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Obituaries

Local obituaries for CHARLOTTE, NC.

Matthew Stonewall Johnson Sr.

Matthew Stonewall Johnson Sr.

Jan 5, 2024

Celebrating the Life and Legacy

of

Matthew Stonewall Johnson SR

Mr. Matthew Stonewall Johnson SR of 7589 Old Plank Rd Stanley, NC was born on July 4, 1935. He transitioned this earthly life on January 5, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, Charlotte NC. Matthew was a...

John L. Walker, Sr.

John L. Walker, Sr.

Jan 5, 2024

John Leslie Walker, Sr. - dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend - passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. John was born to Walter and Neely Walker in York, SC on May 4, 1933.  He had one older brother, Walter C. Walker.  John was raised in a Christian home and, as a youngster, attended White Hill A.M.E. Church...

Diandra Latonya Land

Diandra Latonya Land

Jan 3, 2024

Diandra Latonya Land 42, was born in Charlotte, NC on  February 2, 1981 and departed this life on January 3, 2024.

Diandra graduated from South Mecklenburg in 1999, and went on to attend A&T university.  She graduated from ECPI with a nursing degree in 2017.  She spent her 20 year career in the Healthcare industry as a...

Mufiyda Abraham

Mufiyda Abraham

Jan 3, 2024

Seaside Memorial held 1/27/2024.

Our mother is Mufiyda Abraham, who we affectionately call Ume, and to her grandchildren she is called Bibi, and to her family growing up, she was Penny. Mufiyda Abraham was born on December 24, 1957 as Prinest Towanda Simpkins to her transitioned parents, Carolyn and Joshua Simpkins. Carolyn and Joshua Simpkins were the...

Ethel S. Wilcox

Ethel S. Wilcox

Jan 1, 2024

On Monday, January 1, 2024, God in His infinite wisdom, called Ethel S. Wilcox from  her earthly labor to receive her heavenly reward.

Ethel was born Ethel Stanola Howe on January 3, 1938 in Baltimore, MD to Mary and Paul Sims. Ethel grew up in Harlem, New York as the only child. She received her education in...

Rawlin "Sylvester" Alexander

Rawlin "Sylvester" Alexander

Jan 1, 2024

Rawlin Sylvester Alexander, “Sylvester” was born June 17th 1951 to the late Wilbert Alexander Sr. and Lela Alexander in Charlotte North Carolina.

He was a graduate of North Meck High School in Charlotte NC, Class of 1969. Upon graduation he joined the US Army. Sylvester served honorably in the United States Army where he was wounded in...

Jackie Drakeford, Jr.

Jackie Drakeford, Jr.

Dec 30, 2023

Jackie Leon Drakeford Jr. passed away December 30, 2023. He was born August 17, 1970 in Charlotte NC to Jackie Leon Drakeford Sr. (Geneva) and the late Alice Cowan Drakeford.

"Coach Jackie" was a graduate of East Mecklenburg High School in 1989. He joined his friends, the late Tony Brown, Richard Hall and Willie Jefferson at the...

Veronica Cooper Washington

Veronica Cooper Washington

Dec 29, 2023

Veronica Cooper Washington (59) of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away in her hometown on December 29, 2023. Veronica was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 19, 1964, to Anthenette and James Cooper. She attended West Mecklenburg High School and took early childhood education courses at the community college level.

Veronica married Reverend William E. Washington Jr,...

Tzion Naavah Dae

Tzion Naavah Dae

Dec 27, 2023

Tzion Naavah Dae was a student at West Charlotte High School. Tzion was a devoted member of the New Nations Youth Church, whereas her grandmother The Late Reverend Wanda E. Dae Founded. 16 year-old, Tzion was apart of the dance and mime ministry, youth ministry, youth choir, technology ministry, Sneaker Ball Committee, UMBA Youth and more. Tzion also had...

George Willie Mclean

George Willie Mclean

Dec 26, 2023

George Willie McLean, 67, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1956, to his late parents OraBelle and James McLean. George was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon McLean. George was a dedicated and hard­ working individual who spent much of his career at Cargill, formerly known...

Stefanie Louise Williams

Stefanie Louise Williams

Dec 26, 2023

Stefanie Louise Williams, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born October 13,1965 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She graduated from Harding Senior High School and later moved to Clover, South Carolina where she raised 3 beautiful and talented children and continued to expand her circle of friends and loved ones in...

Dr. Audre Levy

Dr. Audre Levy

Dec 24, 2023

Dr. Audre Fay Levy, 78, entered into rest on December 24, 2023, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster in Charlotte, North Carolina after a short illness. She was born in Manistee, MI on October 24th , 1945 to the late Thomas Abson Cunningham and Bessie Mae Connolly. Audre Levy was born of two parents who...

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