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Frederick Dennis Littenberg, born on July 2, 1941, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on December 11, 2024, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC. He was 83 years old. Frederick is survived by his sister Eileen Stewart, sisters and brother-in-law, Susan, David (Betsy), beloved wife, Celia Johnson, his two daughters, Joy Aldridge (Ed) and Jaye Roth, six cherished grandchildren?Shelby (Andy), Austin (Michaela), Jacob, Casey, Shane, and Connor?and four great-grandchildren. Also Celia's 3 sons Michael (Larry), Donald (Sarah) and Jonathan (Lisa); 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grand daughter. Fred is preceded in death by his previous wife Carol, parents Eleanor and Sanford Littenberg,...

William Lee "Bill" Ramseur Jr., M.D., passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, after a long illness. Born in 1944 to Dr. William Lee Ramseur, Sr., and Christine Rhyne Ramseur, Bill was raised in Kings Mountain, NC. He graduated from NC State in 1967 and was a proud member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Bill studied medicine at Bowman Gray (Wake Forest School of Medicine), graduating in 1971. He completed an internship at Baltimore City Hospital and was called into the Navy and assigned to the Naval Academy Hospital in Annapolis. His medical residency was completed at Case Western Reserve (OH) before he returned to Bowman Gray for an oncology fellowship. In 1978, Bill began his...

It is with great sadness that the family of Betty York Bundy Webb, 86 announces her passing after fighting a long battle of dementia on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Betty was born in High Point, NC on November 1, 1937 to Blanche York and Robert Mayne Bundy, Sr. She graduated from High Point High School with honors in 1956. She then graduated from St. Mary's Junior College in Raleigh, NC in 1958 before attending Katharine Gibbs School in New York City where she earned a Merit Certificate. Betty worked for several years in New York City before returning to North Carolina where she was employed in the Trust Department at Wachovia Bank, where she met and married James (Jim) Haska Webb, Jr....

Dr. Walter G. ("Jerry") Saunders passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024 at the age of 83 at the home of his children, Stacy and Mike Sweeney in North Carolina where he was surrounded by the love and care of his family. A Wyoming native and longtime Sheridanite, Dr. Saunders was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years and high school sweetheart, Jeri Belle (Wilmot), his parents, brother and in-laws. Dr. Saunders is survived by his daughters and their husbands: Brenda & Kent, Wendy & Adam and Stacy & Mike; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his sister, Sue Martin (Doug) and his brother-in-law Bill Mangus. He is also survived by his second wife,...

James Howard Loadman, lived a joyous, spirited life, and departed this world with the love and well wishes of family and friends on August 11, 2024, at the age of 74. Jim was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Betty and Howard Loadman, the second eldest of five children. He spent his youth serving as an altar boy in the Catholic Church, practicing gymnastics, playing the French horn, golfing, and earning his Eagle Scout designation. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University and his master's degree from Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management, Phoenix, AZ. His career included management positions in San Francisco, Houston,...

Sarah Borders Armstrong Lloyd, known to family and friends as Sally, died peacefully in Charlotte, NC after dealing bravely with multiple health problems for several years. The daughter of William Burwell Armstrong, Sr and Josephine Legare Armstrong, she was born in Gastonia, NC, and raised in a loving family which included older sister, Candace and younger brother, Bill. Life for her family changed when her father died in 1958. When her mother became employed by Provident Life Insurance Company her maternal grandmother came to live with them. Her paternal grandmother and several great aunts provided much love and support. After graduating from Frank L. Ashley High School, she attended...

Sarah Armstrong Lloyd, known to family and friends as Sally, died peacefully on August 10, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, August 24, at First ARP Church, Lancaster, SC. Details will be published in next week's Lancaster News and at Robertson Funeral and Cremation Service at THRobertson.com.

