Obituaries

Sue Dooley

Sue Dooley

Jun 20, 2023

A formal obituary with be available soon.

Barbara Ross Folk

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

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.

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

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

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,...

Dennis Marinack

Dennis Marinack

May 28, 2023

A formal obituary will availavailable soon..

Donna Hodges White

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Nancy Ruth Guest

Nancy Ruth Guest

May 12, 2023

COWPENS, SC - Nancy “Ruth” Gowan Guest, 85, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2023.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Carmel Baptist Church, 1145 Pineville-Matthews Road, Matthews, NC. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., at the church. The visitation and service will take place...

Barbara McLane Saul

Barbara McLane Saul

May 10, 2023

Barbara McLane Saul, 96, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family at Levine & Dickson Hospice at Southminister on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.  

Mrs. Saul was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on March 31, 1927, and was the daughter of the late William Lee McLane, Sr., and Irene Fleming McLane.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased...

Darline Davis

Darline Davis

Apr 29, 2023

A formal obituary will be forthcoming...

 

Clyde David Kiker

Clyde David Kiker

Apr 27, 2023

MINT HILL - Mr. Clyde David Kiker, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Gaskin Funeral Services, 14617 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC. The family will receive friends following the service.Mr. Kiker was born August 2, 1934 in Union County, NC and was the...

Robert Reid White

Robert Reid White

Mar 30, 2023

Robert Reid White

June 1, 1940 - March 30, 2023

Robert (Bobby) Reid White was born in Charlotte, NC on June 1, 1940 to the late Lucille Reid White and Worth Dewey White.

Bobby passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023 at Atrium Mercy

Hospital in Charlotte, NC while surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife...

Sylvia Dean "Deanie" Carter

Sylvia Dean "Deanie" Carter

Mar 27, 2023

INDIAN TRAIL, NC - Mrs. Sylvia Dean “Deanie” Carter, 73, passed away peacefully, in her home, in her children’s arms, on Monday, March 27, 2023, due to cancer.    Please join us in celebrating her life, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 at First Baptist Church Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail. The family will receive friends from...

Betty Ruth Auten

Betty Ruth Auten

Mar 25, 2023

Indian Trail - Betty “Ruth” Chapman Auten, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her surviving children, early Saturday, March 25, 2023.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at New Covenant Baptist Church, 5114 Rogers Rd, Monroe, NC. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service, at the church.

Betty, or Ruth,...

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