The Charlotte Observer charlotteobserver.com LOCAL Wednesday, February 1, 2012 5B LINCOLNTON Ellen Christine Cauthen Isaac, 70, died January 30, 2012. Service Friday 2pm, Tabernacle of Faith Church in Hickory. Burke Mortuary in Maiden entrusted. Betty Rice Lawrence Mrs. Lawrence, 95, of Charlotte passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital.
A Mass will be offered on Friday, February 3rd at 11AM in the chapel of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Charlotte. Carolina Funeral Service Cremation Center is entrusted with the arrangements. in Obituaries and In Memorial The Charlotte Observer extends sincere condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Let us help you with placing an Obituary, or assist with an In Memoriam that celebrates a special life.
Call the Obituary Desk Monday through Friday at 704-358-5382 or 800-332-0686, ext. 5382. r7 Donald George Hoffman Donald Hoffman, 81, of Charlotte, died January 16, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital with family by his side. Mr. Hoffman was the son of the late George and Mary Hoffman and was born October 4, 1930.
Originally from Ridgewood New Jersey, he graduated from Ridgewood High School. He went on to NC State University School of Textiles in Raleigh where he attained a degree in Textile Engineering. He then served 2 years in the US Army as a Chemical Staff Specialist. In 1953 Mr. Hoffman moved to Asheville and began a long career with American Enka Corporation, a division of Akzona.
He served in textile research, technical service and several sales and marketing assignments including manager of the New York district sales office. He was later named Director of Corporate Marketing. His brothers Ken Hoffman and George Hoffman preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Pat Carland Hoffman, originally from Hendersonville, NC. Survivors also include his daughter Jan Hoffman Moore and her husband Craig Moore and their children Katie, Anna and Dillon, of Charlotte; his son Don Hoffman Jr.
and his wife Vickie Pruett Hoffman of Scotts-dale, Arizona; and his sister Addie Hoffman of Asheville. A small family memorial service will be held in Isle of Palms, SC his home away from home -in the spring. in Navie Bennett House, 78, of Charlotte, died January 29, 2012. Funeral Friday 1pm, Mulberry Baptist Church, Charlotte. Palmetto Funeral Home entrusted.
CONCORD John Arthur Harrison, 59, died January 31, 2012. Funeral Friday 1pm, visitation Thursday 4-8pm, Charity Baptist Church, Kannapolis. Hartsell Funeral Home-Concord entrusted. GASTON IA Jeffrey Todd Price, 43, died January 27, 2012. Service Thursday 11am, visitation 10-llam, First Baptist Church, Lowell.
Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, Gastonia entrusted. INDIAN TRAIL Betty Strawn Price, 81, died January 31, 2012. Service Friday 11am, Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe. Visitation Thursday 6-8pm, Heritage Funeral Home in Indian Trail. IRON STATION Bradley Christopher Nolen, 25, died January 30, 2012.
Funeral Saturday 2pm, New Grace Baptist Church. Visitation Friday 6-8pm, War lick Funeral Home. KINGS MOUNTAIN Patrick Alan Witherspoon, 51, died January 30, 2012. Funeral Thursday 2pm, visitation Wednesday 6-8pm, Harris Funeral Home. LAURINBURG Mary Kathleen Jackson Jacobs, 79, died January 30, 2012.
Service Thursday, 11am; visitation 10-llam, Springfield Pentecostal Holiness Church. Richard Boles Funeral Service entrusted. LAURINBURG Telford McGirt, 74, died January 31, 2012. Service Friday, 2pm, East Laur-inburg Church of God. Visitation Thursday, 6-8pm, Richard Boles Funeral Service.
LENOIR Mary Louise Gragg, 59, died January 30, 2012. Funeral Friday 1pm, Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation Thursday 6-8pm, Pendry's Funeral Home. LENOIR Larry Keith Greene, 58, died January 30, 2012. Funeral Thursday 11am, visitation Wednesday 6-8pm, Pendry's Funeral Home.
LEXINGTON Roy Douglas Mills, 88, died January 28, 2012. Service Friday 1pm, National Cemetery in Salisbury. Lady's Funeral Home entrusted. LEXINGTON Max Douglas Winebarger, 69, died January 30, 2012. Funeral Thursday 2pm, Spruce Street Baptist Church.
