McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel

Lisa Marie Taraboi, age 62 of Charlotte, NC was called home to heaven after a horrific battle with cancer, which she fought courageously to the very end. Lisa was fiercely independent, always a confidante and giver of sage advice, and loved to make people laugh. She adored the outdoors and was an avid skier, biker, and hiker. She never turned down an opportunity to travel and experience new adventures. When she wasn't on the go, she worked on her beautiful flower garden (which was the best in the 'hood), socialized with her wonderful friends, and dog-sat as often as possible after her sweet Lola passed. Her successful career spanned from sales, construction management, and facilities...

Jimmy L. Barnett, USAF MSgt. Retired, 79, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Rome, N.Y., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 20th, 2025. He was born in Nicholson, GA on March 13th, 1946 to Ouida and Otis Barnett. He was a 1964 graduate of Commerce, GA high school. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and served for over 21 years. His duty stations included Texas, Minnesota, California, Arizona, Vietnam, New York, and South Dakota. The last six years of his service were spent as an Air Force recruiter in Rome, N.Y. Jimmy retired as a Master Sgt. in 1984, and received numerous medals during his active duty. After retiring from the Air Force, he...

Mathew A. Pugliese (86) passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Charlotte, NC. There will be a Mass intention at the 12:15 Daily Mass on May 27th 2025 at Saint Philip Church, Father Conlon Place, Norwalk, CT. Condolences may be left for the family at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com.

Wanda, 88, passed away on Thursday January 23, 2025, in the company of family and loving care of Hospice. Born August 6, 1936, in Albany NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert Gridley and Alice Dingman Gridley. Wanda's biggest joy in life was her family and love of dogs. To meet Wanda was to become one of her own. She welcomed everyone into the family and loved everyone unconditionally. Wanda is predeceased by a brother Albert (Gary) Gridley and a sister Sharon Gridley Humphrey. And the love of her life, Raymond S Shufelt Sr. She is survived by six children, Darrell Hazen, Rick (Veronica) Hazen, Guy (Pamela) Hazen, Christopher (Debby) Hazen, Kenneth (Lori) Hazen, Betsy Cochrane, and...

Pauline E. Suttles Porter, 87, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed into the hands of her Lord peacefully on October 23, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met. Born in Marion, North Carolina, in 1937, Pauline dedicated her life to her faith and her family. She was known for her love of the Lord, history, Biblical study, genealogy, writing and her boys. Pauline is survived by her sons, John D. Porter III (wife Ann) and Christopher R. Porter (wife Kerry), as well as her cherished grandsons, John Ross, David Maxwell and Joshua Walter. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, John D. Porter Jr., and her...

Jay, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home in Charlotte, NC. His funeral service will be held at Providence Presbyterian Church, 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte, NC at 1 o'clock Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Internment will be in Akron, Ohio. A complete obituary can be found at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com

Barbara Joy Shields passed away peacefully at age 90 on September 15, 2024, at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born May 24th, 1934, in Elizabeth NJ, to Josephine and Richard Kaul, Barb was a proud Jersey girl all her life. She grew up in Cranford, New Jersey and graduated from Cranford High School before completing her degree at Manhattanville College in White Plains, New York in 1956. After an exciting early career at the J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency in New York City she met her neighbor Thomas Shields in the apartment elevator and soon after the two began their 35-year marriage at St. Michael's Church in Cranford on June 4th, 1960. They settled in nearby Westfield...

Nancy E.Fortenbery (70) passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1pm at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church located at 1117 South Boulevard in Charlotte. For a full obituary and to leave condolences for the family, please visit www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com.

Daryl Blayne Howard (85) of Charlotte, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024. Born in Mooresville, NC to Roy B Howard and Zola (Pat) Helms Howard on September 15, 1938, Daryl graduated from Mooresville High School. Upon graduating, he proudly served his country in the US Navy for four years. Daryl was a member of the first graduating class of Charlotte College (now UNCC) in 1967, Daryl was employed by Dunbar Stanley where he met his future bride, Mattie Buchanan. He was a member of the original founders of Picture Company of America International. He traveled extensively overseas and created many relationships that still exist today. Daryl loved the Lord Jesus...

William "Billy" Rossiter Short, 53, of Charleston, SC died peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Pinehurst, NC. A visitation will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:45 at McEwen Funeral home, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte North Carolina, with a service to follow in their Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212. Online condolences may be shared at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.

Joan Japa Vujovich January 20, 1929 - April 10, 2024 Charlotte, North Carolina - Joan Vujovich, age 95, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2024. Joan was born January 20, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to George and Borka Japa, from the former Yugoslavia. She was the oldest of 3 children, brother John of South Bend and Darlene Heithaus of Chesterfield, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen (Steve), daughter Patricia (Patty) as well as her parents. Joan graduated from Riley High School, So. Bend, Ind. Her love of music played a major role from high school glee club, studying Opera in Chicago and singing in choir at Saints Peter and Paul Serbian...

Joe Furr April 25, 1937 - April 6, 2024 Blackstock, South Carolina - Oh my Beautiful Daddy, eyes of so blue. I am the girl I am today, all because of you! Calloused hands and strong arms, holding me tight, showing me love, all through the night. Letting me cry and wiping my tears, and reminding me there was nothing to fear. My first love, my forever love, the love of my life...... Oh, my Beautiful Daddy.....I will love you forever.......for the rest of my life! My beautiful precious Daddy, Joe Albert Furr, ran to Glory and into the arms of Jesus and Mama and Cindy and the baby Saturday morning April 6th, 2024 - at home - on the farm he loved so dearly - he was 86 years young. Born...

