Obituaries

Reba Joyce Ray

Reba Joyce Ray

Jul 17, 2016

Reba Joyce Ray, 84, formerly of Charlotte, but now residing in Hope Mills, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Sunday morning, July 17, 2016. She was born January 30, 1932, in Gastonia, NC and was the daughter of the late James Carl Anderson and Della Brooks Anderson. Her immediate family includes her children, Jan...

Dr. John M Archer  III

Dr. John M Archer III

Jul 12, 2016

John Milton Archer, III, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home in Charlotte, with his three children at his side. Born September 3, 1933 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of the late John Milton Archer, Jr. and Beatrice Payne Archer. He spent most of his life growing up surrounded by the beautiful mountains of...

Robert Bruce Westberry

Robert Bruce Westberry

Jul 8, 2016

Robert Bruce ("Bruce") Westberry, 89, passed away on July 8, 2016, in Matthews, NC. Mr. Westberry was born July 11, 1926, in Coconut Grove, FL, to James A. Westberry and Lura Elizabeth Butler. He attended Ponce de Leon High, Coral Gables, FL and the University of Florida, Gainesville. Mr. Westberry retired from Southern Bell (AT&T) after 35 years. He is...

Donald E. Cooley

Donald E. Cooley

Jul 4, 2016

Donald Eugene Cooley, 73, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 4, 2016. Don was born September 7, 1942 in New Boston, Ohio, to the late Russell Cooley and Marie Johnson Cooley. He retired from Yellow Freight after 32 years of service where he had been a diesel mechanic. Don was an avid fisherman, loved to play...

Fred  Hogshead

Fred Hogshead

Jun 30, 2016

Fred James Hogshead, 78, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord June 30, 2016. He was born May 15, 1938, in Corpus Christi, TX, the son of the late Gholson Myers Hogshead and Adrienne Baxter Hogshead. Fred was an avid golfer, loved the beach and shagging. He was also quite a jokester and loved to read. However, his family...

James Henry Ford  Sr.

James Henry Ford Sr.

Jun 26, 2016

James Henry Ford, 90, surrounded by his loving family, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born in Del Rio, Tennessee on August 8, 1925. He later moved to Laurens, SC, where he met and married the love of his life, Virginia Wilkie. (Ford) He held several jobs and eventually owned and operated his...

Betty Jean Dixon

Betty Jean Dixon

Jun 17, 2016

Betty Jean Dixon, 80, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. Survivors include three children, Clarence R. Dixon, Jr. (Victoria R.), Thomas O. "Tod" Dixon (Sheila C.) and Anthony L. Dixon (Shelly); a brother, Pete Smith; a sister Faye Johnston; 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 6:00PM until 7:00PM Friday, June 24, 2016, at Liberty...

Roscoe  White

Roscoe White

Jun 17, 2016

Roscoe White Jr. passed away June 17, 2016. He was born September 7, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. Mr. White graduated Oak Hill School, Lenoir, NC, in 1943, and served in the Army Air Corp Aviation Cadets officer program while attending Davidson College. He was then activated to regular Army Air Corps and was trained as a machine gun turret electrician...

Pedro  Tkachuk

Pedro Tkachuk

Jun 14, 2016

Pedro Tkachuk, 86, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 14, 2016. His immediate family includes his wife, Sara Tkachuk; two sons, George Daniel Tkachuk and Sergio Tkachuk; three brothers; one sister; and eight grandchildren. - Visitation Details

Friday, June 17th, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Central Church of God

Service InformationFriday, June 17th, 2016 7:30pm, Central...

Marie Louise Rink

Marie Louise Rink

Jun 10, 2016

Marie Louise Rink, 68, of Charlotte, passed away, Friday, June 10, 2016 at her home in Charlotte, NC with her family by her side. She was born in Mt Vernon, NY August 18, 1947 to the late Walter and Vivian Seems. She graduated from Mt Vernon High School in 1965. In 1971, she married Richard Rink and they lived in...

