Obituaries

Helen P. Cray

Helen P. Cray

Feb 11, 2018

Helen P. Cray, 90, of Charlotte, joined her Maker in heaven February 11, 2018. Welcoming her there are her parents, John and Gertrude Petrie; her brother, John; husband, James F. Cray; and son, Kevin John Cray. Helen was born July 4, 1927, in Midland, NJ, where she also graduated from local schools. She was a graduate of Barbizon School of...

Delton  Hunt

Delton Hunt

Feb 7, 2018

Delton Hunt, 74, of Mint Hill, NC passed away February 7, 2018. Delton was born May 9, 1943, in Lumberton, NC. He was the son of the late Luke and Callie Hunt. He is preceded in death by a sister and seven brothers. For approximately 32 years, he and his wife, Louise (Blondie), owned and operated their own floor covering...

Lee Earl Gillam

Lee Earl Gillam

Feb 5, 2018

Lee Gillam passed away on Monday February 5th 2018 @ 12;31am at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta Ga. He was the beloved son of the late Leroy Gillam and survived by his loving mother,Rose Elvia Munoz G Starnes. He is survived by his 2 brothers Barton Erwin, & Kevin Alan Gillam. and also Nephews and nieces from NC and Texas....

Ray  Allen

Ray Allen

Jan 31, 2018

Frederick Ray Allen, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Ray Allen was born in Madisonville, Tennessee to Arthur Allen and Tallie Davis Allen. He has a twin sister, Alice Willis (Walter) and an older brother Art (deceased). On November 21, 1959, he married Reba Janelle Willis. He has four sons Michael (Cyndi), Scott (Ana), Keith (Molly) and Mark (Samira)....

Dennis A. Williams

Dennis A. Williams

Jan 27, 2018

Dennis Autry Williams, 63, of Indian Trail, North Carolina went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, January 27, 2018. Dennis was born on April 27, 1954, to Thomas Autry Williams and the late Ethel Hairr Williams. He grew up in Dunn, North Carolina and graduated from Midway High School where he lettered in many sports including football,...

Mamie Louise Garnett

Mamie Louise Garnett

Jan 25, 2018

Mamie Louise Garnett, 95, of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born August 25, 1922, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was the daughter of the late Bruce Lee Luttrell and Clara Beatrice Carmen Luttrell. Mrs. Garnett was former thirty year member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Knoxville. Her immediate family...

Gary Robert Hodge

Gary Robert Hodge

Jan 25, 2018

Gary Robert Hodge age 58, died on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the Oaks Huntersville. He was born August 20, 1959 to George Hodge Jr. and Katherine Hodge. He is survived by his parents, A son Geoffrey Hodge, and sister Pamela Ann Hodge. Gary started his career as a truck driver for Hickman Brothers trucking and eventually worked for the...

Jerry Thomas Bullard

Jerry Thomas Bullard

Jan 25, 2018

Jerry Thomas Bullard, 80 passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 at home. Celebration of life services will be held at 2:30 pm Sunday January 28, 2018 at Wilson Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Rob Mariucci and Reverend John Harrill officiating. Jerry is survived by his children Dane Thomas Bullard and wife April, Jeriann Cochrane and her husband Chris, three grandchildren,...

Mary Louise "Lou" Kelbaugh

Mary Louise "Lou" Kelbaugh

Jan 19, 2018

Mary Louise "Lou" Harbison Kelbaugh, 86, of Charlotte passed away peacefully on January 19, 2018, at Legacy Heights Senior Living Community after a long decline due to dementia. She was a wonderful wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend. Lou was born on January 7, 1932 in Shelby, NC to the late Dr. John William and Flora Elizabeth (Clarke) Harbison....

