Obituaries

Leslie H. Hayes

Leslie H. Hayes

Feb 15, 2015

Leslie Hovis Hayes of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 15, 2015 after a 5 1/2 year battle with cancer. Born in Charlotte, NC on January 22, 1958, Leslie had a real passion for family and friends, enjoyed cooking, traveling the world, and experiencing life to its fullest. She was a truly great person and will be deeply missed by...

David W. Hefferon

David W. Hefferon

Feb 12, 2015

David William Hefferon, 85, of Monroe but formerly of Charlotte, died February 12, 2015. He was born August 7, 1929, in Holyoke, MA. During the Korean Conflict he served as an officer in the U.S .Army. David enjoyed a forty year career as a commercial pilot. He was known for his quick wit and twinkle in his eye. Survivors include...

Vernon  Lankford

Vernon Lankford

Feb 5, 2015

Vernon Lankford, 83, of Stanfield, went to be with the Lord February 5, 2015. His immediate family includes his daughter, Robin Lankford Tucker; his brother, Cornelius Lankford; and his sister, Faye Taylor. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SFBC Building Fund, PO Box 25734, Charlotte, NC 28229. - Visitation Details

Monday, February 9th, 2015 11:00am - 11:45am, Sharon...

Rob  McGinn

Rob McGinn

Feb 5, 2015

Robert "Rob" James McGinn III, 66, of Charlotte, NC passed away on the evening of February 5, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte. Rob was born on September 9, 1948 in Hendersonville, NC to Robert James McGinn Jr. and Louise Beck McGinn. He grew up in the historic Erlanger Mill Village in Lexington, NC, was...

Dorethea  Shackelford

Dorethea Shackelford

Feb 4, 2015

Dorethea "MawMaw" Ott Shackelford, 85, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville with family by her side. Dorethea was born January 11th, 1930, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Wiliam "Bill" and Pearl Ott. She was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church on Tuskaseegee Road in Charlotte. Dorethea...

Jeff  Caldwell

Jeff Caldwell

Feb 2, 2015

Jeffrey Morris " Jeff " Caldwell, 52, of Charlotte, passed away February 2, 2015 while in the care of Levine & Dickson Hospice House Southminster. He was born April 3, 1962 in Mecklenburg County and is preceded in death by his father, Morris Caldwell. Survivors include his wife, Daphne; his mother, Freida Caldwell; sister, Carol Jamison and her husband, Gary;...

Timothy W. Sneed

Timothy W. Sneed

Jan 24, 2015

Timothy William "Sneedo" Sneed, 36, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday January 24, 2015. His immediate family includes his daughter, Amelia, his father Robert D. Sneed of York, SC, and his mother Pam McCall, and sister Jamie Sneed, both of Stanfield, NC Timmy was the grandson of the late Maydean and James McCall. Timmy worked hard at being a good...

Nell M. Petersen

Nell M. Petersen

Jan 23, 2015

Nell McGinty Petersen, 105, died in Charlotte on January 23, 2015. She had the distinction of being the eldest member of Sharon Presbyterian Church. Nell was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 27, 1909, the daughter of the late Luther McGinty and Maude Jackson McGinty, She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl A. Petersen and her...

Leighton M. Lovette

Leighton M. Lovette

Jan 20, 2015

Leighton Mitchell Lovette, 76, of Matthews, passed away January 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Kim Goff and her husband, Richard, and Leigh Poplin and her husband, David; a sister, Neil Lane; four grandchildren, Katelyn Goff, Lindsey Goff, Addison Poplin, and Adam Poplin. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to Hospice of Union County...

Willie M. Kenley

Willie M. Kenley

Jan 1, 2015

Willie Moore Kenley, 101, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord January 1, 2015. Prior to her death, she was the oldest living member of Ebenezer A.R.P.Church. She made Ebenezer her church home for over 85 years. Her immediate family includes her children, Craig Murray Kenley, Jr., Forrest O. Kenley and his wife, Anne, and Williard E. Kenley and...

Bud  Earl  Jr.

