Obituaries
Violet A. Romesberg
Dec 6, 2013
Mrs. Violet A. Romesberg, 87, of Charlotte, NC, finished her journey and went to be with the Lord December 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Paul E. Romesberg, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shaffer. Violet was a loving wife, dedicated mother, faithful friend and devoted Christian. Her life was without pretense, her love was...
Marge Schmidt
Dec 6, 2013
Margaret "Marge" Ruth Schmidt, 82, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Friday evening, December 6, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. Marge was born on January 14, 1931 along with her twin brother, Robert Freas, to Matilde and Clarence Freas and older sister, Betty Freas Roberts, in New York City. She grew up...
Sharon N. Mann
Dec 1, 2013
Sharon Neighbors Mann, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2013, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House. She was 60 years old. Sharon was born in Dunn, NC, daughter of John Milburn Neighbors and Mary Elizabeth Neighbors. Sharon is survived by her loving daughter, Jessica Mann Link and son-in-law, Kevin Link as well as...
Rev. Virgil L. Buchanan
Nov 29, 2013
Reverend Virgil Lewis Buchanan, 90, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, November 29, 2013. Rev. Buchanan was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late A.J. Buchanan and Ethel George Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rev. Aretta Buchanan, November 3, 2013. His immediate...
Bill Calvert
Nov 24, 2013
William Purdy "Bill" Calvert, 79, joyfully entered into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 24, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. Bill was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 14, 1934, son of the late Richard Bonsall Calvert and Catharine Purdy Calvert. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Calvert; son-in-law, Ron Shue; and...
Mercedes Showler
Nov 21, 2013
Mercedes Showler, 91, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and savior, November 21, 2013. She as born September 24, 1922, in Gunajuato, Mexico, and was the daughter of Jose' Santa Maria and Catalina Gomez. Her immediate family includes her children, Linda G Munoz, Stephen B. Showler, Victoria Louise Showler, and Philip A. Showler; her brother, Louis...
Denise Marowitz
Nov 19, 2013
Paulette "Denise" Marowitz, 63, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord November 19, 2013. Born May 11, 1950, in Riverside, California, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Marowitz and Alice Hill Marowitz. Her immediate family includes her daughters, Heather Wilson and Sarah Moore; six grandchildren. - Service InformationFriday, November 22nd, 2013 11:00am, York Memorial Cemetery...
Sharon Lee Mason
Nov 17, 2013
Sharon Lee Mason, 53, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed to her eternal home November 17, 2013. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, and was the daughter of John Mason and the late Beverly Kay Stewart Mason. Her immediate family includes her children, Ricky Lee McNier and his wife, Nancy, and Johnny Lee McNier and his wife, Amanda; her sister, Sylvia...

Sue Clark Schwarz
Nov 14, 2013
Sue Clark Schwarz, 81, of Charlotte, passed away November 14, 2013. She was born in Morganton, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late William Ernest Clark and Cornelia Burris Whistnant Clark. Her immediate family includes her husband, Alan Schwarz; two daughters, Jeanette Bradshaw, and Kathie B. Lefler; her sister, Jean Strickland; two grandchildren. - - Visitation Details
Monday, November...
Eddie Hinson
Nov 13, 2013
Eddie Hinson, 68, of Charlotte, departed to his Heavenly home November 13, 2013. He was born September 25, 1945, in Charlotte, NC. Eddie is the youngest of seven children born to Jesse Reuben Hinson and Lillie Griffin Hinson. He is survived by his sister, Helen Hinson Byrd of Raleigh, NC and many nieces and nephews His immediate family includes his...
Rev. Aretta Buchanan
Nov 3, 2013
Rev. Aretta Elizabeth Buchanan, 91, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, November 3, 2013. She was born March 3, 1922, in Charlotte, and was the daughter of the late Noland B. Richardson and Bertha N. Case Richardson. She is also preceded in death by brothers, Nolan and Howard, and her sister, Ruth Covington. Survivors include...
George Thomson
Nov 3, 2013
George Thomson, 89, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, November 3, 2013. George was born in Glen Craig, Scotland, and grew up in New Haven, CT. During WWII, he was a navigator in the US Army Air Corps. George was educated at the University of New Haven, and following graduation, he had a rewarding career as...
Bob Stratton
Nov 2, 2013
Robert Franklin (Bob) Stratton, 75, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, November 2, 2013. Bob was born in Lawrenceburg, KY, the son of Eugene and Mattie Stratton. He attended Presbyterian College on a basketball scholarship, graduating in 1960. Bob was employed with the Federal Reserve Bank, Charlotte Branch, retiring after 32 years as a Vice President....
Virginia H. Williams
Oct 18, 2013
Virginia Hall Williams, 83, of Charlotte, passed early Friday, October 18, 2013, at her home, while in the loving care of her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Teresa. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul E. Williams, Sr. and her son, Gary Williams. Ms. Williams was a proud member of Lake Wylie Baptist Church. Her immediate family includes her...
Jimmy Blackwelder
Oct 17, 2013
James Craig, "Jimmy", Blackwelder, 65, a native of Charlotte, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Marilyn, and other family members Thursday afternoon, October 17, 2013. In addition to Marilyn, his immediate family includes his father, Murray L. Blackwelder, and his sister, Beverly Blackwelder Suarez. - Service InformationA private family gathering will be held by the family...
M.A. Hartsell
Oct 11, 2013
Mr. Murray Asbury "Bud" Hartsell, 91, of Charlotte, passed away October 11, 2013, at Presbyterian Hospital. Bud was born in Salisbury, NC to Stuart and Ila Hartsell. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jane, and his Brother Bill Hartsell. He retired from Nestle Foods with 30 years service. Bud was a World War II veteran...
Sherry Ann King
Oct 6, 2013
Sherry Ann King, 40, of Matthews, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Sunday morning October 6, 2013. Her immediate family includes her husband, Jeff King; her children, Jordyn and Shiloh King; her parents, Kenneth and Connie Smith; her grandparents, Charles and Gay Smith. - Visitation Details
Thursday, October 10th, 2013 12:30pm - 1:45pm, Central...
Pam Brown
Sep 27, 2013
Pamela Jeanne Brown, 60, of Matthews, went to be with her Lord on September 27, 2013. She was the daughter of Jeanne and Lattie H Brown, Jr., and sister of Lattie H Brown, III of Charlotte. Pam enjoyed a long and successful career in healthcare administration and management, serving the Carolinas HealthCare organization for over 35 years, after taking her...
Ron P. Shue
Sep 6, 2013
Ronald Perry Shue, 54, joyfully entered into the presence of His heavenly Father on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 after a 2 1/2 year battle with T-cell lymphoma. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Shue and his infant daughter Ashley. His immediate family includes his wife Karen Calvert Shue; sons Nolan and Taylor Shue; mother, Ercel Shue, and...

Frank A. Hatfield
Sep 4, 2013
Frank Andrew Hatfield, 59, of Mooresville, died suddenly September 4, 2013, in a motorcycle accident. Born August 5, 1954, Frank grew up in Homer, Alaska. After working on the Alaskan Pipeline, he worked for Homer Electric Company as did his father, Fred, and his brother, John. He moved to Washington State in 1984. Shortly after that, he met the love...