McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill

Walter Malo passed away June 11, 2021. In 1967 he began his career in the fire service in Connecticut and later Florida. He served as Florida's first state Safety Program Manager. He was a photographer, an avid cruiser, a cancer survivor and a longtime usher at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs. His favorite job was being granddaughter Calliope's PoPoP. A funeral mass will take place Monday, June 28th at 11:00am at St. Luke Catholic Church in Mint Hill, NC. Fond memories may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation "Everyone Goes Home" Initiative.

Mallie Nadine Linthicum Morgan, age 70, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born March 19, 1951 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Edward and Mallie (Bell) Linthicum. Nadine attended North Stanly High School and received her GED from Stanly County Community College. She married Jerry Allen Morgan on September 10, 1977. Nadine's last job was an office manager at Beltone. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Jerry, children; Tammy (Michael) Hayman of Badin, NC, Tony Mason, Jr. of Monroe, NC and Katie Morgan of Charlotte, NC; step-children, Ricky and Robert Morgan of Asheboro, NC and Stephen Morgan of...

Mallie Nadine Linthicum Morgan, age 70, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born March 19, 1951 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Edward and Mallie (Bell) Linthicum. Nadine attended North Stanly High School and received her GED from Stanly County Community College. She married Jerry Allen Morgan on September 10, 1977. Nadine's last job was an office manager at Beltone. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Jerry, children; Tammy (Michael) Hayman of Badin, NC, Tony Mason, Jr. of Monroe, NC and Katie Morgan of Charlotte, NC; step-children, Ricky and Robert Morgan of Asheboro, NC and Stephen Morgan of...

Albert Lee Nester Jr., of Stanley, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Southminster Hospice House in Charlotte. Albert was a beloved husband, father, soldier and Vietnam Veteran. He was a lifelong member of 82nd Airborne Association. His father, Albert Lee Nester, Sr., mother, Virginia G. Nester, brother, James Nester and sister, Sandy Pring all preceded him in death. Albert is survived by his wife, Betty Sloan Nester, his daughter, Lisa Lee Nester Carr, son-in-law, Lonnie Ray Carr; grandson, Christopher Shane Radloff II and wife, Gabby Radloff and great granddaughter, Gigi Radloff; as well as step-daughter, Bobbie W. Short and sister, Janet...

James "Jim" Edward Whatley, Jr. of Matthews, North Carolina passed away peacefully March 21, 2021 at the age of 82. Mr. Whatley was born in Edgefield, South Carolina on November 22, 1938. He was the son of the late James Edward Whatley, Sr. and Elizabeth Crim Whatley and brother to the late Betty Whatley Satcher Jones. Mr. Whatley graduated from Johnston High School, Johnston, SC where he played varsity football and basketball. He was voted "Most Dependable" by his senior classmates. He attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia and served his fraternity (Pi Kappa Phi) as Chaplain, Historian, and President. Prior to graduation, Mr. Whatley transferred to the American University...

Wayne Marlin Wright, of Mint Hill, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. He is survived by his wife, Margie; son, Anthony and his wife, Amanda, ; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, in Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Salem, VA. Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

ROCKY MOUNT - Peggy Ann Gilmore, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Born in Ridgewood, NJ on December 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Marx. Peggy lived in Rocky Mount for over 50 years and was a homemaker, substitute teacher and realtor. Due to declining health, she lived with her son in Mint Hill, NC for the last seven months. She had a quick wit and loved being outside, a song with a good beat, playing bridge, and being with her family. Peggy is survived by her brother, Bill Marx (Judy) of Virginia Beach; sons, John H Gilmore, Jr (Kelly) of Chapel Hill and Bill Gilmore (Terry) of Mint Hill; daughter, Jenny Thompson (Bryan) of Rocky Mount. She...

Harold "Hal" Lee Fiest, age 97, passed away on December 29, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 26, 1923, in Leavittsburg OH, the eldest of eight, to the late William and Jessie Hites Fiest. He was married September 2, 1944 to Mary Louise Lanahan Fiest who passed away Jan 3, 1985 and later married Claudia Thomas Byrd Fiest on February 28, 1987. Harold graduated from Farmington Schools in 1942. He worked for Morgan Lumber in Champion, OH for over thirty years then retired from the Champion School District in Warren, OH in 1985. Hal loved music, to work with anything wood and enjoyed planting flowers in his garden. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister,...

To love and be loved are essential qualities of a life fulfilled. William "Bill" Patterson loved deeply - especially his brother, business partner and best friend in the world, Rick, and his sister, Kate, whom he admired since their school days (and tortured mercilessly when they were young!) Bill became engaged in November to the woman he called "the love of his life", Holly. Bill and Holly believed only God could have brought them together during a pandemic. Tragically, it was also responsible for separating them before their life together had truly begun. So many have been blessed by Bill's affections, deep love and commitment to them. Bill had a disarming sense of humor, delivered with...

Daniel D. Pavelecky "Danny", age 68, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020, at his home in Mint Hill, NC. During the previous days, he laughed and made memories during an Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve with his family and got to watch his grandsons open gifts on Christmas morning. He was born on February 29, 1952, in Cleveland Heights, OH, to the late Harry and Mary Pavelecky. For over 40 years, Danny was proud to work in the construction industry. He belonged to the local 18 Operating Engineers Union. He loved his work so much, that he amassed a collection of diecast construction models. He began gifting pieces from his collection to his grandsons for their...

