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Obituaries

Local obituaries for CHARLOTTE, NC.

Wheeler Jackson, Jr.

Wheeler Jackson, Jr.

Dec 2, 2025

Wheeler Pete Jackson Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as “June,” peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, born on December 8, 1929, and the only child of the late Wheeler Pete Jackson Sr. and Annie Mae Jackson.

He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War as...

Willie J. Perry

Willie J. Perry

Nov 23, 2025

His Light in This World

Willie Perry, a deeply loved son, husband, father, granddaddy, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on November 23, 2025, at his home in the arms of his wife. He will be fondly remembered for his quiet nature, intuitive mind, joy of being outside tinkering with cars and tools, and his love for camping— which he openly...

Sherry Harley

Sherry Harley

Nov 20, 2025

Her Light in This World

Dr. Sherry Harley, a deeply loved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She will be fondly remembered for her powerful mind, her joyful heart, and her lifelong passion for teaching — a gift she shared generously with everyone she knew. Sherry’s...

Loretta Sinclair

Loretta Sinclair

Nov 16, 2025

Loretta Hawkins Sinclair was born on November 19th, 1941 in Queens General hospital in Queens NY.. to the late Mr. and Mrs. Minus and Bernice Hawkins. Loretta was the oldest of 5 children. Loretta departed her life peacefully at her home on November, 16th 2025 at the age of 84 years old.

Kenneth Edward Gaither

Kenneth Edward Gaither

Nov 12, 2025

The Life and Legacy of

Kenneth Edward Gaither

Kenneth Edward Gaither—affectionately known as “Papi,” “The Professor,” “Ole’ Man,” “Yogi,” and “Kenny G”—the life of every gathering and a cherished husband, father-figure, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2025.

Born on October 15, 1955, to Mary Louise Gaither and James Leak, Kenneth grew...

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