Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Barbara Ross Folk
Jun 5, 2023
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”
Deuteronomy 6:4
Barbara Ann Ross Folk, 77, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2023. A gathering of family and friends will take place at Gaskin...
Yvonne Spaulding Smith
Jun 5, 2023
Yvonne Marie Spaulding was born on September 14, 1956, and was raised in Pendleton, NC.
Yvonne attended Johnson C. Smith University and pledged the Gamma Lambda chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated, graduating in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts in Television Communications. This degree allowed her to meet the love of her life, Charles (Chuck) Edward Smith, Jr.
Yvonne and...
James Carson Stroupe Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
James (Jim) Carson Stroupe, Jr, 84, of Charlotte, NC, passed from this life to his eternal home with Jesus on June 5, 2023. Jim was an Army Reserve Veteran. He served as Vice President of Prime Equipment SE division and was employed in the construction equipment sales and rental business for 39 years. Over the years he enjoyed boating, fishing and water skiing on the weekends with friends and family, playing couples bridge, golfing, and...
Lillian McDaniel
Jun 1, 2023
Lillian McDaniel, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and was a data specialist at Boise Cascade. In her later years, she followed her passion and love for animals by raising exotic birds. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends at the Senior Center and loved spending time...
Coach Kathy McKee
May 30, 2023
Coach McKee's journey began in 1977 at Dynamo Swim Club, where she coached for 17 remarkable years. During her time at Dynamo, she played a pivotal role in developing Olympians, national champions, and even American record holders. Swimmers like Eric Wunderlich, Carlton Bruner, and Mary Ellen Blanchard owe much of their success to Coach McKee's mentorship and guidance.
In 1989,...
Donna Hodges White
May 28, 2023
Mom passed peacefully, just 5 days after celebrating her 96th birthday. She loved all of her children, both human and canine, her bright colors, and good food. As I was scrolling through all my photos of her, in most of them, she was eating. Her last culinary request when I saw her earlier this week was for me to bring...
Jack Haynes
May 27, 2023
Born in Brooklyn, New York on April 10th, 1945 to John B. and Marie Haynes, Jack is a beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, magna cum laude. For the Fighting Irish, he captained a record-breaking fencing team. He also earned a Master of...
Terry Reid Simpson
May 23, 2023
Terry Reid Simpson, 66, of Hemby Bridge NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023.
He was born on January 5th, 1957, in Monroe, NC, to parents, James Washington Simpson (Dub) and Nancy Reid Simpson (Pressley). After graduating from Sun Valley High School in 1974, Terry began his career in landscaping.
Terry was an entrepreneur and a master of his...
Mary Evelyn Belk
May 19, 2023
MONROE. NC - Mary Evelyn Belk, 96, went to heaven on May 19, 2023.
Our loving mother, born December 29, 1926 in Union County, North Carolina, was the daughter of the late Theron H. and Lura Helms Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, William Huey Neal and Gene Belk; brothers, Richard Earl Carter and...
Hartford Jones
May 16, 2023
Hartford Jones, 85, son of the late Bracey Jones and Gladys Locklear was born September 20, 1937, in Pembroke, NC and departed this life on May 16, 2023, at Autumn Care of Marshville.
Hartford was a devoted man of God. He enjoyed collecting and reading his bibles. Mr. Jones had a passion for music, loved playing his collection of Guitar’s,...
Phyllis Ann Walton
May 16, 2023
Phyllis Ann Edwards Walton, 85, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed from this life on May 16, 2023.
Phyllis was born on July 31, 1937, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina and was the daughter of the late Reverend Vance and Kathleen Nance Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Walton and brother, Thomas...
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