Obituaries
Teddy Ferreira
Aug 13, 2014
Theresa , "Teddy" Ferreira, of Charlotte, NC formerly of Los Angeles, CA passed away on August 13, 2014 at 9:55 PM, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Globe, AZ October 15, 1918 to the late Charles Garcia and Josefina Hildago. She married the late Alex Ferreira on June 6, 1942 for 52 years, in Los Angeles...
Paul Colvin
Aug 5, 2014
David Paul Colvin, 59, of Charlotte, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at home, Tuesday evening, August 5, 2014, while surrounded by his loving and caring family. Paul's immediate family includes his wife, Laura; four sons, Jonathan, David, Nathan(Julia), and Josiah; his mother, Harriette; his brother, Patrick; and two grandsons, Bryson and Ethan. Additional biographical...
Michael Joseph Lowen
Jul 7, 2014
Michael Joseph Lowen, 60, of Charlotte, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2014. Born in Charlotte, Michael was a free spirit who traveled extensively before settling down in New York City, where he lived for several years before returning to North Carolina. He lived life enthusiastically and enjoyed camping, photography, music, art, philately, science fiction and was an...
Andy Molatch
Jul 6, 2014
Andrew Paul "Andy" Molatch, 56, of Stanfield, went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning, July 6, 2014. Andy lived every day of his life honoring his Beloved Savior, Jesus Christ. His is remembered as a loving husband, father, CMPD officer and chaplain. Andy never met a stranger or missed an opportunity to share his love for Jesus. His...
Carol D. Pridgen
Jul 5, 2014
Carol Dean Pridgen, 63, of Indian Trail, went to be with the Lord, July 5, 2014, while in the care of the staff of the Harris Hospice Unit of Novant Health Care. He is preceded in death by his father, Christopher Jack Pridgen, Jr., and his brother, Anthony Wayne Pridgen. Carol was born in Charlotte, was a 1968 graduate of...
James Ashley Byrd
Jun 30, 2014
James Ashley Byrd, 41, of Charlotte, passed away at home June 30, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Stacy A. Byrd, and his brother, Craig A. Byrd. Ashley was a very loving and caring person who would give you the shirt off his back. He was also a sports enthusiast. His immediate family includes his mother, Gayle...
Jim Woodard
Jun 23, 2014
James H. "Jim" Woodard, 65, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 23, 2014. Jim served in the US Air Force from 1968 to 1971. He retired from The Hartford Insurance group in 2001. Along the way, Jim made a huge impact on the lives of many people. He will be greatly missed...
Adelle O. Elson
Jun 19, 2014
Adelle Carol Ottoson Elson, career Wycliffe missionary, born December 20, 1920, died June 19, 2014. Her immediate family includes her children, Lee Elson, Steve Elson, Tom Elson and his wife, Janie, and Sally Harvey and her husband, Mike; siblings, Fern Ottoson, Abbie Ottoson Thompson, and Glen Ottoson; fourteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. *In lieu of flowers, the family prefers...
Claire G. Biggs
Jun 12, 2014
Claire Godfrey Biggs, born January 21st, quite a few years ago, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday afternoon, June 12, 2014. Claire was born in Troy, AL, the daughter of the late John J. Collins and Grace Sellers Collins.She was also preceded in death by her brother, John S. Collins. Her immediate family includes her husband, Neil...
Eileen D. Enoch
Jun 10, 2014
Eileen Delaat Enoch, 60, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Tuesday morning, June 10, 2014. Born in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of Barney Delaat and Elizabeth Kearns Delaat. Eileen loved to joke and have fun, however, whenever necessary she was a very serious and strong individual. She had been a proud member of...
Butch Shelby
Jun 6, 2014
James H. "Butch", Shelby, Jr., Age 73 of Indian Trail, went home to be with his heavenly Father on June 6, 2014 surrounded by loving family after a brave battle with cancer. Butch was born in Charlotte on March 8, 1941 to the late James and Ruby "Mae" (Smith) Shelby. He joined the Navy in 1958 and was a PBR...
Margaret P. Coffey
May 26, 2014
Margaret Price Coffey, of Charlotte, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at 11:40pm, Monday, May 26, 2014. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Judy. Margaret was born in Landis, North Carolina, August 21, 1931. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bobby G. Coffey; daughter, Barbara Miller and husband, Phil; grandsons, David Miller and his...
Faith C. Peaseley
May 20, 2014
Mrs. Faith Cochrane Peaseley died May 20, 2014. Born November 27, 1923 in Charlotte, she was the youngest child of Fred Ernest Cochrane and Claudia Sweet Babington Cochrane. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her siblings: Margaret, Houston, and Bill. Her sister, Betty Boggs survives her. Faith graduated from Central High and married Charles Duncan Peaseley, Jr....

Casina E. Mason
May 18, 2014
Casina Elizabeth Mason, 72, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, May 18, 2014. Mrs. Mason was born December 16, 1941, in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late John Bernie Logan and Ophelia Johnson Logan Her immediate family includes her loving and devoted husband, Charles O'Dell Mason,...
Julia F. Hollister
May 16, 2014
Julia Frances Nankivell Hollister died May 16, 2014 as the result of a stroke. Born May 1, 1929 in Holden Massachusetts, she had recently turned 85. Her father died when she was a toddler and her mother died when she was eleven, leaving behind Julia's older sister, Edie Nankivell, and older brother, Denis Nankivell. As a result of being orphaned...
Daniel C. Collins
May 15, 2014
Daniel Curtis Collins, 78, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2014. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 11, 1936, a son of the late Roy Elmer Collins and Jewell Sheriff Collins. Mr. Collins graduated from Tech. High School in 1954 and attended Charlotte College. He married Rachel Ella Collins in...
Joseph J. Ackerman
May 15, 2014
Joseph Julian "Joe" Ackerman, 72, of Indian Trail,North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 15, 2014. Born in Anson County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Cecil Thomas Ackerman and Mary Elizabeth Coley Ackerman. After graduating from Wadesboro High School, Joe followed a career in building and for many years was self-employed as...
William H. Dreer
May 8, 2014
William Henry Dreer, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away May 8, 2014. He is preceded in death by his step son, William Ward. Mr. Dreer was born March 31, 1925, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of the late Albert Dreer and Margaret Thompson Dreer. During World War II, he served in the 339th Field Artillery Battalion as...

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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Carolyn A. Davis
May 5, 2014
Carolyn Adams Davis, 59, of Charlotte, died Monday, May 5, 2014. Carolyn was a devoted wife and mother. She worked with her husband in their family owned business. She was a graduate of South Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte and earned an Associate's Degree in Accounting at Central Piedmont Community College. Her immediate family includes her husband, James "Mickey" Davis;...