Obituaries
Helen F. "Grandma" Kanipe
Feb 25, 2013
Helen Faires Kanipe, 86, of Charlotte, passed February 25, 2013. "Grandma" was a hard worker who loved serving others; however, she always found time for gardening and baking her famous pound cakes. She is survived by her son, Lloyd A. Kanipe, Jr.; her sister, Frances F. Robinson; two grandchildren, Tanya Carlson(John), and Kristin Mullins(Connell); five great grandchildren, Jenna Carlson, Ava...
Nathan Paul Cranford
Feb 25, 2013
Nathan Paul Cranford of Monroe, North Carolina, left for his heavenly home on Monday, February 25, 2013. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on April 15, 1978, his red hair and engaging laugh charmed all who met him. Nathan was born with Angelman Syndrome, a genetic condition caused by a missing portion of his #15 chromosome. He loved people....
Matt Smith
Feb 16, 2013
Matthew Julius (Matt) Smith, 24, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 16, 2013. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, J.P. Smith, Jr. and Doris Smith. Matt was a member of the 2011 graduating class of Weddington High School. His immediate family includes his parents, Julius P. (Chip) and Laura Yates Smith;...
Jim Grumblatt
Feb 13, 2013
James Alfred Grumblatt, 69 of Charlotte, went to be with his Lord and Savior, February 13, 2013. He was born August 9, 1943 in Erie, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Dolores Spath Grumblatt and Alfred G. Grumblatt. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Raylene Grumblatt. Jim attended Fort LeBoeuf High School in the Erie...
Mary Jo Somuk
Feb 12, 2013
Mary Joanne (Mary Jo) Somuk, 87, of Waxhaw,North carolina, passed away, Tuesday evening, February 12, 2013. Her immediate family includes her husband, Joseph J. Somuk of Waxhaw; her children, John A. Somuk (Joyce) of Worthington, IN, Sandra A. Kern of Herlong, CA, and Janet N. Somuk-Jones (Philip) of Waxhaw; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations...
James S. Griffin
Feb 9, 2013
James Shuford Griffin, son of the late Reverend J.D. Griffin and Eva Griffin, was born August 15, 1933 in Monroe, NC. "Jimmie" graduated from Bethel High School in Midland, NC where he excelled in sports, setting numerous records in basketball and baseball. He was voted Most Athletic and Wittiest by his classmates. After high school Jim attended Wingate College. Quick...
The Rev. Dr. Kendall W. Cowing
Feb 4, 2013
Kendall Woodward Cowing was born December 16, 1928 to Elsie Viola (Woodward) and Earl Bixby Cowing. After marrying, they moved from New England to Roseville Michigan where Earl worked at Ford Motor Company and then at the Packard Motor Car Company. Raised in Roseville, Kendall, his brothers Donald and Joe and his mother, spent each summer in his mother's hometown...
Madeleine Manning Stanford
Jan 31, 2013
About Madeleine: Where do you even begin to talk about your mother and her life, and what a huge influence she's been on your own life??? I guess for my mother Madeleine, it's all about FAMILY, TEACHING, FRIENDS, and FAITH. FAMILY has always been such an enormous part of Mother's life. We come from a wonderful, close family. Mother was...
Iris Victoria Barbour
Jan 24, 2013
Iris Victoria Barbour, infant daughter of Derek Barbour and Caroline Brace Barbour, returned to her Heavenly Father January 24, 2013. May we celebrate the memory of one yet to meet except through the love of Godly parents, but so dear to our heart. - Service InformationMonday, January 28th, 2013 2:00pm
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Robert Randolph Huddleston
Jan 22, 2013
Mr. Robert Randolph Huddleston, 78, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord January 22, 2013. Bobby was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, May 15, 1935, and was the son of the late Edgar Malone Huddleston and Dorothy Hart Huddleston. His immediate family includes his sister, Nancy Russell, and her husband, Steve, who reside in Waxhaw; and many...
