Local Charlotte, North Carolina  Obituaries

Christy Johnson

May 20, 2019

Christy Lynn Johnson

April 23, 1969 - May 20, 2019

Christy Lynn Johnson, 50, of Charlotte, North Carolina went to be with the Lord on Monday due to an extended illness at Pineville hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Mike Johnson and Carol Vallei.

Surviving is her...

Riley Howell

Apr 30, 2019

Riley C. Howell

Waynesville, On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Riley Carl Howell’s life was tragically cut short on the Campus of UNC-Charlotte.  He was 21.

A native of Haywood County he was a son of Thomas Edward Howell, Jr. and Natalie Marie Henry-Howell.  Riley was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dr. Thomas E. "Ted"...

Denise Bryant

Apr 28, 2019

Denise Marie Bryant, age 58 of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Denise was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and was a graduate of John Marshall High School and York Technical College. The family will be receiving friends and relatives on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from  6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Palmer...

Jermie Camp

Apr 7, 2019

Jeremy Cain Camp died unexpectedly at the hospital on April 7th, 2019 in Elizabethton, TN at the age of 42.

Jeremy Cain Camp is survived by his Mother and Father Linda Kay Butler Caldwell and Ronnie Eugene Caldwell of Gastonia; Sisters Angelia Taylor and Kimberly Carpenter; Brothers Jeff Caldwell, Danny Camp, Richard Camp and Wife Tracy Camp,...

Edna Schwartz

Feb 21, 2019

Edna "Caroline" Schwartz, 66, of Statesville, NC went to her heavenly home on Feb. 21, 2019. Caroline was a beloved mother, daughter, and grandmother.

She is predeceased by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stamper, her beloved daughters Carol Ann Burton and Elaine Bridges.

She is survived by her sons, Alan Schwartz of...

Christopher Carpenter

Jan 22, 2019

Christopher Carpenter Passed away January 22, 2019 unexpectedly at his home in Mt. Holly NC. Chris was married to Jennifer Erwin, they had one son Zachary. Chris worked as a technician with the Petroleum Company. Chris was preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents Frank and Betty Howell, Paternal Grandmother Gaynell Carpenter. Chris leaves behind a loving mother Patricia Howell,...

Anthony Marasco

Dec 30, 2018

Mr. Anthony J. Marasco, age 89, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Matthews, NC.

Tony was born on April 4, 1929 in Archbald, PA to Anthony and Anna (Schuttert) Marasco.

Tony was employed with IBM for 32 years.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  During...

Thomas Jackson

Dec 30, 2018

On Sunday, December 30, 2018, Thomas Linton Jackson, loving husband and father, lost his long-term battle with congestive heart failure, at 72. Thomas, known by his family as "Tommy", was born November 15, 1946 in Lumberton, NC to "Connie" Covington and Linton Woodrow Jackson. In 1987, he married Ginny Francis making him an instant family man which he embraced whole...

John Fults

Sep 16, 2018

John Mason Fults, 24, was a bright, vibrant, kind young man who cared deeply for others. He had a unique sense of humor; his intelligent dry wit delighted many while confounding a few. His warm heart and gracious outlook always showed through his cool demeanor. He supported many people through their battles with addiction as part of the Mecklenburg...

Thomas Everett

Sep 14, 2018

Tabor City, NC

Thomas Charles Everett, age 28, died Friday, September 14, 2018.  Born July 13, 1990 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Ronnie Alan Benoche and Sharon Marie Everett Benoche.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters: Cristina Marie Hetrick of Niagara Falls, NY, Heather Maines of...

Margaret Payne

Sep 9, 2018

Margaret (Peggy) Payne passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, September 9th 2018, at Huntersville Oaks skilled nursing facility. Mrs. Payne was born in Johnson City, NY on June 10, 1941 to the late Max Dustin Sweet and Margaret Grey Sweet. She received a bachelor’s degree from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY and a Master’s degree in Cardiovascular Nursing from...

John Dotson

Mar 14, 2018

John "Ric" Dotson, 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, surrounded by love and his family. He was a great, honest, hard-working man who made anything seem fun and never met a stranger. His wife of 35 years and children meant the world to him and he did everything he could to love and provide for them. Ric...

Roland Allen Jr.

Jan 20, 2018

Sonny Allen age 75 passed away in his home of natural causes on January 20, 2018.

He was born in Alabama but called Charlotte North Carolina his home for most of his life. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather.

His light shined brighter than most. He was a vibrant...

Phyllis Revels Hill

Dec 15, 2017

Phyllis Anne Revels Hill, age 72, was born in Charlotte NC to Louis and Ethel Pangle on December 14, 1945 and she joined her Lord in heaven on December 15, 2017.  Her kind and gentle spirit will live in the hearts of her family and friends. Phyllis attended East Mecklenburg High School graduating in the early 1960's. Phyllis was...

Gregory Wagner

Nov 22, 2017

Gregory (Greg) Henry Wagner died in his home on November 22, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of 69.

He is survived by his wife Rosalie A. Wagner, Brother Garry Wagner and children from his previous marriage, Daughters Jennifer (Wagner) and (spouse) Matthew Ankley, Kara (Wagner) and (spouse) Adam Strauss, Son Andrew Wagner and Step-Children...

Darren Strain

Nov 20, 2017

Carolina Mortuary Service is assisting the family, who will hold a private service at a later date.

James Tyner

Nov 18, 2017

James Howard Tyner, 77, of Charlotte, NC went to be with Jesus after a long illness.

Jim was born in Raleigh, NC. He grew up in Chester, VA where he went to school, was in the boy scouts, Graduated from Smithdeal-Massey Business College, Richmond, VA and worked for Overnite Transportation. After several transfers within Overnite,...

Doris Hamilton

Aug 15, 2017

Doris Nixon Hamilton

01/26/1939 to 08/15/2017

Doris Nixon Hamilton passed 08/15/2017 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her son Fred E. Handsel Jr. and his life partner Benjamin Bellante, and step-son Tim Hamilton, as well as her 2 sisters Louise Cowart of Stanley and Melissa Weiss of Hickory and numerous nieces...

Nicole Kennedy

Jul 7, 2017

Nicole Greene Kennedy, age 40, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte NC. A native of Gaston County and a lifelong registered nurse and servant to her community, she was a daughter of Jimmy Greene and Marsha Cassidy. Nicole was a loving mother, daughter and sister whose primary focus was her son,...

Michael Banister

Jul 3, 2017

Michael Eugene Banister (age 67) went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center ICU in Charlotte NC. A memorial in celebration of Mike’s life will be held Saturday July 15, 2017 at 11am to 12:30pm at GraceLife Church of Pineville (705 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC 28134) with Pastor Rodney Cripps...