All Obituaries

Mr. NaDarian Shaquille Conner Sr., affectionately known as “Shaq" was born June 13, 1995 in Gastonia, NC to his Mothers Ms. Carmelita J. Conner (Tampa, Fl) and Tonya L. Harris (Honeapath, SC). Shaq completed his earthly assignment and gained his wings on January 2, 2022 at 17:54, at Atrium CMC, Charlotte, NC. Shaq was an awesome young man who touched hearts of many. He was raised in Charlotte, NC as a young boy and fully blossomed into a young man in Tampa Bay Florida. He was a...

    Emma Rebecca Gaston Sloan was born on September 3, 1919 to Will and Sarah Culp Gaston. She was the fifth child of thirteen and is the last remaining child. She departed this earthly life on December 25th, 2021, for a better one. She is preceded in death by: her parents, her husband - Stanley Sloan Sr. her son - Stanley Sloan Jr. and her daughter-Joanne Sloan Johnson.      She received her education at Smithville school in Cornelius, N.C. and graduated from...

James Albert Mayhew III was born on March 8, 1976 to the late Johnny Edward Mayhew and Rosetta Connor in Washington D.C. He was later raised by Sterling and the late Allean McKee as their own. On December 22, 2021, James answered his call home to take eternal rest. James also known as Big Boo or Black attended Mooresville Graded School District. He was also an employee of the district. James was a patriarch in his community. He loved the Carolina Tarheels win or lose along with coaching and...

Robert Earl Mills, affectionately known as Bob, was born in Iredell County on May 12, 1972, to the late Patricia Ann Mills and Robert Earl Herbert of Atlanta, GA. Bob passed on December 4, 2021, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Bob was a 1991 graduate of Mooresville Senior High School. He was employed by Burlington Industries, Hooper Car Wash, and most recently Davidson College. At an early age, Bob attended Antioch Baptist Church. He loved the music of old-time gospel...

Mr. Herman T. Snelling was born November 3, 1932 in Belmont, NC to the late Wilma White Snelling. Herman transitioned and gained his wings on Friday, December 3, 2021. Herman was born in Gaston County, North Carolina. He attended grade school and high school there. Then he went to Kings College and Johnson C. Smith University. After attending college, Herman served his country as a part of the United States Army for 21 years. Herman loved his wife Margaret as well as God. He was a man of...

    Derek Jerome Hall, but known to many as Duncan or Tootsy, was born August 13, 1960 in Charlotte, NC to Shirley Hall Duncan Conner and the late Mark D. Duncan. He was called home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2021.     He was preceded in death by his father Mark D. Duncan, and sister Sandy Stanback. Derek is a Charlotte native. He attended North Mecklenburg High School and worked at Lowes for several years. Derek was an artist at heart....

Ms. Raysheena Chanel Tuck, Sheena as she was affectionately known, was the daughter of Diane R. Tuck and the late Dennis Woods. She was born May 16, 1975, in Washington, DC. and on Thursday, November 25, 2021, she was called home to everlasting peace. Raysheena attended elementary, middle, and high school in the Iredell-Statesville School System. After high school she continued her education at Barber-Scotia College and Rowan Cabarrus Community College where she received her associate...

Mr. Ronald Eugene Tuck, Ronnie as he was affectionately known was the son of Gaston Tuck, Jr., and the late Novella Caldwell Tuck. He was born July 1, 1958, in Washington, DC and he entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. Ronnie received his education in the Prince George’s County School System in Maryland. He was always a hard worker. He worked several jobs in his lifetime. His last position was with Ferguson Box Company. Ronnie...

Ricky "Rick" Turner, 65, was born in Mooresville, NC on April 30, 1956. He was the son of the late Mayhew and Lolean Turner.  Ricky was a fun loving person who lived to cherish and share laughter. Rarely did he meet a stranger. He was known by so many, most of which speak of his sense of humor and be personality. He had a way to make anyone he was around smile. He loved the Lord and didn't mind telling those who he came in contact with about his faith and the God he...

James Richard Eaves was born on September 17, 1929 to the late Marie Eaves Johnson in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. At an early age, James Richard was a faithful member of Reeves Temple AME Zion Church in Davidson, NC where he served on the Steward Board.  He met the love of his life, Mattie “Louise” Rivens Eaves, and they wedded on June 30, 1972.  Through this holy matrimony, his family grew as he became an instant father and grandfather.  He moved his...