Visitation Wednesday 6-8pm, Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington. LINCOLNTON Joe Billy Carpenter, 68, died January 31, 2012. Funeral Friday 11am, Covenant Bible Church. Visitation Thursday 6-8pm, Warlick Funeral Home. Olive Burton Phifer "Burt" MARSHVILLE Mr.
Olive Burton "Burt" Phifer, 87 of Marshville, died Monday, January 30, 2012 at the Hospice House in Monroe. Born January 30, 1925 he was a son of the late William Braxton and Susie Collins Phifer. He was also preceded in death by a son, Bernie Phifer, brothers and sisters, Warren C. Phifer, Pruitt Phifer, William Phifer, Lillian Craig and Ethel Barkanic. Burt was a WWII Tech Sergant Air force Veteran where he flew 42 missions in the South Pacific.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Burt will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the Marshville United Methodist Church. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends following service at the church. He is survived by his wife Helen Lytle Phifer; son, Mark Harmon of Nashville, TN; daughter, Linda Roof of Harris-burg, NC; brother, Keith Phifer of Sumter, SC; grandson, Jacob of Greensboro, NC. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28112.
For family page and full obituary please log onto www.mor-ganandsonfuneralhome.com. in Christopher Bryan Burchett Christopher Bryan Burchett, 50, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2012 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Chris worked as a freelance sound engineer with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees including the Knight Theater, Performing Art Center, Bank of America and several other organizations and corporate clients. One of his favorite jobs was working with the North Carolina Dance Theater's annual performance of The Nutcracker at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. He served as the entertainment producer at Charlotte's Festival in the Park, beginning in 2004 when he took the job previously held by his father, John Burchett.
Chris had helped at the festival since he was eleven years old, developing his passion for the performing arts. He is a veteran of the US Air Force. Chris was predeceased by his mother, Lee Burchett. He is survived by his father and his wife, John Beverley Burchett; brother, Dean Burchett; nephew Andy; brother Robert Jenkins; sister, Michelle husband Jeremy Rabon; niece nephew, Addison Ethan. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 2, 2012, from pm at McEwen Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012, at 10:00 am at McEwen Pineville Chapel. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Festival in the Park, 1409 East Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203. Dorothy Sargent Bauer Cornish, 85, of Charlotte, died January 28, 2012. Arrangements will be made at a later date.
Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home entrusted. Darryl LaVett Culp Darryl LaVett Culp, 47, exchanged time for eternity on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital-Main Charlotte, NC. He is preceded in death by his father Rev. Monroe Culp. He leaves to cherish loving memories his wife Bettie Oates Culp; his mother Rev.
Osie Lee Culp; brothers D'Armon Culp, Darien Culp, and a twin brother Darius Culp; sisters Danissa Hart, Crystal Dollard and Mar-gerita "Neeta" Culp as well as six brothers-in-law, five sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Services will be held at Victory Christian Centers-Dome Charlotte, NC on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 1:00 PM with the viewing from 11:30 PM. Pastor Robyn Gool officiating. Alexander is serving the Culp family, (www.alexanderfuner-als.com) in Ella Davis, 96, of Charlotte, died January 24, 2012. Service Friday 10am, Oaklawn Park Cemetery.
Alexander Funeral Home, Inc. entrusted. Adolphus Funderburk, Sr. Adolphus Funderburk, of Charlotte, NC died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born on October 4, 1929 in Chesterfield County, SC.
He joined Masonic Lodge 258 in 1955. He is survived by his wife Diana of the home; children: Linda, Peggy, Adolphus, Kenneth, Onawa, and Nathan all of Charlotte and Michael of Kuwait, and one step-son, Howard Dunlap of Hampton, VA A funeral service in honor of Adolphus will be held Friday, February 3, 2012, 12noon at New Vision Ministries, 6425 Old Mt. Holly Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208. Visitation will be from 11-12 at the church. After the service, the family will be gathering at the home of his daughter Onawa, 1013 Corn-stock 28217.