Deanna Mae Petrie of Charlotte passed away peacefully at home on December 20th at the age of 81. Deanna was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Deanna was born in Watertown, NY on December 5, 1939 to the late William and Harriet Johnson. Deanna was a graduate of Clayton Central High School and SUNY Cortland. She formerly lived in Wappingers Falls, NY before moving to NC in 2001. Deanna is survived by her husband, David Petrie; her three children: Susan D'Errico and husband, John, of Concord; Laura Petrie of Matthews, Julie McGarry and husband, Neil, of Raleigh. Her four grandchildren also survive her: Anthony (28); Jordyn (25); Riley (15); and Camryn (13). In lieu of...

Clarice Jean Simmons Burgess, 83, of Holly Springs, NC, passed away on December 2, 2020. Jean, as she was known, was born in Cordova, NC on December 5, 1936, the second of six children, to Taft and Cladie Simmons. She graduated from Rockingham High School in 1955. On July 20, 1957, she married Calvin D. Burgess, and they were together for 43 years until his death in 2001. Her working career spanned over 30 years as an administrative assistant for WHVN Radio, and for Phillippi & Kwon Family Dentistry. Jean's interests included cross-stitch, music, piano, and devoted service to the church. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and passionately studied the Bible throughout her...

James Robert Purdy, 86, of Garden City, passed away in Mint Hill, North Carolina on November 22, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 2:30pm in the chapel of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill 7428 Matthews Mint Hill Rd. Mint Hill, NC 28227. Graveside services will be held in Michigan at a later date. Please visit James' online memorial to read full obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com

Linda Knight Russell, age 79, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Linda was born December 25, 1940 in Charlotte. She was predeceased by her husband, Worth Slade Russell, Jr. Linda enjoyed cooking for her family, was a huge "Panthers" fan, as well as a Mark Martin race fan, and had a genuine love for the Lord. She is survived by her sons; Worth Slade Russell III (Elizabeth) of Charlotte and Clifton D. Russell (Patti Little) of Charlotte. Her sisters; Pamela Butler of Charlotte and Betty Jo Crisp of Lenoir, NC, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Her daughter; Donna Sue Bost, sister; Dot Ray Thacker and brother; Jimmy Knight of Charlotte...

Rodney L. Purser, 81, passed away October 15, 2020. He was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Lon and Odessa Purser. He was the loving and devoted husband of 48 years to Carol Flenniken Purser. He was predeceased by sisters; Marzelle Cooper, Jean McMackin, Doris Sifford, brother; Dennis Purser, nephews; Lanny Sigmon and Gary Purser as well as his in-laws; Robert and Bunah Flenniken. He attended East Mecklenburg High School and went on to receive his J.D. degree from UNC Chapel Hill. He then spent his 50 year career as an attorney specializing in real estate transactions, wills and estates. He enjoyed his work, cherished his staff and had a passion for helping people. His true love was his...

Kenneth Delvert Barbee, 61 went to be with our Heavenly Father October 14, 2020 at Atrium Health's CMC hospital. He was born July 9, 1959 in Fayetteville, NC, the son of Helen Reaves Barbee Blaisdell of Matthews, NC and the late Frank Delvert Barbee of Fayetteville, NC. Kenneth is survived by his mother, Helen and stepfather Arthur Blaisdell, Sister, Kimberly (Bobby), Brother, Kevin Barbee (Marilyn), and Brother, Keith Barbee (Amanda). A service in remembrance will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Down Syndrome Association. Website for donations: https://ncdsa.networkforgood.com/ Online condolences may be left...

Kenneth Delvert Barbee, 61, went to be with our Heavenly Father October 14, 2020 at Atrium Health's CMC hospital. He was born July 9, 1959 in Fayetteville, NC, the son of Helen Reaves Barbee Blaisdell of Matthews, NC and the late Frank Delvert Barbee of Fayetteville, NC. Kenneth is survived by his mother, Helen and stepfather Arthur Blaisdell, Sister; Kimberly (Bobby), Brother; Kevin Barbee (Marilyn), and Brother; Keith Barbee (Amanda). A service of remembrance will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Down Syndrome Association. Website for donations: https://ncdsa.networkforgood.com/ Online condolences may be left...

Debra ("Deb") LaVerne Williamson Slade, a legendary educator, amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was born on February 3, 1952 in Burlington, North Carolina. Debra was the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee "Twinkle" and Mary "Florine" Williamson. Her maternal grandparents were Robert E. Lee Williamson and Gilmer Lee Williamson. Debra was raised in the Morgantown community in Burlington, NC and educated at Alamance Burlington City Schools. She attended JF Gunn Elementary School and graduated from Jordan Sellers High School in 1970. She was inducted into the Alpha Mu Honor Society and graduated in three and half years. In 1971, Debra pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA)...

Brenda Starnes Ferrell, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Monday, October 12, 2020 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the funeral home, followed by the burial at Sunset Memory Gardens. Please visit www.mcewenminthillchapel.com to view the full obituary and leave online condolences for the family.