David Samuel Whitlow
Jan 19, 2013
David Samuel Whitlow, 89, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty years, Irene Osborne Whitlow. Mr. Whitlow's immediate family includes his step daughter, Barbara A. Frye, and her husband, Joe, of Charlotte; three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren; four nieces and five nephews. In tribute...
Jennifer Pyatt McManus
Jan 15, 2013
Jennifer Pyatt McManus, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, January 15, 2013. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, September 16, 1972, to Herndon F. (Sonny) Pyatt and Mariruth Redfern Pyatt. Jennifer spent her younger years on the east coast of North Carolina, having lived many years in one of her favorite places and frequent family vacation...
Howard Eugene Barnes Sr.
Jan 12, 2013
Howard Eugene Barnes, Sr., 64, passed from this life to eternal life on Saturday, January 12, 2013 following a brief hospitalization due to cardiac arrest. He was surrounded by his sons and his siblings at the time of his passing. He was a loving father and a faithful member of Central Church of God. A native of Charlotte, N.C., Howard...
Mary Lou Nettles Lentz
Jan 10, 2013
Mary Lou Nettles Lentz, after living life to the fullest, died surrounded by family on January 10, 2013. Mary Lou was born February 24, 1927, in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Jamie and Virgie Nettles. She attended Converse College and USC before settling in Charlotte to raise her sons. In later life, she worked as a real estate agent...
Michael Reed Spainhour
Jan 8, 2013
Michael Reed Spainhour, 66, of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away January 8, 2013. His immediate family includes his wife, Nicolette (Nicki) Spainhour, of Matthews; his son, Sean Spainhour of Rocklin, California; and his daughter, Shannon Du, of Indian Trail, North Carolina. - Service InformationThursday, January 17th, 2013 2:00pm, Salisbury National Cemetery
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Salisbury National Cemetery
"Freddie T" Mathis
Jan 4, 2013
Fredrick Riley Mathis, 79, of Gastonia, NC, born August 11, 1933, in Gaffney, S.C. to Will and Retha Mathis, moved on from this life Friday, January 4, 2013, at his daughter's house in Charlotte. He is the proud father of Gordon Dale, Danny Lee, Mark Henry, Dessie Rebecca, Denise Mae and Sonya Anita; grandfather of Crystal, Danny, Barbara, Lindsay, Joshua,...
David M. Millbrandt
Dec 24, 2012
David Michael Millbrandt, 24, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, December 24, 2012. He was a loving son, brother, and friend to many. David's immediate family includes his parents, Duane and Lynette Millbrandt, of Charlotte; his brother, Daniel C. Millbrandt, of Charlotte; his paternal grandmother, Esther Millbrandt, of Versailles, Missouri; and his maternal grandfather, Earl Kraiss,...
Dorothy "Dot" Wolf
Dec 18, 2012
Dorothy Katherine "Dot" Wolf, of Charlotte, and wife of the late John Wolf, went to be with our Lord and Savior and began celebrating the advent of His birthday in His presence early Tuesday morning, December 18, 2012. Her immediate family includes two children, Linda Wolf Fleming of Richfield, Ohio, and Jon Wolf and his wife, Joan, of Charlotte; five...
Rev. Joe Denson
Dec 17, 2012
Joe Roland Denson, 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 17, 2012. Joe is survived by his wife, Edith. He has a son, Joe Denson, Jr, and wife, Anna. His daughter is Debbie Denson Campbell and her husband, John. His grandchildren were his pride - Joanna Denson, Geoffrey Denson and Nathan Campbell. He has one sister, Pat...
Marjorie Sue Sims
Dec 11, 2012
Marjorie Sue McGuire Sims passed away Tuesday morning, December 11, 2012 at her residence due to natural causes. She was born in Tarrant County Texas on July 10, 1928 to the late George R. & Etherel McGuire, however she grew up in Freeport, Texas where she graduate from Freeport High School. She is predeceased by three brothers - George McGuire...
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