Obituaries
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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Joyce Crabtree Dobbs
Aug 23, 2011
Joyce Crabtree Dobbs, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with her family and her Lord early Tuesday morning, August 23, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Dobbs, Sr., her son, Robert Lee Dobbs, Jr., two sisters, and two brothers. Her immediate family includes her daughter, Lynda Dobbs Montgomery, of Charlotte; her brother, Bill...
John Wesley Livingston
Aug 21, 2011
John Wesley Livingston, 89, a resident of Plantation Estates in Matthews, North Carolina, died Sunday morning, August 21, 2011. Before retiring, he had been a consultant in the automotive industry. His immediate family includes his daughter, Linda Jacobs, of Columbia, South Carolina. Service InformationPrivate
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Jin Sung Kim
Aug 9, 2011
Jin Sung Kim, 43, of Huntersville, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Additional biographical information will be forthcoming... Visitation Details
Friday, August 12th, 2011 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Independent Bible Baptist Church
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Dorothy Gunther "Dot" Cunningham
Aug 9, 2011
Dorothy Gunther Cunningham, 94, of Matthews, went to be with the Lord she loved so much Tuesday, August 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, George F. Cunningham. Her immediate family includes her daughter, Rosanne Bateman and her husband, Hank, of Matthews, North Carolina. Rosanne and Hank want to express their sincere appreciation to...
Audrey Elizabeth Knight
Aug 6, 2011
Audrey Elizabeth Knight, 90, of Matthews, North Carolina, ended her battle with cancer Saturday evening, August 6, 2011. She was born December 20, 1920, in Roebuck, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Sam Brewington and Fannie Harvey Brewington. During World War II, she served as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Women's Army Air Force (WAC)....
Irene Esther Whitlow
Aug 4, 2011
Irene Esther Whitlow, 88, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011. She was born August 10, 1922, in Ashe County, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Brack Osborne and Belzona Spencer Osborne. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, JoAnn Braswell, her son, Charles Allen, and her grandson, Edward Davis, II. Mrs. Whitlow's immediate...
Laura McRorie McKenzie
Jul 31, 2011
Laura McRorie McKenzie, 95, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday morning, July 31, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, George W. McKenzie, Jr. Laura was an independent and talented lady that loved the Lord, her family, and friends. Reading and working in her garden were her passion. She will be sadly missed by her children,...


