Obituaries
Gertrude Verma Murphy
Jul 9, 2019
Gertrude Verma Murphy, 97, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Tuesday July 9th in Waxhaw, NC. Born December 26, 1921 in Pittsburgh PA, she lived a life that honored the Lord. Gertrude and her husband Bob joined Wycliffe Bible Translators in 1969 and served in several locations including Waxhaw, NC and Cochabamba, Bolivia where Gertrude worked as a...
Mark Lay
Jul 9, 2019
Mark Griffin Lay passed away on July 9th, 2019 in Concord, NC surrounded by his family and a close family friend at the age of 59 after a brief battle with cancer. Mark is survived by his devoted and beloved wife of 25 years Kelly (Morris) Lay; his two daughters, Jessie (Lay) Anderson and son-in-law, Ben, of Louisville, KY, and...
Gerard Charles "Jerry" Foley
Jul 8, 2019
Gerard "Jerry" Charles 59 of Matthews, NC, formerly of Mansfield & South Boston, MA, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Karen (Burke). Son of the late James and Anne (Higgins) Foley. Loving father of Kerri Elliot and her husband Brian and grandfather of Rachael Kelly, Rebecca Elliot and great granddaughter Adalynn Kelly. Dear brother...
Efren David Peral-Villavicencio
Jul 5, 2019
Efren David Peral-Villavicencio, 80 of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 5, 2019. Service Details. Service When: Sunday, July 7th, 2019 12:00pm Location: Gaskin Funeral Services Address: 14617 B West Lawyers Rd. MATTHEWS, NC 28104
Patricia Jeanne Nelson
Jul 5, 2019
Patricia Jeanne Nelson, 81 of Matthews, NC passed away on July 5, 2019. She is survived by her children, Sidney Nelson Jr., Brian Nelson, Ann-Marie Beckel and Richard Nelson. Along with six grandchildren, Kasidy Beckel, Hailey Beckel, Brock Nelson, Marina Nelson, Paige Nelson, and Monet Nelson. Service Details. Service times are pending.
Bernard Dale Hunt
Jun 30, 2019
Bernard Dale Hunt, 56 of Charlotte, NC passed away on June 30, 2019. Bernard Lived in Charlotte most of his life but has lived in Bessemer City, NC the last few years. Bernard was the son of the late Jimmy Lee Hunt and Barbara Jean Brayboy Hunt. He is survived by his 5 children, Michael Hunt, Jonathan (Johnny) Hunt, Jordan...
Clarence Edward Clark
Jun 21, 2019
Clarence E. Clark, 78 passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday June 21,2019. from prostate cancer. He was born April 14, 1941 in Edenton NC to Sudie Hines-Gallop and was raised by her and his stepfather James Gallop. Clarence joined the Army in 1963 and received an honorable discharge in 1969. He married...
Fanny Dolores Bunn
Jun 21, 2019
Dolores was born to Corina and Carlos in 1938 in Portoviejo, Ecuador. As a young girl she and her sister Celeste moved to Panama to live with their oldest sister Olga and her family. They both completed their educaton here and graduated from high school. As a young woman she met an American soldier named Larry Bunn from North Carolina....
Francis Kenji Kellen
Jun 17, 2019
Francis Kenji Kellen, 46, suddenly passed away at his home on June 17, 2019. Born on October 30, 1972 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Fujiko Kellen, Kenji moved to North Carolina as a child and had been a resident of Charlotte ever since. He was a graduate of South Mecklenburg High School. Kenji faced many challenges in his life,...
Betty Jane Dowdy
Jun 13, 2019
Mrs. Betty Jane Hyler Dowdy, 84 of Charlotte, NC was reunited with her sweetheart, sons, and countless loved ones when she entered Heaven's gates on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Betty was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Harry Baker Hyler and Pearline Morris Hyler. She was the beloved bride of Donald Ray Dowdy, and had celebrated over 55 years...
