All Obituaries

Jackie Levon Moore transitioned from this life to eternal life on May 24, 2023, at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was born on March 14, 1952, in Iredell County, NC, to the late Limon and Emma Gladys McCombs Moore. He was also preceded in death by his beloved brother Kenneth Alexander (Ken) Moore.     He attended the Catawba County Schools where he was a star basketball player at Bandy’s High School. He married his high school love, Debra Caldwell on March 4,...

Darrell Wellington Caldwell, 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 20th, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side. He was born December 13th,1964 to Carolyn Caldwell and the late Donald Caldwell, Darrell lived his life in Mooresville, NC. After graduating from Mooresville Senior High School, he went on to Virginia State University to continue his education and play football. Darrell was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of...

Colette Ardean Stinson Bailey was born August 29, 1964 in Iredell County; and peacefully departed this life on May 21, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Curlee and Virginia Watts Stinson.     Colette was a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School, Class of 1982. She receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Barber Scotia College where she graduated with the Class of 1986. In her junior year she was initiated  into Delta Sigma Theta...

Frank Bengin Harris was born March 2, 1932, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to the late Frank and Josie Bobo Harris. He departed from this earthly life on  Friday, May 12, 2023, at his residence in Huntersville, North Carolina. Frank was a member of St. Philips Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from Crowder Construction Company after 35 years of service. Frank was an avid gardener who loved sharing his “Harvest” with friends and family. Frank was married to the...

Jerry Michael Little was born March 30, 1937, in Cornelius, NC. He was the son of the late Willie Celeste Little and the late Chester Carr. He was the grandson of the late Rev Earl E. Little and Ella Houston Little. Jerry received his education in the public school system of Mecklenburg County and the New York City School System. Jerry was a member of Union Bethel AME Zion Church. Jerry is survived by his wife Shirley M Little, a current residence of Cadence Senior Living, Huntersville, NC....

William (Bill) Bernard Richardson was born on May 22, 1951 in Iredell County to the late Mr. Charles A. Richardson and the late Mrs. Annie Kerns Richardson. Bill was one of six children and the eldest.  William transitioned to life eternal on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Cynthia. He leaves to carry on his legacy his only child; William Bernard Richardson Jr.; grandchildren, Xavier Jacobi Richardson, and Jadyn Cheyanne Richardson; brother,...

    Bessie Arrellar Brice, a beloved daughter of the late Charlie and  Wenner Graham, born on May 29, 1948, was called home Monday, May 1, 2023.     Bessie resided in Huntersville, NC. She was educated in the Mecklenburg County School   System. She was a long time employee of  Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home where she retired from in 2014. She came to Christ at an early age and joined Gethsemane Baptist Church.     Bessie was...

Ms. Winifred Gail Hooper, 72, of Troutman, NC was born in Mooresville, NC on September 6, 1950. She was the daughter of Mamie W. Hooper and the late Walter Hooper Sr. Gail passed away on April 17, 2023 at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC. She was preceded in death by her father Walter Hooper Sr. and sister, Cynthia Hooper.  Gail is a graduate of South Iredell High School, Gardner Webb University, and Livingstone College where she majored in Social Studies and...

James Calvin Smyre, Jr., was born into the world on September 1, 1988, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, North Carolina, and left his earthly life for his heavenly home, April 11, 2023. He was the son of Lora Robinson( Bishop Ronald Robinson, Sr.) and the late James Calvin Smyre, Sr. “JC” as he was affectionately called attended Statesville High School; he loved running track and being with his family and friends. “JC” joined Bibleway Church #6 at a very...

LC was born in Abbeville, SC on February 20, 1940 to Mrs. Ilean Hunter Jackson and Mr. Alonzo Jackson, they both preceded him in death. He worked for Reeves Brothers for many years until he retired. LC loved his family, working outside gardening, laughing, and talking to everyone he met. He enjoyed attending the Gracious Living Adult Health Care facility. He transitioned from life to death on April 13, 2023 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He leaves to cherish fond...

James “Jimmy” Huntley, son of the late Carrie Huntley and Uzziah Alexander, was born January 12, 1941, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Jimmy was a graduate of Torrence-Lytle High School. After high school, he was employed with several companies and was later employed at Duke Power from 1973 until his retirement in 1997. After retirement, Jimmy took on other hobbies, such as selling clothes and jewelry, videoing “Mr....

Mrs. Theresa Anita Smith, 87, answered the call from Heaven and departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born in New York County, NY on November 13, 1935 to the late Ms. Senita Thomas, and then later move to NC. She attended the Public County Schools in New York, New York. She was a long time employee of Templon as a machine operator. Theresa had several hobbies including crochet, knitting, and sewing. All of which she loved to do for herself and others. She...

Robert Warren Washington, Sr. affectionately known as Jughead was summoned home on March 10, 2023. Born on August 15, 1957, in Brandywine, Maryland, Robert was the youngest son of 13 children to the late Leo and Susie Minerva Washington. Robert departed this life after a courageous battle with his health. Robert received his early education in Prince George’s County Public Schools, and later pursued a career in the field of auto mechanic, restoring, and painting automobiles. Robert...

     Dely Hernandez Connor-Parrish was born December 2nd, 1957 at Good Samaritan Hospital Charlotte NC. Dely went to be with the Lord March 19, 2023 at Novant Health Medical Center. She was born to the late Eva Colene Brice Connor and Louis William Connor.       Dely graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1975 and went on to pursue a degree at Gardner- Webb University (Formerly Gardner-Webb College ) located in Boiling Springs, NC. This...

Kayla, the daughter of Kendra Griffin and Fredrick Byers , was born May 12, 2002 in Rowan County, NC. Kayla peacefully passed away on March 16,2023 with her loved ones holding her hand every step of the way.     Kayla graduated from North Mecklenburg High School on June 13, 2020. She later on became a Microsoft Office Specialist and received Employee of the Month. She was also a manager at a restaurant.     She had a passion for traveling and seeing the world,...

Carnell "Mr. C" Manning was born August 8, 1932, in Tabor City, SC to the late George Bellany and Ollie P. Manning. On Wednesday, March 8, 2023 God lovingly decided to call him home to rest.   Mr. C, as he was affectionately known, was educated in Tabor City schools.  He worked for the City of Charlotte for 25 years and also had a 20 year career driving dump trucks. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age and could be seen reading his...

Tiffany Je’Net Blackwell, 47, was born in Iredell County, Statesville, NC on January 4, 1976 and was the only child of Bonita Blackwell. She had one son, TyQwon      Blackwell whom she loved dearly. She passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.     She was a 1994 graduate of North Iredell High School and took a real estate class at Mitchell Community College upon graduating. She worked several different jobs after graduation...

Reverend Willie E. Knox, age 80, of Mooresville, NC, went home to glory on Saturday, March 4, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County on March 22, 1942, to the late Eugene Farrar and the late Mary Bethel Knox. He graduated from Dunbar School in 1960, received his Associates Degree from Rowan Technical College in Salisbury, NC. He also furthered his education by obtaining his barber license from Modern Barber College and he was honorably...