On August 1, 2024 Douglas Eugene Hutto, 75, of Gastonia, North Carolina rejoined his heavenly family. Doug was born in Andalusia, Alabama on August 26, 1948 to James Perry Hutto and Mary Estelle Powell Hutto. As a master designer and educator for Sebastian Professional, Doug touched the lives of many. He was an independent soul, working for himself at Doug Hutto Hair Design and he also contributed his 50+ years of experience as a master stylist to Body Balance Day Spa. His artistry wasn't limited to hair: he played piano beautifully and his sketches were as full of life as he was. Doug, known affectionately as "Saba" to his family, was a loyal patron of St. Peters Episcopal church,...

Mary Ella Skinner, 67, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday July 11, 2024, at 11:07 p.m. Mary was born January 4, 1957, in Elyria Ohio. Mary loved God. She joined Bethany Baptist church of Elyria and accepted Christ at early age. She was an active member. Mary graduated from Elyria High School in 1976. Mary retired from U.S. Steel in 2000. She joined Church of the North Coast of Lorain and served as a missionary director in Haiti for 5 years. Mary resided in Charlotte, North Carolina since 2009 where she was a volunteer for her Home Church. She was a prayer warrior. Mary enjoyed learning, books and music. She was a captivating...

Daniel J. Vicini, 78 of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 9, 2024. Dan was born on September 21, 1945 in Ottawa, IL to Betty (Schwarzbach) and Walter Vicini. He was raised in Ottawa and graduated from Marquette High School and Illinois State University. Through the years he and his family lived in Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts and North Carolina. He worked as an executive in forklift sales at Caterpillar, H.O. Penn and Barloworld. Dan was an avid golfer, traveler, card player and sports fan. Dan is survived by his loving wife Kathi (Knutson) of 56 years, his daughter Jennifer Levesque (Randy), his son David Vicini (Kelly Queener), grandchildren Meghan and James Levesque, siblings Susan...

Courtney Langdon, 46, passed away after fighting metastatic breast cancer for more than four years. She demonstrated great bravery during her battle and never complained. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her mother, father, close friend, and beloved dog Rock. Courtney is survived by her parents, Karen and Rick Langdon, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Chad. The service to honor Courtney's life will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Place, Charlotte. The family will receive friends following the service. For a more detailed obituary, please visit...

Cynthia Hawkins Darragh Oatman, 85, passed away on January 25, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. She is survived by three beloved daughters, Sarah Eyssen (Alex) of Charlotte, NC, Amy Wright (Chris) of Arlington, TX, and Katie Cordio (Matt) of Ft. Worth, TX and four precious grandchildren Ashley, Emma Kate, Andie, and Luke. She is also survived by a dear sister, Deborah Bercot (David) and eight nephews and nieces. Born in Chicago on May 6, 1938, Cynthia attended Mount Holyoke College and Wayne State University. She also lived in Venezuela for ten years as a missionary. Cynthia enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, Loaves and Fishes, and the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. She...

Cynthia Hawkins Darragh Oatman, 85, passed away on January 25, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. She is survived by three beloved daughters, Sarah Eyssen (Alex) of Charlotte, NC, Amy Wright (Chris) of Arlington, TX, and Katie Cordio (Matt) of Ft. Worth, TX and four precious grandchildren Ashley, Emma Kate, Andie, and Luke. She is also survived by a dear sister, Deborah Bercot (David) and eight nephews and nieces. Born in Chicago on May 6, 1938, Cynthia attended Mount Holyoke College and Wayne State University. She also lived in Venezuela for ten years as a missionary. Cynthia enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, Loaves and Fishes, and the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. She...

Thomas Marshall Holland, 104, died January 5, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. He was born December 27, 1919, in Mount Holly, NC, to the late Willis F. Holland and Nell Rankin Holland, descendants of pioneer settlers of Gaston County. He graduated from Mt. Holly High School in 1937. In 1942, he earned a B.S. degree from the University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy and also received his North Carolina pharmacy license. He served in the US Navy in World War II from July 4, 1942, until September, 1945, as a pharmacist first mate. On D-Day, he was the medical officer on a destroyer escort ship in the English Channel. Mr. Holland grew up in the drug store business working with his grandfather,...

