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Obituaries

Local obituaries for CHARLOTTE, NC.

Bernice M. Hawkins

Bernice M. Hawkins

Aug 31, 2017

Mrs. Bernice Hawkins was born in Jamestown SC. She was a dearly devoted housewife and will be missed by her family and friends.

Daniel Hunter, Jr.

Daniel Hunter, Jr.

Aug 31, 2017

“Honoring the Life of Daniel Hunter Jr.”     Daniel Hunter Jr. was born October 29, 1941 in Charlotte, NC to Daniel and Naomi Hunter.  Daniel also known as “Danny” graduated in 1959 from West Charlotte High School in Charlotte, NC. Seven months after graduating High School, Danny and several of his friends drove to Los Angeles, CA looking for more and...

Greyson Raziel Dawson

Greyson Raziel Dawson

Aug 30, 2017

Grayson Raziel Dawson was born on December 5, 2015 and departed this life on August 30, 2017 at Texas Children's Hospital while awaiting a lung transplant. 

Daniel Benjamin Holliday

Daniel Benjamin Holliday

Aug 29, 2017

Mr. Daniel Holliday was born in New York to Mr. Harry Lee Holliday and Ms. Lorraine Shand.

Geraldine Sanders

Geraldine Sanders

Aug 27, 2017

Ms. Geraldine Sanders worked for the New York School System as a Bus Matron. Interment will be private.

Glennie Grate

Glennie Grate

Aug 26, 2017

GLENNIE GRATE was born in Georgetown, South Carolina on September 16, 1933, to the late Mike and Margaret Grate.  He peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday August 26, 2017. Glennie Grate was a proud graduate of West Charlotte Senior High School, Class of 1952 and Carver College, Class of 1957.  Glennie served in the United States Army from 1953 to...

Joseph Glover

Joseph Glover

Aug 25, 2017

Joseph “Sonny” Glover Jr., age 68 was born February 26, 1949 in Charlotte North Carolina to the late Rosa Lee and Joseph. On August 25th 2017 Sonny went home to Glory Land to receive his Robe and Shoes for his tired feet that God had made for him. Joseph attended Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Central Piedmont Community College where he...

Karen A. Porter Howard

Karen A. Porter Howard

Aug 23, 2017

Mrs. Howard was a devoted security guard at Lance Packing Company here in Charlotte, NC.

Charles Massey

Charles Massey

Aug 22, 2017

Mr. Massey was a devoted self-employed carpenter.

Arthur Holly Jr.

Arthur Holly Jr.

Aug 21, 2017

Arthur Holly and Annie Mae Holly are the parents of Arthur Holly Jr.Services are incomplete at this time.

Washington "Bobo" Ryles Vi

Washington "Bobo" Ryles Vi

Aug 19, 2017

Mr. Ryle was a devoted Barber at Touch of Precision Barber Lounge here in Charlotte, NC.

Elbert Lee Atkinson, Jr.

Elbert Lee Atkinson, Jr.

Aug 18, 2017

Services are incomplete at this time.

Eddie Drakeford

Eddie Drakeford

Aug 17, 2017

Mr. Drakeford was a Marine Veteran and a self-employed Carpenter.

Alfred Davis

Alfred Davis

Aug 16, 2017

Mr. Alfred Eugene Davis 61, son of the late Early B. Davis Sr. and Jettie Mae Davis was born in Charlotte NC on August 30, 1955. He departed his earthly life at Carolina Medical Center on August 16,2017. He was preceded in death by his brother Early B. Davis Jr. and nephew Thurmont Deant Davis Mr. Davis attended South Mecklenburg...

Vivian Houston

Vivian Houston

Aug 15, 2017

Vivian Houston, 80, was born December 25, 1936. On August 15, 2017, Ms. Houston passed away peacefully at her home. Survivors include her three daughters, Davida H. Kirkpatrick, Theresa H. Smith (Michael), Regina H. Babili (Artemas). Her Celebration of Life will be held at Marvin AMEZ Church on Friday, August 18, 2017, as follows:  Viewing 10-11, Visitation 11-12, Funeral Service...

William E. Jones

William E. Jones

Aug 15, 2017

William “Will” Elijah Jones   Mr. William “Will” Elijah Jones of 2415 Sandy Porter Rd. Charlotte, NC passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2017 at Mecklenburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Jones, the son of Mr. Louis Jones and Mrs. Georgianna Bennett Jones, was born May 11, 1924 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. He attended Laing High School in...

Giles Wade

Giles Wade

Aug 14, 2017

All Funeral Services for Mr. Giles will be Private.

Bernise Ford

Bernise Ford

Aug 12, 2017

Bernise Sims Ford went home to be with her Heavenly Father on the evening of August 12, 2017. She was born on August 26, 1918 in Macon, Georgia. Bernise was preceded in death by her parents, her son Walter Thomas Sims, and husbands Fred Sims and Robert Ford. Bernise is survived by one granddaughter, Melodye Bernadette Sims Heath (Fred); 4...

Florida Simpson

Florida Simpson

Aug 6, 2017

Florida "Sister" Tillman Simpson, 89 of Charlotte, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Services will be held at Church In The City 118 S. Burns Ave. Charlotte, NC 28208 on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 12 noon. Quiet hour will be at 11:00 a.m. Alexander Funeral Home is in charge of services. Charitable...

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