Heritage Funeral Home - Weddington

Your life was a blessing - the memories we will treasure forever. Our darling daughter, wife, and sister, Leslianne Marie Goda, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2024. She was born on August `16, 1984 in New Brighton, PA. Charlotte became her home at 6 years old. Those who knew Leslianne would describe her as sweet and compassionate. She had a zest for life, cherished her family and friends, and had a deep love and appreciation for animals. It was her nature to take in any stray and give it a loving and caring home. Her beautiful smile and loving soul brought joy and laughter to friends and strangers alike. Leslianne was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy and Sam Cardosi,...

Roy Durham Lambert, 94, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on September 3rd after being diagnosed with Lung cancer. He was born in Forsyth County on October 13, 1929 to the late Lelia Durham Lambert and Lloyd J. Lambert, Sr. Roy was preceded in death by the precious love of his life, Blanche Reddick Lambert for 73 years. He served in the US Navy as a Medic at Bethesda Naval hospital in Bethesda, MD. He was employed Western Electric/ AT&T in Winston-Salem for 37 years. He also taught evening Tool & Die classes at Forsyth Tech in Winston Salem for 5 years in the 1960s. Roy was an active member of the Methodist Church his entire adult...

Jane Copeland Williams, devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home outside Charlotte on June 29, 2024. Jane was born January 17, 1941 in Rockingham, NC, the second daughter of the late Nelle and John Copeland. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Johnelle Webster of North Myrtle Beach, SC. Jane is survived by her husband of 62 years, Leaton M. "Ted" Williams III, two daughters, Mary Riffee (Jeffrey) and Tamara Brooks (Michael), and four grandchildren, Christian Riffee, Hope Riffee, Charles Michael "Trip" Brooks III, and Jackson Brooks. Jane has two brothers, Bill Copeland (Ginny) and Bob Copeland...

Angela Charlotte Zande, 75, Charlotte, NC passed away on May 24th, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1949 in Asheville, NC and was always known as a loving sister and aunt. Angie worked as a secretary for most of her career after graduating from Kings College in Charlotte, NC. She enjoyed life and was very frugal with her earnings, always saving for retirement. She would laugh that in her retirement she actually had more disposable income than when she worked. Angie was an avid Carolina Panthers fan and had a room in her home dedicated to the Panthers. Angie is preceded in death by her father Albert Zande, her mother Juanita Zande, and her sister-in-law Lynne Zande (Tony). She is...

Mrs. Julita Shallal, formerly of Savannah, GA, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 12:50 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28277. Burial will be held in Detroit, Michigan, where Julita will be laid to rest alongside her beloved late husband John A. Shallal, M.D. For a full obituary and an online guestbook, please visit www.heritagecares.com

Mrs. Velma Joyce Tackett, 95, of Salisbury passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was born September 9, 1928 in Henry County, Kentucky, daughter of the late Maurice and Katherine Clagett and sister of Leslie Jo Deal. A beautiful, loving wife and homemaker, mother, grandmother (Mamaw), great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, she loved Jesus, family, birds, flowers, and chocolate. She was a long time member of Maranatha Bible Church. She was the perfect blend of sweet and strong: sweet as demonstrated by her care for people less fortunate, whether it was sending money to needy Christians abroad or visiting the "old folks" in the nursing home when she was in her 70's; strong as...

Mrs. Ruth Miller Fleenor, 88, of Stallings, NC, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. For a full obituary and online guestbook, please visit www.heritagecares.com.

Blanche Reddick Lambert, 91, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on September 16 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Guilford County on January 8, 1932. Blanche met her husband on a blind date and recently celebrated 73 years of marriage to Roy Durham Lambert on July 22, 2023. She was employed at Goody's Mfg and Northside Bowling Lanes in Winston-Salem but her favorite role was being a wife and mother of her two children. Blanche was an active member of the Methodist Church her entire adult life, most recently New Hope Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. She loved being with her many friends and was an active bowler, golfer and...

Gary graduated in 1962 from James Wood High School where he played football for the Colonels. After high school, he attended Shenandoah University in Winchester. Gary worked most of his adult life as a salesman in the flexible packaging industry for St. Regis Paper Company and Paramount Packaging in the Southeast USA. His many interests included art, nature, animals, classic cars, antiques, and history, and he was able to trace his genealogy on both sides of his family back to the 1600's. He enjoyed training English Pointers and loved many dogs, cats, and horses throughout his life. Gary was the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 99 and Advisor to Explorer Post 99 at Weddington Methodist for...

Phillip M. Getzen, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Ret.), passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2023. Born in Columbia, SC on February 28, 1948, he graduated from Lower Richand High School and attended Clemson University before transferring to the University of South Carolina where he graduated with a bachelor's degree. He thereafter earned a master's degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Dayton, Ohio. Colonel Getzen's career in the military began in the US Navy where he served on the submarines, USS Lafayette and USS Sandlance, as a nuclear reactor operator. Following graduation from USC, his distinguished military career continued in the US Air Force in computer...

