Obituaries

Marjorie L. Jones

Marjorie L. Jones

Jul 13, 2013

Marjorie Louise Jones, 95, of Plantation Estates in Matthews, NC, passed away on July 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Jones and her step-son George D. Jones, Jr. Marjorie was born in St. Louis, MO, March 20, 1918, and she was educated at Columbia College and the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, as...

Emily N. Brantley

Emily N. Brantley

Jul 9, 2013

Emily Northington Brantley 83, entered Heaven July 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Louise Allen Howey, (Roscoe), brother, Comer Northington Jr. (Rachael), and grandson, Jonathan DiPietro. Emily was born July 7, 1930, in Davisboro, Georgia, the daughter of the late Comer and Mattie Northington and graduated from Charlotte Central High and attended Appalachian State University....

Charlotte  Martin

Charlotte Martin

Jul 8, 2013

Charlotte Yvonne "Nonnie" Martin, 70 of Matthews, went to be with Jesus Monday, July 8, 2013. She made Jesus attractive to all who knew her. Her defining characteristics were unselfishness and her Christ-like gentleness. Everyone knew that "she was always on YOUR side!" Her authentic humor was delightful & disarming. She never offended anyone in word or deed...(except Poppy!!) Her...

James H. Rhoads

James H. Rhoads

Jul 7, 2013

Mr. James Howard Rhoads, 85, formerly of Charlotte, but most recently of the Waxhaw area, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013. Mr. Rhoads was a very humble, loving man who was soft spoken and very genuine. He loved his family and truly loved being around others. He was a great father and proud grandpa. His immediate family includes his children,...

Nancy C. Hammond

Nancy C. Hammond

Jun 23, 2013

Nancy Culp Hammond, 83, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert P. Hammond, Sr. and her son, Gilbert P. "Geepy" Hammond, Jr. Nancy was born August 7, 1929, in Mecklenburg County, and was the daughter of the late Clyde Robert Culp and Lois Beatrice Garris Culp....

Agnes V. Lawson

Agnes V. Lawson

Jun 23, 2013

Agnes Virginia (Aggie OM) Lawson, 88, of Indian Trail, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Bobby Crudele. Agnes was born in Jackson County, FL, and after retiring as an administrative assistant in New York, She moved to the Indian Trail area with her family. She was an avid...

Neil N. Krewson

Neil N. Krewson

Jun 11, 2013

Neil Norman Krewson, 84, of Charlotte, passed away June 11, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Born October 12, 1928, in Johnson City, New York, he was the son of the late Hugh Krewson and Ruth Vaughn Krewson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Krewson. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Neil...

Shirley Rae Brizell

Shirley Rae Brizell

Jun 10, 2013

Shirley Rae Brizell, 66, of Indian Trail, passed away Monday morning, June 10, 2013. Shirley was born in Tazewell County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Edgar Allen Rutherford and Edna Irene Williams Rutherford. She was a loving wife, mother, and proud Grandma. Survivors include her husband, Roy Brizell; two sons, David (Dave) Brizell and his wife, Rachel, and Daniel...

Sara Jane Hoover

Sara Jane Hoover

Jun 9, 2013

Sara Jane Hoover, active in the Charlotte community and a member of the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame who taught hundreds of Belmont and Charlotte school children to swim then watched over them from a lifeguard's chair, died June 9, 2013 after a short battle with brain cancer. Sara never met a person or a creature she didn't care deeply...

J.D.  Pennell  II

J.D. Pennell II

Jun 9, 2013

John D. Pennell, 77, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at home. He loved dogs, his companion Janey, his sister, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and golf - not necessarily in that order. Dad was an accomplished chef, having owned two restaurants and was always willing to share a recipe with anyone who asked. He rarely had an...

