Obituaries

Audrey Elizabeth Knight

Audrey Elizabeth Knight

Aug 6, 2011

Audrey Elizabeth Knight, 90, of Matthews, North Carolina, ended her battle with cancer Saturday evening, August 6, 2011. She was born December 20, 1920, in Roebuck, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Sam Brewington and Fannie Harvey Brewington. During World War II, she served as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Women's Army Air Force (WAC)....

Irene Esther Whitlow

Irene Esther Whitlow

Aug 4, 2011

Irene Esther Whitlow, 88, of Charlotte, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011. She was born August 10, 1922, in Ashe County, Virginia, and was the daughter of the late Brack Osborne and Belzona Spencer Osborne. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, JoAnn Braswell, her son, Charles Allen, and her grandson, Edward Davis, II. Mrs. Whitlow's immediate...

Laura McRorie McKenzie

Laura McRorie McKenzie

Jul 31, 2011

Laura McRorie McKenzie, 95, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday morning, July 31, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, George W. McKenzie, Jr. Laura was an independent and talented lady that loved the Lord, her family, and friends. Reading and working in her garden were her passion. She will be sadly missed by her children,...

James J. Lesley

James J. Lesley

Jul 29, 2011

James J. Lesley, 87, formerly of Dallas, NC, but now residing in Matthews, NC, passed away early Friday morning, July 29, 2011. He was born in Pickens County, South Carolina, May 9, 1924, and was the son of the late J. F. Lesley and Ellie Caroline Bracken Lesley. Mr. Lesley's immediate family includes his two sons, J.B. (Sonny) Lesley and...

Mary Arlene Downey

Mary Arlene Downey

Jul 25, 2011

Mary Arlene Downey, 79, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011. She was born January 19, 1932, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and was the daughter of Edward Lane and Frances Roberge Lane. Her immediate family includes her children, Tony Pascarella, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, Rose Ann Schnider of Plantation, Florida, Joan Bode of Boyton Beach, Florida, and Marilyn Ragusa of Pottstown,...

Eunice Chisolm Hood

Eunice Chisolm Hood

Jul 23, 2011

Eunice Chisolm Hood, 92, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Saturday morning, July 23, 2011, while in the care of Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Mrs. Hood was born in York County, South Carolina, April 12, 1919, and was the daughter of the late Henry Chisolm and Susie Rollins Chisolm. She was preceded...

Jerry Roger "JR" Hildreth

Jerry Roger "JR" Hildreth

Jul 12, 2011

Jerry Roger Hildreth, 62, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away following a brief illness Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He was born in Anson County, North Carolina, and was the son of the late Edward Donald Hildreth and Sarah Alice Adams Hildreth. Jerry was the owner and operator of JR's Tree Service in Indian Trail. His immediate family includes his...

Phyllis Amelia Newton

Phyllis Amelia Newton

Jul 9, 2011

Phyllis Amelia Newton, 88, of Monroe, North Carolina, died Saturday afternoon, July 9, 2011, surrounded by her loving and caring family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time... Service InformationPending

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Estelle Ruby Fuller

Estelle Ruby Fuller

Jun 30, 2011

Estelle Ruby Fuller, 88, of Charlotte, passed away June 30, 2011, under the care of Hospice of Union County in Monroe. Ms. Fuller was born March 12, 1923, in Darlington County, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Robert Fuller, Sr. (April 2, 2009) and her son, Michael Eugene Fuller (June 15, 2009). Her immediate family...

Chester Stephen "Chet" Soleto

Chester Stephen "Chet" Soleto

Jun 29, 2011

Chester (Chet) Stephen Soleto, 63, of Matthews, North Carolina,went to be with our Lord Wednesday afternoon, June 29, 2011. Chet's immediate family includes his daughter, Christy Soleto, and his son, Matthew S. Soleto, both of Matthews, North Carolina; his brother, Gregory Soleto of Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania; his sister-in-law, Darla Soleto, of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania. Visitation Details

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David Lee Reeves

David Lee Reeves

Jun 26, 2011

David Lee Reeves, 79, of Charlotte, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday morning, June 26, 2011. Mr. Reeves was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mary S. Reeves. David, as a young man in high school, loved sports and was active in baseball, basketball, and football. He was a member of the 1951 Kershaw,...

