McEwen Funeral - Derita

Ray Frank Preslar, age 86, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. A visitation for Ray will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at McEwen Funeral Home Derita Chapel, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenderitachapel.com for the Preslar family.

Wendell Lee Bevill, 70, of Charlotte died Friday, July 16, 2021 at Huntersville Health and Rehabilitation Center. A native of Augusta, GA, Mr. Bevill was born on March 7, 1951. The family would like to thank his fellow chess players for their love and friendship. Mr. Bevill is survived by his mother Johanna Pharr, by his son Paul (Marie) and 4 precious grandchildren. Arrangements are by McEwen Derita Chapel, Charlotte. Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.

Mary Kirkwood Wiley died June 10, 2021. She was born in Pierre, SD December 29, 1936; oldest daughter of John Safford Wiley and Leone Davis Wiley. Mary graduated from Savannah High School in 1955 and the University of Georgia in 1959. She worked as a Commercial Artist in Georgia, Florida and California. Mary loved animals and airplanes and was a member of several aviation museums and an associate member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society. She is survived by her brother John Davis Wiley, sister Coralyn Harn, daughter Valerie Laney and many nieces and nephews. Her youngest sister, Martha Holton, died suddenly in May 2015.

James Douglas Wright, 64, passed away Saturday May 29. 2021. Service information and condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.

Laura Peterson, 85, passed away Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021. Additional service information and condolences may be shared at www.mcewenderitachapel.com

Bradshaw Stanley, 84, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. For complete obituary visit www.mcewenderitachapel.com.

Melinda Isley Blackman, 71, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. Born November 13, 1949 in Guilford Co., NC, she was a daughter of the late C.A. and Mary East Isley. A devoted wife, loving mother and a true child of God, Melinda was a member of Pineville Church of the Nazarene. She dearly loved children and worked at Primrose Daycare and later at Pineville Child Development Center. A den leader for Pack 214, she enriched the lives of all who knew her, and will be missed by all, she leaves a legacy of love. Melinda was predeceased by a son, John Jr. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, John Blackman; 4 sons, Matthew Blackman (wife, Michelle), Derek Blackman (wife, Paula), Jared...

Edward "Ed" H. Davis, Jr., 89, of Charlotte died Thursday, December 10, 2020. For complete obituary please visit www.mcewenderitachapel.com

Robbie Pasour Bishop, 90, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Atrium Health University Hospital. For complete obituary and to leave condolences please visit www.mcewenderitachapel.com

Carrol Dean Pate Sr., 81, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Born April 17, 1939 in Gastonia, NC, he was a son of the late Harry and Goldie Ramsey Pate. A 1957 graduate of West Mecklenburg High School, he retired from BASF Corporation in 1997. Saved in 1959, Carrol was a faithful member of Living Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nancy Pate; his 3 children, Dean Pate (Robin), Tim Pate and Becky Kirby (Reggie); 5 grandchildren, Chris, Hunter, Sierra, Aaron and Elizabeth; 3 great-grandchildren, Tucker, Jackson and Rylee Rose; and 2 sisters, Vivian Logan and Shirley Gatti (Lou). Services are planned for 2:00 PM Saturday Nov. 28, 2020 at Living Faith Baptist...

David John Przywara, 72, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2020, at Novant Hospital, Downtown Main, Charlotte, NC. David was born May 5, 1948 in NJ to the late Mildred and Mitchell Przywara. He moved to Long Island, NY, and then with his family to NC in 1991. He worked in auto parts as manager for Pep Boys, AutoZone and Exxon. His passion was working on all models of cars. David was a loving father of David Mitchell Przywara (wife Jamie, granddaughter Claire), stepson Edward George Solomon, and stepdaughter Victoria Irene Solomon (wife Jenny). Aside from his children, survivors include his sister Carol Mazetis (husband Philip) of Delaware. The family suggests...

Lai Yoong Seabrooks, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020 in the presence of her loving family. Lai was born January 7, 1948 in Butterworth, Malaysia and had been the head grower for Oakdale Greenhouse prior to her retirement. She was a dedicated worker and life-long lover of plants. She was also a warm, caring, and nurturing wife, mother, and grandmother; and smiling face to all that knew her personally. Survivors include her husband of 52+ years, Jerry Seabrooks; 2 daughters, Mary Brouillette (Sam) and Kim Clark (Chris); and 4 grandchildren, Brittany Whitesides (Max), Brandon Rhodes, Megan Chaney and Andrew Wilson. Lai was laid to rest in Charlotte Memorial...