Alexander is serving the Funderburk Family, (www.alexan-derfunerals.com) in Massiah and Marion Jones, infants, died on January 26, 2012. A graveside service will be held 11am Thursday at Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens. House of Truesdale Memorial Chapel entrusted. Bynum Broadway "Bob" MONROE Bynum "Bob" Broadway, 83, of Monroe, NC passed away on January 30, 2012. He was born on May 7, 1928 to Ray Broadaway and Ressie Parker Broadaway.
His stepmother was Ruth Huneycutt Broadaway. Mr. Broadway was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Bob loved gardening and his five grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren. Bob was married to Margaret Louise Loop, 1947, in Yokohama, Japan.
She preceded him in death in 2002. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM in Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. Survivors include his companion, Barbara Edwards; and his six children, Alison Broadway of Atlanta, GA, Brian Broadway and wife Rebecca, Bill Broadway and wife Sylvia, Cliff Broadway and Karen Barlet, Beth Broadway all of Monroe, NC and Nelson Broadway of Columbus, OH. His siblings, Alice Baucom of Polkton, Polly Efird of Locust, Nell Kendall of Norwood, Ruby Pope of Wadesboro, Steven Lamar Broadaway of Stanfield and Nancy Huneycutt of Locust.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Monroe, NC 28112 and following the service at his residence. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com MOORESVILLE Merton Earl Cronkite, 85, died January 30, 2012. Services will be private. Samuel S.
James, FSL is serving the family. MORGANTON John Thomas McGlothlin, III, 68, died January 30, 2012. Service Thursday 1pm, Grace Episcopal Church. Sosso-man Funeral Home entrusted. NEW LONDON Jessie Kendall died January 30, 2012.
Service Friday 1pm, visitation Cottonville AM.E. Zion Church. Kelsey Funeral Home of Albemarle entrusted. ROCKINGHAM Eric England, 47, died January 30, 2012. Funeral Friday, 2pm, Victory Baptist Church.
Visitation Thursday, 6-8pm, Carter Funeral Home. SALISBURY William Gholson Mayfield, 69, died January 30, 2012. Service Saturday, 2-4pm, Rowan Christian Assembly. Lyerly Funeral Home entrusted. SALISBURY Howard Curtis Needham, 82, died January 28, 2012.
Funeral Wednesday 11am, Summersett Funeral Home. SHELBY A.V. Lowrance, 82, died January 30, 2012. Funeral Thursday 2pm, visitation l-2pm, Cornerstone Baptist Church. Cleveland Funeral Services entrusted.
Ralph Eugene Nantz STANLEY Ralph Eugene Nantz, 73 of Stanley, N.C. died at home, on Sunday, January 29, 2012, after a long illness. He was the son of the late William Blaine Nantz and Lucy Bollinger Nantz Wise. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Thurman, Lewis, Glenn, and Acy Nantz. Ralph was born in Lincoln County, N.C.
and lived there most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran, the former proprietor of Plank Road Grocery, and the former owner and promoter of East Lincoln Motor Speedway. Ralph enjoyed watching sports and auto racing. He was a devoted husband and father who loved to spend time with his family and friends.
He and his wife were married for 53 years. Ralph is survived by his wife, Joanne Barber Nantz, daughter and son-in-law Donna and Keith Frye, daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Steve Ledbetter, all of Stanley, N.C. He is also survived by a sister, Margie Ballard, of Lakeland, Florida, and 10 grandchildren, and 7 greatgrandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Craig Memorial Baptist Church, Stanley, N.C. at 3 p.m.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. prior to the service. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mt Holly is in charge of arrangements. Obituaries. Seven lines are published at no charge and additional lines are charged at a per-line rate.
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Box 32188, Charlotte, NC 28232 Submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday To express condolences online, sign a Guest Book at "Obituaries" on charlotte.com. Edward B. Carmichael Mr. Carmichael, 86, of Charlotte, died on January 29, 2012 at his residence.
He was born in Cleveland County, NC on January 29, 1926, son of the late Hubert Corwin Carmichael and Mullie Alexander Carmichael. Mr. Carmichael grew up in Charlotte and attended Queens College for two years. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army serving in Germany during World War II.He loved gardening and sharing his plants and vegetables with everyone. Mr.
