McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill

COL Ralph Frank Wetzl, USAF (retired), most recently from Mint Hill, NC, passed from this world into the next on August 23, 2024, surrounded by love. Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of almost 55 years, Susan Wetzl; children Christine Wetzl, Lisa Ellsworth (Brian), Julie Andrews (David), and Michael Wetzl (Laura); grandchildren Cooper Andrews, Will Andrews, Grace Ellsworth, JD Ellsworth, Nate Ellsworth, and Lily Shipley; sister-in-law retired LTC Carol Hense; brother-in-law Robert Hense; nephew Jake Chasse; and nieces Michelle Woodhull and Susannah Deaton. Ralph was a first-generation American, born on August 8, 1935 in New York City, NY to Ulrich and Liesel Wetzl. Growing up as an...

Marie LaBarge Miller, born September 18, 1963, in St. Louis, MO, passed away suddenly on February 27, 2024, at her home in Mint Hill, NC. Marie was a beloved wife and mother, and she is survived by her husband, Robin Miller and son, Devin Miller. She is predeceased by her father, Pierre L. LaBarge, Jr. and mother, Mary Ann Berndsen. Marie had five siblings, Pierre III (Lynnette) LaBarge, Craig (Andie) LaBarge, Mark (Mary Jo) LaBarge, Denise LaBarge, and Jon LaBarge and cousins, aunt, and friend to many. Marie was loved by so many with her beautiful smile and kind heart, and will be greatly missed. Marie had numerous passions, among them she was a very talented artist making jewelry and...

John D. Friend, Sr., of Concord, NC, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was 88 years old. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:30 am Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Hickory Grove Baptist Church Harris Campus Worship Center, 7200 E. WT Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28215, with a funeral service following at 11:30 am. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Mint Hill, NC. The service will be livestream at https://livestream.com/accounts/10705266/funeral. To view a more complete obituary and to share fond memories and expressions of sympathy to the Friend family, please visit www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

Vernon Earl Woosley, 80, of Richmond, Virginia passed away on September 13, 2022. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 19, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Leftwich Woosley and Glennie Williams Woosley Conkling; stepfather, Edwin E. Conkling and sister-in-law, Kim Woosley. He is survived by his former wife of 40 years, Pat Snead Woosley; brothers, Robert Woosley (Karen) and Mark Woosley of Richmond; daughter Blair Woosley Harris (Craig), of Charlotte, North Carolina; and granddaughters, JaneConway Harris and Katherine Harris. A memorial service will be held at Bon Air Baptist Church on Saturday, October 1st at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests...

Michael Lee Isner, 75 of Waxhaw, NC, died Tuesday 1/18/2022 at Novant Matthews from complications arising from Covid-19. Funeral services will be held Saturday 6-8pm on 1/22/2022 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in Parkersburg, WV. Mike was raised in the Ohio Valley area, son of Gordon & Dorothy Isner. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Retired from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County as Director of Park & Rec. Mike enjoyed traveling, golfing, games, and family. Mike was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Isner. Family who will mourn him include his wife, Judy Rodgers Isner and their granddaughter, Emma Rodgers; son, Michael Lee Isner II and his wife, Elisa; daughter,...

Nancy Price Sifford, age 74, passed away January 6, 2022 at her home in Matthews, NC after a valiant battle with lung cancer. She was loved and survived by her family, Janice Price of Matthews; Susan and Ron Long of Charlotte; Russell Price of Charlotte; nephew, Russ Price, and niece, Amanda Frederick (David) and children of Gastonia. Dear Charleston, SC friends, Marie and Bill Welch and Dennis and Travis Connolly also mourn her passing. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Ernest J. Sifford, Jr. in 2017, and her parents, Bruce and Margaret Price of Indian Trail, NC. Nancy graduated from Sun Valley High School, Monroe NC and Presbyterian School of Nursing, Charlotte, NC. Nancy and...

