Obituaries
Richard Wayne Witmore
Sep 9, 2023
Richard “Rick” Wayne Witmore, 72 of Union County, NC went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2023. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Teresa along with his daughter, Autum Witmore; his siblings, Dale Witmore(Cora), Donnie Witmore(Barbara), Randy Witmore(Debra), Dennis Witmore(Ronda) and Dean Witmore(Tonda); and one grandchild, Taia along with many nieces and nephews.
Gwendolyn Carol McCall
Sep 5, 2023
Gwendolyn Carol McCall, 76 of Mint Hill, NC left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on September 5, 2023. She was a loving, wife, mother and grandmother who made everyone feel loved.
A Graveside Service for Gwendolyn will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:00am at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The Service will be...
Bertha Shingleton
Sep 4, 2023
Bertha Shingleton was born on August 28, 1935 in Baghdad Iraq to parents Lapya Zacharia and Yamleekha Shamun. She was the second child of four, Khanna, the oldest, then Bertha, Pnoel and Bailis. She lived with her family and her aunt Mariam (a missionary). In 1944, her father passed away at a young age leaving her mother a widow with...
Thomas Edward Helms
Aug 25, 2023
Thomas Edward Helms (Boomer), 63, of Marshville (New Salem) NC, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 25th, 2023. He was born in Union Co on December 18th, 1960. He attended Piedmont High School in Monroe, NC. His career was masonry. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Thomas Helms (Boone), his mother, Betty Ruth Helms,...
Pamela June Baker
Aug 24, 2023
Pamela June (Tarplee) Baker was born on June 11,1929 to Frank and Amy Tarplee in Abinger Common, England and passed away on August 24, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pamela was a beloved adventurous and witty wife, mother and grandmother. She explored the world visiting countries from Vietnam to Belize and devoted her career to science both by driving research...
James Ira Henneman
Aug 24, 2023
James Ira Henneman of Charlotte, NC, passed away Thursday evening, August 24, 2023 at 87 years of age.James was born on February 6th, 1936 in Indiana, PA, the baby to a family of 7 brothers and 6 sisters. After James graduated from Rayen High School in 1954, he went on to serve in the Army. After serving in Kitzingen, Germany,...
Beth Ann Portuesi
Aug 16, 2023
Beth Ann Portuesi of Monroe, NC, devoted Christian, mother, sister and friend, died Wednesday August 16, 2023 at the age of 62 after a 13-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her son Richard Vreeland, and her sister Jane Mosquera.
Beth was born January 14th, 1961 to parents Johanna and Louis Portuesi, and grew up in Staten Island, NY....
Monica Viola Wallace
Aug 12, 2023
In Loving Memory of Monica Viola Wallace, born on February 02, 1942, to Aubrey Miller, and Ethel Perry . Monica peacefully went to her heavenly home on August 12th, 2023. She is now reunited with her mother, Ethel Perry, sisters, Esther Hamilton, Cope, Carmen Plunkett Foster, and Bailey Scott. She is survived by her sister, Veronica O’Connor, four children ,...
Helen Mildred Marten
Aug 6, 2023
Helen was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 28, 1935 to Eric and Johanna Marten. She and her brother Gene, born a year later, grew up in neighboring Maywood. There the family attended St. John Lutheran Church; and it was there in Sunday School at the age of 7 that Helen came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and...
Andrew Edward Ranhosky II
Jul 31, 2023
Andrew Edward Ranhosky Jr of Stamford CT passed away in Rock Hill on July 31, 2023
Andrew was born in in Stamford CT on November 11, 1939 to Marion & Andrew Ranhosky
He attended Stamford High School where he excelled in Baseball and Football. He later attended Santa Ana Community College to study Engineering and Drafting. He was employed by North American...
Pauline Sanders Rushing
Jul 29, 2023
Pauline Sanders Rushing passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was the daughter of David Guy Sanders and Mary Elizabeth Pendleton Sanders.
Pauline is preceded in death by her husband Morris Lee Rushing and daughter Trudy Rushing Cates.
Survivors are Gladys Paige(Dale) and Lee Rushing(Libby) along with 8 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great Great Grandchildren.
Allie Mae Bishop
Jul 27, 2023
In Loving Memory of Allie Mae Bishop, Daughter of Bailey Marie and Andrew Tyler.
With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we come together to remember and honor the precious life of Allie Mae Bishop, who was born into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father after 23 weeks of gestation on July 27, 2023. While her time with us was brief,...
Everette Ney Haigler
Jul 22, 2023
Everette Ney Haigler, age 98, peacefully went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on July 22, 2023. Everette is now reunited with many beloved friends and family members. Everette was born May 21, 1925 near Marshville, North Carolina as the sixth son of John David Haigler and Bertha Green Querry Haigler. He grew up as a farmer’s son in the hard times of the Great Depression. Everette was a Hospital Corpsman...
Bill Thomas
Jul 17, 2023
William John Thomas was born to Edward and Violet Thomas on December 7, 1932, in Brownstown Township, Michigan. He passed away on July 17, 2023, in Matthews, North Carolina. William was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Margurete Bondie, Edward Thomas, Mildred Brochue, Donald Thomas, Robert Thomas, and Dorothy Morris. He is survived by his wife of 67 years,...
Bryan Purvis
Jul 14, 2023
George Bryan Purvis, 86, peacefully entered into eternity with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, July 14, 2023.
He was born September 15,1936 to Clifton Cohen Purvis and Nauva Atkinson Purvis. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Purvis Ballard and brother, Edwin Purvis.
He is survived by his wife of 64...
Carolyn Morgan
Jul 4, 2023
Carolyn Constance Coffey Morgan, 89 received her Freedom from this world on July 4, 2023. She is celebrating with Jesus now and had been praying often for Jesus to take her Home.
Carol was born in Roseborough, Avery County North Carolina to the late John Sherman and Buena Vista Coffey. The youngest of 14 children born at home.
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