Bud Earl Jr.

Jan 1, 2015

Glenn John Earl, Jr, affectionately known as "Bud" was born October 21, 1959 in Salem, Ohio. Son of Glenn J Earl, Sr. and Carol Earl. He was preceded in death by his, father Glenn Sr, both his maternal grandparents, Carl and Vida Kelm, paternal grandparents, Louis and Rachel Earl, and a half brother Jack. A 1978 graduate of Leetonia High...

Wilmer Eugene "Hap" Hansen

Wilmer Eugene "Hap" Hansen

Dec 28, 2014

Wilmer E. Hansen "Hap", a resident of Plantation Estates in Matthews, NC, passed away in his apartment on December 28, 2014, with loving family members at his side. Hap, whose wife Ruth passed away in 2013, is survived by his daughter, Karen H. Schulze residing in Philadelphia, PA with her life partner Marshall Asnen; his son Kent A. Hansen residing...

Bernice D. Rowell

Bernice D. Rowell

Dec 20, 2014

Bernice Rowell of Indian Trail, NC passed away on December 20, 2014. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 25, 1925, she was the daughter of Harold H. (Pappy) Day and Alice C. Day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband C. Wayne Rowell. She worked as a bookkeeper and office manager with her dad...

Bob J. Maccubbin  Sr.

Bob J. Maccubbin Sr.

Dec 20, 2014

Robert J. Maccubbin, Sr, passed away December 20th surrounded by those who loved him dearly. We have lost a true gentleman, husband, Father, Grandfather and friend. He will be truly missed. Bob was born June 25, 1930 in Westfield, NJ to Harold and Frances Maccubbin. He spent his youth on Long Island and later attended Washington and Lee University where...

Ethelle C. Roberts

Ethelle C. Roberts

Dec 13, 2014

Ethelle Coln Roberts left this life to be with the Lord on December 13, 2014. Ethelle was born in Hoffman, and was a long resident of Rockingham. She was the wife of the late James H. Roberts, and they both were members of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was a strong and dedicated mother and homemaker. She is survived by...

Bruce E. Dial

Bruce E. Dial

Dec 12, 2014

Bruce Edmond Dial, 63, of Pineville, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, December 12, 2014. Bruce was born April 6, 1951, in Williamson County, Illinois. he was the son of the late William Hollis Dial and Ruth Naydean Harris Dial. His immediate family includes his wife, Linda Bailey Dial; his son, David Bruce...

Isabelle Eleanor Gentile

Isabelle Eleanor Gentile

Dec 2, 2014

Isabelle Eleanor Gentile, 73, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, was escorted into her Eternal Home, December 2, 2014. She was born March 19,1941 in Manhattan, New York, and was the daughter of the late Fred Tompkinson and Hilda Morehouse Tompkinson. Her immediate family includes her husband, Michael A. Gentile; her daughters, Theresa L. Avallone and Donna Maria Cohen; her brother, Charles...

Heather Lynne Tyler

Heather Lynne Tyler

Nov 30, 2014

Heather Lynne Tyler, 35, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2014. She was born December 29, 1978 in Rock Island County, Illinois, and was the daughter of Darrell Tyler and Julia Kay Davis Tyler. Her immediate family, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Amy Tate and Karrie Adams; her paternal...

Karen Jean Tripp

Karen Jean Tripp

Nov 30, 2014

Karen Jean King Tripp, 72, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Karen's immediate family includes her husband of 55 years, Ray; three3 daughters-Tori and husband Jeff Jenkins of Indian Trail, Julie Thompson of Charlotte, Kelly Schrader of Rockwell. Karen and Ray were blessed with eight grandchildren and...

Jim  Black

Jim Black

Nov 26, 2014

James Glenn "Jim" Black, 77, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, November 26, 2014. His immediate family includes his wife, Louise Black; two children, Michael Black and Janice Conrad and her husband, Darren; his brother, Charles Black and wife, Jean; his sister, Pat Black; and two grandchildren, Fate Black and Stephen Black. - Visitation...

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