Local Charlotte, North Carolina  Obituaries

Aug 15, 2020

Virginia C. Meek, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 91 just shy of her 92nd birthday.

She is survived by her 4 children:  Robert B. Meek of Gastonia, NC; Clifford C. Meek of Hendersonville, NC; Marjorie C. Meek of Surfside Beach, SC; Charlotte B. Miles of Southlake, TX.  She was...

Aug 14, 2020

John Edwin Rose Jr. passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday August 14, 2020. He was born November 3, 1937 in Charlotte, NC to the late Dorothy Montgomery Rose and John Edwin Rose Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother James. John was a 1955 graduate of Myers Park High School and NC State...

Jul 4, 2020

James Monroe Barnhill (Jim), age 81, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, July 4, 2020 where he was greeted by his loving wife of 54 years. Born in Gaston County on August 11, 1938 he was the son of the late Floyd and Grace Phillips Barnhill.  Jim was a servant to God and a lifelong member of Woodlawn Baptist...

May 24, 2020

Judith (Judy) Elaine Baillieux (Gromley), 66 of Mint HIll, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday,May 24, 2020 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Judy (momma"B") is survived by her husband of 48 years Richard Baillieux, daughter Michelle ("B") Baillieux and son Richard (Dick) Baillieux all of Mint Hill, NC. She is survived also by...

May 12, 2020

Stephen Alan Roberts, 72 died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 while vacationing at the beach. Steve is survived by his wife Joan Roberts of 53 years and his son Stephen Alan Roberts II.

More about Steve from his wife Joan of 53 years.

Steve was a gifted mechanic at the early age of 11. His Dad...

Apr 29, 2020

Betty Ann Wilson, 87, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital on April 29 th of Covid-19. She had previously been a resident of Carrington Place Nursing Home in Matthews, NC. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Kenny and Lou Lou Bell Wilson and her sister Barbara Wilson. She is survived by her only grandson,...

Apr 24, 2020

Matthew Bulluck of Winston-Salem passed away on April 24, 2020. He was 68 years old. Matt Bulluck was emeritus faculty at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts’ drama department, where he taught acting and directing for eighteen years, from 1997 to 2015. Bulluck was also an actor, award-winning playwright, and arts administrator who worked for some of the nation’s...

Mar 31, 2020

Brenda Barnhill (Mimi), 74, was greeted by her Heavenly Father with “Well done, good and faithful servant!” on March 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 16, 1945 in Gaston County and the daughter of the late Aliene Smith. In addition to her mother she was proceeded in death by her grandparents Gordon...

Mar 29, 2020

Leafa "Lee" Weimer MacArthur, 88,  passed away on March 29, 2020 in Denver, NC. Leafa was born at the Weimer Farm, Milford Township, Somerset, PA, on Sept. 19, 1931 to the late Reid A. Weimer, Sr.  and Susan Hay Weimer.  Losing her parents at a young age, she and her twin sister Leah then made their home with the...

Feb 4, 2020

Sara Grant Usery, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC. Sara was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Rev. Jasper N. Grant and the late Phoebe Phillips Grant. Sara was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother Melvin Grant, nephew Randy Grant and niece Robin...

Jan 26, 2020

Betty Sue Schoeneck Howell, aged 90, died on Sunday, 26 January, 2020 at Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s. The daughter of the late George Frank Schoeneck and Clara Lorraine “Lori” Schoeneck (Hardister) of Charlotte, Betty was born in Pulaski Arkansas and grew up in Little Rock. She moved with her parents to Charlotte N.C....

Jan 23, 2020

Dolly Laverne Reynolds Gaddy, age 90, passed away comfortably at home with family after a brief illness on January 23, 2020.

Dolly is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Georgia, and all but one sister. She is survived by her sister Ruby, her daughter Vicki, and her great grand daughter/legally adopted daughter Leslie....

Jan 19, 2020

Peggy Mitchell

CHARLOTTE, NC – Peggy Mitchell, 79, passed away on Sunday morning, January 19, 2020 at Levine-Dixon Hospice House in Huntersville, NC.

Peggy was born on September 16, 1940 in Auburn, IN to the late Robert F Mitchell and Muriel Cox.  She is survived by one brother, James Mitchell currently residing in...

Dec 19, 2019

Walter Eugene "Gene" Barnette, 70, of Dallas NC passed away peacefully on 12/19/2019 at Peak Resources in Gastonia NC, after a brief illness with cancer. Gene was born May 20th, 1949 to Betty Ann Davis Barnette and the late Walter Perry Barnette.

Gene was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from the textile industry.

Dec 18, 2019

Ella "Carole" Hutchins passed away Wednesday December 18, 2019 in the care of friends and family at Tucker Hospice House of Cabarrus County.

Carole is survived by her sister Lynn, and son Cody.

Carole worked as a paramedic in the counties of Yadkin, Rowan, Mecklenburg, then Lincoln prior to retirement.

A Memorial of Life Celebration will...

Dec 14, 2019

Joseph “Joe” K Kinan of Gastonia NC, formerly of South Boston Ma, passed on December 14, 2019 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte NC. Joseph will be transported from Carolina Mortuary Services in Charlotte NC, to Folsom Funeral Home in Dedham Ma. Friday January 17, 2020 there will be a viewing from 11:00 to 12:00 pm at St...

Dec 2, 2019

Garrett Stephen Clark Lewis born September 7, 1985 (34) of Gastonia, NC beloved father, son, brother, family member and friend won his battle against renal/heart disease on Monday December 2, 2019 while at home.

Those you knew Garrett, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.

Those left to cherish his memories...

Sep 8, 2019

John Kevin Murphy Mr Murphy died peacefully Sunday September 8th, 2019.  He was born in New York City to Daniel Murphy, deceased 1949, and Lillian Parker Murphy, deceased 2002, and has lived in Charlotte NC since 1994 having moved from Worcester MA.  He received a BA/Russian Studies in 1964 and MBA in 1975 from Fordham University. His interests in...

Jul 22, 2019

Shannon "Win" Winslow Davidson Jr. of Easley South Carolina formerly of Charlotte North Carolina passed away on July 22, 2019 at the age of 63. Memorial Service arrangements will be announced at a later time.

May 24, 2019

John Hubert Spivey, 72, of Belmont, NC died on May 24, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 27, 1947 in Rockingham, NC to the late Ernest Jones Spivey and Jewell Carroll Spivey.

He is survived by his “bride” of 40 years, Dixie, son Andy, and granddaughters Jewell and Mary-Catherine; brother Mitchell and...