Obituaries

Vera Georgia Pressley Russell

Vera Georgia Pressley Russell

Sep 10, 2021

Vera Georgia Pressley Russell, 92, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Friday, September 10, 2021. 

Vera was born on February 22, 1929 in Union County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Robert Taylor Pressley and Minnie Brite Austin Pressley. 

Vera was the kindest, sweetest women we have ever known. She never had children of her own,...

James David Sloop Jr.

James David Sloop Jr.

Sep 7, 2021

James David Sloop Jr., 79, of Weddington, North Carolina passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Services for Mr. Sloop will be private.

Betty Calvert

Betty Calvert

Sep 5, 2021

  Betty Calvert, 87, joyfully entered into the presence of her heavenly Father on Sunday, September 5, 2021.  Betty was born in Memphis, TN on April 14, 1934 to Robert Earl Barrett and Mary Olivette Barrett.  She was the wife of Bill Calvert who preceded her in death in 2013 after 61 years of marriage. The family will gather at...

Kenneth Paul Petrea

Kenneth Paul Petrea

Sep 5, 2021

Kenneth Paul Petrea, 78, of Fairview, North Carolina went home to be with Lord on Sunday September 5, 2021. He was at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.  Paul was born December 15, 1942 to the late Glenn Calvin and Rachael Melton Petrea in Concord, NC.  Paul was married to the love of his life Brenda Helms for...

Shirley Ann Mullis

Shirley Ann Mullis

Aug 30, 2021

Shirley Ann Newell Mullis, 80, of Mint Hill, North Carolina passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Matthews Historic Cemetery.

Ann Wallace Rayley

Ann Wallace Rayley

Aug 30, 2021

Ann Wallace Rayley, 71 of Matthews, NC, went to be with The Lord on August 30, 2021.

She was born January 14, 1950 in Sanford, NC and was preceded in death by her father, James F. Wallace. Ann spent her life as a homemaker and took great pride in being a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Ann is survived by her...

Richard L. Ward

Richard L. Ward

Aug 29, 2021

Richard L. Ward, 68, passed away  Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Zelma Mae Porter

Zelma Mae Porter

Aug 28, 2021

Zelma Mae Williams Porter, 100, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28,  2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery on Bain School Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina.

Gladys E. Ortiz

Gladys E. Ortiz

Aug 26, 2021

Gladys E. Ortiz, age 79 of Charlotte, NC died on Thursday,  August 26, 2021, at McWorther House in NC.  Born in Caguas Puerto Rico on October 6, 1941, she was the  daughter to the late Juan Marcano and Maria (nee Colon).   Gladys came to the United States at a young age. She was  married to the late Luis E. Ortiz for 45years, and...

Henry Todd Hopper

Henry Todd Hopper

Aug 24, 2021

MONROE - Henry Todd Hopper, 54, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Hospice of Union County.   Todd was born on August 19, 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia and was the son of late Henry Lee Hopper. In addition to his father, Todd was preceded in death by his step father Terry Lee Bryant; paternal grandparents, James Perry and Daisy...

Julia Marie Sours

Julia Marie Sours

Aug 23, 2021

Julia Marie Sours, 81, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. Services will be held at a later date in Virginia.

Kevin Ryan Thomas

Kevin Ryan Thomas

Aug 22, 2021

Kevin Ryan Thomas 27, of Locust, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday August 22nd, 2021.

He was born in Charlotte and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 2012. Kevin was employed at Berry Plastics and a huge part of the ministry Ground 40. Kevin was such a joy for everyone to...

Mary Daniel Jones

Mary Daniel Jones

Aug 17, 2021

Mary Daniel Jones, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Her departure was of natural causes.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 at Central Church, 5301 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC. The family will received friends 30 minutes prior to the service....

Robert Lee Cline

Robert Lee Cline

Aug 17, 2021

Robert Lee Cline, 54, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on August 17, 2021.  

Juanita Deas

Juanita Deas

Aug 12, 2021

Juanita Deas, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away Friday, August 12, 2021. A Graveside Service to honor Ms. Deas will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, August 20, 2021 at Sunset Memory Garden in Mint Hill, North Carolina. A formal obituary will be forthcoming. To view Ms. Deas service please visit this link- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSH_9g0uFL4Iivz0kPjysfA

Thomas Elbert Elliott

Thomas Elbert Elliott

Aug 10, 2021

Thomas Elbert Elliott, 74, of Matthews, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Atrium Pineville, with his wife of 50 years Deborah Lovern Elliott by his side. Thomas was born in Tennessee on February 2, 1947, the son of the late Albert C. and Mabel Aldridge Elliott. Thomas spent his career working for WBTV for 27 years. All...

Joel David Greene

Joel David Greene

Aug 9, 2021

Joel David Greene, 61, of York, South Carolina passed away Monday, August 9, 2021.

Joel was born on June 26, 1960, in Spartanburg County, the son of the late William ‘Red’ Richard Greene and Mary Gibson Greene. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Joan Greene Childers.

Joel is survived by his wife, Martha...

Joyce Simpson Thomas

Joyce Simpson Thomas

Aug 6, 2021

Joyce Dean Simpson Thomas, 79, of Indian Trail, North Carolina  passed away Friday, August 6, 2021.

Joyce was born on April 17, 1942 in Union County, a daughter of the late Neal McDonald and Loyce Catherine Rowell Simpson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Thomas. 

Joyce attended Fairview High School, where she...

Marvin Smith Snead

Marvin Smith Snead

Aug 3, 2021

Marvin S. Snead, 91, of Pageland, passed peacefully Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Atrium Health Union, in the comforting presence of his wife, son and step granddaughter.

Born March 12, 1930, he was a son of the late Clyde and Emma Cox Snead. In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by his son, Darrin Snead.

Marvin served...

Shirley Jean Robinson Shuford

Shirley Jean Robinson Shuford

Jul 31, 2021

Shirley Jean Robinson Shuford, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Denton R. Robinson and Beulah Bass Robinson; brothers, Charles Robinson, and Paul Robinson of Charlotte, and Buddy Robinson of Lake Norman; and sisters, Ruth Allred of Charlotte, and Naomi Thomas of Asheboro. Survivors include her former husband,...

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