Obituaries

Sharon Lee Robinson

Sharon Lee Robinson

Feb 14, 2017

Sharon Lee Robinson, third eldest of eight . Daughter of Marie Sullivan Twitty and Robert Twitty Sr was born December 31, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior in her late 20s and her Christian journey began at St. Philip's Baptist Church in Staten Island NY. There she served faithfully in the...

H. Harlan Milstead

H. Harlan Milstead

Jan 31, 2017

Howard Harlan Milstead, 78, of Harrisburg, NC, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed into eternal life on January 31st, 2017. His family was by his side when he passed at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Dad fought declining health valiantly for several years. "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the...

Doc  Smith

Doc Smith

Jan 28, 2017

Steffen Wesley (Doc) Smith, Sr., 77, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away Saturday evening, January 28, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sue; their children, Steffen W. Smith, Jr., and his wife, Jackie; and Kimberly Smith Graham and her husband, Russ; and his brother Joel William Smith and his wife, Debbie. He is the...

John Harold Benner

John Harold Benner

Jan 25, 2017

John Harold Benner, 78, of Lancaster, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. John was born October 13, 1938, in Hazelton, PA, the son of the late Harold Benner and Isabelle Stepanik. His immediate family includes his wife, Judy Doolittle Benner ; two sons, Eric and Mark Benner; one grandchild. - Visitation Details

Saturday, January 28th,...

David "Bud" Wilson

David "Bud" Wilson

Jan 24, 2017

David Loyd "Bud" Wilson, 71, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 24, 2017. A native of Mecklenburg County, Bud was a devoted husband, loving family man, and proud pawpaw. Bud loved the Lord with all his heart and was faithful to support his church, Central Church of God. When not spending time with family, he loved...

David Ellis Collier

David Ellis Collier

Jan 22, 2017

David Ellis Collier, 70, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017. David was born January 10, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Edward E. and Ruby Jo Collier. His immediate family includes two sons, Jeffrey and Todd Collier of Anderson, South Carolina; his brother, Jimmy Collier; and five grandchildren. - Visitation Details

Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 2:30pm - 3:00pm, Historic Matthews...

Vic  Agriesti

Vic Agriesti

Jan 20, 2017

Charles Victor "Vic" Agriesti, 61, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. Vic was born December 13, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. After an early career in the restaurant business, Vic moved on to the repairing of cars and finally to shipping line container repairs. Always having an affinity for computers, as well as managing a team...

Dortha Brewer Bennett

Dortha Brewer Bennett

Jan 13, 2017

Dortha Margaret Brewer Bennett, 93, of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. She was born in Marion, Ohio, April 26, 1923; the daughter of the late Charles Brewer and Margaret Clunk Brewer. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Myron Leon Bennett, who passed away December 26, 2000. Mrs. Bennett's immediate family includes her daughters,...

Marie Catherine Reddecliff

Marie Catherine Reddecliff

Jan 12, 2017

Marie Catherine Reddecliff, 72, of Indian Trail, passed into the Lord's care and received her heavenly reward Thursday, January 12, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnie Hamm and Flora Amburgey Hamm; two brothers, Gene Hamm and Charles Leon Hamm; and two sisters, Betty June Hamm Carpenter and Jolene Hamm Bentley. Marie loved the Lord and her...

Renee Lynn Colvin

Renee Lynn Colvin

Jan 9, 2017

Renee Lynn Colvin, 45, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 9, 2017. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia and was the daughter of Denzil Grover Roberts and Nola Ruth Patterson. Renee was a U.S. Navy veteran and had been an accountant in the real estate industry. She and her husband Patrick were members...

