Heritage Funeral Home - Weddington

6th generation Charlotte native, Eugene was born in Charlotte on May 4, 1931, the youngest of six children. Along with all of his siblings, he was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Van Buren Todd and his mother Stella Alexander Todd. Eugene went to Clemson College on a football scholarship after being elected to the NC All State Football Team and to the Shrine Bowl team. He graduated in 1954, majoring in Science Education and completing Army ROTC. He met his future wife Anne Hall, who was a biology teacher, by substituting at a high school. They were married for a full 67 years. After Eugene taught high school science and coached multiple teams, he became a principal for elementary...

Merle Ficker was born on September 23, 1938 and passed on March 8, 2022. We are saddened by the loss, but happy as we celebrate her life and all she offered. She received both her Bachelor's and Master's from the University of Florida. She worked as an English Professor and Dean but found her love as a children's librarian. She fostered a love of reading for thousands of children as she found books special for each child. She traveled where her husband's jobs led her and made adventures in NY, FL, VA, and AL before retiring to NC to be near her children and grandchildren. She was a true example of one who put others first and a fighter for the underdog. She loved her family...

Halton Gross, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Services will be held at 2PM on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Providence Road Church of Christ, Charlotte, NC. For a full obituary please visit www.heritagecares.com.

Theodora (Terry) Lanham, age 83, of Hilton Head Island, SC (formerly of Mendham, NJ) passed away on February 25, 2022. Terry was born in Garden City, NY on April 12, 1938, where she attended Garden City High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Penn State University. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Robert (Bob) Lanham. After getting married, Terry and her family lived in Belgium and Australia before settling down in Mendham, NJ to raise 4 children and many pets. Once her children were grown, she and Bob retired to Hilton Head where she enjoyed the beach, bike riding around the island, substitute teaching, working at The Litter Box, chocolate chip cookie...

Theodora (Terry) Lanham, age 83, of Hilton Head Island, SC (formerly of Mendham, NJ) passed away on February 25, 2022. Terry was born in Garden City, NY on August 12, 1938, where she attended Garden City High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Penn State University. She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Robert (Bob) Lanham. After getting married, Terry and her family lived in Belgium and Australia before settling down in Mendham, NJ to raise 4 children and many pets. Once her children were grown, she and Bob retired to Hilton Head where she enjoyed the beach, bike riding around the island, substitute teaching, working at The Litter Box, chocolate chip cookie...

Peggy Ann Garris Carter, 84 of Charlotte, NC passed away Monday January 10th 2022 at The Pearl Memory Care in Fort Mill SC. She was born May 22, 1937 in Yadkin County NC to Ray Von and Rosa Belle Durham Garris, Sr. Upon graduation from Roaring River High School, she began working for Hanes Mill. She met and married Billy Frank Carter and was later blessed with two sons Tim and Todd. After a family move first to Winston Salem and then to Charlotte North Carolina, she began a lengthy career with Goodmark Foods where she retired after 33 years. She was a longtime member of Lake Wylie Baptist Church and spent many years enjoying the Red Fez Shrine Club on Lake Wylie with numerous friends and...

Rita Evelyn (Lang) Ladd, 78 -- daughter of Frieda R. and Walter J. Lang of Louisville, KY; wife of Joseph Kissin Ladd; mother of Julie (Eric Morgan), Michael (Mindy) and Susan Ladd-Snively (Shane Snively); and proud grandmother of five grandchildren: Abigail Ladd and Elyssa, Camryn, Samuel and Sophia Snively -- passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Rita spent much of her life caring for others: her mother in her later years; her patients, in her work as a physical therapist; her children, through adulthood; and her husband, through a long illness. Rita was a smart, strong, independent woman who worked hard, loved to laugh, and was never afraid to speak her mind. Her legacy lives on in...