Carmichael also loved helping out his neighbors by bringing the mail and newspapers to his neighbors that could no longer get out on their own to get them.In addition to his parents, Mr. Carmichael is preceded in death by his brothers, Mike Carmichael, William Carmichael and Jim Carmichael; and his sister Jane Davis.He is survived by his wife, Mildred Furr Carmichael; daughter, Martha James and her Husband, Gaylord A. James II; granddaughters, Catherine Annette Potter, Heather Nichole Bliss, and Katie Marie Jackson; and great-grandchildren, Trinity Nichole Bliss, Hailey Nichole Potter, Leah Michelle Bliss, Braydon Gage Bliss, Dakota Ray Potter, and Austin Wayne Potter. Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in the chapel of Hankins Whitting-ton Funeral Service, 1111 East Charlotte, NC with Reverend Ron E. Nelson, officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins Whittington Funeral Service; please share condolences online at www.hankinswhitting-ton.com in Jean Edgecomb Davis March 16, 1943 -January 28, 2012 Jean passed away at her home in Matthews, North Carolina at age 68 after a long battle with cancer, which she fought bravely and with much dignity. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held on February 4, 2012 at at Myers Park Baptist Church. Jean was born in Dallas, Texas to James Delbert and Charleyne A. Bryan Edge-comb.
She also had a loving step-father, Dowsing Baker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Robert L. Davis, of Huntington, West Virginia. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Wade-Edgecomb, of Austin, Texas, her four step-children and their spouses, Stephen Davis and Jeffrey Busch, Al and Carol Davis, Cynthia Davis and Tracy Jones, and Robert W. Davis, and 4 step-grandchildren, Brian and Kelly Davis, Christopher Hausler, and Eli Davis Busch, and her two dogs, Lucas and TuttLShe was a music educator for 32 years and loved every moment.
Jean loved animals and was a supporter of abused animals, especially rescue dogs. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and many string players. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jean's name to Myers Park Baptist Church. Mecklenburg John Hart Redfearn Mr. Redfearn, 81, of Charlotte, NC, died Monday, January 30, 2012 at Summit Place in Charlotte, NC.
John was born May 12, 1930, in Wayne County NC, son of the late Walter and Rebecca Hooks Redfearn. He was a graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy and attended Clemson University. Mr. Redfearn was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired as a project manager for Ward Tank and Heat Exchanger. He was a member of St.
Andrew's United Methodist Church for many years. In addition to his parents Mr. Redfearn was preceded in death by his wife, Edna in 1996. Survivors include his daughter, Roseann R. Halbert and husband, Jim of Rock Hill, SC and special friends, Lonnie Williams, Frankie Snuggs and her daughters, Linda Aucoin and husband Tom and Margaret Grosz and husband Tim.
Funeral service for Mr. Redfearn will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 2, 2012, at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dan Hester officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn East Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hankins Whittington Wednesday evening February 1, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 1900 Emerywood Dr. Charlotte, NC 28210 or Gideons International, PO Box 220421, Charlotte, NC 28222. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins Whittington Funeral Service 1111 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC.
Please share condolences online at www.hankin-sandwhittington.com in Alberta Marie Thayer Selkow, 87, of Huntersville, died January 27, 2012. Service Thursday 1pm, visitation 12pm, Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. LaRue M. Winston Ms. LaRue M.
Winston, 54, of Charlotte, died January 28, 2012. Visitation 12 Noon to 1:00 PM Thursday, February 2, 2012, at Greater Salem Church City of God. Service will begin at 1:00 PM. The Interment, Church Cemetery. Long Son Mortuary Service entrusted.
in John Matthew Wright, 21, died January 28, 2012. Service Wednesday 11am, visitation St. John's Episcopal Church. Gaskin Services, Matthews entrusted. North Carolina ALBEMARLE Vera Ruth Price Honeycutt, 79, died January 29, 2012.
Funeral Thursday 2pm, Union Grove Primitive Baptist Church. Visitation Wednesday 6-8pm, Davis Funeral Home in Monroe. ALBEMARLE Leola Hahn Osborne, 97, died January 30, 2012. Funeral Thursday 2pm, visitation l-2pm, Hartsell Funeral Home-Albemarle. ARCHDALE Ronald Poyner Lee Morris, 63, died January 21, 2012.
