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LeAnne Elizabeth Snipes

LeAnne Elizabeth Snipes

Nov 28, 2025

LeAnne E. Snipes, aged 39 of Mint Hill passed away November 28, 2025 at her home. She was born on July 19, 1983 in Columbia, South Carolina. She graduated from American Academy in 2005.

She is survived by one son Justis Tanner Bennett, her mother Hannah Watts Wilson, her father Jimmy Snipes (wife Kathy), her brothers Scott Broadaway (wife Meredith) and...

Sylvia Jean Burns

Sylvia Jean Burns

Nov 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sylvia Jean Griffin Burns.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jean Burns, who left us peacefully on November 21 at the age of 81.

Sylvia Jean Griffin was born on May 24, 1944 to the late Edward Austin Griffin and Glendred Deese Griffin. She was the heart of her family...

Lisa Dawn Miller Stewart

Lisa Dawn Miller Stewart

Nov 12, 2025

Mrs. Lisa Miller Stewart, age 55, of Sunset Beach, NC passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Lisa was born May 22, 1970 in Charlotte, NC to Doris June Messina Miller and Johnnie Hazel Miller II.

Lisa attended Independence High School in Charlotte, NC. Lisa began her career in health care as a phlebotomist at Novant Health. She also worked as a...

Terry Lindsay Putman Sr

Terry Lindsay Putman Sr

Nov 3, 2025

Terry Lindsay Putman, Sr., also known as “Putt”, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at his home in Lenoir, North Carolina. Terry was born on May 15, 1955 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was one of two sons to Shirley J. Putman and the late James J. Putman.

He graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and attended Western Carolina University....

Jerrie L Magarian

Jerrie L Magarian

Oct 30, 2025

Jerrie Magarian died on 10/30/25

Jerry Lynne Alderson Magarian (Jerrie) 83, of Concord NC passed away on 10/30/25.

Jerrie was born in Tulsa Oklahoma. Her family moved to the San Francisco Bay area when she was young. And lived in San Lorenzo CA. She went to San Lorenzo High School.

Jerrie lived in Sparks NV for quite a few years. She worked in...

Immanuel Day Jr.

Immanuel Day Jr.

Oct 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Immanuel Day Jr., affectionately known to many as “Manny,” who departed this life on October 11, 2025, at the young age of 21. Immanuel was born on December 4, 2003, in Buffalo, New York, to Jasmine (DeJarnette) Guzman and Immanuel Day Sr. From the very beginning, he brought joy,...

Clarence Hoover Wooding Jr.

Clarence Hoover Wooding Jr.

Oct 5, 2025

Clarence H. Wooding, Jr. was born on September 11, 1955 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Inez R. and Clarence H. Wooding, Sr. He passed quietly in his sleep on October 5, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Clarence graduated in 1974 from Patrick Henry High School, Roanoke, Virginia. He enlisted in the US Air Force in May 1978. As part of...

Jo Ann Paladino

Jo Ann Paladino

Aug 26, 2025

Jo Ann "Pooh" Paladino, 78, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at home following health complications. Born on July 4, 1947, in Elmira, New York, Jo Ann was a beacon of warmth and generosity, always opening her heart and home to anyone in need. She was a devoted sister, mother, and friend whose kindness touched countless...

Carolyn Jean Robinson

Carolyn Jean Robinson

Aug 16, 2025

Carolyn Jean Robinson, 87, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at Carmel Hills Assisted Living Center. She was born on June 15, 1938, at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ, to Henry and Hilda Brune and was raised in Pennsauken, NJ.

Carolyn cherished being a mother to Laurie and Brian and “Nana” to her grandson, Tyler, creating treasured...

Quinetta Shunta Leak

Quinetta Shunta Leak

Aug 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Quinetta Shunta Leak, who departed this life on August 3rd, 2025, at the age of 45. She was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and best friend — deeply loved for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and the way she made others feel truly seen and cared...