Deborah Jean Griffin

Deborah Jean Griffin

Jan 5, 2017

Deborah Jean Griffin, 60, of Matthews, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 5, 2017. Her immediate family includes her children, Timothy Kelly Kainer of Pikeville, KY, Brian Thomas Griffin(Aleisha) of Matthews, Taylor Ann Marie Griffin of Rockingham, NC, and Mary Elizabeth Griffin of Matthews; her step-sister, Donie Sims(Chip); three grandchildren, Brinna Kainer, Anthony Kainer,and Makayla Kainer;...

Kenny  Huntley

Kenny Huntley

Jan 5, 2017

Kenneth (Kenny) Wayne Huntley, 56, of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. Kenny was born in Charlotte and is the son of Franklin Wayne Huntley and Louise Wiles. In addition to his parents, his immediate family includes his daughter, Alecia; two brothers, Darryl Huntley and Richard Huntley; two grandchildren, Trinity and Skyler; and his nephew, Christian Huntley....

Roddey Caldwell Brown

Roddey Caldwell Brown

Dec 29, 2016

Roddey Caldwell Brown, a Charlotte native and longtime employee of Lance Inc., died December 29 at Southminster Hospice at the age of 84. He is survived by Caroline, his loving wife of 62 years, their son Keith (Connie), daughters Julie (Frank) and Robin, grandchildren Justin and Brooke Pollock, and great grandchildren, Abigail and Franklin Pollock, and a brother Harry of...

Mary Virginia "Ginny" Doss

Mary Virginia "Ginny" Doss

Dec 26, 2016

Mary Virginia "Ginny" Doss, 92, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016. Ginny was born in Roanoke, Virginia, November 20, 1924, the daughter of the late James Albert Mullins and Mary Lydia Rakes Mullins. She had been a loan officer in banking during her career years. Ginny's immediate family includes her son, Dr. James Doss, of Independence, Virginia. -...

Norman R. Nowlan

Norman R. Nowlan

Dec 26, 2016

Norman R. Nowlan, 63, of Indian Trail, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. A native of Charlotte, he is the son of the late Raymond Joseph Nowlan and Ruth Nelson Nowlan. Mr. Nowlan will be remembered for his many years of service as a clerk before retiring from the US Postal Service. His immediate family, in addition to his mother,...

Matthew Quinn Hedrick

Matthew Quinn Hedrick

Dec 20, 2016

Matthew Quinn Hedrick, 29, of Concord NC, died Tuesday December 20th, 2016, after fighting a courageous five year battle with Epilepsy. He was born on December 25th, 1986, in San Jose, California to Andy & Marie Hedrick. The family moved to Charlotte NC when he was 2 ½ years old. Many of his friends will remember him from Rama Road...

Leroy  Burgin

Leroy Burgin

Dec 19, 2016

Leroy Burgin, 89, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. He is preceded in death by his son, Blake Burgin, and his sister, Pauline Hawkins. Leroy proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He will be remembered as owner of Burgin's Home Appliance. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Burgin; children,...

Gene  Evans

Gene Evans

Dec 12, 2016

George Eugene "Gene" Evans, 82, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. Born in Gaston County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late George Washington Evans and Daisy Mae Summey Evans. His immediate family includes his children, Debbie Evans, Karen Sue Brown, Connie Ann Miles, Donald E. Evans, George Ronald Evans, and Tammy E. Evans; nine grandchildren...

Lindsay Joy Schuyler

Lindsay Joy Schuyler

Dec 2, 2016

Lindsay Joy Schuyler, 34, of Charlotte, passed away December 2, 2016. She was a graduate of Myer's Park High School and Campbell University, and was employed with Mattress Firm. She was a vibrant, happy, outgoing soul who loved to share laughter and music with her many friends and family. Lindsay was a friend to everyone she met, and many dear...

Jerry Lee Auten

Jerry Lee Auten

Nov 28, 2016

Jerry Lee Auten, 75, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016. Jerry was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Oscar Wilson Auten and Loma Todd Auten. His immediate family includes his wife, Betty Chapman Auten; his children, Melinda G. Bradley and her husband, Mike, and Jeff Auten and his...

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