Obituaries
Theresa Digiovanni Allen
Sep 24, 2021
THERESA DIGIOVANNI ALLEN, 77, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021.
She was born August 1, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana and was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Philippine Geraci DiGiovanni. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, David Allen; and a sister, Lena DiGiovanni Fraychineaud and Lena's husband, Bob.
Theresa is...
Dmitry David Walton
Sep 22, 2021
Dmitry “Dima” David Walton, born May 5, 2000 in Riga, Latvia, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. It is with heavy hearts that we say good-bye to our beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Dima was born and lived the early part of his life in Riga, Latvia. While little is known of this time, we...
Billy Wayne Turner
Sep 13, 2021
Billy Wayne Turner, 64, of Gastonia, NC peacefully entered his heavenly home with his loving family by his side on September 13th, 2021. He was a dedicated, hard working employee at Coca-Cola Consolidated for 47 years, as a maintenance mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting Hot Wheels, and making memories with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his...
Sherry Lynn McCain
Sep 13, 2021
Sherry Lynn Thornsbury McCain, 60, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. A Celebration of life will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Life Giving Christian Center in Monroe, North Carolina. Visitation will immediately follow the service.
Christopher Arthur Knudsen-Spangler
Sep 11, 2021
Christopher Arthur Knudsen-Spangler, March 1, 2002 – Sept 11, 2021
Chris, our son, our brother, our grandson left us unexpectedly on the morning of September 11. We are stunned beyond belief. But in our grief, we would like to share a few things about Chris. He loved his car, which he kept squeaky clean. He was very active and...
Kenneth Neal Bennett
Sep 11, 2021
Kenneth Neal Bennett February 24, 1978 – September 11, 2021 Kenneth Neal Bennett, 43, passed away September 11, 2021. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, and son of the late Larry Paul Bennett and Barbara Clark Bennett. Kenneth is survived by his brother Scott Bennett and wife Kandy Bennett, nieces Haley Bennett and Sydney Bennett. Kenneth was a natural artist...
Vera Georgia Pressley Russell
Sep 10, 2021
Vera Georgia Pressley Russell, 92, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Friday, September 10, 2021.
Vera was born on February 22, 1929 in Union County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Robert Taylor Pressley and Minnie Brite Austin Pressley.
Vera was the kindest, sweetest women we have ever known. She never had children of her own,...
James David Sloop Jr.
Sep 7, 2021
James David Sloop Jr., 79, of Weddington, North Carolina passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Services for Mr. Sloop will be private.
Kenneth Paul Petrea
Sep 5, 2021
Kenneth Paul Petrea, 78, of Fairview, North Carolina went home to be with Lord on Sunday September 5, 2021. He was at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Paul was born December 15, 1942 to the late Glenn Calvin and Rachael Melton Petrea in Concord, NC. Paul was married to the love of his life Brenda Helms for...
Betty Calvert
Sep 5, 2021
Betty Calvert, 87, joyfully entered into the presence of her heavenly Father on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Betty was born in Memphis, TN on April 14, 1934 to Robert Earl Barrett and Mary Olivette Barrett. She was the wife of Bill Calvert who preceded her in death in 2013 after 61 years of marriage. The family will gather at...
Ann Wallace Rayley
Aug 30, 2021
Ann Wallace Rayley, 71 of Matthews, NC, went to be with The Lord on August 30, 2021.
She was born January 14, 1950 in Sanford, NC and was preceded in death by her father, James F. Wallace. Ann spent her life as a homemaker and took great pride in being a wife, mother, and grandmother.
Ann is survived by her...
Shirley Ann Mullis
Aug 30, 2021
Shirley Ann Newell Mullis, 80, of Mint Hill, North Carolina passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Matthews Historic Cemetery.
Zelma Mae Porter
Aug 28, 2021
Zelma Mae Williams Porter, 100, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Evergreen Cemetery on Bain School Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina.
Gladys E. Ortiz
Aug 26, 2021
Gladys E. Ortiz, age 79 of Charlotte, NC died on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at McWorther House in NC. Born in Caguas Puerto Rico on October 6, 1941, she was the daughter to the late Juan Marcano and Maria (nee Colon). Gladys came to the United States at a young age. She was married to the late Luis E. Ortiz for 45years, and...
Henry Todd Hopper
Aug 24, 2021
MONROE - Henry Todd Hopper, 54, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Hospice of Union County. Todd was born on August 19, 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia and was the son of late Henry Lee Hopper. In addition to his father, Todd was preceded in death by his step father Terry Lee Bryant; paternal grandparents, James Perry and Daisy...
Julia Marie Sours
Aug 23, 2021
Julia Marie Sours, 81, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. Services will be held at a later date in Virginia.
Kevin Ryan Thomas
Aug 22, 2021
Kevin Ryan Thomas 27, of Locust, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday August 22nd, 2021.
He was born in Charlotte and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 2012. Kevin was employed at Berry Plastics and a huge part of the ministry Ground 40. Kevin was such a joy for everyone to...
Mary Daniel Jones
Aug 17, 2021
Mary Daniel Jones, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Her departure was of natural causes.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 at Central Church, 5301 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC. The family will received friends 30 minutes prior to the service....
Robert Lee Cline
Aug 17, 2021
Robert Lee Cline, 54, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on August 17, 2021.