Amanda Lee Connor

Amanda Lee Connor

Jul 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved, Mandee Connor, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Born on April 16, 1979, she was 46 years old.

Mandee was born in Mt. Pleasant, PA, and grew up in Van Meter, PA. Mandee began high school at Belle Vernon High School, PA, and graduated from Estero High School, FL in 1997....

Tammy Diane Lilly

Tammy Diane Lilly

Jul 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tammy Diane Dotson Lilly on July 28, 2025. Tammy was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 20, 1960. She was the daughter of the late Larry and Rita Dotson

Tammy grew up in Oak Hill, West Virginia and though her life took her to many places, West Virginia was always...

Dolores Widman Stern

Dolores Widman Stern

Jul 6, 2025

Born in New York City on August 31, 1932, Dolores passed away peacefully at Charter Senior Living in Charlotte, NC, on July 5, 2025, at the age of ninety-two.

A native New Yorker, Dolores embodied the spirit of her city, embracing its vibrancy and energy. Her passions included playing tennis and staying active. She cherished her independence and loved to travel....

John "David" Thomas Sr.

John "David" Thomas Sr.

Jun 12, 2025

A native Charlottean, David was the youngest of six children born to Georgie and Wesley Thomas. He unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, June 12.

David grew up running around the neighborhood on Arnold Dr. prior to moving to Mint Hill for his high school years. Active in his church youth groups, he and friends had many good times playing at the...

Timothy "TJ" Jeter Jr.

Timothy "TJ" Jeter Jr.

Jun 7, 2025

Timothy Jeter Jr., lovingly known as “TJ”, was born on December 19, 1987, in Cheverly, Maryland. From his earliest days, TJ carried a spark—an infectious light that would touch countless lives. He spent his formative years in Fairfax County, Virginia, graduating from Fairfax High School in 2006.Ever curious and intellectually driven, TJ went on to earn his degree in Accounting...

Cynthia Diane Abernathy

Cynthia Diane Abernathy

Apr 28, 2025

Cynthia Phillips Abernathy of Stanley, NC, passed away

at her home on April 28, 2025. She was born on

September 28, 1952, to R.W and Eunice Phillips. She

worked before retiring as an administrator and data entry

clerk. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother who

cherished spending time with her family and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, David

Abernathy, Father R.W....

Zachary Aidan Lavergne

Zachary Aidan Lavergne

Apr 23, 2025

Zachary Aidan Lavergne, 22, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on April 23, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center following a tragic vehicle accident on April 18th. He was born on November 26, 2002, in Gastonia. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Teresa Mabe and grandfather Paul Lavergne, Sr. Zack was blessed with a large and loving family...

Margarito Perez Rodriguez

Margarito Perez Rodriguez

Apr 22, 2025

Margarito Perez Rodriguez, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on April 22, 2025, in Kannapolis, North Carolina. He was born on February 23, 1963.

Margarito is survived by his devoted wife, Maria N. Medel, and their children, Leslie Perez and Carlos Perez, who will forever cherish his memory and the love he shared with them.

Family and friends are invited...

Ronna Panek Abbott

Ronna Panek Abbott

Apr 11, 2025

Ronna Panek Abbott died peacefully in her sleep, on Friday, April 11, 2025. Her sister Karen was with her. Ronna had been in Hospice for only one week. This was her second Hospice stay, the first in 2018, at Fairport, NY’s Advent House, where she actually recovered from T-cell Lymphoma and went home. As difficult as her passing is, we...

Wendell Ray Martin

Wendell Ray Martin

Mar 20, 2025

In the gentle transition from winter to spring, Wendell Ray Martin, 69, found his eternal peace on March 20, 2025, at his home in Charlotte North Carolina, born March 5, 1956 in the foothills of Canton, Georgia, Wendell lived a life that quietly transformed the world around him through acts of kindness and genuine consideration.

He attended Cherokee High School in...