Homer H. Cash

Homer H. Cash

May 29, 2013

Mr. Homer Hughes Cash, 95 of Matthews, North Carolina, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at home. Born February 15, 1918, in Rutherford County, NC, he was the son of the late Zephy Lloyd Cash and Merle Parham Cash. Homer served in the Army Signal Corps during World War II, serving tours of duty in the Philippines, Korea and Papua New...

Daphne K. Carter

Daphne K. Carter

May 10, 2013

Daphne Kennedy Carter, 82, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, May 10, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Carter, Sr. She will be remembered as a very gracious, humble, and truly Christ-like individual. Very devoted to her family, she was fun-loving and those that knew her enjoyed their...

Rachel J. McAllister

Rachel J. McAllister

May 8, 2013

Rachel Jackson McAllister, 74, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville. Rachel was born July 24, 1938, in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She was one of seven children and was the daughter of the late Clyde Harrison Jackson and Mae Allen Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Baxter McAllister,...

James Thomas Gettys

James Thomas Gettys

May 3, 2013

James Thomas Gettys, 77, of Crumpler, North Carolina, but formerly of Charlotte, died in Charlotte May 3, 2013. Born in Mecklenburg County,North Carolina, he was the son of the late John William Gettys and Vivian Bassett Gettys. His immediate family includes his children, Carolyn Nowaczewski, Tom Gettys, and Joy Witherspoon; his brothers, John William (Bill) Gettys, and Barry Gettys; his...

Lucille  Griffin

Lucille Griffin

May 2, 2013

Alma Lucille Griffin, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away May 2, 2013. Lucille is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leonard Frank Griffin, and her daughter, Debaney Sue Griffin Smith. Born in Norwood, North Carolina, Lucille was the daughter of the late Aullie and Elizabeth Parker. She graduated from Charlotte Technical High School in 1941. For...

Thomas Eugene Dey

Thomas Eugene Dey

Apr 30, 2013

Thomas Eugene Dey (Tom) 84 of Waxhaw, N.C., passed away surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous fight with cancer on April 30, 2013. He was born in Baltimore, Md., on October 6, 1928 to Melvin Dey and Mary McGinnity. Tom retired as a senior executive with the Chrysler Corporation in (1992). He honorably served in the military...

Lukin L. Hudnall

Lukin L. Hudnall

Apr 26, 2013

Mrs. Ida Lukin Lewis Hudnall, 94, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at her home on Apr. 26, 2013. Lukin had an unwavering devotion to God and family, a green thumb, a talent for baking and enjoying sweet treats and a special gift for finding good in all things. Lukin was born November 2, 1918 in Appomattox, Virginia, the daughter of...

David E. Tucker

David E. Tucker

Apr 25, 2013

David Earl Tucker, 59, of Cramerton, but formerly of Charlotte, passed away suddenly April 25, 2013. David was born in Mecklenburg County, July 7, 1953, and was the son of Melvin Tucker and Mildred Funderburk Tucker. His immediate family includes his wife, Robin Lankford Tucker; his children, Khris Tucker, Kassie Tucker, and his step-daughter, Bonnie Manus; his sister, Barbara Horstman;...

Lilia  Martinez

Lilia Martinez

Apr 24, 2013

Lilia Martinez, 61, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday evening, April 24, 2013. Her immediate family includes her children, Lucina Bullock and Agustin Martinez; her brothers, Roberto S. Moreno Fernandez, Carlos Moreno Fernandez, Salvador Moreno Fernandez, Adolfo Moreno Fernandez, Julian C. De La Riva-Fernandez, and Jose O. De La Riva-Fernandez; four grandchildren, Joshua "Josh", Natividad...

Margaret E. Kivett

Margaret E. Kivett

Apr 20, 2013

Margaret Elizabeth Kivett, 69, of Indian Trail, went to be with her Lord and Savior April 20, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late James E. Kivett. Her immediate family includes her children, Rev. Randy Kivett and his wife, Marie, Scott M. Kivett and his wife Genia, and Beth Gregory and her husband, Billy; two sisters,...

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