Charlotte, NC Obituaries

Donald Ray Deaton, born on April 6, 1957, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 68.

Raymond Beaufort Draughn 93; went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2025 surrounded by his family. Raymond was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfat...

Gerald “Keith” Boyter was born in Spartanburg County on July 15, 1948, to Ben “Henry” Boyter and Edith Boyter. After graduating from Chapman High School, where he also worked as a school bus driver, h...

Sunday, December 21, 2025, with her children by her side, mom (Martha) took her final breath here on earth and her first breath in heaven. She fought a good fight till her body could not battle any l...

With love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Joyce Marie Tucker Burris, age 78, on December 20, 2025. Joyce was formerly of Midland and Mint Hill, NC, and most rece...

Jerry Allen McDaniel, 77, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away December 19, 2025 in his home. Born December 27, 1947 in Burke County, he was the son of the late Harold Lee and Rosa Lee (Jenkins) M...

Eleanor G. Anderson Paige (86) of Charlotte, NC passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. Eleanor was born on December 30, 1938, in Bethlehem CT to the late Olaf Anderson and Iris M. Anderson Metcalf....

Amber Caralexa Paris, born on October 29, 2010, in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on December 18, 2025. Amber was a resident of Charlotte, where she attended Garinger High School. Amber was a...

Lloyd Irving Scher, born on July 12, 1950, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 75. A funeral service will be held at the Hebrew Cemetery, located at 1801 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC, 2...

Olivia Clementina Benjamin, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 17th 2025 at the age of 71. She was born on April 24th 1954, in St.Vincent &...

Beryl Thomas Hicks, born on May 16, 1947 to the late Clyde and Bertie Thomas passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 78. Visitation will take place at Wilson Funeral Service, 5301 Albemarle...

Mr. Ratchford, 90 years old minus a couple of days, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on December 18, 2025. He died peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Rita S. Ratchford, wit...

The first child of Jim and Leila, he weighed in at over 11 lbs. He proved himself to be very strong and athletic when he delivered groceries for the corner deli accompanied by his faithful dog, Bingo....

Jeffrey Ray Rikard, 72, of Mint Hill, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025. Born on March 28, 1953, in Charlotte, NC, Jeff was known as one of the most hardworking, loyal, and loving people a...

Dennis William Johnson, aged 73, passed away on December 16, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1952. Dennis was a resident of Monroe, North Carolina.

Eleanor Katherine Peterson passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 103. She was born on April 3, 1922. Eleanor was a resident of Mint Hill, North Carolina.

Joan B. Murray, born on September 8, 1944, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 81. A committal service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, located at 4426 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC, 282...

Raymond Anthony Hojnicki, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on December 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on November 25, 1944, in Buffalo, NY, Ray was the son of Anthony...

Lloyd Randall "Randy" Jones, born August 10, 1953, to Lloyd Austin "Bud" and Alice Jones of Charlotte, NC, passed away December 16, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy of Mint Hill, NC, a...

Tony Hall, 80, of Mint Hill NC sadly passed away on December 17, 2025. Tony was born on August 1, 1945, in Kannapolis NC, to Joe and Gatha Hall. Tony graduated from Garinger High School and King’s C...

Ronald Lynn Knight, a cherished resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 15, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on April 12, 1961, Ronnie was kn...

Max Moses Hagen passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on December 25, 1934. Max was a resident of Waxhaw, North Carolina.

Lillie Ann Squires, a cherished mother, grandmother, and devoted servant of the Lord, entered her eternal home on December 16, 2025, at the age of 80. After a long and courageous battle with Alzheime...

John Quincy Burnette III of Matthews, North Carolina passed away at his home on Monday, December 15, 2025. John was born March 2, 1962 to Bill and Gladys Burnette at Eglin Air Force Base on the panha...

Robert Joseph Schiavone, 70 of Charlotte, NC peacefully passed away December 14th 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous 2-year battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Chicago, IL on ...

Quat Thi Mai, born on February 12, 1932, in Vietnam, passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a resident of Wadesboro, North Carolina. A prayer service will be held at McEwen Funer...

Barbara, 97, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2025, at her home in Charlotte. She was surrounded by her loving family and devoted caregivers. Born, May 29, 1928, in Providence, RI, she was the daught...

Gordon Bernard Diggs, lovingly known as Joe, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on February 26, 1941, in the same ci...

Barbara Anne (Marks) Muller, aged 73, passed away December 15, 2025, in Charlotte, NC. Born and raised in Madison, VA, Barbara built deep roots in neighboring Orange County, where she lived and worked...

John E. Wavrick, Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend, John leaves behind a legacy o...

Edward Noel Doohan, born on December 14, 1937, in Ireland, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 87. He was a resident of Indian Land, South Carolina.

Reba, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Charlotte, NC. She was in the company of her loving family members and friends. Born October 29, 1955 at Robeson County Memorial Hospital in Lum...

Cynthia Miller, born on November 16, 1952, in Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 73.

Thelda R. Guy, 89, of Clover, SC, passed away on December 13, 2025. Born November 19, 1936 in Charlotte, NC, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Essie (Simpson) Rhyne. For 68 years she was the...

James Burton (Jimmy) Williams was born in Henderson, Tennessee, and lived most of his life in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee where he grew up. He enjoyed a 43 year career in the ...

Marie Marsh Farres, a beloved and kind-hearted soul, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on July 6, 1951, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Marie later moved to Mi...

With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Lawrence “Larry” Charles Deckbar II, who departed this life on December 11, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, at the age of 69. Born on...

John Doyle Isley, 87, of Charlotte, NC passed away on December 12, 2025. Born August 8, 1938 in Greeneville, TN, he was the son of the late John and Cloie Miranda (Gass) Isley. He married the late Fra...

Melody Lynn Michael, aged 78, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born on January 27, 1947, Melody resided in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Evelyn Saulman Freeman passed away peacefully December 12, 2025 at Lake Wylie Senior Living. Born January 2, 1931, in Burke County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Rob Saulman and Donnie Mace Sa...

Paul Dean Hamilton, born on January 2, 1938, passed away on December 11 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Gastonia, NC to Ralph and Irene Carswell Hamilton, Dean attended Queens College and Central Pie...

Donna Walker Sparks, 75, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born on June 12, 1950, in Elkin, North Carolina, Donna was a daughter of the late Weaver and Helen Walker. She...

Kelly Nathan Dixon passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at the age of 64. Kelly was a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Dixon, and his mo...

Sara Ann Little Teal was born in Atlanta, GA on August 11, 1939 and passed away peacefully at Carolinas Medical Hospital in Charlotte, NC on December 11, 2025 at the age of 86. Sara was the daughter o...

Helen Jo Skidmore, 97 of Denver, NC passed peacefully surrounded by family on 12/10/2025. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Archiball Clafton & Agnes Dellinger, also her sisters Doris and Fr...

Jaquan Dominique Anderson, aged 33, passed away on December 5, 2025. Born on December 6, 1991, Jaquan was a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina. He was known for his infectious laugh which brought j...

Kevin Houck, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Kevin was born in Charlotte on December 5, 1960 to William Thomas Houc...

Charlotte Diane Husband, 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1949, and was a proud graduate of Garinger High School. Mrs. Husband will be rem...

Cynthia West Cook, 92, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on December 9, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1933, in Caroleen, NC, and grew up in ...

Steven Victor Cuocci, aged 75, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1950. He was a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina.