on January 28, 2022.

She graduated from Myers Park High School and later received her associate degree at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC. From a young...

Jan 28, 2022

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Ella Tawhona Williams, 59 of Charlotte, departed this life on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Ella Louise Williams, was born September 20, 1962 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

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Jan 26, 2022

Mrs. Minnie Ruth Oliphant Wilson, 91 of Charlotte, peacefully left this earth at home on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.  She was born on April 9, 1930, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Charlotte, NC, to the late James Sloan Oliphant and Emma Jamison Oliphant.

At an early age, she joined First Baptist, at...

Jan 25, 2022

Alice Garvin, 93 of Charlotte, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital.

Jan 21, 2022

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LaMeeka De'Vondra Calloway, lovingly known as "Meeka," was born on August 26, 1987 in Charlotte, North Carolina. LaMeeka made her transition to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022.

LaMeeka had a big loving heart and smile that would light up your soul.  She was always willing to help others in need. ...

Jan 20, 2022

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Thomas Edward Davis, 92 of Charlotte, departed this life on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his residence.  He was born July 1, 1929 in Belmont NC to the late Mr. & Mrs. Elmo Davis.  Thomas attended the schools of Gaston County. ...

Jan 20, 2022

Mrs. Bertha Lee McGrant Phifer, 75 of Charlotte, peacefully departed her earthly body on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born on June 15, 1946, to the late John Henry McGrant and Estelle Robinson McGrant in Charlotte, NC.

Bertha was educated in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS).  She graduated from West Charlotte High School in 1964.  Bertha, and her...

Jan 20, 2022

Willie Mae Blount, 80 of Charlotte, transitioned from this life into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Pineville.  She was the first born of Queenie Mae Pulley and Junious Jones on June 10, 1941.  She was born in Washington D.C.  and has seven siblings:  Isabelle Bartley Gross, Abraham Bartley (deceased),...

Jan 19, 2022

Eddie Turner, 53 of Charlotte, departed this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Due to COVID there will be a private graveside ceremony for the family only.

The viewing is between 1pm -5pm on January 25, 2022 at Grier Funeral Service.