Obituaries

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.

Jan 19, 2022

Jessie McClary, Jr., 44 of Charlotte, departed this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Jan 16, 2022

Gwendolyn Simmons, 71 of Charlotte, departed this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Atrium Health - Pineville.

Jan 16, 2022

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Barry Quinn Avinger , 61 of Charlotte, departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Atrium Health - University after a brief illness.  He was the son of the late Harry Avinger and Naomi Young Avinger, was...

Jan 13, 2022

Dr. Joseph Dewayne Handsome (affectionately known as Joe) 47 of Cornelius, passed away in Cornelius, NC. He peacefully departed this life on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

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Joseph was born on December 31, 1974, to the late Rufus Handsome, Jr. and Rietta Mae Handsome in Hazlehurst, GA. Joseph attended Jeff Davis High School and...

Jan 12, 2022

Ms. Ruth Lee "Gale" Horton, 71 of Charlotte, departed this life on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  She was born January 25, 1950 in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Ellener Holit Heath.

Ruth was educated in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system, graduating from West Mecklenburg High, Class of 1968.  She furthered her education by attending UNC Charlotte,...

Jan 12, 2022

Jeffery Canty, 75 of Charlotte, departed this life on January 12, 2022 at Atrium Health Pineville.

Jan 11, 2022

John B. Lewis , Jr., 90 of Charlotte, departed this life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Jan 10, 2022

https://boxcast.tv/view/sarah-redfern-825184 Sarah Virginia Redfern, age 92, was born September 1, 1929, in Jefferson, South Carolina to the late Oree and Laura Truesdale. She departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sarah was preceded in death by her son, Drayton Paul Ashford. Sarah was educated in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and graduated from West...

Jan 9, 2022

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Tonya Spates Simmons made her transition to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Novant Health Center/Hospice, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Tonya S. Simmons, 56, of Charlotte, North Carolina was born in Englewood, New Jersey on January 17, 1965, to Eliza Williams Spates and the late Reuben Spates who preceded her in death...

Jan 8, 2022

Late Saturday at 10:45pm on January 8, 2022, Annie Mae Gray happily SHOUTED her way through the pearly gates to take her rightful place in the Holy City. She answered her Master's call by saying, "My work on earth is done, I'm home to live with my God…My troubles are over, no more limping, no more pain and all...