Creighton Wrenn Jr. of Charlotte NC, died at home of natural causes on November 8, 2023. He was 76. Born April 18, 1947 in Mooresville, NC, 'Chips' was the son of Dr. Creighton Wrenn, a Mooresville surgeon, and Charlotte Hutson Martin of Charlotte. Home was a rustic revival house on the outskirts of Mooresville, which was continuously full of friends and family. Summers and weekends were spent at cottages on Mt Island Lake and Long Beach. Creighton Jr. graduated from Myers Park High School, UNC Chapel Hill, and MUSC in Charleston with an MS in Anatomy. Drafted during the Vietnam War, he served in the US Navy for 4 yrs in Orlando, Florida. He continued his studies in Grenoble, France, and...

A. Joseph Pringle, age 88, formerly of Indian Land, SC, and Charlotte, NC, died on October 21, 2023, at Wellmore in Tega Cay, SC. He was born February 19, 1935, in Greensboro, NC. He is predeceased by his wife of 36 years, Patricia Norris Pringle, and his parents, Dr. Alonzo J. Pringle II and Maurine Tuttle Pringle. He is survived by his sons, Alan and Greg Pringle, daughter-in-law Sharon Pringle, and grandchildren Caroline and Andrew Pringle. Joe graduated from Curry High School in Greensboro, NC, where he played football and basketball, and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He worked for 36 years at First-Citizens Bank, where he retired as a senior vice president. He...

The Reverend Philip Gendron Porcher, Jr. died September 7, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. Philip was born on March 12, 1932 at Stratton Place, Mount Pleasant, SC to Philip Gendron Porcher and Wilhelmina Weldon Porcher. He graduated from Moultrie High School, Clemson University, and Virginia Theological Seminary. Upon his graduation from Seminary, Philip served multiple parishes in SC and VA. He eventually went on to serve in a leadership staff position for the Episcopal Diocese of Southern VA for 22 years until his retirement. Philip is survived by his wife of 60 years, Georgia Ann Jenkins Porcher, his daughter Lisa Rubin, his son Philip Gendron Porcher, IX, his daughter Kelly Porcher, eight...

Shirley Cope Nail, 89, formerly of Winston-Salem, entered eternal life August 24 after dying peacefully at her home. Complete obituary, including Sept. 8 celebration of life details, at www.throbertson.com.

Pamela Joyce Grant Phillips, 73-year-old resident of Harrisburg, NC passed away peacefully at 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill, NC following an illness of six months. A native of Charlotte, NC, she was born December 12, 1949 at the old Mercy Hospital on 5th Street. The youngest of six children, her parents were the late Reuben Pressley "Preston" Grant and Willie Mae "Billie" Wood Loftis Grant. She grew up in west Charlotte and was educated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, graduating from West Mecklenburg Senior High School with the Class of 1968 where she enjoyed being a performing member of the Drama Club. In her...

Mrs. Bernice "Bee" Boswell Hubbard of The Cypress, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023. She was the wife of the late Samuel Grady Hubbard, Jr. Bee was born on December 11, 1924 in Hartsville, SC. Bee is survived by: Daughter: Donna Hubbard Nicholson (Nick, III) and Grandchildren: James (Nick) Nicholson, IV, Charlotte, NC and Ashley Nicholson, Raleigh, NC. For a more detailed obituary, please visit www.throbertson.com.

Edward Eugene Kelly died on March 13, 2023 at his home at The Cypress of Charlotte. He was born September 24, 1945 in Charlotte, the son of David Grey Kelly and Margaret Rebecca Oliver Kelly. Mr. Kelly was an honor graduate at South Mecklenburg High School in 1964. He graduated from Pfeiffer College Magna Cum Laude in 1968, majoring in history and minoring in German. Later he earned the Master of Arts Degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1971, majoring in Modern European History and specializing in the French Revolution. After leaving Chapel Hill, Mr. Kelly taught history for forty years, thirty-seven at Charlotte Country Day School. He was The Richard V. Bray...