Obituaries

Oct 25, 2019

Sam Musto, devoted husband, father and grandfather passed into the hands of the Lord on Friday, October 25.

Born on July 2, 1941 to loving parents Carmine and Laura, Sam grew up in Brooklyn NY in a family and community whose values for family bonds, personal integrity and caring for one another were paramount and became the basis of how...

Oct 23, 2019

John William Ulery, 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

John is survived by Janis, his wife of 65 years;  four children, Teresa, Randy (wife Dianne), Tony (wife Holli) and Lisa; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  

He came from a family of three brothers and one sister, all from Ohio. He was born in Galena, OH and raised in...

Oct 21, 2019

Daniel Dedrick was born on March 8, 1973 in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was a resident of Matthews North Carolina since 1996. He passed away on Monday October 21st at CMC Main in Charlotte, NC after spending 10 days in the MICU from a massive GI bleed from liver failure due to toxic mold exposure.

Dan lived in New York, Arizona and...

Oct 19, 2019

Johaquem Miguel Coco, 24 passed away on Saturday October 19,  2019.  Kind-hearted, respectful, fearless, passionate and determined are just a handful of characteristics that describe him.  He had a passion for motorcycles and going fast.  Johaquem was a talented artist who loved to draw. He was going to school for graphic design.  Johaquam loved to play video and computer games...

Oct 7, 2019

AMIRA ALI BARNETT was born on October 10, 1972, to Reynard and Monique Wilmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. Amira always liked to remind the family that she was the first member to accept Christ. She was educated through the Philadelphia Public School System, graduated from W.B. Saul High School in...

Oct 1, 2019

Peter Wallace McBride (“KING PETER”) of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away at home in his sleep in the early morning of October 1, 2019.

Peter was born June 13, 2000 to Charles and Sarah (Koch) McBride in Charlotte and lived most of his life in Matthews.  Peter was born with a rare heart defect called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, and...

Sep 27, 2019

Sep 24, 2019

Helen Elizabeth Bumgarner Milstead, 82, of Harrisburg, NC, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was welcomed into a heavenly homecoming on September 24, 2019. 

Mother was born on September 26, 1936, in Lincolnton to Floyd and Lillie Mae Bumgarner. She had three brothers and two sisters.  She grew up in a little country house “down on the line of houses” along...

Sep 15, 2019

Buford Monroe Lovett of Matthews, NC passed Sunday September 15th.  He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and colleague.  Born April 14th, 1949 in Giles County, TN to Maggie and Elick Lovett.  He was the second of four children, Peggy, Larry and Kathy. He was a graduate of Constantine High School in Constantine, Michigan; Class of...

Sep 7, 2019

Mary Sills Davis, 95 of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Mary is survived by her children, Steve Davis and Jan Pizzolato(Tom) ; her grandchildren Traci Foster(Ryan), Lori Pizzolato; and her great grandchildren, Brody, Andy and Lucy. And numerous nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Davis, 3 brothers: Coy, Jim, J.P;...

Sep 6, 2019

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 "To everything a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die..." Lisa Michelle King Mohar, purposed by God and born January 20, 1962, and died on September 6, 2019, with family and friends by her. Michelle was known by many for her outgoing personality, desire to...

Sep 2, 2019

The life of Ashley Lyday was prematurely cut short on Monday, September 2, 2019. Ashley was the beloved daughter of Kanako and the late John Brevard Lyday and adoring sister of Elysia Mei Lyday. Ashley was the granddaughter of Dr. William Davie Lyday and Mrs. Deborah Le Baron Lyday. She was also the granddaughter of the late Mr. Hisanaga Asai...

Sep 2, 2019

Donald Glenn Bouldin, age 81, was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on September 2, 2019, in Matthews, North Carolina. Don was born on May 5, 1938, in Paul's Valley, Oklahoma, to the late Richard Graves Bouldin and Mabel Bell Bouldin. He attended Waco High School in Waco, Texas, where he served as captain of his baseball team...

Aug 25, 2019

Jim gave up his fight Sunday, August 25, 2019. Our hearts are broken over losing this wonderful, kind man, but we know he is at peace now. He will be missed so much by all who knew him. Jim was a woodworker by trade and loved being able to create beautiful products , he also loved fly fishing and would...

Aug 19, 2019

Donna Kay Baldwin went to be with her Lord Jesus on August 19, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1940 in Los Angles, CA. Donna Kay married her husband, Walter Baldwin on June 13, 1959. Walter and Donna Kay have four children, Melody (Keith) Hibbard, Donald (Kris) Baldwin, Bonnie (Robert) Horneman and Brenda (Craig) Woods. Walter and Donna Kay...

Aug 4, 2019

Randy Leon Williamson Sr., 74 of Gastonia, N.C went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2019. Randy was born on February 7th 1945 in Stanley, N.C. He was the son of the late Graden and Delphine Williamson, Husband of the late Syretta Williamson and Father of the late Randy Leon Williamson Jr. Randy Retired from American Efird (A&E)...

Aug 2, 2019

Norma B. Frazier went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. A native Charlottean born on April 20th 1935 and was the daughter of the late Ed & Syabol Bumgarner. Norma was an active member of Central Church and loved playing golf at Pine Lake Country Club. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Jack...

Jul 30, 2019

Phyllis Anne Shvidrik, 86 of Lake Wylie passed away on July 30, 2019. Service Details. Service When: Saturday, September 21st, 2019 2:00pm Location: The Journey Address: 5415 Highway 55 CLOVER, SC 29710

Jul 27, 2019

Janice Vining Deese, 76 of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 "Grandmother" Janice Deese She was a child of God. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a loving friend to so many. Gifted with compassion, yet courage! If she didn't have a path, she was a leader who would create one. Never backed down from a...

Jul 22, 2019

Lewis Link Kelly Sr., 67 of Charlotte, NC transitioned into Glory on Monday, July 22nd, 2019 11pm surrounded by loved ones at Moses Cones Hospital of Greensboro, NC. God called his fight finished after a long, tough battle with multiple medical complications. Lewis was born November 21st, 1951 in Lancaster, Kentucky of the late AZ Kelly and Lucille Muncy. He...