Funeral Thursday 7pm, visitation Tri-Dale Community Church. Heritage Funeral Service-Valdese entrusted. ASHEBORO Harold Dean Sexton, 34, died January 26, 2012. Funeral Thursday 2pm, visitation Wednesday 6-8pm, Ridge Funeral Home. CHINA GROVE Helen Hub bard Price died January 30, 2012.
Funeral Thursday 2pm, visitation 12-2pm, Central Baptist Church. Whitley's Funeral Home entrusted. CONCORD Betty Bennett Bellamy, 80, died January 28, 2012. Service Wednesday 3pm, Oak-wood Cemetery; visitation to follow. Wilkinson Funeral Home entrusted.
FOREST CITY Daniel T. De Bow, 92, died January 29, 2012. No formal services are planned. Harrelson Funeral Home entrusted. HARMONY Rev.
Otis Lee Snow, 70, died January 28, 2012. Funeral Wednesday 11am, Clarksbury UMC. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home entrusted. George Kantsios George Kantsios passed away Monday morning, January 30, 2012, due to complications from chemotherapy. George was born in Charlotte on September 16, 1957 and attended Myers Park High School.
He graduated from UNCC and was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity. He worked for First Union and Bank of America during his career and was very involved in the community. George was the epitome of strength, courage, and faith. He had many challenges during his life, but rose to the challenge each and every time. His friends, family and community were dear to his heart.
George served on the Board of Directors of the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association; a leader of the Belk College of Business Alumni Interest Group for many years, and served as a board member and treasurer of the Parish Council of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral where he also taught Sunday school and coached girls basketball. He also was involved with the Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte Jaycees. Some of his challenges included developing Alopecia (loss of hair) as a child, which had a great affect on him. It helped shape his character and strength. As an adult, both kidneys failed and he had to endure hours of dialysis each week for eight years.
In October, 2010, George was blessed with a kidney transplant. A number of relapses occurred, but he finally prevailed. In April 2011, George was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). During all these obstacles in his life, George maintained a positive attitude and good sense of humor that made him one of those special people on earth. George is survived by his brothers Tom Kantsios and wife Stephanie of Atlanta; Nick Kantsios and his wife Cindy of Charlotte; and, nieces and nephews Emily, William, Maliyah, Grant, and Anna.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mahony, Lisa and all those at Carolina's Hemotology; Drs. Hart, Chuang, Fotiadis, and all those at Metrolina Nephrology; all the special doctors and nurses at Carolina's Medical Hospital. A Trisagion (visitation) service will be held Friday, February 3, 2012, at 7:00 PM and the funeral Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM, both at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC. The George S.
Kantsios Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established for those wishing to make a memorial contribution. Contributions may be sent to The George S. Kantsios Memorial Scholarship Fund, co Harry J. Stathopoulos, 10700 Sikes Place, St. 300 Charlotte, NC 28277.
We will all miss that laugh and smile. May his memory be eternal. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins Whittington Funeral Service; please share condolences online at www.hankin-swhittington.com. in Evangeline M. McClure, 79, of Charlotte, died January 29, 2012.
Arrangements are incomplete at Forest Lawn West Funeral Cremation Service. Dorothy Newton, 85, died January 30, 2012. Arrangements to be announced. McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park entrusted. Sheryl Bisnet LeBlanc MOORESVILLE Sheryl Bisnet LeBlanc, age 53, of Mooresville passed away January 29, 2012.
A service to celebrate her life will be at Friday at the graveside at Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Visitation will be from Friday at the Funeral Home prior to the service. Mrs. LeBlanc may be viewed from 3-5PM Wednesday and 8-5PM on Thursday at the Funeral Home. Mrs.
LeBlanc was born January 28, 1959 in Miami, Florida. She was associated with and Cafeteria in Cornelius and was dearly loved by her husband, family, friends and coworkers. Surviving are her husband, Mark E. LeBlanc; son Daniel LeBlanc of Mooresville, NC; brother, Timothy Bisnet (Melissa) of Charlotte; niece, Emily Bisnet; nephews, Jeylen Bisnet, Cameron Bisnet and Matthew Crowder all of Charlotte and father-in-law, Lee LeBlanc of Sapulpa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents, George William and Emma Ann Jetton Bisnet.
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