Mr. Timothy Alphonso Sherrill was born to the late Sam Sherrill and Shirley Sherrill on November 11, 1960, in Mecklenburg County, NC. He transitioned into his heavenly home on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, NC. He was surround by the thing he loved most his family. T. R., as he was affectionally known, was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church during his early years. He attended North Mecklenburg High School where he found his passion for...

Mrs. Rosie Lee Torrence was born January, 21st 1947 to the Late Theodore Johnson and Katie Rickett.  On Saturday, October 23rd 2021 she was called home to everlasting peace.     Rosie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and caretaker. She opened her doors to anyone that was in need and she treated them just like family. She will be most remembered for her made-from scratch meals and nurturing presence. She was a true matriarch of the home.  Her gentle approach...

George Bailey died peacefully in Carolinas Medical Center on October 22, 2021 in Charlotte, NC at the age of 56.  George Bailey was born on February 23,1965 in Mooresville, NC to the late Marshall Bailey and Betty Joyce Turner Bailey. He graduated from Mooresville High School. He married Cynthia Bailey in 2018. George worked for Templon Spinning Mills and Mooresville Roofing Company for several years.  George Bailey was accomplished at repairing automobiles and you could often...

Willie Lee Williams Sr, 78, passed away in Mooresville, North Carolina on Wednesday, October 20th 2021. He will be remembered as a loving husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend to so many. He worked as an electrician for Port City Electric for 16 years and served in the US Army as a culinary cook. He is survived by his loving wife Sheila Williams of 50+ years and his daughters Lenora Williams, Kim Parker,  Wanda Williams and Nicky Williams and sons, Willie Lee...

Mr. Oneil Sanders was born June 11,1942 in Rowan County. He was the son of the late John and Vernor Sanders. He passed away on October 8, 2021. He was preceded in death by a sister Vivian S. Worth and a brother Ricky Sanders.    He was a graduate of Dunbar School and served in the US Army.    He leaves to cherish his memory, one son Byron Torrence (Sylvia) of Athens, GA and one daughter Byronna Torrence of Mooresville, NC; eight grandchildren and nine...

Robert Charles, “Peanut” Smith, was born August 5, 1962, in Iredell County, North Carolina, to the late Willie Elliott “Bill” Smith and Brenda Marie Caldwell Smith. Robert was a faithful volunteer and worker at The Feed North Carolina (formerly The Mooresville Soup Kitchen.) He will surely be missed. He leaves to cherish loving memories, one brother, Tony Smith (Yolanda) of Worchester, Massachusetts, and two sisters, Casandra L. Smith and Karen Smith of Mooresville,...

Bettie Ann Frazier Johnson was born on August 23, 1939. She departed to her heavenly home September 27,2021. She was the daughter of the late Pearl & Agnes Frazier.     She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Hayes Johnson; one son, Jerry Lee Johnson; a sister, Patsy Frazier Stockton; and three brothers, Jimmy Frazier, Wilbert Frazier, and Robert Frazier.      Bettie was educated at Rowan Cabarrus School. She was a long time employee of Brian Center...

Mr. Bobby Knox, 86, loving son of the late Johnson Knox and Bertha Sanders, was born on May 5, 1935 in Iredell County, North Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.    He received his education in the Iredell County Schools. At a young age, Bobby joined Bethesda AME Zion Church where he was a faithful member throughout the years. During his duration at Bethesda, Bobby served in several areas of ministry which consists of the trustee board and the...

Myra Diane Archie-Stinson, 65, passed away in Concord, North Carolina on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was born on May 09, 1955 and will be remembered as a courageous mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend to many people in many communities. Myra graduated from North Mecklenburg High School, Class of 1973. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to work on the Campus of Davidson college in billing services. Then she launched her own Homecare services, and along with maintaining the...

Our Lord sent down from Heaven, an Angel to bring his child – Charlie James Patterson, III, home on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from his home in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Charlie was born December 20, 1985, to Charlie James Patterson, Jr. II and Joyce Anne Sherrill, in Iredell County, North Carolina. Preceding him in death is his step-father, Charles William Lackey, and Grandfather Charlie James Patterson Jr. I. He was educated in the Mooresville Graded School System, and...