Gary, 75, went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 22, 2024 at his home in Charlotte. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, April 5th in the chapel of the McEwen Funeral Service - Pineville, 10500 Park Road. The family will receive friends following the service. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Floral Gardens in High Point, date and time to be determined. Online condolences may be shared at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.

Gary, 75, went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 22, 2024 at his home in Charlotte. His beloved wife was beside him. Their devoted hospice nurse and social worker were present also. Gary suffered with diabetes and chronic kidney disease for many years. Born September 17, 1948 in High Point, Gary was the son of the late Charles Melvin Hauser and Jewel Newton Hauser. Gary is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lisa Lindsey Hauser; three daughters, Kimberly Caudle (Dave) of Marshville, NC; Christy Hauser (Cam) of Rock Hill, SC; Amanda Rettger (Jon) of York, SC; and eight grandchildren; as well as his brother, Jeff Hauser (Darlene) of Pleasant Garden, NC. He loved his family very much,...

Joseph Driscoll, age 54, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Joe was born in Syracuse, NY to Eileen Kilpatrick and Stephen Driscoll. He was the youngest of six siblings. Joe graduated from West Genesee High School and SUNY Oswego before making Charlotte his new home over 20 years ago. Joe found much joy as a History teacher at Crestdale Middle School where he was much loved. Joe is survived by his beloved daughter Sophia Marie, his stepchildren Estefania (George) and Juan Diego (Jessa), his father and step-mother Stephen and Michaeline Driscoll, four sisters, Anne Driscoll, Mary Driscoll, Joan (David) Charash, Colleen (Andrew) Leo, his brother Paul (Juanita) Driscoll, six...

Joseph Driscoll, age 54, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Joe was born in Syracuse, NY to Eileen Kilpatrick and Stephen Driscoll. He was the youngest of six siblings. Joe graduated from West Genesee High School and SUNY Oswego before making Charlotte his new home over 20 years ago. Joe found much joy as a History teacher at Crestdale Middle School where he was much loved. Joe is survived by his beloved daughter Sophia Marie, his stepchildren Estefania (George) and Juan Diego (Jessa), his father and step-mother Stephen and Michaeline Driscoll, four sisters, Anne Driscoll, Mary Driscoll, Joan (David) Charash, Colleen (Andrew) Leo, his brother Paul (Juanita) Driscoll, six nieces...

Dr. Melvin Davis Childers, Jr. died on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was 91 years old. Mel or M.D. as many called him, was born in Appomattox, Virginia on April 20,1932. He attended public school in Roanoke, Virginia. He graduated from Hampden Sydney College with a B.S. in chemistry in 1954. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1958. In 1959, he spent the summer at the Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. He then served his internship at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He served his residency in Ophthalmology in New Orleans at Louisiana State University at Charity Hospital in 1962. In 1965, he completed the Certified American...

Wayne Andrew Brunnick passed away on February 5th, 2024. He was survived by his wife Debbie, his brother Pete and wife Vicki, his sister Lisa and husband Kevin and his beloved nephews and niece as well as great nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Jacqueline, and his sister Carolyn. He graduated from NC State University with a BS in Civil Engineering and qualified for the Professional Engineer designation in the State of North Carolina. He loved his wife, his family and his work. In his spare time, he enjoyed observing birds and animals in the wild and playing with his pets. He also enjoyed studying and learning about art history and sculpture. He was a...

Moira McEwen McMillan, 90, died peacefully at her residence on January 5, 2024. Until her passing, she had been nearly constantly attended to by her loving daughter Barbara Lynn and her husband, and by the caring staff at Briar Creek Health Center Barclay at SouthPark, in Charlotte, NC. Born March 10, 1933 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, she grew up and met her loving husband Jimmy on a blind date at an ice-skating rink. As their love blossomed, they eventually relocated to Toronto, Ontario, CA, in 1953 and were soon married. Moira was an excellent swimmer and even gave lessons for many years. She also worked as a hairdresser in those days in downtown Toronto, and after many great years in...

Mary C Frenza (Cusano), 97, born August 12,1926 in Syracuse, NY went to her husband's arms on December 28, 2023, in Charlotte, NC. Mary retired from Travelers Ins. She enjoyed bowling in different leagues with her husband Mike and was a big sports fan. Mary was predeceased by her husband Angelo Michael in 2020 and her son Matthew in 2023. She was predeceased by her 9 siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Marcia (Stan) Cielock, Memphis, NY, Michele (Julio) Iglesias, Charlotte, NC, Adeline (David) Woods, Marietta NY. Grandchildren Melissa, Mary, Emily, Jesse, Matthew, Matty Mike, Danielle, Michael and 5 great-grandchildren with one on the way. She is also survived by her...

Lewis "Lew" David Fink, 75, of Lenoir, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2023. His funeral service was held Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Hebrew Cemetery in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lew was born March 20, 1948 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, the son of Monroe Fink and Ruth Freedman Fink. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Elementary Education and began his career as a teacher in Tappahannock, Virginia. Lew moved from Virginia to Charleston, South Carolina in the late 70's to pursue a career in insurance with Herbert Steinert. After Herbert Steinert retired, Lew worked with Robert Baxter at R.E. Baxter and Associates in financial...