Obituaries
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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,...
Kenneth Ray McDougald
Mar 21, 2023
INDIAN TRAIL, NC - Mr. Kenneth Ray McDougald, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at First Baptist Church Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC, where he was a member. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at...
Beth Ross
Mar 20, 2023
Myra Elizabeth (Beth) Kiker Ross took the Lord’s hand on March 20, 2023 and was reunited with her high school sweetheart, Fred. Beth was born on April 27, 1935 to Ira and Maude Kiker and was the baby of 7 children, all who have preceded her in death.
Beth was married 68 years to the late Fred Ross,...
Jennifer Wilson Little
Mar 9, 2023
Jennifer Wilson Little passed away on Thursday, March 9th, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, 9300 Johnson Farm Road, Kenly, NC officiated by the Reverend Matt Spence. The family will receive friends following the service. A private burial will be at...
Sarah Shinn
Mar 6, 2023
Sarah Ellen Robinson Shinn was born on February 29, 1924 in Belmont, North Carolina. She passed on March 6, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loved ones in Charlotte, NC.
Sarah was born to Claude Sample Robinson and Martha Clendening. Sarah married Cliff Junior Shinn on December 24, 1947. They raised 4 sons, Daniel, Gary, Joel, and Timothy,...
Julie Thompson
Mar 2, 2023
CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Julie Thompson, 59, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Accordious Health at Mooresville.
Julie graduated from Independence High School in 1980. She loved old classic movies and TV shows. She loved her little Jack Russel, Ozzie and she loved working on word searches. Julie loved all types of music, her style ranging from Old Gospel music...
Phyllis Craft Segersin
Feb 23, 2023
Phyllis Craft Segersin, passed away in the early morning of Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Charlotte Health & Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Michael (Mike) Segersin; son, Robin Stackpole (Cari); sister, Jane Mills (Walter); nephew, Stephen Mills (Elizabeth) and great-nephew, Matthew Mills. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, Stephen H. and Virginia...
Donald Burnette
Feb 18, 2023
WESLEY CHAPEL - Mr. Donald Burnette, 74, peacefully passed away and entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children and their families. Donald, fondly known as Don or Donnie (PaPaw to his grandchildren), was born to Hoyle and Sadie Burnette, on October 6, 1948 in Mint Hill, North...