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Obituaries

Local obituaries for CHARLOTTE, NC.

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...

Frederick D. Ford

Frederick D. Ford

Nov 5, 2025

 Services for Mr. Fredrick D. Ford will be held in private. 

Kathleen S. Reid

Kathleen S. Reid

Oct 31, 2025

Kathleen Smith Reid was born on September 3, 1936. She was born in Charlotte, N.C. to the late Calvin and Macie Smith. She was married to the late Frank Reid Sr. and from that union came seven children. Peacefully, on October 31, 2025, Kathleen departed this life to enter eternal rest.

Kathleen was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She displayed...

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