Alan Gregory Raulerson

Alan Gregory Raulerson

Jun 22, 2011

Alan Gregory Raulerson passed on June 22, 2011 at the age of 54 in Pineville, NC. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his death and is finally in peace and without pain. Alan lived the life he chose to live, on his own terms and had few regrets. Although his time on this earth was...

Audna Rand Quick

Audna Rand Quick

Jun 20, 2011

Audna Rand Quick, 70, of Monroe, NC, left this world June 20, 2011, to start a new journey of eternal life. She is preceded in death by her father, Randolph Quick, and her sister, Lucy Kimbrell. Audna was born May 14, 1941, in Union County, and spent a lifetime caring for others as a dedicated hospital nurse. Her immediate family...

Connie Woodard Burnett

Connie Woodard Burnett

Jun 19, 2011

Connie Myrtle Burnett, 74, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 19, 2011. She is preceded in death by her first son Ernest Talmadge (Tammy) Morgan, and third daughter Belinda Morgan. Ms. Burnett was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, April 21, 1937, and was the daughter of Earl Woodard and Connie Price Woodard. She lived most of her younger...

Stephen Allen Hasty

Stephen Allen Hasty

Jun 18, 2011

Stephen Allen Hasty, 81, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 18, 2011. Stephen was born January 9, 1930, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Ralph Pritchard Hasty and Loma Elsie Allen Hasty. A lifelong resident of Charlotte, he will be remembered by his friends through his activity in the local floral industry. _ Service...

Trae Benson Casey

Trae Benson Casey

Jun 14, 2011

Trae Benson Casey, 28, of Charlotte, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 14, 2011. Trae was born March 9, 1983, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the son of Terry and Cindy Casey of Denver, North Carolina, and the grandson of Benson and Magel Casey of Charlotte. Trae graduated from East Lincoln High School in 2001, and was also a...

Antoinette "Toni" Cervi

Antoinette "Toni" Cervi

Jun 14, 2011

Antoinette (Toni) Cervi, 76, of Weddington, North Carolina passed away Tuesday afternoon June 14, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Edward (Ed) Cervi on December 4, 2010. Her immediate family includes four daughters, Catherine Cox and her husband, Jeff, of Athens, Alabama, Alisa Susan Pitera and her husband, Russell, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, Julie Schnedl...

Julia Love Stegall

Julia Love Stegall

Jun 13, 2011

Mrs. Julia Love Stegall, 81, of Matthews, and formerly of Oak Island, passed away peaceably on Monday, June 13, 2011. Mrs. Stegall, born on December 28, 1929 in Chester, SC, was the daughter of the late Frank T. Love, Sr. and Mary Williams Love. In all of her life endeavors she was most dedicated to excellence. She graduated as salutatorian...

Roscoe L. "Buddy" Fox,  Jr.

Roscoe L. "Buddy" Fox, Jr.

Jun 5, 2011

Roscoe Loomis Fox, Jr. died peacefully Sunday June 5, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 22, 1925 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Louise Weidenfeld Fox and Roscoe Loomis Fox, Sr. and attended Charlotte Schools, graduating from Central High School in 1944. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was stationed in...

Paul Edward Welch,  Jr.

Paul Edward Welch, Jr.

Jun 3, 2011

Mr. Paul Edward Welch Jr., 66, of Marshville, North Carolina, passed away Friday evening, June 3, 2011, at home, surrounded by his loving and caring family. Mr. Welch was born July 14, 1944, in Lancaster, South Carolina. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam Era. Following his service years,...

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