Robert Lee (Bob) Shaw, Sr., passed away unexpectedly November 28 at age 87. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Joan, and is survived by sons Michael (Jackie) and Mitchell (Ann). More details on Bob's life and memorial service can be found at the McEwen Mint Hill website, www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.

George Virgil Smith, Sr., 75, of Midland passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021 while in hospice care. Born in Monroe, NC, he grew up in Monroe and Charlotte. He moved to Midland in 1988 with his wife Dianna and family. George was best known for his love of baseball, a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan. He was on the sidelines cheering for Stefanie, GeoAnna and George Jr. in their adult softball league at every chance. He also loved taking his car, the Black Panther, a Chevelle he purchased in 1966 to cruise-ins. He fully restored the car in recent years. George enjoyed golf, pool and watching football. George was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Everette and Catherine Elva Smith as...

Marie Laycock, 98 years old, passed away on October 8th, 2021. Marie was born on Block Island, Rhode Island on April 14, 1923. Her family later moved to Warwick, RI, where she graduated from Nelson W. Aldrich High School in 1941. During WWII she worked at the Quonset Point Naval Base in Davisville, RI. After the war she met and married Roy Laycock. They and their infant son later moved to Charlotte, NC where she worked and retired from General Motors Corp. After her husband of 52 years passed away, she spent her remaining years in Dacula, GA with her son and his family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Laycock, her father, Edgar J Dorion, mother, Carrie May and her older...

Marie Laycock, 98 years old, passed away on October 8th, 2021. Marie was born on Block Island, Rhode Island on April 14, 1923. Her family later moved to Warwick, RI, where she graduated from Nelson W. Aldrich High School in 1941. During WWII she worked at the Quonset Point Naval Base in Davisville, RI. After the war she met and married Roy Laycock. They and their infant son later moved to Charlotte, NC where she worked and retired from General Motors Corp. After her husband of 52 years passed away, she spent her remaining years in Dacula, GA with her son and his family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Laycock, her father, Edgar J Dorion, mother, Carrie May and her older...

Michael Harold Sechler passed away on September 12th, 2021. Visitation will be held Friday, September 17th, 2021 at 10:00am at Blair Road United Methodist Church, 9135 Blair Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227. A celebration of life service will follow at 11:00am. Michael will buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in China Grove, NC. Please see full obituary at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com

Brenda Cowan Huffstetler (79), of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed peacefully through the gates of heaven on Monday, August 23rd at her home with her beloved husband, Charles by her side. She now joins her son, Kevin Huffstetler who predeceased her in 1981. Brenda is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 62 years, Charles Huffstetler; her daughter, Kim Stringer (husband, Robby); her son, Jon Huffstetler (wife, Kim); and her sister, Rhonda Simpson. Also left behind to cherish her memory are her beloved grandchildren: Katie and Tanner Stringer; Ethan, Emma, and Allison Huffstetler. Brenda was born on December 13, 1941 in Charlotte, NC to the late Ty and Thelma Cowan. In...

David Elmer Hoffman, 92 of Charlotte, NC, passed away Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 at Preston House Assisted Living Facility. Services to celebrate his life were held at Hickory Grove Baptist Church - Harris Campus on Thursday, August 26th, 2021. David was laid to rest at Sharon Memorial Park next to his beloved wife, Bonnie. To read full obit please visit www.mcewenminthillchapel.com

Dwanda Weatherford Love was born on April 14, 1930 in Neshoba County Mississippi to Henry and Maudie Weatherford. She was married to Edwin L. Love on January 29, 1954. She graduated from Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education. She taught Vocational Home Economics for six years. She also graduated from The Penn State University Food Service program where she was also employed as an Assistant Food Service Manager. She retired from the University of Arkansas as a Food Service Manager after 27 years of service. She was an integral part of initiating special meals involving many different themes. One theme of special interest to other campuses nationwide...

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...