Irene G. Mercurio, 84, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, with family by her side. She was born on December 18, 1936 in Cassville, West Virginia to the late Stephen and Mary Pataki. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Michael S. Mercurio, brothers Steve, Julius and Anthony Pataki, and sisters Margaret Pataki and Virginia Kiseda. She is survived by her son Michael C. Mercurio, and his wife Mary, grandchildren Steven Stirp and Stephanie Austin, her husband Brandon, and great grandchildren Sean Stirp and Aiden and Ava Austin. She also survived by sisters Mary C. and Elizabeth Pataki. Prior to moving to Charlotte in 2004, Irene lived in the greater...

Elaine Haskell Knowland, 93, of Charlotte, NC, passed away October 1, 2020. Elaine H. Knowland, a native of Dexter, Maine, was the daughter of Dr. Harvey LeRoy and Mrs. Madelyn Daggett Haskell. Elaine attended Dexter, Maine schools and was a graduate of the University of Maine, {BSHE) and Merrill Palmer Institute, Detroit, MI. A full-time homemaker, Elaine was a dedicated wife and mother. _She treasured her children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an amazing cook and baker. She was an active volunteer at the Able Center, Central Piedmont Community College {CPCC), NC teaching adult reading and she gardened every year until she and her devoted husband,...

Raymond J. Chance, 70 of Charlotte, passed away Monday, Sept 21st. Visitation will be Saturday, Sept 26th from 10:30-11:30AM at New Hope Baptist Church, 7841 Idlewild Rd, Charlotte with service will follow at 11:30 AM. Burial will take place at Sunset Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to carolinafuneral.com

Nancy "Lou" Crites (Jones), 77, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2020, succumbing to a long illness. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be addressed to carolinafuneral.com

Mrs Leona D Sobota, 80, went to rejoin her husband in their heavenly home Wednesday September 2, 2020 peacefully at Peak Respources, Gastonia. A service will be held at CFCC Saturday September 12 at 10am. Full obituary condolences available at www.carolinafuneral.com

Kathleen Casimo, 92 of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 at the Pearl Assisted Living Center-Ft. Mill. A graveside service will take place on Friday, Aug.28th at 10AM at Sunset Memory Gardens, Lawyers Rd. Online Condolences may be addressed to carolinafuneral.com. Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center is entrusted with the arrangements.

Richard Dennis Gagnon, 84 of Indian Trail, passed away August 12, 2020. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at 10AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Idlewild Rd, Charlotte. On line obituary and condolences may be addressed at carolinafuneral.com.

Milton Wilfred Fox was born to Phillip Fox and Christine Peterson Fox in Parkville, MN He is survived by his wife, Karen Dobbs, daughter Leslie Fox Erdman of Ringgold, GA, son David Ryan Fox of Houston, TX, five grandchildren and five great grandsons. A gathering will take place at a later date at Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Emeritus Elder. Full obituary and condolences may be seen at www.carolinafuneral.com

Steve, 63, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2020. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in May 2018 and faced this challenge with humor, courage and trust in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born in Charlotte, April 20, 1957, to Ralph and Betty Lamb. A great lover of sports, especially golf, DUKE basketball and NASCAR racing. He graduated from East Mecklenburg High School. He was employed with Mike and Brad Woodie at Woodie's Auto Service for 34 yrs. He was well liked by all who knew him, especially his sense of humor that can never be forgotten. He entered his black 2006 Mustang GT in car shows and loved the Mustang Car Show at Myrtle Beach every year. I see him now charging...

Nickie Koucouliotes Pippos, a native of Lefkas, Greece, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the White Oak Manor in Charlotte. Born in Greece on January 1,1928 she was the beloved daughter of the late Vasileos Koucouliotes, and Ioanna (Katopodis) Koucouliotes. Ms. Pippos was employed at Anderson's restaurant and Athens restaurant for many years where she truly loved to work. Ms.Pippos was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. TheTrisagion and funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Friday, August 7th at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 600 East Boulevard. Interment will follow immediately at Evergreen Cementery, Central Avenue, Charlotte N.C. Contributions to Nickie's...

Mary Ann LeGrand, 96, a native Charlottean, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Sunrise Assisted Living Center on Providence. A graveside service will take place on Monday, Aug. 3rd at 11:30 AM at Sunset Memory Garden, Lawyers Rd, Mint Hill. Mrs. LeGrand was preceded in death by her husband William, son William T. LeGrand, grandsons Rodney Stegall and Patrick LeGrand She is survived by her daughters Katherine Stegall, Karen Wyatt, long time friend Ed Wood. Also surviving are her 3 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren Condolences and a complete obituary may be found at carolinafuneral.com. Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center is...

Elane passed away Sunday, July 21 in Charlotte, NC. She was 91 years old. Elane was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years and her sister Gretchen Fabacher Rouzan. She is survived by her children Chris and his wife Julie of New Orleans, Brenda and her husband Eddie Hensley of Houston, Mark and his wife Donna of Atlanta, Eric and his wife Margaret of Charlotte, Greg in Hawaii, Sandra and her husband Roy Bowers of Augusta, and Peter and his wife Cathy of Batavia, IL. Also siblings, Janice Fabacher, Carole Offord, Frederick Fabacher, and Marion Eigenbrod. Also, fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Full obituary and condolences at www.carolinafuneral.com

Monday, June 15, 2020, Hazel Lail Taylor, a resident of Harrisburg NC and member of Grace Crossing Baptist church, surrounded by family and loved ones earned her wings and joined her husband Thomas William Taylor in heaven. Hazel was born on August 4th, 1940, the eldest child of Lucius Scott Lail and Grace Plemmons Lail of Nebo NC. Hazel did well in school and graduated in the top of her class from Marion High School. She was also one of the first recipients of the NC Teaching Fellows scholarship. She earned her bachelor's of science degree in education from Appalachian State university in 1962 and 3 years later acquired a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. She taught in...