Betty Ruth Helms

Betty Ruth Helms

Jun 6, 2016

Betty Ruth Helms, 81, of Marshville, NC, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 6, 2016. Betty was born in Union County, North Carolina, December 1, 1934. She was the daughter of the late John Hinson and Ethel Thomas Hinson. Mrs. Helms was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Thomas (Boone) Helms and two sons, Ronnie Helms...

Troy  Withers

Troy Withers

Jun 4, 2016

William Troy Withers of Charlotte, NC went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2016. He was born on August 1, 1925 in Catawba County. Troy attended Wilson Grove Baptist Church where he was a member since 1959. He worked as a barber in Charlotte and Mint Hill. Serving in the 1st Infantry, he was a decorated veteran,...

Jack Montgomery Zeigler

Jack Montgomery Zeigler

May 28, 2016

Jack Zeigler, age 93, passed away peacefully in the Lord on Saturday, May 28 surrounded by love. He was born in Thomasville, Georgia May 19, 1923. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Sarah Grier Zeigler; by his parents, George Edward Zeigler and Christine Hjort Zeigler; and by a sister, Christine Daniel. He is survived by...

Eduardo  Kalapuch

Eduardo Kalapuch

May 20, 2016

We are honored to offer the wonderful biography of Eduardo not only in English, but also followed in Spanish: Eduardo Kalapuch affectionally known as Eddie was born on October 12th 1943 to Miguel and Victoria Kalapuch. In Chaco, Argentina. His parents immigrated to South America from Europe and owned farms in the cotton region of the northern Argentina. He was...

Greg  McWhorter

Greg McWhorter

May 15, 2016

Gregory "Greg" Scott McWhorter passed away on May15,2016, at his home. He entered the gates of Heaven where he is now in eternal peace forever. Greg had a heart of gold and was a wonderful brother and son. We will always remember his beautiful smile and the way he loved unconditionally. He knew Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior...

Joshua William Baker

Joshua William Baker

May 8, 2016

Joshua William Baker, 30, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away May 8, 2016. Additional biographical information will be forthcoming... - Visitation Details

Saturday, May 14th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Gaskin Funeral Services

Service InformationSunday, May 15th, 2016 1:00pm, Gethsemane Memorial Gardens

Interment Details

Gethsemane Memorial Gardens

Andrea Leigh Williamson

Andrea Leigh Williamson

May 5, 2016

Andrea Leigh Williamson, born August 12th, 1944, went to her heavenly home on May 5th 2016. Andrea, originally from Portsmouth Virginia, with family roots in Watauga County, led a life full of adventure, smiles and color. After 35 years of life, Andrea prayed to God for things perhaps impossible- a husband and a baby. Her prayers were answered when she...

Thomas Webber Hicks

Thomas Webber Hicks

May 4, 2016

Thomas W. Hicks joined his wife Madgie in heaven on May 4,2016. Tom was born in Bingham, Maine to Daniel and Frances Hicks. He is preceded in death by his brother William R. Hicks, both parents,his oldest son Thomas Webber Hicks, his daughter Janice Marie Johnson and his loving wife of 45 years Madgie Lee Hicks. He served his country...

Michael Anthony Gentile

Michael Anthony Gentile

May 2, 2016

Mr. Michael Anthony (Tony) Gentile, 78, passed away May 2, 2015. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Isabelle Eleanor Gentile (December 2, 2014). Tony was born in Manhattan, New York, November 8, 1937, and retired from the sanitation department in New York as Foreman following many years of service. He leaves behind his daughters, Donna Cohen and...

Marjorie Booz Bancroft

Marjorie Booz Bancroft

May 2, 2016

Marjorie Booz Bancroft, 95, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, and a resident at JAARS with her husband, Lester H. Bancroft, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, May 2, 2016. In addition to her husband, her immediate family includes her children, Rebecca Bancroft DeHart and Myles Bancroft; and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. - Service InformationFriday, May...