Obituaries
John Towkan
Feb 20, 2015
John Towkan, 82, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord February 20, 2015. His immediate family includes his wife, Maria Towkan; their daughters, Julie Speas, Shirley DeVizia, Joyce Makar, and Lillian Curtin; four sisters, and fourteen grandchildren. A complete biography will be forthcoming... - Visitation Details
Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 6:00pm - 6:45pm, Central Church of God
Service InformationTuesday, February...
Max Deese
Feb 19, 2015
Olin Max Deese, 69 years of age, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, at Hospice of Union County, following an 8 month battle with cancer. Max was born in Union County, North Carolina on May 18, 1945, and was the son of the late Willie Deese and Carrie Helms Deese. Survivors include his...
Ella H. Collins
Feb 19, 2015
Ella Helms Collins, 78, of Monroe, went to be with the Lord February 19, 2015. She was born in Anson County December 5, 1936, and graduated from Polkton High School. Following high school, she attended Wingate College. In 1960, she married the love of her life the late Daniel Curtis Collins. In addition to being a caring mother and loving...
Michelle R. Brendle
Feb 17, 2015
Michelle Brendle passed on February 17, 2015. Michelle worked for Countryside Cleaners in Mint Hill, NC and attended CPCC part time. She was loved and respected by everyone. Her ability to relax and think clearly in any situation amazed her family, friends and associates. Michelle loved her work, spending time with family and friends, swimming, teaching her dog and welcomed...
Leslie H. Hayes
Feb 15, 2015
Leslie Hovis Hayes of Huntersville, NC passed away on February 15, 2015 after a 5 1/2 year battle with cancer. Born in Charlotte, NC on January 22, 1958, Leslie had a real passion for family and friends, enjoyed cooking, traveling the world, and experiencing life to its fullest. She was a truly great person and will be deeply missed by...

David W. Hefferon
Feb 12, 2015
David William Hefferon, 85, of Monroe but formerly of Charlotte, died February 12, 2015. He was born August 7, 1929, in Holyoke, MA. During the Korean Conflict he served as an officer in the U.S .Army. David enjoyed a forty year career as a commercial pilot. He was known for his quick wit and twinkle in his eye. Survivors include...

Vernon Lankford
Feb 5, 2015
Vernon Lankford, 83, of Stanfield, went to be with the Lord February 5, 2015. His immediate family includes his daughter, Robin Lankford Tucker; his brother, Cornelius Lankford; and his sister, Faye Taylor. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SFBC Building Fund, PO Box 25734, Charlotte, NC 28229. - Visitation Details
Monday, February 9th, 2015 11:00am - 11:45am, Sharon...
Rob McGinn
Feb 5, 2015
Robert "Rob" James McGinn III, 66, of Charlotte, NC passed away on the evening of February 5, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte. Rob was born on September 9, 1948 in Hendersonville, NC to Robert James McGinn Jr. and Louise Beck McGinn. He grew up in the historic Erlanger Mill Village in Lexington, NC, was...
Dorethea Shackelford
Feb 4, 2015
Dorethea "MawMaw" Ott Shackelford, 85, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 4th, 2015 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville with family by her side. Dorethea was born January 11th, 1930, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Wiliam "Bill" and Pearl Ott. She was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church on Tuskaseegee Road in Charlotte. Dorethea...
Jeff Caldwell
Feb 2, 2015
Jeffrey Morris " Jeff " Caldwell, 52, of Charlotte, passed away February 2, 2015 while in the care of Levine & Dickson Hospice House Southminster. He was born April 3, 1962 in Mecklenburg County and is preceded in death by his father, Morris Caldwell. Survivors include his wife, Daphne; his mother, Freida Caldwell; sister, Carol Jamison and her husband, Gary;...
Timothy W. Sneed
Jan 24, 2015
Timothy William "Sneedo" Sneed, 36, of Charlotte, passed away on Saturday January 24, 2015. His immediate family includes his daughter, Amelia, his father Robert D. Sneed of York, SC, and his mother Pam McCall, and sister Jamie Sneed, both of Stanfield, NC Timmy was the grandson of the late Maydean and James McCall. Timmy worked hard at being a good...
Nell M. Petersen
Jan 23, 2015
Nell McGinty Petersen, 105, died in Charlotte on January 23, 2015. She had the distinction of being the eldest member of Sharon Presbyterian Church. Nell was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 27, 1909, the daughter of the late Luther McGinty and Maude Jackson McGinty, She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl A. Petersen and her...

Leighton M. Lovette
Jan 20, 2015
Leighton Mitchell Lovette, 76, of Matthews, passed away January 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Kim Goff and her husband, Richard, and Leigh Poplin and her husband, David; a sister, Neil Lane; four grandchildren, Katelyn Goff, Lindsey Goff, Addison Poplin, and Adam Poplin. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to Hospice of Union County...
Willie M. Kenley
Jan 1, 2015
Willie Moore Kenley, 101, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord January 1, 2015. Prior to her death, she was the oldest living member of Ebenezer A.R.P.Church. She made Ebenezer her church home for over 85 years. Her immediate family includes her children, Craig Murray Kenley, Jr., Forrest O. Kenley and his wife, Anne, and Williard E. Kenley and...
Bud Earl Jr.
Jan 1, 2015
Glenn John Earl, Jr, affectionately known as "Bud" was born October 21, 1959 in Salem, Ohio. Son of Glenn J Earl, Sr. and Carol Earl. He was preceded in death by his, father Glenn Sr, both his maternal grandparents, Carl and Vida Kelm, paternal grandparents, Louis and Rachel Earl, and a half brother Jack. A 1978 graduate of Leetonia High...
Wilmer Eugene "Hap" Hansen
Dec 28, 2014
Wilmer E. Hansen "Hap", a resident of Plantation Estates in Matthews, NC, passed away in his apartment on December 28, 2014, with loving family members at his side. Hap, whose wife Ruth passed away in 2013, is survived by his daughter, Karen H. Schulze residing in Philadelphia, PA with her life partner Marshall Asnen; his son Kent A. Hansen residing...
Bernice D. Rowell
Dec 20, 2014
Bernice Rowell of Indian Trail, NC passed away on December 20, 2014. Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 25, 1925, she was the daughter of Harold H. (Pappy) Day and Alice C. Day. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband C. Wayne Rowell. She worked as a bookkeeper and office manager with her dad...
Bob J. Maccubbin Sr.
Dec 20, 2014
Robert J. Maccubbin, Sr, passed away December 20th surrounded by those who loved him dearly. We have lost a true gentleman, husband, Father, Grandfather and friend. He will be truly missed. Bob was born June 25, 1930 in Westfield, NJ to Harold and Frances Maccubbin. He spent his youth on Long Island and later attended Washington and Lee University where...
Ethelle C. Roberts
Dec 13, 2014
Ethelle Coln Roberts left this life to be with the Lord on December 13, 2014. Ethelle was born in Hoffman, and was a long resident of Rockingham. She was the wife of the late James H. Roberts, and they both were members of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was a strong and dedicated mother and homemaker. She is survived by...
Bruce E. Dial
Dec 12, 2014
Bruce Edmond Dial, 63, of Pineville, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, December 12, 2014. Bruce was born April 6, 1951, in Williamson County, Illinois. he was the son of the late William Hollis Dial and Ruth Naydean Harris Dial. His immediate family includes his wife, Linda Bailey Dial; his son, David Bruce...