Rita Evelyn (Lang) Ladd, 78 -- daughter of Frieda R. and Walter J. Lang of Louisville, KY; wife of Joseph Kissin Ladd; mother of Julie (Eric Morgan), Michael (Mindy) and Susan Ladd-Snively (Shane Snively); and proud grandmother of five grandchildren: Abigail Ladd and Elyssa, Camryn, Samuel and Sophia Snively -- passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Rita spent much of her life caring for others: her mother in her later years; her patients, in her work as a physical therapist; her children, through adulthood; and her husband, through a long illness. Rita was a smart, strong, independent woman who worked hard, loved to laugh, and was never afraid to speak her mind. Her legacy lives on in...

Andrew Michael Elliott, 64, of Charlotte, NC (and formerly of Fayetteville, NY) passed away peacefully on December 2, with his beloved wife Dianne and children at his side at his home, after a 21-month battle with Glioblastoma. Andy graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse in 1975 and from Columbia University in New York City in 1979. He played varsity football at CBA and Columbia and majored in Economics at Columbia. He remained close friends with many of his CBA and Columbia teammates for the rest of his life. He graduated from the Syracuse University School of Management in 1985 and joined Price Waterhouse & Co in Syracuse following his graduation. He was admitted to...

Mary Ann (Grossi) Citino 85 of Waxhaw, NC the wife of Frank Citino passed peacefully on Friday November 26, 2021 surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born in Hartford on September 8, 1936, to Angelina (Teti) Grossi and Guiseppe Grossi. Mary Ann attended Bulkeley High School. Mary Ann and her husband Frank shared 67 memorable years together. Mary Ann lived most of her life in Hartford until she and Frank moved to South Windsor in 2004 and most recently to Waxhaw, NC with her son Joseph and daughter-in-law Laurie. Mary Ann was very well known in the greater Hartford area as she and Frank were the proprietors of M & F Market, Danielle's Restaurant and then Francesco's restaurant...

Kim M. Smith, 63, of Charlotte, NC passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Kim was born June 28, 1958 in Alhambra, CA to Duane and Janet (Jewell) Cross. She married Dan Smith on September 3, 1983 in Fountain Hills, AZ. Kim was a loving mother, sister, aunt, devoted wife, amazing caregiver and loyal friend. She is survived by her daughter Stephanie Smith of Charlotte, NC, father Duane Cross of Pontiac, MI, sisters Sheri Cross of New York, Bev Cross of Pontiac, MI, Berdie Cross of Fort Myers, FL, nieces Olivia, Harmony, Elizabeth, Amanda, Nicole, Jocelyn, Leslie; nephews Matt and Chris; mother-in-law Edith Smith, sisters-in-law Sherry (Meda) Smith, Susan (Rob) McMahan, brother-in-law David...

Mr. Gary "Parks" Griffith, 62, of Weddington, NC, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277. For a full obituary and an online guestbook, please visit www.heritagecares.com.

Benjamin Poole was a little boy with a sweet voice, kind heart and precious demeanor. He died on Tuesday after a long battle with medulloblastoma. He was 3 years old. He had a soft, sweet nature and an angelic voice but he fought like a warrior. His parents, his grandparents and his Uncle Clark were with him when he passed and his mother and father say he looked at peace. He was an adorable little boy who lived his life for the precious moments that make each day special. He didn't seem to know he was sick. Whether singing "High Hopes" during his chemotherapy, swimming in his red shirt with daddy between treatments or coloring with mommy, he radiated joy every day. He was a fan of...

Michael Francis Walsh, age 78, passed to eternal life at Sardis Oaks on September 20, 2021. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 21, 1942, son of Sigrid Elizabeth Walsh and John Martin Walsh. Mike attended Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine (now Temple University) in Philadelphia, PA. He practiced at Carolina Podiatry Clinic in Charlotte for 30 years, taking good care of his many patients. Mike made Eagle Scout at any early age, held a private pilot's license, served on the Board of Directors at Carmel Country Club, and was a former Real Estate Broker. He leaves...

