Obituaries

Mary Ann Graham

Mary Ann Graham

Aug 28, 2023

A formal obituary will be forthcoming . . .

Deborah Susan Starnes

Deborah Susan Starnes

Aug 27, 2023

A formal obituary will be forthcoming. . .

Thomas Edward Helms

Thomas Edward Helms

Aug 25, 2023

Thomas Edward Helms (Boomer), 63, of Marshville (New Salem) NC, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 25th, 2023. He was born in Union Co on December 18th, 1960. He attended Piedmont High School in Monroe, NC. His career was masonry. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Thomas Helms (Boone), his mother, Betty Ruth Helms,...

Pamela June Baker

Pamela June Baker

Aug 24, 2023

Pamela June (Tarplee) Baker was born on June 11,1929 to Frank and Amy Tarplee in Abinger Common, England and passed away on August 24, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pamela was a beloved adventurous and witty wife, mother and grandmother. She explored the world visiting countries from Vietnam to Belize and devoted her career to science both by driving research...

James Ira Henneman

James Ira Henneman

Aug 24, 2023

James Ira Henneman of Charlotte, NC, passed away Thursday evening, August 24, 2023 at 87 years of age.James was born on February 6th, 1936 in Indiana, PA, the baby to a family of 7 brothers and 6 sisters. After James graduated from Rayen High School in 1954, he went on to serve in the Army. After serving in Kitzingen, Germany,...

Beth Ann Portuesi

Beth Ann Portuesi

Aug 16, 2023

Beth Ann Portuesi of Monroe, NC, devoted Christian, mother, sister and friend, died Wednesday August 16, 2023 at the age of 62 after a 13-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her son Richard Vreeland, and her sister Jane Mosquera.

Beth was born January 14th, 1961 to parents Johanna and Louis Portuesi, and grew up in Staten Island, NY....

Monica Viola Wallace

Monica Viola Wallace

Aug 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Monica Viola Wallace,  born on February 02, 1942,  to Aubrey Miller, and Ethel Perry .  Monica peacefully went to her heavenly home on August 12th, 2023. She is now reunited with her mother, Ethel Perry, sisters, Esther Hamilton, Cope, Carmen Plunkett Foster, and Bailey Scott. She is survived by her sister, Veronica O’Connor, four children ,...

Helen Mildred Marten

Helen Mildred Marten

Aug 6, 2023

Helen was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 28, 1935 to Eric and Johanna Marten. She and her brother Gene, born a year later, grew up in neighboring Maywood. There the family attended St. John Lutheran Church; and it was there in Sunday School at the age of 7 that Helen came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and...

Herbert Norman Paris

Herbert Norman Paris

Aug 1, 2023

A formal obituary will be forthcoming. . .

Andrew Edward Ranhosky II

Andrew Edward Ranhosky II

Jul 31, 2023

Andrew Edward Ranhosky Jr of Stamford CT passed away in Rock Hill on July 31, 2023

Andrew was born in in Stamford CT on November 11, 1939 to Marion & Andrew Ranhosky

He attended Stamford High School where he excelled in Baseball and Football. He later attended Santa Ana Community College to study Engineering and Drafting. He was employed by North American...

Pauline Sanders Rushing

Pauline Sanders Rushing

Jul 29, 2023

Pauline Sanders Rushing passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023.  She was the daughter of David Guy Sanders and Mary Elizabeth Pendleton Sanders.

Pauline is preceded in death by her husband Morris Lee Rushing and daughter Trudy Rushing Cates.

Survivors are Gladys Paige(Dale) and Lee Rushing(Libby) along with 8 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great Great Grandchildren.

Allie Mae Bishop

Allie Mae Bishop

Jul 27, 2023

In Loving Memory of Allie Mae Bishop, Daughter of Bailey Marie and Andrew Tyler.

With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we come together to remember and honor the precious life of Allie Mae Bishop, who was born into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father after 23 weeks of gestation on July 27, 2023. While her time with us was brief,...

Everette Ney Haigler

Everette Ney Haigler

Jul 22, 2023

Everette Ney Haigler, age 98, peacefully went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on July 22, 2023. Everette is now reunited with many beloved friends and family members. Everette was born May 21, 1925 near Marshville, North Carolina as the sixth son of John David Haigler and Bertha Green Querry Haigler. He grew up as a farmer’s son in the hard times of the Great Depression. Everette was a Hospital Corpsman...

Bill Thomas

Bill Thomas

Jul 17, 2023

William John Thomas was born to Edward and Violet Thomas on December 7, 1932, in Brownstown Township, Michigan. He passed away on July 17, 2023, in Matthews, North Carolina. William was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Margurete Bondie, Edward Thomas, Mildred Brochue, Donald Thomas, Robert Thomas, and Dorothy Morris. He is survived by his wife of 67 years,...

Bryan Purvis

Bryan Purvis

Jul 14, 2023

 

George Bryan Purvis, 86, peacefully entered into eternity with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, July 14, 2023. 

  He was born September 15,1936 to Clifton Cohen Purvis and Nauva Atkinson Purvis. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Purvis Ballard and brother, Edwin Purvis.

  He is survived by his wife of 64...

Carolyn Morgan

Carolyn Morgan

Jul 4, 2023

Carolyn Constance Coffey Morgan, 89 received her Freedom from this world on July 4, 2023. She is celebrating with Jesus now and had been praying often for Jesus to take her Home.  

Carol was born in Roseborough, Avery County North Carolina to the late John Sherman and Buena Vista Coffey.  The youngest of 14 children born at home.

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Scott Thomas Graham

Scott Thomas Graham

Jun 30, 2023

Scott Thomas Graham was born on August 3, 1976 in Asheville, NC to Deryl Thomas Graham and Bonnie Williams Graham. 

Scott spent his childhood in Spartanburg, SC and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1995. He lived in the Carolinas throughout his adult life. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Melvin Thomas Graham and Peggy Funderburk Graham...

Kathryn Parker

Kathryn Parker

Jun 29, 2023

Kathryn Anne Parker, a successful retired candy maker and business owner of HoneyByrd Sweets, passed away at the age of 68. Kathryn began her career by receiving an honorable discharge, serving in the Air Force under the 31 TACTICAL FIGHTER UNIT.  Thereafter, she put her experience to work for 18 years as Administrative Manager at The University of Rochester, NY. ...

Grace George Stanley

Grace George Stanley

Jun 29, 2023

Grace George Stanley of Indian Trail formerly of Charlotte has gone to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her father (Ed George) mother (Allyne George) husband (Rob Stanley), daughter (Pearl Stanley)

She is survived by her son, Patrick Stanley (wife Annie) granddaughter Harper Stanley, and 3 step daughters Ginger Catoe (Mikey), Miriam (Scott), and Anna, her...

Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas

Jun 25, 2023

 

Marcus William Thomas

(Mark)

Mark was born on September 26, 1957 in Charlotte, NC. He passed on June 25, 2023 in Concord, NC.

Mark is survived by his wife Grace, sons Preston and Chandler, and sisters Pam (Tom) Troutman, Karen (John) Faison and a niece, nephews, and his cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Essie H...

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