Justin Colfax Morgan Jr., affectionately known as “Bud”, was the son of a New York State Supreme Court Judge. He was brought up in Buffalo, NY with his sister Marilyn.   From the time of his years at Kenyon College, Bud had adventure on his mind which matured into a life of great accomplishments.   He was a veteran of the Korean War. After his marriage to Gretchen Graebner in 1957 he worked in Summer Stock Theater. In the mid 1960’s he got into television...

Helen Blossom Bucknam, 86, of Matthews, passed away on  September 1, 2019 at the Lake Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Indian Trail.   She was born on August 8, 1933 to the late Peter and Emma (Drouin) Chrysafides at Lake Charles, LA.  Helen worked as a Music Director for for several churches over the years.   Besides her parents, Mrs. Bucknam was preceded in death by her husband Willaim, who passed in 2014.     Helen is survived by her children,...

Thomas Elliot Bonnette Thomas Bonnette Jr., devoted father and loving husband, has passed on the date of Thursday, September 5th, 2019 at the age of 72. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Sharon, his two sons, Trey and Brandon, and Trey’s wife Reagan, his step-son Eric Caldwell, his wife, Jennifer and their children, his sister and mother Karen, and Doris, his niece Ashlyn, and his nephew Brent. Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sr. and his brother...

James Thomas Barkley, 93, died on August 29, 2019 at Novant Hospital in Matthews, NC.  Jimmy, as he was known by his family, was born on June 3, 1926 in Mecklenburg County. He was the elder of two brothers born to Loretta Lawing and Audrey Barkley.  Jimmy was a member of the Greatest Generation.  Coming from humble beginnings, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at a young age, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during WWII.  Before shipping out, Jimmy married his high...

Ada Worthington Watson, age 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on August 27, 2019 at Carrington Place, Matthews, North Carolina. Ada was born on December 21, 1931, in Kinston, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Jesse H. and Doris Worthington. She grew up on a farm in Kinston, where she was educated in the public schools and graduated with perfect attendance. In due course she received her Master's Degree from East Carolina College. She married Thomas Watson in 1954....

On Sunday, August 18th, 2019, at the age of 89, Robert Watkins King, Jr. of Charlotte passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Only child of Robert Watkins King, Sr. and Helen Griffin, of Wilson, he was husband to Ann, father to Watt and Rebecca, grandfather to Nate, Drew, Gus, Jake and Tucker, great-grandfather to Anson, Sully, Abe and Elias, sponsor, mentor, friend and colleague to many upon many. Retired from the Naval Reserves in 1993 after 40 years of service, he was a...

Johnny Jacob Ingram March 13, 1943 - August 19, 2019 Johnny "JJ"  Ingram, 76, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, peacefully in his home. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, on March 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Johnnie and “Gladys”  Carrie Bryan Ingram. He graduated from Chesterfield High School and went on to obtain degrees from both Stanly Community College and Central Piedmont. Johnny served six years in the Army...

  David Joseph Foppiano, Jr. entered eternal rest and everlasting life on 18 August 2019. He was born on 1 June 1928 to Lessie Cawthon Foppiano and David Joseph Foppiano of 85 N. Tucker in Midtown Memphis, TN. A success at everything he did, David was one of the most likable and personable individuals one could ever know. He was an extraordinarily disciplined and regimented individual which allowed him to succeed far above even some of his own contemporaries, values he endeavored to...

Marshall “Buddie" Poplin 82, of Mint Hill passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after his battle with Alzheimer’s, August 19, 2019.  Buddie was born October 6, 1936 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Marshall Taylor Poplin and Beulah Burleson Poplin. Buddie will continue to be treasured by his children, Rene' Hendricks Little (Rick), Marsha Brackett (Bruce Rainwater), Marshall Buddie Poplin Jr. (Rob Thornton), along with four grandchildren,...

Jerry Joseph Mitcham passed quietly in his sleep Tuesday morning August 13th, 2019. After a lengthy illness, Daddy made it to his 78th birthday before joining his wife, Linda, in heaven so they could celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary together, which is also August 13.   Jerry was a self-made man that left home and joined the Navy at 16. He was proud to have served and treasured his time in the Navy as well as the opportunity to travel around the world for adventures that...