Obituaries
Michael Christian
May 30, 2022
Michael Andrew Christian, 65, of Huntersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2022.
Michael was born in Okinawa on October 8, 1956 to the late WIllis "Hap" and Sarah Christian.
He is survived by daughters, Kerri Walsh and Heather Christian; his grandchildren: Dyllon Johns, Hailey Griffin, and Zi’yanna Christian; stepsons, Eric Marshall and Matthew McCullough; five brothers:...
Alice Allen Mangum
May 22, 2022
Alice Dean (Allen) Mangum, 78, of Mooresville, North Carolina passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022.
She was born October 30, 1943 to the late Collie Allen and Lilly Smith Allen. In addition to her parents, Alice is preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
Alice enjoyed cooking and gardening but cherished time with her beloved family above all.
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Olivia "Toni" Howard
May 19, 2022
Olivia "Toni" Howard, 79, of Calabash, NC passed away on May 19, 2022. She was born in Charlotte, NC on January 9, 1943, the daughter of the late Heath Price Mullis and Elizabeth Callicutt Mullis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, whom she married in April 1966, Leonard Michael...
Janice Gail Ramsey
May 19, 2022
Janice Gail “Jan” Ramsey, of Charlotte, North Carolina, departed this life Thursday, May 19, 2022. Jan was the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” Ramsey and Hazel Spencer Ramsey of Gaffney, South Carolina. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Steve Ramsey, also of Gaffney.
In her retirement, Jan devoted her time to animal advocacy. She was most...
Douglas Laurencelle
May 14, 2022
Douglas Bostwick Laurencelle, age 76, of Cornelius, NC, passed away on May 14, 2022, following a courageous 45 year-long battle with multiple sclerosis.
Doug was born in Lowell, MA, on August 11, 1945, to the late Marie (Bostwick) and Hubert Irwin Laurencelle. He grew up and spent most of his life in Connecticut before moving to North Carolina in 2013. ...
Sherrel Goldman
May 14, 2022
Sherrel Boldrey Goldman, 77, of Huntersville, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Del Rio, Texas on December 14, 1944, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia Mishkin Boldrey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda; and fur baby, Brutus.
Sherrel liked...
David Ronald Messer
May 11, 2022
David R. Messer Sr, 71, passed away on May 11, 2022, with his loved ones by his side. David was born in Charlotte, NC on June 20, 1950, to the late David Garrett Messer and Vera Chapman Messer.
David was raised in Charlotte, where he met his late wife, Joan Messer. They were married for 49 years and raised their...
Betty Sue Riley Easter
May 5, 2022
Betty Sue Riley Easter, 90, of Cornelius, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Betty was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on January 25, 1932, the daughter of the late Cratus Riley and Atrell Joyner Riley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dale Easter; and brothers, Thomas Riley and Charles Riley.
Betty was the...
Joy Anne Crocker
Apr 30, 2022
Joy Anne Nicholson Crocker (“Anne”) of Concord, North Carolina died of complications fromglioblastoma at age 81 in Kannapolis, NC on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
Anne was born to Lester and Ruth Nicholson near Shreveport, LA on February 16, 1941. Thedaughter of an Air Force chaplain, Anne moved frequently throughout her childhood, spendingtime on Air Force bases in Texas, New Mexico,...
Emil Boyce
Apr 29, 2022
Emil Boyce, 87, of Denver, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born in Robertsville, New Jersey on May 19, 1934, the son of the late Richard and Evelyn Johnson Boyce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Faith Crawford Boyce; brothers, Richard Boyce, Raymond Boyce, Frank Boyce, Eansley Boyce, Hartson Boyce;...
Doris Elizabeth Barber
Apr 27, 2022
Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Barber, 76, passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospice on April 27, 2022.
Born in 1945 in Wilmington, NC to the late Sinic W. Staton and Mary Cannon Staton, Doris was one of nine children born to the family.
Formally educated in Wilmington, NC, where she met and married James P. Riley and had three children. The family...
Ruth Marie Kuly
Apr 26, 2022
In Loving Memory of
Ruth Marie Kuly
August 10, 1926 – April 26, 2022
Ruth Marie Kuly, 95, of Davidson, NC passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 26, 2022. Ruth (Ruthie) was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late James and Louise Wolfe. Along with her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband...
Jessica Marie Boesmiller
Apr 26, 2022
Jessica Marie Boesmiller, of Cornelius, NC passed away on April 26, 2022 after a long illness.Jessica was born in Statesville, NC on December 24, 1979 to Rodney and Debra Dingess of Statesville.
Jessica was a loving wife, mother and daughter. She was an extremely loyal friend and passionate advocate for the ocular melanoma community. Tens of thousands followed Jessica as...
Bennett Gray
Apr 25, 2022
Bennett Gray, 79, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 25, 2022.
Bennett, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend was born on November 30, 1942 to the late Brownlow and Martha Gray. He grew up in Morganton, NC where many will fondly remember him going by the nickname “Sonny”. Bennett attended Morganton High School where he was the...
Johnsie Gayle Riggins Raborn
Apr 25, 2022
Johnsie Gayle Riggins Raborn, 94, of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born in Union County, NC on March 16, 1928, the daughter of the late John Pearl Riggins and Ruby Gayle Riggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Raborn; siblings, Dennis Fern Riggins, Reece Riggins, Audrey Clontz,...
Robert Joseph Perry, Jr.
Apr 20, 2022
Robert Joseph Perry, Jr., of Denver, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2022.
Bob was born in Kingston, New York, in 1934 to the late Robert Perry, Sr., and Mary Naccarato. He grew up in Kingston surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bob went off to Siena College and returned to Kingston with a hard-earned diploma...

Michael David Adler
Apr 19, 2022
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Steven Richard Lowe, II
Apr 17, 2022
Steven Richard Lowe II, 39, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. Steve was born in Rochester, NY on October 27, 1982, to Steven Richard Lowe Sr. and Deborah Morf Lowe. His family later moved to Port Charlotte, FL, where he lived up until his early adult years.
He is preceded in death by his paternal...
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