James Israel Gaither
Aug 18, 2023
James was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on January 24, 1936, the seventh child of George and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gaither, who preceded him in death, along with five of his loving siblings, Mrs. Georgetta Lucas, Mrs. Bobbie Lee Corbett, Mr. Isaiah Gaither, Mrs. Johnnie Maddox, and Mr. Zachariah Gaither. James departed this life peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023,...
Theodore W. Pearson, Sr.
Aug 15, 2023
Theodore Wylie Pearson, Sr was born to James Dan “JD” and Louise Rhodes Pearson on May 23, 1929, in Onslow County, Jacksonville, N.C. He often spoke of his early childhood when the family would load up in the wagon for church. They would stay all day and Mother Louise would have prepared food for the day. The earlier home...
Kenneth D. Wade
Aug 13, 2023
Kenneth Darnell Wade, age 72, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on August 13, 2023. Born on January 21, 1951, in New York, NY, Kenneth was a loving husband, father, friend, leader, mentor, and family man. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Kenneth was a man of many admirable qualities and talents. He was...
Charles Mckay
Aug 13, 2023
Mr. Charles Steven McKay
Mr. Charles Steven McKay was the son of the late Charlie and Minnie Lee McKay. He was born on June 16, 1956, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, and departed this life on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Charles or Lil' Bit as he was affectionately known,...
Edward C. Dolby
Aug 11, 2023
Edward C. Dolby was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 29, 1944. He was the second son of the late Norman A. Dolby and Pauline Lane Dolby. He joined his heavenly father on Friday, August 11, 2023. In preparation for his great mission, Ed graduated from Ligon High School in Raleigh, N.C. and earned a Bachelor of Arts...
Taylor Howie
Aug 11, 2023
Taylor A. Howie was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 16, 1964, to the late John T. Howie and Lillie A. Howie. He transitioned to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the age of 58. Taylor received his formal education in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System. He graduated from West Mecklenburg in 1983. He...
Ellar Williams
Aug 8, 2023
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
~ II Timothy 4:...
Joan Kelley
Aug 4, 2023
Joan Ann Santos Kelley, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4 , 2023 at the Levine Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness.
Joan was proud to be of Cape Verdean descent. She was born to the late Daniel Antonio and Teresa Fernandez Santos on August 15,...
