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Arline Marie Thomas
Mar 20, 2025
Arline Marie Thomas, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on December 17, 1936, in Corona, California, Arline brought joy and warmth into the lives of everyone she encountered.
She graduated from Bell Flower High School, where she began to...
Christopher Shaun Smalls
Mar 15, 2025
Christopher Shaun Smalls (49) - cherished son, brother, father, and husband passed away on March 15, 2025 in Concord, NC. He was born on October 29, 1975 in Bluefield, WV to James Archie Simpson and Ella America Smalls. He was a true pillar of strength and support for his family and friends throughout his life.
Christopher best known as “Chris” or...
Leon Benjamin Willis
Mar 14, 2025
Leon Benjamin Willis, born on December 17, 1965, in Portland, Oregon, left this world on March 14, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a beloved father, son, and friend.
Leon was a passionate sports enthusiast, proudly rooting for his favorite team, the Denver Broncos. His love for sports extended beyond just football; he found joy in watching various sporting events...
Doris J. Hearn
Mar 7, 2025
Doris Jean Hearn, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the age of 78. Born on July 1, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia, Doris was a woman who personified strength, independence, and kindness. Those who knew her understood that if you needed something, she would give it to you without hesitation....
Lesa Dockery Freeman
Mar 4, 2025
Lesa Dockery Freeman, 62, of Elkin, NC entered into new life on, March 04, 2025. She will be greatly missed. She was born February 09, 1963 to the late Ernest Dockery and June Maxine Hege in Surry County, NC.
Lesa was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She worked in health care for many years. She was a registered nurse...
Robert F Janosko
Feb 20, 2025
Robert “Bob” F. Janosko, 90, of Concord, NC passed away on February 20, 2025. Robert was born on June 24, 1934 in Syracuse, NY to the late Frank and Anna Janosko.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Joanne Galenstein and Mary Flewelling.
Robert is survived by his wife of 49 years, Phyllis Janosko; his daughters, Sarah...
Margaret E Tilley
Feb 20, 2025
Margaret Tilley, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1941, to the late Becky Chavis and Rodger English. She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Tilley, and her brother, Willie Chavis.
Margaret is survived by her loving daughters: Teresa Williams and husband Mark, Sheila Mosley and...
Joan Charlotte Birdsall
Feb 18, 2025
Joan Charlotte Birdsall, formerly Joan O'Connell, 88, eldest daughter of Charles and Rosalie Gutsell, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at 4:05 PM at Atrium Hospital in Pineville, NC due to respiratory illness. Based on her wishes, end of life care was used and she passed peacefully and comfortably.
Joan is preceded in death by her first husband, William O’Connell,...
Linda Meredith Inman
Feb 17, 2025
Linda Meredith Inman of Albemarle, NC passed away on February 17, 2025 at the Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.
Linda grew up in Syracuse, NY and pursued a career in nursing. It was the beautiful warm weather that brought her to Winston Salem, NC in the later years of her career. She spent her life serving and caring for...
Aubrey Denisford Dandy
Feb 14, 2025
Aubrey Denisford Dandy, 82, of Charlotte, NC passed away on February 14, 2025.
Aubrey was born in St. James, Jamaica on July 18, 1942 to the late Edith Fray.
Along with his parents Aubrey is preceded in death by his son Winston Dandy.
He is survived by his daughter Jacqueline Royal of Charlotte, NC and his two sons Roger Dandy and Vincent Dandy...
Wayne Anthony Russell
Jan 31, 2025
Wayne Anthony Russell was born on July 29, 1964, to Norton and Miriam Russell in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. His formal education began at Whitfield All-Age School in Kingston, but it was interrupted when he migrated to the United States at age 11. Undeterred, Wayne continued his education and graduated from Beach Channel High School in 1983. He later pursued...
Ola S Hands
Jan 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ola Sneed Hands
With profound sadness and hearts full of cherished memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Ola Sneed Hands, who departed this life on January 30, 2025, at the age of 82. A beacon of love, grace, and unwavering faith, Ola leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of...
Reuben E. Gregory, Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Reuben E. Gregory, Jr., 80, died Sunday January 19, 2025 in his home following a battle with Dementia.
Reuben leaves behind his companion Brittney Lambert, son Richard T. Gregory, daughter Carolyn G. Combs (Randy), son Carl J. Gregory (Tracy), four grandchildren and four great grandchildren and his friends.
He was born August 30, 1944 to the late Reuben E. Gregory, Sr. and...
Colin John Mayo
Jan 18, 2025
Colin John Mayo was born on April 17, 1962, to Janice Jeffrey and John Mayo in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, a proud Scotsman from the start. He is survived by his mum Janice Jeffrey (Edinburgh, Scotland), his father John (Johnny/Grandad) Mayo (Swansea, Wales), his doting wee brother Gavin Mayo (Dunfermline, Scotland), and the four shining stars of his life: his daughters...
Larry Bernard Fields
Jan 17, 2025
Larry Bernard Fields was born on March 30, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, to Odell Bernard Fields and Romele Fields. Raised in Newark, New Jersey, he attended Barringer High School, where he developed a strong loyalty to those around him. In 1978, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving for three and a half years as an Electrical/Mechanical Equipment Repairman. After...
Christopher Albert Leach
Jan 16, 2025
Christopher Albert Leach, 54, of Statesville, NC passed away on January 16, 2025.
He was born on April 9, 1970 in Statesville, NC to Lamon Albert Leach, Jr. and Callie Faye Fisher Leach.
He graduated from Statesville High School where he was on the wrestling team. After high school, he attended Job Corp.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lamon...
Rosa Ree Lyles
Jan 15, 2025
Rosa Ree Lyles, 84, of Charlotte, NC went to her eternal home with The Lord Jesus Christ on January 15, 2025.
Rosa was born on April 29, 1940 in Darlington, SC to the late Chesley and Cleo Ham.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ken and son, Perry,and seven brothers .She is survived by her son Kirk (Megan),her sister Maggie, grandson Taylor,...
Diane Penelope Ogle
Jan 7, 2025
Diane Penelope Ogle, 76, passed away January 7, 2025 in Concord, NC.
She was born on December 6, 1948 Oswald and Elsie Ogle.
Services are private at this time.
Joyce Presson Osborne
Jan 6, 2025
Joyce Presson Osborne, 76, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025 following a period of declining health.
Born on December 6, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of Cary Alden Presson and Beatrice Purser Presson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Osborne.
Mrs. Osborne retired from banking after a forty year...
Rolando Alberto Bonilla
Jan 6, 2025
Rolando Alberto Bonilla, de 58 años, de Charlotte falleció el 6 de enero de 2025.
Rolando nació en El Salvador el 21 de septiembre de 1966, hijo de Juan Bonilla y María de Jesús González.
Su familia está completando su obituario en este momento. Vuelva a consultar las actualizaciones.
La familia de Rolando tendrá una visita el sábado 11 de enero de 2025...
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