Obituaries

Carl John Stybe

Carl John Stybe

May 19, 2018

Carl John Stybe, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was born September 5, 1930, in Yonkers, New York, and was the son of the late Charles Johann Stybe and Nellie Browne Stybe. Dad was a loving thoughtful man who cherished his wife and adored his children. He worked tirelessly to be able to support...

Fred  Niehoff

Fred Niehoff

May 17, 2018

On Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 10 am, Fred Niehoff went to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 13, 1940, to Mr. & Mrs Clement Niehoff. He attended: Smyster Grade school From 1945 to 1954, North Park Academy From 1954 to 1958, Bloom Junior College From 1958 to 1960, Univ. of Illinois Inst....

Sommer Chere' Burnette

Sommer Chere' Burnette

May 14, 2018

Sommer Chere' Burnette, 36, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed from this life Monday, May 14, 2018. Sommer was born November 24, 1981, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was the daughter of Melanie Henderson Burnette and the late Charles Vernon Burnette. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, and sister that we will never be able to replace. Sommer loved going to...

David Mack Wilson

David Mack Wilson

May 12, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of David Mack Wilson announce his passing on May 12, 2018, at the age of 74. David will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Lency, and his children, Dean Arp and his wife, Anne, Tracy Ratcliffe and her husband, Al, Christy Lawing and her husband, Kendall, and Jenny Kerns...

Kenneth "Ken" Holloway

Kenneth "Ken" Holloway

May 4, 2018

Ken was born on December 15, 1946 in Paterson, NJ to Jean Roe Holloway and the late Edward Holloway. He has two sisters, Sharon and Doris. Ken grew up in Little Falls and Paterson, NJ. Ken was a Boy Scout and his love of scouting continued as an adult. Ken served as a Cub Scout Pack Leader, Asst. Scoutmaster, Charter...

Stephanie Marie Helms

Stephanie Marie Helms

May 3, 2018

Stephanie Marie Helms was born January 31, 1984 in Onondaga County, New York. She is the daughter of John Siganowich and Patricia Dreverman Siganowitch. In addition to her parents, her immediate family includes her husband, Christopher L. Helms; their son, Ethan Parker Helms; her sister, Shannon Juopperi and her husband, Kyle; and her brother, Shawn Siganowich and his wife, Emily....

Edna Mae Carlson

Edna Mae Carlson

Apr 26, 2018

Edna Mae Rebola Carlson, 91, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. Funeral service arrangements are incomplete at this time...

Dorothy Creech Mullis

Dorothy Creech Mullis

Apr 23, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Creech Mullis, 92, Monroe, went to her heavenly home on April 23, 2018. Dot will be sorely missed in her role as matriarch to her immediate family and by her extended family and friends. We the family, take comfort in her commitment to the Lord and knowing we will be reunited with her in His timing. Dot was...

Sallye Preslar Mahaffey

Sallye Preslar Mahaffey

Apr 19, 2018

Sallye Preslar Mahaffey, 74, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening, April 19, 2018. A complete obituary will be forthcoming... - Visitation Details

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Steele Creek Church of Charlotte

Service InformationTuesday, April 24th, 2018 2:00pm, Steele Creek Church of Charlotte

Interment Details

Sharon Memorial Park

Gene  McKinney

Gene McKinney

Apr 18, 2018

Eugene(Gene) B. McKinney, 86 of Monroe, NC went home to be with the Lord on 4/18/2018. He is preceded in death by his father Baxter McKinney, his mother Laura J. McKinney and two sisters Maydean McCall and Doris Huss, and step daughter, Kelly. He is survived by his wife Linda McKinney; daughters Debbie Sweeney and Teresa Hillenbrand; step daughter, Paige;...

MarthAnne Melanie Cheeseman

MarthAnne Melanie Cheeseman

Apr 18, 2018

MarthAnne Melanie Cheeseman, 66, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 18, 2018. MarthAnne will be remembered for over 44 years having served with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, first in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and then moving to the Charlotte, North Carolina Headquarters. Born in Beadle County, South Dakota, January 11, 1952, MarthAnne was the daughter...

Sung Chun Hong

Sung Chun Hong

Apr 3, 2018

Sung Chung Hong, 92, passed from this life to his eternal home April 3, 2018. Mr. Hong was born in Seoul, South Korea, April 27, 1925. Additional biographical information will be forthcoming... - Service InformationFriday, April 6th, 2018 8:00pm, St. John Lee Korean Catholic Church

Interment Details

Private

Grace  Gooden

Grace Gooden

Apr 2, 2018

Grace Aman Gooden, 88, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2018 in Charlotte, NC. Grace was born November 29, 1929 in Mingo, Sampson County, NC, the daughter of Eddie Aman and Vida Naylor. In 1950, Grace married the love of her life, Warren James Gooden whom she is survived by, as well as her beloved children,...

Jerry Lamar White

Jerry Lamar White

Mar 26, 2018

Jerry Lamar White, of Matthews, passed away March 26, 2018. He was born March 17, 1958, in Charlotte and graduated from Independence High School in 1977. He worked in auto repair for over 40 years and owned Kirk Brown and Sons in the Cotswold and Oakhurst communities which he was very successful. Mr. White enjoyed coaching his sons in the...

Joseph Bernard "Joe" Kopaskie

Joseph Bernard "Joe" Kopaskie

Mar 24, 2018

Joseph Bernard Kopaskie, better known as Joey or Joe, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Joe was a brother, husband, father, and friend. He was a true engineer, both inside and outside of his professional career, tackling every challenge with wit and ingenuity. This included designing countless traffic signals and roadways along the east coast as well as...

Anita Tipton McCarver

Anita Tipton McCarver

Mar 23, 2018

Anita Tipton McCarver, 82, of Indian Trail, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born January 10, 1936, in Asheville, NC, and was the daughter of the late Thomas John Tipton and Elizabeth Wilson Tipton. Mrs. McCarver is preceded in death by her husband, Donald McCarver, and her son, Eddie "Lanny" McCarver, and son-in-law Troy...

Larry Gene Rape  Sr.

Larry Gene Rape Sr.

Mar 20, 2018

Larry Gene Rape, Sr, 70, of Monroe, went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, March 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Burgess. Mr Rape was born March 2, 1948, in Union County, NC, and was the son of the late Rufus Rape and Frances Wall Rape. His immediate family, in addition to his mother...

Sven Kaarel Aavaste

Sven Kaarel Aavaste

Mar 17, 2018

Sven Kaarel Aavaste, 57, of Belmont, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father Arnold Aavaste, half brother Rein Aavaste, Paternal grandparents, Kaarel Magnus Aavaste and Aline Nigols Aavaste, maternal grandparents Elmar Weckram and Akulina Liivoja Weckram. Mr. Aavaste was born December 5, 1960, in Charlotte, North Carolina, at Mercy Hospital to...

Devernon  Polston

Devernon Polston

Mar 12, 2018

Devernon Polston, 89, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. Mr. Polston was born December 27, 1928, in Tuckerman, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Polston. His immediate family includes his son, Kevin Polston of Charlotte. Additional biographical information will be forthcoming... - Service InformationDetails:

The time, date, and location are pending...

Interment...

James Harrill Padgett

James Harrill Padgett

Mar 10, 2018

James Harrill Padgett, passed away on March 10, 2018 at the age of 58. A native of Shelby, Jim attended NC State University and owned his own business (JHP enterprises) working in construction and restoration. Jim was a free spirit and always up for an adventure, making an early mark by riding his bike from Shelby, to his grandparents' home...