Obituaries

Richard L. Ward

Richard L. Ward

Aug 29, 2021

Richard L. Ward, 68, passed away  Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Zelma Mae Porter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Lee Cline

Aug 17, 2021

Robert Lee Cline, 54, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on August 17, 2021.  

Juanita Deas

Juanita Deas

Aug 12, 2021

Juanita Deas, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away Friday, August 12, 2021. A Graveside Service to honor Ms. Deas will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, August 20, 2021 at Sunset Memory Garden in Mint Hill, North Carolina. A formal obituary will be forthcoming. To view Ms. Deas service please visit this link- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSH_9g0uFL4Iivz0kPjysfA

Thomas Elbert Elliott

Thomas Elbert Elliott

Aug 10, 2021

Thomas Elbert Elliott, 74, of Matthews, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Atrium Pineville, with his wife of 50 years Deborah Lovern Elliott by his side. Thomas was born in Tennessee on February 2, 1947, the son of the late Albert C. and Mabel Aldridge Elliott. Thomas spent his career working for WBTV for 27 years. All...

Joel David Greene

Joel David Greene

Aug 9, 2021

Joel David Greene, 61, of York, South Carolina passed away Monday, August 9, 2021.

Joel was born on June 26, 1960, in Spartanburg County, the son of the late William ‘Red’ Richard Greene and Mary Gibson Greene. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Joan Greene Childers.

Joel is survived by his wife, Martha...

Joyce Simpson Thomas

Joyce Simpson Thomas

Aug 6, 2021

Joyce Dean Simpson Thomas, 79, of Indian Trail, North Carolina  passed away Friday, August 6, 2021.

Joyce was born on April 17, 1942 in Union County, a daughter of the late Neal McDonald and Loyce Catherine Rowell Simpson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Thomas. 

Joyce attended Fairview High School, where she...

Marvin Smith Snead

Marvin Smith Snead

Aug 3, 2021

Marvin S. Snead, 91, of Pageland, passed peacefully Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Atrium Health Union, in the comforting presence of his wife, son and step granddaughter.

Born March 12, 1930, he was a son of the late Clyde and Emma Cox Snead. In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by his son, Darrin Snead.

Marvin served...

Shirley Jean Robinson Shuford

Shirley Jean Robinson Shuford

Jul 31, 2021

Shirley Jean Robinson Shuford, 83, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Denton R. Robinson and Beulah Bass Robinson; brothers, Charles Robinson, and Paul Robinson of Charlotte, and Buddy Robinson of Lake Norman; and sisters, Ruth Allred of Charlotte, and Naomi Thomas of Asheboro. Survivors include her former husband,...

William Reid Lawing

William Reid Lawing

Jul 28, 2021

William Reid (Reidy) Lawing, 96, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

He was born in Charlotte, N.C. to James Carl Lawing, Sr. and Jenna Lois Lawing. After transferring from Harding High, Reidy graduated from Thomasboro High School in 1942. Most of his career was spent with Uniroyal Tire Company in Charlotte. After early retirement at age...

Larry Morris Conrad

Larry Morris Conrad

Jul 26, 2021

Larry Morris Conrad, 54, went home to serve our Lord and Savior after battling cancer on July 26, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving and caring family. Larry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Teresa Tarkka Conrad, daughters Ashlee and Kaitlyn Conrad, mother Doris Conrad Whaley (preceding death by his stepfather Jim Whaley II), father Larry Conrad,...

James Charles Taylor

James Charles Taylor

Jul 23, 2021

James Charles Taylor

May 2, 1936 ~ July 23, 2021

James Charles Taylor was born on May 2, 1936 and was the son of the late Raymond Albert Taylor & Brinnie Cleo Taylor (Sustar).   

He was a loving husband to his wife of 50 years, Lois Joann Taylor (Dellinger).  She passed away June 26, 2021.  He mourned her passing...

Adrienne Allison Bowling

Adrienne Allison Bowling

Jul 22, 2021

Adrienne Allison Bowling, 76, passed away peacefully and entered into her heavenly home on Thursday, July 22, 2021.   Adrienne was born March 20, 1945 in Staten Island, NY and grew up in Clearwater, FL. She received her degree in music from St. Petersburg Junior College in 1965. Adrienne participated in numerous Miss Genie Pageants, as well as singing in...

Ingeborg K. Czerny

Ingeborg K. Czerny

Jul 19, 2021

Ingeborg Karoline Luisa Mueller Czerny, affectionately known as Inge, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on July 19, 2021. 

Inge came to the United States from Germany as the young bride of Winn W. Czerny in 1960. Together Inge and Winn started their life in Salt Lake City, Utah where their two children were born. They made multiple moves...

Kathleen Isabelle Abrams

Kathleen Isabelle Abrams

Jul 15, 2021

Kathleen Isabelle Abrams (Sheehy) passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2021.  She was born February 23, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Walter and Julia Marinscak Sheehy. In addition to her parents, Kathye was preceded in death by her former husband, Joseph Daniel Estrada. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Estrada Hallman of Matthews,...