All Obituaries

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...

   James Allen Blackwood, affectionately known as Ollie , went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 30, 2021.He was born September 27, 1946 in Iredell County to the late William Bus Blackwood and Annie May Blackwood.    He attended Unity High School. He retired from the Town of Mooresville where he had worked for many years. He then worked for Jack B Woolen as a driver.    Ollie was a faithful member of  Shinnsville United Church of Christ for over...

   Virginia Ruth Winford Blackwood was born February 18, 1952, to the late George Patterson and Willie Jean Winford. Bunt as she was known and called by her family and friends, earned her wings August 20, 2021, at her residence.    She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents Theodore and Olena Winford, brothers, Harry Winford and Charles Harris, sister, Frances Brown, two sons Fredrick and Vincent Brandon, and step-daughter, Parrish Floyd.  Her loving...

Mrs. Nellie Bess Dykes Montgomery Stroud, 80 of Charlotte, NC was born February 19th, 1941 and transitioned into her heavenly home on August 21st 2021.     Nellie was born to the late Alexander Simmons Dykes and Mable Cauthen Dykes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Percival Stroud, daughter, Marie Yvonne Linder, son, Alexander Simmons Dykes, sisters, Geraldine Yvonne Dykes Foster Brandon Daniel, Estella Dykes Gibson, and Mable...

    Annie Josephine Graham peacefully departed from us on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Rowan Medical Center. Annie the 2nd oldest of ten kids of Alice Gibbs and Thomas Gibbs. Annie was born in Camden, South Carolina on October 28, 1938.     She attended school in Mooresville at Dunbar School.     She was a hard worker at Cannon Mills for 35 years and she loved working there since she was 16. She was a woman that loved her family and helping others...

Mr. Robert Louis Glaspy (Greasy) was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on February 24, 1943.  He was the son of the late John Lee and Clara Rankin Glaspy.  He departed this life on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons (Robert Watts and Dale Vanderburg); two brothers (Frances Lee and William (Bill) Glaspy); two sisters (Julia Mae and Virginia Ruth); one granddaughter (Briana...

Mr. Eugene Johnson, Jr, (better known as Gee), was born in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on January 25, 1963, and was the son of the late     Eugene Johnson Sr. and the late Daisy Irene Johnson. Gene entered his eternal rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at his home, with his loving wife, Nette and Family by his side. Eugene graduated from Peabody High School, Pennsylvania and later  enrolled in the United States Army and served 17 years as a Sergeant and later...

Paulette Rene Shipp Brandon, affectionately called “Polly” or “Aunt Polly”, was born on November 8, 1946. On Thursday, August 5, 2021, Paulette went home to be with the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren William Brandon, her mother and stepfather, Daisy Lee Gibson and Boyd Luge Gibson, her father, Elmo Grier and her granddaughter, Mar’Quesha Sha’Nea Carr. Paulette was raised in Cornelius, NC and was the oldest of three sisters. She was...

Dairy Marton Mack was born April 26, 1951, he departed his earthy life on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  Dairy attended Dunbar School, Mooresville, NC, Amity Hill School & Unity High School both in Iredell County. He was previously employed by Reeves Brothers, Cornelius, NC & Southern Metals, Charlotte NC. Dairy was preceded in death by his{Parents}  Mable Mack., John  Henry & Elizabeth Martin,  {Sister}  Harriet,{ Brothers}  David, , Ronnie, Billie...

Mr. Steplan Purnell Gray (Step) was born on November 26, 1986 in Mecklenburg County to Laverne Jetton Gray and Eddie C. Gray Sr (Tracy Gray).  He went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his residence. Steplan was educated in Mecklenburg County School System. He went to elementary school at Hidden Valley Elementary School, Northeast Middle School where he played Football (position wide receiver # 64) and he graduated from Zebulon R. Vance High School in...

Janie Bell Deese Surrounded by family on the afternoon of August 1, 2021 she entered into eternal rest while a resident at Grayson Creek Assisting Living and Memory Care Center of Lexington, NC.  For the past five years, Mrs. Deese made her home at the Brookdale Memory Care Center in Concord NC. Janie is preceded in death by her Husband, Fred E. Deese; daughter, Cora Deese; and son John Deese, sister Ruby Love. Survivors include her sister, Mary Baylor of Charlotte, 7...

Emma (affectionately known as Aunt Emma), daughter of the late Lillie Mae and Eugene Howard, was born in Mecklenburg County on August 17, 1939, as the seventh of nine children. She departed this life at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center on July 24, 2021. She attended Mecklenburg County Schools including Ada Jenkins Grade School and Torrence Lytle High School. In 1957, Emma continued her education at Band Beauty College and became a Licensed Cosmetologist. She worked in the Food and...

Mr. Hubert Bernard Redfear was born August 6, 1952 in Iredell County, North Carolina to the late Hubert and Gracie Jordan Redfear. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Davis Hospital.     Bucket, as he was affectionately called, attended school in Iredell County, NC. He was a  Truck Driver for Salisbury, he also worked at Burlington Mills and Moss Trucking Company in Charlotte, NC. Truck driving was his passion.     Hubert was...

Ms. Shirley Johnson, 81  was born on October 2, 1939 in Iredell County, North Carolina  to the late Lucille P. Johnson and Silas Johnson (Lolena Johnson, Step-Mother).  She departed her life on July 7, 2021 at The Citadel Mooresville Nursing  Home. Her struggles, pain and suffering came to an end. We give thanks to God for the time He allowed to have her with us.      She attended Dunbar School. She spent over 30 years at Burlington Mills,...

Ernest Franklin Sloan was born to the late Frank and Hattie Sloan on September 7, 1936 in Huntersville, North Carolina.  He departed this life on June 30, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his son, Darryl Sloan; grandson, Jervon Sloan; and his brother, John Sloan.     Ernest accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of St. Phillip Baptist Church in Huntersville, North Carolina for many years.  He attended Friendship Missionary...

             Mr. James Williams Howard, the only son of the late Ernest Franklin Howard and Reedie Potts Howard, was born on January 19, 1929 in Huntersville, NC. Affectionately known by many as Pop Howard, James departed this life on the 26th of June 2021. James received an excellent education in a Black public school system. He began his education at the Lytle Grove School, and he graduated from Huntersville High School. He was accepted at North Carolina...

Mrs. Linda Castella Rivens Davidson, born June 22, 1945 passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021.  If you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please donate to the National MS Society, Team Castella-(Meemaw).

Linda Joyce Tucker Johnson, 72, was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on February 11, 1949, to the late Walter John Tucker and Juanita Vanderburg Tucker Moore. She departed this life on Saturday morning, June 19, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her stepfather, Herman Moore; sisters Althea Tucker Stuckey, Mary Moore Little; brothers Charles Moore, Chrisjen Moore, nephews Dale LaPaul Vanderburg, Isaac Nathaniel Sherrill, Jr.; and niece Kacina Vanderburg. She married the love of her...

Mr. James W. Lowery Jr. was born to the late Mr. James and Alice Lowery on October 1, 1957. He departed this earthly life to enter into eternity at 9:36 pm Friday June 18, 2021. He was proceeded in death by his two sisters Susan Diane Lowery and Tonie Lowery Witherspoon. He attended North Mecklenburg High School where he was a member of the Football and Basketball teams. He was also a great singer and entertainer where performed in many Talent Shows. He was a member of VCC in Charlotte for...