Mr. Ira Henderson "Sonny" Clark, Jr, 77 of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away September 13, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. Sonny was born May 20, 1944 in Houston, Mississippi to the late Ira Henderson ( Pete) Clark Sr. and Sarah Farr Clark. He was a 1962 graduate of Milton High School , Atlanta Georgia and attended Georgia Tech for one year. Sonny spent six years with the Army Reserves. He is a member of Central Church and attended Trinity Church of the Nazarene from 1977- 1993. Sonny was married for 16 years to his first wife LaMae who is predeceased and was married to his current wife Thelma Clark for 32 wonderful years, from 1989 to present. Sonny has worked for 30 years as a computer...

Noel James Ryan, 77 of Scarborough, Maine passed away September 4, 2021 in Matthews, North Carolina. He was born March 2, 1944 in Dublin, Ireland to the late John and Ita Ryan. He served in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967. Mr. Ryan retired as Superintendent of Public Works in Amherst, Massachusetts and held the same position in Athol, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Jeanne Ryan and his daughter, Colleen Shaw. Survivors include his son; Timothy Ryan (Vicki) of Weddington, North Carolina, son-in-law; Todd Shaw of Brunswick, Maine, grandchildren; Connor, Michaela, and Brendan Shaw, brother; Kenneth Ryan (Ann) of Donegal, Ireland. Services will be delayed...

David W. McQuoid, 84, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, SC. Alzheimer's took him the morning of Aug. 18, 2021. Dave was born on September 13, 1936 in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin. His parents were Frank and Miriam (Holden) McQuoid. He has an older brother, William McQuoid. His sister Jeannette (McQuoid) Smith passed away May 23, 2021. Dave was a Family Physician for 42 years. He started his practice in Littlefork, MN. Then he served in Africa as a medical missionary from 1969 - 1970. The rest of his doctoring was at the Golden Valley Clinic in Golden Valley, MN. He graduated from Wheaton College with a B.S. in 1957. He went to Medical School at...

David W. McQuoid, 84, of Fort Mill, SC, passed away peacefully at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, SC. Alzheimer's took him the morning of Aug. 18, 2021. Dave was born on September 13, 1936 in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin. His parents were Frank and Miriam (Holden) McQuoid. He has an older brother, William McQuoid. His sister Jeannette (McQuoid) Smith passed away on May 23, 2021. Dave was a Family Physician for 42 years. He started his practice in Littlefork, MN. Then he served in Africa as a medical missionary from 1969 - 1970. The rest of his doctoring was at the Golden Valley Clinic in Golden Valley, MN. He graduated from Wheaton College with a B.S. in 1957. He went to Medical School...

Warner Wilson Behley, 91, passed away unexpectedly in his apartment at the Windsor Run Senior Living Community, Matthews, NC on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the only child of Rudolph and Katherine Behley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 58 years, Shirley Clouser Behley. Warner graduated from Trinity College with a bachelor's degree in Economics. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by two years in the Armed Forces. After marrying in October 1956, he lived in Winston-Salem, NC; Chicago, IL; Pittsburgh, PA (where he became a lifelong Steelers fan); and...

Dr. Martin John Kreshon, Sr., "Doc Doc" died June 20, 2021 on Father's Day, at home surrounded by his loving family. Martin was born in Beaver Falls, PA on November 11, 1929, the son of the late James and Elizabeth Kreshon. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Yolanda Mae Jerome (Jerri), his sister, RoseMarie Keeler, and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Martin was born during the depression and remembers the struggles his family and others went through during those times. As a boy, he would sing on the street corner near the bus stop hoping the workers would throw him pennies to help his family. Always a hard worker, he put himself through school, and always felt getting...

Linda "Sister" Stalls, 78 of Waxhaw, North Carolina passed away at 10:28 pm on May 22, 2021. Having suffered a stroke on the evening of May 21, Sister passed surrounded by the love of friends and family. Sister was born on June 9, 1942, in Franklin, Kentucky to George Washington Bryant and Alice Marie Bryant. She married the love of her life, John Stalls, in Murray, Kentucky on April 4, 1963. John "Preacher" Stalls preceded her in death on April 25, 2000. Together, Preacher and Sister pastored, ministered, traveled, wrote songs, and loved God and His people. In 1975, Sister was nominated for a Dove Award for her song, "Steppin' on the Clouds." Family and loved ones preceded in death are,...