HERITAGE FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES - BALLANTYNE

Robert Lough McFarland, 85, of Vonore, TN died on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. Bob was born on May 6, 1936 and was the son of Robert Milton McFarland and Martha Virginia Lough McFarland of Chester, WV. He graduated from Oberlin College in 1957 and earned a Master's Degree and Ph. D. from Kent State University in 1973. He went on to teach and coach in the Health and Physical Education Department at Frostburg State University in Maryland until his retirement in 1998. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Ann Shade McFarland; his children, Robert Charles McFarland of Rome, GA, Carol Ann McFarland Brown of Parkton, MD, and Janet Lee McFarland Kamenick of Charlotte, NC;...

Terry Seay Bailey, 78, passed away on August 19, 2020. Terry, affectionately known as "Whitey" because of his blonde hair, was born December 18, 1941 in Spartanburg County in South Carolina to the late John Henry Bailey and Reva Joyce Belcher Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a co-owner of Bailey Grading Company. He lived life to the fullest and never met a stranger. Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Gary H. Bailey, Ann Harrelson and Donna Anderson (Larry); long-term companion, Dorothy F. McDonald; and a niece and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care-Charlotte Region or The Humane Society of Charlotte. A celebration of his life will be held...

Mrs. April Anderson Goble, 53, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Atrium Health- Pineville Medical Center. A gathering of friends and family will take place from 5-8 PM today at the Goble Residence in Waxhaw, NC. A memorial service will be held from 5-8 PM Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Sealy residence in Hawkinsville, GA. For more information including location and directions, please contact Heritage Funeral Home- Ballantyne Chapel at (704)714-1540. April was born April 13, 1967 in Hawkinsville, Georgia to the late Piney and Mae Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Piney Anderson, Jr. She will be remembered for her deep love of the...

Rich, 79, passed away on August 10, 2020. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11am on Thursday, September 10th at St. Matthew Catholic Church with inurnment to follow at the church columbarium. Due to COVID restrictions, seating will be limited. Please visit www.heritagecares.com for a full obituary and online condolences.

Mrs. Kinney, 97, passed away on Aug. 10, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late William Lee Kinney Jr. for 68 years. Daughter of the late Mildred Wise Williamson and Francis Brodnax Williamson of Mason, TN, she is preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Keeton, three brothers, Francis, Lewis and John Williamson, a daughter, Marion Kinney Blankenship, and a grandson, Maurice VanHecke. Imogene graduated from Southwestern College (now Rhodes) in Memphis, TN (mathematics, 1944) and served as President of Kappa Delta Sorority. After graduation, she moved to Washington DC and made maps for the war effort. She met Bill there and they married in 1947 at her home place, Point-No-Point. They lived...

On Aug. 9, 2020, Carol Ann Burch was called to accept well-deserved wings, and rejoin her heavenly family. She was 63 years young. Carol's life passion was caring for others. Her kindness touched the lives of countless patients and families over a 40+ year intensive care unit nursing career. "Mama Burch" was always eager to help whether singing and playing guitar in the church choir, organizing for her bowling league, coaching softball, serving as a marching band mom, writing for the community newsletter, leading the "twisties" on motorcycle club rides, or training and mentoring hundreds of nurses. Her greatest joy was her large family, and all her children are proud to call her mom....

Mr. Stanford, 66 died on Aug. 8, 2020. Grier was born on June 15, 1954, in Charlotte, son of Joe and Margaret Stanford. He graduated from South Mecklenburg High School and in 1977 joined the Charlotte Fire Department. Grier is survived by his wife, Gemetta, of Charlotte and one son, Brandon Grier Stanford, a firefighter with the Wilmington Fire Department. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon Presbyterian Church-Cemetery Fund, 5201 Sharon Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28210. Online condolences and a full obituary may be found at www.heritagecares.com

Mr. Wickline was born on July 29, 1925 in West Virginia, son of the late William Ernest and Laura Isabel (Canterbury) Wickline. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine (Kranitzky) Wickline, brothers Edwin and Bob Wickline and sisters, Evelyn Aldridge and Virginia Sneed. He went home to meet his Lord, peacefully, on July 17, 2020 at the age of 94. Ernest entered the United States Navy in 1942 where he served briefly before receiving an honorable discharge. He worked at Moss Trucking and Rigging as the Shop Foreman until his retirement in 1992. He learned his love of farming while growing up in WV and maintained a large vegetable garden, sharing his bounty with family,...

Mrs Smith, age 89, formerly of Charlotte, passed away on May 11, 2020. Her graveside service will be held on Sat., May 16th at Flint Hill Baptist Church in Fort Mill, SC. A celebration of her long and fruitful life will be held later this summer in commemoration of her 90th birthday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative of Charlotte or Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. A full obituary and online condolences may be left at www.heritagecares.com

Jennifer, 46, died May 9th. The family will receive friends today from 3-5pm at Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington Chapel. Her Mass at St. Matthew will be by invitation only due to health restrictions. A full obituary can be found at www.heritagecares.com

Dottie Anne, 68, died on April 18, 2020. Mrs. Purnell was born on December 29, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Dorothy Leigh formerly of Clifton Heights, PA. She graduated from the East Stroudsburg University of PA with a degree in Philosophy in 1973. She married Thomas Purnell in 1995. The Purnell's moved to Roanoke, VA and eventually to Charlotte where Dottie worked in computer sales with several large corporations, traveling and training customers on technology products. Dottie was active in the Golden Retriever Rescue organization and operated a small dog day care facility in her home after retiring in 2012. Mrs. Purnell is survived by her brothers, Joseph Leigh, Jr (Phyllis)...