Bruce B. Neffke

Bruce B. Neffke

Jan 12, 2018

Bruce Baldwin Neffke, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Friday morning, January 12, 2018. His immediate family includes his wife, Jill; their daughters, Morgan Dameron and Kristina LoCastro; his sister, Jan Neffke; and their grandchildren, Salem, Eowyn, Holly, Mario, and Vincent. Additional biographical information will be forthcoming... - Visitation Details

Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 11:00am - 11:45am,...

Miriam Gabriela Prestia

Miriam Gabriela Prestia

Jan 7, 2018

Miriam Gabriela Prestia of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away on January 7, 2018. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on July 16, 1958. Miriam immigrated to the United States at the age of 5 with her family, where they lived in New Jersey. In 1999, she moved to Charlotte to be close to her niece and nephew. Miriam...

Sadie Rae Breneman

Sadie Rae Breneman

Jan 4, 2018

Sadie Edwards Breneman, 80, of Charlotte, died on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Little Flower Assisted Living. Mrs. Breneman was born on May 6, 1937, in Cerro Gordo, N.C., to the late Daniel E. Edwards and Nettie Strickland Edwards. In 1957, she married James C. Breneman and they celebrated 41 years of marriage. Sharing fellowship and hospitality was a hallmark...

Martha Lynn "Marty" Hovis

Martha Lynn "Marty" Hovis

Jan 3, 2018

Mrs. Martha, "Marty", Lynn Hovis, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away January 3, 2018. Marty was born May 7, 1932, in Haywood County, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eva Mauney of Canton, North Carolina. Mrs. Hovis was a loving mother and dedicated wife who enjoyed a life of family and friends. Music, cooking,...

Andy  Gazak

Andy Gazak

Dec 31, 2017

Andrew Joseph Gazak, III (Andy) was born in Philadelphia on February 25, 1952 and raised in Woodbury, New Jersey. Andy went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Dixie Marchman Gazak, and two wonderful children, Tara Gazak and Kyle Gazak. He was preceded in death...

Buddy  Gaston

Buddy Gaston

Dec 31, 2017

"And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men". So Buddy did, and he became a living example of faith in action. William "Buddy" Clinton Gaston, the son of the late Harrison Gaston and Opal Parks Gaston, was born December 11, 1934, in College Park, Georgia. Surrounded by his loving family, he fittingly was...

Isabel  Thier

Isabel Thier

Dec 15, 2017

Isabel Thier, 85, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 15, 2017. She was born in New York City and was the daughter of the late John and Millicent Plaza. Her immediate family includes two children, Jonathan Thier and his wife, Carolyn, and Stephine Williams and her husband, Bobby, Jr; six grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer,...

Mary Alice Robinson

Mary Alice Robinson

Dec 12, 2017

Mary Alice Robinson, 93, of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. She was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fink. Her immediate family includes two sons, Steve Robinson and Michael Robinson; her brother, Alan Fink; and her grandson, Adam Robinson. - Service InformationTuesday, December 19th, 2017 3:00pm,...

Freida W. Caldwell

Freida W. Caldwell

Dec 9, 2017

Elfreida Wilson Caldwell, 83, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 11, 1934, to her late parents Banks and Nora Wilson of Indian Land, SC. She is predeceased by her husband Morris Caldwell and son Jeff Caldwell. Freida was the youngest of four children. In 2009 Freida lost all her siblings within...

Samie Laney Thomas

Samie Laney Thomas

Dec 5, 2017

Samie Laney Thomas, 85, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thomas. Born in Lancaster County, SC, her immediate family includes two sons, Larry Thomas and his wife, Debbie, and Terry Thomas and his wife, Kandice; grandchildren, Neal Thomas, Amy Purser, Joshua Thomas, and Marah Bolstad;...

Robert Alan Murphy

Robert Alan Murphy

Nov 30, 2017

Robert Alan Murphy, 96, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Thursday, November 30th in Monroe, NC. Born February 28, 1921 in Pittsburgh PA, he lived a life that honored the Lord. From 1942-1945, he faithfully served his country in World War II as a member of the Navy. Bob attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and worked for...

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