All Obituaries

When tomorrow begins, our beloved James Gardner’s presence will not be amongst us. We will remember James with love and thanksgiving in our hearts. He was born July 21, 1950 in Gaston County, North Carolina and was the son of the late John and Odessa Lewis Gardner. We are forever appreciative for the years we shared his life. Our memories bring some comfort as we mourn his loss. James was educated in the public schools of Gaston County. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for...

On Sunday, November 8, 2020, God sent one of his faithful servants to blossom in His Garden. As we remember Desi Tromain Shine, we give thanks to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for his fifty years of life with us. He was well loved by his family and friends. An accomplished real estate agent, entrepreneur, artist, political activist, and friend, Desi was the son of the late Marion Shine and Fleet Wall III; and Jonathan Clark. Desi was born November 2, 1970 in Albemarle, NC and...

Eternal Life, Eternal Hope, Eternal Love for our beloved, Sylvia Danielle Little, will forever remain in our hearts as we say good-bye to a beautiful and loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. Sylvia was born November 3, 1982 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Jeanette Lee Little and the late Sylvester Little. Our hearts are broken, but we still believe and have faith in Our Almighty to see us through this difficult time as we mourn our...

Leron Vercell Owens Jr., age 60, entered Eternal Rest, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 while a patient at Carolinas Medical Center-Main, Charlotte, North Carolina. Born August 18, 1960 in Troy, North Carolina, Leron was the son of the late Arthur Jr. and Virginia Thomas Owens. When tomorrow comes and Leron is no longer with us we will remember him with fondness and thanksgiving; for all the shared memories, for the blessing he was to us, and a life well-lived. We will not forget his kindness,...

Janie Stover Richardson, age 89, was called to Eternal Rest, Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born May 5, 1931 in Camden, South Carolina. Her parents were the late Selvyn Sr. and Mamie Drakeford Stover. We give thanks to The Almighty, Maker of all things for his grace and his mercy. We are eternally grateful for the many years we shared our beloved’s life. We will miss her dearly and will hold the many memories close in our hearts. She was educated in the Camden, Kershaw County,...

Our beloved, Dorothy Peoples Davis, age 76, transitioned to eternal rest, Sunday, October 18, 2020. Dorothy was born November 18, 1943 in Stanly County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Juanita Rush Peoples. Although no longer with us, Dorothy will forever be remembered for her warmth, loving and charitable spirit. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. We are grateful for the many years we were blessed and able to share her wonderful life. Dorothy was educated in...

Tory Lee Rushing, age 43, entered Eternal rest Thursday, October 8, 2020 while a patient at Carolinas Medical Center-Main, Charlotte, North Carolina. Born January 31, 1977, in Stanly County, North Carolina, Tory was the son of Emma Rushing Smith and Johnny Smith. Words worth remembering when we face challenges in our lives, might be easier if we had wings like an eagle, for then, barriers could be mountable. But our family has “wings” of courage, faith, hope, prayer, and...

God in his infinite wisdom called our beloved, Carrie Lana Smith Grady, to Eternal rest, Thursday, October 8, 2020.Carrie, the daughter of the late John E. and Mary Bost Smith, was born April 23, 1954 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Carrie had a sweet spirit. She never said she was leaving; we never had a chance to say good-bye. She was gone before we knew it, and only Our God knew why. Our hearts are saddened; but we are comforted in knowing that she is resting in her Heavenly home...

Roosevelt “Chuck” Horne, age 83, was called from labor to reward, and entered Our Father’s Heavenly Home, Tuesday, October 6, 2020. “Chuck”, as he was affectionately known, was born in Stanly County, North Carolina on February 2, 1937. He was the son of the late Samuel and Hellen Moore Horne. “Chuck” was charismatic, well-spoken, and a great conversationalist. Gone from our presence, but never from the hearts of those who admired and loved him. He...

Daniel Keith Holt, age 27, was born July 22, 1993 in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the son of Shelley R. Holt. Daniel was easy going, adventurous and generous with his time.  Daniel was loved dearly, and he will be missed. He was educated in the Mecklenburg County public schools and was employed with Pizza Hut. Daniel was a talented musician. He enjoyed listening to music, writing music and rapping. He also cherished the time he spent with family and friends and...