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Carolyn Jean Mason

Carolyn Jean Mason

May 4, 2026

Carolyn Jean Mason, 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Charles Edward Funches

Charles Edward Funches

May 4, 2026

Charles Edward Funches, 70, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Clara H. Graham

Clara H. Graham

May 3, 2026

Clara H. Graham, 100, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Mrs. Clara Mildred Houston Graham was born on October 19, 1925, and departed this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Odell James and Bertha Todd...

Clarissa Baker

Clarissa Baker

May 3, 2026

Clarissa Baker, 64, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Carol Jean Kee

Carol Jean Kee

May 2, 2026

Carol Jean Kee, 71, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Crown Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, NC.

Carol Jean Dorsey Kee was born September 4, 1954, in Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio, to the late Mildred Simmons Dorsey and Cleo Cornelious Dorsey. She departed this life on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Crown Heaven Rehabilitation...

Rev. Dr. Benjamin Whitlock

Rev. Dr. Benjamin Whitlock

Apr 30, 2026

Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Whitlock, 84, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.

His enduring life of scholarship, service, and sacred calling will forever be remembered. In celebration of a life devoted to faith and service, the family invites memorial gifts to his beloved Shaw University (click here to donate)...

James L. McGill

James L. McGill

Apr 29, 2026

James McGill, 95, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC.

Gwendolyn Hall Powell

Gwendolyn Hall Powell

Apr 29, 2026

Gwendolyn Hall Powell, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Peak Resources Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in Charlotte, NC.

Nathaniel Kelly

Nathaniel Kelly

Apr 27, 2026

Nathaniel Kelly, 79, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Nathaniel Kelly departed this life peacefully on April 27th, 2026. Nathan was a devoted husband, father, PopPop, uncle, and friend. He was known for his strength, kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. He touched the lives of all who knew him and...

Thomas Willis Franks

Thomas Willis Franks

Apr 27, 2026

Thomas Willis Franks, 77, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Saber Healthcare in Matthews, NC.

Mr. Thomas Willis Franks, son of the late Charlie Lee Franks and Janie Mae Franks, was born in Charlotte, North Carolina January 18, 1949. He went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2026. Thomas, also known as Frank,...

Byron Keith McAfee Sr.

Byron Keith McAfee Sr.

Apr 26, 2026

Byron Keith McAfee Sr., 65, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Plaza Health and Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing in Charlotte, NC.

Rev. Dr. Janice Whitaker

Rev. Dr. Janice Whitaker

Apr 25, 2026

Rev. Dr. Janice Whitaker, 80, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

A Celebration of Life for

 Rev. Dr. Janice Mazella Cassaberry Whitaker

Sunrise: 07/19/1945

Sunset: 04/25/2026

In the wee hours of the morning while her father was away serving in the army and before the Dr arrived, Janice was born at home in...

Florence Tarawali Zabadee

Florence Tarawali Zabadee

Apr 23, 2026

Florence Tarawali Zabadee, 65, of Louisville, KY, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC.

Ora Louise Douglas

Ora Louise Douglas

Apr 23, 2026

Ora Louise Douglas, 76, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte, NC. 

Joan Reid Antrum

Joan Reid Antrum

Apr 23, 2026

Joan Reid Antrum, 87, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 in Charlotte, NC.

Tyneta Nicole Steele

Tyneta Nicole Steele

Apr 19, 2026

Tyneta Nicole Steele, 54, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her residence in Charlotte, NC.

Tyneta Nicole Steele was born May 18, 1971 in Charlotte, North Carolina and although her passing may have caught us of guard and seem untimely we stand on Psalm 34:18 which tells us "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and...

James McCorkle

James McCorkle

Apr 18, 2026

James McCorkle, 72, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

James McCorkle transitioned on Saturday, April 18th. at his home. Both he and his twin brother Johnny were born on August 16, 1953. Their parents were the late Leo J.T. McCorkle and Sarah Lee Johnson McCorkle. James grew up in...

Fred Anthony Reid

Fred Anthony Reid

Apr 18, 2026

Fred Anthony Reid, 62, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Lonnie Burris Jr.

Lonnie Burris Jr.

Apr 18, 2026

Lonnie Burris Jr., 73, of Mount Holly, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Lonnie Burris, Jr. was born on March 31, 1953, in York, South Carolina, to the late Lonnie Burris, Sr. and Mary Burris. He entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia,...

Anne Marie Alston

Anne Marie Alston

Apr 17, 2026

Anne Marie Brown Alston, 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Anne Marie Brown Alston was born to Will Brown and Mary Grier on May 19, 1950. At the time of her impending birth, Anne’s mother, Mary, was unable to make it to the hospital in time for delivery....

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