Obituaries

Helen Akemi McClure

Helen Akemi McClure

Dec 10, 2022

Helen Akemi Clay was born to Grady C. Clay and Gine Nakashima on November 7, 1949 in Gifu, Japan and immigrated to the United States in 1957. Helen was initially raised by her paternal grandparents John Clay and Johnnie Mae Clay, and for a short time by her father and stepmother. Many of her most fond memories are the times...

William  Allen  Austin

William Allen Austin

Dec 1, 2022

Wm. Allen “Al” Austin 68 of Monroe, NC, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022 with family by his side.  He was born March 9, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to the late Charles R. and Shirley L. Austin.

While living in Indiana, Al attended Pike High School, graduating in 1972.  He worked as a salesman for The Mart, owned and operated...

Robert Grau

Robert Grau

Nov 29, 2022

MATTHEWS, NC - Mr. Robert “Bob” Grau, 58, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. 

Bob was employed with Public Storage, where he will be greatly missed by his co-workers, as well as his friends and family. He was a kind and caring soul and it is our hope and prayer that he has found his peace.

Bob is survived by...

June Kingsley Hardee

June Kingsley Hardee

Nov 29, 2022

June Kingsley Hardee, 63, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, leaving behind her husband, Greg; four children, Brendan, Alyce, Dena and Camryn; as well as her four grandchildren, Samuel, Olivier, Ella and Madeleine. 

 

June was a loving, welcoming, thoughtful, and caring person who is leaving behind a multitude of people who loved her....

Betty Nelson Ritch

Betty Nelson Ritch

Nov 29, 2022

Betty Nelson Ritch passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Novant Health Medical Center Matthews, after weeks of illness.  

She was born on February 2, 1938, in Matthews, NC and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Wilma Pressley Nelson. Betty lived her entire life in the Matthews, NC area and attended...

Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez

Nov 27, 2022

 

Alexis, NC - Mr. Robert Rodriguez, 68, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

 

Graveside services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Denver Community Cemetery, Denver, NC.

 

Mr. Rodriguez was born July 11, 1954 in New York City and was the son of the late Carlos and...

Paul Griffin  Lay

Paul Griffin Lay

Nov 26, 2022

Paul Griffin Lay, 89, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2022.  

Paul has been reunited and rejoicing in heaven with his bride, Sandra and his two sons, Mark Griffin Lay and Brett Edwin Lay.

Paul is a native of Houston, Texas.  As a proud Texan, he grew up in Houston and graduated from the...

Jason Andrew Myers

Jason Andrew Myers

Nov 22, 2022

Jason Andrew Myers, 41, of Waxhaw, NC, entered the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. 

 

He was born on February 19, 1981, in Salisbury, NC to Rev. Glenn and Susan Myers. When his father received a new church appointment, Jason traveled from Salisbury to Mineral Springs, NC, where he met the love of his life, Jillian,...

Kevin  Casner

Kevin Casner

Nov 20, 2022

Kevin Sefton Casner, 62, of Charlotte, NC passed peacefully on Sunday, November 20th at his home. Kevin was a beacon and lover of life; his 5 1/2 year battle with cancer was strong, faith-filled, and an inspiration to all who knew him.

Kevin was born on 09/25/1960 to Raymond and Geraldine Casner in Charlotte NC. He graduated from Garinger High...

Theresa Jarrett

Theresa Jarrett

Nov 17, 2022

Mrs. Theresa Omopeh Jarrett, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at First Fellowship Ministries. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., at the church.

Paulette McGee Spencer

Paulette McGee Spencer

Nov 12, 2022

INDIAN TRAIL - Paulette McGee Spencer, 87, went to her heavenly home on November 12, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Gaskin Funeral Services. The family will received friends 1 hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Conover City Cemetery, 702 3rd St...

Lidia Angelica Vasquez

Lidia Angelica Vasquez

Nov 12, 2022

The family of Lidia A Vasquez is saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother. 

Lidia was born in Raymondville, Texas on December 26, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Delia Vargas; her husband, Jesus Vasquez, Sr.; infant son, Jesus Vasquez, Jr.; brother, Cresencio Vargas; sisters, Sulema Vargas and Delia Vargas Moreno. 

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Mildred  Mollohan

Mildred Mollohan

Nov 4, 2022

Mildred Marian "Ann" May Mollohan, 91, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away Fri. Nov. 4, 2022 at her home in Waxhaw, NC, with her daughter, Kathilene, by her side.  She is with her Savior, husband, and others; her year and a half battle with abdominal cancer is over; and she is well.

Born July 14, 1931 in Prattville, AL, she was...

Tristen Miles Chambers

Tristen Miles Chambers

Nov 4, 2022

Tristen Miles Chambers (formerly known as Alyssa Katherine), 16, of Charlotte, NC passed away on November 4th, 2022. He was born on August 11, 2006 and was a student at Independence High School.

Tristen grew up surrounded by aunts and uncles that were very close to him and part of his daily life. He spent a lot of his early...

John Edgar Henry

John Edgar Henry

Nov 2, 2022

MATTHEWS, NC - Mr. John Edgar Henry, 90, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loved ones Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Gaskin Funeral Services, 14617 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC. Interment, with military honors, will immediately follow at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery in Marshville. The family will receive...

Ricky Barton Brown, Sr.

Ricky Barton Brown, Sr.

Oct 26, 2022

MINT HILL - Mr. Ricky Barton Brown, Sr., 68, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

A gathering of family and friends will take place Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Gaskin Funeral Services, 14617 Lawyers Road, Matthews, NC.

Rick was born May 23, 1954 in Mecklenburg County and was the son of the...

Raymond  Surratt

Raymond Surratt

Oct 20, 2022

Raymond Howard Surratt, 81, of Mint Hill, passed away peacefully, at his residence, on Thursday, October 20, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean Thomas Surratt; daughter, Susan Duffy and her husband, Pat; son, David Surratt and his wife, Kelly and grandson, Ian Duffy.

Raymond was born in Mooresville, NC on June 6, 1941 to the late Ralph and Elsie Surratt.  Raymond...

Donna Marjorie Mundt

Donna Marjorie Mundt

Oct 18, 2022

Mrs. Donna Marjorie Mundt (Tuzio), 80, of Charlotte, passed away, with her loving daughters by her side, on Tuesday, October 18th at Novant Health Medical Center Matthews. 

Visitation, with a Rosary Service, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 25th at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. A Mass of the Resurrection, with Father Ed Sheridan officiating, will follow at noon. Burial will be...

Carolyn Jefferies

Carolyn Jefferies

Oct 14, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Jefferies, of Indian Trail, NC entered her heavenly home October 14, 2022.  

Carolyn was born in Gaffney, SC on February 14, 1931 to the late Roy and Lillian Childers.  While her first priority was raising her family, she enjoyed her work in banking and as church secretaries throughout the years.  She retired from Wachovia Bank. 

Carolyn loved...

Allen Russell Blakely

Allen Russell Blakely

Oct 10, 2022

CHARLOTTE - Mr. Allen Russell Blakely, 83, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022.

Graveside services, with military honors, will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 1504 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC.

Allen was born October 9, 1939 in Mecklenburg County, NC and was the son of the late Andrew Mack and Irene Stikeleather...