Local Charlotte, North Carolina Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Raymond Michael Ihnot
Feb 16, 2025
Raymond M. "Ray" Ihnot passed away on February 16 from a heart attack. He was born on July 12, 1967, in Binghamton, NY.
Ray was a graduate of Gulf Coast Community College and was recognized in *Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges*. A talented pastry chef, he pursued his passion for the culinary arts as a certified pastry chef...
Joseph "Mickey" Vann Wilson
Feb 12, 2025
Mr. Joseph ”Mickey” Vann Wilson, 83, of Mint Hill, NC died peacefully Wednesday, February 12, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
The visitation will be at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 15 th from 12:00pm until 1:30pm. The funeral service will follow at 2:00pm with a graveside service immediately following at Sunset Memory Garden.
Mickey was born to the...
Leonard Carlton Blessing
Feb 9, 2025
Leonard C. Blessing (104) passed away peacefully February 9, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. For 61 years, his home was in New Providence, NJ where he was a faithful member of the New Providence United Methodist Church during that time.
A “Renaissance Man,” Leonard led an extraordinary life committed to learning not only for his legions of students and colleagues, but for...
Gerardo Garcia Jimenez
Jan 27, 2025
En mermoria de Gerardo Garcia Jimenez
12/15/1991-01/27/25
Gerardo nació el 15 de diciembre de 1991 y falleció el lunes 27 de enero de 2025. Era un hermano cariñoso de Brenda, Kevin, Eric y Yesenia e hijo de Cipriano y Cristina García. Gerardo era una persona cariñosa, amable y alegre. Amaba a sus sobrinos y sobrinas. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con su...
Jose Manuel Rivera
Jan 11, 2025
Jose Manuel Rivera, beloved son, brother, uncle, and father, was born on July 15, 1975, and was laid to rest on January 11, 2025, after an eight-year battle with cancer. Throughout his life, Jose made an indelible mark on those who knew him, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and passion.
Jose was a passionate music enthusiast, and his love...
June Schimpf Gotta
Jan 8, 2025
June Schimpf Gotta was born and raised in Du Quoin, IL to Agnes and Virgil Schimpf along with her younger brother Charlie and older sister Mary Ann.
She was very proud to be the first in her family to graduate college at Southern Illinois University. Using her education she found her way to Tampa, Florida for a job at a law...
Melissa Ann Mullis
Dec 25, 2024
Melissa Mullis, 31, of Concord, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Resided in Cabarrus County, she formerly worked for Rimertown Store.
She is survived by her mother Deborah Cook, and father Jerry Mullis of Concord, brother Jerry Mullis Jr., sister Cindy Sutton, and brother in law Christopher Sutton of Concord, nephew and nieces. Also her daughter died in the car crash with...
Becky Eugenia Bumgarner
Dec 22, 2024
Lowell- 68, Died December 22, 2024
Loving Grandmother, Mother, and friend.
An amazing spirit gone too soon from this world. A survivor of many battles in life now getting the peace she deserves.
Becky is preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, and children Randy and Brandy Whitworth.
She is survived by her Grandchildren: Brandon, Brooklyn, Briella; Niece and great Nephews: Tiffany...
Mildred B Gragg
Dec 12, 2024
Mildred Hazel Blankenship Gragg, 88 of Landis, NC died, after an extended illness, Thursday, December 12 at Atrium in Pineville. She was born March 4,1936 in Rutherford County.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, James Billy Gragg, two brothers Garland Blankenship, Alton Blankenship, and sister Alice Blankensiip Edwards.
She worked 20 years as a nurse at the...

Angelia Marie Roddey
Dec 10, 2024
Angelia (Angie) Marie Roddey of Sherrills Ford, NC passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024,at the age of forty-nine. She is survived by her loving husband of almost eight years, Chris Roddey, three daughters, Carley Hydrick of Batesville, MS, Brittany Arnold of Meadville, MS, Morgan Buffington of Lexington, NC, three stepsons- Matthew Roddey of Lincolnton, NC, Dillon Roddey of Norfolk, VA...
Jane Anne Becker
Dec 4, 2024
Jane Anne Becker, 72, April 29, 1952 - December 4, 2024 at Aldersgate CC Retirement Community, Charlotte, NC. Born in Warsaw, Indiana to Marvin W. and Bessilee (Kelly) Becker, both preceded her. Survived by two brothers William A Becker (Susan), Phoenix, AZ and Robert J Becker (Cathy), Mount Holly, NC; four nephews Thomas Becker (Joy), Joseph Becker, Ashton Brian Skye...
Cerina Nyirabirori
Nov 16, 2024
Night of Testimony at home
6005 Delta Crossing Lane Apt B,
Charlotte, NC 28212
Time 6pm
11/28/2024
Mass at the church.
Our lady of first assumption
4207 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
Time is 10:00am to 11:45am
11/29/2024
Burial at the cemetery
8901 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Time is 1pm to 2pm
11/29/2024
Reception
8410 Bellhaven Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28216
Time is 2:30pm
11/29/2024
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