Obituaries

Brenda Helms Petrea

Brenda Helms Petrea

Sep 6, 2017

Brenda Helms Petrea, 71, of Indian Trail, went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, September 6, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Hubert Helms and Bessie Lee Dennis Helms, and her grandson, Connor Tharp. Her immediate family includes her husband, Paul Petrea; three children, Jackie Petrea Foulks and her husband, Randy, Pennie Petrea Philemon...

Jackie  Little

Jackie Little

Sep 6, 2017

Jacqueline (Jackie) Sherry Little, 75, of Charlotte, passed peacefully at home Wednesday, September 6, 2017. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Jason Armstrong, and great grandson, Austin Saine. Jackie was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 30, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Thomas Reid Tate and Wilma Sherry Rhyne Tate. Mrs. Little is survived by...

Hallie Snipes Jenkins

Hallie Snipes Jenkins

Sep 4, 2017

Hallie Lura Jenkins, 77, of Marshville, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Monday morning, September 4, 2017. She was surrounded by family at her home, as she departed this life to enter the presence of the Lord. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joel Malcom Jenkins, and her parents, Claude William...

Larry Allen St. John  Sr.

Larry Allen St. John Sr.

Sep 4, 2017

Larry Allen St. John, Sr., 76, of Matthews, NC, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 4, 2017. He battled Parkinson's disease since 2009 and also battled bone cancer for the past year. He never complained about either affliction, choosing instead to fight against these diseases while remaining firm in his faith to God. Larry...

Misty Renee Billotto

Misty Renee Billotto

Sep 1, 2017

Misty Renee Overcash Billotto, 40, of Mt Gilead, NC was called Home by our Lord on Friday September 1, 2017. Misty was born January 30, 1977 in Monroe, NC. She was a very loving daughter, granddaughter, mother & grandmother with a heart of gold & gave her all to be there for others. She started as a small child with...

J.C.  Fox

J.C. Fox

Sep 1, 2017

James Clifford (J.C.) Fox, 80, passed away in his home on September 1, 2017 in Monroe, North Carolina surrounded by his family. He was born in Morganton, North Carolina to Jacob Fox and Mary Harris Fox on August 9, 1937. J.C. never met a stranger and always smiled. He cherished spending time with his family and friends, numerous years coaching...

Todd  Burnette

Todd Burnette

Aug 27, 2017

Todd Burnette, 49, 0f Charlotte, died August 27, 2017, as a result of a motorcycle accident. His passion was his Harley Davidson and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Vicky Pritchard and step-father Danny Pritchard; father Rickie Burnette and step-mother Sandy Burnette; his loving girlfriend of 30 years, Dawn Rochester and fur baby, Peanut;...

Marieanne  Crossman

Marieanne Crossman

Aug 15, 2017

Marieanne was born on December 16, 1927, in Clifton, NJ one year after her parents, Werner and Marie von Bergen, emigrated from Switzerland. In 1949, after graduating with a BS in Home Economics from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio she began working and taking classes at Providence Bible Institute (RI). It was there she met and married Ted Crossman...

Lloyd Alfred Kanipe  Jr.

Lloyd Alfred Kanipe Jr.

Aug 14, 2017

Lloyd Alfred Kanipe, Jr. passed away August 14, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd A. Kanipe, Sr. and Helen Faires Kanipe; along with his brother, Wayne Kanipe. Lloyd, a native of Charlotte, graduated from West Mecklenburg High School in 1965. Pursuing a football scholarship, he played for Elon College where he graduated with a teaching degree....

Rodrick Parks "Rod" Mullis

Rodrick Parks "Rod" Mullis

Aug 11, 2017

Rodrick (Rod) Parks Mullis, 62, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Friday evening, August 11, 2017. Rod was born August 31, 1954, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and is the son of Roy Parks Mullis and Shirley Simpson Smith. Rod grew up in Mooresville and graduated from South Iredell High School in 1973. Following high...

