Obituaries
Margaret Bickel Winfrey
Jan 29, 2021
Margaret Ann Bickel Winfrey entered into eternity with her Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 76 on January 29, 2021.
She is survived by her son, Matthew Winfrey; her granddaughter, Keianna Winfrey; her great-grandsons, Robert Scott Dimaio and Grayson Chandler Winfrey; and her "daughter," Tina Klika and family. Also, Margaret is survived by her sister-in-law, Carol Moss; two nephews, Curtis...

Wanda Taylor Ritchie
Jan 28, 2021
Wanda Taylor Ritchie, 59 of Matthews, NC passed away on January 28, 2021.
Charles Wesley Abernethy Sr.
Jan 26, 2021
If you were in dad’s house at night, you would hear him talking to his Jesus before getting into bed. The tone of the conversation made it clear he was speaking to someone he truly knew...not just talking to someone that he heard about in a Sunday sermon.
Our dad was the real deal. He loved his family and he...
Patsy Ann Watson
Jan 24, 2021
Patsy Ann Watson of Charlotte passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband Raymond Watson; their son Thomas; her father Charles J. Caldwell; her sister Brenda Lipofski and her children David Lipofski, William Lipofski, Jessica Lipofski, and Katie Lipofski. She is preceded in death by her mother Betty Lou Lineberry Caldwell.
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Kathy Brulinda McNeill
Jan 22, 2021
Kathy Brulinda McNeill (Johnson) entered this world on July 14, 1954, to the late Erma Zell and Theodore Franklin Johnson Sr. of Union County, North Carolina. Kathy worked in the food service industry most of her life. She enjoyed interacting with the public, Kathy had a friendly and helpful disposition. Many of her patrons looked forward to being greeted by her,...
Elizabeth Bailey McNeill
Jan 21, 2021
Elizabeth (Beth) Bailey McNeill, 60, of Indian Trail, NC died Thursday, January 21, 2021 from ALS. She was born December 1, 1960 in Winston Salem, NC, to Martha Hanes Bailey and Donald Wayne Bailey. She married Tony McNeill on April 6, 1991 and he survives.
Also surviving are her son and daughter by marriage, Lee and Natalia McNeill; her daughter...
Gary Baldwin Williams
Jan 15, 2021
Gary Baldwin Williams of Indian trail went home to be with Jesus on Friday January 15, 2021. He was born July 25, 1951 to Bobby Baldwin Williams and Clara Dorothy Williams. He was preceded in death by his late wife Janet Hucks Williams, brother Arthur Williams and parents.
Mr. Williams proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Sharp Shooter. He was a...
Phillip Eldon McFarland
Jan 11, 2021
Philip Eldon McFarland, 75, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2021. He was married to Aracely McFarland for 54 wonderful years. For 43 years Phillip worked as a Pharmacist . At one point in his career he owed and operated his own Pharmacy. When Phillip was on his down time, he loved to watch and read...
Leticia Michelle Leal
Jan 10, 2021
Leticia Michelle Leal, 56 of Wichita, Kansas went to be with to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior on January 10, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Leticia, “Tisha” or “Letty” was born in Newton, Kansas on June 2, 1964 where she grew up and later moved to Wichita. She loved Jesus and people with all she had and was a...
Paul "Tank" Thompson
Jan 9, 2021
Paul Samuel "Tank" Thompson, 43 of Norwood, NC passed away on January 9, 2021.
Paul was a beloved son and father who had a big heart and will be truly missed by all.
He is survived by his mother Donna Diggs, his father; Darryl Thompson, his 4 daughters; Trinity Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Autumn Thompson, and Mia Thompson, his 2 brothers; Chris Thompson and...
Jean Bell Lawrence
Jan 9, 2021
Jean Bell Lawrence, 87, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 9, 2021. Born and raised in Lynchburg, VA, Jean and her husband raised their three children in the surrounding area. After time spent in south Florida and Linville Falls, NC, Jean moved to Matthews in 1985. Jean had a deep appreciation for the arts. Her affinity for drawing and painting...
Helen Mildred Quicksell
Jan 8, 2021
Helen Mildred Quicksell, 83 of Monroe, NC passed away on January 8, 2020.
A formal obituary will be forthcoming. . . .
Bobby Ray Deese
Jan 5, 2021
Bobby Ray Deese, 78, finished his race and met his Savior, Jesus Christ, face-to-face on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Bobby was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and resided in Stanley, NC. He was proceeded in death by his parents, James & Della Deese; brothers Gene, Donnie, and Ronnie Deese.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and loving...
Peggy Neill Russ
Jan 4, 2021
Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Peggy Neill Russ passed away peacefully January 4,2021. She was 91 years old.
Peggy is survived by two daughters devoted daughters, Christy Hardy (John) of Greensboro and Melissa Russ of Charlotte she is also survived by three grandchildren Beth Wise (Matthew), William Hardy, and Preston Russ as well as four great grandchildren Liam Hardy, Jacob Hardy, Hardy Wise, Wyatt Wise. She is...
Alan John Burgess
Dec 29, 2020
Alan John Burgess, age 74, of Mint Hill, NC passed away on the morning of December 29th, 2020, succumbing to complications from COVID-19.
A 1964 graduate of Canastota High School, Alan attended Barrington College before enlisting in the US Air Force in 1966. He met and married his eternal sweetheart Kathryn in 1968. He attended Brigham Young University (BYU) before...

Wendy Lee Sinclair
Dec 21, 2020
Wendy Lee Sinclair, 70 of Charlotte, NC passed away on December 21,2020.

Wendy Lee Sinclair
Dec 21, 2020
Wendy Lee Sinclair, 70 of Charlotte, NC passed away on December 21, 2020.
Neil Arch Biggs Jr.
Dec 19, 2020
Neil Biggs 94, of Charlotte went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Dec. 19, 2020. He will be joyfully reunited with Dorothy Stiles Biggs, his wife of 56 years. Neil’s life centered around faith, family, and career. He was a founding member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a current member of Central Church of God.
Finding a camera in a pawn...

Dr. Thomas Joseph Burkart
Dec 18, 2020
Dr. Thomas Joseph Burkart, 95 of Matthews, NC passed away on December 18, 2020.
A formal obituary will be forthcoming. . .