Faye Grayson Smith passed away on September 5, 2023 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Grayson and Lois Bennett Grayson. She was born in Adairville KY and graduated from Adairville High School in 1962. She then attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green KY. It was there that she met the love of her life, William Nicholas "Nick" Smith Jr and they married on February 2 1964 and had 2 children. Nick's job with Holiday Inn moved them several times until they settled in Newport News VA in 1972 where they called home for the next 33 years. She took great pride in raising her children and being a wonderful wife. Once her children were grown and Nick retired...

Phyllis Lee Martineau, nee Duncan, 88, passed away August 26, 2023 in Matthews, NC. She was born February 28, 1935 in Chicago, daughter of the late Verna Smith and step daughter of the late Herbert Smith.Phyllis grew up in Chicago. She worked for the Fred R. Jones Agency, and was the first woman to sell time on the radio in Chicago. It was there that she met her beloved husband of 61 years, the late Geoffrey Looman Martineau. They lived in the Chicago area and Atherton, CA. Phyllis was Human Resources Manager for I. Magnin and Bonwit Teller. They retired to Matthews 20 years ago and were members of Sardis Presbyterian Church. A loving mother and grandmother, Phyllis enjoyed spending time...

Frank (Francis) Pitts, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 after an extended illness. Frank was born on September 20, 1936 in Greenville, SC. After graduating Clemson University, Frank worked in various roles at Milliken, Pfizer, and General Tire before owning a number of businesses spanning textiles, asset planning, and flipping houses. He loved his BBQ, enjoyed working in the yard, golfing, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Mary Anne and his son, David. He is survived by his partner of 10 years Lilo Voelkers; sons Jeff and wife Melissa, Randy and partner Hector; daughter-in-law Nancy; and his grandchildren...

On July 11, 2023 Barbara Jean Jones, pre-deceased by her parents Sula Mae Passmore and J. R. Jones, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 after having several devastating strokes over the past year. Her family is so very grateful for the time they were able to share with her while she so bravely fought to regain her strength and function. Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Toni and Steve Scharpnick, daughter and son-in-law Dana and Donnie James, her grandson and his wife Brendan and Lydia Skaggs, grandsons Joshua Paxton and Noah Kaplan, granddaughters Hannah Kaplan and Ellie Scharpnick, three great-grandchildren Brendan Skaggs, Jonathan Skaggs, and Lula-Grace Skaggs, Aunt...

On July 11, 2023 Barbara Jean Jones, pre-deceased by her parents Sula Mae Passmore and J. R. Jones, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 after having several devastating strokes over the past year. Her family is so very grateful for the time they were able to share with her while she so bravely fought to regain her strength and function. Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Toni and Steve Scharpnick, daughter and son-in-law Dana and Donnie James, her grandson and his wife Brendan and Lydia Skaggs, grandsons Joshua Paxton and Noah Kaplan, granddaughters Hannah Kaplan and Ellie Scharpnick, three great-grandchildren Brendan Skaggs, Jonathan Skaggs, and Lula-Grace Skaggs, Aunt...

Barbara (Brown) Lyons, 91, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 15, 2023. Barbara was born in Elyria, Ohio on March 30, 1932 to the late Fred and Lucille Brown. She was the youngest of three children. Barbara was a 1954 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She married James A. Lyons on June 13, 1953. Barbara was a teacher for several years, as well as, a Sunday school teacher and church choir member. She was also a homemaker who enjoyed baking, traveling, and spending time with family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara will be deeply missed by family and...

Barbara (Brown) Lyons, 91, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 15, 2023. Barbara was born in Elyria, Ohio on March 30, 1932 to the late Fred and Lucille Brown. She was the youngest of three children. Barbara was a 1954 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She married James A. Lyons on June 13, 1953. Barbara was a teacher for several years, as well as, a Sunday school teacher and church choir member. She was also a homemaker who enjoyed baking, traveling, and spending time with family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara will be deeply missed by family and friends....

Barbara (Brown) Lyons, 91, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on May 15, 2023. Barbara was born in Elyria, Ohio on March 30, 1932 to the late Fred and Lucille Brown. She was the youngest of three children. Barbara was a 1954 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She married James A. Lyons on June 13, 1953. Barbara was a teacher for several years, as well as, a Sunday school teacher and church choir member. She was also a homemaker who enjoyed baking, traveling, and spending time with family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara will be deeply missed by family and friends....

Mauro Thomas Messina, aged 54, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on May 1, 2023, following an 18-month long battle with Glioblastoma. He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 9, 1969, to Mary Ellen Thomas and the late Louis Joseph Messina. Mauro leaves behind his bride, Shelli Stoker; children Patrick Messina and Holland (Matt) Sebring; sisters Anna Messina and Marian (Pete) Bivona; brother, Vincent (Toni) Messina; mother, Mary Ellen Thomas; grandchildren Hunter and Luke; nieces and nephews Trey, Sophia, Cohen, and Maggie; and "bonus" sons Bennett and Adam. Aptly called Grumps and Uncle Blobfish, Mauro was a contrarian, but he was also kind and tender-hearted - especially when it...