Obituaries

Elizabeth Mary Markis

Elizabeth Mary Markis

May 5, 2014

Elizabeth Mary Markis, 92, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away May 5, 2014. She was born September 20, 1921, in Alton, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late Philip Frohlich and Rose Galavner Frohlich. Her immediate family includes her children, Lynne Malec, Carol Markis, Philip Markis, and Diane Markis; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. - Visitation Details

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Milly S. Martin

Milly S. Martin

May 2, 2014

Milly Lorraine Martin, 79, of Charlotte, passed away on May 2, 2014. She was born and raised in Queens, New York, where she met and married Joe, the love of her life. Milly is preceded in death by grandson Bradley Martin. After moving to Charlotte in 1976, she became an active member in Sharon United Methodist Church and New Neighbors...

Rob  Hughlet,  II

Rob Hughlet, II

May 1, 2014

Rob Hughlet, of Charlotte, age 41, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, very unexpectedly, on May 1, 2014. He was the son of Robert E. "Eddie" Hughlet and the late Jane Bowles Hughlet. Rob was self-employed as a commercial and residential general contractor, most recently as the owner of Encore American Construction. His creativity was evident...

Lynda Dobbs Montgomery

Lynda Dobbs Montgomery

Apr 27, 2014

Lynda Dobbs Montgomery, 63, of Charlotte, NC, went to be with her family and her Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2014, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce Crabtree Dobbs and Robert Lee Dobbs, Sr. and her brother, Robert Lee Dobbs, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Montgomery Kent, and her husband...

Tommy  McAlister

Tommy McAlister

Apr 27, 2014

Tommy Walker McAlister,Sr., 80, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord April 27, 2014. A native of Mecklenburg County, He was a 1953 graduate of East Mecklenburg High School. Following 40 years of service, Tommy retired as a Grounds Supervisor with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. He was a life-long member of Ebenezer ARP Church where he served as a...

Ken  Jones

Ken Jones

Apr 26, 2014

Kenneth Ray Jones went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 26th, 2014. He was born in Charlotte, NC on March 24th, 1965. Ken graduated from UNCC with an Engineering Degree and worked for Piedmont Natural Gas for 24 years. Ken was a man of strong faith in God, with a passion for helping others and a heart for...

Jesse  Foard

Jesse Foard

Apr 24, 2014

Renzy George "Jesse" Foard, 89, formerly of Charlotte, passed away April 24, 2014. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dean Foard, and most recently his present wife, Dale Foard. Jesse was a native of Mecklenburg County, and after 30 years of service, he retired from the Charlotte Fire Dept. During WWII, Jesse served in the Pacific Theater...

Harry E. Skiles

Harry E. Skiles

Apr 18, 2014

Harry Elliott Skiles,III, 70, of Fort Mill, went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 18, 2014. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Lynn Skiles. Harry was an awesome husband and devoted follower of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a quiet and thoughtful man who truly loved his family. He will be...

Keaton A. "Keith" Rogers

Keaton A. "Keith" Rogers

Apr 17, 2014

Keaton A. Rogers also known as "Pop," and/or "Keat" went home to be with the Lord April 17, 2014 (Holy Thursday). He is preceded in death by his mother and father (Georgia Mae and Wilbert), his brother Lawrence, his wife (Kathy) and nephew Andrew. He is survived by his children Marie, Michelle, Leah, Katrina, Kesha, Keith, Porsha, and Jayvoni, his...

Lu D. Schulz

Lu D. Schulz

Apr 15, 2014

Lu D Schulz died on April 15th, 2014. She was the daughter of Eudora Dorow Kotke and Clifford Dorow. She is preceded in death by her husband, Erv Schulz and her sister, Joy Heath. Lu was a generous person whose husband, daughters, family and friends were of foremost importance in her life. Lu's immediate family include daughter's Sandy (Dave), Sue...

Margie M. Helms

Margie M. Helms

Apr 14, 2014

Margie Helms, 83, of Charlotte, departed this world April 14, 2014. Margie was born and raised in Mecklenburg County. In 2001, after 30 years of service, she retired from the Frito-Lay Company. During retirement, she loved to travel and be with her family. She always looked forward to the holidays to spend time with them. Margie never met a stranger...

Dale P. Foard

Dale P. Foard

Apr 8, 2014

Delcenia Payseur "Dale" Foard, 85, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully April 8, 2014, with her devoted husband and family by her side. Dale was a generous and loving individual. The most important things in life to her included the simplicity of working in the yard beside her husband to looking forward to visits from family at their mountain home...

Jack R. Penick  Sr.

Jack R. Penick Sr.

Apr 6, 2014

John Raymond "Jack" Penick, 91, of Charlotte died Sunday, April 6, 2014. Loved by family and friends, Jack was affectionately known as the "candy man" of fund raising for school projects. Jack served as a Navy Corpsman attached to the 4th Marine Division in the Pacific theater during WW II. He was awarded purple hearts for wounds received on Saipan...

Bill R. Wallace

Bill R. Wallace

Apr 4, 2014

William Raymond Wallace, 60, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord April 4, 2014. His loving daughter, Cindy, was at his side. Bill was born in Haywood County, Tennessee, June 23, 1953. He was the son of the late Troy William Wallace and Joyce Ann Adams Wallace. His immediate family, in addition to his daughter, Cindy Wallace, includes two...

Eleanora  Hunt

Eleanora Hunt

Apr 4, 2014

Eleanora "Nora" Hunt, 86 of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully in the early morning on April 4, 2014. Born to Love and Marie Jones on January 7, 1928 in Trenton, NJ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Hunt; three sons Harry "BO" Hunt, Victor Hunt, and Jeffrey Hunt. She is also preceded in death by her...

Lloyd E. Church

Lloyd E. Church

Apr 4, 2014

Lloyd Edward Church arrived in Heaven April 3, 2014. He was born in Memphis, TN, August 30, 1921, and moved to Charlotte in 1997. He is survived by his two children, Tom (Peggy) Church and Trudy (Richard) Griffin. During WW II, he served as a radio operator in the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Church was active in...

Bill  Wiley  Jr.

Bill Wiley Jr.

Mar 29, 2014

William Vernon Wiley, Jr., 98, of Charlotte, died Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Lake Park Nursing Center in Indian Trail. Bill was born July 13, 1915, in Concord, NC, to the late William Vernon Wiley, Sr. and Anne Price Wiley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by and infant sister, Mildred; his son, William Vernon Wiley,...

Gary E. Reader

Gary E. Reader

Mar 27, 2014

Gary Edmond Reader, 51, of Matthews, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014. Gary was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and was the owner of Compass Development Group in Matthews. His immediate family includes his wife, Michele Reader; his mother, Ming Reader; their daughters, Rachel, Amy, and Lydia Reader; his sisters, Ling Fleckenstein and Deborah Collum. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Bob  Fest

Bob Fest

Mar 23, 2014

Robert Charles "Bob" Fest, 75, of Stallings, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 23, 2014. Born February 17, 1939, in Buffalo, NY, Bob was the son of the late Charles Lewis Fist and Mary P. Fest. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald N. Fest, his Aunt Carol Plank, and Samantha the Bloodhound. After graduating from...

Wilmer  McGee

Wilmer McGee

Mar 15, 2014

Mr.Wilmer McGee, 82, formerly of Brevard, NC, passed away in Charlotte March 15, 2014. Born in Transylvania County, NC, he is preceded in death by his parents, the late Henry Milton McGee and Gertie Louise Lance McGee, and his son, the late Michael (Mike) Keith McGee. Immediate family members includes his wife, Frances McGee, of Charlotte; daughters, Lynn Ingle and...

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