Local Charlotte, North Carolina  Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 26, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Nov 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Ronald Richard St. Arnauld III, a devoted husband, father, son, and brother, on November 15, 2024, at the age of 36. Ron’s life, though cut far too short, was filled with love. His kindness, humor, and passion for life touched all who knew him.

Born on January...

Nov 10, 2024

Natasha Braden, beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away on November 10th, 2024 at the age of 48. Born on July 7th in Illinois, she touched countless lives with her warmth, generosity, and boundless love for her family and friends. 

She is survived by her three children, Devon Braden, Tyler Braden, and Grant Braden, who were her greatest sources of pride...

Oct 21, 2024

Martin Charles (Bud) Dokes, 91, of Mint Hill, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Gail, and seven children – Rick McClain, Kim (McClain) Carpenter, Myron Dokes, Marty Dokes, Patricia (Dokes) Dowdy, and Kristie (Dokes) Urich. He is predeceased by one daughter, Melinda (Dokes) Cash. He was Papa Bud...

Oct 12, 2024