Obituaries

Local Charlotte, North Carolina  Obituaries

Thomas Jackson

Thomas Jackson

Dec 30, 2018

On Sunday, December 30, 2018, Thomas Linton Jackson, loving husband and father, lost his long-term battle with congestive heart failure, at 72. Thomas, known by his family as "Tommy", was born November 15, 1946 in Lumberton, NC to "Connie" Covington and Linton Woodrow Jackson. In 1987, he married Ginny Francis making him an instant family man which he embraced whole...

John Fults

John Fults

Sep 16, 2018

John Mason Fults, 24, was a bright, vibrant, kind young man who cared deeply for others. He had a unique sense of humor; his intelligent dry wit delighted many while confounding a few. His warm heart and gracious outlook always showed through his cool demeanor. He supported many people through their battles with addiction as part of the Mecklenburg...

Thomas Everett

Thomas Everett

Sep 14, 2018

Tabor City, NC

Thomas Charles Everett, age 28, died Friday, September 14, 2018.  Born July 13, 1990 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of Ronnie Alan Benoche and Sharon Marie Everett Benoche.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters: Cristina Marie Hetrick of Niagara Falls, NY, Heather Maines of...

Margaret Payne

Margaret Payne

Sep 9, 2018

Margaret (Peggy) Payne passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, September 9th 2018, at Huntersville Oaks skilled nursing facility. Mrs. Payne was born in Johnson City, NY on June 10, 1941 to the late Max Dustin Sweet and Margaret Grey Sweet. She received a bachelor’s degree from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY and a Master’s degree in Cardiovascular Nursing from...

John Dotson

John Dotson

Mar 14, 2018

John "Ric" Dotson, 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, surrounded by love and his family. He was a great, honest, hard-working man who made anything seem fun and never met a stranger. His wife of 35 years and children meant the world to him and he did everything he could to love and provide for them. Ric...

Roland Allen Jr.

Roland Allen Jr.

Jan 20, 2018

Sonny Allen age 75 passed away in his home of natural causes on January 20, 2018.

He was born in Alabama but called Charlotte North Carolina his home for most of his life. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather.

His light shined brighter than most. He was a vibrant...

Phyllis Revels Hill

Phyllis Revels Hill

Dec 15, 2017

Phyllis Anne Revels Hill, age 72, was born in Charlotte NC to Louis and Ethel Pangle on December 14, 1945 and she joined her Lord in heaven on December 15, 2017.  Her kind and gentle spirit will live in the hearts of her family and friends. Phyllis attended East Mecklenburg High School graduating in the early 1960's. Phyllis was...

Gregory Wagner

Gregory Wagner

Nov 22, 2017

Gregory (Greg) Henry Wagner died in his home on November 22, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of 69.

He is survived by his wife Rosalie A. Wagner, Brother Garry Wagner and children from his previous marriage, Daughters Jennifer (Wagner) and (spouse) Matthew Ankley, Kara (Wagner) and (spouse) Adam Strauss, Son Andrew Wagner and Step-Children...

Darren Strain

Darren Strain

Nov 20, 2017

Carolina Mortuary Service is assisting the family, who will hold a private service at a later date.

James Tyner

James Tyner

Nov 18, 2017

James Howard Tyner, 77, of Charlotte, NC went to be with Jesus after a long illness.

Jim was born in Raleigh, NC. He grew up in Chester, VA where he went to school, was in the boy scouts, Graduated from Smithdeal-Massey Business College, Richmond, VA and worked for Overnite Transportation. After several transfers within Overnite,...

Doris Hamilton

Doris Hamilton

Aug 15, 2017

Doris Nixon Hamilton

01/26/1939 to 08/15/2017

Doris Nixon Hamilton passed 08/15/2017 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her son Fred E. Handsel Jr. and his life partner Benjamin Bellante, and step-son Tim Hamilton, as well as her 2 sisters Louise Cowart of Stanley and Melissa Weiss of Hickory and numerous nieces...

Nicole Kennedy

Nicole Kennedy

Jul 7, 2017

Nicole Greene Kennedy, age 40, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte NC. A native of Gaston County and a lifelong registered nurse and servant to her community, she was a daughter of Jimmy Greene and Marsha Cassidy. Nicole was a loving mother, daughter and sister whose primary focus was her son,...

Michael Banister

Michael Banister

Jul 3, 2017

Michael Eugene Banister (age 67) went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center ICU in Charlotte NC. A memorial in celebration of Mike’s life will be held Saturday July 15, 2017 at 11am to 12:30pm at GraceLife Church of Pineville (705 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC 28134) with Pastor Rodney Cripps...

Carrigan Hunter

Carrigan Hunter

Jun 13, 2017

Carrigan Mack Hunter went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2017 in the loving arms of his parents Becca and Steven Hunter. Carrigan is survived in death by his parents, Grandparents Len and Kathy Smith, Scott and Shane Hunter, as well as many aunts and uncles. The family will hold a private ceremony on Saturday...

Michael Helms

Michael Helms

May 17, 2017

Memorial Gathering

Carolina Mortuary Service

Saturday June 10th, 2017

1:00pm - 4:00pm

1903 Sharon Forest Dr. CHARLOTTE, NC 28212

Special Instructions: 1st entrance on the left.

Nellie-Ann Klajda

Nellie-Ann Klajda

May 15, 2017

Nellie-Ann Klajda passed 05/15/2017 at the Brian Center Shamrock of Charlotte. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Klajda of Monroe, NC. Carolina Mortuary Service is assisting the Klajda family with their funeral home needs.

Thomas Moran

Thomas Moran

May 11, 2017

Thomas (Tom) Richard Moran, 62 of Charlotte died May 11 after a 2 year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Tom’s body was donated to Wake Forest School of Medicine and services will be held in the family home. Tom is survived by his wife, Cindy Raffield Moran; stepson, A. Kyle Sapp; sisters, Sally (Howard) Shipp, Nancy...

David Kirkpatrick

David Kirkpatrick

Apr 21, 2017

David Walker Kirkpatrick died 04/21/2017 in Pineville, NC. David was preceded in death by his loving wife Ann and his faithful dog Misty. He is survived by his two children Bryan Kirkpatrick and Sharon Homes, son-in-law Donald Homes, and his grandchildren Paige Kirkpatrick and Matthew Homes. David was a Marine and served his county in the Korean...

Marian Chilson

Marian Chilson

Apr 6, 2017

Carolina Mortuary Service & Cremation is assisting the Chilson family in their time of need. The family will announce service arrangments at a later date.