Obituaries

Jan 22, 2021

Kathy Brulinda McNeill (Johnson) entered this world on July 14, 1954, to the late Erma Zell and Theodore Franklin Johnson Sr. of Union County, North Carolina. Kathy worked in the food service industry most of her life. She enjoyed interacting with the public, Kathy had a friendly and helpful disposition.  Many of her patrons looked forward to being greeted by her,...

Jan 21, 2021

Elizabeth (Beth) Bailey McNeill, 60, of Indian Trail, NC died Thursday, January 21, 2021 from ALS. She was born December 1, 1960 in Winston Salem, NC, to Martha Hanes Bailey and Donald Wayne Bailey. She married Tony McNeill on April 6, 1991 and he survives.

Also surviving are her son and daughter by marriage, Lee and Natalia McNeill; her daughter...

Jan 15, 2021

Gary Baldwin Williams of Indian trail went home to be with Jesus on Friday January 15, 2021. He was born July 25, 1951 to Bobby Baldwin Williams and Clara Dorothy Williams. He was preceded in death by his late wife Janet Hucks Williams, brother Arthur Williams and parents.

Mr. Williams proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Sharp Shooter. He was a...

Jan 11, 2021

 

Philip Eldon McFarland, 75, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2021. He was married to Aracely McFarland for 54 wonderful years.  For 43 years Phillip worked as a Pharmacist . At one point in his career he owed and operated his own Pharmacy. When Phillip was on his down time, he loved to watch and read...

Jan 10, 2021

Leticia Michelle Leal, 56 of Wichita, Kansas went to be with to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior on January 10, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Leticia, “Tisha” or “Letty” was born in Newton, Kansas on June 2, 1964 where she grew up and later moved to Wichita.  She loved Jesus and people with all she had and was a...

Jan 9, 2021

Paul Samuel "Tank" Thompson, 43 of Norwood, NC passed away on January 9, 2021.

Paul was a beloved son and father who had a big heart and will be truly missed by all.  

He is survived by his mother Donna Diggs, his father; Darryl Thompson, his 4 daughters; Trinity Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Autumn Thompson, and Mia Thompson, his 2 brothers; Chris Thompson and...

Jan 9, 2021

Jean Bell Lawrence, 87, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 9, 2021. Born and raised in Lynchburg, VA, Jean and her husband raised their three children in the surrounding area. After time spent in south Florida and Linville Falls, NC, Jean moved to Matthews in 1985. Jean had a deep appreciation for the arts. Her affinity for drawing and painting...

Jan 8, 2021

Helen Mildred Quicksell, 83 of Monroe, NC passed away on January 8, 2020.

A formal obituary will be forthcoming. . . .

Jan 5, 2021

Bobby Ray Deese, 78, finished his race and met his Savior, Jesus Christ, face-to-face on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  Bobby was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and resided in Stanley, NC.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, James & Della Deese; brothers Gene, Donnie, and Ronnie Deese.  

A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and loving...

Jan 4, 2021

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Peggy Neill Russ passed away peacefully January 4,2021. She was 91 years old.

Peggy is survived by two daughters devoted daughters, Christy Hardy (John) of Greensboro and Melissa Russ of Charlotte she is also survived by three grandchildren Beth Wise (Matthew), William Hardy, and Preston Russ as well as four great grandchildren Liam Hardy, Jacob Hardy, Hardy Wise, Wyatt Wise. She is...

Dec 29, 2020

Alan John Burgess, age 74, of Mint Hill, NC passed away on the morning of December 29th, 2020, succumbing to complications from COVID-19.

A 1964 graduate of Canastota High School, Alan attended Barrington College before enlisting in the US Air Force in 1966. He met and married his eternal sweetheart Kathryn in 1968. He attended Brigham Young University (BYU) before...

Dec 27, 2020

Dec 21, 2020

Wendy Lee Sinclair, 70 of Charlotte, NC passed away on December 21, 2020.

Dec 21, 2020

Wendy Lee Sinclair, 70 of Charlotte, NC passed away on December 21,2020.

Dec 19, 2020

Neil Biggs 94, of Charlotte went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Dec. 19, 2020. He will be joyfully reunited with Dorothy Stiles Biggs, his wife of 56 years. Neil’s life centered around faith, family, and career. He was a founding member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a current member of Central Church of God.

Finding a camera in a pawn...

Dec 18, 2020

Dr. Thomas Joseph Burkart, 95 of Matthews, NC passed away on December 18, 2020.

A formal obituary will be forthcoming. . .

Dec 17, 2020

A graveside service will be held for Sarah Ann Brewer on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Sunset Memory Gardens, Mint Hill, NC at 2:00pm.  

Pastor Joe Mullis of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church will be officiating.  

Dec 15, 2020

On Tuesday, December 15th, Judy “Red Rose” Bennett, loving wife, mom, friend, teacher, baker, seamstress, servant, traveler, prayer warrior, and cheerleader passed away at the age of 72.

Born in Bandana, NC, Judy graduated from Appalachian State University before starting a 3-decade teaching career. She met her husband Bill on a blind date, and aside from one brief break-up in...

Dec 8, 2020

Flavia Thompson, 102 of Midland, NC passed away on December 8, 2020.

A formal obituary will be forthcoming  . . .

Dec 3, 2020

William Roy (Bill) Baker

Born: May 22, 1930, Detroit, Michigan

Died: December 3, 2020, Charlotte, North Carolina

Bill graduated from Redford High School, Detroit Michigan where he was a member of the football and rifle teams and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

With the assistance of his brother, George Baker, Bill attended University of Detroit graduating with a B.S....