Obituaries
Rosanne S. Dunn
Jul 28, 2013
Rosanne Scrofani Dunn, 59, of Matthews, departed from us to go to her eternal home Sunday morning, July 28, 2013. Professionally, she will be remembered for her 25 years of service as a realtor in the Charlotte area. Rosanne was a strong, loving, and warm individual. It was obvious that she never met a stranger. Her generosity and kindness was...
Kelly D. Cogdell
Jul 23, 2013
Kelly Dean Cogdell, 54, formerly of Charlotte, but now residing in Mt. Holly, passed away July 23, 2013. Born in Greenville, Tennessee, he is the son of Ralph H. Cogdell and Ernestine Pemberton Cogdell. In addition to his parents, his immediate family includes his loving spouse, Linda Sperling; his children, Allison, Justin, and Stephanie Cogdell; his sister, Karla Elliott; his...
Vivian Georgia Baird
Jul 21, 2013
Vivian Georgia Baird, 97, of Bath, South Carolina, passed away at home Sunday evening, July 21, 2013. She lived in Columbia, SC for most of her adult life working as a hotel switchboard operator at the Jefferson Hotel. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Walker "JW" Baird; siblings, Helen and Aiken Teague, Jimmy and Rose Dent, Mary...
Marsha L. Odom
Jul 17, 2013
A limb has fallen from the family tree, I keep hearing a voice that says "Grieve not for me." Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, The good life lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage; I'm counting on you, Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at...
Marjorie L. Jones
Jul 13, 2013
Marjorie Louise Jones, 95, of Plantation Estates in Matthews, NC, passed away on July 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, George D. Jones and her step-son George D. Jones, Jr. Marjorie was born in St. Louis, MO, March 20, 1918, and she was educated at Columbia College and the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, as...
Emily N. Brantley
Jul 9, 2013
Emily Northington Brantley 83, entered Heaven July 8, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Louise Allen Howey, (Roscoe), brother, Comer Northington Jr. (Rachael), and grandson, Jonathan DiPietro. Emily was born July 7, 1930, in Davisboro, Georgia, the daughter of the late Comer and Mattie Northington and graduated from Charlotte Central High and attended Appalachian State University....
Charlotte Martin
Jul 8, 2013
Charlotte Yvonne "Nonnie" Martin, 70 of Matthews, went to be with Jesus Monday, July 8, 2013. She made Jesus attractive to all who knew her. Her defining characteristics were unselfishness and her Christ-like gentleness. Everyone knew that "she was always on YOUR side!" Her authentic humor was delightful & disarming. She never offended anyone in word or deed...(except Poppy!!) Her...
James H. Rhoads
Jul 7, 2013
Mr. James Howard Rhoads, 85, formerly of Charlotte, but most recently of the Waxhaw area, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013. Mr. Rhoads was a very humble, loving man who was soft spoken and very genuine. He loved his family and truly loved being around others. He was a great father and proud grandpa. His immediate family includes his children,...
Agnes V. Lawson
Jun 23, 2013
Agnes Virginia (Aggie OM) Lawson, 88, of Indian Trail, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Bobby Crudele. Agnes was born in Jackson County, FL, and after retiring as an administrative assistant in New York, She moved to the Indian Trail area with her family. She was an avid...
Nancy C. Hammond
Jun 23, 2013
Nancy Culp Hammond, 83, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 23, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert P. Hammond, Sr. and her son, Gilbert P. "Geepy" Hammond, Jr. Nancy was born August 7, 1929, in Mecklenburg County, and was the daughter of the late Clyde Robert Culp and Lois Beatrice Garris Culp....
Neil N. Krewson
Jun 11, 2013
Neil Norman Krewson, 84, of Charlotte, passed away June 11, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Born October 12, 1928, in Johnson City, New York, he was the son of the late Hugh Krewson and Ruth Vaughn Krewson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Krewson. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Neil...
Shirley Rae Brizell
Jun 10, 2013
Shirley Rae Brizell, 66, of Indian Trail, passed away Monday morning, June 10, 2013. Shirley was born in Tazewell County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Edgar Allen Rutherford and Edna Irene Williams Rutherford. She was a loving wife, mother, and proud Grandma. Survivors include her husband, Roy Brizell; two sons, David (Dave) Brizell and his wife, Rachel, and Daniel...
Sara Jane Hoover
Jun 9, 2013
Sara Jane Hoover, active in the Charlotte community and a member of the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame who taught hundreds of Belmont and Charlotte school children to swim then watched over them from a lifeguard's chair, died June 9, 2013 after a short battle with brain cancer. Sara never met a person or a creature she didn't care deeply...
J.D. Pennell II
Jun 9, 2013
John D. Pennell, 77, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at home. He loved dogs, his companion Janey, his sister, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and golf - not necessarily in that order. Dad was an accomplished chef, having owned two restaurants and was always willing to share a recipe with anyone who asked. He rarely had an...
Homer H. Cash
May 29, 2013
Mr. Homer Hughes Cash, 95 of Matthews, North Carolina, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at home. Born February 15, 1918, in Rutherford County, NC, he was the son of the late Zephy Lloyd Cash and Merle Parham Cash. Homer served in the Army Signal Corps during World War II, serving tours of duty in the Philippines, Korea and Papua New...
Daphne K. Carter
May 10, 2013
Daphne Kennedy Carter, 82, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, May 10, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Carter, Sr. She will be remembered as a very gracious, humble, and truly Christ-like individual. Very devoted to her family, she was fun-loving and those that knew her enjoyed their...
Rachel J. McAllister
May 8, 2013
Rachel Jackson McAllister, 74, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville. Rachel was born July 24, 1938, in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She was one of seven children and was the daughter of the late Clyde Harrison Jackson and Mae Allen Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Baxter McAllister,...
James Thomas Gettys
May 3, 2013
James Thomas Gettys, 77, of Crumpler, North Carolina, but formerly of Charlotte, died in Charlotte May 3, 2013. Born in Mecklenburg County,North Carolina, he was the son of the late John William Gettys and Vivian Bassett Gettys. His immediate family includes his children, Carolyn Nowaczewski, Tom Gettys, and Joy Witherspoon; his brothers, John William (Bill) Gettys, and Barry Gettys; his...
Lucille Griffin
May 2, 2013
Alma Lucille Griffin, 89, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away May 2, 2013. Lucille is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Leonard Frank Griffin, and her daughter, Debaney Sue Griffin Smith. Born in Norwood, North Carolina, Lucille was the daughter of the late Aullie and Elizabeth Parker. She graduated from Charlotte Technical High School in 1941. For...
Thomas Eugene Dey
Apr 30, 2013
Thomas Eugene Dey (Tom) 84 of Waxhaw, N.C., passed away surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous fight with cancer on April 30, 2013. He was born in Baltimore, Md., on October 6, 1928 to Melvin Dey and Mary McGinnity. Tom retired as a senior executive with the Chrysler Corporation in (1992). He honorably served in the military...
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