Gerard Donnell Wade
Jun 10, 2019
Gerard D. Wade, 19 of Charlotte, passed away on June 10, 2019 at Levine Children's Hospital after a lengthy illness. His family was by his side when he drifted off to be with the Lord. He was born October 13, 1999 in Baltimore, MD, the son of Jeff and LaNae (Hill) Wade. Gerard graduated from United Faith Christian Academy (UFCA)...
Calvin William Blount
Jun 7, 2019
Calvin William Blount, 82 passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. He is survived by his children, Teresa Hopkins (Max), and Michelle Pigg (Lee) and 3 grandchildren, Brittany Pigg, Allison Hopkins and Jacob Hopkins (Gina) Further information will be forthcoming. . . Service Details. Visitation When: Monday, June 10th, 2019 12:30pm - 2:00pm Location: Hopewell Baptist Church Address: 420 Hopewell...
Eleanor Jean Mullin Robins
Jun 7, 2019
Eleanor Jean Mullin Robins, 83 of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. She was a dedicated Mother and Grandmother. She also devoted her time to Mill Grove United Methodist Church for many years. Eleanor worked with G.E Capital (Lowes Home improvement) and enjoyed traveling to different places with her employees. She absolutly loved spending time at...
Angela Denise Cureton
May 30, 2019
The Cureton family is in the care of Gaskin Funeral Services. Service Details. Service When: Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 11:00am Location: Joy Christian Fellowship Address: 11516 Idlewild Rd. MATTHEWS, NC 28105 Interment Location: Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens Address: 1929 Beatties Ford Rd. CHARLOTTE, NC 28216
Bobby Gerald Coffey
May 29, 2019
Bobby Gerald Coffey, 90 of Matthews, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Price Coffey and their daughter, Judy Coffey Farthing. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Coffey Miller (Phil), two grandchildren, David Miller (Katy), Stephen Miller (Jordan) and four great grandchildren, Zeke, Ben, Jenna and Ava. Service Details....
Teresa Howie Runyan
May 23, 2019
Teresa Howie Runyan, 52 of Monroe, NC passed away on May 23, 2019. She is survived by her son, Michael Runyan, her parents, Kenneth and Judy Howie and boyfriend Richard. A full will be forthcoming. . . A graveside service will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens in Mint Hill, NC on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:00am Service Details....
Mavis Elizabeth Hancock
May 23, 2019
Mavis Elizabeth Hancock, 88 of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 23, 2019. She is survived by her children, Gail Triplett, Pastor Steve Triplett (Lessie), Kathy Lawrence (Steve), Monty Triplett, Kimberly Hancock Tomberlin (Toby), John Wayman Hancock (Barb), Elizabeth Stadler. Along with eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Service Details. Visitation When: Sunday, May 26th, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location:...
Judith Garris White
May 16, 2019
Judith Rae Garris White "Mrs. Judy" or "Nonnie" finished her race to be with Jesus on May 16, 2019. She was 76 years old and a Charlotte native. She graduated from South Mecklenburg high school and Kings College. "Mrs. Judy" moved to Indian Trail, NC in 1976 after marrying. She devoted her life to raising her daughters and grandchildren. She...
Daniel Aaron Gilbert
May 14, 2019
Daniel Aaron Gilbert, 41 of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 14, 2019. He is the son of Danny and Kathy Gilbert. He is also the brother of Derek Webb Gilbert and younger brother Dustin Terry Gilbert, both of Charlotte, NC. Daniel was self employed as a painter which was his passion. Family and Friends will remember him having the...
James Roger "Jim" Firkins
May 12, 2019
James Roger Firkins, 68, of Dallas, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 12, 2019. He was born on December 9, 1950, in Edmonton, Kentucky "Jim" was a veteran of the USMC and a loving husband and father. He Is survived by his wife Barbara of 47 years; two sons, James of Virginia Beach, Virginia...
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