Millicent Stafford Kincaid of Charlotte, was born on January 25, 1927 in Forsyth County. Daughter of Rober Byron Stafford and Mary Seawell Stafford, she was the youngest of five siblings: Virginia, Volta, Rex, Beth, and Evelyn. She graduated from Brevard College in 1945, third in her class.   Millie and Charlie Kincaid raised five children: Alan Reid, Marianne, Jean Elaine, Susan Elizabeth, and David Lee. Millie enjoyed a 20-year career at Robinson, Bradshaw, and Hinson where she...

Robert Hibbs HessHess, Robert (Bob) Hibbs passed February 22, 2019 in Hospice Care at Novant Hospital in Matthews, NC of heart failure — probably a broken heart. He was 91.Born and raised in Uniontown, PA, Robert received a BS from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 1950. He was also a member of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. He met the love of his life, Mickie Carbines who attended Beaver College (now Arcadia University) just north of Philadelphia. They...

Our beloved Frances Stone Smith passed away peacefully in her home in Concord, North Carolina on Wednesday,  March 13, 2019 at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with cancer. Frances was born on November 08, 1954 in Durham County, NC to Talley and Mildred Stone. She is preceded in death by her parents Talley and Mildred Stone; sister, Teresa Palma and sister Nancy Stone. Survivors include her loving husband Dennis Smith; daughter Jennifer Smith; son Dennis Smith; sister Carol Stone...

Earlene Hovey Gough passed in Harris Hospice Care at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte NC. She was 84.    She is survived by two sons (John Herbert Gough IV of Austin TX and Derek Hovey Gough of Nixa MO) and her brother Robert Dean Hovey of Overland Park KS.  Her husband John Herbert Gough III preceded her in death.    Earlene enjoyed an active life. She swam and did chair yoga at the Levine JCC, went to CPCC and symphony performances with friends,...

Edward James DePasquale earned his well deserved heavenly wings February 1,2019. Born February 15,1933 in Hudson, NY to Elmer DePasquale and Katherine Perry DePasquale, he lived his last 63 years in Charlotte,NC.  He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1950-1954. Ed lived an altruistic life, going to great lengths to help so many . He always had a huge heart, making a tremendous difference in the lives of people he knew and strangers alike. During his...

Eric Miles Schmid Born Sept 10th 1965 Died February 15th 2019      It is with great sadness that the family of Eric Miles Schmid announces his passing after a long illness at the age of 53 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Meletta and his daughters, Nicole (Marcus), Crystal (Tae), and Breanna (Randy). Eric is also survived by four grandchildren, Cheyenne, Scarlet, Easton and Kyra; one sister, Julie Schmid and his mother, Jeri...

JOSEPH MARTIN BUTLER, JR. 97 of Charlotte died February 23, 2019. He graduated from Harding High School in 1940. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army and was a member of the "Greatest Generation". While serving in the Army during WWII he was captured and remained a POW until the war ended. He worked with Pneumafil Corp. for 32 years as an engineer and after retirement became a travel agent and traveled the world. Joe was well known for his sense of humor. His dry humor...

Abbas Gfri Keihani May 1 1938-February 20, 2019 Abbas Keihani was many things. He was a loving, caring and a kind-hearted, gentle soul. Abbas was born in Abadan, Iran. He came to the United States in the early 70s, where he met the love of his life, his loving and devoted wife, Kathy.  Over 44 years they shared many laughs, love and built a loving family including his beautiful daughter and grandson.  Abbas will always be known for many wonderful things but...

Gloria Ann Helms 71 of Hillsville, Virginia formerly of Charlotte died Wednesday February 13, 2019 at her home. Born in Union County, North Carolina on October 18, 1947, Gloria was the daughter of the late Buren and Hazel (Mullis) Simpson. Mrs. Helms attended Oak Grove Church and worked as a secretary for PCA for 22 years. She retired in 2006.00 Gloria and Phillip moved to Hillsville, Virginia 2 years ago. Gloria was known for her infectious laughter and warm personality. She is...