Carol “JoAnn” McKnight of Concord, NC unexpectedly entered heavens gates on July 14 2019. She died peacefully surrounded by her beloved family. Born May 25, 1935 in St. Joseph, Missouri, she is predeceased by her parents Dorothy and Joe Spinner, her brother Jerry Spinner and the love for her life, Nelson “Mac” McKnight.          JoAnn was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family get togethers and for...

Henry Schneider, 84, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Born in Germany, Henry played professional soccer and graduated from the University of Hamburg.  He moved to the USA in 1956.   Henry is survived by his wife of 59 years Barbara (Knight) Schneider; daughter Tiffani Tedder (Jonathan); granddaughter Kati; brother Wolfgang Schneider (Karin); as well as many friends.   Memorial donations may be made in Henry's name to Providence Day School...

With deep sadness we share that Brian James Smith, age 59, passed away on July 11th, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brian is survived by his wife Kristina, daughters Jodie Mason, Mariah Brewer, Maggie Husek and Virginia Smith, as well as 2 sons, Shawn Sicard and Eli Brewer. Brian is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Sam Brewer, Alexandrea Husek, Brayden Smith and Harper Texeira. Brian was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy and Fredrick Smith. There will be a Memorial service held at...

Terry Lynn Crooks of Matthews, North Carolina, formerly of Falconer, New York, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2019.  He was born on August 31, 1943 in Hornell , New York, to the late Leon and Virginia Crooks, and has resided in the Charlottet area since 1996. Terry is survived by his loving wife, June Crooks; sister, Lona McIntosh of Almond NY; daughters Terri (Tom) Hodges of Philadelphia PA and Tammy (Marley) Stegall of York SC; grandchildren Logan (Brittany) Fontana, JT Stegall,...

John Richard Ferguson, 86, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Gastonia, NC died at his home on July 2, 2019.  Richard was born on April 17, 1933 in Gastonia to the late Thomas Lester and Fannie Grigg Ferguson.  Throughout his life he worked in different aspects of the construction industry.  He was an estimator, an architectural draftsman, a sales representative and owner of Ferguson Garage Door.  As a draftsman, he drew the plans for many homes in Gastonia, the Textile Lanes...

  Rev. James D. “Pastor Jim” Hall, affectionately known as “Poppa,” died peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Autumn Care of Marshville. Pastor of Lamp Light Church in Charlotte, NC for more than 30 years, he has left a legacy of deep and abiding love.   A citizen of the world, but a native of Pocomoke City, MD, he was born on May 21, 1933 to the late Willis & Virginia Hall of Maryland. Jim was fond of telling tales of growing up on his...

Mrs. Leila “Lee” Stephens Griffin died on June 25, 2019 at Novant Health Hospice and Palliative Care at Presbyterian Medical Center.   Lee was born November 21, 1928 in Charlotte, NC and was the daughter of the late Louis Orr Stephens and Nell Harry Stephens. Lee graduated from WCUNC (now UNC-G) in 1949 and then went on to graduate school at ATS (now Presbyterian School of Christian Education).  She later trained at Memorial Hospital (now Carolinas Medical Center)...

Matthews, NC- Betsey Guerrant Arnett, 81, died May 30, 2019 at Carrington Place Rehabilitation Center in Matthews.  She was born April 23, 1938 in Winston-Salem, NC to Thomas Connally Guerrant, Jr. and Ruth Emily Crouse Guerrant.       Her family moved to Charlotte in 1941 where she attended local public schools and graduated from Myers Park High School in 1956.  Betsey was the seventh continuous generation of her Moravian family to graduate from Salem College...

Margaret Ellen Valentine Kinney, age 72, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away on June 1, 2019 at Novant Hospital, Matthews, North Carolina. Margaret was born on May 16, 1947, the daughter of the late Honorable Paul Valentine and Florence Kathleen Forsythe Valentine in Davis, West Virginia. She was married to Edward Kinney on November 4, 1994 in Henderson, Nevada. Margaret grew up in St. Marys, West Virginia and attended Fairmont College. She received her degrees in elementary...