Obituaries

You toiled so hard for those you loved. You said goodbye to none, Your spirit flew before we knew, Your work on earth was done. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face: No one can fill your vacant place. Your life was love and labor. Your love for your family true. You did the best for all of us. We will always remember you.

Anna Elisabeth Dowdy, 41, of Monroe, NC passed away on March 1, 2026 at home. Anna was born on July 30, 1984. She is survived by her stepfather and stepmother, James Donald (Don) and Bobbie Hall, of Monroe; her stepmother, Tina Dowdy, of Monroe; her step-sister Rebekah Hall Miller; her step-brother, James Donald Hall III (Tripp); her half-sister, Tara Williams; her aunt, Donna Capps Ritter of Sharon, SC; her uncle and aunt, Mike and Dana Capps of Harkers Island, NC, her aunts, Vickie Dowdy ...

CHARLOTTE — The incomparable and effervescent Joan Louise “Jodi” Malone, a national advocate for children’s mental health services, passed away Feb. 26, 2026, after a valiant struggle with ALS, the incurable neurological disorder also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was 73. Jodi lit up a room with her quick wit and gregarious personality, yet could also stare down any threat, especially when it involved children or family. A beloved mother, ...

NANCY RIDENHOUR BOON Nancy Viola Ridenhour Boon passed away on the afternoon of February 16 at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of Cornelius Anthony Boon, who preceded her in death in 2017. Theirs was a wonderfully happy marriage of 64 years.  Nancy, born on March 29, 1928, was the fifth of six children, and first daughter, of the late Monroe Hobson Ridenhour, Sr. and Grace Isley Ridenhour, of Cooleemee, North Carolina.  She excelled in school, completing the ...

                                                                          Robert Wayne “Tootie” Banks                                                        ...

Gladys Romina Correa Blanco nació el 22 de enero de 1989 en Paysandú, Uruguay y falleció el 15 de febrero de 2026, después de una valiente lucha contra el cáncer. Hija querida de Domingo Correa y Ana Blanco, fue la menor de seis hermanos: Elvira, Rosmari, Levigston, Mariela y Paola. A pesar de ser la más pequeña, siempre les inculcó la importancia de hacer las cosas bien y supo recibir con humildad los consejos, aplicándolos en ...

No lloren por mí, que yo estoy libre; Me fui de la mano con Dios cuando escuche su llamado; Di la espalda a todo y deje todo atrás. Si mi partida les ha dejado un vacío a ustedes; entonces llénenla con alegrías y recuerdos. Mi vida ha estado completamente llena; he disfrutado mucho de la vida; buenos amigos, buenos tiempos y la amistades compartidas, sonrisas, y besos; Si; esas cosas, yo también extrañare. A lo mejor mi tiempo parece haber ...

El Señor lo llamó, lo preparó y lo sostuvo para pastorear con paciencia, firmeza doctrinal y un corazón conforme al de Cristo. Fue un siervo que predicó la Palabra a tiempo y fuera de tiempo, que lloró con los que lloraban, se gozó con los que se gozaban y nunca dejó de señalar el camino estrecho que conduce a la vida eterna. Su voz resonó en el púlpito como trompeta clara, anunciando arrepentimiento, gracia y verdad.

 Casey Paul Teague, 32, passed away at home on Monday, January 12th, 2026. He was born on May 17th, 1993 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He grew up in Charlotte and attended Independence High School. Casey a member of the Masonic Lodge . He loved riding his motorcycle, skate boarding, disc golf and boxing.   Casey was a hard worker who spent his life taking care of everyone around him. He adored his baby girl Luna, age one. He is survived by his daughter Luna Noelle Teague ...

Pearlie Mayers, 90, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Atrium Hospice of Cabarrus County. Born in Robeson County on July 14, 1935, Pearlie was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Minnie (Moore) Mayers. Ms. Mayers moved to Charlotte in 1958 and worked in sales for the Lions Club. Despite being visually impaired, she lived a full and purposeful life, never allowing her circumstances to define her. She was a devoted member of Eastway Church of God and had a deep love for ...