Ruby  Scott

Ruby Scott

Aug 9, 2017

Ruby Scott of Crestview, Florida left for her heavenly home August 8, 2017. The family will have a private Memorial Sunday, August 13th in Matthews, NC. Mrs. Scott was born October 6, 1941 in Orlando, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Marie Read. Mrs. Scott and her late husband, Keith K. Scott raised their three children...

Walter Swanson Williams

Walter Swanson Williams

Aug 5, 2017

Walter Swanson Williams, 91, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, August 5, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Faye Furr Williams, who he married in 1970. Walter was born May 2, 1926, in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Following high school, he served in the U. S. Army during World War...

Claire St. Laurent

Claire St. Laurent

Aug 5, 2017

Marie Claire St. Laurent Claire was born on May 8th, 1930 to Lillian Z. Brodeur and Ernest N. Brodeur in Fall River, MA. She was the sister of Norman Brodeur, Lillian Brodeur and Paul Brodeur. A graduate of Jesus Mary Academy in Fall River, Claire continued her education in art, becoming a fine artist in the mediums of oils and...

Michael Thomas James

Michael Thomas James

Aug 4, 2017

Michael Thomas James, 45, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, unexpectedly passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. Michael was born August 12, 1971, in Wooster, Ohio, and is the son of Thomas F. James and Connie Moser James. His immediate family, in addition to his parents, includes the love of his life, Haley Newton; his son, Anthony Michael James; a brother,...

Lawanna Blakely Stricklen

Lawanna Blakely Stricklen

Jul 30, 2017

Lawanna Blakely Stricklen, 83, went to be with the Lord early Sunday, July 30, 2017. She was born September 11, 1933, in Charlotte, NC, and was the daughter of the late Arthur Blakely and Daisy Godfrey Blakely. She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Robert W. Stricken, Sr. Lawanna graduated from Central High School in Charlotte...

Essie Hoyle Thomas

Essie Hoyle Thomas

Jul 29, 2017

Essie Hoyle Thomas, 89, passed away Saturday evening, July 29, 2017. Essie was born November 12, 1927, in Lexington, North Carolina, was was the daughter of the late A. P. Hoyle and Bessie Coble Hoyle. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Thomas, Jr. They were married 55 years. For 34 years, she sold antiques along with...

Ronald J. "Ron" Henkel

Ronald J. "Ron" Henkel

Jul 28, 2017

Ronald J "Ron" Henkel, 74, entered into eternity with Jesus early on Friday morning, July 28, 2017. Ron was born in St Louis MO, the only son of Alphonse Henkel and Stella Furrer Schardan. Ron's immediate family includes his wife, Ruth, and daughters Jennifer Henkel Briede (husband Rob and children Benjamin, Eli and Isabella) and Amanda Henkel Harner (husband Matt...

Patsy Nelson Norment

Patsy Nelson Norment

Jul 27, 2017

Patsy Nelson Norment, 80, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Richard Norment, Sr. Her immediate family includes her granddaughter, Tiffany Tucker; two children, Walter R. Norment, Jr. , and Deborah Norment; a grandson, Walt Norment. Additional biographical information will be forthcoming... - Service Information Monday, July 31st, 2017 11:00am, Evergreen Cemetery...

Judy Vander Ploeg

Judy Vander Ploeg

Jul 23, 2017

Judy Mayo Vander Ploeg, 63, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday evening, July 23, 2017. Judy was born in Tampa Florida to Gladys and Buddy Mayo in 1953. She attended elementary, middle, and high school in Tampa, FL where she graduated in 1971. She then travelled to Jackson, MS to attend...

Barbara Colleen Baucom

Barbara Colleen Baucom

Jul 20, 2017

Barbara Colleen Baucom, 66, of Monroe, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening, July 20, 2017. A Union County native, her immediate family includes two children, Melissa Rape and her husband, Stephen, and Dennis Wayne Baucom; two brothers, Homer H. Cox, Jr. and Richard Cox; her sister, Katherine Aldridge; seven grandchildren, Whitney Bolick, Shyann Baucom, Devin Baucom, Bayleigh Rape,...

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