Obituaries
Dr. Richard B. Skala
Oct 10, 2011
Dr. Richard B. "Rick" Skala, 86, left this life, October 10, 2011, to be with the Lord following a short illness. Rick was born in Shanghai, China, December 31, 1924, to the late Dr. Karl R. Skala and Elizabeth Nassau Skala. When he was seven years old, the family settled in Burlingame, CA. Rick enlisted in the U.S. Army Air...
Elaine Delores Bardsen
Oct 4, 2011
Elaine Delores Skiva Bardsen, 74, of Monroe, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 4, 2011, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1937, in Aliquipa, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of Raymond Joseph Skiva and Mary Faychak Skiva. She will be remembered by her many friends in the Miami, Florida, area for her many years...
James John "Jim" Dailey
Sep 30, 2011
James John "Jim" Dailey, 61, of Monroe, but formerly of Mint Hill, passed away Friday evening, September 30, 2011. Jim was born in Bellevue, Ohio, July 21, 1950, and was the son of James Thomas Dailey and Thora Fahning Dailey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his baby sister, Ginger Claussen of Pemberville, Ohio,...
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Ryan
Sep 23, 2011
Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Ryan, 84, of The Laurels in Pineville, passed away Friday morning, September 23, 2011. Betty was raised in Silver Beach, New York, and spent most of her life in Plainville, Connecticut. Her father, Daniel James Ryan, was a restaurant owner and her mother, Mabel Finnegan Ryan, was a homemaker. She had one brother, William Ryan, and he...
Eleanor McNinch "Sissy" Fox
Sep 21, 2011
Eleanor McNinch "Sissy" Fox, 74, of Charlotte, died peacefully surrounded by her family early Wednesday morning, September 21, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Roscoe L. "Buddy" Fox, June 5, 2011. A native of Charlotte, Sissy graduated from Myers Park High School and St. Mary's College in Raleigh. She was a member of the...
John Wolf
Sep 20, 2011
John Wolf, 92, of Huntersville, was called home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, September 20, 2011. John was born August 24, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of John and Mary Schneider Wolf. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Navy as a Gunner's Mate. His immediate family includes his wife of...
Douglas Todd Mills
Sep 20, 2011
Douglas "Todd" Mills, 46, of Charlotte, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Todd was born in Charlotte and graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1983. Following high school, he became a successful businessman and was owner of Advantage Exteriors, a well-known construction company in the Charlotte area. Todd enjoyed life to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by...
Malcolm Heath Cranford
Sep 13, 2011
Malcolm Heath Cranford, 85, of Charlotte, died September 13, 2011. A native Charlottean, Heath was the son of William Pleasant and Eula Mullinix Cranford. Heath was preceded in death by brothers Robert Dermont Cranford, William P. Cranford, Jr. and Worth B. Cranford. Heath is survived by his wife, Cleo Cranford, of Charlotte; sister, Dorothy Cole, of Denton, NC; brother, Seth...
Dolores Burke Ballard
Sep 12, 2011
Dolores Burke "Dee" Ballard, 88, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord Monday evening, September 12, 2011. She was born in Grafton, WV, and during WWII proudly served in the U.S. Navy where she met her husband of 63 years, the late Robert Keith Ballard. Following WWII, she worked for the City of Charlotte's Attorney's office. For forty plus...
Susan Lanier Fries
Sep 11, 2011
Susan Lanier Fries, 53, of Weddington, but formerly of Charlotte, was called home to be with her Lord September 11, 2011. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Darrell ,of the home in Weddington; son, Jason Cooper, of Matthews; daughter, Morgan, of the home in Weddington ; and granddaughter, Madison Cooper. Other family members include her father, Ray...
Richard James Lamont
Sep 7, 2011
Richard James Lamont, 77, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning, September 7, 2011. Richard was a proud member of Central Church of God and will be remembered for his faithful participation with the Men of Acts outreach program. His immediate family includes his wife, Crystal Thompson Lamont, of Mint...
Jack Eugene Harbaugh
Sep 6, 2011
Jack Eugene Harbaugh was born January 3, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana but grew up in Petoskey, Michigan. The youngest of five children, Jack distinguished himself by excelling in sports. After a short stint in the Navy toward the end of WWII, Jack attended the University of Michigan where he played football and graduated with a degree in Public Communications....
William "Buddy" Matrose
Sep 3, 2011
Mr. William "Buddy" Matrose, 75, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011. His immediate family includes his wife of 56 years, Carol A. Matrose of Matthews, North Carolina; three children, Judy Muhlsteff of Wesley Chapel, North Carolina, Debra O' Day of Matthews, North Carolina, and Wayne Matrose of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family has...
Donald Ray "Don" Buchanan
Sep 1, 2011
Donald Ray "Don" Buchanan, 69, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Thursday morning, September 1, 2011. Don was born December 16, 1941, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Arthur James Buchanan and Mildred Blankenship Buchanan. His immediate family includes his children, Rebecca Allen of Charlotte, Kenneth "Kenny" Buchanan of Cornelius, Deborah Bailey of Charlotte, Donald...
Laura Elaine Lewis
Aug 31, 2011
Laura Lewis, 48, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday evening, August 31, 2011. Laura was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Mayhew C. Norwood, Sr. and Edna Armstrong Norwood. Mrs. Lewis' immediate family includes her husband, Adam B. Lewis of the home; her children, Amanda Norwood, Farrar Norwood, Amber Victoria Lewis, and Savannah Cheyenne Lewis;...
Greta Alice Braaten
Aug 31, 2011
Greta Alice Braaten, 83, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord Wednesday afternoon, August 31, 2011. Ms. Braaten was born July 20, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of the late John Andersen and Margit Olsen Andersen. Her immediate family includes her children, Bruce Braaten , and his wife, Gail, of Charlotte, Ronald Braaten,...
Robert Lee Bowden
Aug 25, 2011
Robert Lee Bowden, 62, of Charlotte, went to be with his Lord Thursday, August 25, 2011, while at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. His immediate family includes his wife, Evelyn Bowden, of Charlotte; four children, Robin Boseman and her husband, Bishop Jeremiah Boseman, of Charlotte, Robert Lee Bowden, Jr. and his wife, Annette, of Charlotte, Ervin Bowden...
Lola Porter
Aug 25, 2011
Lola Porter, 73, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, and the wife of Glenn Porter,went to be with the Lord Thursday afternoon, August 25, 2011. Lola was born on a farm close to the village of Beaver Springs, PA. She was the daughter of the late Jay Rigle and Cora Cross Rigle. After graduating from high school, she attended Bloomsburg University, graduating...
Thelma Baucom
Aug 24, 2011
Thelma Ruth Baucom, 75, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday evening, August 24, 2011, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Surber. Her immediate family includes her husband of 55 years, David K. Baucom, of the home; her two sons, James K. Baucom, and his wife, Kim, of Monroe, and Brian D....
Jocelyn Miller
Aug 24, 2011
Jocelyn Miller, 80, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 24, 2011. Service arrangements are pending at this time... Service InformationDetails:
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