Doris Grubb Crittenden, 89, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Aldersgate CCRC in Charlotte. She was born in Wytheville, Virginia, on September 6, 1931, to Charlie Frank and Hallie Sharpe Grubb. After graduating from Wytheville High School, Doris took the train to Richmond to pursue her dream of becoming a registered nurse. She began her nurse's training at the age of 16 at Grace Hospital School of Nursing. While there, Doris met her future husband, Thomas E. (Ed) Crittenden. They wed in 1950, and over the next seven years, she gave birth to their three children, Becky, David and Stephen. After moving to Charlotte in 1959, her life was filled with activities with her family,...

On Sept. 30th, 2020 Mary Ann Scoggins, 91, left her earthly home to be received into the open arms of Jesus after a short health struggle, passing at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Mary Ann was born on September 15,1929 in Charlotte to the parents of the late Roy Wilson Stephens & Maggie Hoyle Stephens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Wade Stephens, sister Doris Simpson, first husband Billy Hampton Nash and second husband Albert Blaine Scoggins. She lived a full wholesome, caring, and devoted Christian life with over 60 years as a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Charlotte. Mary Ann started her career after graduating high...

On Sept. 30th, 2020 Mary Ann Scoggins, 91, left her earthly home to be received into the open arms of Jesus after a short health struggle, passing at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Mary Ann was born on September 15, 1929 in Charlotte to the parents of the late Roy Wilson Stephens & Maggie Hoyle Stephens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Wade Stephens, sister Doris Simpson, first husband Billy Hampton Nash and second husband Albert Blaine Scoggins. She lived a full wholesome, caring, and devoted Christian life with over 60 years as a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Charlotte. Mary Ann started her career after graduating high...

On Sept. 30th, 2020 Mary Ann Scoggins, 91, left her earthly home to be received into the open arms of Jesus after a short health struggle, passing at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Mary Ann was born on September 15,1929 in Charlotte to the parents of the late Roy Wilson Stephens & Maggie Hoyle Stephens. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Wade Stephens, sister Doris Simpson, first husband Billy Hampton Nash and second husband Albert Blaine Scoggins. She lived a full wholesome, caring, and devoted Christian life with over 60 years as a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Charlotte. Mary Ann started her career after graduating high...

George Warren Rawdon, age 82 of Charlotte, NC was called to be with his Lord on September 16, 2020. Warren was born on March 2, 1938 to the late George Washington and Lillian James Rawdon. He grew up in the Derita area in the edge of Charlotte and still has many friends and relatives in that area. Warren spent his working career of 59 years at Charlotte Aircraft Corporation. Warren joined Charlotte Aircraft after serving in the Air National Guard. He served in a number of capacities before he was appointed Supervisor of Shipping and Receiving. Warren was a member of Idlewild Baptist Church in Charlotte. He was an active member of Masonic Excelsior Lodge #261 for 46 years and also was a...

Jerry Shields, 90 years old, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Novant Hospital of Huntersville, NC. Born June 24, 1930 to the late Oliver and Willie Overcash, she was one of eight children and spent her life in Charlotte, NC. She worked for a time at Belk's and then stayed home to raise her children. She loved spending time with her family especially her great-grandchildren Kenneth, Jaxson and Samson. She loved cooking and having homemade ice cream for every birthday. Survivors include her sister, Carol Ward, son, Glenn Shields (Cindy), grandchildren, Dana Gordon, Christy Caudle (Kacey), John W. Shields, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, John L....

Bonnie F. Beckwith, 92, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Born in Moore Co., NC, Bonnie was a Registered Nurse for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Don Beckwith Sr. Survivors include her children, Don Jr., David Beckwith, Nancy Pearce (Bill) and Sarah Littlejohn (Robby); 6 grandchildren, Robert Littlejohn (Erica), Kevin Littlejohn (Samantha), Daniel Littlejohn, Lauren Pearce, Matthew Pearce and Kelsey Pearce; 3 great-grandchildren, Greyson Littlejohn, William Littlejohn and Henry Littlejohn and a sister, Avis Wilkie (John). No services are planned due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.

Violet "Vi" Coughenour Lindsay, 99, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 11, 2020 in her home at Plantation Estates Retirement Community in Matthews, NC. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 5, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Ross Otto Coughenour and Annie Smith Coughenour. As a teenager Vi began a life-long pen pal relationship with a girl living in Iowa who later became known as the actress Donna Reed. Vi's letters from Donna can now be viewed at the Donna Reed Center and Heritage Museum in Denison, Iowa. Vi served for many years on the Commack School PTA Council and was the first President of the Commack Community Council. She worked as a secretary for the New York...

Elizabeth Wilson Holliday Brown, 94, passed away Tuesday August 11, 2020. Please visit www.mcewenderitachapel.com for additional service information.